Top Picks of May 2023
Coming to the end of May, it was a lull month as far as the quality of content was concerned.
Here are our top picks for the month of May 2023…
- Date of Release: 05 May 2023
- Genre: Thriller
Based on true events, 2018 follows the story of a group of people from different walks of life who come together to help humanity during the devastating 2018 floods of Kerala. Given that this is a recent incident, the scars in the minds of the people of the state would still be fresh. Keeping that in mind, the story is frightening yet it brings with it a lot of hope in what is a true representation of unity and universal brotherhood… Read More…
- Date of Release: 05 May 2023
- Genre: Drama
Afwaah follows the story of the lives of a bunch of characters being impacted following a rumor which is spread on social media. The story here is relevant, gritty, and hard-hitting, and something that must be told. In times of social media with opinions being poured in across the country and the globe, the relevance of researching the topic does become all the more important. While lies can spread like wildfire, truth requires time and patience… Read More…
- Date of Release: 05 May 2023
- Genre: Action, Adventure, Comedy
Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol 3 follows the story of The Guardians who must protect the universe along with one amongst them. Failing to do so would lead to dire consequences for them as a group. The story here is much more on the familiar grounds of any Marvel movie where its concept doesn’t overshadow the drama and the emotions in hand. And this is the reason why the emotions hit home here making it an absolute treat for any MCU fan… Read More…
- Date of Release: 12 May 2023 (Amazon Prime Video)
- Genre: Drama, Sports
Set in 1984, AIR follows the story of a game-changing partnership between Nike and NBA legend Michael Jordon that revolutionized the brand and the industry forever. The story is not only inspiring but a tactful representation of the amount of hard work that goes into running a show typically associated with major brands across the globe. And it is moments like this in history that come along to completely disrupt the market. .. Read More…
- Date of Release: 12 May 2023
- Genre: Crime, Drama, Mystery
Dahaad follows the story of the investigation following the disappearance of 27 girls across various districts of Rajasthan. What is the truth behind the mystery? The story here is so much more than a regular serial killer film given how it plays out a social commentary in the second layer. It was refreshingly complex and textured in its narration… Read More…
- Date of Release: 19 May 2023
- Genre: Comedy, Crime, Drama
Kathal follows the story of a group of cops who have been assigned the task of investigating the disappearance of jackfruits from the bungalow of a local politician. The seriousness of the story here does lie in its trivial conflict and that is what makes Kathal special. It is a sharp commentary on various issues veiled as a trivial and frivolous comedy and for that writers deserve credit straight up… Read More…
- Date of Release: 23 May 2023
- Genre: Action, Drama
Based on the true events of the Asaram Bapu case of 2013, Sirf Ek Bandaa Kaafi Hai follows the story of an honest lawyer who will stop at nothing in bringing justice to his client who is scarred for life following a heinous crime by a ‘saint’. The story here is sensitive and extremely hard-hitting given its subject which was also showcased earlier in the Hindi webseries Aashram. But the difference between this film and Aashram is that this film does unfold from the side of the victim. And the writing here is consistently heavy and does not provide any respite to the viewers with its storytelling… Read More…