Monday, June 27, 2005

Irreversible

Irreversible is by far the most raw, brutal, groase and gore movie I have ever seen in my life. Although cinematically or in narrative context this movie has much more to offer, CAUTION, Watch it only you have a tolerance for "brutal" violence. This movie made me nauseatic and sick in my stomach.
Its a story of how two friends vows to kill the other's rape victim

Auberge espagnole - French / Spanish / English / Danish / German

Auberge espagnole, is the story of a French student who decides to go to spain to complete his studies and moves into an apartment in Barcelona with six other characters from all over Europe. The movie depicts the stories of each of the roomies thru the eyes of the main protagonist Xavier along with a taste of his own life.
I liked it.

Ocean's 12

I found this movie a big letdown, it didn't have any meat to write about. The Plot was made to look and sound complicated, the fact is the script did not have a punch. With such a ensemble of actors, this movie is a off the track sequel of Ocean's Eleven.

Hitch

Hitch is a "nice" movie, the main protagonist Will Smith is a date doctor who uses his skills to help "unsmart" guys find the their girl of dreams. The movie also stars Eva Mendes and Kevin James ( the king of the hill guy ). Has few hilarious moments..A good summer flick.

Sunday, June 19, 2005

Invasions barbares, Les (2003) ( Canada-France)

Academy Award Winner for Best Foreign Language Film, 2004 ,Barbarian Invasion ( Invasions barbares, Les) is the story of a dying man's last few days and his son's uncompromising effort to fill the last days with family, friends, love and Humor. Barbarian Invasion is a beautiful movie by writer/director -Denys Arcand. Excellent performances, poetic locales, realistic on screen narration makes this movie a must watch.

No Mans Land - Serbo-Croatian

Backdrop: Bosnia and Herzegovina
Two Bosnian soldiers in no-man's land and become victims of bombing. This movie is STELLAR. I haven't seen many WAR Humor , this stands out in script, story, direction and in realism, practical humor that makes you think. SUPERB movie.
Director/Writer - Danis Tanovic deserves the much needed nomination. Academy Winner for the best Foreign Language film 2002, NO MAN's Land is a MUST SEE.

Tuesday, June 14, 2005

Spanglish

Once in a while you see a movie and feel like telling others " you know, I saw this movie, really liked it", Spanglish is just that, a simple heartwarming movie about a illegal mexican immigrant and her daughter and how their experience of living with an american family helps find her identity. Spanglish has beautiful comic situations and touches you with the practicality of the subject.
Adam Sandler as John Clasky is brilliant, Tea Leoni as Deborah Clasky just looks a hyper and insecure wife , Paz Vega is gorgeous as Flor and Shelbie Bruce as Christina is just too good. In all I loved this movie.
Grab it!

Wednesday, June 08, 2005

Main Aisa Hi Hoon

Rumored to be based on "I am Sam" Main Aisa hi Hoon is the story of an autistic father's legal battle to gain custody of his daughter from her Grandfather. A kerchief caper, MAHH will move you with its simplicity. Ajay Devgan does a great job but is a mismatch for such a role. The movie starts slow and grows on you. Its good to see producers banking their money on such flicks because the chances of these movies clicking is rare.
All in all a good movie, be prepared to shed couple tears.

Sunday, June 05, 2005

Kinsey

Kinsey is a reel adaption on the life of Alfred Kinsey , a pioneer in the area of human sexuality research. Kinsey is bold cinema and has great performances by Liam Neeson ( Kinsey/"prok"), Laura Linney ( Clara Mcmillen), Peter Saarsgard ( Clyde Martin) and Chris O Donnel ( Wardell). Its a stark revelation on human sexuality,the 1940 research is a eye opener as it unearths insights into sexuality that has relevance today as well. Remarkable movie.

Hazaron Khwahishe Aisi

The theme song of the movie is One of my alltime favorite Ghazal by Jagjit Singh, Hazaron Khwahishe Aisi is pure good sensible cinema, Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi tells the story through three protagonists – Siddharth (Kaykay Menon), Geeta (Chitrangada Singh) and Vikram (Shiny Ahuja), their tryst with communism and love and the path they chose for themselves in the backdrop of 70's and political turmoil India went thru at that time. A unique political fiction, HKA will win your heart with excepional performances by the leads, Chitrangada is stellar and reminds you of a great actor - Smita Patil.Sudhir Misra deserves a pat on his back along with Pritish Nandy for bringing meaningful cinema to the fore.
This one DESERVE a watch!

Bunty aur Bubli

After years Yashraj bannner has delved into something new, reminiscent of 70's manmohan desai, B&B is a comic caper from director Shaad Ali Sahgal, who first gave us a replica of Mani Ratnam's Alaye Payudhe ( Sathiya in Hindi ).B&B has spurts of humor ( the taj mahal sale ) and could have been much much better without a few songs and sequences. B&B is nothing new but may score at the box office for the fun element it enamates, the production looks half baked and could have been more slicker, since its from Yash Raj you do expect much more. Songs, except for Kajra Re ( with a sultry Aishwarya Special gig ) other are very forgettable. All in all, its a good afternoon home view. Theatres ...hmmm not sure.