Wednesday, October 14, 2009

The movies never end

19. Chal Chala Chal (Hindi) (1/10)
A really really bad movie. It might have worked in 90s but there is no way it can work now. Govinda plays a simpleton who cannot stick to a job because he cannot compromise. Ultimately he starts running abus with his friend Rajpal Yadav. For comic relief we have his 2 sisters and their husbands, usual gang of Asrani, Upasna Singh, Amita Nangia and someone else. The movie drags with all kinds os senseless incidents and of course we have the heroine Reema Sen who takes the bus that he runs.Awfully bad film.

18. Fargo (6/10)
Based on a true incident that happened in Minnesota and North Dakota. A hapless car salesman ineptly orchestrates the kidnapping of his own wife. The plan goes horribly awry in the hands of bumbling bad guys. The pregnant sheriff of Brainerd, Minnesota, is suddenly faced with a case of multiple murders. Her investigation is laced with offbeat observations about life in the rural hinterland of Minnesota and North Dakota. The way incidents are unraveled and mystery solved forms a very interesting story and got a much deserved oscar for Frances McDormand playing the pregnant sheriff

17. Watchmen (3/10)
First thing first. This movie went on forever. Movie is based on comic book ( I haven't read it). Changing scenes between present, past, earth, universe, it tries to keep viewers attention. When one of the x-watchmen is killed, another watchmen starts investigating to find out what's going on and the results are shocking. It grabbed my attention here and there but like I said , the movie went on far to long for my interest.

16. Life Partner (Hindi) (4/10)
Gosh! What a loud film. Everyone in the film Fardeen (expressionless), Govinda (very loud), Tushar (bechara), Genelia (dumbo) seem to be screaming all the time. Only saving grace is Prachi Desai. Fardeen and Genelia love each other and have love marriage. Tushar and Prachi enter arranged marriage. Govinda is a divorce lawyer and does not believe in institution of marriage which very surprisingly and suddenly changes when Amrita Rao comes in his life. How the other 2 couples deals with their marital problems, get separated and get back together is what this film is about. Bad.

15. Raaz - The Mystery Continues (Hindi) (4.5/10)
Finally I mustered the courage of watching this film after being scared all this while. The movie wasn't as scary as the original Raaz but someone like me can get pretty scared even by this. Kangana as expected acts very well. Adhyayan was ok but doesn't suit with her. Emraan was good. Although the whole concept of him panting and predicting future was just very odd. But then who said horror films have logic. She has to find out the whole truth by herself as to why these things are happening and how is she involved in it.

14. Chal Chalein (Hindi) (6/10)
A very interesting concept which very sadly was not promoted at al. I seriously hope and wish that most children and parents should watch this film and learn. This film essentially focusses on how these days parents impose their wishes and dreams on teenage children and make them slog at studies to achieve something that they dont even want to. This situation sometimes leads to suicide by some kids fearing their parents reactions on their failure. The film never goes off its focus and presents some really good suggestions as to what should be done to avoid it. Please someone make the 'aam junta' aware of this film

13. Phir Kabhi (Hindi) (3.5/10)
What could have been an interesting pseudo love story between an elderly couple (Mithun and Dimple) was unnecessarily marred with another love story of a young couple which acted as nothing but a speed breaker with unwanted songs in an otherwise sober film. Mithun acts really well. Other characters were also ok. It was heartening to see the chemistry that grandfather and granddaughter shared. Time pass on dvd circuit.

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