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Renuka Vyavahare
Tomatometer-approved critic
Publications:
Movies reviews only
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Here (2024) |
Non-linear and unconventional, Here is a game-changer as far as execution is concerned. Emotionally, it never misses a beat too. - The Times of India
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| Posted Nov 08, 2024
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Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 (2024) |
BB3 has its share of highs and lows but it delivers what you expect from a Diwali family entertainer. - The Times of India
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| Posted Nov 02, 2024
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Yudhra (2024) |
Ravi Udyawar uses action and violence as cinematic language to give you that rage room effect. The style and stunts are on point, but the story meanders. Characters are skillfully created, and their swagger ensures there’s not a single dull moment. - The Times of India
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| Posted Sep 20, 2024
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The Buckingham Murders (2023) |
This may not be an edge-of-your-seat, hard-hitting crime thriller as you expect it to be, but its understanding and expression of grief, isolation and repressed anger is noteworthy. Also, you won't be able to guess the killer till the end. - The Times of India
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| Posted Sep 17, 2024
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Trance (2020) |
Raat Akeli Hai is a sincere attempt but it isn't engaging enough for you to feel the joy of solving a murderous puzzle or detective riddles. - The Times of India
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| Posted Aug 28, 2024
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It Ends With Us (2024) |
The gaze feels like it’s a bit too obsessed with Blake’s beauty than her ability to bring a character to life. If you don’t look for relatability, you won’t mind watching this one more for the glamour than the substance. - The Times of India
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| Posted Aug 17, 2024
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Longlegs (2024) |
Longlegs is immensely atmospheric and disturbing. It isn't a mainstream film though. If you are open to slow burn arty horror, it's worth a watch. - The Times of India
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| Posted Aug 07, 2024
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Freddy (2022) |
Freddy is fairly engaging and unsettling but it wavers to go all out. - The Times of India
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| Posted Jul 15, 2024
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Despicable Me 4 (2024) |
Despicable 4 is serviceably sweet and enjoyable but not the best in the series. - The Times of India
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| Posted Jul 05, 2024
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Maharaj (2024) |
Sadly, its insipid storytelling douses the fire of its premise. - The Times of India
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| Posted Jun 25, 2024
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Chandu Champion (2024) |
In many ways, Kartik Aaryan's ambition to be taken seriously as an actor, coincides with the inner turmoil of the character he essays here. - The Times of India
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| Posted Jun 14, 2024
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Bad Boys: Ride or Die (2024) |
This is by far one of the most entertaining films of the year. - The Times of India
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| Posted Jun 13, 2024
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Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga (2024) |
This film deserves a big screen experience. This is action at its best. - The Times of India
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| Posted May 24, 2024
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The Idea of You (2024) |
The Idea of You is much more than Olivia Wilde and Harry Styles fan fiction. It's courageous and realistic in its decision to address the relevant but complicated issues in a relationship. But the spark is what is missing. - The Times of India
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| Posted May 08, 2024
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Amar Singh Chamkila (2024) |
This symphonic tale of survival, shame and social standing makes for an immersive watch. - The Times of India
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| Posted Apr 16, 2024
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The First Omen (2024) |
The unhurried storytelling doesn’t succumb to the usual tropes and doesn’t rely on the sole intent to be scary. The film unfolds like a slow burn mystery... - The Times of India
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| Posted Apr 05, 2024
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Lost Ladies (2023) |
A delectable blend of heart, mind, and humour, this one’s an absolute winner. - The Times of India
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| Posted Apr 01, 2024
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The Last Color (2020) |
The Last Color has a good intent but that alone doesn’t make for good movies. It is bereft of any colour or life. - The Times of India
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| Posted Mar 06, 2024
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All India Rank (2023) |
Varun Grover’s directorial debut feels like a tedious Math class that you would rather skip. This is not a bad film. It’s a boring film and sometimes, that’s worse. - The Times of India
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| Posted Feb 27, 2024
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Monster (2023) |
The narrative unfolds like an intricate puzzle, decoding the film’s central mystery... - The Times of India
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| Posted Feb 16, 2024
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Bhakshak (2024) |
Bhakshak’s fight for justice feels long-winded and simplistic. You feel for the plight of the girls trapped but the film does little to embolden that fire in your belly. - The Times of India
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| Posted Feb 15, 2024
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Qala (2022) |
Qala is an intoxicating juggernaut of self-doubt, destruction and road to atonement. It looks beyond the obvious to explore the underlying complexities of a mother-daughter equation. - The Times of India
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| Posted Jan 23, 2024
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Atkan Chatkan (2020) |
If music makes your soul happy, Atkan Chatkan cannot be missed. It‘s a heartfelt ode to friendship and resounding belief in our dreams. - The Times of India
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| Posted Jan 11, 2024
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Three of Us (2023) |
Revolving around the passage of time, nostalgia, closure, and stillness… Three of Us is meditative and melancholic. However, like a dwindling memory, the film feels lost and unsure of what it wants to say at regular intervals. - The Times of India
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| Posted Jan 04, 2024
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Kho Gaye Hum Kahan (2023) |
Kho Gaye Hum Kahan is highly relevant and an unsettling modern-day horror that dares to give you a reality check. It will make you think twice before posting that irrelevant selfie or stalking that energy-drainer cum time-waster. - The Times of India
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| Posted Jan 02, 2024
