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Transporter
Cast:Jason Statham
good....but just good..like any other action movie.Jason isnt any Bruce,but he is good.
7/10
Transporter 2
Cast:Jason Statham
another one of the same kind.the plot stronger.......action more sophisticated.....and Jason more converted.
7.5/10
Spy Game
Cast:
Robert Redford,Brad Pitt
Plot:
A CIA undercover agent caught by Chinese government for espionage....while the CIA headquarters trying to harangue him for political benefits,a single retiring CIA chief works against the whole taskforce.
Review:
Very Very mental...............truely Spygame..............leek,stylish acting by Robert Redford...even at his age,he looks more suave than any present day star.Brad is good,at ease......loved it..........
8.2/10
ExCiTeD.....
Australia
wel i give 8/10....
good movie nd worth spendin 3hrs in hall
WALL-E
BeautifuL movie... One of the most romantic movie i'd ever seen!!
i'll give 9*
Catch me if you can
Directed by speilberg....wht else is needed??
8.5/10
Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan
Those who are obsessed with adult comedy movie can go 4 it.. very funny..
i'll give 8/10..
THE MUMMY- TOMB OF THE DRAGON EMPEROR..............
its not as bad as it isportrayed by the critics.........total masala flick...........6/10
School of Rock
Cast:Jack Black,Joan Cusack
Review:A great school cinema.........and a even better musical....u rock wid the hard rock.and at the same time pour ur hearts out wid laughter..Jack Black is perhaps the best in the business.........just wish more ppl know him as they know Jim Carrey......
8.2/10
STARRING: TIM ROBBINS, MORGAN FREEMAN, BOB GUNTON
WRITTEN BY: STEPHEN KING (novel), FRANK DARABONT (screenplay)
DIRECTED BY: FRANK DARABONT
If i was held at a gunpoint and asked to pick one movie which i would consider my personal favourite of all times this should be tat movie. I totally fell in love with this movie and I have watched it for... ahem... i have lost the count. This movie celebrates the spirit of humanity, independence, friendship, hope and the sense of belonging. Isnt it just about everything that we live for.
The movie revolves around the long imprisonment of young banker ANDY DUFRESNE (Tim Robbins) in the fictional SHAWSHANK prison. He is wrongly convicted for killing his wife who had an affair with someone else. Every emotion he goes through in the prsion is something which will stay with you for eternity. The torture by the JAIL FACULTY and by the SISTERS who eventually rape him, the friendship and warmth by the gang of RED and RED himself the monopoly and bureaucracy of the jailor, ANDY's intelligence and his way of life will forever stay with u. If anybody has missed this movie... its hightime... u catch it
MEMENTO (2000).
Runtime - 1 hr 53 min
Starring - Guy Pearce, Carrie-Anne Moss & Joe Pantoliano
Written by - Christopher Nolan
Directed by - Christopher Nolan.
The most intelligent, the most innovative & the most original brain teaser of all time tht will have you guessing from the very beginning to the very end n even afterwards... thts what Memento is ... its no less than a jigsaw puzzle. The groundbreaking narrative style & impressive dramatic undertones makes this film an instant classic.
Memento is a psychological thriller starring Guy Pearce as Leonard Shelby, a man who lost his short term memory in an assault and, despite his handicap, is looking for the person who, according to him, killed his wife n made him like this.
Director Christopher Nolan deserves kudos for presenting the film in such a unique way which was never-seen-before in cinema history. Nolan puts his viewers into the shoes of Leonard Shelby & runs the story in reverse order so that you never know more than Leonard does. Just like Leonard, you've no knowledge of what happened before.
The performance by the cast is impressive. The character of Leonard Shelby is very very well played by Guy Pearce. Carrie-Anne Moss n Joe Pantoliano give an equally mysterious n complex performances as Natalie n Teddy respectively. The direction is class apart. The editing is terrific n groundbreaking. Christopher Nolan is really an extremely talended film-maker & a much better storyteller (Following, Memento, Insomnia, The Prestige, Batman Begins, The Dark Knight proves it) & is simply the best director we have at present.
Classic, innovative, complex, exciting n entertaining movie of a lifetime... thts Memento for you. It will leave its own memento on your mind, & you'll have a hard time forgetting how much you enjoyed it while solving this puzzle on your own.
GET READY FOR AN UNFORGETTABLE TRIP INTO THE MIND OF A MAN WITH NO MEMORY.
Rating - 9.5/10
THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION (1994).
Runtime - 2 hrs 22 min
Starring - Tim Robbins & Morgan Freeman
Written by - Frank Darabont
Directed by - Frank Darabont.
At its time of release, it flopped commercially. At Oscars, it was nominated for 7 awards & it still went empty handed.
