Maalik (2025): Another Tired Ode to the Gangster That Even Rajkummar Rao Can’t Save

By BPN News Desk July 11, 2025

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Bollywood’s love affair with the gangster genre has officially reached saturation point—and Maalik is the latest, and possibly most fatigued, offering in this long line of glorified underworld sagas. There seems to be no dearth of filmmakers eager to romanticize crime lords, drug

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Superman (2025): James Gunn Reimagines the Man of Steel with Hope, Heart, and a Formidable Villain

By BPN News Desk July 11, 2025

James Gunn’s Superman (2025) arrives not just as a reboot of one of the most iconic characters in pop culture but as the foundational cornerstone of the new DC Universe. What emerges is a refreshing blend of heartfelt storytelling, political subtext, and spectacular visuals—anchored by standout performances from its principal cast. Unlike the darker iterations […]

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Jurassic World: Rebirth – A Familiar Roar That Echoes but Doesn’t Shake

By BPN News Desk July 4, 2025

I walked into Jurassic World: Rebirth with cautious optimism. The trailers promised a return to form, Gareth Edwards was at the helm, and the cast—Scarlett Johansson, Jonathan Bailey, and Mahershala Ali—felt like a refreshing shift from the aging ensemble of the last trilogy. And to be fair, the film does get a few things right. […]

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F1: The Movie – A Slick, Roaring Showcase of Speed, Star Power, and Stunning Realism

By BPN News Desk June 28, 2025

Director Joseph Kosinski, best known for Top Gun: Maverick, trades jets for race cars in F1: The Movie, a high-octane sports drama that blends cinematic spectacle with a familiar but effective emotional core. Anchored by Brad Pitt in a role that exudes effortless charisma, the film delivers precisely what it promises: a visceral, immersive, and […]

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Panchayat Season 4 Review: Politics Deepens, But at a Cost

By BPN News Desk June 25, 2025

Rating: ★★★★¼ (4.25/5) Panchayat has long been celebrated not just as a show, but as an experience—a gently humorous, richly textured look into the rhythms of rural India. The first two seasons found their footing by embracing the simplicity of village life, capturing everything from Abhishek Tripathi’s quiet urban alienation to the panchayat’s involvement in

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How to Train Your Dragon (2025) – A Familiar Flight with Real-World Wings

By BPN News Desk June 13, 2025

Rating: ★★★★☆ (4/5) I just walked out of the live-action How to Train Your Dragon and I have to say—it felt like reliving a cherished memory through a different lens. The film is a near frame-for-frame remake of the 2010 animated classic, and while that might sound redundant on paper, in execution it worked surprisingly […]

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Ballerina Movie Review: A Stylish John Wick Spin-off | 3.9/5

By Editor - News Desk June 12, 2025

As someone who’s followed the John Wick saga from its very first headshot to its globe-trotting underworld odyssey, I walked into Ballerina expecting more of what the franchise does best—high-octane action, cryptic assassins, and that uniquely stylish world-building. And in many ways, From the World of John Wick: Ballerina delivers exactly that. It’s a sleek, […]

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Ignore the Tomato Meter – This Is a Love Letter to Karate Kid Fans

By BPN News Desk June 2, 2025

For anyone who’s ever mimicked a crane kick in the living room or teared up hearing Mr. Miyagi’s life lessons, Karate Kid: Legends is less a film and more a heartfelt reunion. It’s not built for critics dissecting screenplay structure or lamenting franchise fatigue — it’s made for the fans. And in that mission, it […]

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

By BPN News Desk May 20, 2025

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 the most part, it delivers. The storyline picks up […]

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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 […]