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(17)Movie Review: Deadpool & Wolverine [CBFC: A • 2024 ‧ Action/Comedy ‧ 2h 7m]

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The most anticipated movie of the year is Deadpool & Wolverine, and we've all been waiting for it. This film, directed by Shawn Levy, brings the two most beloved characters from the Marvel Cinematic Universe together for a wild ride filled with humor, action, and unexpected heart-pounding sequences. The movie sets the tone right from the start when Deadpool (Ryan Reynolds) breaks the fourth wall in his trademark way and delivers meta-commentary on everything from Hugh Jackman's successful return as Wolverine to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Reynolds and Jackman have an electric chemistry, and their sharp and funny banter never feels forced. Plot Overview  In 2018, Wade Wilson utilizes Cables' time- traveling contrivance to go from his course of events, Earth- 10005, to Earth- 616, the" Hallowed Timetable", where he meets Blissful Hogan and conjures to join the Avengers, yet he's declined.  After 6 years, Wade has abnegated from being the covered hired fig...

(16)Movie Review: The Super Mario Bros. Movie [CBFC: U • 2023 ‧ Family/Adventure ‧ 1h 32m]

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This is a colorful, fun-filled, kids adventurous movie that brings the beloved video game characters to life so that it can be enjoyed by all. Directed by Aaron Horvath and Michael Jelenic, the film captures the whimsical spirit of the games while adding enough narrative depth to make it an entertaining watch for newcomers and longtime fans alike. Your childhood memories are going to be refreshed, those days when you played "The Super Mario Game!" Plot Overview  The movie flicks off showing Mario & Luigi as the plumber brothers. This is their self venture in Brooklyn that they have begun in competition with their ex-employer Spike and against their dad's will despite his denial. As they pay a visit to their first customer for a small leakage issue they just create chaos in the bathroom just by making it a menace. Soon, they discover it on news that Brooklyn has a main water leak. When they go underground to fix this leakage both Mario and Luigi are sucked into a warp ...

(15)Movie Review: Non Negotiable [CBFC: U/A • 2024 ‧ Comedy/Action • 1h 26min]

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This Mexican comedy-thriller directed by Juan Taratuto puts the viewers in a world of hostage negotiations. And, when it comes to negotiations, every word means a lot which may lead to life or death situations. The director of this film introduces us to Alan Binder. He is Mexico’s top hostage negotiator, who is about to face the most challenging and dangerous case of his career in his entire life.  Plot Overview  Alan Binder is one of the best and top notch hostage negotiators' in Mexico. He is very much obedient and committed towards his job. He even neglects his family members for his duty. Such is the character of the protagonist. This leads to his relationship into a divorce. His wife Victoria along with Alan attend a couple counseling session to fix out the issues between them but it becomes too late as he finds out that his wife Victoria has been cheating on him with Nico, her personal trainer. It's when during one of these counseling sessions Alan gets a call regarding ...

(14)Movie Review: Miss Bala [CBFC: U/A • 2019 ‧ Action/Thriller ‧ 1h 44m]

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Miss Bala (in English it means 'Miss Bullet'), directed by Catherine Hardwicke, is a remake of the 2011 Mexican film of the same name. The movie is written by Gareth Dunnet-Alcocer and is an action-packed thriller. This film shows the journey of Gloria Fuentes (Gina Rodriguez), who is a makeup artist from Los Angeles. Soon, she gets herself trapped in the world of criminals in order to save her friend as she gets kidnapped from a club. Plot Overview The story kicks off when Gloria visits Tijuana to support her best friend, Suzu, who is competing in a local beauty pageant. However, their night out turns out to be a tragedy as they get in between the gang war. Her friend Suzu gets kidnapped during the shootout. After the shootout is over, when she seeks for help, Gloria gets kidnapped by the ruthless cartel leader Lino (Ismael Cruz Córdova). Lino forces Gloria to work for him in order to survive and search for her missing friend Suzu. In the entire film, Gloria is put into danger...

(13)Movie Review: Hanu-Man [CBFC: U/A 2024 ‧ Action/Adventure ‧ 2h 38m]

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"Hanu-Man," which is directed by Prasanth Varma, under the banner of Prasanth Varma Cinematic Universe is an action and adventurous superhero film where one gets to watch a modern version of the legendary Hindu deity Hanuman. This film is a mixture of Indian mythology with a strong narration, creating a unique watching experience for everyone. Plot & Characters: This story is a journey of a young man named Hanumant who lives in a village called Anjanadri with his elder sister. Anjanadri is a fictional name and no such village actually exists in reality. It can be said that the name is inspired by Lord Hanuman's mothers name Anjani and so does the village name Anjanadri. During a fight sequence in a jungle he falls off from a cliff into a river. While he completely drowns in the river he sees a light glazing out from a shell. Inside the shell, is present a "mani" which he takes with him. This mani contains Lord Hanuman's blood drop inside which makes it n...

(12)Movie Review: The Art of War [CBFC: A 2000 ‧ Action/Thriller ‧ 1h 57m]

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Directed under the guidance and support of Christian Duguay, it's an action-filled suspenseful thriller ride that will keep the viewers completely engrossed in the movie from start to finish. This movie has Wesley Snipes as Neil Shaw, an undercover-op who is working for the United Nations. Soon he gets framed for murdering a VIP. The film is about how he proves himself innocent and on the journey discovering some hidden truths. Plot & Characters: The movie begins with the scene where Shaw is executing a complicated operation that sets up a tone for the world he comes from. When a Chinese ambassador is assassinated while giving a speech, Shaw gets framed for that crime, and then begins a fast-paced chase as he tries hard to get his name cleared and uncover about a conspiracy that threatens global security. The way he gets framed is actually a big misunderstanding that occurs while he tries to catch the actual culprit behind the assassination of that ambassador. Wesley Snipes del...

(11)Movie Review: Venom: Let There Be Carnage (Part-2) [CBFC: U/A 2021 ‧ Action/Sci-fi ‧ 1h 37m]

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This movie is a sequel to the house of the Venom franchise. An action-packed thriller ride awaits that goes deep inside the chaotic world of the symbiotes which is nothing but a black parasite(venom). The film is venomously entertaining and darkly humorous. Directed under the supervision of Andy Serkis, this film very well showcases everything that the fans loved in the first part. This time they have introduced some new elements to make the watching experience exciting and enjoyable(i.e. no repeated actions from the prequel).  Plot and Characters: The story continues with Eddie Brock (Tom Hardy) attempting to adjust to his new life with Venom, an alien symbiote. As the two struggle with their coexistence, their odd couple dynamic continues to be a source of comedic gold. When serial killer Cletus Kasady (Woody Harrelson) becomes the host for a new symbiote called Carnage, the plot thickens and sets up an epic battle. Cletus Kasady is played by Woody Harrelson in a chilling and cap...