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Dhoom:3 (2013)
An Overlong, Convoluted, Multi Starrer Mess with Lack of Script and Cohesion
Dhoom 3 is a sloppily scripted sandwich of hammy acting and cheesy dialogue. Which wouldn't have mattered if it was at least as much fun as the previous two films because this franchise has never promised much more than cool, metro sexual men on fast and swift bikes and hot women in short skirts. But the new movie lacks the required adrenaline rush of a Fast and Furious-type thriller, instead falling prey to the kind of melodrama and over-plotting that doesn't belong in this genre. Aside from some genuinely cool moments like Aamir's getaway on a Chicago waterfront or the climax staged on a dam, Dhoom 3 doesn't offer very much by way of novelty or inventiveness. What's more, the film's middle half gets weighed down by Saahir's dreary revenge agenda which gets derailed once a woman enters the fray. Aaliya (Katrina) is part of Saahir's circus act, contorting her body into Cirque Du Soliel kind of rope gymnastics. But all this mid-air flexing barely drums up excitement. The film is missing the thrills that went hand-in-hand with the outrageous heists, screeching tires, and bad guy attitude associated with Dhoom. It's hard to go into any more detail about the plot without giving away the film's big twist, which reveals itself right before interval.
Unlike John Abraham and Hrithik Roshan in the previous films, Aamir doesn't quite make for a particularly sexy villain, and his character, with its inevitable plot twists, is overwritten and overplayed. Twitches, frowning, stammering are all used as crutches, while the camera lingers unwaveringly on his pecs, abs and bare back. Abhishek Bachchan spends most of the film glowering angrily, while Katrina seems to show up strictly for the song sequences. Uday Chopra is back in tapori mode as Ali, but to give him credit, he gives the character shape.
This is an overlong, boring and stupid sequence of events with mind numbing and logic defying acts stitched together in order to provide a cool apparition which even the Mr. Perfectionist with his 8-packs and unnecessary frowns couldn't save possibly because of illogical script that requires your brains to be left elsewhere....a place where all the vehicular acts including bikes and cars spend more time on the air than at land....a relatively derivative and redundant affair plagiarizing sequences from Hollywood greats such as "Ocean's 11" "Now You See Me" and "The Prestige". The director seems to be running out of coherent ideas as he makes the actors repeat the same tagline at least a dozen times. In short this is a huge Bolly disappointment again with a great starcast and a hyped release after Krrish 3 and Chennai Exppress that might break the 300 Cr BO record but which will not be etched in the mass' hearts, at least who watch and understand meaningful celluloid. Do yourself a favour, save time, money and energy by Watching Dev collaborating wonderfully with the lions, panthers and elephants by seeing "Chander Pahar" at least if you are at Kolkata, that way saving precious time, valuable energy and most importanly over inflated Ticket Prices. Its time Bollywood Mainstram directors stop copying Hollywood Twists, South Indian Action Sequenes (Read people defying Physics and Law of Gravity) , North Indian Abuses, Item Numbers with Sexy Gals and Pornstars (AKA Sunny Leone) and come up with some meaningful movies like D-Day, Special 26, OMG, Madras Cafe etc.
The Dark Knight Rises (2012)
The Big Daddy of all Superhero Movies is finally upon us....
