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“SORE: A WIFE FROM THE FUTURE”

A Genre of Indonesian Romantic Science Fantasy💥 written and directed by Yandy Laurens, based on his 2017 web series of the same name🤝🏻 with music by Ofel Obaja Setiawan, cinematography by Dimas Bagus Triatma, and editing by Hendra Adhi Susanto🤞🏻

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Jonathan, an adrift photographer living alone in Croatia, wakes one day to find Sore, a mysterious woman claiming to be his wife from the future😮 sent to help him rewrite his life and correct his habits before time runs out✨ their encounter sets off a poetic, time-looping romance that asks whether love can truly change destiny✨

Dion Wiyoko reprises his role as Jonathan beautifully🫶🏻 keeping the nostalgia of the original series alive while bringing deeper emotional resonance this time around😌 his performance feels grounded, sincere and perfectly attuned to the bittersweetly reflective tone of the narrative🤝🏻

Sheila Dara Aisha is the heart and soul of this film💥 her portrayal of Sore is subtle without ever being understated; she moves between gentle warmth, quiet strength and heartbreaking vulnerability with an emotional fluency that captivates and lingers long after her scenes end💜—a performance rightly recognized with Best Actress acclaim at the Indonesian Film Festival.

The way the film explores its time-loop concept is elegant and clean, never bogging down in exposition🙇🏻‍♂️but instead letting emotion and memory carry the weight🫠 the repetition of moments cleverly mirrors how relationships themselves revisit pain, hope and understanding again and again.

Supporting players like Goran Bogdan, Livio Badurina, Lara Nekić, Mathias Muchus, and Maya Hasan add texture to Jonathan’s world😌 but the film always keeps its focus on the intimate dynamic between its two leads as they navigate love, loss and fate🤝🏻.

Visually and musically the film is breathtaking🫶🏻 the warm cinematography and evocative score enhance both the everyday scenes and the surreal loops, giving each moment an emotional richness that feels immersive✨ critics have pointed out how the aesthetic and pacing never feel forced, allowing the story’s heart to beat clearly throughout.

The film’s biggest strength is its ability to turn a high-concept sci-fi idea into something deeply personal and relatable — a meditation on love, choices and the hope that we might choose each other again and again🫡 even if some viewers may find the concept nuanced, the emotional clarity keeps us invested all the way😌.

LANGUAGE: INDONESIAN, CROATIAN, ENGLISH
YEAR: 2025
IMDb: 7.7/10

My Rating: 4.7/5🍀

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“Sore: A Wife From The Future” becomes a hauntingly beautiful and reflective romance🫶🏻 where time, love and choice intertwine with poetic precision✨ Laurens crafts a story that feels both imaginative and deeply emotional, anchored by stellar performances from Dion Wiyoko and Sheila Dara Aisha, whose chemistry gives real soul to a visually rich and thought-provoking narrative🤝🏻 even if its concept is lofty, the heart of the film beats clearly and stays with us long after the credits roll.💕

When love insists on repeating itself, even time bends to listen🫠

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“TRON: ARES”

A Genre of Science Fiction🫶🏻 Action😮 directed by Joachim Rønning written by Jesse Wigutow, from a story by Wigutow and David DiGilio. It is the third installment in the Tron series and sequel to Tron: Legacy (2010)🫶🏻

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Mankind encounters highly advanced AI beings for the first time🙃 when Ares, a sophisticated program, exits the digital world for a dangerous mission in the real world, marking a risky collision between humanity and machine intelligence😌which blends old franchise lore with new futuristic stakes in a bold, if uneven, evolution of the Tron universe💥

Jared Leto as Ares feels cool and visually striking🤝🏻 his portrayal of an AI with a mysterious edge and digital swagger gives the film a strong visual anchor🫶🏻 though some critics noted his performance can feel underplayed against the spectacle and worldbuilding, creating a disconnect between presence and emotional depth🙇🏻‍♂️

Greta Lee, Evan Peters, Jodie Turner-Smith, Hasan Minhaj, Arturo Castro, and Gillian Anderson each have distinct roles spread across the story😮 delivering neat performances and capturing moments of tension, clarity, and conflict🫶🏻 but the film often leans more into cause-and-effect plot mechanics than deep emotional beats, so while the acting remains solid, the power of their arcs doesn’t always fully land.

