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Thursday, March 25, 2010

A PERFECT MURDER (1998)



Being a Gwyneth Paltrow and Michael Douglas fan this movie surely grabs my attention every time. Though movie does not have a good screenplay but the storyline speaks itself for the movie. Directed by Andrew Davis movie is beautifully directed and the suspense always keeps your upright. Movie is all about love, deceit, murder, conspiracy and suspense. Gwyneth Paltrow, the unfaithful wife has acted wonderfully as always and has given a tough fight to Michael Douglas, rich husband for being the best. In short movie is worth a watch on a free Sunday when there is nothing else to do. My rating for the movie is 65% good.

A MILLIONAIRE'S’ LOVE STORY (2006)



Well when it comes to making good love stories no one can beat Korean movies in that category. This movie is my personal best romantic movie in terms of good acting and storyline. Though the translation of Korean into English has impacted a lot from the perspective of dialogues’, but I feel sometimes its better this way. As the title says it is a millionaire’s love story and how different emotions unfold with the happening of different events. A nice movie to watch with your loved ones, would give you a chance to get close. And for ladies please carry an extra pair of handkerchief this movie is bound to let your veins flow. My rating for this movie is 75% good.

2012 (2009)



Directed and written by Roland Emmerich this is one of the highest cost of production movie, no wonder the producers were bummed out after the poor response from the box office. Well special effects are what you can talk about the movie and the whole concept is based on the Nostradamus theory, end of the world in 2012. The direction lacks at many places towards the end and I personally do not like the thought that everything was about to end an American ‘hero’ saves the world like always. Just that part I thought should have been avoided and better would have been keeping the end unknown. All in all a good try from the director. This is a must watch movie for its phenomenal special effects and the long list of good actors. My rating for the movie is 65% good.

UP IN SMOKE (1978)



Directed by Lou Alder this is comedy filled with smoke and marijuana. Actors Tommy Chong and Cheech Marin are also the writers for the film. Being an old movie for today’s generation this movie has lot to say about the drugs and Hippy culture of the mid 70’s. In this movie you would literally see a car made out of marijuana yup that’s true, a car made out of marijuana which is used to smuggle marijuana into America from Mexico. There are many drawbacks in direction but it’s a onetime movie with a twist. And don’t worry you would feel much lighter after watching this movie, only if you’re a mid 70’s hippy culture fan. My rating for this movie is 60% good.

THE SNOW WALKER (2003)



After watching the movie few years back I kept talking about the movie for weeks and have recommended this movie to most of my friends. Simply WOW what a movie, this movie just took me by surprise with the unfolding of the events as the movie moves on. Outstanding acting by Berry Pepper and Annabella Piugattuk and exceptional direction by Charles Martin Smith this movie is worth a watch. Movie starts slow and gradually interest grows, movie is about two people who got stuck in the freezing landscape of Alaska after their plane crashes into a lake. The sad part for the two individuals is that they both cannot speak and understand the language of other person. The journey of the two individuals from being completely strangers to being as close as brother and sister is beautiful to watch. My Rating for this movie is 80% good

THE HURT LOCKER (2008)




With 9 Oscar nominations this is one movie that needs no introduction about its superb direction by Kathryn Bigelow and acting done by Jeremy Renner. The plot is based on Iraq war and about an elite Army bomb squad unit that must come together in a city where everyone is a potential enemy and every object could be a deadly bomb. Movie also highlights the emotional pain the bomb squad have to go through and how they go through their life with a constant fear of death. Jeremy Renner and Kathryn Bigelow truly deserve an Oscar for their performance in the movie, for which I will keep my fingers crossed. My Rating for the Movie is 75% good.

THE RON CLARK STORY (2006)



If you have been a FRIENDS fan and like Chandler Bing, do not miss this movie for Matthew Perry as he has done an excellent job. Directed by Randa Haines this is a true story about a school teacher (Ron Clark) who has helped thousands of low scoring students around American schools. This is an emotional and inspirational movie which deserves applause from the audience. The plot highlights the story of a small town school teacher (Ron Clark) who shifts to city and has been assigned the job of teaching one of the most notorious students in the country. It’s a beautiful journey and you do not want to miss it. My rating for this movie is 65% good.

