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Twilight (2008)
Do not watch it again
All I can say is when I watched this movie all those years ago I was totally head over heels for it. Today I thought let's watch it again and boy what a mistake that was. All those good feelings, thoughts, my point of view must have changed in these years. Why else did I just fast forwarded it and finished it somehow.
Trust me it breaks my heart, shattered in millions of pieces. Today when I've watched and rewatched originals, vampire diaries for couple of times I guess I can't love this movie again.
In the last decade the definition of vampire romcom has changed like anything.
All I found in this movie was flaws.
The make up, the expressions, the expectations, the story itself seems flawed.
Huh but still I believe this movie is when I 1st fell in love with vampires. The parent of vampire romcoms. So may be I will again watch it in next 10 years.
Laapataa Ladies (2023)
A good movie
I stopped watching Hindi movies a long time back as I didn't like the recent movies. Then this movie came out. Yes I have watched initially different scenes, memes of it, which intrigued me.
And boy, thank goodness that I watched it. It's such a lovely rendition of our society. Such a humorous way to criticise age old beliefs, rituals, traditions and thoughts. Some might point out that things have changed long back but is it? Really?
A. In villages nothing have changed till today
B. Those people might come to cities and pretend to be forward thinkers but inside closed doors they still behave in the same fashion
C. Even how many of us "modern people" can confidently say that no I can live alone, I don't need anyone else to make me happy. I'm sufficient. Yes, we know, we believe it's true but theoretically, in practice very few of us can actually call us free
So yes, this movie is a must watch. It's funny without cracking lame jokes and it definitely has a message.
An Action Hero (2022)
One time watch
It's a nice one time watch kind of movie. Ayushmann Khurana is wornderful as usual. The whole movie is well narrated. Nothing serious though. It has good humour here and there; which will make u smirk at our society.
I could not understand why Akshay Kumar was there in this movie? Like was he at all required? Fight scenes are cool. It was like they were trying to portray Ayushmann is fighting in real life but it tends to be like movie within a movie.
But Bollywood movie without an item song? Naaahhhh.. Norah n Ayushmann were amazing in their dance number.
In short when u are bored, cannot decide what to watch just play this one in the background n u will enjoy it for sure.
Sheser Golpo (2019)
In true essence of sheser kobita
I'm yet to overcome the awe I'm in, the movie left me with. It's an amazing piece of melody sung as an extended version of Sesher Kobita.
I liked it may be as I'm and was always in love with Sheser Kobita. I wonder how this script captures the flavour of it this beautifully.
Specially when Sabyasachi starts with parts of Sheser Kobita or when Soumitra babu or mamatashankar ma'am recites from it I went back to my childhood days when for the 1st time I heard them reciting it or when I first time I read the book.
I have already watched it twice back to back in a single day; thus is my love.
My only problem is with kuhu and Akash. I wish these two characters are also played by someone who can recite more properly.
Your Place or Mine (2023)
3 stars only to respect the actors
I had no clue that this movie would turn out to be this kind of disaster. I mean it has all the scope. I just love it's cast. Watched so many of movies in this same genre so I was pretty confident about the storyline as well.
But then as if just to burst my bubble this movie happened. I cannot pin point what exactly was wrong with it.
As if there was slot issues with the cast so they played their roles at their convenience and then somehow made this reel. In fact even then it should have been better.
Aghhh my condolences to all of us whoever watched it till the end only in expectation for something good.
Ginny & Georgia (2021)
Amazing work on emotion
I really loved watching this specially with second season.
It has an amazing mix of all known feelings. 1 minute it's happy and next you'll be sad, perfect balance of bright n gloom, highs and lows, rage n love, depression and joy. One minute it portrays first love , first kiss and next minute it tells you a story of the last of them all.
The perfectly imperfect story makes the impact I guess. In today's generation who is not broken? Is there anyone who doesn't need support or counselling? Well it helps fighting that as well.. at least it helped me as I watched it when I was at my worst. It gives hope may be.
Loved watching this cute teeny tiny drama.
