Books, films, and series reviews by Darja Suri.https://darjasuri.com/https://darjasuri.com/reviews/the-drama/https://darjasuri.com/reviews/the-drama/The hype around this film, unfortunately, was bigger than the film itself. I'd give it 8/10 purely because I'm not objective and I adore the cast and those two scenes — but it honestly doesn't deserve such a high rating.Fri, 10 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://darjasuri.com/reviews/other-side-of-the-box/https://darjasuri.com/reviews/other-side-of-the-box/If you like horror and want to try something that won't take much time, definitely go for this short film. It's worth it!Tue, 07 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://darjasuri.com/reviews/the-collector/https://darjasuri.com/reviews/the-collector/This book will leave you with a deep sense of unease, because such men definitely live and walk among us — and most of them don't look like criminals. They look like decent people, some even with families, wives and kids. We still need to be aware. The scariest part of life is being a woman.Thu, 02 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://darjasuri.com/reviews/something-very-bad-is-going-to-happen/https://darjasuri.com/reviews/something-very-bad-is-going-to-happen/Overall, I wouldn't recommend it. It's a one-time watch at best, and even then, go in with zero expectations. That's why I gave it 6.7/10 — and that's being generous.Sun, 29 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://darjasuri.com/reviews/the-bride/https://darjasuri.com/reviews/the-bride/There are still many interesting thoughts and parallels to be found in this film, so it's definitely worth seeing. It is weird, stylish, thoughtful and emotionally alive. Not for everyone — but a solid 9/10 from me.Tue, 17 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://darjasuri.com/reviews/the-last-thing-mary-saw/https://darjasuri.com/reviews/the-last-thing-mary-saw/Overall, I disagree with the low ratings from both audiences and critics. I suspected it wasn't that bad going in, but I wasn't expecting anything particularly great either — and yet I still really liked it. I recommend it to anyone who enjoys this genre, and for me it's a solid 8/10.Tue, 10 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://darjasuri.com/reviews/the-hunt-2012/https://darjasuri.com/reviews/the-hunt-2012/Overall, the film is good — but not that good, in my opinion. I can't say I'd recommend it, but if you're curious, it's definitely worth watching.Tue, 03 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://darjasuri.com/reviews/frewaka/https://darjasuri.com/reviews/frewaka/I really enjoyed it and recommend it to anyone who wants horror not for the adrenaline, but for the atmosphere and the themes.Sun, 01 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://darjasuri.com/reviews/mercy/https://darjasuri.com/reviews/mercy/Overall, I wouldn't recommend it — but if you're really curious, a one-time watch is fine.Fri, 30 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://darjasuri.com/reviews/rosemary-s-baby/https://darjasuri.com/reviews/rosemary-s-baby/I'm sure this book has many interpretations and everyone will find something in it for themselves. I definitely recommend both the book and the film to fans of the genre — as a classic worth knowing, and just for fun.Mon, 26 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://darjasuri.com/reviews/avatar-franchise/https://darjasuri.com/reviews/avatar-franchise/Avatar (2009) — 10/10 Avatar: The Way of Water (2022) — 10/10 Avatar: Fire and Ash (2025) — 7/10, and that's a stretch, out of respect for the first twoTue, 06 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://darjasuri.com/reviews/promising-young-woman/https://darjasuri.com/reviews/promising-young-woman/Overall, the film is really, really, really great. I wish there were many more like it. Highly recommend, and despite my disappointment — a solid 9/10.Mon, 24 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://darjasuri.com/reviews/all-things-cease-to-appear/https://darjasuri.com/reviews/all-things-cease-to-appear/I'm really glad I found this book, bought it and read it. It's my book of 2025 without question. I definitely recommend it to everyone — 9/10, and huge gratitude to Elizabeth Brundage for such a masterpiece.Wed, 05 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://darjasuri.com/reviews/sunrise-on-the-reaping/https://darjasuri.com/reviews/sunrise-on-the-reaping/I wouldn't recommend this book; it's better not to taint the memory of the original series. And I genuinely hope Collins stops here and doesn't add