Anupama Chopra Reviews
336 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsAnupama 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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Ponniyin Selvan 2 Movie Review by Anupama Chopra | Film Companion
April 28, 2023 17:32 - 5 minutes - 5.51 MBPonniyin Selvan 2 starring Vikram, Karthi, Jayam Ravi, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Trisha, Aishwarya Lekshmi, and Sobhita Dhulipala is a towering tale of ambition, tragedy, love, and greed. At stake is the crown of the Chola empire in 10th-century India. And where there is a throne, there must be blood. This film is a portrait of power, which we know is a Faustian bargain. It demands sacrifice – of lives, morals, and relationships.
U Turn Movie Review by Anupama Chopra | Film Companion
April 28, 2023 13:33 - 6 minutes - 5.71 MBU Turn starring Alaya F is a remake of the 2016 Kannada hit, also called U Turn. But debutant feature director Arif Khan isn’t content to merely retell the story of a makeshift divider on a flyover in a new language. To know more about the film, here's the full movie review by Anupama Chopra.
Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan Movie Review by Anupama Chopra | Film Companionisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan_Audio
April 22, 2023 09:27 - 6 minutes - 6.43 MBKisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan, starring Salman Khan & Pooja Hegde is a remake of the 2014 Tamil film Veeram. To be fair, this film has a more coherent narrative than Salman’s last few outings. But those were Radhe and Dabangg 3 so the bar is very low. To know more about the film, listen to the full review by Anupama Chopra.
Shaakuntalam Movie Review by Anupama Chopra | Film Companion
April 15, 2023 10:30 - 6 minutes - 6.17 MBIn this review, film critic Anupama Chopra shares her review of the latest Telugu film, Shaakuntalam. She discusses her biggest takeaway from the film, the film’s soul-sapping tedium, VFX, and more.
Mrs. Undercover Movie Review by Anupama Chopra | Film Companion
April 15, 2023 08:43 - 5 minutes - 5.16 MBA spy comedy with the formidable Radhika Apte as a Kolkata housewife who also happens to be an undercover agent. A sparkling idea. What could go wrong? As it turns out, everything. To know more about the movie, here's the full movie review by Anupama Chopra.
Gumraah Movie Review by Anupama Chopra | Film Companion
April 08, 2023 08:31 - 5 minutes - 4.78 MBIn this movie review by Anupama Chopra, with a gripping premise and a talented cast including Aditya Roy Kapur, Ronit Roy and Mrunal Thakur, the movie falls short due to dull storytelling and uninteresting characters. Gumraah stars Aditya Roy Kapoor in a double role. This thriller is a remake of the 2019 Tamil film Thadam. Listen to the full review to know more!
Bholaa Movie Review by Anupama Chopra | Film Companion
March 31, 2023 13:44 - 8 minutes - 7.65 MBBholaa is Kaithi on steroids. Director, leading man and co-producer Ajay Devgn take Lokesh Kanagaraj’s 2019 action drama – Kaithi means prisoner - and cranks up the volume, literally and metaphorically, to 11. The operating principle of this film is more is more. Bholaa stars Tabu, Deepak Dobriyal, Sanjay Mishra, and Gajraj Rao in pivotal roles.
Chor Nikal Ke Bhaga Movie Review by Anupama Chopra | Film Companion
March 26, 2023 01:30 - 3 minutes - 3.63 MBThere is one clever twist in Chor Nikal Ke Bhaga starring Yami Gautam, Sunny Kaushal, and Sharad Kelkar but to get to it you have to sit through a disjointed story that goes back and forth in time – first, the action moves to eight hours ago and then eight months ago. To know more about the film, here's the full review by Anupama Chopra on Reviews and More by Film Companion.
