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Before anything, I think this show is definitely a must watch for thrill seekers and those looking for something fresh. Asur's ability to tie together mythology, psychology, digging deeper into criminal psychology and the right and wrongs of a crime are incredible indeed. Full marks for that. Further, the plot is clever and fast paced and at the same time gives due regard to developing the facets of some key characters. However my issue is what appears to be redundancies in the way the story develops ahead (at least in some parts) - and seems out of character. I don't want to talk more on this as that would border on spoilers. In any case its easily worth a watch and thrill seeker/mystery aficionados will certainly enjoy it. Great effort on part of the team behind it. Hope to see more from them. Cheers.

Just finished watching it today in one sitting. The show runs for around 3 hours (minus the credits). The show juggles several key social issues and biases while being able to engage the watcher. Overall easily can recommend a watch. Performances and screenplay is a bit on the shallower side and feels rushed.

This is a really well crafted (relative to average peers), well paced crime thriller with some great acting by Manoj Bajpayee. happy to see standard of hindi TV improve significantly and hope it sustains. the drama of the challenges facing a typical middle class couple and family are also put together well. Would recommend for a cool weekend binge watch. Waiting for next season

Firstly, this isn't fool's gold as a certain review has cheekily called it. It packs a punch and delivers more than one can expect from an average indian action movie. Secondly, the engrossing soundtrack, well paced screenplay and well etched character building lead to a passionate and riveting 2.x hours of cinema. Thirdly, the backdrop of the movie i.e. the kolar gold fields and the Indian gold mafia in the last century make for an intriguing watch. Fourthly, climax was super and can't wait for the next part. :) Fifthly, it's a big screen movie so do watch it.

Criticisms - story and action scenes could have been more credible but then the movie stands tall despite from a viewing experience despite these factors

In a strange way, this movie is a creature in itself - a day after having this seen wonderfully crafted movie, Tumbbad has stayed with me, enveloping me with its desolate and misty charm, and the truths it tried to convey. The movie is fast paced and and doesn't bother with petty details though it doesn't feel rushed and keeps the viewer engaged thoroughly as the story builds up. The movie focuses instead on building the key characters (I wish even more time was spent in defining them in greater detail given how interesting some of them were), The performance by Sohum Shah is brilliant - he is a charismatic and talented actor and I hope we see him in more movies, and I hope we see more movies such as Tumbbad. Do watch it in a theatre - it is important that we spend some money on such movies which would encourage more such movies. Bravo.

Just watched this movie on Amazon prime and am wondering how I didn't hear about it earlier. Good storyline, direction and acting came together to give the viewer a thrilling and stimulating experience. Thoroughly enjoyed it! Some of the reviews say that there were no loopholes or illogical things and this is where I would beg to differ. However, inspite of all this it's an absolutely must watch and continues to keep the standards elevated for Tamil movies on back of good thrillers like Vikram Vedha and Thani Oruvan.

The good: The movie, as the credits indicate, is derived at least partly from the Korean movie "Montage". The story is quite suspenseful and the director does a good job juggling between various interweaving stories and time periods. Performances from the lead actors are solid and little to fault there. The negatives: My main gripe with the movie is that it contains several idle moments which do not seem to serve much purpose to either the development of the plot or characters or the overall experience. Overall verdict: Otherwise, the script is solid and the movie is well worth a watch. It also continues the gradually building list of quality Hindi whodunits with West Bengal (more specifically Kolkata) as the backdrop after Kahaani and Byomkesh Bakshi. I would also recommend Baishe Srabon, an excellent thriller in Bengali language, for whodunit fans

The move closely follows the journey of a young man who could very well be a stereotype of a frustrated Indian man who is trying to carve his own identity even as he battles the sense of failure that is not uncommon in India (especially semi-urban/small cities) given the limited job opportunities as well as the skewed (maybe justifiably so!) importance given to academic performance. Anyway, I cannot recall any Indian movie which deals with the subject of not being attracted to one's spouse and coming to terms with it as this one does. I think most of us who have grown up in small North Indian cities could relate to at least some aspects of the comical dialogue or situations that arise as the movie progresses. Though the film didn't seem evenly paced at times, overall I think the underlying message, script, acting and soundtrack (kudos to Andrea Guerra for the background score) make for an entertaining watch

Saw this movie today and I cannot remember when was the last time a movie made me laugh so much. The movie is a dark comedy with a brilliant script which meanders through the various realms of life that make of a typical Indian. The joblessness of youth, the dreams of a bright future, the authoritarian dad, the protective sentimental mom, the prodigal son, the loyal friends, the bullying rule-keepers, the ingenious cousins, the mythical sensual flame, fate's impeccable sense of humour, the Indian polity...it has all these stereotypes brilliantly inter-woven into a brilliant dark comedy. In many ways it reminds one of Guy Ritchie movies, and in many ways it reminds one of "Ek Chaalis ki last local" and again in many ways of "Jaane bhi do yaaron". In a way, this movie is an amalgamation of these and perhaps much more, but yet stays unerringly true to its own Chennaisque character. Very clever movie, and a salute to the director, scriptwriter and the actors (Vijay Sethupathy in particular) for pulling off a wonderful job and making a clever and entertaining movie. Keep 'em coming!

