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By Any Means Review: A Fascinating True Story That Never Quite Lands
By Any Means turns a remarkable chapter of civil rights history into a crime thriller. Its unusual premise is compelling, but slow pacing and underwhelming lead performances hold it back.
A compelling true-story premise makes this a worthwhile one-time watch, but slow pacing and lead performances that never quite click keep it from becoming a must-watch.
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By Any Means Review: A Fascinating True Story That Never Quite Lands
By Any Means turns a remarkable chapter of civil rights history into a crime thriller. Its unusual premise is compelling, but slow pacing and underwhelming lead performances hold it back.
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The India Story (2026): A Powerful Idea Buried Under Awful Execution
A 2/5 verdict on The India Story: a socially relevant pesticide-contamination drama let down by unconvincing performances, clumsy execution, sluggish pacing and a distracting soundtrack.
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The Uprising Review: A Brutal Period Epic Undone by Its Shaky Camera
The Uprising delivers an intense and beautifully realized period drama with Andrew Garfield at its centre, excellent costumes, atmosphere and soundtrack — but its relentless shaky camera seriously damages the viewing experience.
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Spider-Man: Brand New Day
Spider-Man: Brand New Day is an entertaining and emotional MCU adventure that gives Tom Holland's Peter Parker a more mature chapter. The story, action, twists and drama work beautifully, even if the Punisher feels unnecessary and the ending runs longer than it needs to.
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Drishyam: The Conclusion
Drishyam: The Conclusion brings Vijay Salgaonkar back for one final battle. Ajay Devgn is brilliant in a gripping, satisfying and thoroughly entertaining finale that gives the Drishyam trilogy the ending it deserves.
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Don't Be Shy
Don't Be Shy review: a glossy, energetic Gen-Z coming-of-age romantic comedy with strong visual appeal, lively performances and a breezy rhythm, but less emotional depth than its polish suggests.
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