Bheed Movie Review by Anupama Chopra | Film Companion
March 25, 2023 16:01 - 7 minutes - 6.73 MBIn Bheed, Anubhav revisits the horrors of March 2020, the early months of the pandemic when India went into lockdown. Anubhav and casting director Mukesh Chhabra have put together a superb ensemble cast – apart from Rajkummar Rao and Bhumi Pednekar, there’s Pankaj Kapur, Ashutosh Rana, Dia Mirza, Aditi Subedi, Aditya Srivastava and Virendra Saxena. To know more about the film, here's the full review by Anupama Chopra.
Gulmohar Movie Review by Anupama Chopra | Manoj Bajpayee, Sharmila Tagore | Film Companion
March 06, 2023 09:38 - 6 minutes - 5.72 MBGulmohar starring Manoj Bajpayee, Sharmila Tagore, and Amol Palekar begins and ends with a family gathering. There are lines in the film about the fast-changing landscape of Delhi where old bungalows are giving way to skyscrapers. But if strong enough, familial bonds outlast houses. This film gives us the comfort of that. To know more about the movie, Listen to the full movie review of Gulmohar by Anupama Chopra.
Lost Movie Review by Anupama Chopra | Film Companion
February 17, 2023 10:30 - 5 minutes - 5.27 MBWhat is lost in Lost, on Zee 5, starring Yami Gautam, is not just a human being, but humanity itself. To know more about the film, listen to the full review by Anupama Chopra.
The Fabelmans Movie Review by Anupama Chopra | Steven Spielberg | Film Companion
February 10, 2023 07:43 - 6 minutes - 6.03 MBSteven Spielberg’s new film The Fabelmans starring Gabriel LaBelle, Michelle Williams and Paul Dano is a many splendored thing. For starters, it is the origin myth of the director himself. The film depicts events from Spielberg’s life from 1952 to 1965. To know more about the film, listen to the full review by Anupama Chopra.
Almost Pyaar with DJ Mohabbat Movie Review by Anupama Chopra | Film Companion
February 03, 2023 10:00 - 6 minutes - 6.1 MBThe film Almost Pyaar with DJ Mohabbat is about two couples – one in London and the other in Dalhousie. Both are played by Alaya F & Karan Mehta. There are differences in class, religion, identity but the barriers they face are the same – bigotry, patriarchy and hate so strong that there is no reasoning with it. Not surprisingly, tragedy strikes but Anurag, always an advocate of revolution, ends on a fiery note with DJ Mohabbat declaring: Mohabbat se hi toh kranti aayegi. Listen to the full...
Pathaan Movie Review by Anupama Chopra | Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone, John Abraham | Film Companion
January 25, 2023 14:58 - 6 minutes - 6.33 MBWith Pathaan, the emperor gets his groove back. From his electrifying introduction scene to the end sequence, in which co-writer and director Siddharth Anand tips his hat to three decades of stardom Shah Rukh commands the frame. Pathaan stars Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone, John Abraham, Ashutosh Rana and Dimple Kapadia. To know more about the film, listen to the full review by Anupama Chopra.
Mission Majnu Movie Review by Anupama Chopra | Film Companion
January 20, 2023 14:30 - 6 minutes - 6.43 MBMission Majnu starring Sidharth Malhotra and Rashmika Mandanna begins with the declaration that it is inspired by true events. If we believe the events in this film, we have to conclude that Pakistan, in the mid-seventies, was run by men who could all fit under one label - Dumb and Dumber. To know more about the film, listen to the full review by Anupama Chopra.
Chhatriwali Movie Review by Anupama Chopra | Film Companion
January 20, 2023 12:00 - 6 minutes - 5.96 MBIn Chhatriwali, starring Rakul Preet Singh, Sumeet Vyas, Satish Kaushik, Dolly Ahluwalia, and Rajesh Tailang, writers Sanchit Gupta and Priyadarshee Srivastava are so keen to make their Let’s-talk-about-sex messaging land that the plot slowly veers into the absurd. To know more about the film, listen to the full review by Anupama Chopra.