After being fortunate enough to watch an advanced preview screening, I can safely say that.............................. TDKR is a fitting finale and a grand conclusion to the epic trilogy of the Batman series, as envisaged by Christopher Nolan, who definitely cements his place as one of the best directors of the modern generation with his trademark "relentlessly intense storyline, utterly chaotic dystopian society riddled with totalitarian government & cyber-genetic technologies, stark and bleak portrayal of human pessimism and misanthropic attitude as well as superbly spectacular big-budget Hollywood set-pieces of massive destruction, chaos, catastrophe and pandemonium." The real world threats of global terrorism, political anarchy and economic instability make deep incursions into the cinematic comic book domain in TDKR. Even though indispensably it lacks an element as unique as Heath Ledger's immortal and memorable turn in "The Dark Knight", it compensates for that by being fully enveloping and at times unnerving in a relevant way one would never have imagined. The director daringly pushes the credibility of a Gotham City besieged by nuclear-armed revolutionaries to such an extent that it momentarily seems absurd for a guy in a costume who refuses to kill people, unmasked and debilitated, emotionally shattered and physically drained, leading the life of a retired recluse, to conceivably show up to save the day but due to the laconic, succinct yet lucid storyline, manages to do so impeccably and masterfully. As before, the production values are opulent and sensational; nothing short of the highest praise can be lavished on the work of the production designers, The only conspicuous faux pas is a big continuity gaffe that has the raid on the Stock Exchange take place during the day but the subsequent getaway chase unfold at night. While Some of the action scenes have something of a "deja-vu", familiar feel the others are fresh and brilliantly rendered, manifesting the brilliant visual spectacle of epic proportions. Despite the high level of suspension of disbelief, dark tone and sometimes lugubrious approach, this is a finely crafted and prudently structured plot, providing just about sufficient and adequate time for character development, tying all the knots from the previous iterations & installments, yet avoiding UN-necessary confusions and myopic plot twists, never allowing levity to intrude the conflicted, sinister and flawed outlook of the principal characters. The stellar performance by the entire cast and the dramatic, haunting background score alleviates and effortlessly transforms the sheer scope of Nolan's vision – with emotion and spectacle thundering across the screen – for its entire running time of nearly 3 hours. Most importantly, TDKR unequivocally manages to achieve the impossible, which is to bring a cherished cinematic chapter to a close, yet manage to leave the fans feeling neither desolate nor forlorn but essentially cheerful, one steeped enough in self-contained mythology to reward hard-core fans while giving less invested viewers a rousing, adroitly executed piece of popcorn entertainment. In the end, this is a sequel that not only succeeds but easily surpasses the enormous weight of hyped-up lofty expectations built ridiculously high by fan culture and savvy marketing. TDKR transcendence the art of movie-making into an entirely different level, that had been hitherto unseen and unheard of previously in any kind of super-hero, comic-book adaptations to the big screen till date. This Brilliant and Exemplary exercise of groundbreaking accomplishment in movie-making must not be missed by any movie buffs, let alone "Batman affectionados". 10/10.
The Avengers (2012)
A Great Example of Quality Movie-making
"The Avengers" is a great exercise in the art of fantasy movie-making. Its exemplary and superior production value, great performance by a stellar cast all portraying iconic superheroes, clever and witty dialogues (albeit with some nonchalant sarcasm thrown by RDJ as the charismatic and philanthropic billionaire with an obsession for high end technology and sophisticated gadgets), superb pacing nary a monotonous moment, adequate and sufficient background information for the uninitiated (those who haven't seen Thor, Captain America, The Incredible Hulk & The Iron Man franchise) but not overly cumbersome in its flashback of the introductory sequences, magnificent cinematography and mesmerizing VFX, profusely suitable background score without unnecessary cacophony and a brilliant, tight-knit plot giving each and every character enough time and screen presence to develop their respective characters, makes this as the best movie of 2012 by far without any hyperbole and on par with Batman:Dark Knight as possibly the greatest Superhero Movie, comprising of a heavy hitting ensemble cast delivering undoubtedly MARVEL's finest effort till date. Director Joss Whedon has done an exceptional and brilliant job. A must watch movie, which is surely going to be an Epic. It's an amazing movie full of heart, gravitas, emotion and depth. The On-screen chemistry between all the lead characters is uncanny and unparalleled. 10/10, a must watch for every Hollywood movie buff & Superhero aficionado.
