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Vandha Villas (2018)
It's so bad you will love it!
At 1 hour 46 mins, the movie does seem short and it would have been better if the writer had actually written a better ending than the original play from where he has lifted the plot and the story and the dialogues...well everything!
The end seems abrupt and what they were trying to convey perhaps wouldn't reach the audiences. You HAVE to spoon feed certain things and you can't rely on people's intelligence.
There are continuality issues at multiple places, there are things out of place and in a shot, the car in the background is a sedan and in the next shot there's an SUV! I don't know what the director was doing then!
The roles of the two oldies played by Swati Dave and Haresh Dagiya are praiseworthy! I really think that Prapti wasn't set for this role and they should have casted somebody older for that. The character of Harinarayan has been overdone and how! If the LOC was the limit of overdoing things, this character was in the mountains of Tora Bora.
Esha's character of Shivani is nicely done, the part where she spits the ghutka is gross as well as funny, it irritates you to an extinct, but you will still laugh at it!
Lakhudas's character is okayish but hey, it's the guy's first movie!
The dialogues are mostly funny but there are also some which I personally did not like and found them way below the belt. The kind of humor you will find in this is also the humor that you saw in Kya Cool Hai Hum and great grand masti. Both these movies were also given a U/A certification.
The edit is also really good and crisp, the talent of Nirav Panchal adds to the movie, those little fast forwarded scenes work really well! There are multiple scenes where the camera is out of focus....
Niravbhai, the song could have been placed along with the end credits!
The worst part of the movie is the subtitles. Whoever wrote them should be crucified on a busy cross road. (I am willing to do that personally as well).
Also, there's this news that the person who certified this movie is also the publicist of it. That is a clear conflict of interest and I really hope that Prasoon Joshi would sack the person.
All in all, the movie is definitely a one time watch, not with the family perhaps but with friends and siblings! That being said, the families are anyway going to watch it!
Bhoothnath Returns (2014)
Bhootnath returns, but not the audience
Since it's the election season, most movies would want to cash in on them. Jai ho,Youngistan and now Bhootnath returns. I wouldn't be surprised if this movie is tax free in coming days. Does it deserve that? Probably yes,Since it has a message to convince people to vote. Should you watch it. NO! The plot has nothing special to offer. It should have been a documentary. The "bhoot World" set seems to be a complete rip off from the Harry Potter series. Even the background music. There is no connection with the prequel other than the SRK appearance which is not even 2 min long. I like AB and 'Akhrot's acting and the dialogue delivery but the story didn't use them to their optimum level. I couldn't help but notice that some of the ghosts seen in the movie are in double roles. Sometimes ghosts and them out of no where,they are seen in the crowd talking to people and shaking hands
Mr director thinks the audience is dumb!
As far as kids films are concerned, this movie doesn't even crack into the top 5.
Yes the movie has a social message but we all know that its important to vote. Yes the movie has shown how the system works,But again we all know that. Kids will love this, moms and dads will be forced to watch this. But for adults, I wouldn't recommend this one at all.
I will rate this one 4 on 10. 1 each for the acting,1 for the DOP and 1 for the music.
The Wolf of Wall Street (2013)
fast-paced, though exceedingly dark comedy about the ruthlessness of the highly competitive stockbroker business
In his fifth collaboration with Martin Scorsese, Leonardo DiCaprio stars as Jordan Belfort, a Long Island stock wizard, whose brokerage firm Stratton Oakmont swindles a multitude of investors in the late 1980's. Based on Belfort's own memoirs, "The Wolf of Wall Street" is a fast- paced, though exceedingly dark comedy about the ruthlessness of the highly competitive stockbroker business.
A film panned by most critics, but in my opinion,its fantastic! In this role, DiCaprio plays the high-roller wannabe Belfort with a manic verve and exhaustive energy. It's hard to imagine how he, Scorsese and co-star Jonah Hill kept up the pace. I have always been a huge fan of DiCaprio. In reality, his performance was the only good thing about "Titanic", a film I loathed. How anyone can enjoy watching a disaster in which 1500 plus humans drown is beyond me, but I digress. "The Wolf of Wall Street" is a gift to DiCaprio --- allowing him to be as outrageous as necessary. Equally addicted and addictive is Hill, portraying the whiny, paranoid wingman, Azoff. This would be a plum role for anyone but I'm not sure anyone except Hill could have jumped off the screen and made Azoff his own as well as Hill. Both DiCaprio and Hill would be in line for Oscars! First half of the movie will pass by like bullets from a M16. Last 25 minutes in the second half might seem a bit boring and slow. But that's okay because the rest of the movie is so fast paced that when it comes to normal your brain may think that the last part is slow,but its not! It is just normal paced! The language of the movie might seem a but over the line for some since it averages 2 F bombs a minute.
Good- The dialogues, editing , Leo's acting Bad- (some)sequences seem similar to The boiler room. Overall- "The Wolf of Wall Street" is infectiously entertaining. It is probably the funniest movie I have seen all year with witty dialogue, over the top characters, and filled with energy that bleeds off the screen. Between all the fun however, there is also a story about addiction and how it can cause a downward spiral in your life whether it be drugs, money, or power.
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug (2013)
As much as I liked the film on technicality , I think it wasn't enough to keep me stuck to my seat.
The second Hobbit film connects you better to the characters than the first in an entertaining ride with more danger, excitement, and humor. The action is well done, and the 3D adds to it, especially in the "whitewater rafting" scene which also seems like a water park ride! That part and the whole movie has good editing. In this one, two of the non- King dwarfs' presence is stronger (Balin and Kili). The she-elf warrior Tauriel and what comes with her works, adding some heart to the film. One could argue that Jackson's Hobbit trilogy, when complete, will set up the LotR film trilogy far better than Tolkien's simple children's book sets up the literary LotR. (The change in tone from children's book to grand epic is VERY pronounced, even grating for those who try to read The Hobbit after finishing LotR.) Incidentally, Jackson's prequel trilogy apparently will not spoil the LotR trilogy the way the Star Wars prequels give away important plot points of the original movies. When finished, Jackson's six Middle-earth movies can be profitably watched in sequence of internal chronology. Gandalf didn't have much screen presence this time. Its the Elves leaded by Legolas that bring smartness to the film and Tauriel is a scene stealer. In the end the Dwarfs, Gandalf, Elves, Orcs, Smaug were thrown to different places so they have to get together for "There and Back Again". 'Arkenstone' and 'Black arrow' will have much to play in the grand finale. Jackson has also given us a smoldering elfin heroine, Tauriel (Evangeline Lilly), whose skill with a bow and arrow matches that of Katniss Everdeen in The Hunger Games. Fans of J.R.R. Tolkien may like sitting through a 169 minute film,but I didn't! this easily could have been trimmed by at least 50 minutes. Yes,Its long, VERY LONG.
Coming to the end part,I thought that the dragon will be killed. At least I hoped so but no! The last a few sequences are fun. As much as I liked the film on technicality , I think it wasn't enough to keep me stuck to my seat. I would give this one 6.75 on 10. Catch more of the reviews on IMDb. you can find me on twitter as well - @paavanshukla
Boss (2013)
"Maut KO Toh Log Yu He Badnaam karte hai,Zindgi me Talkif Toh Aise movies Diya Karti Hai"
Director takes a lot of time in introducing the plot and the lead actor..there were almost 20 long gursome minutes before Akshay was introduced. The good thing about the movie is that Director Anthony D'souza has rightly kept romance away from Akshay Kumar The story is nothing new. Its more like a combo of Rowdy Rathore,Singhan and Dabangg. I am not afraid to point out that the film which I am guilty of enjoying marginally, has only a wafer thin plot to its credit. The script invests heavily in its larger than life hero, Boss played by Akshay Kumar. Carefully and quite persistently the script diverts our attention from the loopholes of the plot and its continuity hitches, to ensure enough that its mistakes to escape our attention. The commonplace story uses Bollywood's most used vintage formulas of family drama, an evil brother of the heroine and misunderstanding between a father and a son! What I don't understand is why was there a song for Aditi Rao Hyadri and Shiv Pandit. It wasn't needed at all..Song placing is awful in the movie.There are times when you will laugh on the lame jokes. You will like the nicely done action
yes there are a couple of good run sequences at the end of which you will think Akshay will say "aaj kuch toofani karte hai" . Performances Although Akshay does his part of the job just fine, there is nothing new that we see here. It's like the same old Akshay Kumar in just different costumes and avatars. His dialogs and punch lines are just getting aren't exciting any more. I actually liked Ronit Roy's acting as a bad cop! I can only assume that talented and likable actors like Ronit Roy, Danny Denzongpa, Sanjay Mishra and Mukesh Tiwari had a few mortgage loans pending so when the call came in for a big budget South remake starring 'Akki', they zoomed towards the auditions
Bottom line: Boss expects you to laugh in the face of amazing stupidity. The jokes would struggle to make a guy like navjot singh laugh. The highlight of the film is a joke where Boss saves a woman and bestows his brotherly affection towards her by naming his truck 'Behen ki lorry'. Seriously, I wonder how a human being would fund this sort of humour. Maybe the producers would pay me if I point and laugh uncontrollably at the first name of the film's action director: Anal Arasu.
So at the end, I will quote a dialog from the movie- "Ghaav to Wo Bharte Hai Jo Shareer Pe Lage Ho. Ye Ghaav Toh Mere Aatma Pe Laga Hai." I will give this 4 on 10 with a recommendation to watch if you haven't seen Rowdy/Dabangg/Singham
Gravity (2013)
Nearest space experience 99.998% of us will experience!
This film transports you to space in every cinematic way possible. The visual effects are so brilliantly executed it makes you wonder if they shot part of it in space. The opening shot is 13 min long
and not once you think that they are doing it too long. There is a sensational and overwhelming power that Alfonso Cuarón's space thriller "Gravity" possesses and manages to sustain through out the run time! The whole movie is shot in just one room plus some world-class CGI. Which is breathtakingly amazing! The detail to ISS,HST and the earth view is top notch. But Its not just the graphics that keep the movie together. Its Sandy bullock's performance too! Though George Clooney's role is kinda short but still I enjoyed every minute of it. Bullock takes this science fiction thriller and turns it into a very human story. A conflict between the fight to survive and the fight to go on living. Throughout the film it is clear that Stone is distant, almost detached from the other characters. She seems almost indifferent at times to the horror that surrounds her. It becomes clear that she had never come to terms with life after the death of her young daughter. The audience need only look into her eyes to see the cold indifference behind the fear. It is an emotion that is all the stronger when one is in space, and able to see just how inconsequential they are to the grand scale of the world and the universe. The audience, along with Stone, is left to wonder, does it really matter? If you die, the world will continue to spin as if nothing ever happened. The cinematographer is dazzling. I felt as though the cuts were non- existent. I was never aware of an edit, almost as if the entire film consisted of one continuous shot. All the elements of the film came together perfectly to make this movie and to serve the story. But as I said before, Gravity goes far beyond just a simple story. It is an experience.
The movie is not entirely dependent on CGI and Sandy B, But writing is also its strong part! So is the background score. Sometimes the way it transits from the heavy heartbeats to silence
.Just perfect! The dialogs are very good too!
There are times when you think you can predict the story but I bet you cant! I would recommend this movie for everyone! Even if it's a 10 yr old..I am sure they too will enjoy mind blowing effects! Gravity is a sure-shot Oscar winner for Best film, Best actress, Best background score and Best director. I really really hope that Clooney too gets something for his supporting role. Maybe for best editing too! A hard 10 on 10!
The Frozen Ground (2013)
A terrifying true story is great
The Frozen Ground was artful, uncomfortable and absolutely spectacular. The film, based on a true story, is the perfect example of how truth is stranger than fiction. The Frozen Ground follows the story of Alaskan State Trooper Sgt. Jack Halcombe (Nicolas Cage) as he tries to catch a serial killer that has not been caught in 13 years. With prostitutes' bodies being found in Anchorage, the public begins to panic and Halcombe knows that he needs to catch the killer soon. Robert Hansen (John Cusack) is the serial killer and a well-known man in the town. The citizens would hardly believe that he would hurt the women. One prostitute, Cindy Paulson (Vanessa Hudgens), escapes from Hansen and helps Halcombe by giving him new information for catching the killer. After giving up the information, Paulson fears for her life and wants the killer caught before she is captured again. This film is a suspenseful thriller rather than an action film. The story gets down the dirty details and makes sure that the viewer leaves knowing everything that happened. It doesn't glorify the characters or anything that happened to them. It simply tells this horrifying tale. For a suspenseful film, The Frozen Ground was absolutely terrifying. It wasn't Saw or The Conjuring, but it was a quiet horror of a menacing man. While it was a classic catch a killer before the evidence disappears story, the actors brought their characters to such a real light. The movie was predictable because it was the same movie that is repeated every once in a while. Good guy works really hard to catch bad guy with the help of someone whose life has been affected by the case. However, the acting in the film is what brought it to life. Everyone in the film really fell into their characters and, as far as I could tell, really took on the life of whom they were playing. Cusack made a lasting impression in his role as a serial killer. He is disturbing while convincing everyone around him that he could never be a serial killer that literally hunts women. Every word dripped off of Cusack in such a creepy yet normal way that it brought Hansen to life. Cage hasn't been in any good movies recently but The Frozen Ground reminded me of when he was really at his prime. He was incredibly intense in every scene and every time that Cage was playing a frustrated Halcombe, his face seemed to feel the frustrated words. Surprisingly, Hudgens had an amazing performance. In some parts of the film, she outshined Cage. The 24-year-old played a 17-year-old prostitute flawlessly. This film is much, much better than Spring Breakers and Sucker Punch. She actually acted in the movie, rather than running around in her underwear. When Paulson was scared for her life, Hudgens could understand and translate that well. The best part of the film, however, was the end when the filmmakers made the creative decision to show the stories and pictures of the actual victims that Hansen killed. It is what actually brought the story back to the real world. These weren't just fictional characters we were watching, they were living girls who were hunted by a psycho killer.
Bhaag Milkha Bhaag (2013)
one time watch. Paan Singh Tomar was Better. 6.5 on 10
The movie begins in 1960 with Milkha's failed attempt at securing a medal during the Rome Olympics. Despondent, he tries to withdraw from a government-orchestrated race in Pakistan. One of the organizers can't comprehend why Milkha would quit, but the runner's coach explains (complete with sorrowful music) that the young man has personal reasons. Naturally, the government official asks for further explanation. And, boy, does he get an answer. Some of the stories offer a bit of comedy, a chance to stage a requisite Bollywood musical number or offer some insight into Milkha's personality. There is a sweet subplot involving the beloved sister that raised him and some lively comic relief from his early days in the military. The movie also spotlights the moment Milkha first discovered competitive running. The Movie is very very long
3 hours 10 mins? I could have done a better editing job than PS Bharthi. Screenplay is amazingly done. Especially the track running part..the low cam going around the track looks stunning! The film could have been better if the love story part would have been skipped. I have read a ton of articles on Milkha Singh and not one of them has anything to say with reference to the Australian girl or Sonam kapoor part. Bollywood masala I guess.
What I didn't like is that the movie ended with Pakistan President honoring him with the name "Flying Sikh"
It should have been Milhka's defeat at Olympics. Another silly attempt to end a Hindi movie on a high.I didn't like this movie as much as I liked Pan Singh Tomar. It was a low budget film but still was better than BMB.
BMB would have been a better movie if it was rounded off in 2 hours and the love story part was skipped. Shitty CGI at some places. There would be calls to send this to Oscars but if Pan Singh Tomar wasn't worth it,this sure in hell isn't either.
I would rate it no more than 6.5. If you haven't seen PST, watch that first!
Despicable Me 2 (2013)
Just as fresh as the original one! cant recommend enough
Despicable me 2 This is probably the first time when a animated series' sequel has surpassed the excellence of the original movie. It was fairly unique as instead of the typical good guy as the main character, they put up a villain as the protagonist (although he ended up good) which made it more refreshing and more fun to watch. Aside from his pointy nose and hilarious accent, we were also invited to spend some time with the extremely adorable and mischievous yellow Minions, who speak almost entirely incomprehensibly in their own unique language. This time around, Gru's no longer a villain. The comedy here works too. The jokes are humorous and most of them work for all ages. Some of them may not be original or repetitive, but they're still able to give you a laugh. And it doesn't hurt that an incredible cast was behind the delivery of the jokes here. Steve Carell was charming as usual and he never fails to impress with his excellent voice portrayal of Gru. The rest of the cast was superb too. I for one,Liked the visual effects in this more than I did of Life of Pi. The sets were also very vibrant and colorful. They're so wonderful that they make the film come to life. Everything is splendid about the setting. They're also very detailed and it's just a treat for the eyes. The animation too is just eye- popping. All the characters' movements are extremely detailed and very smooth. The 3D is more of an optional choice though, but some scenes are especially tailored for 3D as they literally pop out of the screen, especially the end credits. Don't miss that one.
High points- Animation, dialogues and end credit Lows- a bit scary for lil ones Verdict- Just as fresh as the original one. I cant recommend enough! 7 on 10
Man of Steel (2013)
The 2 reasons I went to watch the movie were Zack Snyder and Christopher Nolan, That's it! Not at all what I expected from the makers of 300 and Batman
The story falls into two halves and sometimes feels at odds with each other in its attempt to connect the two. The first half standing as a origin story heavily rooted in science fiction. We see the final days of a fully realized Krypton, as Jor-El (Russell Crowe) fends off fascist General Zod's rebellion and places the last hope for the Krypton's existence in the hands of his infant son, Kal-El. Once on Earth, the story follows Clark Kent, Earth's surrogate son and would-be superhero Messiah, as he journeys to find the hidden answers to why he was placed on our planet. His childhood is relived through a series of flashbacks triggered by images Clark witnesses around him, which interrupted the movie flow a lot The second half is a punch-heavy parade of action as Snyder digs deep into what he knows best, but in this case its a heavy overdose and u feel like punching Snyder. Meanwhile you learn vital things, like what the "S" on the Superman costume stands for. I thought the editing was horrible! I thought a lot of the CGI effects were too cartoon like. They really have to start to find tech wizards who understand the laws of physics, and don't create every scene like it's a damn video game. Video game...reality. Video game...reality. This is the mantra they should flash in front of these tech guys as they're creating. I still think Jurassic Park to this day has some of the best CGI ever done on a film. Where are those people? HIRE THEM! At a point of time you would think that MOS was made just to support the drowing Justice League franchisee. Also, General Zod's inner costume seems to be a rip off from one of the Spider Man villains
Now,The positives of the film,Wonderful fight scenes and special effects. That's it. Also, the underwear is actually a UNDER- wear now! :P
3 for CGI,2 for action and half for the witty dialogues. 5.5 on 10!