Nanpakal Nerathu Mayakkam Movie Review by Anupama Chopra | Film Companion
January 20, 2023 09:27 - 6 minutes - 5.64 MBNanpakal Nerathu Mayakkam starring Mammootty, Ramya Pandian & Ashokan, is Tamil for an afternoon nap. It’s the title of the new film by Lijo Jose Pellissery, one of Malayalam cinema’s most inventive and invigorating filmmakers– his earlier films include Jallikattu, India’s entry for the Oscars in 2019. Lijo is often referred to as the master of chaos. But this film is a departure – it’s quieter and more still. To know more about the film, listen to the full review by Anupama Chopra.
Cirkus Movie Review by Anupama Chopra | Ranveer Singh | Film Companion
December 23, 2022 14:30 - 7 minutes - 6.85 MBTo the already busy plot in Cirkus, director Rohit Shetty & the writers add half a dozen characters, a superhuman ability for one twin to endure electric currents, which somehow transfers to the other twin even though he lives in another town, love interests who crowd the frame without adding much value and a larger philosophical debate about nature versus nurture. Apart from being an oversized entertainer, Cirkus also wants to advocate for tolerance and inclusivity. It’s a noble thought but...
Avatar: The Way Of Water Movie Review by Anupama Chopra | Film Companion
December 19, 2022 13:30 - 6 minutes - 6.34 MBWhen a sequel arrives 13 years after the first film, no matter how much of a blockbuster that first film was, the question is: do we still care? James Cameron doesn’t give us a choice. To know more about the movie, here's the full review by Anupama Chopra.
Govinda Naam Mera review by Anupama Chopra | Vicky Kaushal, Bhumi Pednekar, Kiara Advani | Film Companion
December 19, 2022 13:01 - 7 minutes - 6.69 MBGovinda Naam Mera ends with someone giving a lengthy explanation of how the pieces of the puzzle fit together but frankly by that time I was past caring. I was missing Karan Johar’s installment in Lust Stories, which was the first time we saw Vicky and Kiara together. That 33-minute short is way more fun than this film. To know more about the movie, here's the full review by Anupama Chopra.
Salaam Venky Movie Review by Anupama Chopra | Kajol | Film Companion
December 09, 2022 10:48 - 8 minutes - 7.41 MBSalaam 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.
Qala Movie Review by Anupama Chopra | Tripti Dimri, Babil Khan & Swastika Mukherjee | Film Companion
December 02, 2022 09:59 - 8 minutes - 7.97 MBFirst with Bulbbul and now with Qala starring Tripti Dimri, Swastika Mukherjee, Varun Grover, Swanand Kirkire, and Babil Khan, writer-director Anvitaa Dutt continues to carve her own sub-genre – perhaps we can label it the feminist fantastical.
Wonder Women Movie Review by Anupama Chopra | Anjali Menon | Nadiya Moidu, Parvathy, Nithya Menen | Film Companion
November 18, 2022 11:08 - 6 minutes - 5.94 MBWonder Women directed by Anjali Menon stars Nadiya Moidu, Nithya Menen, Parvathy Thiruvothu, Padmapriya Janakiraman, Sayanora Philip, Archana Padmini, and Amruta Subhash. The story revolves around women, who come from different circumstances and varied socio-economic backgrounds and find a way to connect and support each other at a particularly bewildering and overwhelming time in their lives. The film is dedicated to “the sisterhoods that support us.” Here's the full review by Anupama Chopr...
Yashoda Movie Review by Anupama Chopra | Samantha Ruth Prabhu | Film Companion
November 16, 2022 09:34 - 6 minutes - 5.59 MBHow much plot can you fit into one film? I don’t think that writer-director duo Hari Shankar and Harish Narayan paused to ask that question while making Yashoda starring Samantha Ruth Prabhu as a lead. Listen to Anupama Chopra's full review here.