The Expendables (2010)
This is Stallone's swansong and the reminder why he is the best at what he does
The Expendables...well what can I say...Its a dream come true for all action movie fanatics...A Great all star cast (albeit many were under utilized in their screen time) and a vicious, blood drenched, explosive, testosterone filled, adrenaline pumping bad ass movie that is one of the best pure action movies I have seen in a long time....the thrills, spills, bullets, destruction, mayhem and carnage is bloody fun..also the old 80's style throwback one liner humor signifying male camaraderie is back. With a stellar all time greatest ensemble cast comprising of who's who of action movies and two equally divine cameo appearances, this just does not get any better than this. I will not get into the plot as this is as feeble as it gets but that's fine because who needs a plot when a movie is this much fun to begin with...And what can I say about Stallone...this guy is a God...he is superb...to look the way he looks at 64, doing all this depth-defying stunts at his age with all his medical condition just for the fans, well this is unheard of. He is a great actor of this generation and Kudos to him for this kind of dedication and determination. Also, all the rest of the cast performs admirably lead by Jason Statham & Jet LI, with support from Terry Crews, Mickey Rourke, Dolph Lungdren, Eric Roberts, Randy Coutore & others. This is a movie for the nostalgic action movie buffs...those who have grown up watching Cobra, Rambo, Predator, Terminator etc. and to all the whiners giving this movie negative reviews for lame reasons like too much violence, lack of coherent plot, shaky cam, no character development etc...well I have to say please don't watch a movie when you don't know what to expect from the genre... I mean no offense but If you find this movie not to your liking you should stick to Rom-Coms or Sitcoms...so please don't degrade the work done by a man who has shaped a generation and just sit back and enjoy the mindless annihilation with a bucket of popcorn...I am sure you will enjoy it.
Inception (2010)
A Spectacular Mind-Bending Surreal Experience
Inception is a viscerally breathtaking, emotionally engaging, thought provoking, preposterous but at the same time ingenious creation from the mind of one of the most creative, talented and amazing directors existing today, Christopher Nolan, who has also directed other great movies such as "The Dark Knight", "Batman Begins", "The Prestige" and "Memento". It is an impenetrable, lucid and psychologically complex investigation into the various layers of the sub-conscious dream state, combined with some amazing, fascinating and spectacular action set-pieces with superb special effects. The multi-layered labyrinthine plot may be too obscure to comprehend at the first viewing and requires subsequent multiple viewings with great concentration to fully grasp and decipher this engaging, bold, complicated and often intentionally ambiguous plot. The Cast and their performances are superb, spearheaded once again by Leonardo Di Caprio who is fast transforming into one of the greatest actors of this generation, aptly supported by Ellen Page, Joseph Gordon Levitt, Tom Hardy, Cillian Murphy, Marion Cottilard, Ken Watanabe & Dileep Rao. Also, brilliant cameo performances by Michael Caine & Tom Berenger helps to transcend this captivating movie into greater heights. The superb cinematography by Wally Pfitser and the sublime music by Hans Zimmer is spot on and blends nicely with the overall feel and atmosphere of this movie, adding to the spectacle. I don't want to go into the specifics of the plot for its best to watch this movie with absolutely no idea about it, the way Nolan wanted it to be. Still the basic outline consists of this: Dom Cobb (Leonardo DiCaprio) is a master thief with a shady past who specializes in breaking into people's dreams and stealing their ideas, is given an opportunity by a mysterious businessman Saito (Ken Watanabe) to redeem everything he's ever done, and in the process reunite with the children he left in the U.S. when he was forced for shady reasons to flee the country. Saito's offer includes completing an impossible mission, for which Cobb must assemble the best team ever compiled for such a mission. Saito's particular offer involves planting an idea in the head of the heir (Cillian Murphy) of his greatest rival (Pete Postelthwaite), a process called "inception". The rest of the movie is up to the audience to watch, grasp, enjoy and interpret, especially the conclusion which is one of the most interesting, innovative and original "open to interpretation" ending that is sure to keep many viewers mesmerized and bewildered for days and weeks after the initial viewing. Finally, In a nutshell, this without a shadow of a doubt is the greatest achievement in movie-making in the year 2010 and it firmly deserves all the accolades, plaudits and honours it will receive in the future. Definitely a must watch for movie buffs, this future "Oscar contender" will most certainly provide all the audiences with a "Riveting, once in a lifetime, roller coaster ride" experience that must not be missed for anything else in the world.