A lot of hype has resulted in people being sorely disappointed with this film.
I found it alright to be honest, found it better than the Marvel Avengers film. Preferred the characters in this.
Whilst it had its fair share of flaws, my only other gripe was that in was 30 minutes too long - lots of unnecessary scenes.
Action scenes were good and looking forward to introduction of Wonder Woman played by Gal Gadot who seems like a great, fresh face.
6
Tuesday, 29 March 2016
Erin Brockovich
Better late than never, it's the first time I saw this yesterday.
Always been a fan of Julia Roberts. This film deserved to win her an Oscar, her performance was superb. She plays the seemingly white trash Erin who may not have the qualifications but does not lack the intelligence. Above all, this is a true story and is quite emotional at times.
Throughly enjoyable and "feel-good."
8.5
Always been a fan of Julia Roberts. This film deserved to win her an Oscar, her performance was superb. She plays the seemingly white trash Erin who may not have the qualifications but does not lack the intelligence. Above all, this is a true story and is quite emotional at times.
Throughly enjoyable and "feel-good."
8.5
Risen
I just came back from seeing Risen, and I have to say, I was actually impressed. This is a very well made movie. They handled the biblical story respectfully, while taking creative license in a way that maintained the spirit and overall message of the gospel.
It puts a very different twist on a story that is rarely told. The film is mostly focused on the events after the crucifixion and shown from predominantly the side of the Romans.
Extremely good acting performances.
7.5
It puts a very different twist on a story that is rarely told. The film is mostly focused on the events after the crucifixion and shown from predominantly the side of the Romans.
Extremely good acting performances.
7.5
Saturday, 19 March 2016
Kapoor and Sons
Kapoor and Sons is magical. You will laugh and cry while watching this movie.
Each and every actor has given 100% in this movie and Hindi Cinema is back to its best after back to back successes with this and my last, Neerja.
Fawad Khan's performance is always delightful and he proves this again in his second Bollywood venture.
Rajat Kapoor and Ratna Pathak performed well and Rishi Kapoor steals every scene where he appears.
Throughly enjoyable.
8.5
Each and every actor has given 100% in this movie and Hindi Cinema is back to its best after back to back successes with this and my last, Neerja.
Fawad Khan's performance is always delightful and he proves this again in his second Bollywood venture.
Rajat Kapoor and Ratna Pathak performed well and Rishi Kapoor steals every scene where he appears.
Throughly enjoyable.
8.5
Monday, 14 March 2016
Hail, Caesar!
Let's tick off what's good, that's easy and quick: Crystal clear photography (a Coen trademark), and interesting sets & costumes. The bad & ugly are endless.
The few laughs are strained and forever in coming. The movie is less than two hours but it seems endless with dialogue that just drags, scenes that last forever with no point, and actors who listlessly read their lines.
This movie seems to be appealing to a narrow band of reviewers and critics knowledgeable of Hollywood's Golden Age, with some pointing out how stupid the rest of us are for not understanding. That's nice. It doesn't work on any other level.
2
The few laughs are strained and forever in coming. The movie is less than two hours but it seems endless with dialogue that just drags, scenes that last forever with no point, and actors who listlessly read their lines.
This movie seems to be appealing to a narrow band of reviewers and critics knowledgeable of Hollywood's Golden Age, with some pointing out how stupid the rest of us are for not understanding. That's nice. It doesn't work on any other level.
2
Sunday, 13 March 2016
Enemy
Brilliant film, incredibly under rated. I feel the reason it is so badly received by the public is due to the intricate layers within the film. It is a real 'edge of seat' type film while all the time not giving too much away and making the viewer decipher the film for themselves. If you feel you have the deductive capabilities to figure out what is really happening in this film, by all means watch it, but if you are going to watch this and not strain yourself to understand it, you will certainly think the film is terrible.
8.5
8.5
London Has Fallen
I think with these things you have to judge and rate a movie according to its genre. This film lacks any kind of intelligent thought, dialogue or plot, it's a whole heap of silliness but "London has Fallen" is a good action movie. It does what it says on the tin. Fast-paced, violent, cliché-ridden, completely unrealistic - its everything you want and expect from this type of film.
Butler is made for this type of role. He's Bond without the class, and that actually makes him more entertaining in some ways. He's the Bruce Willis of our time. I like him as an action hero.
There are no surprises in this film, Freeman is Vice-President, the Americans (of course) save London by identifying the location of the terrorists, Butler takes charge of the SAS and saves the President... I told you, it's a whole heap of silliness but enjoyable silliness nonetheless.
5.5
Butler is made for this type of role. He's Bond without the class, and that actually makes him more entertaining in some ways. He's the Bruce Willis of our time. I like him as an action hero.
There are no surprises in this film, Freeman is Vice-President, the Americans (of course) save London by identifying the location of the terrorists, Butler takes charge of the SAS and saves the President... I told you, it's a whole heap of silliness but enjoyable silliness nonetheless.
5.5
Neerja
t doesn't always happen in bollywood that a movie stays right on track till the very end. Usually, the ill-fitted humor or obtruded songs take the starch out of the story line.
But this movie is almost free from all such distractions and the director has been very disciplined. Shabana Aazmi has stolen the show with her immaculate acting. I was quite sceptical about Sonam Kapoor's acting capabilities in a movie backed by such a strong script, but thankfully no emotional scenes have been imposed on her and her aptness has been used very smartly by the director!
Inspiring true story. Loved it.
9
But this movie is almost free from all such distractions and the director has been very disciplined. Shabana Aazmi has stolen the show with her immaculate acting. I was quite sceptical about Sonam Kapoor's acting capabilities in a movie backed by such a strong script, but thankfully no emotional scenes have been imposed on her and her aptness has been used very smartly by the director!
Inspiring true story. Loved it.
9
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