Sadiq Sanoof

There are some movies you want a little more of. You don't want to see the end credits yet. Age of Adaline is one of them. It's so beautifully scripted and the crux of the movie is about realizing how lucky we are with our imperfections. Though we long for superpowers and immortality the movie shows us the downside of such gifts. It teaches us to be gracefully grateful to this life we are living. Blake Lively is lovely and Harrison Ford saved the second half of the movie. A must watch that soothes your pain and worries. I'm sure you will complain less in life after this.

Well, we all know what racism was and is. As much as it's important to face it now and fight through, it is equally important to acknowledge it's roots and connect the dots. Many reviews tell negative things about this movie. It does not do anything wrong by telling the truth once again with raw intent. The acting of Henry, Lucky and Da tap dance man were on another level. It doesn't use ghosts to bring the horror factor. Just the history itself reeks horror into our minds. I've seen many movies that tried to tell the racism and discrimination faced by the Black community. But nothing beats the honesty of Little Marvin's "Them" in depicting it without holding back. It's a slap in the faces of those who still feel racism is over and isn't really a big deal anymore. The scars do live on through generations and it's not easy to heal and move on. And from time to time, this sort of a slap is necessary.

Casting is great. In fact the only good thing about this predictable movie. The Ranjith mind voice converted anti racism wrap songs could have been cut short a little. It sounded repetitive and unnecessarily loud for the most part. We all know you love to communicate this stuff, but control bro! After Rocky series, there's nothing new to show in boxing technically. Choreo was only good in the dancing rose fight. Other ones were cliche. Songs were not up to the mark. And why everyone has to shout the ears off the audience always? The transition cuts were too fast sometimes and was shaky. The hardwork by all the actors were great. But the subpar direction, bgm and length of the film killed it. Not worth a rewatch unlike Madras, Kabali or even Kala.

Watched it after 12 years and I must say I was surprised by the amount of goosebump scenes that kept coming one after the other. Even though it's an already tried topic of Boxing, this one keeps you glued for its original script, wonderful casting and a pitch perfect background score. Boy, glad to be watching it again. I get the same feeling when I watched Rush film. So I must say, it's a Ron Howard factor that made it work!

Well well. That was an unexpected thriller of a movie that got me glued to the TV! If you don't want your nails, this is a great movie. I'm sure they used graphics but it never looked Artificial. The editing and camera works were spot on. The acting of both the women were apt for the role. Excellent casting. The vulnerability was shown realistically. Yes it gives us a B grade movie feel but that was only when they showed the other characters around. Lol! Go for it! Don't get fooled my Imdb rating!

Acting is good. But what is the message of the movie? Can't understand. Is it, not to honk the horn? Or is it that such people and their family deserve to die such horrific deaths? Or is it encouraging such bullies to murder in open daylight in the USA? Or is it telling us how inefficient is the US police force? Disturbing movie and made in a bad taste.

One reason to watch this movie: The Teacher. What a character!! Hats off to Jaideep. Never seen such a multi layered character in a long time. He stays in our minds after the movie.