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Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016)
Aversive ! Juiceless ! Stony !
I have been waiting for this film since the announcement and I was so eagerly waiting for this film for so long but I was highly disappointed to see the film. I am an avid fan of Superman and I have to hand it over to Snyder to have increased the class for Superman in Man of Steel and that film was really good,I would not dare to use the word "Great" but it had its share of fun and super-heroness !! Bryan couldn't visualize Superman like Snyder and "Superman Returns" was good but not really good. Zack gave a good look and feel to Superman in Man of Steel and it kinda paid off and earned him the director seat for this legendary film and I would say that he did a good job in directing but the screenplay was kinda off and that counts a lot for a film of this magnitude.
Majority of the people were highly influenced by the darker and more sleekier Nolan's version of Batman. He RE-DEFINED Batman using his most innovative and creative ideas and that paid off BIG time and that could have been evident why people started hating Affleck when he was cast as Batman in this film. Nolan gave us a trilogy no director could dream about and audiences were stuck to Bale as Batman so Snyder should have felt the responsibility to break the view as far he could cause he cant re- write history but he could try making one and he failed AGAIN.. I personally felt that the there was not enough steam and the build-up around Batman, he was not able to establish the new Batman firmly on our mind and when we come to our senses about understanding this new Batman brought in front of us, Eisenberg jumps right in trying to act all psychotic and I am not even sure whether I found it appealing, it was kinda difficult to judge. Cavill doesn't do much as usual and sticks to what he's good at,he flies, speaks less words and stands tall with his amazing fit body. Affleck had so much at stake in this film and on its success but he was let down by Snyder. Basically, the film did not have time to establish a strong character for Batman but Superman had a good or decent prequel as Man of Steel so we knew what to expect of him but we had no idea about Affleck and his portrayal of Batman and I believe that was a serious mistake in the film which DID NOT help the viewers to justify the whole point of action. The viewer could hardly feel the presence of Wonder Woman but if that's how it was meant to be then its a great success.
I heartily wish that Snyder chooses a more appropriate character for the role of an antagonist in the forth coming Justice League series. The movie does not fail much in the sense of entertainment but I believe that people expected more than entertainment, they wanted their dreams to come true when two of the most well-known super heroes face each other but their dreams were shattered at the least because this is not the story of some amateur superhero like Kick-Ass where you are meant only to entertain !!
There's a way to enjoy this film, all you have to do is Forget Nolan-Bale, I am damn well sure that nobody remembers Singer-Routh. DO NOT EXPECT A GREAT MOVIE ! EXPECT TO BE ENTERTAINED BY A GREAT Hollywood MOVIE WITH ALL THE WORLD-CLASS ACTION YOU COULD GET !!
Ajeossi (2010)
Love Thy Neighbour... Kill thy neighbour's enemy..
This is just another normal story with splashy screenplay and a great direction.The protagonist played by Bin-Won is an ex-special force agent living a life without a meaning due to his past tragedy. He befriends a girl who's her neighbour and suddenly his life gets a meaning when the little girl's mom gets into trouble with a wrong group of people. That's the outline of the story, though it's just another normal story;the execution stands out unlike any other action thriller.
The film deals with scenes filled with silent emotions which helps the viewers to understand the gravity,sometimes emotions can be ruined by words but the director chooses to address it with the universal language. Action scenes stand out and Bin-Won has given a immensely subtle but at the same time a great performance. Once the protagonist chooses to pursue the kid, the viewers are in for an action ride. Silent scenes with subtlety makes the film one of the best South Korean movie to watch. If you are a fan of action movie, then do not miss out this movie.
The Gift (2015)
Never let bygones be bygones, says "The Gift"
"The Gift", can be considered as a new perspective by which thrillers are portrayed. Joel Edgerton, though he has acted in some big budget films and been directed by Ridley Scott, does not strike as a great actor but as as Writer/Director one should definitely agree that he has done a GREAT job in this film. All credit for this film goes to this one person only.
On the acting front, Jason who seems to be choosing more dramatic roles recently has done a very neat job in portraying his role as "seems like a good guy". Rebecca Hall has done a better job compared to Jason in this film as she has more vital points in the movie. Joel has outdone himself with simplicity, simple yet powerful acting on his part.