What truly stands out is the visual execution🫶🏻 the way digital elements like the Grid merge with reality gives us nostalgic chills✨ especially the homage to the iconic light cycle sequences which feel like a visual throwback with modern flair🫡 critics and fans alike pointed out the spectacular IMAX aesthetic and neon-soaked visuals that carry much of the film’s impact🔥

However, the narrative often feels forgettable and surface-level🙃 with moments that prioritize effect over emotional connection. While it expands the Tron mythos and leans into futuristic AI ideas, many arcs seem more like setups than deep character journeys, making some scenes feel observational rather than truly impactful🫶🏻

The musical choices by Nine Inch Nails give this entry a distinctive sonic pulse that elevates key set pieces and further separates it from earlier installments, blending rock-driven energy with futuristic tones🫡 but even this bold soundscape sometimes can’t push past the sense of visual treat without emotional weight🙂

LANGUAGE: ENGLISH
YEAR: 2025
IMDb: 6.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 53%💥

My Rating: 3.7/5🐾

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"Tron: Ares" delivers a striking visual feast with its neon-rich world and bold digital-meets-real concept🤖🔥 the expansion of AI lore and homage to franchise history give it pulse, but its emotional connection remains shallow, pacing sometimes scattershot, and character depth being uneven😌even so, its style, music and spectacle make it worthwhile for fans of futuristic action and nostalgic returns✨

When digital dreams touch reality, the thrill shines brightest😇even if the heart feels just out of reach🌀

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“3-BODY PROBLEM”

A Genre of Science Fiction📺 series created by David Benioff, D. B. Weiss, and Alexander Woo, who were the creators of Game Of Thrones🫶🏻which is the third adaptation of the Chinese novel series Remembrance of Earth's Past🤝🏻by former computer engineer Liu Cixin😌

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A fateful decision in 1960s China sends ripples across space and time🙃 forcing a group of modern scientists to face the greatest existential threat humanity has ever known🤧

The series centers on a diverse group of characters, mainly scientists🫡, who encounter an extraterrestrial civilization, triggering numerous threats and profound changes for humanity that is setting up a multi-layered story😮which unfolds between past and present in a non-linear yet surprisingly accessible weave🫠

The series builds its emotional core through a large ensemble cast🫶🏻 each performance adds depth with Jovan Adepo, John Bradley, Rosalind Chao, Liam Cunningham, Eiza González, Jess Hong, Marlo Kelly, Alex Sharp, Sea Shimooka, Zine Tseng, Saamer Usmani, Benedict Wong, Jonathan Pryce and each character carries a unique weight that makes their journey compelling and worth investing in🫡

The narrative’s exploration of a superior alien race approaching Earth with balancing coexistence with ominous conquest where it brings existential dread and philosophical layers to the sci-fi premise🤧 the idea that these aliens learn our darkest impulses before deciding whether to invade gives a powerful emotional momentum that stayed with us even after the finale🙃

There are moments where the dialogue feels heavy with theoretical physics😅 and you might feel like you’re briefly in a lecture hall, but those scenes are balanced by personal stories and moral conflicts that keep the human stakes front and centre🙇🏻‍♂️

The series keeps us on edge with cliffhangers that smartly set up what’s to come😌 questions like whether humanity is worth saving, or whether survival itself has a cost, drive the characters forward🫠 and the superior race’s judgment of humans becomes a chilling mirror to our own flaws💯

Visually, the series impresses🫶🏻 the game-world sequences, the design of sophons, and the cosmic aesthetics are standout elements that enhance the more cerebral beats🫡

Still, the series isn’t always gripping in a pulse-pounding sense, but it compels you to keep watching to find out how each thread resolves—especially with its mix of intimate human reaction and sprawling cosmic tension😌 it challenges how we think about life, morality, and survival, and flips the idea that killing is simply good or bad when survival is at stake🫠

LANGUAGE: ENGLISH, MANDARIN
YEAR: 2024
IMDb: 7.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 78%🍅