Trial by Fire (2023)
Reality check
Wow what a nice portrayal of everyday story of common people. It's just another story narrated in the best possible way. It's not gruesome or it didn't try to poke your emotions unnecessarily but still somehow nudge you. It let me ponder about the real question of our life; god forbid if some accident happens first of all will that be at all accident or just mere negligence of everyone?
Can we identify the guilty people and punish them to let others know if you are doing something wrong you will be punished, stripped off of your power position and so called respect.
Has there been any such example? Any hope?
What needs to be done to change this age old society and mindset?
Goodbye (2022)
Sad plot can also give you some peace in the end
Well beforehand I knew the plot of this movie but I still wanted to watch it. After watching this and crying during the whole movie I realised my decision was absolutely correct.
I never knew that some silly movie can made me cry this much.
It is based on the saddest truth of life that some day or other our mom gonna leave us alone. It portrays us the whole time. It some us how irresponsible we are how busy we get in our life that some times we are not able to get back to our dearest mom. It tells us that this is normal there is nothing wrong with it . It never meant we don't love them we don't miss them. It tells us that by accepting small rituals does not make us fool but it just makes us humble
I seriously had no idea how after crying for so long only in last 10 mins the storyteller prepares us to be strong.
I am no one to judge the actors, script writers or the director but still I wanna say no one can do better than them.
My love to the whole team. A must watch. Don't push it away as it is going to hurt u ; it definitely will but trust me if u watch till end it's peaceful.
Wednesday (2022)
Wow
Well Christmas is just around the corner and to get the happy, nostalgic, old time feeling ( for the grown up kids) this is the series.
I was just glued to it and only complain I had was why only 8 episodes? Well I know that is why it is this good..duh. But still
The storyline? Awesome
The acting of each one? Out of the world
The suspense?? Wow
Acting of these kids were so good I wonder what impact they will have when they grow up?
This is kind of series one can sit together with whole family with some munchies and hot cocoa in a cold winter day and enjoy.
I guess if you watch it now you will again want to watch it once you run out of feel good series again.
Drishyam 2 (2022)
Too long and slow
Well I have watched drishyam ( the first part) the day before I watched this movie; and it was a mistake
The first thing I felt was the suspense didn't even start till interval. I was like what is going on what m I watching and why?
Then after interval it will get some pace and yes it was almost a good movie but boy do not compare it with its first part. Drishyam was far better like way better than drishyam 2.
Ajay was cool but rest of the people failed to put their mark unlike the first part. May be the problem was one will continuously comparing it with its first part.
But nonetheless it's a good thriller in this market. Cheers.
Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021)
Spidermen through the years
As always I liked it from the beginning as this is a spider man movie; then after a while it became fantastic when all 3 of them came to work on the same screen.
There was nothing one can find fault about it.
Loved it with my whole spidey heart.
Bridgerton (2020)
The nice little soap opera
This is definitely a nice little soap which someone can binge watch in one lazy weekend.
I felt 1 at season was better than the next one basis of wit, sarcasm, feminism and last but not the least role of lady whistletown.
Lady W was lost somewhere in the 2nd season. The love story suddenly became the only thing going on. A bit cliché but entertaining nonetheless.
Aparajito (2022)
Autobiography of a movie
I did not know that a movie can be made based on an autobiography of another movie. Yes the execution is great, the storytelling power, direction everything is just great.
I watched it as a fictional piece only so I'm not going to judge it on facts.
Whether I will again watch it ? Umm yes may be. This time I will watch it to research; there's a lot of content which takes my attention.
The thing which drew my attention most is probably the speculation of " how can one enrich him/ herself further ".
The Eken (2022)
Entertaining thriller
We the Bengalis grew up watching/reading feluda or bomkesh; for us it's really hard to accept another detective. But Eken babu is different. After all this time I really loved watching a Bengali thriller.
It has the perfect blend of comedy, mystery. Acting is more of less good( a bit of over acting here and there but that's tolerable). And eken babu is just perfect, his comic timing, expressions everything left me laughing my heart out
Just go to the theatre and have a nice time.
