Media Magick

In the year 2018, a few of Pakistani filmmakers experimented and dared to showcase films which were unique and experimental. There were also a few blockbusters which masses loved and besides being criticized by a few, audience went and watched those films and went gaga over them. The good thing about 2018 was that audience got to watch both masala entertainers and content-oriented films. For a market like Pakistan it was a positive scene.

Motorcycle Girl

Hats off to Adnan Sarwar, a guy who knows how to make a film in limited (read: not any huge) budget which stands out, for bringing another fresh and original story where the entire team tried to give their best, direction wise, Adnan is effective and very focused. Watch Motorcycle Girl if you want to support independent filmmaking. It’s definitely not the best but it is a decent attempt to showcase a good picture of Pakistani films. Filmmakers should realize that audience enjoys a movie which makes them happy, emotional and let their worries backseat during the film. Films like Motorcycle Girl should have more depth and emotional value to make a solid impact at the box-office. (Read full movie review of Motorcycle Girl)

Cake

Asim Abbasi has done an amazing job, he should make more films. The way he has penned and executed the scenes are hard to find in Pakistani film industry. Asim’s vision is breathtaking, some scenes are exemplary and many are beautifully shot. The story has a tight-grip.

For those who thought that Cake is inspired from Kapoor and Sons, Piku or Khoobsurat, the fact is it’s not the case by any means. There’s no slightest similarity between Cake and the films mentioned here. Cake is one of those films which offer emotional connect, poetic treatment, bravura performances, directorial edge and reality-checks in abundance. (Read full movie review of Cake)

Pinky Memsaab

Pinky Memsaab is not your masala flick with flashy item songs or brainless entertainment; it’s a film which depicts a story of multiple people struggling to live their lives (mostly to look after others) with pure dedication and honesty. Shazia Ali Khan impresses her audience big-time. Her direction is decent; keeping in mind it’s her debut as director. The bar is already set higher for her second film.

Pinky Memsaab is an independent film. Pinky Memsaab is a film for those cine-goers who like content driven films with earnest and believable performances. If anyone is interested in spending 2 hour and 15 minutes (roughly) to watch a sensible film which depicts hardships, lifestyles and challenges of expats then they should know what kind of film they are buying tickets for. The film is a little dragged for 15 – 20 minutes. (Read full movie review of Pinky Memsaab)

Jawani Phir Nahi Ani 2

Dialogues and screenplay of JPNA 2 is the backbone of the film, it’s one of the finest comedies to come out from Pakistani Cinema. It takes the standard higher and it is very smartly written, conceived and executed. JPNA 2 is undoubtedly better than its prequel; hats off to Vasay for writing such an entertaining film. The music of the film is okay, and probably be the “not so strong” element but Tillay Waali Jooti and Behka Re are good tracks among the others.

JPNA 2 is roughly 160 – 165 minutes long roller coaster ride and it never drags, Nadeem Baig smartly handles the lengthy film with great direction and keeps on adding interesting twists and turns in the film along with some additional characters (cameos) to make it engaging and exciting for his viewers. Nadeem Baig hits the bull’s eye! (Read full movie review of Jawani Phir Nahi Ani 2)

Teefa In Trouble

For those who love brainless and stylized films where hero beats the shit out of baddies and starts to run, jump and hop with broken knee and ankle yet stays cool and flaunts his swag, Teefa In Trouble will be a delight. For those who go for sensible cinema with good script and engaging film, Teefa In Trouble won’t be as entertaining. (Read full movie review of Teefa In Trouble)