My Rating: 3.5/5💫

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SEASON: 01
EPISODES: 08

"3-Body Problem" becomes an ambitious blend of science fiction and philosophical drama📺 where humanity’s hopes and fears collide over cosmic unknowns🤧and the ensemble cast gives strong commitment to complex character arcs🙇🏻‍♂️and while its pacing and physics-heavy dialogue occasionally slow momentum, the series holds intellectual intrigue and emotional resonance through its climax and cliffhangers😌

When the stars judge us😇, survival becomes a question of conscience🫠

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“ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER”

A Genre of Black Comedy😁 Action Thriller💥 written, co-produced, and directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, which is loosely based on and inspired by the 1990 novel Vineland by Thomas Pynchon💥with music by Jonny Greenwood, cinematography by Michael Bauman, and editing by Andy Jurgensen🤞🏻

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Bob is a washed-up revolutionary🙂who lives in a state of stoned paranoia, surviving off-grid with his spirited and self-reliant daughter, Willa🫶🏻When his evil nemesis resurfaces and Willa goes missing🫣, the former radical scrambles to find her as both father and daughter battle the consequences of their pasts🫡, leading to relentless chases, political tension, and unexpected alliances across a chaotic modern landscape🤧

Leonardo DiCaprio delivers a massive and layered performance🫶🏻 portraying a former radical forced back into battle😌which is his weary swagger, emotional conflict and paternal desperation give the character deep humanity💥, while his inner conscience plays like a quiet war in his expressions before it explodes in action🔥critics note how the role feels both propulsive and tragically earnest in its resistance narrative.

Sean Penn scores high as a corrupt military antagonist🧐his rigid facade paired with haunting violence makes him a formidable force as often compared to relentless cinematic villains in classic thrillers🫡and pushes the film’s survival stakes into intense territory😮

Benicio del Toro, though limited in screen time, scores a cool and memorable presence💥 his calm, almost detached energy adds a powerful layer of dark humor and unexpected depth that lingers in key moments✨

Teyana Taylor triggers the narrative early in fierce style🔥 her presence brings sharp tonal shifts that underline how unpredictable this world is, even if her arc fades sooner than expected.

Chase Infiniti’s acting debut is strong 😋 her portrayal of a spirited daughter whose fear transforms into fierce resistance carries emotional weight and especially in scenes where her dialogue becomes a raw, unforgettable plea‍🤧 that resonates deeper than its genre might suggest.

The Christmas Adventurers Club arc works as a surreal and frightening backdrop🫠 a secret society mystery that adds layers of paranoia and ideological chaos, keeping the narrative both meta and thrillingly unpredictable🫠

On the whole, the screenplay balances fury, satire, and visceral momentum💥 with a jazz-like rhythm of chaos and reflection, tying together violence, power, resistance🤧, and oddly tender father-daughter bonds in a unique cinematic voice reminiscent of a screwball counterculture caper🫶🏻

LANGUAGE: ENGLISH
YEAR: 2025
IMDb: 7.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 94%🍅

My Rating: 4.6/5✨

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"One Battle After Another" becomes a bold and sprawling cinematic ride🔥 where profound emotional depth meets chaotic action and black comedy🤝🏻 DiCaprio anchors the film with a powerful mix of humor, pain, and persistence, while Penn and del Toro amplify the stakes with intense presence🫡 even if its sprawling ambition occasionally feels overlong, the film’s blend of political satire, thrilling set pieces and emotional gravity hits in a way that lingers long after the credits roll✨

When the world fights back😌, sometimes the only battle left is inside ourselves💥

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“NEW WORLD”

A Genre of South Korean Epic Crime Drama💥 written and directed by Park Hoon-jung, with music by Jo Yeong-wook, cinematography by Chung Chung-hoon, and editing by Moon Se-kyung🤞🏻

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Kang, the head of police🙂, orders Lee Ja-sung, an undercover police officer, participate in the New World project🤐where he struggles to balance his commitment to duty with his rise inside Korea’s powerful Goldmoon crime syndicate🫣, where loyalties blur and ambition collides with harsh reality in a gripping battle for control and survival🥷🏻

Lee Jung-jae delivers a massive💫, compelling performance🤝🏻 portraying Lee Ja-sung’s intense internal conflict with sharp precision as an undercover agent whose rise from the bottom to near the top feels like a tense noir odyssey with emotional weight and bloody consequence😮 the way subtle expressions carry his dilemma, especially toward the pre-climax, is standout and resonant🍀

Choi Min-Sik gives his usual powerhouse support😋 his presence anchors the film’s moral ambiguity, and his scenes are riddled with taut tension also especially in the way law enforcement treats its pawns🫠like they are disposable, which lands a heavy emotional hit🙂.

