Samridhya Moitra

Although going in, I was very sceptical about this movie,given the fact that I don't like Tom Gun Maverick ( from the same director) at all, but surprisingly, it was a great watch. Fun and entertaining. Of course you can't expect a Ford v Ferrari here, but in replicating F1 races, this film does a great job. Bard Pitt's charisma complemented by Hans Zimmer's rousing background score and some brilliant cinematography make this a wonderful watch. Definitely 4 stars if not 5.

I decided to watch this movie following rave reviews and an Oscar win for Cullin, but fifty minutes into the movie, I was left wondering what exactly does the move want to say? The characters are not likeable at all. The two protagonists' characters lack any depth or emotion. The supporting cast too seem so lack-lustre and empty. I don't see any empathy for Polish history or culture, other than a half-bakedontage of architecture from the Polish cities, backed by a beautiful Chopin music, completely out of place and ill-matched. On the one hand Benji screams on the train out of guilt for traveling in first class, but on the other hand he doesn't shy away from trivializing the statues of the Polish soldiers. I really don't get it. Why did he win an Oscar? For screaming like di Caprio? And Eisenberg cannot act (no surprises there)! Neither is it funny, nor does it have the depth of a drama film paying homage to Polish history. Just some half-hearted, over-sentimentalized, loud American crap. I stopped watching after 50 mins. Not recommended at all.

I have watched several anime movies(including Miyazaki's classics; My Neighbour Totoro being my personal fave), and this movie is sheer bliss. So touching, so warm, so endearing. It is like a cup of warm tea, soothing your sick and tired sold on a cold wintry night. If you like lots of action, epicgrandeur, heavy adventures, or high fantasy--this may not appeal to you as much. It is charming in its own way--soft, subtle, tranquil and beautiful. The music is meldious, the two protagonists--Arrietty and Sho, their actions and struggles touch the heart. Through the beautiful visuals, the plot slowly builds up, through the climax until the ending. Its messages of courage, resilience and the strength of familial bonds, all the more make it special. Wonderful script coupled with equally good direction and execution. This one is not to be missed.

I don't understand why this series is so popular. It is okayish, but I have seen far better anime than this. I started it with a lot of expectations because I like slice of life Animes, especially those based in rural Japan, like Natsume's Book of Friends (which is like so, so good). The story or the execution is nothing special. The characters are also very average. It does have its share of messages in every episode, but the way the message is delivered is very inorganic and forced.

A good director and a brilliant ensemble cast create a masterful sequel. It may not be as subtle and perfect as it's prequel but it is a good watch. Hillarious, sarcastic and satiric, the cameraderies among the actors really make it a treat to watch. I really we could see more of Aparshakti. Abhishek, Rajkummar, Pankaj did great. Shraddha's acting has improved. Although the last half and hour and CGI wasn't something for people not into fantasy, yet this is completely worth a theatre watch. Go, enjoy it!

The movie is an entertaining and engaging watch. May sometimes come off as foolish, ridiculous, cliched and predictable but the cast salvages it. Cillian Murphy plays the psychopath villain to perfection, while Rachel McAdamas also does well to show the emotional ups and downs and tensions tearing her character. The direction is decent too. I liked the tensed and claustrophobic atmosphere created by the director and thecinematographer. The start of the movie is great, but it slowly slides into ridiculousness. However it is a good fun watch for a weekend night.

This movie is an absolute delight,for kids as well as adults (and I am an adult). It is visually beautiful, the background music perfectly captures the emotions of the moment. I love the voice actor of Pooh and Tigger, Jim Cummings, as well as the other characters. It strikes a perfect balance between the serious scenes as well as the comic ones--none of which are forced or inorganic. It is beautifully shot, the animal characters and the representation of the Hundred-Acre wood is very appealing to me. It is sweet, warm, and hits exactly the right spot. It's message is beautiful and much needed in today's times--being in the present, living in the moment, sometimes doing nothing ain't bad, life is here and today. A very optimistic movie. A must watch for any tired soul.

If you are an Srk fan, surely you'll like it. But apart from that, I got two words for it--So overrated. It was like a three hour cringe marathon. Apart from the music, costumes, New York locales, Reema Lagoo, and Saif-Preity chemistry, there is nothing else redeeming about this movie. Well it may be definitely entertaining, but the script and the execution are indeed very poor. Emotions are forced, and the whole subject of love is so grossly misrepresented. Of course being a KJo production, the movie abounds in melodrama and sentimentality, rooted in a script surrounding his much celebrated ideals of family and friendship. Not to mention the amount of stereotyping witnessed in this film--sexism, homophobia, mansplaining, fat-shaming, creed and culture mockery. I think the subject could have treated in such a better manner--the subject of living life well and gratefully; the theme of how you have to give love a try even if you had a heartbreak. But sadly, the execution fails very miserably.

Once underrated, now much appreciated, Lootera is a beautiful, soul-touching, bitter-sweet piece of art. Helmed by brilliant direction, the cast render heartfelt performances. Sonakshi was a acting a tad overdramatic in the beginning, but her performance in the second half is her career-best. Very feminist, but human indeed. And Ranveer Singh with his understated acting, brings a depth to his conflict-ridden character, torn between love and duty. The agonizing choices he has to make, the later evolution of his character and self-realization elicit a sense of sympathy from the viewer. It shows how helpless people are, it shows the greys in a human being between the lines. Again, unarguably his best performance. The scene where he expresses his repentance and his unalloyed love for Pakhi brings tears to my eyes. I long to see him such an understated role again. The man is versatile. Amit Trivedi's music is mellifluous, he is one of the most consistent good music directors out there in Bollywood today since the last decade. The cinematography brings to life the variegated scenes, beautifully highlighting the contrasts in the microcosm and macrocosm. The dialogue appearing a but muffled, the visual textures a but unclear, all to attain the desired emotional effect. I also felt the pace to be perfect. Not slow at all. Overall it is a masterfully wrought piece of cinema Everyone may not like it. And that is fine. Some kinds of cinema are meant for a select audience who can feel as deeply and profoundly with the characters, who can appreciate the effort it. It should remain so. A must watch film for true movie-buffs.

I saw a Hollywood anime movie after aong time, and I have to say, I am very impressed. The second half is even better. Love the animation and visual style. The messages delivered through the story are also very touching, and it isn't delivered in a very preachy manner, rather much of it is left to the audience to deduce. Good fun, family film. Seriously worth a re-watch.