Joel did take everyone by storm in this film by showcasing his fine practice of directing. Every scenes in this movie makes us think that this is just another thriller but defies everything at the end. The way the characters are portrayed has to be definitely appreciated as the depth of the characters gets unfold as the film goes by which makes it more interesting and highly gripping. The second half deserves more appreciation than the first half because Joel is busy making people believe that it's just another usual thriller but 'Simon says' "No". The intensity of Joel's characters in this film is still a mystery, he has played it so well that you couldn't believe the climax.
Bottomline is that this film will give you the chills and will leave you hanging making the viewers asking for more.
The Martian (2015)
The Martian - 500 Days of Mars !!
"The Martian" - a film about a man who gets stranded in Mars waiting for rescue from Earth. Matt Damon depicts the role of Mark Watney, a Botanist cum Astronaut. Filled with humour, Matt has done a great job in acting as always. He justifies his role as a lonely guy in a planet, but the scenes where he is shown in Mars did not give us a complete depth that he was alone,implying that Scott has done it necessarily thereby reducing the sensitive part of loneliness or at least I presume so. A great attempt at that,which can truly be appreciated. The pace of the film was always good, there are some scenes in the second half which will test your patience but none the less, they will be forgotten along the film.
On the note of acting, I personally couldn't find any of the character's acting extraordinary. Each and every character did what they intended to but they also stick to our mind at the end of the film so none of the characters can necessarily be said as wasted.Matt can be given the thumbs up for acting because it didn't look like he was pushing himself to give the best performance, it was with ease with which he gives us the role.
Scott, one of the most renowned directors before certain years definitely deserves this film as to be his comeback. I have seen a lot of Scott's film, he's a master in giving us a commercial flick but at the same time filled with all the vital elements that should reside in a GREAT film. "The Martian" can definitely be considered as one of the good films that got released this year. Bottomline, this is a good film which gives a average movie-goer all he wants but this cannot be considered as a GREAT film as this has only shades of it. A Good one by Scott after a long time !!
The Walk (2015)
"The Carrots are cooked !!" , maybe for the Oscars !!
"The Walk" mostly depicts the events of a person named "Philippe Petit" and his mad idea of 'walk over a hanging wire across of the twin towers of the world' so hence the name "The Walk".
Zemeckis is one of the few directors who can do a narrative style without sounding lame and at the same time, highly intense. Gordon- Levitt has portrayed the role as a mad french-man on an average level due to the lack of certain originalities in his french style. At times, its highly evident that its not a french man that we see in the film but Zemeckis has wisely over come the issue by making the characters sound like Americans and has stressed the point they are indeed doing all they can to behave like Americans. They almost insist twice that they use American English to adapt to native Americans. That's a neat move and a good style to hide their flaws.Kingsley, one of the most versatile actor has done a great job in giving life to the mentor of Philippe, "Papa Rudy" who acts as a proper french-man at least on a filmy level.
The film kicks off with a narration from Gordon-Levitt and makes the viewers travel along the story line. It slowly makes the viewers aware of the character and his persistence in doing something mad or impossible and actually makes us adapts to his style. The first half of the film starts to grow around us making the characters strong and making the viewers aware of the character's strength and ability. I personally feel that for a biopic, this is very much vital which makes sense to a biopic. If you don't understand the character and come to know him at least partially then the whole point of a biopic is defied at that point. From that perspective, Zemeckis has done a wonderful job.
"The Coup" as they call it in pulling off the impossible feat dominates the second half. The accomplices for this impossible feat are added to the "The Coup" as the film progresses and the whole journey of the finding accomplices has some humorous moments to it.
"The Walk" is portrayed as something beautiful and the way Zemeckis has made the viewers feel the depth of the moment using the IMAX visual is astounding. Some films are meant to be seen in IMAX 3D and this film definitely comes under that list. There are lot of scenes where immature viewers will literally hang on to their seats due to the visuals experienced via IMAX. As an avid fan of Beethoven, the addition of Fur Elise at the moment of "The Walk" adds a feather to that scene. The intensity of the scene where the lead has finally achieved his dream and lives on it for a certain period of time is added with more goose bumps with Fur Elise. That would easily be added in the list of one of the best scenes featuring the Fur Elise. From my perspective, the final verdict for this film can be depicted in few words.
