Maamannan (2023) – The Eternal Battle Between Hogs and Dogs

~ Kirre Ranin ~ 2 Comments

I was expecting to both be entertained and satisfied and I got both. It is a film by one of my favourite directors working in Tamil cinema today, with one of my favourite actors as well. Summary:  Athiveeran "Veera" and his sweetheart Leela have a school teaching those of the lower caste, while his father … Continue reading Maamannan (2023) – The Eternal Battle Between Hogs and Dogs

Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani (2023) – It Is All About Letting Go

~ Kirre Ranin ~ 1 Comment

There is something magical going into the movie theatre to see a film from a director who you have followed since the beginning and seen all of their films. The first time really enhances the magic as you watch the screen, and there is plenty of magic of both emotion and care in this film. … Continue reading Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani (2023) – It Is All About Letting Go

Take 2: Om Shanti Om (2007) – Life Affirming Happiness Through Film Magic

~ Kirre Ranin ~ 1 Comment

-- Starting a new series called Take 2 to make new reviews of old films I have reviewed, since this blog has been going on for a while, and I have grown as a writer and either opinions have changed or I just want to sharpen those criticisms I had of the films. -- There … Continue reading Take 2: Om Shanti Om (2007) – Life Affirming Happiness Through Film Magic

Aayutha Ezhuthu / Yuva (2004) – Red Passion, Green Change, and Blue Romance

~ Kirre Ranin ~ 2 Comments

I was deciding whether to watch which language version first, the Tamil or the Hindi first since they were shot simultaneously. I decided to watch the Tamil version first, then the Hindi version. The plot is essentially the same in both films, only the actors and style are different to fit both language industries' conventions, … Continue reading Aayutha Ezhuthu / Yuva (2004) – Red Passion, Green Change, and Blue Romance

Pathaan (2023) – Powerful Action-Packed Portrait of King Khan

~ Kirre Ranin ~ 6 Comments

Ok, first off, I have to say that this a gritty, action-packed film in the best way. Sexy, raw, high-voltage and brutal in an entertaining way. Also. DO NOT LEAVE EARLY! Stay through 'Jhoome Jo Pathaan' at the end to see an end credits scene. This is merely the beginning of something great, so best … Continue reading Pathaan (2023) – Powerful Action-Packed Portrait of King Khan

Aayirathil Oruvan (2010) – An Epic Journey to the Haunted Past

~ Kirre Ranin ~ 2 Comments

This film...just blew me away. I had heard it is a classic and I can see why. It does not pull any punches and filled with atmosphere it was the smoothest 3 hours I spent staring at the screen. Somehow it balances so many things, yet still stays consistent, and looks absolutely stunning! Though, I … Continue reading Aayirathil Oruvan (2010) – An Epic Journey to the Haunted Past

Tara Vs Bilal (2022) – A 2000s Rom-Com With a Refreshing 2020s Heart

~ Kirre Ranin ~ 4 Comments

This is a film that gave me a feeling I thought had been lost, the warm fuzzy feeling in your chest as you laugh at the screen. It kept me smiling all the way through. Summary: Tara Kaul is a Kashmiri Pandit living with her grandfather in Delhi until she gets married to Vijay Sharma … Continue reading Tara Vs Bilal (2022) – A 2000s Rom-Com With a Refreshing 2020s Heart