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8/10
Totally human and inspiring
16 September 2023
Wow! What a film ive seen after a long time. Its totally human and natural. I dont see directors over doing it which makes it beautiful. He is a family man with ambitions and I am glad that the portrayal of migrants is excellent. Would strongly recommend it to parents/students looking for some inspirational content. The acting was marvelous. The sets were great as well. The film portrays American rural life, ambitious struggle for education and a dream larger than life. Moreover its humanized in every sense as it portrays rich family and cultural values amongst migrants. A true definition of American dream for outsiders. Beautiful film!!!!!
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The Last of Us (2023– )
9/10
When World War Z meets Chernobyl
16 January 2023
Excellent start to a wonderful new series on HBO. The performances are superb. Pedro Pascal plays Joel, and has given tremendous strength to the show by being a caring father and a care taker. You need such men in Post-Apocalyptic world. The sets are brilliant as well. I would say the class of Chernobyl is pretty evident in this show. The story is building up and the first episode has just set the tone right. Bella who plays Ellie has come strong after her performance in Game of Thrones. I think this is the next big thing on HBO. The story line is nothing new but the way its being presented is brilliant. The first episode has set high standards! Lets see how the rest goes!!
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8/10
Experience it ... dont expect it to be super heroes film
4 March 2022
I cant believe why the ratings are so low? It deserves a good 7 or 8 for the brilliant cinematography!! For those who love classics like Dances with the wolves and other 90s, this is the film for them. Slow ... natural and lost in nature! Its the kind of film that doesnt need any action, its all there !!! The ratings cannot be trusted. It seems like people expected spiderman to jump in these landscapes!!! Watch it with no bias and you d love it!!!
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Garm Hava (1974)
8/10
A true Art Gem
26 November 2020
Film such as Garam Hava is a strong reminder how cinema plays an important role in bringing realistic perspectives. Partition of India did bring true consequences which this film highlights. This is what art is all about i.e to make it look as realistic as possible. The actors such as Balraj Sahini has given a performance of a life time. Sadly he didnt live to see his own on screen performance. Any way ... a great film with serious message behind.
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8/10
Miss you Khan
24 July 2020
Angrezi Medium is the last big screen performance of Irfan Khan! I just wanted to see it for him! Seeing his films over the decades, just cudnt miss his last one. It doesnt matter if its good or bad, its his last performance. Over all the film is a light one too. I liked the father daughter relation and it encourages parents to go at all lengths to educate their children. Even if its out of their league!!! Knowing that Khan is no more ... you just kinda feel sentimental while watching Khan for the last time!!!!! Miss you forever!!
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Into the Night (II) (2020–2021)
9/10
A planner coaster
2 May 2020
You feel you are on a roller coaster ride but only in an aeroplane. The first episode is excellent. Thrilling and tense! The unpredictability adds to the thrill. The acting and plot can have some weakness at times but in general its good. Lets see how the rest of the episodes go but it was very entertaining.
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The Valhalla Murders (2019–2020)
8/10
Procedural policing and scenic
19 April 2020
A very good series. Dont go for some of the low reviews. Its unfair to give it a 1 or 2. Just because you dont like it doesnt mean its bad. Its scenic, its procedural, not as flashy as hollywood but its serious good content!
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Article 15 (2019)
8/10
Compelling, bold and social change
27 August 2019
One of the rare beauties of Bollywood. A crime drama highlighting the complex caste issues. Ayushman acted perfectly and the theme was equally powerful. Its not about India or Pakistan or elsewhere. Its how the world thrives upon the shoulders of working labour class. Loved the film. Its not a typical film with songs and dances. Its serious and its meant for social change! Bravo from Pakistan!
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Mirage (2018)
8/10
Thrilling .. absolutely edge of the seat
31 March 2019
Its the best thing you have on Netflix right now! Watch it! The story is perfectly thrilling. It keeps you on edge most of the time. You want to save some one but then can you bear the consequences? I would also recommend The Invisible Guest from the same director. Time travel or Time space movies are not for every one but those who love it would find this movie absolutely perfect.
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Rake (2010–2018)
9/10
Natural, funny and very human
15 December 2018
The sad reality that mainstream shows over shadow many masterpieces from around the globe. This is an excellent series which I never wudve come across had there been no Netflix. Cleaver Green's character has many many aspects one can relate to. He is a bit of everything from drug drama to serious intellectual court series with serious humour. Watch it folks. Its a best Australian series Ive seen so far.
