Anupama Chopra Reviews

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Anupama Chopra, founder & editor of Film Companion, is a film critic, television anchor and book author. She has been writing about Bollywood since 1993. Her work has appeared in publications such as The New York Times, Hindustan Times, The Los Angeles Times and Vogue (India).

Here you can find all of her reviews for movies from across the globe.

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Manjummel Boys Movie Review (With Spoilers) by Anupama Chopra | Soubin Shahir | Sreenath Bhasi

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05/31/24 • 4 min

"Manjummel Boys" is a deeply emotional tribute to friendship, inspired by a true incident. Director Chidambaram masterfully captures the bond of ordinary men facing extraordinary circumstances. The film's power transcends screen size, evoking gasps and tears even on a second viewing. Through poignant flashbacks and powerful visuals, it explores themes of courage and camaraderie, underscored by the timeless song "Kanmani Anbodu Kadhalan." In this review, we analyse the Soubin Shahir and Sreenath Bhasi starrer, and talk about the film in detIl. #ManjummelBoys #SoubinShahir #SreenathBhasi

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Aadujeevitham - The Goat Life Movie Review by Anupama Chopra | Prithviraj Sukumaran | Blessy

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04/03/24 • 4 min

Explore Prithviraj's compelling portrayal of Najeeb in Aadujeevitham, depicting the harsh realities of migrant life in the Middle East. Amidst breathtaking visuals and immersive sound design, and music by A.R. Rahman, witness Najeeb's journey of endurance and resilience through the lens of Director Blessy and his astounding direction capabilities.

Shaitaan Movie Review by Anupama Chopra | Ajay Devgn, R. Madhavan, Jyotika | Film Companion

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03/08/24 • 5 min

Experience the chilling depths of 'Shaitaan' where R. Madhavan, in a standout performance, portrays an intruder from hell. Unravel the dark narrative as Vanraj, a black magic connoisseur, inflicts unimaginable torment on a hapless family. Director Vikas Bahl explores the eerie atmosphere of a farmhouse, echoing classic horror tropes. As parental love clashes with supernatural horrors, 'Shaitaan' takes you on a rollercoaster of fear and suspense. Is the family able to replicate the terror we see in their eyes, to the one the audience feels while watching the same?

BellBottom | Bollywood Movie Review by Anupama Chopra | Akshay Kumar, Lara Dutta | Film Companion

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09/17/21 • 5 min

BellBottom, inspired by true events, is set in the 1980s, described as a time when hijacking had become rampant. The films propels itself forward on a certain caper-style energy, slickness and scale. Watch Anupama Chopra's review of BellBottom on @Amazon Prime Video India , starring Akshay Kumar, Lara Dutta among others.

Thar | Movie Review by Anupama Chopra | Anil Kapoor, Harsh Varrdhan Kapoor, Fatima Sana Shaikh

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05/06/22 • 6 min

Thar visually echoes other Hindi films that have Hollywood Westerns imprinted in their DNA. Be warned, Thar is disturbingly violent. Listen to Anupama Chopra's full review to know more.

Salaam Venky Movie Review by Anupama Chopra | Kajol | Film Companion

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12/09/22 • 8 min

Salaam Venky is based on a book called The Last Hurrah by Shrikant Murthy, which itself was based on the life of a young chess player named Kolavennu Venkatesh who suffered from DMD. To know more about the movie, check the review by Anupama Chopra.

Salaar Movie Review by Anupama Chopra | Prabhas, Prashanth Neel | Film Companion

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12/22/23 • 6 min

Salaar starring Prabhas, Prithviraj Sukumaran, Shruti Haasan, and Meenakshi Chaudhary is unapologetically over-the-top, and yes, it can be confusing. It's the kind of film that would benefit from a 'KUNJI' – essentially, a guidebook for dummies. Will I return for part 2? Absolutely. Visit us at http://filmcompanion.in Have you subscribed to Film Companion yet? Join us here - http://bit.ly/FCsubscribe Follow Us On: https://www.facebook.com/filmcompanion https://www.twitter.com/filmcompanion http://instagram.com/filmcompanion

109: Baaghi 3 | Bollywood Movie Review by Anupama Chopra | Tiger Shroff | Shraddha Kapoor

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03/06/20 • 5 min

Baaghi 3 is an adaptation of the 2012 Tamil film Vettai. Starring the platonic ideal of the Bollywood action hero Tiger Shroff, and Riteish Deshmukh & Shraddha Kapoor, more than action, this film needs a story to hang on to.

123: Raat Akeli Hai | Anupama Chopra's Review | Radhika Apte | Nawazuddin Siddiqui

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07/31/20 • 7 min

Raat Akeli Hai on Netflix India begins as the classic whodunnit – one murder, many suspects. With Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Radhika Apte, Shweta Tripathi in pivotal roles, debutant director Honey Trehan and writer Smita Singh use the genre conventions to create a horrifying portrait of patriarchy. Listen to this review to find out more.

Best Films of 2023 | Anupama Chopra | Film Companion

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01/13/24 • 7 min

2023 has been a year filled with comebacks, surprises, and unanimously loved characters; all tied together with some stellar storytelling and direction. As the curtains close, we embark on a celebratory journey to unveil the top 5 Indian films that redefined cinematic excellence. In this video, Anupama Chopra lists her favourite movies of the year, and we hope you’d do the same in the comments below.
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