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The Greatest of All Time (2024) review – Thalapathy Vijay is superb, but the film fails to deliver on all other fronts
Venkat Prabhu, the director of The Greatest of All Time, spends 183 minutes crafting a highly…
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The Reckless Moment (1949) review – With a tight script, nuanced characters, and incredible performances, Max Ophuls crafts an engrossing and contemplative film
Directed by Max Ophuls in his last feature in the United States, The Reckless Moment is…
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Oddity (2024) review – An eerily unsettling supernatural horror let down by its predictable final act and thin characterization
Following his stunning directorial debut, Caveat, Damien Mc Carthy returns with Oddity, a film that begins…
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Roadgames (1981) review – Stacy Keach is exceptional in this Rear Window-inspired cat-and-mouse thriller
During the filming of Patrick (1978), director Richard Franklin handed writer Everett de Roche the script…
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Trap (2024) review – M. Night Shyamalan’s film shows promise but fails to deliver
Throughout his career, M. Night Shyamalan has established himself as a prolific writer and filmmaker known…
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Kill (2023) review – Nikhil Nagesh Bhat’s nail-biting thrill ride is undoubtedly India’s finest action film to date
Without a doubt, the finest action film to come out of India to date, Kill, directed…
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Kalki 2898 AD (2024) review – Nag Ashwin’s ambitious sci-fi film is flawed yet intriguing
Although flawed, Nag Ashwin’s gutsy epic, Kalki 2898 AD, captivates with its ambitious scope and exciting…
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The 4th Man (1983) review – Paul Verhoeven’s underrated gem contains some of his most striking visuals to date
Among the most celebrated filmmakers of his generation, Paul Verhoeven has made films that cover a…
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Hit Man (2023) review – Glen Powell and Adria Arjona’s chemistry sparkles in Richard Linklater’s crowd-pleaser
Hit Man, Richard Linklater’s latest feature, is a breezy and charming film that easily ranks among…
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