Reviews

 Cinema has a unique power: it can entertain, evoke emotion, and sometimes, quietly leave us with questions we didn’t know we needed to ask. One such film that feels like a warm yet thoughtful whisper is The Storyteller , starring the ever-versatile Paresh Rawal . Based on the iconic short story Golpo Boliye Tarini Khuro by Satyajit Ray , this movie is less about plot twists and more about the essence of storytelling itself.                                                         If you’ve ever sat with an elder who told you stories—not just for fun, but to teach, provoke, or heal—you’ll feel right at home with this film. 🎬 What’s The Storyteller About? Set in modern India but steeped in timeless values, The Storyteller follows Tarini Khuro (played brilliantly by Paresh Rawal), a retired storyteller who steps into the life of a wealthy...

  Some movies don’t just entertain — they whisper something to your inner child , asking you to dream a little deeper and question a little more. Walt Disney’s Alice in Wonderland is one of those timeless classics. As I rewatched this 1951 animated film, I realized it’s not just a children’s fantasy — it’s a colorful chaos of questions we’re still learning to answer as adults.                                                🐇 The Plot (or lack of it...and that’s okay!) Alice follows a white rabbit down a hole and lands in a nonsensical world where nothing makes sense — and that is the point. There’s no fixed plot, and that’s what makes it a surreal journey. Wonderland is not here to teach you a moral. It’s here to break your logic and invite you to explore your curious mind. 🎨 Animation that Dances with Imagination For a film made in 1951, the animatio...

 Sometimes, a movie made for children quietly ends up healing the child still living inside us. I watched “Elemental” on a quiet evening, expecting color, laughter, and some Pixar magic. What I didn’t expect was how deeply it would stir something within me — something about emotions, roots, relationships, and how hard we try to fit in without losing ourselves.                                             The Story — Simple, Yet So Profound In the city of Element City , where residents of fire, water, air, and earth live together — but not quite together — we meet Ember , a passionate fire element raised in her family’s small shop, and Wade , a gentle water element who cries as easily as he breathes. Their worlds weren’t meant to touch. Quite literally. But when they do, magic happens. Not just the fairy-tale kind, but the messy, tender, soul-stirring kind — the kind t...

 Pixar’s Finding Nemo is more than just a vibrant underwater adventure—it’s a deeply emotional journey about parenting, growth, and learning to let go . While the story is often remembered for its lovable characters and beautiful animation, one of the most powerful and relatable moments comes when Marlin—the overprotective father—finally learns to trust his son, Nemo . 🐠 The Plot in a Seashell The film follows Marlin , a clownfish who loses his wife and hundreds of eggs in a tragic barracuda attack. He’s left with just one surviving son— Nemo , who has a small fin but a big heart. Traumatized and scared, Marlin becomes overbearing , trying to shield Nemo from every potential danger in the ocean. But when Nemo gets captured by a diver and taken to a dentist’s fish tank in Sydney, Marlin is forced out of his comfort zone, embarking on an epic journey across the sea to find him.                             ...

  As a fervent movie enthusiast, I find immense joy and inspiration in exploring films that delve deep into the human experience. Pixar's Up stands out as a masterpiece that beautifully encapsulates themes of love, loss, and the rediscovery of purpose. The film's portrayal of Carl Fredricksen's journey resonates deeply, especially the pivotal scene where he uncovers a new motivation to embrace life.                                             ​ In this transformative moment, Carl revisits Ellie's adventure book, anticipating blank pages symbolizing unfulfilled dreams. Instead, he discovers that Ellie has filled these pages with cherished memories of their life together, concluding with a heartfelt note: "Thanks for the adventure—now go have a new one!" This revelation profoundly impacts Carl, illustrating that their shared life was the adventure itself and encouragin...

  By P. Vaishnavi                                                       I'll be honest — I walked into Inside Out 2 expecting a fun, animated escape. What I didn't expect was to feel... seen. These past few months, my usually sunny, glass-half-full self has felt more like glass-all-over-the-floor. Life's been a little heavier. Little things don’t feel so little anymore, and the voice in my head that once cheered me on has been quieter, overpowered by doubt and overthinking. Then came Inside Out 2 . Pixar once again takes us into Riley’s mind — except now, she’s 13, and just like me, figuring out who she’s becoming. Joy, Sadness, Anger, Fear, and Disgust are still there, but they’re joined by Anxiety, Envy, Embarrassment, and Ennui (yes, that last one totally reminded me of my current relationship with my phone and bed). What struck me most was...

Pixar's Inside Out isn't just an animated film—it's a profound journey into the heart of what it means to be human. Directed by Pete Docter, this 2015 masterpiece takes us inside the mind of 11-year-old Riley, where her core emotions— Joy, Sadness, Anger, Fear, and Disgust —navigate her experiences, thoughts, and growing pains.                      🧠 A Story Set Inside the Mind When Riley’s family moves to a new city, the emotional balance within her starts to unravel. As Joy and Sadness get accidentally displaced from the control center of Riley's mind, they embark on a colorful and emotional adventure to return home. Along the way, they explore Riley’s personality islands, long-term memory, imagination, and even abstract thought—each rendered in classic Pixar brilliance. 💛 My Favorite Scene: The Power of Sadness                          One of the most impactful ...

  By Pvaishnavi  Pixar has always had a knack for tugging at our heartstrings, but with Soul (2020), the studio elevated the art of animated storytelling to a new philosophical peak. Directed by Pete Docter ( Inside Out , Up ) and co-directed by Kemp Powers, Soul isn’t just a movie for kids — it’s a meditative, jazzy reflection on life’s meaning for audiences of all ages.                                        ✨ The Premise At its core, Soul follows Joe Gardner (voiced by Jamie Foxx), a middle school band teacher with a burning passion for jazz. Just when he finally gets his big break to play with the legendary Dorothea Williams, a freak accident lands him in "The Great Before" — a cosmic realm where souls are shaped before they're born. Desperate to return to his body and fulfill what he believes is his true purpose, Joe teams up with Soul 22 (voiced by Tina Fey), a stub...