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*Pelli Choopulu* is a refreshing rom-com that feels like a slice of real life. It follows Prashanth, a laid-back guy, and Chitra, a go-getter, who meet in an arranged marriage setup but end up on an unexpected journey together. The chemistry between Vijay Deverakonda and Ritu Varma is natural and engaging, adding charm to every scene. Tharun Bhascker's direction brings a relatable touch to the story, making it feel genuine and heartwarming. It's a feel-good movie with a perfect mix of humor, romance, and life lessons.

172 Days is a touching story about love and loss. Ameer and Zira share a short but meaningful time together before fate steps in. The movie captures the emotional highs and the heartbreak that follows. As a man, you might connect with the raw emotions Ameer goes through—trying to hold onto love while facing the pain of separation. It’s a story that resonates deeply with anyone who’s experienced love’s fragility.

*It’s a Wonderful Life* is one of those films that just makes you feel good. It’s about George Bailey, a guy who’s given up his own dreams to help others, and ends up feeling like life has passed him by. But when he hits rock bottom, an angel shows him what the world would have been like without him. It’s such a heartfelt reminder that even the little things we do can mean everything to someone else. James Stewart is perfect as George, and by the end, you can’t help but feel uplifted. It's a feel-good, must-watch classic, especially around the holidays.

A classic to me, but not quite a masterpiece. I went into this film blind and had not seen any Kurosawa films so I had very lofty expectations. I was expecting a grand, once in a lifetime film, which made the film feel quaint in comparison. The premise itself is amazing and unique, and the ending with all of its twists is great. I feel that this film fits in perfectly as a 4/5 for me and it would be hard to convince me that it should be higher or lower. Excited to see more of Kurosawa's work and find another of his films that feels more like his masterpiece.

Having watched Kurosawa's samurai films, I half expected Toshiro Mifune to turn into Liam Neeson, hunting down the kidnapper singlehandedly. However, High and Low is an exquisitely crafted masterpiece in storytelling. It brilliantly splits the narrative into different perspectives. You see events play out from the perspectives of the victim, the police investigation, then an incredible finale revealing the kidnapper's motives. Kurosawa often plays with narrative structure in his films, but has perfected it here. As a result, you really invest in all the characters. High and Low is easily one of the greatest crime films ever made. It is gripping and tense, brilliantly acted and filmed in a way where every frame is constructed to perfection. The scene in the drug den, with the light relecting in the kidnapper's sunglasses sent a chill up my spine. I loved it! Akira Kurosawa - Ranked The Greatest Films Ever Made