Thamaasha

PVR Cochin, 10:30pm
70%

It would be obstinate to confine the film to one adjective, nonetheless, 'honest' is the first one that comes to mind. Thamaasha packs an emotional wallop that's going to take a lot of people by surprise, and it's an original film that relies on a script that comprehends the concept of ascertaining the real beauty in people.

If the characters weren't so incredibly thought out and rounded, we wouldn't forge such a strong bond with them. Through so many rooted and real characters, Debutant Ashraf Hamza traverses through the imperfections and meekness of a normal human being making it an extremely relatable experience.For the actor in Vinay Fort, Thamaasha is indeed a terrific platform to show his caliber, and as Sreenivasan, he is an absolute delight to watch. The cast of this movie is really top-notch, and the quality of being pleasantly new helps the film in being more real.

Thamaasha has it all, drama, humor, realism and it challenges societal norms as well. A pertinent theme addressed with authenticity and quality performances, Thamaasha is a beautiful comedy that eventually becomes a totally affecting tale.

Quite possibly the finest film of the year - You'd be a fool to miss it !



Game Over

PVR Oberoi Mumbai, 11:15pm
90%

Game Over is an incredibly original and creative film, employing what may seem like 'habitual' tropes of the thriller genre, and putting a darker, grimmer twist on them. Director Ashwin Saravanan has conjured an intriguing premise, he reveals occasional clues throughout which fit together into a larger jigsaw whilst keeping you on the edge of your seat for the entire running time. Tapsee Pannu as Swapna unleashes a brilliant display of subtle acting. She is not really healthy, not much poised and is petrified, and Tapsee delivers every bit of it.

Manipulating darkness and sound as predominant medium is the prerogative of any horror, the manner in which evey single detail is captured powered by spellbinding production values understands and executes it masterfully. Game Over is an agile piece of craft that concedes the resilience of quality entertainment.

In a nutshell, Game Over is a bonafide thriller !

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