19. Four Christmases (3.5/10)
Vince Vaughn and Resee Witherspoon are a happy couple who just like being with each other without getting married because it brings responsibilities and expectations etc. One year because of bad weather they are forced to visit their families for Christmas. They are both from broken families. By the end of their trips they realize how much they miss being a family. Started off funny but it lost steam towards the second half.
18. Hello.. Hum Lallan Bol Rahe Hain (Hindi) (2.5/10)
It's a decent concept of a perfect person who is doing ok for himself and who never compromises with his ideals. Rajpal Yadav is in love with a girl back in his village but can never express his love. The film follows various phases of his life of sticking to his values and principles even if that means losing his love. A good idea but its hard to digest Rajpal Yadav in such a role. The film is def not a comedy.
17. Panga Gang (Hindi) (2/10)
A really bad hindi animation film. A bunch of kids try to stop a gang from deforestation. Its bad and boring
16. Holi (Hindi) (1.5/10)
This was Aamir Khan's first movie supposedly made as an experimental film. Based on one day at college where students demand holiday for Holi. This is again one more really really bad film from all aspects
15. Consequences (1/10)
A very badly made and acted film about 5 friends. It shows you how some of your simple deeds can come back to haunt you. 4 of the men always keep picking on the 5th one. So ultimately after 15-20 years how the 5th dude takes revenge with other guys. Its an awful awful film
14. I am Legend (4/10)
Will Smith is the sole survivor of a virus breakdown. Its been 3 years since he has been alone with his dog. FOr 3 years he has been religiously trying to find another person by sending radio signals and he finds ultimately a woman and a child. Mutant victims of the plague watch all his moves, waiting for him to make a fatal mistake. His only hope is to find a cure to that. Interesting concept but the film failed to keep my interest alive.
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Sunday, January 24, 2010
My weekend of few movies
13. Public Enemies (1/10)
Johnny Depp is the most wanted Bank Robber of the 30s. He is being chased by Christian Bale and his love interest is a girl. The entire movie is about a game of outrunning and outgunning the FBI, culminating in an explosive, legendary showdown.This ne is a bad bad bad movie and very repetitive.
12. Rocket Singh - Salesman Of The Year (Hindi) (8.5/10)
One of the finest movies to have come out last year. This is what annoys me when people say that hindi films don't offer anything new but when they do, there is no acceptance of it. This is the most original, very realistic film which is filled with damn good performances. Ranbir is to watch out for. Even Gauhar Khan impresses a lot. Must watch
11. Bolo Raam (Hindi) (6/10)
A surprisingly good movie. The hero is very very close to his mother and would do anything for her. One day he gets arrested in charge of murdering his mother and he would not speak why he did what he did. Although when the real reason and cause comes out, its a little anticlimax but I somehow was still very engrossed in the film and it manage to keep my attention throughout. Nice performances and the chemistry between the new uy and Padmini Kolhapure as his mom is very nice.
Johnny Depp is the most wanted Bank Robber of the 30s. He is being chased by Christian Bale and his love interest is a girl. The entire movie is about a game of outrunning and outgunning the FBI, culminating in an explosive, legendary showdown.This ne is a bad bad bad movie and very repetitive.
12. Rocket Singh - Salesman Of The Year (Hindi) (8.5/10)
One of the finest movies to have come out last year. This is what annoys me when people say that hindi films don't offer anything new but when they do, there is no acceptance of it. This is the most original, very realistic film which is filled with damn good performances. Ranbir is to watch out for. Even Gauhar Khan impresses a lot. Must watch
11. Bolo Raam (Hindi) (6/10)
A surprisingly good movie. The hero is very very close to his mother and would do anything for her. One day he gets arrested in charge of murdering his mother and he would not speak why he did what he did. Although when the real reason and cause comes out, its a little anticlimax but I somehow was still very engrossed in the film and it manage to keep my attention throughout. Nice performances and the chemistry between the new uy and Padmini Kolhapure as his mom is very nice.
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Film watching has slowed down a bit
10. Mixed Nuts (2.5/10)
This was a bad movie. Supposed to be a laugh riot, a corky comedy, this film did not make me laugh even at 1 single point. A group of 3 people led by Steve Martin run a crisis counseling. The film just walks us through the kind of crisis that is going on in these people's life and with some of their friends. The entire film is based on a Christmas Day.
9. Raat Gayi Baat Gayi (Hindi) (7/10)
This film was a big surprise. I actually ended up enjoying myself this movie a lot. Brilliant acting by each and every one in the film. AFter a party, when Rajat Kapoor cannot remember what happened the previous night while he was flirting with Neha Dhupia, he spends the next day spending time with his friend Vinay Pathak to find out what actually happened. This could cost his marriage. I think a wonderful direction, a simple film, extremely enjoyable. Something very very different.
8. In America (6.5/10)
An Irish family moves from Canada to Manhattan. The husband is looking for acting jobs. They think the life would be easy and the film depicts their trials and tribulations during their stay in a run down manhattan building. The film also shows their interaction with other people specially with a painter guy in their building who affects their life in more than one way. Very good acting specially by the female lead.
This was a bad movie. Supposed to be a laugh riot, a corky comedy, this film did not make me laugh even at 1 single point. A group of 3 people led by Steve Martin run a crisis counseling. The film just walks us through the kind of crisis that is going on in these people's life and with some of their friends. The entire film is based on a Christmas Day.
9. Raat Gayi Baat Gayi (Hindi) (7/10)
This film was a big surprise. I actually ended up enjoying myself this movie a lot. Brilliant acting by each and every one in the film. AFter a party, when Rajat Kapoor cannot remember what happened the previous night while he was flirting with Neha Dhupia, he spends the next day spending time with his friend Vinay Pathak to find out what actually happened. This could cost his marriage. I think a wonderful direction, a simple film, extremely enjoyable. Something very very different.
