Shah Rukh Khan cements his position at the top with his latest film Jawan. Made by Atlee, Jawan has Khan in a double role. The vigilante drama uses the frame work of south Indian actioners and presents SRK in a larger than life avatar. He is not alone though. Giving him company in this thrilling ride are a bunch of women. Nayanthara, Sanya Malhotra, Priyamani and Deepika Padukone play key roles in the film. The film also has Vijay Sethupathi as an antagonist. Watch Critically Speaking to find out why Shah Rukh Khan's Jawan works.

Shah Rukh Khan is back with a bang in Jawan | Critically Speaking

For those familiar with Wes Anderson's filmography, the mere mention of his name conjures images of carefully composed frames, vibrant colour palettes, and a cast of characters that seem to spring from the pages of a storybook. Asteroid City checks all these boxes, but it also takes us deeper into the recesses of Anderson's prolifically creative mind, revealing new layers of narrative complexity and metatextual exploration. Watch WION's Kshitij Mohan Rawat's review here.

Asteroid City review: Wes Anderson's latest is a feast for the senses

Karan Johar's highly anticipated film Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani is finally out! The film has an ensemble cast with Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt playing the titular roles. Ranveer plays Rocky, a Delhi Punjabi boy from a rich business family who falls in love with Rani, a sucessful journalist from a modern, liberal Bengali family. While the two want to make it work, they realise their families are starkly different and so they decide to swap places to understand each other's background. The film also features Jaya Bachchan, Dharmendra and Shabana Azmi in key roles. Typical Karan Johar family drama, the film is mounted on a big scale. Does it work, though? Watch Critically Speaking to find out.

Ranveer Singh is the star of Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani | Critically Speaking

In Tom Cruise's latest screen outing Mission Impossible Dead Reckoning Part One, writer-director Christopher McQuarrie addresses the elephant in the room. With the world talking about how AI is slowly taking up our jobs, McQuarrie just goes a step further and makes AI, known as The Entity in the film, the main antagonist. While M:I 7 remains true to its franchise and serves a high-octane, thrilling action flick which can seem slightly impractical in reality, it also weirdly gives a reality check to the viewers of what could be in store for the world in the near future, thanks to artificial intelligence. WION's Shomini Sen's review is here.

Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One review: Tom Cruise fights the AI in a slick action thriller

From a revolving door of filmmakers and writers to the star Ezra Miller going on a crime spree, Andy Muschietti's The Flash has had a rocky road to its release ever since it was announced in 2014. Things even got bad enough that it felt impossible that the DC movie would see the light of day. But somehow, the cosmic forces aligned and it is finally here. But is this multiverse-spanning superhero adventure worth a watch? Watch WION's Kshitij Mohan Rawat's review.

Movie Review: Was The Flash worth the wait? | Critically Speaking

Vikramaditya Motwane's new web series Jubilee is a grand tribute to the golden era of Indian cinema of the 1940s and 1950s. The series features a gamut of stars including Prosenjit Chatterjee, Aditi Rao Hydari, Aparshakti Khurana, Ram Kapoor, Sidhant Gupta and Wamiqa Gabbi. The film with its sets, costumes and story transports you back in time. WION's Shomini Sen watched the first five episodes of the show and here's the review of the series.

Critically Speaking: Jubilee is a stunning ode to the golden era of Indian cinema

Set in the 1950s England, Prime Video's latest film 'My Policeman' highlights the love story of two men, Tom and Pattrick and how they use Marrion to hide their illicit romance from the society Parts tragic and parts romantic 'My Policeman' has top performances from Harry Styles, Emma Corrin and David Dawson. But while the performances are great the story lacks the effect it desires to have on it's viewers. So is 'My Policeman' worth your time? Watch Critically Speaking to know more.

Critically Speaking: Harry Styles shines in 'My Policeman'

It is a big day for Shah Rukh Khan fans as the actor returns to the big screen in Siddharth Anand's 'Pathaan' - a spy thriller which has Khan in an action avatar. Giving him company on screen is Deepika Padukone as an ex ISI agent and John Abraham as the antagonist. The film has courted controversy much before its release and hence been in news. But is the film worth your time? Watch Critically Speaking to find out.