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever Movie Review | Chadwick Boseman | Ryan Coogler | Anupama Chopra | Film Companion
November 11, 2022 16:00 - 6 minutes - 5.83 MBBlack Panther: Wakanda Forever is a curious contradiction. The opening and closing sequences of Wakanda Forever will make your heart ache. But at two hours and forty-one minutes, this is also one of the longest films in the MCU. To know more about Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, listen to the full review by Anupama Chopra on Film Companion.
Monica, O My Darling Movie Review | Rajkummar Rao, Huma Qureshi, Radhika Apte | Anupama Chopra | Film Companion
November 11, 2022 14:57 - 7 minutes - 7.33 MBRajkummar Rao, Huma Qureshi, Radhika Apte, Akansha Ranjan Kapoor, and Sikandar Kher starring Monica, O My Darling is directed by Vasan Bala who uses the phrase Monica, O My Darling and the song as scaffolding for a twisted tale of lust, blackmail, murder, greed, jealousy, class conflict, and corruption. Listen to the the full review by Anupama Chopra only on Film Companion.
Phone Bhoot Movie Review | Katrina Kaif, Siddhant Chaturvedi, Ishaan | Anupama Chopra | Film Companion
November 05, 2022 16:03 - 5 minutes - 5.38 MBPhone Bhoot starring Katrina Kaif, Siddhant Chaturvedi & Ishaan Khatter and directed by Gurmmeet Singh is one of those comedies in which the makers throw everything at the screen, desperately hoping that something sticks. Keep listening for the full review.
Ram Setu Movie Review by Anupama Chopra | Akshay Kumar, Satyadev Kancharana | Film Companion
October 26, 2022 05:07 - 6 minutes - 6.29 MBRam Setu should have been a thrilling yarn. Instead, it’s an eye-glazing opportunity lost. Listen to Anupama Chopra's full review here.
Goodbye Movie Review | Amitabh Bachchan | Rashmika Mandanna | Anupama Chopra | Film Companion
October 10, 2022 10:00 - 5 minutes - 5.11 MBGoodbye belongs to a particular sub-genre – funeral films. I’m sure you’ve seen one before. A member of a family dies, which causes the extended family to gather. To know more about this black comedy-drama, here's the full review by Anupama Chopra.
Maja Ma Movie Review | Madhuri Dixit, Gajraj Rao, Ritwik, Barkha | Anupama Chopra | Film Companion
October 07, 2022 08:29 - 7 minutes - 6.68 MBMaja Ma is a tender, emotionally resonant story of a middle-aged married woman who slowly makes peace with the fact that she is a lesbian. Pallavi Patel played by Madhuri Dixit makes Maja Ma even more striking. To know more about the film, listen to the full review by Anupama Chopra.
Ponniyin Selvan: I Review | Anupama Chopra | Mani Ratnam | Vikram, Jayam Ravi, Aishwarya Rai, Trisha
October 01, 2022 08:57 - 5 minutes - 4.97 MBPonniyin Selvan: I is the first in a two-part series, based on a five-volume novel written by Kalki, directed by Mani Ratnam. To know more about the PS: I, here's the full review by Anupama Chopra.
Vikram Vedha Review | Hrithik Roshan | Saif Ali Khan | Pushkar & Gayathri | Anupama Chopra | FC
September 30, 2022 14:21 - 7 minutes - 6.55 MBHow much you enjoy Vikram Vedha starring Hrithik Roshan & Saif Ali Khan is directly dependent on how much you have already enjoyed Vikram Vedha. To know more about the film, listen to the full review by Anupama Chopra.
Chup Movie Review by Anupama Chopra | Sunny Deol, Dulquer Salmaan, Shreya Dhanwanthary | Film Companion
September 23, 2022 12:50 - 7 minutes - 7.21 MBChup: Revenge of the Artist directed by R. Balki starring Dulquer Salmaan, Sunny Deol, Shreya Dhanwanthary & Pooja Bhatt is a suspenseful slasher film, a swoony romance, and a serious meditation on the contentious relationship between critics and artists.
