J Panda

Subhmangal- a review People are different, they not only look different, but also consciously choose to show their differences. They intend to be different. How much do we direct our focus on the neighborhood doctor, lawyer and teacher? Or the near by shop vendor? Stories are now shown on screen where the commonplace seems attractive. In the end every life is interesting and no heroics are expected. Though an off beat theme, Subhmangal seems very real, like a documentary. How do man and woman speak? What words do they choose? On the stage all characters can't break into, " To be or not to be." The movie makes you feel that common life is interesting, even in its shortcomings, frustrations and little victories. I loved the movie and would watch people around me with greater respect and care.

Tarantino may have a certain style of making a film, but there are times when there is a need to escape from one's personality to do justice to a story. Once upon a time' falls short of excellence because of the comic undertones. Here was a chance to make an all time great movie, and perhaps it is one for Tarantino fans. Nonetheless, faultless performances by diCaprio and Brad Pitt. This is Pitt's best till date.

The Irishman The Irishman should have had a theatre release, if not for anything else, for its lyrical photography which is cool and easy on the eye. Martin Scorsese deserves all the credit for the camera movement. It doesn't seem like a film, but a scrutiny of reality right through our wide angle window in our drawing room. Though a very great talent wasted away in many films, I consider Al Pacino a much better actor than Robert de Nero. As if to prove me wrong, de Nero gives a stellar performance. The script seems to have been written for him. He deserves the top billing. Pacino might have done all his research on Jimmy Hoffa, and has portrayed a new rendition of a character, not essayed by him earlier. He comes up with a new voice for Hoffa, watching the existing footages. Since all the characters are real and the story is known, the script follows a definite line. Joe Pesci also comes up with a great performance. The film in totality depicts a particular phase in American history which is palpable.

The movie contains the best 7 minutes of World cinema. Pacino in the court room scene presents acting at its best. Sadly his career was not managed well and he could not come to the height of 'And Justice for all' in his later movies.