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Yudh (2014)
Slick, class and complete revamp of traditional Indian TV serial
Good storyline, exceptional acting, simple clothes, no gory makeups, superb editing, no shocking sets, fast moving after the initial episodes make this a standout Hindi mini-serial. Yes it may look a bit complicated to start with (likes most series introducing the storyline) but after a few episodes it is not an issue.
Some of the scenes are fantastic in that there is nothing said.....only expressions and the slick editing takes you to the next scene....no explanation needed like in the saas bahu trash soaps.
All the actors have performed very well and stand shoulder to shoulder with Amitabh in making this serial a triumph with Anurag Khasyap & co directing.
There are a good few social issues touched from time to time in the serial quietly in the background for the viewers to take it on. The 3 crores per episode price tag for each episode shows in every episode with everything being top class.
Hope they extend it into series 2 and 3.....
Gravity (2013)
A great Out of the World, Action movie is Space,Do not Miss
Well made action movie and the best movie in 2013. CGI guys definitely deserves an Oscar. For those sceptical Miss Bullock screams only for about 10 minutes in the movie and so relax. George Clooney fools around for about 5 minutes and fits into the movie well thereafter. We watched on IMAX 3D after travelling 50 miles and it was worth it for GREAT SOUND and HUGE Screen size for the out of the world (space) trip for 100 minutes. AS it is not shot on IMAX cameras it does not have the full IMAX visual effect but the 3D on IMAX screen is good (not excellent).
Highly recommended and I will not repeat the story highlighted by over 8000 others on this site. Fantastic visual effects, really mind blowing. Don't watch on 2D please.
Traitor (2008)
Fantastic Drama/ Thriller. Great Acting by Don Cheatle. Don't miss this movie
Don Cheatle has come a long way from the days he acted in the serial Picket Fences as a public prosecutor. His acting is par excellence, well balanced and effortless !!! It is really refreshing to see him in this challenging role in this movie as a Devout Muslim and bringing a different perspective about the Muslim Religion. To support and come close to compliment this acting was that of Saïd Taghmaoui. He is also brilliant and portrayed his role well in the movie. The story is related to the current terrorism issues, extremism et al. It is gripping and well spread out through the movie and the 1 hour 48 minutes flies by in this gripping drama/ Thriller. Don't miss this movie on many counts especially the acting of Don Cheatle !!!
The Kingdom (2007)
Fast Moving action Film Worth Watching - Lot of Violence
This is a reasonably well made movie about the Islamic militants in Saudi who oppose foreigners in their land ( in which case all Muslims in Christian lands of America, Britain, Australia, Europe should be expelled to the Gulf).
The movie has again good acting from Foxx, Cooper, Garner and Bateman who play a team of FBI agents who go to investigate a major bombing incident and to find out the fanatics behind that. There is a good balance between the cultures and it portrays the monarchy as one which is ready to listen & change (if only!!).
There is good action and lots of violence with blood splattering towards the latter third of the film (some with the usual superhero American stuff).