Siya Movie Review | Pooja Pandey | Vineet Kumar Singh | Manish Mundra
September 21, 2022 12:30 - 5 minutes - 4.94 MBSiya starring Vineet Kumar Singh and Pooja Pandey is the directorial debut of Manish Mundra – a name you might know from terrific, left-of-mainstream films such as Ankhon Dekhi, Masaan, Newton, and Ram Prasad ki Tehrvi. To know more about the film, listen to the full review by Anupama Chopra.
Jogi Movie Review | Diljit Dosanjh | Amyra Dastur | Hiten Tejwani | Anupama Chopra | Film Companion
September 21, 2022 11:34 - 5 minutes - 4.66 MBJogi starring Diljit Dosanjh directed by Ali Abbas Zafar takes place over three harrowing days in and around Delhi after the assassination of Prime Minister Indira Gandhi on 31st October 1984. Into the larger socio-political tragedy unfolding, writer Ali and Sukhmani weave in a thread of personal revenge. To know more about the Jogi, listen to the full review by Anupama Chopra on Film Companion.
Brahmāstra Review | Ranbir Kapoor | Alia Bhatt | Amitabh Bachchan | Nagarjuna | SRK | Karan Johar
September 09, 2022 11:50 - 9 minutes - 8.68 MBThere is oodles of talent, money, and sweat in every frame of Brahmāstra: Part One – Shiva directed by Ayan Mukerji, starring Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Amitabh Bachchan, Nagarjuna & Mouni Roy. To know more about the film, listen to the full review by Anupama Chopra on Film Companion.
Cuttputlli Movie Review by Anupama Chopra | Akshay Kumar | Rakul Preet Singh | Sargun Mehta | Film Companion
September 02, 2022 11:11 - 6 minutes - 5.71 MBCuttputlli starring Akshay Kumar, Rakul Preet Singh & Sargun Mehta is a low-IQ retread with moments taken from classics like The Shining and Psycho. To know more about the film, listen to the full review by Anupama Chopra.
Liger Movie Review | Vijay Deverakonda | Ananya Panday | Mike Tyson | Film Companion
August 26, 2022 12:55 - 6 minutes - 6.29 MBLiger is a hybrid bringing together artists from Hindi and Telugu cinema starring Vijay Deverakonda & Ananya Panday as the lead. To know more about Puri Jagannadh's storytelling, listen to the full review of Anupama Chopra.
Thiruchitrambalam Movie Review | Dhanush | Nithya Menen | Prakash Raj | Tamil Film Review
August 24, 2022 15:48 - 5 minutes - 5.16 MBThiruchitrambalam has an inherently sunny disposition. There are no villains here – just flawed and fumbling human beings chasing slivers of happiness. Listen to Anupama Chopra's full review of the Dhanush-Nithya Menen starrer.
Dobaaraa Movie Review | Taapsee Pannu | Anurag Kashyap | Mirage Remake | Anupama Chopra | FC
August 19, 2022 14:24 - 6 minutes - 5.56 MBDobaaraa is so generic that it feels like Anurag Kashyap is on auto-pilot. Listen to Anupama Chopra's full review here.
Laal Singh Chaddha Movie Review | Aamir Khan | Kareena Kapoor | Naga Chaitanya | Mona Singh | Film Companion
August 11, 2022 12:02 - 7 minutes - 7.1 MBLaal Singh Chaddha is obviously a labour of love – just the number of states the film has been shot in will make your jaw drop – but it never finds those high notes. Listen to the full review to know more.
Does Producer ALIA BHATT Strike? | Darlings Review | Shefali Shah | Vijay Varma | Roshan Mathew | FC
August 05, 2022 05:30 - 6 minutes - 5.75 MBDarlings is a comedy about a grim subject. Does debutant director Jasmeet K Reen manage this ambitious balancing act? Listen to Anupama Chopra's review to find out.