Hwang Jung-min and Park Sung-woong as opposing brothers and power contenders bring explosive energy🔥 their ambition, calculated ruthlessness and raw intensity elevate the syndicate conflict through every twist, giving the crime saga its full depth and explosive dynamics😌

Above all, the story is perfectly built and strong, elevating every player within it🫣 guns, betrayals and bloodshed are intense, and though the core power struggle follows familiar paths, it still grips you as the gangster drama unfolds and the throne remains in question🤐

The climax may feel predictable in angle, but the emotional investment and character arcs keep us on edge😌and the twist that sums everything up is sharp and memorable🫶🏻 the post-climax flashback scene hits deep, shifting us from notions of justice and injustice to hard reflections on loyalty and friendship🍀

LANGUAGE: KOREAN
YEAR: 2013
IMDb: 7.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 63%🍅

My Rating: 4.5/5✨

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New World delivers a taut, deeply engaging crime saga where infiltration, ambition and fractured loyalties collide💥Lee Jung-jae anchors the story with a powerful lead performance, supported by an exceptional ensemble that brings height and nuance to every conflict🤝🏻while familiar genre beats show predictability, the emotional stakes and post-climax reflection on loyalty make it a satisfying and hard-hitting journey😌

In a world of shadows and power🧐, every choice defines who we become🫡

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“EDEN LAKE”

A Genre of Horror Thriller💥 written and directed by James Watkins in his directorial debut which doesn't seem like one but a masterpiece🙈, with music by David Julyan, cinematography by Christopher Ross, and editing by Jon Harris🤞🏻

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When a young couple goes to a remote wooded lake for a romantic getaway🫶🏻, their quiet weekend is shattered by an aggressive group of local kids🙂Rowdiness quickly turns to rage as the teens terrorize the couple in unimaginable ways🫠, and a weekend outing becomes a bloody battle for survival🤐

The opening makes us connect deeply with the couple and their dreams for the future😌 that warm normalcy feels real and gentle… but it gets shattered by raw hostility and unprovoked violence🤐 the shift is slow, chilling, and brutally effective✨

Kelly Reilly is on another level🤞🏻 her performance carries fear, pain and survival instinct so naturally that we desperately want her to escape🫠 her eyes alone show terror, hope and heartbreak💥 she becomes the emotional spine of the film.

Michael Fassbender brings gritty realism🤐 his will to live, to fight and to protect feels raw and human😒 his rage is not heroic but desperate, and that makes it even more disturbing🫡

The child characters with Jack O’Connell, Finn Atkins, Thomas Turgoose, James Gandhi, Jumayn Hunter build pure irritation😌 their cruelty feels casual, almost playful🫡 and that makes it more terrifying🫣When their parents enter in the climax, the film turns into a social nightmare🫠 where denial, blind love and fear erase justice🥲 and consequences fall only on the victim🤐

This is where the film becomes deeply disturbing🤐 it reflects modern parenting😒 lack of structure🙂 and how neglect can grow monsters in silence🤐 the fear it plants is not cinematic but it feels real, possible, and close🙄

The flaw could be that the emotional brutality becomes too heavy😅 some moments feel hopelessly cruel, but that unflinching brutality is also why the film stays inside us🙇🏻‍♂️

LANGUAGE: ENGLISH
YEAR: 2008
IMDb: 6.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 76%🍅

My Rating: 4.8/5☃️

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"Eden Lake" becomes a gut-punch experience💥 where raw violence meets bleak realism🤐 strong performances, slow-burn tension and a cruel ending make it unforgettable😒 even if it hurts to watch, the film’s mirror on society and parenting lingers long after the screen goes dark🫡

When Evil grows quietly, even Love becomes blind🥲

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“DEMON CITY SHINJUKU”

A Genre of Japanese Horror😌 Action🫶🏻 anime based on the novel by Hideyuki Kikuchi, directed by Yoshiaki Kawajiri, with music by Kaoru Wada, cinematography (animation direction) by Yoshinori Kanada, and editing by Masashi Furukawa🤞🏻

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In a demon-infested Tokyo, the defender Kyoya rises to save Earth from an evil lord’s forces converging on Shinjuku🫠 setting the tone for a dark, visually intense battle of humans vs demons that blends horror and action in classic anime fashion🙂

The visuals were natural and striking💥 with blood and gore that fits the tone🫶🏻 even if the overall narrative felt predictable😌 the screenplay places events in a neat, engaging flow✨

Kyoya and Sayaka’s dynamics were cool and neat🤝🏻 their chemistry grows as they fight demons together😅 adding a fun companion energy to the intense world.

