Favorite films

Recent reviews

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  A Real Pain 2024

  ★★★½ Watched 05 Mar 2025

  Simple yet effective. Perfect casting. Kieran Culkin essentially plays a more emotionally grounded version of his Succession character, while Jesse Eisenberg once again embodies the neurotic, socially awkward persona he perfected in The Social Network. Their dynamic works effortlessly, making the film feel natural and authentic.

  Beyond its humor and sharp dialogue, the film delivers a poignant message about the importance of embracing all emotions, not just the happy ones. As Culkin’s character puts it, “Everyone wants to go on…

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  12th Fail 2023

  ★★★★ Watched 01 Mar 2025

  Finally a semi recent Indian movie that hits the mark fully. At this point these are like finding a needle in a haystack with the over-saturation of movies from Bollywood. 
  12th fail is an emotionally charged tale showing the real life naivety and struggles of the poorest and smallest villages in India. I really appreciated the way the underlying theme of political corruption in India was portrayed as somewhat of an underlying norm in the way of life rather than throwing it in your face and instead focusing on Manoj’s journey and personal struggles.

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  Barfi! 2012

  ★★★ Watched 17 Feb 2025

  Barfi (2012) – Review

  Barfi is an ambitious film that explores themes of love, disability, and fate, but its attempt to juggle so much leaves it feeling uneven. The movie’s strongest aspect is its unique storytelling—using minimal dialogue to reflect Barfi’s (deaf-mute) perspective. This creative choice lets Ranbir Kapoor deliver one of his better performances. While he often plays the goofy, helpless romantic, here he adapts that persona into a more vulnerable and physical performance that suits the role well.…

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  The Game 1997

  ★★★★ Watched 02 Feb 2025

  The Game is a seemingly first of its kind psychological thrillers, keeping the audience as disoriented and paranoid as its protagonist. Much like Michael Douglas’ character, I constantly questioned what was real and what was part of the game, making for an immersive experience. The film is tightly written, with every frame serving a purpose—callbacks, hidden clues, and even the game’s instructions to “keep your eyes open” feel like a direct challenge to the viewer.

  While there were some slower moments,…

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