A still thug Life
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This week, two Indian cinema Titans try to regain their magic thug LifeHowever the results are mixed. During this time, Succession Manufacturer Jesse Armstrong saves a sharp satire on the digital age MountainheadAnd gritty indie thriller stolen Proves that life is still left in its seat story. Just when you thought that Asha is out of fashion, Tourist family A tender of belonging provides a border view. Let’s unpack.
Hyp check
Two critics-different generations-a great-awaited Kamal Haasan-Mani Ratnam caught cooperation thug Life On the initial day and their reactions recorded Hindu (Full video online).
So how did it go?
Look: Thug Life: First day first show reactions
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To cover the views of Shiljit Mitra: “thug Life What are all vibes-Ghin-Toting gangsters flip on shades, while Kamal Haasan and Mani Ratnam roam in their own cinematic candy shop. But the result is bloated, dissatisfied and mutual with clich. The film’s ambition to become an emotionally immersive gangster drama is less than eagerly to fit the Pan-Indian blockbuster bill. The action sequence, in particular, is poorly directed and performed – a shocker, which includes talent. The film’s savings Grace is beautifully composed ‘Anju Wanna Poov’ and Malayalam actor Jujo George, which brings the appearance of a hot, recession for otherwise dull and drain experience. ,
Most critics in the first show seem to agree.
In thug LifeKamal Haasan plays a version of Santa Claus, which assigns death as a current. Mani Ratnam, meanwhile, appears to be a director as a director-the younger and more amateur growing with the time. This seems like their amateur phase: a filmmaker is still detecting character stability and basic continuity.
One moment, four parties are struggling with it in Goa. Next, Kamal asks to meet one of them – not nearby – but in Delhi, such as locations are optional for logistics climate performance.
While some people believe in aging, Mani Ratnam and Kamal Haasan are rebellious who want to go out blazing all guns – even if they are firing empty.
Delulu land

A still Mountainhead
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Succession Producer returns with Jessie Armstrong MountainheadA satire on tech billionaires and their illusory realities. It comes in a moment when these people rapidly shape the world. Starring Steve Carryl, Raymy Yusuf, and Jason Schwartzman, the film nails a world where a meme tweeted by a Twitter buying a meme becomes a government department. It falls in the same way as the neurlink trial of Elon Musk that turns science fiction into reality. Mountainhead Bend to worry about that human.
It is rapidly written, uncomfortable relevant, and is excellently filled with unholy humor. Do not read spiiler. Dive into the bus – it is rare to find a film on time and it is fun.
Did not thrill
Set on one night, stolen (On Prime Video) starts on a railway platform, where two brothers are taken to a child. Thus a spiral is a nightmare where each decision tightens the nose. Abhishek Banerjee provides a size-departure performance in a lean, anxiety-fuel thriller that never loosens its grip.

A still stolen
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fasten your seat belts. This is a car accident that you will be happy to see the safety of your couch.
Asha, Humor and Heart
Remember how Shit creek Refused to empower homophobia and instead created a world of kindness? Tourist family Trades a similar land. In the first scene, a policeman detains members of a refugee family for exile, but he is called “brother”. The tone is clear: it is not about harassment. It is about belongingness.
See this if you want hope without emotionalness, humor without cruelty, and family without boundaries – with a touch of the brand of Utopia of Rajkumar Hirani.
From the hottest shows to the hidden gems, the classics were ignored for the pleasure, a fortnight compass through the chaos of foam fix materials. Expect the recommendations on time, spiiler-free insight, and what do not miss on an honest head.
Published – June 06, 2025 03:19 pm IST