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Is The Commuter Worth The Trip To The Movies ?

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To paraphrase the immortal words of the amazing comedy duo Key and Peele, “Liam Neesons is my shiz !” And, he has been a quintessential part of this millenniums’ action movie landscape.

He has been Taken three times, fought off a pack of wild wolves, and dispatched of an almost infinite amount of baddies from across the globe. The Commuter, is his next turn as an over the hill butt kicker. He plays Micheal MacCauley, an ex-cop that gave up the badge for safer pastures as an insurance salesman. With his son going to college soon he’s running in to a bit of money trouble when one day a mysterious woman asks him would he do a small thing for $100,000. They ask him to find a person and plant a tracker on them. Without knowing what the consequences for his actions are will he let his money troubles cloud his morals or will integrity win out the day ?

It’s actually a a pretty straight forward movie. The mystery of what and why wasn’t hard to come by fairly early in the film. The who, however was a bit more challenging to come up with. Neeson as MacCauley has a train full of people to comb over and use his detective skills to narrow down his target. It does at times bring tension to the proceeding but not enough to have you on really drawn in to the plot. The action is fairly run of the mill. A lot of close up shots and tackling. These techniques are used due to the fact that Neeson is old, which the movie plays up a lot in the dialogue. It does, however, put a damper on the excitement of the fights. The acting is OK. It is an action movie and doesn’t require anything extraordinary to push it forward.

Long and short of it is, that The Commuter is simply another action movie in the library of Liam Neeson that wouldn’t make his greatest hits list. The fights shows that his age may be affecting the effectiveness of the action screen, but effort was definitely exerted to do what they could. Liam Neeson is still my guy for bad guy punching but, he may be Danny Glover in Lethal Weapon sooner than later.

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A Riveting Rural Whodunit Rooted in Tradition Movie

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Genre: Crime Thriller / Mystery

Run Time: Approximately 123 minutes

Studio: SRT Entertainments

Where to Watch: Streaming now on Aha (Telugu OTT platform)

Director: Ashok Teja

Writer: Sampath Nandi

Lead Cast: Hebah Patel, Vasishta N. Simha, Sai Ronak, Poojitha Ponnada, and George Maryan

Odela is a gripping Telugu-language crime thriller that weaves the mysticism of rural India with the suspense of a murder mystery. Based on true events, the film is set in the culturally rich village of Odela, where a series of brutal murders shakes the community. When fear takes over, the villagers believe the killings are the work of a supernatural force, but a determined young trainee IPS officer decides to uncover the truth.

Ashok Teja makes a confident directorial debut, and with the support of seasoned writer Sampath Nandi, the film blends folklore and investigative elements seamlessly. The narrative doesn’t rely on jump scares or gore but rather on tension, cultural realism, and atmosphere, making it stand apart from typical crime thrillers.

Vasishta N. Simha delivers a strong and brooding performance as the local suspect whose silence hides secrets. Hebah Patel brings depth and credibility to her role as the determined officer, breaking stereotypes of female leads in regional thrillers. Sai Ronak and George Maryan round out the cast with solid support, while Poojitha Ponnada adds emotional texture to the story.

The cinematography captures the beauty and eeriness of the village setting, while the score subtly enhances the suspense. What truly stands out is the film’s effort to incorporate the Odela temple culture and beliefs into its storyline, making the mystery feel both grounded and unique.

Unique Setting: Odela village and its spiritual legacy are treated with respect, giving the film a haunting authenticity.

Strong Female Lead: Hebah Patel’s character is refreshingly written and well-acted.

Tight Storytelling: No unnecessary detours or filler content; the movie maintains its pace and tension throughout.

Cultural Depth: Balances folklore and realism without leaning too heavily on superstition.

Rating: 8/10

Odela is a tightly woven, atmospheric thriller that doesn’t rely on spectacle but rather storytelling and culture. It’s a solid step forward for Telugu cinema in the crime-thriller space and worth a watch for fans of mystery films that respect both narrative and regional authenticity.

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“Vidaamuyarchi,” now streaming on Netflix, is a 2025 Indian Tamil-language action thriller directed and written by Magizh Thirumeni. Produced by Subaskaran Allirajah under Lyca Productions, the film boasts a runtime of 150 minutes. The narrative follows Arjun (Ajith Kumar) on a relentless quest to rescue his wife Kayal (Trisha Krishnan) after she is abducted by a mysterious group in Azerbaijan. The ensemble cast includes Arjun Sarja, Regina Cassandra, and Arav in pivotal roles.

Drawing inspiration from the 1997 American film “Breakdown,” “Vidaamuyarchi” offers a familiar storyline but is elevated by compelling performances. Ajith Kumar delivers a commendable portrayal of a husband battling against time and adversities, while Trisha Krishnan effectively captures the emotional depth of her character. The film’s cinematography by Om Prakash enhances the tension and atmosphere, and Anirudh Ravichander’s music complements the narrative’s intensity.

However, the film’s predictability and pacing issues may deter some viewers. Despite these shortcomings, “Vidaamuyarchi” provides an engaging experience for fans of the action thriller genre.

Rating: 6.5/10

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Justice has a new Daddy. Watch the new trailer for NakedGun,

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Only one man has the particular set of skills… to lead Police Squad and save the world! Lt. Frank Drebin Jr. (Liam Neeson) follows in his father’s footsteps in THE NAKED GUN, directed by Akiva Schaffer (Saturday Night Live, Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping) and from producer Seth MacFarlane (Ted, Family Guy). Joining the cast are Pamela Anderson, Paul Walter Hauser, CCH Pounder, Kevin Durand, Cody Rhodes, Liza Koshy, Eddie Yu, with Danny Huston.
only in theatres August 1st.

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