FULL METAL JACKET (1987)

Well I think you will not find a better movie on Army training and War. The movie showcase the hurdles that soldiers come across before becoming a Marine and also depict the hurdles they face during the war. Written and directed by Stanley Kubrick, Full Metal Jacket is one of the best movies on Vietnam War. The movie is about a pragmatic U.S. Marine who observes the dehumanizing effects the Vietnam War has had on his fellow Marine recruits during and before the Vietnam War. Some of the scenes in the movie are really touching and challenge your mind to think upon the complexity of the situation during War. My rating for the Movie is 85% good.

RESCUE DOWN (2006)

Written and directed by Werner Herzog this movie is based on true events in the life of Dieter Dengler. Excellent acting by Christian Bale multiplies the thrill of watching the movie. With amount of physical transformation done by him for this movie makes him one of the good actors alive in Hollywood. The movie is about an US fighter pilot who gets captured by enemies in Laos after his plane crashes during Vietnam War. His struggle and survival after being captured makes the movie worth the watch. If ever you get a chance do not miss this movie as this is one of the good movies on prison escapes. My Rating for the movie is 80% good.

Couples Retreat (2009)

One good thing about this movie is that, the music for the movie is given by A.R Rehman. Rest the movie is really funny at times but overall it is an average movie to spend time upon. All the couple are typical in their characterization and depict any couple in America hence bring out the comedy. The movie is about a couple who are worried about their troubled marriage and decide upon going on a trip to tropical island resort along with their four couple friends and actually land up finding true love. The different situations that happen during their holiday bring out the comedy in the movie. My Rating for this movie is 55%good.

RAGING BULL (1980)

This is Robert De Niro’s best performance ever in a Hollywood movie. Robert De Niro went on to win an Oscar for best actor in lead role for this movie. This movie also got an Oscar for Best film editing (Thelma Schoonmaker). All the bowing fans should watch this movie and cherish the richness of the role played by Robert De Niro. Movie is an autobiography about the middle weight champion Jake La Motta. Not to forget Joe Pesci as supporting actor in the role of trainer and friend of La Motta. Movie is about the life and struggle of the boxing legend in and out of the ring. My rating for the movie is 80% good.

BOLT (2008)

Well if you are a dog person this is one movie that should not slip out of your hands. Good animation tricks puts, Bolt just below Wall-E for the animation movie of the year 2008. The story is also a strong point about this movie as different characters indulge in bringing out the message. The movie is about a star dog of a fictional sci-fi/action show that believes his powers are real. At the same time he embarks on a cross country journey to save his co-star from a threat he believes to be real. The combination of the three characters Bolt, Mitten and Rhino form an interesting team which is worth the watch. My rating for the movie is 70% good.

WALL-E (2008)

Coming from the house for Pixar Animation Studio and Walt Disney Pictures this is a gem of an animation movie with a beautiful story. It also went on to win the Oscar for the Best Animation movie of the year so here I rest my case. The story is about an adventure of a waste collecting robot that falls in love with a future robot and embarks upon a journey to the outer space to meet the robot. And during the course of his journey ends up bringing human habitation back to earth. The characters in the movie are very lively and instantly relate to human emotions. Especially the WALL-E character in the movie is really lovable and has been able to bring out all human emotions, all praises to the animators. My rating for the movie is 80% good

STREET KINGS (2008)

This movie is about the age old concept of good cop against bad cops. Actors Keanu Reaves and Forest Whitaker both deserve applause for their performance in the movie. The movie has good action stunts with loads of drama to offer to audience. The story is about Tom Ludlow is a veteran LAPD cop who finds evidence about the execution of a fellow officer, he is forced to go up against the cop culture he's been a part of his entire career, ultimately leading him to question the loyalties of everyone around him. Though people might have different opinion about the ending of the movie but all in all it is good movie to watch. My rating for the movie is 70% good.

A SERIOUS MAN (2009)

This movie is black comedy at its best. Written and Directed by Ethan Coen and Joel Coen, movie is a black comedy drama centered on Larry Gopnik, a Midwestern professor who watches his life unravels through multiple sudden incidents. Hence he goes on a journey to find answers from different sources for his miss-happenings. The good thing about the movie is its ending as it is a different from conventional endings. Actor Michael Stuhlbarg has done a good job while depicting the character of Professor Larry Gopnik. My rating for this movie is 70% good.

A FISH CALLED WANDA (1988)

Directed by Charles Crichton this movie is all about comedy, crime, love and deception. Being a late 80’s movie it has all the spices of a good movie in the right amount rather I would say it is a typical Bollywood movie concept. The story is about an armed robbery undertaken by four very different individuals who then try to double-cross each other for the looted money. Among the four robbers actress Jamie Lee Curtis stands out with her performance and screen presence. My rating for this movie is 70% good

SLING BLADE (1996)

Written and Directed by Billy Bob Thornton this is a gem of movie. And not forget Billy Bob Thornton is also the lead actor for this movie. Also Billy Bob Thornton went on to win an Oscar for best writing and screenplay for this movie. I have to say He has really done a great job not only in terms of screenplay but also in his acting as lead role of a mentally challenged person. The movie is about a mentally challenged child who is thrown into correction facility after he killed his mother and her lover with a sling blade. The story then takes an interesting turn when he is released to start his new life. Here he meets new faces and makes a good 14 yr old friend who reminds him of his childhood and so on…… My rating for this movie is 80% good.

STAND BY ME (1986)

There are very few good movies of childhood friends and this movie beats it all. Though the movie is bit old the story behind the movie is still fresh and touching. The movie is about four friends who go on a journey to find a body of a missing child so that they become famous by getting their photographs clicked for daily newspaper. And on this journey they have some very interesting moments which connect to everyone’s childhood in some way. All four friends are typical in their character and I am sure that you would have had at least one such friend among your childhood friends. Movie also highlights the dilemma about life/death in the minds of different generations. My rating for this movie is 75% good.

BRIDGE TO TERABITHIA (2007)

This movie does seem a fantasy movie from its cover and title but there is more to it. A beautiful story about friendship and reminisce of school days. The movie brings out few of the most touching scenes in the story which keeps the audience spell bound throughout the movie. Both the child actors have done a good job and deserve applause. The movie is about two friends whose lives are changed after discovering their power of imagination and thereby discovering TERABITHIA. My rating for the movie is 75%good

HARD CANDY (2005)

Though the title has an interesting pull for the audience the story is as much thought provoking. All praises to Ellen Page for her superb acting and admirable screen presence. The movie is about 14-year old girl meeting a charming 32-year old photographer on the Internet. After few conversations over the internet girl suspects the photographer of being a pedophile, she goes to his home in an attempt to expose him and so on. Well direction by David Slade is also a plus point for watching this movie. My rating for this movie is 75% good.