FiftyTwoReviews

Kick is a rollicking 7.5/10 masala fest that unleashes Salman Khan at his peak, swaggering as Devi Lal, the thrill-chasing Devil who robs for a cause.

Salman's magnetic charm and bone-crunching stunts steal the show, making every outlandish leap a guilty pleasure. Debutant director Sajid Nadiadwala nails the high-energy vibe, delivering glossy visuals and a pulsating Himesh Reshammiya score- "Hangover" still slaps! Randeep Hooda's sharp cop keeps the chase tight, while Nawazuddin Siddiqui's unhinged villain cackles with menace. Jacqueline Fernandez sparkles but is stuck as eye-candy, her role thinner than a Mumbai monsoon.

The plot, a chaotic mix of heists and heart, stumbles with logic gaps and a stretched 2.5 hours, but who cares when Salman's tossing one-liners and bikes off buildings? Kick is pure popcorn bliss, blending comedy, action, and desi heart.

It's not flawless, but it's so damn fun you'll wish for a sequel. I do. Perfect for Salman fans craving a nostalgic adrenaline hit.

Holiday is a pretty good 7/10 action romp that lets Akshay Kumar flex his patriotic muscle, and is eminently watchable as a Hindi remake of the Murugadoss's own Tamil Thuppakki.

As Captain Virat, Akshay is a one-man army, mowing down sleeper cell terrorists with jaw-dropping stunts and razor-sharp quips, making every frame pulse with energy. Sumeet Raghavan's goofy cop sidekick steals laughs, but Sonakshi Sinha's Saiba is stuck in a flimsy romantic subplot, her boxing skills wasted on dance numbers. Freddy Daruwala's villain lacks the menace to match Kumar's heroics, and the plot - while gripping - leans on predictable cat-and-mouse tropes.

A. R. Murugadoss delivers slick direction, with Greg Powell's action sequences popping off, though Pritam's patchy score and a bloated 161-minute runtime drag. Still, Holiday hooks with its tense chases and patriotic fervor, exposing sleeper cell threats with a Bollywood twist.

Perfect for fans of high-octane thrills, it's a solid weekend watch that doesn't overstay its welcome despite minor misfires. Akshay carries it, proving a soldier's duty never clocks out.

Dandadan's first episode is a masterful introduction to one of the wildest new anime series you'll see. It's an absolute blast from the moment Momo and Okarun's hilarious debate begins.

The show wastes no time throwing its mismatched protagonists into a world where perverted ghosts and alien abductions are just part of the daily grind. The dialogue is witty, the pacing is frantic, and the art and animation are a visual feast. Studio Science SARU has nailed the chaotic energy of the source material, bringing its unique art style to life with fluid, kinetic action.

The opening sequence, in particular, is a work of art... a perfect blend of infectious energy and stunning visuals. While some might find the blend of genres a bit jarring, it's the very thing that makes this series so different and fresh. And I loved Turbo Granny!

This is a must-watch for anyone looking for an anime that defies convention and embraces pure, unadulterated absurdity. 8/10.