Monday, July 24, 2017

Rustom

Wow, this is like straight-out of an Alistair MacLean novel! When I was seeing this movie, I felt I was back in my teens reading one of Mr MacLean's novel once more! Better still was this, since it borders a true story. In fact, 80% of what is depicted seems to be true story. It has everything - extra-marital affair, murder, suspense, adventure, mystery and - best of all - court scenes with a fair share of arguments and counter-arguments.
Rating: Must-see

Udta Punjab

Resembled many of the movies that I had seen during my bachelor days in US - like Cidade de deus, Pineapple Express, Crash, etc. Just like those good ole movies, here too 3-4 lives get intertwined - and in this case, it is all in the name of drugs in Punjab. Pretty much an edge-of-seat thriller as well as depicting pretty much what's happening in that state.
Rating: Must-see

Mohenjadaro

Saw this movie in passing although saw the beginning and ending in entirety. Good movie in most aspects - setting of the pre-historic era, casting, costume and general acting. The storyline is ok-dokey. Romance could have been a side-thing but becomes the main-thing for some time in the movie. Anyways, good time pass.
Rating: Good

Sunday, July 9, 2017

Kahaani 2

A good storyline, well directed and acted. Not as good as the prequel, I felt, but that could be just me. It might indeed be just as good. Edge-of-seat thriller: yes. Some complicated twists and turns: yes. Last few minutes will make you see movie again? Hmm, not really.
Rating: Good

PS: After a really really long time, saw 2 movies on the same day!

Pyaar Ratan Dhan Payo

A lazy Sunday for a lazy movie. Total time-pass. Old wine in new bottle. Not edge-of-seat, totally back-of-seat with complete storyline visible to the naked eye within 30 minutes of start. Expensive and colorful settings though. Dialog is just ok-dokey.
Rating: Average