The opening sequence of Bramayugam had me genuinely excited. The haunting imagery of crossing the river, the mysterious disappearance of the fellow traveler lured away by a mystical woman, and the singer’s arrival at the eerie, decaying mansion—all these moments suggested a film that could delve into the themes of life, fate, and the human condition. It felt like the kind of folklore-driven narrative that uses myth to reflect on universal truths.
And to some extent, it did. But as…
The Wild Robot may not be wildly original or groundbreaking, but it explores multiple themes with fascinating depth. Whether you latch onto themes of motherhood, AI, or the environment, each branch of this wild journey guarantees a climb to the tallest tree of the wilderness, offering a majestic view of the overstory that defines this emotional adventure.
Which side of the wall is more horrifying?
We have witnessed the other side of the wall in so many other movies and documentaries but The Zone of Interest is such a unique and chilling take on the life on the perpetrator's side of the wall. Just the fact that they go on with their banality of life oblivious to the genocide occurring just beyond the wall is enough to fill the audience with anger and horror.
This is just a masterpiece.
