Angels & Demons has partially lived up to the expectations and hype that it has created among the movie going community in last one year’s time. It started on a high note and maintained the pace well enough to keep the viewer on the edge of the seat, till the last 20 minutes. Director Ron Howard missed it in the last 20 minutes and you have that odd after-taste once the movie is finished.
The movie started with the death of the Pope and is followed by the theft of a canister containing Anti-matter. From there, a Harvard symbologist, Robert Langdon takes over. The story is well written by Dan Brown, which never lost the attention of the reader in its novel form. Akiva Goldsman did a fine job in adapting the story as a screenplay. There was enough of wit thrown in extremely fast paced story making sure that you will not get bored.
The good point that is to be noted is Ron Howard has learnt from his past mistakes of adapting the Dan Brown novels. Davinci Code was a slow paced movie and it really never kept the viewer riveted to the plot. Also, in trying to stick to the novel, it made fun of itself at points. But, Angels & Demons has lot of deviations from the original novel which resulted in a better movie. Actually, Davinci Code was a failure as a movie. You will enjoy the movie only if you have already read the book. But, A&D can be enjoyed by people who haven’t read the book also.
Go watch the movie, if you like fast paced thrillers with a plot twist at the end.
Saturday, May 30, 2009
Saturday, July 19, 2008
The Dark Knight
Why so serious??
Enter "The Joker" in Gotham City to entertain us all, in the form of Heath Ledger and the chaos sets in. He is ruthless,messy,merciless and acts on instinct. Joker unleashes fury in Gotham city by robbing banks and killing his own aides to attract the attention of Batman. Heath Ledger was praised before the release of this movie very much for his psychotic performance as the Joker. Truly, his performance is so inspiring. He made sure he will live forever in our hearts in the form of JOKER after his unexpected death in January'08.
Batman, with the help of the new district attorney, Harvey Dent, cleans up the city streets off crime. Harvey Dent becomes the hero of the city with a human face and Batman has his mask still on. People of the city starts trusting Dent more day by day. Aaron Eckhart also fitted the bill perfectly as Havey Dent/Two Face. Batman arrests Joker with the help of Dent and James Gordon. As the story should go, Joker manages to escape from the prison and corrupts Harvey Dent and changes him to Two Face.
The dialogues of Joker are fun and intriguing at the same time. The way Ledger utters "You complete me" and "I don't want to kill you. What would I do without you?" to Batman is astounding.
Compared to Heath Ledger, Christian Bale has a little thing to offer in the store in this movie. Ledger out does every other actor in this dark masterpiece.
Christopher Nolan has written a beautiful movie here. His characters Batman and Joker are so believable that you completely forget that you are watching a semi-superhero thriller. Batman is all human and vulnerable to the chaos created by The Joker in this epic. Some sequences like the introduction of the Batmobile and the picking up of Lau from his HongKong office are surely adrenalin pumpers for those who seek thrills in action flicks.
Watch The Dark Knight without missing at least for late Heath Ledger as you will not look him again on the silver screen and this movie is worth every penny you are going to spend.
Enter "The Joker" in Gotham City to entertain us all, in the form of Heath Ledger and the chaos sets in. He is ruthless,messy,merciless and acts on instinct. Joker unleashes fury in Gotham city by robbing banks and killing his own aides to attract the attention of Batman. Heath Ledger was praised before the release of this movie very much for his psychotic performance as the Joker. Truly, his performance is so inspiring. He made sure he will live forever in our hearts in the form of JOKER after his unexpected death in January'08.
Batman, with the help of the new district attorney, Harvey Dent, cleans up the city streets off crime. Harvey Dent becomes the hero of the city with a human face and Batman has his mask still on. People of the city starts trusting Dent more day by day. Aaron Eckhart also fitted the bill perfectly as Havey Dent/Two Face. Batman arrests Joker with the help of Dent and James Gordon. As the story should go, Joker manages to escape from the prison and corrupts Harvey Dent and changes him to Two Face.
The dialogues of Joker are fun and intriguing at the same time. The way Ledger utters "You complete me" and "I don't want to kill you. What would I do without you?" to Batman is astounding.
Compared to Heath Ledger, Christian Bale has a little thing to offer in the store in this movie. Ledger out does every other actor in this dark masterpiece.
Christopher Nolan has written a beautiful movie here. His characters Batman and Joker are so believable that you completely forget that you are watching a semi-superhero thriller. Batman is all human and vulnerable to the chaos created by The Joker in this epic. Some sequences like the introduction of the Batmobile and the picking up of Lau from his HongKong office are surely adrenalin pumpers for those who seek thrills in action flicks.
Watch The Dark Knight without missing at least for late Heath Ledger as you will not look him again on the silver screen and this movie is worth every penny you are going to spend.
Friday, July 4, 2008
The Pursuit of Happyness
Some one said that Will Smith was robbed off an Oscar for his performance in The Pursuit of Happyness. I completely accept with him. I saw the movie last night and it is definitely a master piece. The way Will put his soul into this movie is amazing.