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The Good Doctor (2017–2024)
8/10
Brilliant show if you forget Sherlock and House MD
7 October 2017
People have generally given it 8.6 as rating but some of the negative comments doesn't do justice. Yes it has moments of brilliance like Sherlock and intuitive abilities like MD but it should not be mixed with those master class series. The role has perfectly suited Freddie Highmore. Yes some of the other characters need some uplifting but boy Fredie was great. Yes these are fictionalized series, and relating it to reality will be a big mistake. It may not be one of my most fav series but it definitely is worth a watch and is not boring at all!!!
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Berlin Station (2016–2019)
Spy Vs Whistle Blowers at Best
24 September 2016
Its an excellent new series. Its still to be aired and we are seeing some judgmental reviews already. The series need time and story needs to be understood in it's context. Some have criticized the story for being about hunting down whistle blowers. Well the story just began. It shows, how much spy agencies are on the verge of collapsing their personal identity all the time. It also reveals how people with potential sources can be a threat to the worlds biggest spy agency. At the same, it highlights personal lives, tedious inside jobs and also the rogues within the various agencies. It also shows how German spy agency and the CIA work together in the marriage of inconvenience.

I must say its a thriller with a very strong cast and must be seen without any prejudice. Spy agencies are controversial around the world and this series makes every thing more intriguing. Its not even aired but quality music, great camera work and outstanding cast should make it one of the successful new series. I highly recommend it to people with taste in spy movies.
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Peaky Blinders (2013–2022)
9/10
Classy season which grows with time
8 January 2016
The season is sheer class which grabs your attention the moment you start seeing it. The good thing about Peaky Blinders is that, it grows with time. The directors have let it grow slowly and have been good at not over doing it. It looks natural and you find it close to reality. Cillian Murphy has been outclass in his performance as a lead actor. Hez cool, classy and is well articulated for future. This is his strongest performance in his entire career and I've started loving him for that. Folks watching Narcos and other seasons on gangz will find this appealing in its own way. A must see for folks interested in top quality British Season!!!!!
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Narcos (2015–2017)
9/10
Absolutely gripping, realistic and fast paced
31 August 2015
Fascinating, thrilling and powerful in all aspects. Brilliant acting performance by Wagner Moura playing Pablo Escobar. Boyd Holbrook as Steve Murphy is in a role of his life time. The background voice of Murphy, the scenic Columbia and the busy urban life makes it visually aesthetic as well. It is the best on Netflix at the moment. Netflix has once again lived up to to the expectation by bringing a show which is next to reality. Another good thing about "NARCOS" is the the fast pace it has to keep the audience engaged. Film lovers who like gangster movies will find this new series gripping. Folks looking out for some action paced crime drama should definitely hang on to this one. First episode will grab your attention to the level that you would want to see all ten episodes at once. Finally we got some gangster stuff to look at in classic settings.
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Danny Collins (2015)
7/10
Simplicity that won many hearts!
16 July 2015
Sometimes little stories with simple themes gives you a very good perspective. We are all kind of stuck in the corporate world, and may have our closest relationships at stake. This emotionally, yet simplistic act by Al-Pacino tells us what we may miss later in our lives or even now. There is nothing more important than finding your own true voice no matter how late one comes across it. Danny Collins is a perfect story which tells us that it's never too late to make a comeback to some of the things that matter the most in our lives. It's not a typical spiritual film but has great spiritual lessons. Generosity is one of the key elements of happiness and sometimes it can ease the burden. I must say Al-Pacino, may have not been the perfect choice for being cast as a rock star but his awesomeness is enough to counter any criticism on the film. His humor just won many hearts
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True Detective: Down Will Come (2015)
Season 2, Episode 4
9/10
Gearing up the Pace!
14 July 2015
Warning: Spoilers
Episode 4 was one of the best of this season so far. The way story was developing and the way everything paced up was just classy. The director has done well in building the chemistry of characters in first three episodes. Now its all ready for some spiced up tricky,messy and troubling cop story. The acting has been brilliant by all three detectives, sadly they were being compared to Mathew McConoughey's True Detective. The settings are different and also the plot line is different, so makes no sense in silly comparisons. Episode 4 action was a booster in all sense, as now people are going to stick with it. Desperately waiting for episode 5 now!
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