A slow February so far

9. Stage Beauty (5/10)
This one is a costume drama when all men used to play female characters on stage. This story shows how one man has always payed a woman and is good at it. When the rules change and women are finally allowed to work on stage , his future is in danger. He has ben so good at it that even if he tried, he cannot act as a male. Hw things change when the lead actress (his one time helper) helps him to come out of his shell, act as a male and she gets her part as the female lead right. Very interesting.

8. Rann (Hindi) (5.5/10)
All the fuss about RGV's exposure of media was such a downer. It was a very basic thing which somehow he made seem a huge issue. I think no one Madhur Bhandarkar does a good job of exposing. RGV's film was more drama. Amitabh, Sudeep, Ritesh were all ok. The film goes with decent pace. There is not much thrill but you dont get bored either. It would not be right to call the film as realistic cinema.

7. Pyaar Impossible (Hindi) (6/10)
This one was a surprise. I thought Uday Chopra would have copied the story from somewhere but I personally had not heard of this story, so that way it looked a little original. Priyanka Chopra suited the role. Uday was ok but please spare us of your acting. I can't handle it anymore. Nice songs. A simple sweet film overall.

6. Couples Retreat (2.5/10)
Gosh!! such a bad film. 4 couples go on a week retreat to analyze where their marriage is going and try and save it. Each of the couple has their own dynamics and problems and they go through it together. I still dont understand how this film becam a romantic comedy. There was no romance or comedy. It was just bad.

5. My Name Is Khan (Hindi) (7.5/10)
This film got very good reviews. It definitely is one of the Khan's better acting gigs very well complimented by Kajol. The film makes you sit and notice certain things about humanity in general and people around you. Its definitely a very good watch for first time but does not hold any repeat value. I am so glad that both the actors were not lip synching to the songs.

4. Devdas (Hindi) (6.5/10)
Wanted a friend of mine to see this film. And I surprisingly had not revisited this film since it first came out. Sanjay Lela Bhansali's grandeur is awesome. Shahrukh hams but Aish and Madhuri's beauty and songs are still a visual treat. Watching it second time made me realize how long this film was. Still pretty neat.

3. Kamla Ki Maut (Hindi) (5/10)
So glad to revisit some of the 80s movies. Pankaj Kapoor lives with his wife and 2 daughters. Their neighbour Kamla commits suicide and gossips start of her being pregnant. the film progresses with all 4 members thinking of what they have done so far in life because of which either they could have thought of committing suicide or spoil others life. An interesting concept. Good acting by everyone.

2. Unn Hazaron Ke Naam (Hindi) (2.5/10)
The movie was made for TV as dedication to all the people who died in the recent Mumbai blast. It was interesting to see from the point of view of families who ultimately get affected by this whole ordeal and go through. My ratings are mentioned from an entertainment perspective. This one seemed like a poor documentary with drama.

1. Aamras (Hindi) (2/10)
I was interested in the film because it is directed by Basu Chatterji's daughter. ad decent hopes but screenplay of the film was just not right. Story of 4 girls in school. They are best of buddies from 4 statuses of life. But ow quickly their temper an feelings keep changing is unbelievable. Some of them treat each other as shot but still cal each other best friends. It was little odd. Overall a disappointment