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Image - YouTube Vibe Review – A Fun Spy Comedy That Loses Its Vibe Later Intro:  Vibe  is a 2026 Hindi spy comedy written and directed by Kunal Khemu, who also plays the lead. The film features Preity Zinta, Sparsh Shrivastava and debutant Vanshika Dhir in important roles. Released in theatres on 18 September 2026, the film takes the familiar spy genre and gives it a comic twist. Review (90 Words): I picked up  Vibe  because I had recently enjoyed Kunal Khemu in  Single Papa , which was one of the better comedy watches for me. So I was curious about his new film. A spy comedy is also a bold choice when spy thrillers are everywhere. The first half is genuinely funny, and I could hear people laughing in the theatre. But somewhere around the second half, the film loses its rhythm. It slows down and the comedy isn't as consistent. Still, I appreciate the attempt and would say it is a decent OTT watch. Full Review: I picked up  Vibe  mainly because of Kuna...

  Image - YouTube Vaalvi Review – A Dark Comedy Thriller Full of Twists and Clever Storytelling Intro:   Vaalvi  (2023) is a  Marathi dark comedy thriller  directed by  Paresh Mokashi , starring  Swapnil Joshi, Anita Date Kelkar, Subodh Bhave,  and  Shivani Surve . Streaming on  ZEE5 , the film blends suspense with dark humour, telling a story that slowly unfolds through unexpected twists and layered characters. Known for its unique treatment, the film explores human behaviour in a tense yet engaging narrative. Review (90 Words):  Vaalvi   is a very interesting story that keeps you engaged for most of its runtime. It has an innovative treatment with multiple twists, and a serious plot is cleverly mixed with dark, funny moments. The film manages to hold attention with something happening in almost every scene. Performances by all actors are strong and support the narrative well. There are a few minor issues, but they can be igno...

  Image - YouTube Toaster (2026) Review – A Quirky Dark Comedy, Average Overall but Saved by a Surprise Character Intro: Toaster  is a  2026 Hindi black comedy thriller  directed by  Vivek Daschaudary , starring  Rajkummar Rao  and  Sanya Malhotra . Released on  Netflix on 15 April 2026 , the film follows a man’s unusual obsession with a toaster he once gifted, leading to a chain of chaotic and bizarre events. Inspired by a real-life story, the film attempts to blend dark humour with crime and absurdity. REVIEW  (90 - WORDs) I picked  Toaster  mainly for Rajkummar Rao and Sanya Malhotra, and it offers dark, dry humour with an uneasy tone. The film is average overall with an unusual idea and tone, and it will make you laugh in bits and pieces. It also lost me at a point where the character crosses a line, which I personally didn’t like. I even paused it and completed it later. However, the second half re-introduces a character w...

Image - YouTube Movie Review: Inspector Zende (2025) Streaming on Netflix,  Inspector Zende  is a comedy thriller inspired by true events and the infamous chase for serial killer Charles Sobhraj. Manoj Bajpayee shines as Inspector Madhukar Zende, while Jim Sarbh plays Carl Bhojraj with flair. Unfortunately, the film struggles to balance crime and comedy. The writing doesn’t dig deep into the psychology of its subject, nor does it fully deliver laughs. Despite a promising premise,  Inspector Zende  feels uneven — occasionally witty, but largely formulaic. A missed opportunity for a sharp thriller-comedy. #InspectorZende #NetflixIndia #ManojBajpayee #JimSarbh #BollywoodThriller #MovieReview #ComedyThriller #sachinkhedekar #girijaoak #bhalchandrakadam #vaibhavmangle