Nani’s latest Telugu outing, ‘Paradise’, fails to captivate despite its homage to Telangana heroine Sammakka and a crowded market of feudal dramas. The film drags with a predictable plot, a weak Anirudh Ravichander score, and an overreliance on familiar tropes, leaving audiences feeling déjà vu. Critics argue that the story’s heavy reliance on familiar tropes masks a lack of fresh direction, turni…
The Telugu period action drama The Paradise opened on September 24 to harsh criticism on X, with many calling it Nani’s worst film. Viewers complained about a weak second half, poor editing, and underused characters. Some praised Nani’s performance but overall reception was negative, with many comparing it unfavorably to Yash’s Toxic.
Brad Pitt leads a tense survival thriller in the Alaskan wilderness, teaming up with his battle‑scarred dog Odin after a plane crash. The film explores PTSD in both man and canine, delivering stark, claustrophobic visuals and a stirring score. Critics praise the chemistry between Pitt and the dog, calling it a flawless, moving thriller.
Prime Video premieres ‘The Love Hypothesis’, a rom‑com adaptation of Ali Hazelwood’s novel. Lili Reinhart plays a PhD student who kisses a stern professor, sparking a fake‑dating scheme that turns real. The film blends witty humor with a science‑heavy backdrop, earning a 3.5‑star review.
Aditi Rao Hydari and Siddharth’s segment in Lust Stories 3 shines, rescuing the film from a weak reception. Their on‑screen chemistry, directed by Vishal Bharadwaj, captivates audiences despite the film’s overall lackluster performance. The real‑life couple’s performance earns praise for bringing depth to an otherwise formulaic anthology.
Season six opens with River Lowden’s grief over David’s death as a series of murders targets former Slough House agents. The killings are linked to a covert operation that has erased the victims from MI5 records. The new threat forces Jackson Lamb and his disgraced spies to uncover why the agency’s discarded operatives are suddenly being eliminated.
Paul Greengrass’s new film follows a farmer’s desperate strike that sparks a 1381 peasants’ revolt, starring Andrew Garfield as the grieving Ploughman. The story blends historical tension with modern themes of inequality, featuring Jamie Bell as priest John Ball and Cosmo Jarvis as Wat Tyler. A controversial Robin Hood‑style epilogue, however, pulls the film into a confusing twist that muddles its…
Practical Magic 2, directed by Susanne Bier, follows the Owens family curse as daughter Kylie falls in love with Gideon and seeks to lift the spell. The film stars Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman alongside Joey King, Maisie Williams and Xolo Maridueña, but the magical elements feel sparse compared to the original. Despite its bland tone, the chemistry between Bullock and Kidman keeps audiences en…
The film follows Vinay Rajkumar as a rural migrant who battles the dark side of Bengaluru. Monisha’s debut as a rescued girl sparks a short first half, but the second half drags with disjointed scenes. Critics say the movie’s heavy violence and weak structure dilute its social message.
The anthology opens with Motwane’s bold partner‑swapping tale featuring Radhika Apte and Konkona Sen‑harma, followed by Rao’s drug‑driven caper with Gurfateh Pirzada. Batra’s segment explores marital desire, while Bhardwaj sets a 1987 sex‑education story in a quirky period backdrop. Critics praise the varied styles but note uneven impact across the four parts.
‘Daayra’ follows a DCP who kills suspects in an encounter, sparking public joy, while another officer probes the case. The film contrasts swift vigilante justice with slow institutional review, highlighting societal bias against the poor. It questions whether instant retribution truly serves justice.
The Malayalam action‑crime drama Law And Order, starring Prakash Varma and Abhirami, opened on September 18, 2026. Social‑media chatter on X shows viewers praising the film’s tense narrative and Mammootty’s cameo. Critics say the story of a cop battling a drug cartel resonates, but broader audience reaction remains to be seen.
