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Mon, Nov 30, 2009
Review: Neelathamara lacks a solid story
Lal Jose's Malayalam film is visually enchanting but lacks a good story. Yogi: Not original, but not bad either
Inspired or not, this Tamil film makes a mark.
Fri, Nov 27, 2009
Review: Naan Avan Illai is fun
Jhabak's Tamil flick starring Jeevan is a rollicking ride. Review: Arya 2 is disappointing
The Telugu flick is rather disappointing as a sequel to Arya. With a confused plot and a psychotic character, the film is rather tedious to watch particularly the second half. The plus points are Allu Arjun and Kajal Aggarwal. Review: Gokula is a treat to watch
Whether it is the story, performances, music or technical support, this Kannada flick has everything going for it. Review: Jeeva is tedious
Save for Prajwal's neat performance and Guru Kiran's music, this Kannada flick has nothing going for it.
Wed, Nov 25, 2009
Naanayam's music is average
James Vasanthan's score for this Tamil movie are nowhere in the league of Subramaniapuram.
Mon, Nov 23, 2009
Review: Naan Avan Illai -- 2 is worth a listen
Check out this Tamil album. Review: This Chemistry is torture
Viji Tampi's new Malayalam film about the misuse of cell phones, laptops etc featuring a bunch of teenagers and a few veterans is lopsided and may make you lose your mental equilibrium.
Fri, Nov 20, 2009
Review: Devaru is a tedious remake
This Kannada movie directed by Sadhu Kokila suffers from a dragging pace and lacklustre music.
Mon, Nov 16, 2009
Mathiya Chennai: Trademark Ilayaraja
Raaptor Media Film's Tamil album is for Ilayaraja's fans.
Fri, Nov 13, 2009
Devaru Kotta Thangi is a rehash of many films
The Kannada flick is one more tearjerker from Sai Prakash with a cliched formula and regressive posturing. Kurradu: Not exciting enough
The Telugu remake of the Tamil film Polladavan is a bit slow for an action film.
Thu, Nov 12, 2009
Review: IPC Section 300 is a brilliant film
The Kannada thriller has the right amount of grit and intrigue that makes for interesting viewing. Excellent performances from Vijaya Raghavendra and veteran actor Devaraj and deft handling of the subject by debutant director Shashikanth makes the film thoroughly enjoyable.
Wed, Nov 11, 2009
Aval Peyar Tamilarasi music is endearing
This Tamil album promises some endearing numbers.
Tue, Nov 10, 2009
Siddhu has youthful music
This Tamil album is worth a listen at least once.
Mon, Nov 9, 2009
Uthara Swayamvaram: A rehash of old films
Jayasurya's latest Malayalam outing with debutant director Remakanth Sarju is a mishmash of his old movies without any uniqueness to talk about. Seetha Kalyanam disappoints
The Malayalam film directed by T K Rajeev Kumar and starring Jayaram, Geethu and Jyothika, is more like an elaborate wedding ceremony. Adhe Neram Adhe Idam is tedious
The Tamil film starring Jai is pretty mundane.
Fri, Nov 6, 2009
Review: Parichaya disappoints
Fantastic visuals and captivating music fail to make this Kannada movie watchable. Mooru Guttu Ondhu Sullu Ondhu Nija is hilarious
Ramesh Arvind and Komal's on screen chemistry rocks in the Kannada movie directed by Dinesh Baboo. The film is a healthy comedy with lot of sparks flying and bit of emotion towards the end. Suma Shashtry's background score is good too.
Thu, Nov 5, 2009
Review: Village lo Vinayakudu is refreshing
The Telugu sequel to Vinayakudu in a clean and entertaining movie.
Fri, Oct 30, 2009
Kanden Kadhalai lacks Jab We Met's magic
All said and done, this Tamil remake of the Bollywood hit has its unique moments. Review: Yogi serves up a predictable fare
The Kannada film is painfully long and unbearably tedious. Review: Swa Le has no impact
Cinematographer-turned-director P Sukumar's Malayalam film dwells into struggle of an honest journalist but fails to have the desired impact.