Out of the 3 big classics of 1994 (Forrest Gump, The Shawshank Redemption & Pulp Fiction), this movie is a clear winner. Better than Forrest Gump & Pulp Fiction?? ... the answer is YES.
This movie is a classic, easily 1 of the best crafted movie ever. It is 1 of those films tht is a true work of both art & magic. A very moving story about hope & the power of friendship. One of the finest n flawless performance u'll ever get 2 see. It is a simple film, yet it has an everlasting message. Its not a typical Hollywood flick, so dont go 4 it xpecting it 2 b a light hearted movie.
Andy (Tim Robbins) is sentenced to 2 consecutive life terms in prison 4 the murders of his wife & her lover in the year 1947. However, only Andy knows tht he didn't commit the crimes. Sent 2 Shawshank prison 2 do hard time, Andy has 2 learn 2 get by in the brutal, cutthroat confines of prison life. His quiet strength slowly earns the respect of his fellow inmates, most notably, Red (Morgan Freeman) & even much of the prison staff. But Andy's seemingly stoic acceptance of his unjust imprisonment hides a fierce determination 4 freedom. One of the best scene in the movie is the way he escapes from the prison. Truly Mindblowing.
This beautifully crafted movie features touching & sincere performances from the entire cast, with an uplifting message about humanity's indomitable spirit & the redemptive value of hope.
If Tim Robbins was at its best, then, Morgan Freeman, in particular, is exceptional. His performance is so unshowy tht it can easily go unnoticed, but it's the soul of this film.
Dont miss it. Thoroughly recommended.
Rating - 8.5/10
Rock n Rolla
watched was Rock n Rolla and it was directed by Guy Ritchie madonna's x husband the same guy who directed Snatch and Lock Stock and 2 Smoking Barrels , and this moive Rock n Rolla was a classic , the entire movie had British cast and was shot in England , please download and watch :) Guy Ritchie Rules
THE GODFATHER (1972).
Runtime - 2 hrs 55 min
Starring - Marlon Brando, Al Pacino, James Caan, Robert Duvall & Deane Keaton
Music by - Nino Rota & Carmine Coppolla
Written by - Mario Puzo & Francis Ford Coppolla
Directed by - Francis Ford Coppolla.
One of the few films where direction, acting, cinematography, screenplay, score etc can be described by just one word... CLASSIC. It certainly is... the greatest motion picture of all time. The Godfather is one of the very few films tht doesn't have a single flaw. It is, undoubtedly, the greatest crime saga ever told on screen.
The acting from every cast in this film is sheer class. The exceptional display of Don Vito Corleone n Michael Corleone by the legendary Marlon Brando n Al Pacino respectively makes this film... immortal. Also, not to forget the performances by Robert Duvall, James Caan, Deane Keaton n Al Leittieri as Tom Hagen, Santino 'Sonnie' Corleone, Kay Adams n Sollozzo respectively... they're all perfect. Its the film with the best cast ever.
Francis Ford Coppola outdid himself with this masterpiece. The brilliant screenplay, excellent cinematography, tight editing gave birth to the greatest movie ever made. The locations, the deaths, the violence, the dialogues... this movie has got all n tht also of the highest class. The score is beautiful & one of the greatest soundtracks of all time. It gives a different feel to this film... cant resist falling in love with it.
The story actually revolves around Michael Corleone, played perfectly by Al Pacino. The main plot of the story is the evolution of Michael Corleone from a doe-eyed outsider who didn't want to get into his family business to a ruthless boss later in the story.
It does not need my recommendation coz its a must watch for any moviegoer. The Godfather is universally accepted as the best film of all time & the performances by Al Pacino n Marlon Brando alone are the stuff of legends.
Rating - Beyond 10/10
THE GODFATHER PART II (1974).
Runtime - 3 hrs 20 min
Starring - Al Pacino, Robert De Niro, Robert Duvall, John Cazale & Deane Keaton
Music by - Nino Rota & Carmine Coppolla
Written by - Mario Puzo & Francis Ford Coppolla
Directed by - Francis Ford Coppolla.
Considered by many to be the most critically & artistically successful sequel in movie history, & certainly the most honored. The Godfather Part II is both, a sequel & a prequel to The Godfather, chronicling the story of the Corleone family following the events of the first film while also depicting the rise to power of the young Vito Corleone.
Francis Ford Coppolla continues his epic Godfather trilogy with this saga of 2 generations of power within the Corleone family. One shows the humble Sicilian beginnings & New York rise of a young Don Vito (played by Marlon Brando in The Godfather), now played in an Oscar-winning performance for Best Supporting Actor by Robert De Niro. The other shows the ascent of Michael Corleone (Al Pacino) as the new Don.
