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Gippy Grewal’s latest installment in the Ardaas series offers food for thought but is crammed with too many lessons.

Kondal movie review: The film introduces Antony Varghese Pepe with the sobriquet "Action Hero," and in this regard, Kondal delivers, capitalising on his ability to excel in raw stunt sequences.

Speak No Evil review: Speak No Evil is less a terror of manners compared to it, and more a manner of terror that slides under your skin for how familiar it can seem.

Sector 36 review: Vikrant Massey, in a 360 degree turnaround from the sincere student of 12th Fail, works at making his Prem believable, his unctuous smile and creepy banter hiding his real self: this is not a man you would want waiting for you on a dark street.

The Buckingham Murders movie review: Kareena Kapoor Khan raises the bar, and her presence alone makes everyone else a clear supporting character.

Berlin movie review: The real hero of this spy film, directed by Atul Sabharwal and starring Aparshakti Khurana and Ishwak Singh, is the production design.

Kishkindha Kandam movie review: For those who may have doubted Asif Ali's acting prowess, this film serves as a testament to his untapped potential. Aparna Balamurali, meanwhile, remains grounded in her role.

Ajayante Randam Moshanam movie review: Actor Tovino Thomas has regained exactly what he lost with the direct-to-OTT release of Minnal Murali — a movie that brings him ample cheers, whistles and confetti filling the theatres during his on-screen appearances.

Apollo 13 - Survival movie review: Featuring footage from inside mission control and engaging commentary by everybody involved, Netflix's new documentary sheds new light on NASA's gruelling efforts to bring back three stranded astronauts.

Rebel Ridge movie review: Jeremy Saulnier's latest is a cut above the sort of action cinema that Netflix puts out on a bi-weekly basis, and features an outstanding lead performance by Aaron Pierre.

Strange Darling is a film about a serial killer that hopes to surprise you at every twist of its turn.

Beetlejuice Beetlejuice movie review: Michael Keaton slithers easily back into the skin of the role he made famous, even if Beetlejuice is now more silly than sinister.

Visfot movie review: The execution of this Fardeen Khan, Riteish Deshmukh film sticks to the over-familiar lane populated by smart-talking goons, mothers doused in misery, overwrought wives and girl-friends, corrupt cops, ransom calls and shoot-outs .

GOAT Movie Review: Vijay's The Greatest of All Time is effectively shouldered by an in-form superstar, but crumbles under the pressure of having an old school template one-liner that is heavily reliant on a singular idea.

The Deliverance movie review: Directed by the Oscar nominee Lee Daniels, Netflix's new horror movie is based on one of the most infamous haunted house incidents in American history.

Afraid movie review: Cautionary tales about AI have never had a better moment than now, when even industry leaders have warned of “human extinction”. Surely, handling one family should have been a nanosecond’s work for it

Saripodhaa Sanivaaram movie review: Nani and Vivek Athreya's second collaboration has all the highs of the quintessential mass masala entertainer, but it also comes with its fair share of lows.

The Killer movie review: Gloriously over-the-top, often ridiculous, but packed with plenty of flourishes, John Woo's remake of his 1989 Hong Kong classic boasts personality that has become all but absent in the streaming era.

Blink twice movie review: Zoë Kravitz shows a sure and striking confidence in staging the thriller that is also her directorial debut.

Alien Romulus review: The film succumbs eventually to that commonest of crimes: where a bark will do, it bites; where teeth will do, it snarls; where one big monster is enough, it has thousands.

Kottukkaali movie review: While the film is from the man’s point of view, our gaze never strays far from the woman. Being adamant can be a good thing.

Vaazhai Movie Review: With brilliant performances, Santhosh Narayanan's music, and Theni Eswar's visuals, Mari Selvaraj's fourth film is his most personal, and hence, most powerful

Manichithrathazhu movie review: Fazil's Mohanlal, Shobana and Suresh Gopi-starrer remains the gold standard due to its impeccable writing, performances, technical craftsmanship, music and the sheer conviction with which each scene has been directed.

Jackpot! movie review: Starring John Cena and Awkwafina, the action-comedy is loud, crass, and consistently dissatisfying. None of this would be a problem had it been even slightly funny.