Shaurya Chawla
Shaurya Chawla's reviews only count toward the Tomatometer® when published at Tomatometer-approved publication(s).
Eternity (2025)
77%
B+
EDIT
“thanks to its stellar cast and clever moments in the first two acts, it still manages to be a solid watch overall and a trip worth taking to the Afterlife.” –
InSession Film
Dec 19, 2025
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Dust Bunny (2025)
85%
A-
EDIT
“Dust Bunny is so much fun and so charming in its execution that it is able to overcome those minor flaws and result in an entertaining experience that is definitely worth a watch. Make sure to look under the bed after seeing it though, just in case.” –
InSession Film
Dec 19, 2025
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Ballad of a Small Player (2025)
48%
C+
EDIT
“he movie just about manages to stay afloat still thanks to Farrell’s fantastic work, who elevates it even in its lowest moments, and creates an experience that makes the ride worth taking, even when it runs out of gas by the finishing line.” –
InSession Film
Oct 24, 2025
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Hedda (2025)
89%
B+
EDIT
“DaCosta does succeed in creating a morally complex and ethically fascinating character study of a complex and fascinating woman who has been analyzed and studied for years” –
InSession Film
Oct 13, 2025
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No Other Choice (2025)
97%
A
EDIT
“No Other Choice once again proves that Park Chan-wook is a master storyteller who can subvert any expectations effortlessly, and one can only wonder how his next project will surprise audiences.” –
InSession Film
Sep 24, 2025
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Hamnet (2025)
86%
A+
EDIT
“By the time Hamnet reaches its climax, the final movie is nothing short of a masterpiece from Zhao.” –
InSession Film
Sep 20, 2025
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Frankenstein (2025)
85%
A-
EDIT
“Frankenstein may not be Guillermo del Toro’s best movie to date, but it is his most ambitious, and the love and care he has for the original story is present throughout its runtime. ” –
InSession Film
Sep 15, 2025
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The Lost Bus (2025)
88%
B
EDIT
“By the end, The Lost Bus is a solid disaster movie that manages to convey the tragedy of the Camp Fire effectively, but slightly less effective as an extended character piece that could bring it all home a bit better.” –
InSession Film
Sep 10, 2025
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Frankie Freako (2024)
85%
B
EDIT
“despite some issues, it is Frankie Freako’s commitment to the absurd and over-the-top situations it finds itself in that make the movie an entertaining watch overall, and serve as another reminder of Kostanski’s passion” –
InSession Film
Aug 8, 2025
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War of the Worlds (2025)
4%
F
EDIT
“spends 90 minutes showcasing the end of the world with shoddy CGI effects, terrible acting, and a thinly written script with plot twists you see coming from 10 miles away, making it, by far, the worst movie of 2025.” –
InSession Film
Aug 8, 2025
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Hurry Up Tomorrow (2025)
14%
C-
EDIT
“Will it eventually develop a cult following with The Weeknd’s fanbase and listeners of Hurry Up Tomorrow the album? Time will tell, but as of right now, people will probably want the movie to hurry up and end instead.” –
InSession Film
Jun 9, 2025
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The Brutalist (2024)
93%
A+
EDIT
“he Brutalist is a new American epic that deserves all the recognition it gets and hopefully will receive as the years go by.” –
InSession Film
Jun 9, 2025
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Mad Max: Fury Road (2015)
97%
A+
EDIT
“it’s no surprise that Mad Max: Fury Road has achieved the status it has in the pantheon of action cinema.” –
InSession Film
May 19, 2025
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The Legend of Ochi (2025)
75%
B
EDIT
“ Despite its flaws, the movie remains an overall very sweet and enjoyable watch, and a decent start to A24’s more family oriented fare.” –
InSession Film
May 12, 2025
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Mad Max (1979)
89%
A-
EDIT
“While Mad Max may not be the best movie from George Miller, given his work in The Road Warrior, Fury Road and Furiosa, it serves as an incredibly effective entry into the world of fire and blood” –
InSession Film
Apr 21, 2025
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The Alto Knights (2025)
40%
C-
EDIT
“The story of The Alto Knights and how the New York mafia crumbled due to the rivalry between Costello and Genovese is a fascinating one, and there are hints of it scattered throughout the runtime, but it comes up short often” –
InSession Film
Apr 14, 2025
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Opus (2025)
39%
C
EDIT
“Opus may not be a failure on every level, but it is certainly a disappointing, scattershot watch.” –
InSession Film
Mar 12, 2025
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