Francis Ford Coppolla has produced a movie of staggering magnitude n vision; the film recieved 11 Academy Awards nominations, winning 6 including Best Picture, the first sequel to win it. Its the only trilogy which has won 2 Best Picture as well as Best Director at Oscars. Some call it equal or even superior to the original but for me, it isnt even equal, though closer to tht.
The performance by the cast is electrifying. Robert De Niro is exceptional as Don Vito Corleone (reminds of Marlon Brando), all his dialogues are in sicilian language in this film. Al Pacino matures in his character of Michael Corleone, his best performance ever. The ruthless boss, gets even much more ruthless & merciless. Diane Keaton as Kay is as charming as she was in the original. John Cazale & Michael V. Gazzo are surprise package here as Fredo Corleone & Frankie Pentangeli respectively.
Strongly Recommended.
Rating - 9/10
THE GODFATHER PART III (1990).
Runtime - 2 hrs 50 min
Starring - Al Pacino, Diane Keaton, Talia Shire, Andy Garcia & Sofia Coppolla
Music by - Carmine Coppolla
Written by - Mario Puzo & Francis Ford Coppolla
Directed by - Francis Ford Coppolla.
I must say, this film is very much under-rated. Its not tht bad as critics & viewers have been calling it. It certainly didnt reach where The Godfather & The Godfather Part II stands but this movie stands well on its own. The Godfather Part III completes the story of Michael Corleone, a mafia kingpin who tries to legitimize his criminal empire.
Al Pacino plays Don Michael Corleone, who is getting old & losing his health n power too. Talia Shire & Diane Keaton reprise their roles of Connie Corleone (Michael's sister) n Kay Adams from previous films & completely justify their characters yet again. Al Pacino gives yet another classic performance, as good as it was in the previous Godfather films. Its the new cast tht disappoints.
Andy Garcia plays Vincent Mancini (Santino Corleone's illegitimate son) & really impresses with his oscar-nominated performance. The biggest disappointment here is Sofia Coppolla's performance as Mary Corleone (Michael's daughter). With the help of overacting & hamming, she completely ruined this film... it certainly is the worst performance by any cast in The Godfather Trilogy.
Despite some shortcomings, The Godfather Part III is a decent ending to the greatest crime saga of all time. Francis Ford Coppolla's intention was clearly aimed at offering a story of redemption... Nominated for 7 Academy Awards, the motion picture reflects Coppolla's masterful film-making.
The Godfather & The Godfather Part II are a work of art & class... beyond comparisons. The Godfather Part III isnt as great as those but isnt bad too. It has good story, fine performances, classic cinematography, good direction, beautiful score & cool editing.
A Must Watch.
Rating - 7.5/10
Defiance(2008)
This WW2 drama based on real events follows a group of Jews led by the Bielski brothers whu whil in hiding from the Germans, build their own village, all the while trying to fend themselves from the Nazis..
The movie is good in places, but the intensity is not maintained throughout. there are som places where it goes completely cold, ACTUALLY i'm not sure if the story is INTERESTING enough to be told... the last 30 minutes r gripping n that makes the rest of THE MOVIE worthwhile.The cast which includes Daniel Craig has done quite a good joB. watchable.. 6.5/10
the usual suspects(1994)-8.5/10
"in world where nothing is what is seems,u've got to look beyond the usual suspects!!"
A boat has been destroyed, criminals are dead, and the key to this mystery lies with the only survivor and his twisted, convoluted story beginning with five career crooks in a seemingly random police lineup
watch this movie if u want to know what a climax can do to a movie!!!
the most unexpected climax in movie history!!
i wont tell u anything about the story,just watch it n u'l knw what i mean!!
kevin spacey's oscar winning performance!!
must watch
The Oxford Murders(2008)
casting:
Elijah Wood - Martin, an American student
John Hurt - Arthur Seldom, a British authority on logical series.
Leonor Watling - Lorna, a Spanish nurse.
Elijah Wood...an enthusiastic american mathematics student who comes to cambridge to complete his P.hd thesis under the great mathematician Arthur Seldom...about whom its said ''a few hours with Seldom is worth a lifetime for a maths. std''....the landlady where martin stays has ''a special'' relationship with Seldom...but oneday when he is back home he meets Seldom at the door,both of them enter the room together....and what they find..''the old woman murdered brutally''.....and a series of murders takes place in cambridge and and the rest of the story is they try to solve the murder mysteries with the help of goddamned Mathematics....as Seldom puts everything in this world can be solved with logics and reasoning.....and Mathematics is the only language known to mankind which speaks the truth of logic and reasoning...and find out whether Seldom was right or wrong.....thats it.
8.5/10
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