Rebi Ra, the villain with a sick mindset of bringing demons to the world for power🙃 had strong presence, but I wished we saw more of his action sequences like in the opening😌

Then there’s the little kid on skates and Mephisto, who seems all-powerful yet detached from events🤞🏻 capturing our eye and adding a quirky, unpredictable energy to the story🫡

The world setting with demons, powers, and dark forces is deep and atmospheric😇 giving the film its strongest perks, even if at times we wish for more action or emotional depth from certain beats🫡

LANGUAGE: JAPANESE
YEAR: 1988
IMDb: 6.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 56%💥

My Rating: 3.9/5🌊

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"Demon City Shinjuku" takes us into a visually raw and dark anime realm where horror blends with action🫶🏻 Kyoya–Sayaka chemistry and side characters like Mephisto make it interesting🤞🏻but the predictable story, limited emotional depth and underused villain moments stop it from becoming truly memorable🫡 still, as a dark fantasy action anime, it works well for mood, visuals and nostalgia🌊

When darkness invades the city, courage becomes the last light😇

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“POSSESSION”

A Genre of Psychological Horror🤐 Drama🫠 written and directed by Andrzej Żuławski where he wrote the screenplay during his phase of a painful divorce🙂, with music by Andrzej Korzyński, cinematography by Bruno Nuytten, and editing by Marie-Sophie Dubus🤞🏻

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A broken marriage slowly turns into madness😒 when Mark's wife Anna asks him for a divorce but he suspects that she is having an affair and hires a private investigator🫠Meanwhile, he begins an affair with his son's teacher who is Anna's lookalike🙃which unleashes the untold horror with Anna🤐

Isabelle Adjani was on a whole different level🤐 the way she shows possession by darkness hits the nerve directly, so real and disturbing that it stayed with her even after the film ended🥲 her performance feels like pain turned into motion and scream🙃

Sam Neill shows how expectation itself can create the monster inside a man😒 not everyone releases it, but some unleash it in horrifying ways🙃 his slow breakdown feels natural yet terrifying🫠

Heinz Bennent gives a stylish and aesthetic act😌 bringing a strange charm mixed with desire and control🫡 which adds another disturbing layer to the story🙂

The film works as a visceral and allegorical take on a collapsing marriage🫠 using surreal and body horror to show psychological breakdown😇 jealousy, obsession and the monstrous side of love😒 set against Cold War Berlin as a metaphor for inner and outer separation🫣

The movie leaves behind the grotesque legacy of a failed relationship🙃 where love doesn’t heal or make us better😌 instead it pushes us toward self-destruction, where shame and obsession meet🫡 in the end, we are the makers of our own evil🤐

LANGUAGE: ENGLISH
YEAR: 1981
IMDb: 7.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 86%🍅

My Rating: 4.3/5❄️

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"Possession" takes us into a terrifying emotional hell where love turns into obsession and identity breaks apart🤐 led by Isabelle Adjani’s unforgettable performance and Żuławski’s raw vision🤝🏻 even when it hurts to watch, it stays inside long after the film ends🫠

When love rots, it doesn’t die🫡it mutates into something monstrous🥲

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“NO OTHER CHOICE"

A Genre of Satirical Black Comedy Thriller😮 written and directed by Park Chan-wook, with music by Jo Yeong-Wook, cinematography by Kim Woo-Hyung, and editing by Kim Sang-bum & Kim Ho-bin🤞🏻which is based on the novel "The Ax" by Donald Westlake🤞🏻

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Man-su, a dedicated paper company veteran abruptly laid off after 25 years, who spirals into absurd and extreme lengths eliminating competition to secure the job he wants🫠 and offering a biting reflection on how far survival instinct can push him when societal pressures leave no other choice🤐

Lee Byung-hun delivers an exceptional performance🤝🏻 portraying Man-su with deep humanity as he oscillates between desperation, dark humour, and violence for his family’s survival🫠we’re pulled into his choices and sympathies even as things spiral out of control.