Vikrant Rona is a Fantastic World | Movie Review | Kichcha Sudeepa | Anup Bhandari | Jacqueline
July 29, 2022 17:30 - 6 minutes - 5.61 MBVikrant Rona is a 2022 Indian Kannada-language action-adventure thriller film written and directed by Anup Bhandari. It stars Sudeep as the titular character alongside Nirup Bhandari, Neetha Ashok, and Jacqueline Fernandez. Listen to Vikrant Rona's review on Film Companion by Anupama Chopra to know more.
Ek Villain Returns Story Missed...| Movie Review | John Abraham | Disha Patani | Arjun Kapoor
July 29, 2022 16:19 - 5 minutes - 5.39 MBEk Villain Returns is a 2022 Indian Hindi-language action thriller film written and directed by Mohit Suri, and a spiritual successor to his 2014 film Ek Villain. It stars John Abraham, Arjun Kapoor, Disha Patani and Tara Sutaria. Listen to Ek Villain Returns review by Anupama Chopra to know more.
Shamshera Movie Review | Ranbir Kapoor | Sanjay Dutt | Vaani Kapoor | Film Companion
July 23, 2022 03:30 - 7 minutes - 6.96 MBShamshera is a 2022 Indian Hindi-language period action film produced by Aditya Chopra under Yash Raj Films and directed by Karan Malhotra. The film stars Ranbir Kapoor in a dual role with Sanjay Dutt as the antagonist alongside Vaani Kapoor, Ronit Roy, Saurabh Shukla, and Ashutosh Rana.
The Gray Man Review | Ryan Gosling | Dhanush | Russo Brothers | @Netflix India | Film Companion
July 22, 2022 18:00 - 5 minutes - 5.5 MBThe Gray Man is an action thriller film directed by Anthony and Joe Russo, from a screenplay the latter co-wrote with Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely, based on the 2009 novel of the same name by Mark Greaney. The film stars Ryan Gosling, Chris Evans, and Dhanush. Listen to The Gray Man Review by Anupama Chopra to know more.
RK/RKAY Review | Rajat Kapoor | Mallika Sherawat | Ranvir Shorey | Kubra Sait | Film Companion
July 22, 2022 17:23 - 6 minutes - 5.59 MBRK/RKAY is a comedy-drama film written and directed by Rajat Kapoor, also starring himself with Mallika Sherawat, Kubbra Sait, Ranvir Shorey, and Manu Rishi Chadha. Listen to this review by Anupama Chopra to know more.
Thor: Love and Thunder | Movie Review by Anupama Chopra | Chris Hemsworth | Film Companion
July 08, 2022 06:28 - 6 minutes - 5.6 MBDirector-writer-producer-actor Taika Waititi is a singular sensation. In 2017, he directed Thor: Ragnarok starring Chris Hemsworth as a protagonist. Does he strike gold again with its sequel Thor: Love and Thunder? What is Anupama's take on Thor: Love and Thunder Let’s find out.
Rocketry: The Nambi Effect | Bollywood Movie Review by Anupama Chopra | Film Companion
July 01, 2022 11:33 - 8 minutes - 7.61 MBThe story of Nambi Narayanan is a thriller soaked in tragedy. The ISRO scientist was a brilliant, arrogant, adamant rule-breaker, a man Tom Cruise’s Maverick from Top Gun might have admired. This is the review of the Bollywood movie Rocketry: The Nambi Effect written and directed by R. Madhavan.
JugJugg Jeeyo | Bollywood Movie Review by Anupama Chopra | Film Companion
June 24, 2022 13:32 - 10 minutes - 9.33 MBDespite the fault lines, JugJugg Jeeyo remains watchable because the actors are uniformly good. Watch Anupama Chopra’s full review to know more.