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Murder in the First (1995)
Weapon, ain't no Killer.
ALCATRAZ, the maximum security prison till 1960s holding America's most incorrigible inmates. There are many feature films and books based on this prison (Birdman of Alcatraz, The Rock, Escape from Alcatraz etc.). 'Murder In The First' is based on the same, too.
Unlike 'The Rock' & 'Escape from Alcatraz', this flick deals with human emotions and the dangerous dungeons. Based on the real story, this film deals with the story of Henri Young (kevin bacon), a petty criminal caught escaping a prison and is sent to 'the rock'. Though the permitted official punishment is only for 19 days, he is sent to the dangerous dungeons for whole three years where he becomes mentally confused and scared. Immediately after coming out, the only thing he does is stabbing a guy in his throat with a dining spoon resulting in his death. There comes the Lawyer James Stamphill (Christian Slater), a fresh graduate, to defend Henri. The rest of the story deals with how James takes the case forward resulting in permanent closure of the dungeons of Alcatraz.
The way the relationship built between Henri and James is perfect. The performance in the final court room scene where James convinces Henri to change his appeal from guilty to innocent is excellent. "Henri, If you wanna die. I'll back you up. But I promise you, I'll fight these bastards to not let this happen again to anyone". Brilliant performances by Slater, Bacon and Gary Oldman(as Prison Wardon).
This one stands among very few flicks which make you think and cry.
A must see! 8 out of 10.
Chashme Buddoor (1981)
Fantastic Fun Treat
Got to see this movie while I was surfing through the television channels. I'm not from 80s. I don't know the actors either (except Faruk & Saeed). Yet, in not more than a five Min's, I got glued to the movie. Such is the fun, the movie got.
Immediately after the movie, I ran to my system to check the actors' names. Faruk and Deepti Naval make a great pair. Awesome acting by Rakesh Bedi, Saeed & Ravi Baswani. They remind you your days of youth. (I loved the episodes involving their bike & cigarettes).
Music by Raj Kamal is excellent. Pyar Lagawat (sung by Haimanti Sukla, Shailendra Singh) and Kahan Se Aaye Badra (Haimanti Sukla, K. J. Yesudas, Shailendra Singh) are just great.
Completely shot in Delhi, this flick is all about love, friendship and fun.
Haven't seen it? Go get it, Just don't miss it.
I GIVE 10/10 for it's plentiful comedy, error free screenplay and nice acting.