"The Walk" is a perfect example of a character who would achieve his dream no matter what. So my personal quote for this film would be "Chase your dreams but make sure you don't fall off the edge".This film should definitely be seen or experienced in IMAX 3D.
Tomorrowland (2015)
'Tomorrowland' should've been 'Yesterland'
This film is about a parallel existence of earth which comprises of Intelligent people and their inventions. Recently, I saw this film named "Coherence" which dealt with the existence of Parallel universe and it took me by storm. This film did exactly the opposite. Disney does not concentrate on making quality films but it just pins its hope on entertaining. This film does exactly that. This film is just another entertainer with all the usual Sci-Fi elements and fancy gadgets, plainly this film has NOTHING which you haven't already seen. Brad Bird had done great work in entertainment before with films such as Ghost Protocol and The Incredibles but doesn't live up to their standards in this film. I was shocked to see George Clooney cast in this film whose role could've been done by any upcoming actor, I mean "Clooney !!!!! But Why !!!". The film does not kick off well and it immensely fails to keep the viewers hooked up till the end. This could've been easily under looked by almost everybody if not for Clooney,Disney and Brad Bird.
The imagination of the writers can be appreciated for they have done a decent job and Disney spares no expense at the visual effects, it looks all right in all aspects. The Anti-Robots from Tomorrowland were definitely lame but if the film was projected as something that was made for kids then the Anti-Robots could have got its credits, guess this film is too childish for grown ups. Or I think so. Hugh Laurie does not give us an extraordinary acting but sticks to his usual light acting and it goes by. I, an amateur reviewer , am giving a rating of 6 because of the lack of something new in this film but this does entertain people who just wants to catch another fantasy movie. Well, at least it partially entertained me. There's that.
Everest (2015)
Less appealing,Very Slippery but definitely watchable..
When someone takes a story like this which is based upon true events, there has to be a lot of emotions to justify the characters in it and to make people believe that its a true story. The film started off well explaining the characters a bit slowly but as time moved on and as more characters dropped in, the grip of the film started losing a bit and it ultimately failed to lose it till the end. I,for one strongly felt that the director has strongly failed in making use of the enormous cast given to him. The roles of Jake,Emily and Robin were such a waste which could've been given to any other small time actors because they ultimately failed to create any impact in the film. I felt the same even about Keira, these characters could've been given more importance or could've been attributed to more scenes.
Simon Beaufoy has done a great job in screenplay like his previous outings. The cinematography in the film definitely has to be given the top rank with its breathtaking shots and numerous close ups without making it look weird. On the musical front, there has been some justification but one cant find any grand music in the scenes involving Everest Summit which can be a disappointment to some people. Jason has done a good job with acting and has given exactly what was expected of him. The final verdict from someone who watches a lot of films in various genres would definitely be "Slippery but decent". Boasting with such a cast, one would definitely be forced to expect more but not of all our expectations will be fulfilled. The film had emotional scenes running through out the film but it was just displayed in the screen and it did not reach me even though I was sitting very close to the screen. I sincerely hope that this film will not be taken to Oscars. My personal rating to this film would be 6/10.
Southpaw (2015)
Southpaw - Life and Soul of Billy "The Great" Hope !
Not often we get to see the "Rise-Fall-Rise" story in any genre. Southpaw gives us just that. This is a film filled with emotions,love and the fierce "Southpaw" of Jake Gyllenhaal. The versatility that Gyllenhaal gives us with each film is truly amazing. "Nightcrawler" - Gyllenhaal's previous outing was filled with surprises in the note of the film and the character portrayed by Gyllenhaal. He has put his life and soul into this film and his transformation for Billy "The Great" Hope.
This film deals with a boxer who is high on his career and watches the world crumble around him when he loses his wife played by Rachel McAdams who has done what she was intended to do, no more; no less. The initial scenes in the film makes the viewer understand the fact that Jake is a loose cannon, so when he loses his wife; he does exactly what a loose cannon would do. Fire in all directions !! And then when he realizes that he's losing his daughter, the real fight begins. The fight which would define the climax of the film which could've been a bit more dramatic is the one thing where "Southpaw" comes in. Frankly speaking, this film has all the ingredients of a good movie to watch but it does not reach "No man's land" thereby saying that the we cannot find anything new in this film but still it gives us its best and it does what it was intended to. "Entertain !!".
