Aparita Bhandari

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The Globe and Mail (Toronto)
For 60 reviews, this critic has graded:
  • 61% higher than the average critic
  • 8% same as the average critic
  • 31% lower than the average critic
On average, this critic grades 3.7 points higher than other critics. (0-100 point scale)

Aparita Bhandari's Scores

  • Movies
  • TV
Average review score: 69
Highest review score: 90 Writing with Fire
Lowest review score: 38 Easter Sunday
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 45 out of 60
  2. Mixed: 14 out of 60
  3. Negative: 1 out of 60
60 movie reviews
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    • 70 Metascore
    • 80 Aparita Bhandari
    I Swear
    It’s not entirely fair to call I Swear a PSA for inclusion. Above all, it is the story of a man who overcame an extraordinary set of odds to build a simple but meaningful life for himself and foster understanding in others. Yet, you cannot help but hope that the film – and the events surrounding it – inspires us all to think about the messiness of life. And how making space for everyone might involve a degree of discomfort for us all. But we can all, ultimately, live with it.
    • 80 Metascore
    • 88 Aparita Bhandari
    Kokuho
    The pace moves from the hustle-bustle of daily business carried out over five decades to moments of stillness from the artform – the flick of a fan and a hand moving in gentle waves, for example. The actors bring the drama to life, without being overly dramatic.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 88 Aparita Bhandari
    Hoppers
    Like many of its Pixar predecessors, Hoppers manages to thread the needle between a charming story for a young audience and a considered take on the climate crisis that will also resonate for their adult caregivers.
    • 60 Metascore
    • 63 Aparita Bhandari
    Midwinter Break
    Fortunately, Midwinter Break stars two seasoned actors who are not even close to the winter of their careers. Both bring grace and gravitas to their characters, conveying their personal crises with humanity.
    • 66 Metascore
    • 60 Aparita Bhandari
    Elio
    Disney and Pixar’s latest outing delivers on some frontiers, but puzzles on others.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 70 Aparita Bhandari
    How to Train Your Dragon
    The dragons are fine by today’s CGI standards. Toothless glistens, thankfully. Young audiences will be delighted.
    • 53 Metascore
    • 70 Aparita Bhandari
    Lilo & Stitch
    The reboot is sure to delight the young ones in your care, especially over the summer. As for the older ones? There are enough throwbacks to reminisce – and then revisit the offbeat classic.
    • 91 Metascore
    • 88 Aparita Bhandari
    Nickel Boys
    It’s hard to describe Nickel Boys. It seems like an injustice to call it, simply, a film. It’s a remarkable piece of art, even more impressive when you consider that it’s photographer and filmmaker RaMell Ross’s debut feature film – in fiction.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 50 Aparita Bhandari
    Maria
    By focusing his lens on the personality of the diva, as opposed to her artistry, Larrain doesn’t truly give us insight into what made Maria into “La Callas.” We get glimpses of the tragedies and scandals in her life that inspired and informed her powerful – and often divisive – vocals. But we don’t understand the artistry behind the voice.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 70 Aparita Bhandari
    Black Box Diaries
    For anyone wondering why women don’t come forward to report sexual assault, Black Box Diaries offers a glimpse into the many indignities women can face when reporting the crime, and the amount of personal resolve needed to follow through.
    • 73 Metascore
    • 60 Aparita Bhandari
    Wicked
    Oddly enough, the movie is both sumptuous and somewhat soulless.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 80 Aparita Bhandari
    Blitz
    While it may depict events of the past, its relevance to the present couldn’t be more striking.
    • 74 Metascore
    • 80 Aparita Bhandari
    Woman of the Hour
    [Kendrick] delivers a taut thriller that’s also a sharp critique of the casual misogyny women face.
    • 63 Metascore
    • 80 Aparita Bhandari
    Piece By Piece
    It’s perfect popcorn fare: the story of a creative genius against the playfulness of a Lego landscape mixed with a boppy tune.
    • 45 Metascore
    • 50 Aparita Bhandari
    Joker: Folie à Deux
    Why so serious, Phillips seems to be saying, in this follow-up. Relax, it’s all entertainment. The challenge, however, is that Joker: Folie à Deux is more ponderous rather than acting as a riposte. It has its moments of movie magic, but they largely get overshadowed by the weight of this redemption endeavour.
    • 77 Metascore
    • 80 Aparita Bhandari
    Girls State
    Girls State is a powerful documentary that showcases just how invested and determined young women are in their desire to run for the highest office – despite the challenges they face.
    • 60 Metascore
    • 75 Aparita Bhandari
    The Beautiful Game
    The Beautiful Game shines because of Nighy.
    • 64 Metascore
    • 50 Aparita Bhandari
    The Queen of My Dreams
    While The Queen of My Dreams works in some places, it’s too disjointed a narrative to truly immerse the viewer into the technicolor universe.
    • tbd Metascore
    • 60 Aparita Bhandari
    Hey, Viktor!
    Hey, Viktor!, a raucous mockumentary, is a mixed bag, veering wildly from self-deprecating humour and a downright cringefest to moments of heartfelt candour.
    • 82 Metascore
    • 70 Aparita Bhandari
    Black Ice
    In order to move forward, it’s imperative we look at the past. Black Ice is a worthwhile ice-breaker to that end.
    • 47 Metascore
    • 80 Aparita Bhandari
    Pathaan
    Pathaan is by no means flawless. It tries to marry a Hollywood-style action film with Bollywood camp. Sometimes it delivers, and sometimes the script is just too banal. It could also be edited more judiciously. But the film entertains and leaves you grooving to an infectious tune at the end.
    • 61 Metascore
    • 75 Aparita Bhandari
    Rosaline
    Rosaline ultimately sparkles in this cheeky telling of the greatest love story never told.
    • 41 Metascore
    • 38 Aparita Bhandari
    Easter Sunday
    It’s disappointing that the film takes that well-worn trope of a big family get-together and just lazily adds a Filipino layer to it.
    • 42 Metascore
    • 63 Aparita Bhandari
    Persuasion
    If I may persuade you, however: Watch the film for whimsy. Read the book for passion.
    • 83 Metascore
    • 63 Aparita Bhandari
    RRR
    Visually exhilarating as it may be, it’s worthwhile to remember that RRR is inspired by true events. It’s a work of historical fiction that’s just as inventive as its thrilling special effects.
    • 47 Metascore
    • 50 Aparita Bhandari
    Sonic the Hedgehog 2
    Unlike the first movie, where aspects of the video game were more seamlessly integrated into the plot, Sonic 2 relies more on generic themes such as friendship and loyalty, as well as what makes a hero.
    • 53 Metascore
    • 60 Aparita Bhandari
    Donkeyhead
    If Darshi had truly embraced Mona’s messiness, it might have made for a more meaningful, even if tentative, conclusion.
    • 71 Metascore
    • 80 Aparita Bhandari
    Definition Please
    There is much to appreciate about Definition, Please, including its indie aesthetic. It’s a welcome addition in redefining the diasporic experience.
    • 84 Metascore
    • 90 Aparita Bhandari
    Writing with Fire
    I’m fascinated by these women who cover dangerous ground – treading centuries of patriarchy and caste prejudice with measure and grace.
    • 49 Metascore
    • 75 Aparita Bhandari
    Sing 2
    Given the number of songs worked into the script, there’s a music video quality to the film. If you’re looking for some lighthearted distraction from the worries of the world right now, however, give Sing 2 a shot.
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