Chaitalie S

Troy, directed by Wolfgang Petersen is a delightful watch, especially for those who love history. Loosely based on the epic war from Homer's Iliad, it depicts a political turning point for the ancient civilizations of the Mediterranean and the nearby regions of Anatolia 4000 years ago. The heroism of Hector (Eric Bana) and Achilles (Brad Pitt) is legendary and their emotionally charged clash as well as the fiery aftermath is skilfully shown in the movie. Arrogant and invincible, Achilles is the key to winning this victory, but the walled city could perhaps be won only through a ploy. The film has both strong and weak characters with their defining moments. It's a tale that stays with you and definitely worth a second watch.

"Only after a grape is crushed and boiled, can it turn into molasses that cure a thousand evils..so shall a man burn before he brings change !" -Ibn Arabi in the series An intriguing plot with strong characters, intense drama and teriffic music! However for greater international appeal, the film makers must tone down the religious rhetoric, repetitive dialogues and must also remove words like ' non-muslims and atheists' from English subtitles while referring to negative characters. I would hate this fabulous series to be sidelined as plain religious propaganda. The amazing history of Turkey is a rare topic and opens a whole world of information to viewers fond of historical sagas. The scattered tribes of Anatolia in the 13th century find themselves united and safe from the scourge of the Mongol and Templar tyrants under the magnificent leadership of Ertugrul. Didem Balcin as 'Selcan' is easily the best female actor here, with those expressive eyes. Other lovable characters are the main lead Engin Altan (Ertugrul) and his three alps as well as Hulya Darcan(Hayma hatun) though the main female lead is rather insipid. Actors playing negative roles with surprising twists in the tale add enough spice to keep the viewers glued. Wish more such series from different cultures and countries would be made in future. Much appreciation from an Indian!

Cantankerous and taciturn to the point of rudeness, village folk in Portwenn, a sleepy fishing village can't help but be intimidated by Doctor Martin. However trust the crazy doctor to be as solid as a block of ice with a heart of gold, something that no nonsense Louisa soon discovers. Sparks fly as both try to ignore their simmering feelings for each other while weeding through all kinds of medical emergencies involving hypochondriacs, lunatics and delusional patients. The story wraps around you like a warm blanket throwing up its sweet and funny moments because each character is uniquely displayed with their fears and quirks. This is a thoroughly enjoyable series where most viewers find themselves connecting to simple life with its ups and downs. The pace may seem slow to those looking for drama and action. But Doc Martin has a certain charm that is direct and refreshing and you can't but be impressed by his intelligence and dogged persistence to do the right thing. I appreciate this series for providing an insight into parenting. A childhood that is devoid of affection and loving attention from parents made Doc Martin feel socially inadequate and unable to connect easily with others in his adulthood.