8. In America (6.5/10)
An Irish family moves from Canada to Manhattan. The husband is looking for acting jobs. They think the life would be easy and the film depicts their trials and tribulations during their stay in a run down manhattan building. The film also shows their interaction with other people specially with a painter guy in their building who affects their life in more than one way. Very good acting specially by the female lead.
Friday, January 08, 2010
Film trend continues
7. The Hurt Locker (6.5/10)
War is just the job the characters in the movie do. The main protagonist is addicted to the almost nonstop adrenaline rush and the opportunity to express his life on the edge. He is the main guy who disarms the bombs in Iraq. The people who work with him slowly get used to his working style and can't wait to get out of this work. The hurt locker of the title is a box he keeps under his bunk, filled with bomb parts and other signatory memorabilia of "things that could have killed me." Excellent direction where every tactical detail and nuisance are shown in detail. It might sometimes get boring but it is needed.
6. Accident On Hill Road (Hindi) (2.5/10)
These kind of stories are good for a half an hour slot on television, otherwise they seem pretty dragged on big screen. On top of that you take terrible actor like Celina Jaitley and the film is over. Idea of showing how people's mindsets change if they happen to be in an accident is good. But the film overall is pretty bad.
5. Up (Animation) (7.5/10)
One of the finest animation movies I have ever seen. Guess I am finally getting into animation films. The story was fantastic and it is unbelievable to see such great acting being done by animated characters. I guess lot of hard work is done by director and his team. My favorite segment is when there are no dialogues and in about 15 minutes the lives of the protagonists change from kid to old age. Must watch
4. The Ugly Truth (4.5/10)
Another one of those nonsensical date films which we are supposed to like for some reason. The whole thing of men just think of 1 thing is again explored in this film with a twist where a news anchor Gerard Butler helps the girl get the man she wants but in the process ends up falling in for her. Now how many times have we already seen that?
War is just the job the characters in the movie do. The main protagonist is addicted to the almost nonstop adrenaline rush and the opportunity to express his life on the edge. He is the main guy who disarms the bombs in Iraq. The people who work with him slowly get used to his working style and can't wait to get out of this work. The hurt locker of the title is a box he keeps under his bunk, filled with bomb parts and other signatory memorabilia of "things that could have killed me." Excellent direction where every tactical detail and nuisance are shown in detail. It might sometimes get boring but it is needed.
6. Accident On Hill Road (Hindi) (2.5/10)
These kind of stories are good for a half an hour slot on television, otherwise they seem pretty dragged on big screen. On top of that you take terrible actor like Celina Jaitley and the film is over. Idea of showing how people's mindsets change if they happen to be in an accident is good. But the film overall is pretty bad.
5. Up (Animation) (7.5/10)
One of the finest animation movies I have ever seen. Guess I am finally getting into animation films. The story was fantastic and it is unbelievable to see such great acting being done by animated characters. I guess lot of hard work is done by director and his team. My favorite segment is when there are no dialogues and in about 15 minutes the lives of the protagonists change from kid to old age. Must watch
4. The Ugly Truth (4.5/10)
Another one of those nonsensical date films which we are supposed to like for some reason. The whole thing of men just think of 1 thing is again explored in this film with a twist where a news anchor Gerard Butler helps the girl get the man she wants but in the process ends up falling in for her. Now how many times have we already seen that?
Saturday, January 02, 2010
2010 begins
3. The Proposal (4.5/10)
Decent film. Started off well but towards the end as always the director made it emotions and drama. Had the corkiness and cheesiness between the 2 characters kept intact, the film would have been far funnier. Although I now do wanna visit Alaska. :)
2. 3 Idiots (Hindi) (8/10)
Fantastic film. Inspired by 'Five Point Someone', Mr. Hirani has done wonderful job of screen adaptation to make people aware of Indian education system and also proposed a solution. Fantastic acting by all characters, the film keeps yu entertained in almost all departments. The film is not without flaws but common we can just be happy that finally someone made a film that entertain everyone. Every scene makes you laugh and cry at the same time.
1. This Is It (7/10)
Documentary film made after death of Michael Jackson that focusses on the big concert that MJ was planning just when his unfortunate death happened. The film has clips of all his rehearsals and preparations. I don't care to much for MJ, but if you are a fan, you will freak out after watching this is it.
Now that I have ended 2009 on a high note and more than met my target, I am not too enthused about writing reviews for all the films that I am gonna watch this year. I will though try my best, at least will keep a track of the names.
Decent film. Started off well but towards the end as always the director made it emotions and drama. Had the corkiness and cheesiness between the 2 characters kept intact, the film would have been far funnier. Although I now do wanna visit Alaska. :)
2. 3 Idiots (Hindi) (8/10)
Fantastic film. Inspired by 'Five Point Someone', Mr. Hirani has done wonderful job of screen adaptation to make people aware of Indian education system and also proposed a solution. Fantastic acting by all characters, the film keeps yu entertained in almost all departments. The film is not without flaws but common we can just be happy that finally someone made a film that entertain everyone. Every scene makes you laugh and cry at the same time.
1. This Is It (7/10)
Documentary film made after death of Michael Jackson that focusses on the big concert that MJ was planning just when his unfortunate death happened. The film has clips of all his rehearsals and preparations. I don't care to much for MJ, but if you are a fan, you will freak out after watching this is it.
Now that I have ended 2009 on a high note and more than met my target, I am not too enthused about writing reviews for all the films that I am gonna watch this year. I will though try my best, at least will keep a track of the names.
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