ROGUE TRADER (1999)



People who understand stock market this is one movie for them to not miss. Movie has many shortfalls in terms of acting and direction but the story is worth hearing as it is a true story of a trader Nick Leeson. The movie explains the intricacies of the stack market and highlights how can an act of single individual can crash the whole stock market and dissolve a 100 year old bank. Ewan McGregor (the Rouge Trader) has acted better than most of the supporting actors and deserves a chance to be watched. My movie rating for this Movie is 55% good.

PRIDE AND GLORY (2008)



Directed by Gavin O’Conner this movie is about the black and white side of law. Movie has good actors such as Edward Norton, Colin Farrell, Noah Emmerich and Jon Voight all from a same family in the movie and also each of them are part of the law. Movie showcases corruption in the law system and how the family members are involved directly or indirectly in it. To some extent movie also highlights the racism as it becomes common cause for many movies on corruption. The Good part is Edward Norton plays the role of a good cop in the family and how he has to stand against his family members for a good cause. Direction and story line falls apart at few places but all in all a good movie to spend time on. My rating for this movie is 65% good.

ORPHAN (2009)




Well to start with this is really a scary movie and seriously, one which will take you by surprise. Excellently directed by Jaume Collet-Serra and superb acting by Isabella Furman as Esther this movie is sure to give you goose bumps. Isabella has acted so beautifully that the whole plot seems real and creepy at the same time. All praises for the direction as I personally haven’t seen a better one. I do not want to spoil the fun by giving you hints about the plot just watch it and you can then comment on it. My Ratings for this movie is 75% good.

JULIE AND JULIA (2009)




If love cooking and love to eat this is one movie that should bring water in your mouth. Written and directed by Nora Ephron this movie sheds light in to the life of two talented cooks of different time eras, one being from present days (Amy Adams) and other from yesteryears (Meryl Streep). Meryl Streep has done an excellent job is performing the role of Julia Child, author of the famous book, Mastering the Art of French Cooking. Movie underlying theme revolves around; Julia Child's story of her start in the cooking profession and blogger Julie Powell's 2002 challenge to cook all the recipes in Child's first book. And the best part is, it is a true story. My Ratings for this movie is 70% good.

GOOD WILL HUNTING (1997)



Being a Matt Damon/ Ben Affleck combo fan this is sure to be in my list of good movies. And not to mention Robin Williams who well managed to take away the cherry from the cake. Directed by Gus Van Sant it is one of the finest movies which has portrayed the life cycle of a troubled math’s genius, Matt Damon who also happens to be a janitor at MIT. Movie also showcases a beautiful romance between Matt and Minnie Driver, with its highs and lows in their relationship. Robin Williams helps the troubled genius to cope with him situations on the request of one of the professor at MIT. There are many emotions to be explored with the movie and gives a different prospective about genius persons. MUST watch movie, My Ratings for this movie is 80% good.

DOG DAY AFTERNOON (1975)



This is a good old movie with a slow comedy which drives down your throat as the movie progresses. Movie highlights a bank robbery and the turn of events with the bank robbery as it is one of the most unplanned robberies. Though the robbery has a good cause as Al Pacino one of the involved in the robbery wanted to help out his gay friend with an operation. Well this is one movie where Al Pacino has acted out of his skin and made me laugh throughout the movie and mind you the consequent events of the robbery are also very funny. Though a old movie for today, the plot and the scenes in the movie are ever green. This is one bank robbery you don’t want to miss. My Ratings for this movie is 70% good.

CLERKS (1994)




Written and Directed by Kevin Smith this movie has different flavor to offer. Movie has many aspects of a life of a simple clerk and how things happen to him throughout the day in the movie. Yup it is a single day movie which showcases the turn of events in one single day in this clerks life and people around him. To leave a taste in your mouth movie has- death, love, deceit, comedy, drugs, funny hockey game and much more. And guys & gals it’s a modern age movie in Black & White which adds up to the whole satire in the movie. Please watch if you are bored with the conventional action, romance movies. My Ratings for the movie is 75% good.