Tuesday, December 31, 2013

2 Days in Paris

A prequel to 2 Days in New York. Similar in dialog and narration but felt an overdose of 'loose ethics' on Julie's (writer, director, actor, editor, etc.) role. Not sure if these kinds of relationships are common in Paris, but one can relate to the male character's trauma in seeing his girl friend's so-many ex-relationships. Not as enjoyable as the New York version.
Rating: Average

Wednesday, December 25, 2013

Shuddh Desi Romance

Lots of wedding scenes (although none of them is shown to have any real matrimony!) with most of the weddings having either runaway bride or runaway groom! Lots of scenes in the toilet! In fact, the toilet turns out to be many a 'turning point location' in the movie! A true rom-com movie. Excellent acting by all the protagonists. Characterization of the main leads is very well portrayed - especially Sushant's role of 'Fall for the next Beautiful Girl' attitude and Parineeti's role of 'Modern Indian Girl'. Even the location of the story - Jaipur - is very well captured. It is refreshing to see local typical Indian bustling streets and narrow walkways, after seeing so many Bollywood movies being taken in international locations. Nice, catchy song and dance scenes makes this movie a nice entertainer that doesn't bore the audience.
Rating: Good

Tuesday, December 24, 2013

Satyagraha

Well, what can I say. I thought this would be another Aarakshan, considering that it was another Amitabh Bachchan - Prakash Jha combo. But it failed me miserably, although it started on a very good note, and a powerful story-line of claims and compensations due from Government. Some scenes were very powerful - like AB talking about corruption, AB challenging the Government and refusing to take the compensation, the mother telling how she lost her claim due to the movement, etc. But all in all, the movie seemed to be going in the wrong direction, very much the way Kareena and Ajay kept drifting away from one another in the movie. The hunger strike, the rock band, the riots and the works. The ending seemed to be improperly edited, as if they just wanted to get it done with.
Rating: Average

Bachelor Party Vegas

Well, the movie started well enough and had lot of promises. And then things started going wrong, which seemed to make it interesting. But then, bad things kept happening over and over again. After some time, it became too much. Kind of 'over-do'. Finally, it ended well enough, which was a saving grace, but the 'Vegas' promise was broken. 'Adultish' movie, though.
Rating: Average

Sunday, December 22, 2013

Interstate 60: Episodes of the Road

Excellent movie, superb dialog & quotes. Almost makes one think it is a fantasy movie, but it isn't so. It has got everything in it - romance, light humor, adventure and last few minutes have a bit of a thrill too. Some scenes are awesome - like the one in the court, the restaurant and the hospital. Definitely worth a watch. Wholesome entertainer.

Sunday, December 15, 2013

Break Ke Baad

Good one. Refreshing and much needed [After a long time, saw a second movie on the same day. The first one (also an Imran movie) was too poor but this movie made up for it.]! From the time the credits appear creatively at the beginning of the movie, it is evident that it can deliver the goods. Dialog is very catchy. Characterization is good. Humor makes one almost laugh - such as the usage of metaphorical Shah Rukh and Sunita. Although ending is pretty evident, it still leaves a mark. 
Rating: Good.

I Hate Luv Storys

Very thin dialog. Very poor story. When intermission approached, almost thought the movie was over, and was shocked to see it drag on for one more hour. Was seriously waiting for it to get done. There is no suspense, no twist, no wow-factor, no nothing. Only good thing to see was the occupation of the main leads, but that wasn't stressed too much either. 
Rating: Average

Sunday, December 8, 2013

Hanuman

Animation movie brought for my daughter. Not as enjoyable as I thought it would be. Anyways, she lost interest very soon, especially because there was so much violence. 
Rating: Average