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Wednesday, September 30, 2009

What's Your Raashee? : by Ashutosh Gowariker

To me , Whats your Raashee? was a novel concept and an acid test for Mr. Gowariker ...

The film is based on a novel which talks about the journey of a Gujarati MBA guy in search of a perfect match .. which forms the bottom-line of the movie.

The initial credits rolling has Priyanka gyrating in 12 different avatars depicting each zodiac.

The screen lights up and the expectations soar high.

Mystique characterization and play-acting by Priyanka in the below embodiment is exemplary.

1. Aries - (Anjali) - Girl's , snort had me in splits.
2. Virgo - (Pooja) - This doctor was as fastidious as ever.
3. Scorpio - (Nandini) - True Blue Sexy Scorpio (just like me ;)
4. Libra - (Rajni) - Stone-Hearted Practical Charmer.
5. Cancer - (Hansa) - Emotional Lady to the 'T'

The eligible bachelor played by Harman Baweja brings forth his sincerity and honesty to the role and we should give him his due this time around after duds like LS2050 & Victory.

Music of the film by debutant 'Sohail Sen' has a nice easy feel particularly tracks like 'Bikhri Bikhri' and 'Jao Na' , though the Rahman stamp was sorely missed.

All in all , the film's length would be a impediment but for a breezy performance by Priyanka , its definitely a one time watch.

With such a script , one could have done wonders ....

but it ain't no Swades or Lagaan .... !

Rating : 2.5 / 5.0

Tuesday, September 22, 2009

Dil Bole Hadippa! - by Anurag Singh


Cricket's predictability rehashed with Veer-Zaara & Bunty Aur Bubli


Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar - 5/ 5
Lagaan - 5/ 5
Chak De India - 4.5 /5




Hadipppa - 2 /5

Saturday, September 12, 2009

District 9 : by Neill Blomkamp

District 9 talks about a story of extra-terrestial species living on the face of earth past 20 years.

Story starts in a faux-documentary fashion , giving snippets on the backdrop of the film. It introduces the protagonist Wikus played brilliantly by novice Sharlto Copley.

MNU , a private contractor is hired with the objective of re-locating the 'Prawns' (derogatory name for 'Aliens') from the infamous slum District 9 to a better facility in Johannesburg , South Africa.

The realism of the movie struck me big time making it a surreal experience.

The film's backbone is the performance by Sharlto , giving an impression that he is a virtuoso.

Key Moments:
  • Wikus tet-e-tet with Prawns (in particular Christopher) in District 9 slums
  • The MNU undercurrents and the volatile images on Television Networks
  • Transformation of Wikus
  • Heart Wrenching Climax
The flick draws parallel with the historical events that took place in Cape Town area named District 6 on the grounds of apartheid.

Recommended for Sci-Fi fans , strict no-no for people aversive to bloodshed.

Rating : 4.0 /5.0

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