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Bang Bang (2014)
Justified Bollywood version of Hollywood's Knight and Day
Visual treat in terms of action. Unlike Bollywood's recent gravity defying action - this movie takes it to logical action sequences. Bunch of songs - could have been eliminated. But if you love "Bollywood songs visually", all the songs are a visual treat - in terms of choreography, vibrant lighting and aesthetics and catchy tunes. Being the official remake of Knight and Day, the screenplay is the same - with the "Bollywood touch". Lead Actor Hrithik Roshan does justice to the character sketch. The film showcases some amazing visuals traveling across various countries showing off colorful scenery. The film is just above average just because of the edit. Could have eliminated certain sequences, story angles that don't add anything to the primary plot. This instead sets a mixed pace - 70% just about right taking action sequences into account and 30% unwanted screenplay that slows down the pace - "nothingness". But overall in the recent grand/shot across various locations of the world the film helps you give the "rush" in many portions. Overall, way better than average Bollywood films - but not exceptionally the best! Good watch...
Haider (2014)
Visual Treat - Perfect Bollywood adaptation of "Hamlet"
One of Bollywood's gems. Tight screenplay with perfect pace/execution given the subject matter. Powerful performances by all characters. Even the secondary cast compliments the environment setting. Culturally vibrant. Color grading sets the tone of the film given the location and climatic conditions. One could say stylized visual storyline along with background score throughout the film, that sets the audience feelings just about right. Just a few songs in the film, but each of them carry the story forward. Unlike rest of recent Bollywood films, the songs help deepen the intensity of the situation - if one follows the lyrics (even the English translations) they help to bring the audience closer to the emotions of on-screen characters. Haider's Bismil song - which is a theater/stage act was an audio-visual treat. The dialogs throughout justify the cultural background giving natural touch to the storyline. The message is clear and restated along with the conflicts that helps keep the audience well engaged. On the whole, a no-nonsense - serious must watch!