Son Ye-jin as his wife brings a grounded counterbalance✨ embodying the emotional strain of their shared economic anxiety, showing how far love and pragmatism collide when the world knocks you down💪🏻

Park Hee-soon, Lee Sung-min, Yeom Hye-ran, and Cha Seung-won in supporting roles give sharp character beats😮 enriching the satirical depth and adding both tension and odd humour to Man-su’s chaotic journey😮

The film takes us on an ominous ride over human nature and survival instincts😌pushing us to confront the uncomfortable edges where desperation overtakes morality, and every strategic move leaves us questioning our own limits🫠even when we connect with their hardships, the paths chosen unsettle us profoundly🙃

At several turns, we’re forced into decisions without clear alternatives🥺 and the ending where the wife comes to terms with everything for the sake of family stability is a bleak reminder of how economic necessity can push even ordinary people into dark places🫐 it touches the very normalcy we live with, unseen until we’re backed into a corner🤐

LANGUAGE: KOREAN
YEAR: 2025
IMDb: 7.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 98%🍅

My Rating: 4.7/5🍀

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"No Other Choice" takes us into a chillingly clever satire🔥where Park Chan-wook uses dark humour and absurdity to expose the raw edges of human survival and societal pressures🤝🏻 Lee Byung-hun anchors the film with a performance that’s both heart-wrenching and grimly comic🫶🏻 even if the tale’s extremity may unsettle some, its mirror on reality hits hard and lingers🔥

When survival becomes instinct and morality bends, the only choice left might break you🍀

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“VAA VAATHIYAAR”

A Genre of Action Comedy😌 from Nalan Kumarasamy who gave us Kadhalum Kadanthu Pogum⚓and Soothu Kavvum😌, with music by Santhosh Narayanan, cinematography by George C. Williams, and editing by Vetre Krishnan🤞🏻

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A man guided by the ideals of M.G.R.😮and his return to his roots meets satire, fantasy and social comedy as he navigates life with strange expectations, legacy burdens and a clash between image and intention in a colourful chaotic journey🤝🏻

Karthi was swaggy and easy in the lead😎 his charm and light-hearted energy kept the humour up🫶🏻 his attempt to balance comedy with introspection was neat, even when the narrative took risky twists😌that too the interval was amazing🤞🏻which he carried great🤝🏻

Krithi Shetty was cute and charming✨ her role was more support than impact, but she fit the flow well😌and the place of herself placing in a song felt like a push factor🫠that could have been skipped and made her into something stronger than a astro spirit reader😌

Sathyaraj and Rajkiran have their screen moments🙃 though they couldn’t massively uplift the story, they still delivered quietly cool character beats😌Personally felt Anandaraj with his MGR mannerisms was super awesome🫶🏻 there were many others like Karunakaran and the yellow hackers gang who added value without carrying solo arcs😌

The visualization hits strongly—especially moments tied to MGR’s legacy and music that connects directly to the heart🤞🏻 Santhosh Narayanan does good work, but some tracks are forgettable with only flashes of impact🙃

It emphasises that true leadership does not come from inherited legacy or idolisation🤝🏻 but from personal integrity and the courage to correct one’s mistakes🫠

Still, the content building misses depth and mainly focuses on Karthi’s ideology toward societal betterment🤞🏻 which might or might not click with every audience😌

LANGUAGE: TAMIL
YEAR: 2026
IMDb: 6.5/10

My Rating: 3/5⚓

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"Vaa Vaathiyaar" mixes classic MGR nostalgia🔥 with commercial comedy with a touch of Fantasy and mass energy🤝🏻which is not a forte of Nalan as he holds aesthetic angle with ideology which we missed due to its commercialism🫠yet Karthi’s swag, fun visuals and character moments make it enjoyable🫶🏻 and even if it misses deeper content building at places, it stays as a light, fun ride😌

When heart meets legacy, comedy becomes self-discovery🤩

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