any more disappointments.Sat, 28 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://darjasuri.com/reviews/men/https://darjasuri.com/reviews/men/Overall, the film is really, really good and I completely disagree with its ratings on other platforms. I'm also sad that so few people have seen it — so I highly recommend it, especially to women, and I hope it finds its audience and gets the appreciation it deserves!Sat, 24 May 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://darjasuri.com/reviews/adolescence/https://darjasuri.com/reviews/adolescence/A sharp and disturbing limited series less interested in who killed a girl than in the misogynistic forces that shape why a boy might do it.Tue, 25 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://darjasuri.com/reviews/the-substance/https://darjasuri.com/reviews/the-substance/Overall, I recommend it to anyone who wants to watch something weird (mostly in a good way) but meaningful.Thu, 09 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://darjasuri.com/reviews/it-ends-with-us/https://darjasuri.com/reviews/it-ends-with-us/Even though the film adaptation is also full of problems, the book surpasses all possible limits of what should and shouldn't be done. I highly doubt I'll ever read this author again. 2/10 to the book — don't even waste your time, and 7/10 to the movie — and that's being generous!Sun, 08 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://darjasuri.com/reviews/poor-things/https://darjasuri.com/reviews/poor-things/Honestly, this book is much better than Frankenstein, which I didn't really enjoy — unlike this one, which I hope will become a classic someday (or maybe it already is and I just didn't know). I would recommend it to everyone — or at least watch the film adaptation, because both versions are amazing in their own way. 10/10 to both.Sat, 23 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://darjasuri.com/reviews/ayla-the-daughter-of-war/https://darjasuri.com/reviews/ayla-the-daughter-of-war/The film is beautifully shot — but inside there's a huge, black, gaping void. This movie will disappoint you and leave you with minus two hours of your life.Mon, 13 May 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://darjasuri.com/reviews/the-stepford-wives/https://darjasuri.com/reviews/the-stepford-wives/Overall, I liked this book a lot, and it left me genuinely uneasy afterwards. No regrets about buying it, and I definitely recommend it.Wed, 06 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://darjasuri.com/reviews/1922/https://darjasuri.com/reviews/1922/1922 is definitely worth your time, especially if you're looking for something to watch and don't mind seeing someone reap what they sow.Tue, 27 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://darjasuri.com/reviews/i-m-thinking-of-ending-things/https://darjasuri.com/reviews/i-m-thinking-of-ending-things/That's why I gave it an average 6.7/10. Maybe it's just not my type of book, but it was interesting to discover it and the author anyway — and I don't regret the time spent with it.Tue, 20 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://darjasuri.com/reviews/how-to-get-away-with-murder/https://darjasuri.com/reviews/how-to-get-away-with-murder/I love this series with all my heart and highly recommend it to anyone who enjoys detective, crime or legal dramas — or to anyone who's actually curious about how to get away with murder.Sun, 18 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://darjasuri.com/reviews/mother/https://darjasuri.com/reviews/mother/Mother! is a great movie if you want something to think about. It will disturb you, maybe even scare you a little, and it will leave you unsettled — but it's definitely worth it.Sat, 17 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://darjasuri.com/reviews/the-companion/https://darjasuri.com/reviews/the-companion/The whole book felt like some kind of insanity and collective psychosis. It feels like it was written for the sake of writing, with no real idea behind it; it'll mentally torture you and leave you empty at the end, with only one question: "What the hell did I just read?"Fri, 16 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://darjasuri.com/reviews/kata/https://darjasuri.com/reviews/kata/Kata will pull you out of your everyday life and plunge you into the icy waters of the reality that surrounds you — political and social injustice — reminding you that those who "gave" you your rights threaten to take them back every day, and you need to be ready to fight for yourself and other women at any moment.Thu, 15 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMT