Argo

You cannot miss this one. A seat binding thriller based on true story.Easily movie of the month.

Pluses:

• Ben Affleck, beautifully presented and charismatically ripped
• Powerful story, reiterated well. There are many movies built on real life happenings, but there are not many who can keep your arse at the edge of the seat in the climax
• All the other characters of the movie and the captives were very natural, it gives you a feeling of being captive yourself
• A blend of humor with such a serious story is just amazingly weaved. And thats makes your movie experience complete
• All the human emotions portrayed very well, be it the extreme fear, risk, self esteem, freedom or humor
• One movie after very long which left me with some after effects. You feel good being free and moving around without any fear

Minuses:

There is no script to be blamed for neither music. Movie is presented so well, that you really need to be a jerk to be adamant enough to find a loophole


My rating: 4/5

English Vinglish

Movie based on morals of an Indian Woman. A good watch for an entire family.

Pluses:

• After eons that i can proudly say, that it is a movie meant for the entire family and relevant to every member of a family
• Sridevi is the only intelligent comeback that i have witnessed so far, brilliant selection of a story. She sets and example to all the other last generation heroines that after a certain age you shouldnt attempt to look hot :P
• Sridevi had quite a natural acting and pulled off a home maker's and a mothers role perfectly well. Cheers to her!!
• The simplicity of the script is perhaps the USP of the movie. It is no extraordinary but given the mindless junk remakes of South Indian flicks that were coming off late to Bollywood, this one made a hell lot of sense :D
• The intentions of the movie was met, all the morals and values of an Indian woman rightly and beautifully put forth

Minuses:

• The music was just about ok, forgettable
• Duration again, was a bit too long. Easily could be edited
• Ironically, where Sridevi is playing a character of a hard core Hindi speaking woman, herself fumbled a lot of times and not very clear with her speech

My Rating: 3/5

OMG: Oh my God!

A very different concept, though we all know its yet not original, but in the end an Indian copy. Very much taken :) Its a good watch nerverthelss :)

Pluses:

• An eye opener for a lot of people, if not all. The roots of the story and its intentions go quite deep but presented only on the surface.Those who can grab it will be enlightened for life :D
• A tight slap on all the godmen, and hyprocritic practices in India.Concepts of such kinds needs to be bought upon, a very controversial and unsafe topic to deal with, couldnt be presented any better than through a fictional character and mode of drama blended with humor.
• Paresh Rawal is the lead of the movie, and wat a charismatic guy. He pulls the role off with utmost ease.
• Akshay Kumar had more or less cameo role in the movie, however omnipresent in the entire flick. Apart from the fact how weird he looked in the avatar of a god in the end, i loved his swanky Avatar ;) If gods be this hot, i dont mind getting back to temples :P

Minuses:

Movie stretched a tad too long. Wasnt really required.

My Rating: 3.5/5

Delhi Safari

Very cute flick for all the kids and adults. Should give it a try.

Pluses:

• The USP of the flick lies in its dialect in a true Mumbaiker style.Gives you a very Indianised feel from the regular animated movies
• The dialogues were very well written, usual animation flicks are way too cute, this one gives you a different flavor
• All characters were very well sketched, each one of them had personal touch of every state
• Every emotion was well portrayed. Be it the family angle or self esteem/attitude or wit and even humor
• The script however reminds you of Madagascar trail.Nevertheless, in doesnt draw too much of comparison
• There are quite a few numbers in the flick, which are all mostly fun. Music which wont bore you at the least
• A light hearted film for all ages

Minuses:

• Animation was never at par excellence with Pixar. It was very very average. You can easily make out the locomotives to be very robotic and not life like
• A few contents here and there which is sort of adult and may not be a very good idea to be exposed to the kids

My Rating: 3/5

Heroine

Not worth the hype and promotions. Average flick.

Pluses:

• Ranvir Shorey did his part well, however even his image had to be much more stronger as a character, which is absolutely a directors fault
• Shahana Goswami, she is one actress who proved is not exactly a directors baby. She can perform given anywhere :) This positive about her can also be a negative where the movie requires you to be a directors baby.Only time shall see how she grows in the industry
• Lillete Dubey was a beautiful mother. I loved her
• There were strong presence of dialogues and the story did have the potential. Alas!! All mis placed.
• Thanks to Salim-Sulaiman for making 'Halkat Jawani' and Sunidhi Chauhan for singing it so beautifully. One should pay attention to only the track and ignore the video completely
• All the pluses are more or less merely vote of thanks :P There is absolutely nothing to flourish the movie

Minuses:

• The direction entirely is to be blamed for. I wonder if Madhur Bhandarkar himself directed it. The expectations are a lot and sad that he disappointed this time
• Next is the casting. The entire cast was just not apt. Be it Kareena, who looks half her star image; be it Arjun Rampal, quite a suprressed character; or be it Randeep Hooda, the cricketer image looked like a prank on him :P Or even the supporting casts, the small time actors, directos, actresses etc that they portrayed, none had a star image, all looked like small screen actors
• I would like to mention Kareena Kapoor yet again, as she is supposed to be the soul of the movie. She just doesnt look like a larger than life character, be it off screen or on screen. She looks rather dull barring a few scenes past interval. A big mistake. She might be able to sell herself with endorsements but surely not movies and one of those central characters, no ways
• The plot was dealing with glamor industry, the same as we have seen in 'Fashion', the only plus that could have saved the movie would have been the direction, failing which the plot fell apart
• The script had to be more crisp. I have no idea what kinda character sketch was that of 'Mahi Arora', a very confused and laid-back somebody. Did Madhur try to portray one of a case from Bollywood or did he try make a ugly remark on all actresses that they are bipolar in nature :P
• However, there were one or two tracks which were musically good, but the choreography just killed it. The biggest example being 'Halkat Jawani'
• The entire movie just felt very garish. Even those few strong dialogues couldnt save it

My rating: 2/5

Barfi

Declared: The movie of the year :) A must watch for all souls.

Pluses:

• A big relief from Bollywood, kudos to Anurag Basu for showering us with such beautiful moments with 'Barfi'. Brilliant direction and hard hitting experience
• A big thumbs up to Ranbir Kapoor.He proves it again, that being a good actor isnt enough, nor having a great bod. What makes you a star is the choice of movie you star in. Who says having great expectations puts a lot of pressure on the actor to perform. He does it everytime and with so ease and yet never fails to deliver multiple movies in a year.A big critic to all the other big names and brands in bollywood
• Priyanka Chopra too comes with  big relief. She was forgotten post Fashion. She had to prove she aint just another Diva, and someone labelled as THE HEROINE and sold. It costs you a lot to be called as a good actor. Cheers to her
• A lot of South Indian actresses forayed in Bollywood off late. But on my score, Ileana is the only one who passed. She isnt surely a star material, but she charms you in the journey with 'Barfi' wading through different stages of life as the character ages. Her role was equally important where she did hold some key decisions to make, without which the love story wudnt be complete. Good choice to debut in Bollywood under the umbrella of Anurag Basu
• Never to miss on the script. Such beautiful script, such spellbounding concepts, simplicity put with such ease. Humor which wont age so soon and can be watched again and again. Kudos to scripting
• This is labelled as a QUALITY movie in close to 3 years in Bollywood, absolutely no dirt, a very clean and truly a UNIVERSAL movie. You can take your family and kids and enjoy without any adulteration threats :P
• The jingle in the beginning of the movie is worth mentioning. Innovative concept. It has a lot deeper roots to what you experience in the movie, it aint just for fun
• Love story RE-DEFINED. The take home is not how the disabled or mentally challenged bond, but a tough realisation for all the city dwellers, on how a very simple but yet a deep connect is polluted between two people in today's world with filthy things. It WAS beautiful back then and it can STILL BE so beautiful
• USP of the flick, there are no villains, no dirt, no ugliness, nothing gore, no wordly truth or reality check. Just an experience
• The background score was soothing and apt for the movie

Minuses:

Barfi could have had some more beautiful numbers in terms of music. Forgettable songs

My rating: 5/5

The Bourne Legacy

 

 

A brand new look with Jeremy Renner. You wont be disappointed. Good action.

 

Pluses:

• Fast pace of the second half rips off the reputation of the Bourne series. Hold on until you watch the second half.
• Good action, brilliant chase sequence in the heavily trafficking roads of Manila. You will be at the edge of the seat throughout.
• Jeremy Renner does the justice to the character. Not comparing here with Matt Damon at all. He very finely pulls of the role and meets the demands of the role.
• Rachel Weisz as 'Dr. Marta Shearing' plays an equally important character. The duo put together with Jeremy do a good job of entertaining you as long as the movie lasts.

 

 

Minuses:

 

• The plot of the movie is so so, nothing new, nothing great. But i dont think you give much of a damn to the story line where the USP of the flick is action.
• However, first half kinda disappoints you cos theres not much of any content in it except for you to sit back and solve a simple puzzle made complex :P

 

 

 

My rating: 3/5