The cinematography is another asset for the movie. The way human emotions are captured is highly appreciable.The close-up shots brought life to the characters.
I don't know about any Chris Gardner and his firm till I saw this movie..I also saw on IMDb that the original story was edited for the cinema. Whatever, this is an excellent cinema. This movie is highly recommended to one and all.
The cinematography is another asset for the movie. The way human emotions are captured is highly appreciable.The close-up shots brought life to the characters.
I don't know about any Chris Gardner and his firm till I saw this movie..I also saw on IMDb that the original story was edited for the cinema. Whatever, this is an excellent cinema. This movie is highly recommended to one and all.
Saturday, June 28, 2008
V for Vendetta
Saw this movie last night. i just could not believe my eyes all through the movie. What a masterly work by the Wachowski brothers!! Who will believe that these are the same guys who directed The Matrix.
"People should not be afraid of the Government..Government should be afraid of its people."
We are living in a world of Democracy.. Government for the people,by the people and to the people. But is it practically happening. Remember the USA funding Afghan civil war by supplying arms and today fighting the same nation.
A change must come to the society and if has to come through force, so it will be one day. But a change comes only if every individual incorporates the change in his ideas and ideologies. This is perfectly shown on the screen.
You can kill a person but not an idea.
I strongly recommend this movie for people with brain.
"People should not be afraid of the Government..Government should be afraid of its people."
We are living in a world of Democracy.. Government for the people,by the people and to the people. But is it practically happening. Remember the USA funding Afghan civil war by supplying arms and today fighting the same nation.
A change must come to the society and if has to come through force, so it will be one day. But a change comes only if every individual incorporates the change in his ideas and ideologies. This is perfectly shown on the screen.
You can kill a person but not an idea.
I strongly recommend this movie for people with brain.
Saturday, June 14, 2008
Nuovo cinema Paradiso
Nuovo cinema Paradiso is definitely one of my all time favorite movies. Director Giuseppe Tornatore placed himself in the list of the best directors. The usage of an excellent background score is a trademark of his movies and this movie is not at all a different case.
He is also a master in getting good performances out of children and adolescents. Marco Leonardi was the pick of the whole cast. Also watch Melena for those trademarks of Tornatore.
The character of Alfredo is one of the most unforgettable characters ever pictured on screen. The way emotions captured in a camera is way beyond naturality.
Overall, this is a great movie with ultimate teamwork with everyone contributing. I just loved the movie very much.
He is also a master in getting good performances out of children and adolescents. Marco Leonardi was the pick of the whole cast. Also watch Melena for those trademarks of Tornatore.
The character of Alfredo is one of the most unforgettable characters ever pictured on screen. The way emotions captured in a camera is way beyond naturality.
Overall, this is a great movie with ultimate teamwork with everyone contributing. I just loved the movie very much.
Thursday, June 12, 2008
Malena
I was invited by a friend of mine to watch Malena at his place. I went too happily expecting some cheap third grade soft porn, thanks to the Internet and thousands of the images from the movie featuring Monica Bellucci. I returned home with a happiness of watching a great movie. Monica, without any doubt, has a body of a goddess, but her acting skills are also like one.
Movie features a great background score, which truly deserved the Oscar nomination. And the story of the movie is so down to earth, that every man tries to identify himself with the character of Renato. Giuseppe Sulfaro did an excellent job. Director Giuseppe Tornatore once again did what he is best at. Watching children and adolescents from his movies is a pleasure in its own sense.
Few scenes from this movie are so touching. I recommend this movie to every one who is over 18. Watch it to feel that happiness which can't be expressed in words.
Movie features a great background score, which truly deserved the Oscar nomination. And the story of the movie is so down to earth, that every man tries to identify himself with the character of Renato. Giuseppe Sulfaro did an excellent job. Director Giuseppe Tornatore once again did what he is best at. Watching children and adolescents from his movies is a pleasure in its own sense.
Few scenes from this movie are so touching. I recommend this movie to every one who is over 18. Watch it to feel that happiness which can't be expressed in words.
Sunday, May 25, 2008
The Human Body
The Human Body is by far the best documentaries I ever saw..I covered some of the BBC's documentaries like Walking with series and Micheal Palin's.
The human body documentary covers the life from a child's birth to the death with excellent visual material and factual documentation. This can be used as a text book for most of the medicos.
I can not explain much about this documentary and leave that suspense to you while you watch this..Only bad thing I had faced is that I borrowed this DVD from a British Library and due to the number of scratches on the disc, it is stucking a lot..I need to buy this one for my own and my kids..
Highly recommended..10/10
The human body documentary covers the life from a child's birth to the death with excellent visual material and factual documentation. This can be used as a text book for most of the medicos.
I can not explain much about this documentary and leave that suspense to you while you watch this..Only bad thing I had faced is that I borrowed this DVD from a British Library and due to the number of scratches on the disc, it is stucking a lot..I need to buy this one for my own and my kids..
Highly recommended..10/10
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