Weekly Screen Report: Reviews, Ratings and Real Opinions

by Arti · 7 November 2025

This week’s cinematic lineup delivered a wildly diverse palette — from a light-hearted Telugu comedy about weddings gone wrong to a chilling exploration of trauma in Kashmir, from mythological thrillers gone astray to courtroom drama featuring history’s darkest figures. Our team at Reviewz Insight watched them all, debated every frame, and now we bring you our honest, no-filter take on these eight releases.

🌟 1. The Great Pre-Wedding Show

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐ / 5

We started our binge journey with The Great Pre-Wedding Show, a simple, heartwarming Telugu drama that plays like a long, funny cousin-meets-chaos wedding video. The film revolves around Raju, a village photographer who dreams of fame through his pre-wedding photoshoots. Just when his career seems to get a break, a missing memory card snowballs into emotional drama, friendship cracks, and relationship mishaps.

The film doesn’t pretend to be larger than life. It celebrates small lives, petty fights, crushes, and the charm of village life. Thiruveer delivers an honest, unfiltered performance that anchors the narrative. The humour feels organic, not forced. The camera captures temple streets, farmyards, and noisy homes with warmth. The music blends folk beats and soft melodies.

But after a while, we felt the film walking on familiar territory. Some jokes repeat. The emotional conflicts solve too easily. The second half could have used more depth, especially in the romantic arc. Yet, it never drags. It’s not extraordinary cinema, but it stays sweet, sincere, and watchable.

Verdict: If you want a feel-good film with humour and heart, this one works. Don’t expect groundbreaking drama.

❄️ 2. Baramulla

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐ / 5

From the warmth of village humour, we moved straight to Baramulla, a somber tale set against Kashmir’s chilling silence. The story follows DSP Rizwaan Sayyid, who reaches Baramulla to investigate mysterious child disappearances. The deeper he digs, the more he encounters whispers of ghosts, grief, and history’s bleeding wounds.

The biggest star of this film is Kashmir herself. Snow-laden bridges, frozen lakes, abandoned houses — every frame breathes melancholy. The film does not rely on jump scares or cheap thrills. Instead, it builds horror through silence, memories, and human loss. Manav Kaul delivers a restrained and powerful performance.

But Baramulla also stumbles. It tries to balance supernatural horror, psychological trauma, and political commentary in one narrative, and sometimes that balance breaks. The film slows in the middle. Conversations circle around the same themes. Some twists feel predictable. But still, it gets under your skin.

Verdict: Watch it not for scares, but for its haunting atmosphere and emotional depth. This is horror that thinks.

💔 3. Ithiri Neram

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ / 5

Ithiri Neram feels like poetry unfolding on screen — gentle, slow, and heartbreakingly quiet. The film follows two people, once in love, who reunite after years. They carry unresolved memories, buried guilt, and one burning question — “What if we had stayed?”

Roshan Mathew and Zarin Shihab don’t just act — they exist in their characters. Every glance, hesitation, and silence feels real. The film avoids dramatic monologues and instead embraces everyday truths. Conversations happen in cafes, rainy streets, broken homes — not on mountain tops with violins.

The cinematography stays intimate and personal, almost as though the camera fears interrupting. Songs flow like thoughts, not commercial breaks. The pacing slows deliberately to make you feel the weight of time and lost opportunities.

But this style may test you if you seek fast stories. Some scenes stretch. Some questions never get answers. But that’s also why it feels real.

Verdict: A beautifully written, emotionally rich romance that rewards patience. Our team loved it.

👽 4. Predator: Badlands

Rating: ⭐⭐½ / 5

We walked into Predator: Badlands expecting blood, tension, and primal survival — the classic Predator recipe. Instead, we found… an emotional alien, a talking android, and a Predator civil war. Yes, the franchise has taken a leap — not forward, not backward, but sideways.

The story follows Dek, a young outcast Predator, and Thia, a damaged android. They team up to stop a looming interplanetary threat. The visuals look stunning. The alien landscapes, futuristic machines, and hand-to-hand combat scenes feel epic. The background score pumps energy into every battle.

However, the film loses its identity. The Predators — once mysterious hunters — now joke, cry, and debate like humans. This shift may excite sci-fi lovers but disappoint hardcore franchise fans. The pacing jumps wildly between deep emotional scenes and sudden action.