Critically Speaking | Shah Rukh Khan is back onscreen with 'Pathaan'

12 years after the first Avatar released in screen and became a cult classic, filmmaker James Cameron is back with its sequel 'Avatar: The Way Of Water'. Considering Cameron took several years to develop the story and the technology to back it, it is being widely touted as one of the most anticipated films of the year. Featuring Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldana who reprise their role in the sequel, the film is rich in visuals. But is it worth the hype? Watch Critically Speaking to know more.

Critically Speaking: Is Avatar: The Way of Water worth the hype?

Bollywood seemed to have redeemed itself in the fag end of 2022. Three incredibly different films released last week each pushing the envelope with its story and performances. Kartik Aaryan turned creepy killer in Shashanka Ghosh's 'Freddy,' while Ayushmann Khurrana was on the run in 'An Action Hero' and Tripti Dimri fought inner demons and past traumas in Anvita Dutt's 'Qala'. Here is our take on these three films. Which one did you watch?

Critically Speaking- Wion's take on 'Qala,' 'An Action Hero,' and 'Freddy'

‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ is finally here. Director Ryan Coogler had a Herculean task of making a worthwhile sequel without its biggest star, the late Chadwick Boseman. Did he succeed? Watch Critically Speaking to find out.

Critically speaking: Is 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever' a worthy sequel?

Filmmaker Abhishek Pathak's film 'Drishyam 2' remains honest to the origin story. A remake of 2021 Malayalam film by the same name, the film carries forward the story where the first film 'Drishyam' ended. Starring Ajay Devgan, Shriya Saran, Tabu and Akshaye Khanna the film centers around Salgaonkar family and how the family is coping seven years after the murder of Sam Deshmukh, son of top cop Mira Deshmukh. But is the film a worthy remake of the Malayalam film? Watch Critically Speaking to know more.

Critically Speaking: Is 'Drishyam 2' a worthy remake?

For a couple of years now, Dwayne Johnson has been promising to change the hierarchy of the DC universe with 'Black Adam'. The film is finally here. Is this action-packed superhero flick good enough to make Johnson's foray into superhero movies worthwhile? Watch Critically Speaking to know all about it.

Critically speaking: Is Dwayne Johnson's foray into superhero films 'Black Adam' worth a watch?

Ayushmann Khurrana's new film 'Doctor G' is yet another message driven cinema that the actor has over the years become a part of. This time on Khurrana plays a medical student who ends up studying gynaecology in his masters and ends up learning a lession or two in gender equality. The film also featured Sheeba Chaddha, Shefali Shah and Rakul Preet Singh. directed by Anubhuti Kashyap, the film has Khurrana playing a toxic man who blames women for everything that goes wrong in his life. Is Doctor G worth your time? Watch Critically Speaking to know more

Critically Speaking: Is Ayushmann Khurrana's 'Doctor G' worth your time?

In R Balki's latest film 'Chup: Revenge of The Artist', a serial killer is killing noted film critics one by one and giving ratings to their dead bodies. Gruesome right? Featuring Dulquer Salmaan, Shreya Dhanwanthary and Sunny Deol, 'Chup' is meta in so many levels. While Deol plays an investigating officer, Salmaan plays a mysterious florist called Danny who falls for entertainment reporter Nila, played by Dhanwanthary. Dulquer's role is complex and he gives his all to play Danny to perfection. Is the role his career's best? Watch Critically speaking to find out more.

Critically Speaking: Has Dulquer Salmaan delivered his career best in 'Chup'?

Filmmaker duo Pushkar-Gayatri bring their 2017 Tamil hit film 'Vikram Vedha' to Bollywood in 2022. Starring Saif Ali Khan and Hrithik Roshan in the lead, the film is a stylised, glossier version of the original which showcases Roshan in a glamorous avatar even though he plays a gangster from the heartland. Is 'Vikram Vedha' a worthy remake of the Tamil hit? Watch Critically Speaking to know more

Critically Speaking: Is Hrithik-Saif starrer 'Vikram Vedha' true to the original?

