It's widely understood that wealth and privilege often go together, and this idea takes center stage in “The White Tiger,” which brings Aravind Adiga’s award-winning 2008 novel to the screen. The author intended his book as a criticism of conditions within his own country, but the issues explored—particularly corruption in government and the gap between those who have money and those who don't—feel relevant to people…

Going into The White Tiger, I wasn’t sure what to anticipate. I hadn't seen anything from any of the actors or from writer-director Ramin Bahrani before, and I maintain my rule of avoiding trailers, so I knew very little about the story itself. Despite that, I felt genuinely excited; starting a year with a completely blind watch—something I really value—seemed like an excellent way to kick off what I hope will be a b…

Even though The White Tiger wasn’t my first review of 2021, it was the initial film I watched that year. I really didn't have any preconceived notions going in. I hadn’t seen anything from any of the actors or from writer-director Ramin Bahrani before. Because I stick to a “no trailers” policy since 2017, my understanding of the story was practically nonexistent. Still, all of this made me quite excited, honestly. Be…