I have become a great fan of Jake Gyllenhaal,thanks to "Prisoners" which paved the way for my likeness towards Jake and "Southpaw" has made it official. No one can see this film and turn away from Gyllenhaal's mind blowing portrayal of Billy Hope. I would definitely give this film a 7/10 and 6 would be credited to Jake Gyllenhaal. Hats off the one of the great actor of our time.
No Escape (2015)
An nearly-intense thriller worth watching !!
I had no expectations while going to this film but I had to accept that I was given more than what I expected. The director's previous outing "As above so below" is indeed a decent flick. Come to talk about "No Escape", the build up of the tension was very neat. Owen did give me a surprise to be proving himself as a actor in a film which has absolutely no comedy what so ever except for some humorous moments along the line. And as for Pierce, I did expect to see a much of Pierce and his actions in the film but I was a bit disappointed on that note, other than that he does his usual style of roles. Once the film's turning point reaches, the build up of the tensions with slow motion visual had a nice touch to it but nothing new to what we haven't already seen. Simple things in a "Run for life" situations where depicted in a very realistic way. Verdict from my perspective is that this film is DEFINITELY worth a watch and may be considered as one of the few good movies in the career of Owen.
Thira (2013)
A Decent Thriller
The main feat in this film that made me write a review is the screenplay of this film. The story is based on Human Trafficking. Right from the first scene, the film carries into a deep thriller which would hook up any viewer. The characters are well-designed and they do what they're told. The plot is as any usual thriller and there is nothing new in this film as far the story is concerned but the screenplay is well executed.
'Maayi' is the name of the lead character who's a independent strong women. A humanitarian, a cardiologist and a wife who fights to bring down the guys who were responsible for her husband's death. Her character is one of the main things to watch out for in the film. The role of the other main character 'Navin' is about a guy who has lost his sister in broad daylight starts searching and proves that he would go to any extent to save her. His acting was acceptable and nothing seemed negative.
The relation between the two lead characters is very neatly portrayed. This cannot be considered as any regular film as the logic seemed intact in almost all the scenes and it is really difficult to find a film without any glitches especially in thriller genre. The flow was really smooth throughout the film and none of the parts were boring.
Overall verdict : If you want a decent thriller with expected twists and turns, then go for Thira. Do not expect too much cause you might be disappointed.
Captain Phillips (2013)
A Stunning Movie
The film is about the hijack of a ship named "Maersk Alabama" headed by Captain Richard Phillips. The film starts at a slow pace.The role of Captain Phillips portrayed by Tom Hanks who's one of the best actors in Hollywood, is depicted very well. The fear of the Somalian Pirates travels around the crew members in a gradual manner but one can see the tension steadily rising with the Captain Phillips who orders a security drill just in case. Two skiffs of pirates start out towards the ship but one heads back believing the false alarm raised by the Captain. The other skiff with 4 pirates advances.Once the pirates come on board after a little struggle, Captain does everything to keep the crew members out of sight leaving out himself and couple of other guys to the pirates.The fragile bond between the Pirate Lead "Muse" and Hanks starts there which would go long way in the film. This is where the film increases its pace and moves on.
Tom Hanks would nail any character and that's well known to everyone but the role of Pirate Lead played by Barkhad Abdi is so intriguing and natural. The role fits him very well and also made him get nominated for the Oscars,BAFTA,Golden Globe under the category of 'Best Supporting Actor'. Hanks has done a great job in bringing out the fear and tension that surrounds him in each and every situation of confrontation. The aftermath of the hostage situation is where Hanks gets to prove his real talent of acting.
The screenplay could have been better and there were situations that needed sharp rise. The climax might have been a bit short but nonetheless, it maintained the grip. The reaction of the ship's crew once the Captain is taken off could have been enhanced. The bridge between the first half and second half should have been better cause one tends to forget the fact that the Pirates came for the ship and took the Captain as an accident implying the fact that it focuses more on the hostage situations in the 'Life Boat' involving Hanks and the pirates.
Overall verdict : Captain Phillips is DEFINITELY worth a watch.