Actress turned filmmaker Olivia Wilde's latest 'Don't Worry Darling' has been in news more for its internal fights than the film itself. But the film turns out to be interesting watch with Florence Pugh and Chris Pine shining in their respective roles. But is the film worth the hype? Watch Critically Speaking to know more!

Critically Speaking: Does 'Don't Worry Darling' live up to the hype?

When the theme of a film is death, you know it's going to be morbid. Yet, director Vikas Bahl manages to deliver a bitter- sweet story in his latest 'Goodbye'. Featuring Amitabh Bachchan, Rashmika Mandanna, Neena Gupta and Pavail Gulati, the dramedy talks of familial bond, closure after a loved one passes away and the importance of living in the moment. Is 'Goodbye' worth your time? Watch Critically Speaking to know more.

Critically Speaking: Amitabh Bachchan shines in a middling tear-jerker 'Goodbye'

Filmmaker Ayan Mukerji's film 'Brahmastra' finally releases in theatres. The film has created a lot of buzz in the past few weeks, courted controversy and has been touted as the most expensive film ever made in Bollywood. The film has Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt pairing up onscreen for the first time. It also has some very prominent faces making cameo appearances. Is 'Brahamastra' worth your time? Does it live up to the hype? Watch Critically Speaking to find out.

Critically Speaking: Is 'Brahmastra' worth the hype?

Filmmaker Puri Jagannadh's new film 'Liger' was much hyped before its release. After all, it marks the Bollywood debut of Telugu film star Vijay Deverakonda. The film also features Ananya Panday, Ronit Roy, and Ramya Krishnan in prominent roles.

Critically Speaking: Vijay Deverakonda's 'Liger' misses the mark by a mile

Anurag Kashyap returns to the big screen with his new directorial venture 'Dobaaraa'. An official remake of a Spanish film called 'Mirage', 'Dobaaraaa' features Taapsee Pannu, Saswat Chatterjee, Pavail Gulati and Rahul Bhatt in key roles.

Critically Speaking: Is Anurag-Taapsee's 'Dobaaraa' worth your time?

Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan returns to the big screen after four long years in director Advait Chandan's 'Laal Singh Chaddha'. A remake of the 1994 Hollywood classic 'Forrest Gump', the film has Khan playing a slow-witted man whose life is anything but ordinary. Recounting some of the most important chapters of Indian history, 'Laal Singh Chaddha' manages to create its own individuality despite being a remake. The film also has Kareena Kapoor Khan delivering a restraint performance as Rupa D'Souza, Laal's childhood sweetheart. Written by Atul Kulkarni, the film also has Naga Chaitanya and Manav Vij in pivotal roles. Should you be watching 'Laal Singh Chaddha'? Watch this video to know more.

Critically Speaking: Is 'Laal Singh Chaddha' worth the hype?

Anand L Rai's ' Raksha Bandhan' featuring Akshay Kumar in the lead is a film that tries too hard to drive home a relevant point. It resorts to melodrama to address the issue of dowry and result is a very loud film where the lead actor hams throughout. Is Akshay Kumar losing his spark? Watch the video to know more

Critically Speaking: Akshay Kumar's 'Raksha Bandhan' is too loud

WION's brand new show 'Critically Speaking' dissects the week's new release and tell the audience what works for the film and what doesn't. Hollywood's big release this week is Brad Pitt starter 'Bullet Train', directed 'Deadpool' director David Leitch. Crazy is the best word to describe 'Bullet Train'. An action thriller, the film is filmed with stars with Brad Pitt leading the star cast. A bunch of assassins- all unknown to each other- are on board a bullet train travelling from Tokyo to Kyoto. All are after a silver briefcase. Who winds the case first and do all survive the journey forms the rest of the film. Should you be watching the film in theatres this week? Watch the video to find out more.

Critically Speaking:  Is Brad Pitt's 'Bullet Train' worth your time?

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