Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning Review: A High-Octane, Emotionally Charged Finale That Almost Lands Perfectly

By BPN News Desk May 20, 2025

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With Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning, Tom Cruise returns as Ethan Hunt for what is touted as the final chapter of a franchise that has redefined modern action cinema. Directed once again by Christopher McQuarrie, the film promises spectacle, suspense, and a fitting farewell—and for

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Raid 2 Movie Review: A Gripping Sequel That Strikes With Silent Fury

By BPN News Desk May 3, 2025

In Raid 2, director Raj Kumar Gupta reunites with Ajay Devgn to deliver a taut, politically charged thriller that builds on the legacy of its 2018 predecessor. Set seven years after the original, this sequel sees Devgn’s no-nonsense IRS officer Amay Patnaik return for his 75th raid—this time against a powerful and deeply entrenched political […]

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Thunderbolts Movie Review: Marvel’s Bold Dive Into Morally Grey Territory

By BPN News Desk May 3, 2025

Thunderbolts marks a significant tonal shift for the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Directed by Jake Schreier, this film steps away from the traditional hero-villain dichotomy and embraces a darker, more complex narrative driven by flawed characters, emotional baggage, and redemption arcs. With a cast led by Florence Pugh and Sebastian Stan, Marvel’s latest team-up

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Ground Zero (2025) Review: A Quiet Salute That Walks the Line But Never Dares to Cross It

By BPN News Desk April 26, 2025

Rating: 3/5 In a cinematic landscape flooded with either loud patriotism or over-diluted secular appeasement, Ground Zero takes a middle road. Directed by Tejas Prabha Vijay Deoskar and frontlined by Emraan Hashmi, the film aims to capture the emotional and operational reality of a soldier fighting terrorism on Indian soil—without the hyperbole or chest-thumping clichés.

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Movie Review: Kesari Chapter 2 – A Stirring Courtroom Drama That Echoes Through History

By BPN News Desk April 19, 2025

Rating: 3.5/5 Following the roaring patriotism of the 2019 Kesari, Kesari Chapter 2 shifts gears into a more somber, intellectual space, opting for a courtroom drama rooted in historical trauma. This time, the battleground isn’t a fort under siege but the echoing halls of colonial justice — and leading the charge is Akshay Kumar, portraying […]

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Maranamass (2025) Review: A Dark Comedy That Rides on Chaos and Charisma

By BPN News Desk April 10, 2025

Maranamass (2025), directed by debutant Sivaprasad, is a black comedy that gleefully embraces chaos. With a quirky title and an even quirkier premise, the film follows a bus journey that spirals into a darkly comic, unpredictable night involving a serial killer, his intended victim, her unsuspecting lover, and a series of absurd passengers. Released alongside […]

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Bazooka (2025) Review: Mammootty Shines in a Stylish but Uneven Action Thriller

By BPN News Desk April 10, 2025

Bazooka (2025), directed by debutant Deeno Dennis, is an ambitious Malayalam action thriller that dares to blend gaming motifs with traditional crime drama. With Mammootty leading the charge as a mysterious ethical hacker named Antony John, and Gautham Vasudev Menon playing a stoic ACP Benjamin Joshua, the film sets out to deliver a stylized, high-concept […]

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Good Bad Ugly (2025) Review: A Fan-Pleasing Firework That Fizzles on Substance

By BPN News Desk April 10, 2025

Good Bad Ugly (2025), directed by Adhik Ravichandran, arrives as one of the most hyped Tamil releases of the year, primarily due to Ajith Kumar’s return to the screen in a mass-heavy avatar. With a stellar ensemble cast including Trisha Krishnan, Arjun Das, Yogi Babu, and Jackie Shroff, and a reported budget pushing ₹300 crore, […]

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“A Minecraft Movie” Review: Box Office Blockbuster, Critical Head-Scratcher, and Gen Alpha’s Cinematic Playground

By BPN News Desk April 10, 2025

When a film adaptation of the world’s most popular sandbox game was announced, expectations ranged from wild curiosity to cautious skepticism. On April 4, 2025, A Minecraft Movie hit theaters—and it did so like a diamond pickaxe to the face of conventional box office logic. Despite a Rotten Tomatoes critic score of just 49%, the […]

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Income Tax Department Seeks Clarification from Prithviraj Sukumaran

By BPN News Desk April 5, 2025

The Income Tax Department has issued a notice to actor and filmmaker Prithviraj Sukumaran, requesting clarification regarding his earnings from three films released in 2022: “Gold,” “Jana Gana Mana,” and “Kaduva.” Prithviraj co-produced and starred in these films but reportedly did not receive remuneration as an actor. Instead, he earned