Reviews

The Mehta Boys review: Boman Irani’s directorial debut is heartfelt, well-acted, and deeply moving at times

The Brew News Team Feb. 15, 2025

Director: Boman IraniCast: Boman Irani, Avinash Tiwary, Puja Sarup, Shreya ChaudharyWhere: Amazon Prime Boman Irani’s The Mehta Boys is a film that doesn’t just unpack a father-son relationship; it rummages through it, shakes out the dust, and folds it back with a knowing sigh. At its core, it’s an initial 48-hour pressure cooker of unresolved […]

‘Mrs.’ Movie Review: A Stark Reflection on Marital Realities

Shaneer N. Siddiqui Feb. 07, 2025

ZEE5 Golbal‘s ‘Mrs.’, starring Sanya Malhotra, unfolds a poignant narrative that echoes the stark truths faced by many women in marriages. Adapted from the acclaimed Malayalam film ‘The Great Indian Kitchen’, this Hindi rendition delves deep into the complexities of patriarchy and the sacrifices demanded of women. The film introduces us to Richa (Sanya Malhotra), […]

Moana 2 Review: A Charming Sequel

Mariyam Shajil Jan. 06, 2025

Suitable for kids: Ages 6 and above Disney’s animated film, Moana 2 was released in theatres globally on November 27, 2024 and is a sequel to the 2016 Oscar nominated movie of the same name. REPRESENTATION The first Moana movie showcased polynesian culture quite beautifully through its musical numbers and storyline. Unsurprisingly, the sequel has […]

The Pradeeps of Pittsburgh Review: Quirky but clichéd immigrant tale

The Brew News Team Oct. 31, 2024

The Pradeeps of Pittsburgh series has moments of brilliance, thanks to its well-penned dialogues and a few standout performances, it often feels like a missed opportunity. Title: The Pradeeps of PittsburghDirectors: Satya Bhabha, Gail Mancuso, Carey Williams, Smriti Mundhra, Michael Showalter.Cast: Naveen Andrews, Sindhu Vee, Sahana Srinivasan, Arjun Sriram, Ashwin SakthivelWhere: Streaming on Prime Video […]

Snakes & Ladders Review: A friendship tale of weaving twists and troubles

The Brew News Team Oct. 25, 2024

For teenagers and mystery lovers alike, it offers a thrilling ride—one where you’re never sure if you’re climbing a ladder or facing a snake Directors: Bharath Muralidharan, Ashok Verrapan and Kamala AlchemisCast: M.S. Samrith, S. Surya Ragaveshwar, S. Surya Kumar, Tarun Yuvraaj, Sasha Bharen, Naveen Chandra, Nandha, Manoj BharathirajaWhere: Streaming on Prime Video Series Review: […]

The Buckingham Murders Review: Kareena Kapoor brilliantly anchors this stumbling whodunit

The Brew News Team Sep. 21, 2024

For all its gloom, Kareena Kapoor’s The Buckingham Murders misses the necessary edge to make its mark Director: Hansal MehtaCast: Kareena Kapoor Khan, Keith Allen, Ranveer Brar, Prabhleen Sandhu, Ash Tandon, Kapil RedekarWhere to watch: In Theatres Hansal Mehta’s The Buckingham Murders invites viewers into the grief-stricken world of Jasmeet Bhamra, portrayed by Kareena Kapoor Khan, […]

Sector 36 Review: Vikrant Massey’s gory thriller starts strong, weakens later

The Brew News Team Sep. 14, 2024

Sector 36 is a mixed bag. For those drawn to gore-filled thrillers, it offers plenty of shocking moments Director: Aditya NimbalkarCast: Vikrant Massey, Deepak Dobriyal, Akash Khurana, Darshan Jariwala, Baharul Islam, Ipshita Chakraborty SinghWhere: Streaming on Netflix This film tries to ride the wave of true-crime thrillers, diving deep into one of the most infamous […]

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