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Animal (2023) |
Ranbir Kapoor can be Joaquin Phoenix but Animal’s no Joker. This entire film could have just been a conversation between the father and his son. - The Times of India
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| Posted Dec 01, 2023
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Ganapath (2023) |
We wish the film stayed loyal to the world it hoped to create instead of succumbing to Bollywood tropes. Ganapath feels like a huge potential wasted. - The Times of India
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| Posted Oct 31, 2023
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A Thursday (2022) |
Despite a rather predictable backstory, A Thursday redeems itself with its powerful emotional arc and social commentary in the latter half. - The Times of India
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| Posted Oct 10, 2023
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Mission Rescue (2023) |
Portrayal of a brave attempt made to rescue the poor and not just billionaires in submersibles is great, but it takes more than intent to get the sentiment across. - The Times of India
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| Posted Oct 06, 2023
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Sukhee (2023) |
Sukhee has a heartfelt premise but it lacks pace, struggles to be engaging and gets too preachy to be perfect towards the end. - The Times of India
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| Posted Sep 22, 2023
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Jawan (2023) |
You will be reminded of Money Heist, Squid Game, The Dark Knight Rises, old Hindi songs and The Lion King but topping it all is a heady mix of SRK-Atlee tadka. - The Times of India
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| Posted Sep 08, 2023
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Ghoomer (2023) |
You can tell how obsessed Abhishek, Saiyami and Balki are about cricket while watching this one. - The Times of India
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| Posted Aug 21, 2023
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Gadar 2 (2023) |
Gadar 2 tries to cash in on the nostalgia factor, filmy dialoguebaazi and slowmo action scenes, without a story or purpose that can hold it all together. - The Times of India
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| Posted Aug 14, 2023
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OMG 2 (2023) |
It’s rare for sequels to outshine the original and writer-director Amit Rai’s clever and crisp courtroom comedy fulfils this mammoth task. - The Times of India
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| Posted Aug 14, 2023
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Heart of Stone (2023) |
In a year that has seen some solid action thrillers, ‘Heart of Stone’ pales in comparison. - The Times of India
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| Posted Aug 11, 2023
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Oppenheimer (2023) |
Oppenheimer leaves you in tatters as it is a gripping piece on a man consumed by guilt and inner turmoil. “A man who became death, the destroyer of worlds.” You won't forget this film for a long time. - The Times of India
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| Posted Aug 01, 2023
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Adipurush (2023) |
Despite the dramatic buildup, the climax doesn't live you with that sense of joy, reward or victory. This one’s a sincere attempt that gets a tad overwhelmed by its ambition of handling a story of this magnitude. - The Times of India
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| Posted Jun 16, 2023
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Beau Is Afraid (2023) |
Ari Aster amplifies the madness in his latest confined space thriller, but it is way too long, ambitious and exhausting. - The Times of India
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| Posted Jun 03, 2023
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Fast X (2023) |
A mindless & excessive trippy ride that entertains. - The Times of India
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| Posted Jun 03, 2023
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Gaslight (2022) |
Despite the odds, Gaslight has enough chills and thrills. If you like the genre, you won't mind giving this a shot. - The Times of India
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| Posted Jun 01, 2023
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Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves (2023) |
If you would like to flex your imagination a little bit, this one’s a decent family entertainer with a well-crafted blend of comedy and heart. - The Times of India
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| Posted Apr 04, 2023
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What's Love Got to Do with It? (2022) |
If you like a thinking romcom, this one’s a heart-warming quest on the relevance of love in a marriage. - The Times of India
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| Posted Mar 27, 2023
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Mrs. Chatterjee vs Norway (2023) |
Amit Trivedi’s music embodies the spirit of a fearless mother. ‘Shubho Shubho’ tugs at your heartstrings. The film could have achieved a similar effect if it wasn’t for its populist approach and melodramatic execution. - The Times of India
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| Posted Mar 16, 2023
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Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar (2023) |
Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar has its humour and heart in place. Character building misses the mark, given the duration. - The Times of India
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| Posted Mar 10, 2023
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The Whale (2022) |
The Whale doesn’t shy away from questioning one’s existence and purpose of living. It isn’t an easy watch and feels deeply personal and traumatic. - The Times of India
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| Posted Feb 04, 2023
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Faraaz (2022) |
As a confined space hostage thriller, Faraaz is adequately gripping and impactful. It, however, isn’t as claustrophobic and gut-wrenching as a ‘Neerja’ or ‘Hotel Mumbai’. - The Times of India
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| Posted Feb 03, 2023
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Pathaan (2023) |
Pathaan has all the ingredients of a masala potboiler — slowmo entries, iconic battle of good versus bad and most importantly, a sexy-smouldering Shah Rukh Khan, who can fight the good fight on and off the screen. - The Times of India
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| Posted Jan 27, 2023
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Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery (2022) |
Glass Onion isn’t as lavish or tricky but it is definitely twisty and makes for an entertaining watch. - The Times of India
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| Posted Jan 06, 2023
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Fall (2022) |
This one’s a solid attempt at unsettling you. You will want to shut your eyes several times fearing a nasty fall. - The Times of India
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| Posted Dec 19, 2022
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Avatar: The Way of Water (2022) |
Avatar: The Way of Water deserves be watched in IMAX 3D. It is the greatest immersive cinema experience of the year — world building at its finest. - The Times of India
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| Posted Dec 19, 2022
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