Category: Movie review

Fountain Of Youth

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https://www.thehindu.com/

Rating: 1 stars out of 5
Starring: John Krasinski, Natalie Portman, Eiza González, Domhnall Gleeson, Stanley Tucci
Where to watch: Apple TV
To watch or not to watch: What a disaster of a movie! Ritchie tried making a National Treasure and ended up with a Travesty

So, Luke (John Krazinski) is an art thief who has just stolen a precious painting from a collector in Thailand. He is on the run on a moped, chased by the goons in heavy SUVs carrying machine guns. Through clever manoeuvres and some witty repartee, he is able to shake off the goons, catch a train and be at peace only to wake up and find Esme (Eiza González) sitting opposite him.… Read the rest

The Roses

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https://www.20thcenturystudios.com.au/

Rating: 2 stars out of 5
Starring: Benedict Cumberbatch, Olivia Colman, Kate McKinnon, Andy Samberg, Allison Janney
Where to watch: Jio Hotstar
To watch or not to watch: Well, rather to watch the original movie, or the trailer for this one multiple times. The movie, not so much

In their youth, while Theo (Benedict Cumberbatch) was a struggling architect feeling creatively stifled, and Ivy (Olivia Colman) was trying to get by as a cook in a restaurant, they meet, have a whirlwind romance, and ten years later, have two kids. The issue is that they are poles apart in their approach towards life – while Ivy is maniacally carefree, Theo is a strict disciplinarian.… Read the rest

Caught Stealing

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https://www.newyorker.com/

Rating: 3.5 stars out of 5
Starring: Austin Butler, Regina King, Zoë Kravitz,  Matt Smith, Liev Schreiber, Vincent D’Onofrio, Bad Bunny
Where to watch: Netflix
To watch or not to watch: It is a fun ride, delivers what it promises, which is a non-exceptional chase thriller in New York, filled with quirky eccentric characters

Hank (Austin Butler) is a sweet, borderline alcoholic bartender, who is more than an average ball player and one of the biggest fans of Giants. One night, after closing up the bar, he returns home with his non-committed long term girlfriend Yvonne (Zoë Kravitz), only to find that his neighbour Russ (Matt Smith) is leaving for the airport to take care of his sick dad and has given the responsibility of his bad tempered cat Bud to Hank.… Read the rest