I saw this movie in a theatre yesterday night and am still enjoying the afterglow that few movies manage to create..The movie is a female-centric film cleverly set amidst two contrasting backdrops - a traditional (which does step out of traditional boundaries at times - refreshing indeed) Indian family, and a European one where the woman is more an individual first and then a woman among other things. The movie keeps one riveted to the seat as it takes the audience through the self-discovery of the main character "Rani" aka "Queen". The movie is great fun with lot of humor and laughs, a wonderful message, a very good soundtrack (long live Amit Trivedi) and a simply brilliant and delightful performance by Kanagana. Kangana has stepped up her own performance which is typically above average to the excellent category. Kudos to the director and scripwriters for a good script which has been brilliantly executed. Some moments and the buildup to them has been absolutely brilliantly done...This movie should be watched in a theatre preferably because the soundtrack and the beauty of Europe is further amplified in the theatre....Love Indian cinema!!!

Like many others mentioned, I was eagerly looking forward to this new Tarantino movie but really didn't have much idea of what it would was about, except that it was a western. I must confess I've never taken strongly to westerns but boy, did this film impress me. For me, the movie is about blending at the very least 3 elements - a subverted form of reality which challenges our fixed and deep rooted notions, our inner reality manifesting itself in bizarre and almost heroic decisions and actions, and the ugly reality of how things really are, to create a scintillating, at time surreal, and an almost comic effect. Yes, the movie does come off as a little loosely strung, kind of patchy, with some parts accelerating with great velocity, while others seem to crawl..In that sense, the movie is a wonderful series of well-shot scenes. The acting by at least the main is almost flawless...I particularly liked Jamie Foxx's character...his naivete and yet his struggle to assert his individuality in the light of his new found freedom have been brilliantly portrayed by the director and the actor...a job well done All in all, its hard to go wrong with Tarantino when it comes to entertaining his audience. For me, the even greater takeaway was the subversion of reality as we have been made to understand it..Its difficult to explain, easier to be experienced. Kudos to Tarantino and all the people behind this movie..9/10 on entertainment value, and the kind of freshness which very few can bring to the movie screen

There are some movies that we enjoy, that touch us and that open us in unseen ways. Then there are some which do all this and also remain with us. Crimes and Misdemeanors is one such movie. The movie revolves around 2 characters mainly. Both vastly different with their own sense of how the world ought to function. The doctor and the film-maker. There are a few other auxiliary characters who represent different point of views in different contexts. Woody's genius works like magic with the whole gambit of ideas coming together, with each character trying to juxtapose his morality against social norms and his own sense of well being. A tragedy of sorts about the assumptions and principles we work upon, being true to them, and their test in life. A must watch.

I chose to watch this movie because it was available, looked like a pop corn college flick. There is something about this movie which keeps you on it and for someone who gets bored very easily, this is quite an achievement. Part of the attraction I guess has to do with the innuendos, hot girls and that the story revolves around an alleged sex crime. But this is quite common and this is not why I gave the movie a 7. The reason I gave it a 7 is because of the lucid way in which the central character is developed and the director's portrayal of characters and situations which are quite realistic while at the same time not taking the "college" flick feel away from the movie.

Not a must see. Maybe a maybe see

Wow!!!!We have had Dev Das in 2001 and other remakes of classics in the past. However I can scarce remember when an attempt to capture the essence of the classics and blend it in the current socio-cultural context has been made and that too in a seemingly natural way as if it couldn't be anything but that. While a autocratic father might have been a obstacle in their children's wishes such was not the case. The insecurities and lack of volition on the part of the boy himself defeat his longings for love. Girls do not become prostitutes only because they are trafficked or are poor. They might belong to extremely well off families and maybe ostracized because they were caught on film doing something which mankind has been doing ever since its dawn. These paradoxes make the film an exciting and mind opening experience and are a refreshing break from the cliché. My favorite moment in Dev.D is ironically the point where it departs from the original piece of literature. Not so much because society approves of it now but because the character is more evolved. Thumbs up

It's surprising how often the ratings belie the movie or vice versa. This movie is an entertaining collection of love stories which deftly cuts across so many barriers,whether they be cultural, social, class or religion. It is funny in a very real and potent way and the character development has been executed to great details in an effortless fashion. That probably is one of the hallmarks of a really gifted director.

The story revolves around the preparations of an Indian arranged marriage. The main characters are the bride,her father and a marriage arrangement contractor. All dealing with their own constraints and still trying to give their hopes wings. What is remarkable is that this movie has characters who show courage when they have a lot to lose and win higher rewards like love,trust and self-respect in the process.

Kudos to the Monsoon wedding team!

Never before has any documentary given me as much food for deliberation as this movie. The range of ideas and the delicate interplay between them brings out the artfulness of the makers.

Also I found it to be highly relevant to the current times. I am disappointed to see that only 5000 something votes were cast for this while more that 50000 are cast for slapstick comedies. However that reinforces the point about role of media that the film tries to make. Watch it and you will surely benefit in some way from it. PS: If brickbats at religion offend you please skip the first one third of the movie that pertains to religion.