
Anupama Chopra
The Hollywood Reporter India and Chairperson FCG
Anupama Chopra is a film critic, national award-winning book author and journalist. She is the editor of The Hollywood Reporter India, founder of Film Companion Studios and chairperson of the Film Critics Guild. She has covered cinema since 1993 in multiple mediums – print, television and digital. She has worked with India Today, NDTV 24x7, Star World. She has also written about cinema for various international publications including The New York Times and Sight and Sound. Anupama has authored several books, including King of Bollywood - Shah Rukh Khan and the Seductive World of Indian Cinema, which was featured on the Editor’s Choice list of the New York Times Sunday book review and translated into German, Indonesian and Polish. Anupama received an M.A. in journalism from Northwestern University.
All reviews by Anupama Chopra
Jaat
Action, Drama (Hindi)
All the sound and fury ultimately signifies little, as even the mighty "dhai kilo ka haath" needs a more absorbing story.
Fri, April 11 2025
Ponman
Drama (Malayalam)
Ponman avoids sermons, instead crafting a high-stakes drama where “heroes and villains blur.”
Sat, March 29 2025
L2: Empuraan
Action, Crime, Thriller (Malayalam)
Mohanlal’s magnetic presence and the film’s bold strokes make it a flawed but thrilling chapter in this franchise.
Fri, March 28 2025
Crazxy
Thriller (Hindi)
The narrative delves deep into themes of redemption, parental responsibility, and the complexities of human relationships.
Fri, March 21 2025
Rekhachithram
Mystery, Thriller (Malayalam)
The film transforms from a routine thriller into a poignant exploration of thwarted ambitions, star power, and the lasting impact of loss.
Fri, March 21 2025
Dragon
Romance, Comedy, Drama (Tamil)
A heartwarming story about ordinary struggles rather than a testosterone-fueled saga.
Sat, March 15 2025
Be Happy
Drama, Music (Hindi)
A sentimental father-daughter drama with a dance competition and terminal illness, making it convoluted but emotionally charged.
Sat, March 15 2025
Nadaaniyan
Romance, Comedy (Hindi)
A film that relies heavily on nostalgia and visual appeal but falls short in its narrative
Sat, March 8 2025
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