Mai (2022)
Great thriller
Wow, Mai is a great Hindi thriller to binge on. Great script, great acting; everything is just about perfect but the motive. I was like seriously? Can't they come up with some more strong motive?
Nonetheless in spite of that the story is so engaging. It unfolds the mysteries just the way a great thriller should have.
Kudos to the team; a great watch.
Dasvi (2022)
What an actor AB has become
This is a nice entertaining movie although some can be a bit sceptical about the story line. The storyline has touched the limit of imagination I guess; but that's why it's not a documentary.
The acting by each person is perfect. The humour, puns are great.
A nice one time watch.
Atrangi Re (2021)
Only good thing is dhanush
The best thing about this movie is Dhanush otherwise everything else everyone else is just not up to the mark.
Sara acted so badly, Aki acted so badly I can't understand if their roles are that bad or if they are not performing well.
And to the makers my request is if you are trying to touch such sensitive topic as mental illness please show some decency to tell viewers how to handle it or cure it.
I was just heartbroken with the movie.
83 (2021)
What an acting
First and the best thing about this movie is acting of Ranveer. He played the character so well it seems like watching the history, as if watching Kapil Dev .
So well written documentary it is. In places I got confused whether it's a clip of original match or part of movie.
Hat's off team.
Sharmaji Namkeen (2022)
A nice comedy with some food for thought
This is a nice comedy movie.
Best thing about it is 2 person acted for the same role but the switch is so swift that it doesn't bother. Such acting skills.
Also this movie makes me think about what will I do after I retire? I will get bored.
It very nicely delivers the beautiful message that no work is less, family is important .
Loved it.
Turning Red (2022)
Cool movie but is it for kids??
This is a nice movie for an adult but when I think Amit Disney movies I think about kids; is it really for kids? What message does this movie give a child? A 13 year old kid s/he should concentrate in study or in a constructive thing. May be I'm too orthodox but the dream live this movie shows for a 13 year old is not apt. May be a 21 year old can have that life.
We are living in such an era where being perfect or studious or obedient seems to be a mistake.
I'm really shocked with the message this movie has otherwise it is a great movie.
Badhaai Do (2022)
Love.. it's the only thing that matters
This movie is too good. I just loved it. It has the only msg that's in the end it's love that matters, nothing else. Aren't we all crave only for that?
Who cares if it's straight, of same sex, of friend's love or of family?
What matters is we get constant flow of love in our lives. This movie is about that.
Kudos to the makers the actors the viewers who shows the courage to accept it.
I will watch it every time I need love in my life.
The Adam Project (2022)
The sci fi comedy
I love it when they mix 2 genres. This movie is another good example of that. The quirky dialogues , Ryan , the baby Adam , the sci fi story. What else can anyone ask for? The perfect family movie on a lazy Sunday.
Six (2021)
Nice short series
Though there is no point of this series as the detective herself is looking for the criminal; but it's good. The best thing about this is it doesn't try to stretch the story unnecessarily. All the episodes are crisp and the point other than the last one. Well I expected anything but this( may be some people will call it twist.
Other than the "twist" acting, screenplay everything was surprisingly good.
Kishore Kumar Junior (2018)
Wonderful selection of old songs
May be this movie is not that bad. Actually in this era of OTT when series/movies o f other languages are do accessible, this movie is a bit boring as well as quite predictable.
But the songs are really good( I meant selection/ usage of old songs). Acting is also pretty good but if the storyline is not interesting how could we love the movie?
At times age old stories also become interesting just by the way of narration. With that hope we can watch this movie once.
I Want You Back (2022)
The cute search for love
This movie is our very old sweet romcom. The girl was heartbroken the guy is heartbroken, they wanted to be with their ex s , ready to go to any length & then fall in love with each other.
Well the storyline is predictable but storytelling is what makes the difference. May be we all search for our slow burns, knowingly or unknowingly.
This movie is about that. How that search can bring a smile to anyone's face. How we all desire that( may be not deserve that???)
If you r sad it will make u smile ; if u r already happy it will increase ur happiness to tenfolds.