Verdict: Ambitious, visually bold, but narratively confused. Watch it if you enjoy experimental sci-fi, skip it if you worship the original Predator.

🛕 5. Jatadhara

Rating: ⭐⭐ / 5

Jatadhara promised myth, mystery, and divine thrill — instead, it delivers confusion wrapped in flashy visuals. The film follows an investigation into temple secrets, ancient vaults, and supernatural awakenings. It stars Sudheer Babu and marks Sonakshi Sinha’s Telugu debut.

The concept had potential: lost manuscripts, godly curses, shadow rituals — the ingredients were strong. But the screenplay wavers. Scenes jump without logic. The film tries to mix mythology, horror, and action, but doesn’t commit fully to any. Some CGI works, but much of it feels rushed.

Sudheer Babu performs well within limits. Sonakshi tries, but the writing doesn’t support her character. The background score steals attention more than emotion.

Verdict: A half-baked mythological thriller. Ambition alone can’t save weak writing.

💘 6. The Girlfriend

Rating: ⭐⭐½ / 5

Rashmika Mandanna carries The Girlfriend entirely on her shoulders. The film explores love, insecurity, obsession, and emotional suffocation in modern relationships. It avoids fairy-tale endings and instead dives into flawed, complicated love.

Rashmika delivers one of her strongest performances. She brings vulnerability, anger, joy, and fear with control. The film tries to say something important — love isn’t always healing, sometimes it traps.

However, the film stretches its runtime. Some scenes repeat the same conflict. The pacing slows, and the supporting characters don’t contribute much. The music works, but the editing could have been sharper.

Verdict: Worth watching for Rashmika’s performance and its raw take on relationships. Could’ve been a great film with better writing.

🏛️ 7. Maharani – Season 4

Rating: ⭐⭐½ / 5

Huma Qureshi returns as Rani Bharti — sharper, angrier, and now eyeing Delhi’s power corridors. Maharani Season 4 pushes the story beyond Bihar politics and dives into national intrigue.

Huma delivers a commanding performance. Her screen presence anchors every scene, whether she negotiates in Parliament corridors or deals with betrayal at home. The series introduces new political faces, deeper conspiracies, and dirtier games.

But the storytelling falters. The season drags in the middle. Some subplots feel recycled. The dialogues occasionally sound theatrical instead of natural. The editing could have tightened the narrative.

Verdict: Watch it if you’ve followed the series. It’s flawed but engaging. Huma remains magnetic.

⚖️ 8. Nuremberg

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐ / 5

Nuremberg revisits one of history’s darkest courtrooms — where Nazi leaders faced justice after World War II. Russell Crowe plays Hermann Göring, delivering a chilling, layered performance that makes you angry and fascinated at once.

The film doesn’t rely on war scenes. It builds tension in courtrooms, prisons, and interrogation rooms. The conversations between Göring and American psychiatrist Douglas Kelley form the emotional core of the film. Their intellectual battles keep you hooked.

However, the film sometimes hesitates to take emotional risks. Some scenes feel too neat. The pacing dips in parts. Yet, the gravity of history remains intact.

Verdict: A solid historical drama driven by brilliant acting. Not thrilling, but deeply compelling.

🎯 Final Rankings – Best to Weakest

Rank	Title	Rating
⭐⭐⭐⭐	Ithiri Neram	4.0
⭐⭐⭐	The Great Pre-Wedding Show	3.0
⭐⭐⭐	Baramulla	3.0
⭐⭐⭐	Nuremberg	3.0
⭐⭐½	The Girlfriend	2.5
⭐⭐½	Predator: Badlands	2.5
⭐⭐½	Maharani Season 4	2.5
⭐⭐	Jatadhara	2.0

🧾 Conclusion: What to Watch This Week

If you’re looking for:
✅ Romantic depth – Ithiri Neram
✅ Feel-good comedy – The Great Pre-Wedding Show
✅ Atmospheric mystery – Baramulla
✅ Political drama – Maharani S4
✅ Performance-driven cinema – Nuremberg
❌ Skip if low patience – Jatadhara and parts of Predator: Badlands