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Death Proof (2007)
Tarantino is the MAN!
Whether 'Death Proof' is a Nice Film or an Awful one is a More Complex Debate than Rocket Science. Here, I am Attempting to tell What I seriously felt about it. I think 'Death Proof' is what Cinema is all about. It was a Hell of a Roller-coaster Ride for me. From the Word Go, I have been Glued to the Film till the Very END. And Mind you, I am not a Fanboy of Tarantino neither I have Watched his Classics Like 'Kill Bill' and 'Inglourious Basterds' but surely became a Fan of his After Watching 'Death Proof' Yesterday. I am not into "Writing Reviews" thing but here I seriously Felt I need to Add my bit because People have Misunderstood the Film to NO END. Well this Film was a Homage or a Tribute to the Exploitation Films of the Yore and for me it is a Success. Every Frame Rocks. It has Managed to mix Several Generes like Slasher Films, Thriller, Chick Flick, Action, Car Chases without the use of Fake CGI. 'Death Proof' is Like a Cinematic Orgasm. The Car Crash in the First Half of the Film is the BEST in Cinematic History. It is the BEST because it has been Shot without CGI or Animation. Though, I watch Films for Storytelling but in this case I forgot about Storytelling and was Drawn into the Film for its Cool and Powerful Content. Tarantino is the MAN, Indeed. The guy is Wikipedia of Films and truly knows How to Get Viewers Attention. I think the People Who Disliked this Film were Expecting a Chick Fast and Furious or an Ultimate David Lynch type of Mystery thriller but it was Neither of Chick Fast and Furious nor a Ultimate Mystery Thriller, It was an ode to the Films of the Yore And these were the type of Films by which Fast and Furious got Inspired by. The other reason People may have Disliked the Film is because of ' Herd Mentality'. The People who Liked the Film are the 'Subjective' lot and they are the People who does not go by the Opinion of others in Deciding What they Like and What they Don't. Coming back to the Film. It was a True Blue Tribute to the Exploitation Films with Missing Reels, Black and White for 15 Minutes and many more Features of an Exploitation Film. Quentin Tarantino Wanted the Audience to Experience the Old Charm of Films. Kurt Russel was in his Elements as Stuntman Mike. Sydney Poitier was Sexy as Jungle Julia. Rest of the Cast did a Nice Job. The Background Score and Music of the Film is like its Lifeline and par with the Soundtrack of 'Reservoir Dogs'. Cinematography was Amazing in the second Half. The Writing and Dialouges were Cool and Hip. Climax was Fcuking Awesome. A 25 Minutes Long and Gripping Climax which Kept me to Edge of My Seat. Do not Miss 'Death Proof' if you Enjoy Good Cinema and for Those who did not Liked it- Go and Watch those Italian Neorealistic Films because that is Cinema for you, For me Cinema is All About Magic and 'Death Proof' is a Type of Film for Which I Crave For.
Ek Tha Tiger (2012)
Ek tha TIGER, Ek hai TIGER aur Ek hii Rahega TIGER.
Where do i Start? Whatta MINDBLOWING film.Like Romance? Ek Tha Tiger has it.Like Drama? Ek Tha Tiger has it.Like Action and Stunts? Ek Tha Tiger has it and in Abundance quantity. Like World Music? Ek Tha Tiger has it. Like Comedy? Ek Tha Tiger has it. Like Thriller and Suspense? Ek Tha Tiger has it throughout.I will Segregate the Review by Rating the Different Departments.
Acting- Salman Khan is Baap of all Actors and yet maintains his Natural outlook towards acting which is spontaneous. Its Sheer Fun and Pleasure to Watch him On Screen in this Larger than Life Character who is Lovely, Cute, Brave and a Hero as the situation demands.I am Sure even if you are not a Salman Khan fan, you will convert and become one. Welcome to the Club. Katrina Kaif has surely improved a lot and Acts with Grace and is convincing as Zoya.
Cinematography- The Cinematography of this Film is SPLENDID. It has been shot in many Countries namely Iraq, India, Ireland, Cuba and Istanbul. All the Locations look Surreal and Out of the World on screen. The DOP has captured every frame with Heart and its apparent on screen. You will fall in Love with the locations.
Direction- The Direction is top notch and truly Kabir Khan knows how he wants his Film to Progress and culminate smoothly and has got a Great vision of making a highly Commercial Love story and how he want to tell his Story to the Audience.
Music- The Background music is the Main and a Key factor of the Film. The Background music plays a huge role in making Ek Tha Tiger so Mindblowing. In fact you will not enjoy an Orgasm as you will Enjoy the Background music. The songs are good too.Banjaara,Saiyaara and Mashallah are Superb Example of World Music. Laapata is shot beautifully in the Lavish locales of Cuba.
Writing- The Writing is Brilliant and it manages to tell a Highly complicated and Controversial story in a Commercial and a Feature Film Format. Dialouges are Very nice too.
Production Values- As i said, The Locations are Shot beautifully and Looks Splendid on Screen. The Production Values are Superior.
Action- The Stunts and Action Scenes of Ek Tha Tiger are SUPERB. In fact, Audiences haven't seen such a Out Of Box and innovative Action Scenes in any films till now- Not even in Hollywood. Salman Khan looks convincing while performing them since he has got a Larger than Life persona. The stunts are On Bike, Helicopter, Car, Train and Ship. The Stunt and Action are totally Adrenaline pumping and makes the Audience excited.
Though i Must Admit that the 1st Half was Lil Boring and was like any other YRF film which had a Focus on Emotions and Drama but once the 2nd Half Started it was a Rollercoster Ride in literal Sense. Edgy and Gripping Second Half. I am Sure Salman Khan changed the Entire 2nd half to suit his Fans Sensibilities and made it Kickass and Awesome.Salman Bhai truly knows what his fans want and has made it just the way it should be.
Overheard after the film- "Aree Salman Bhai ne Kya Film banayi hai" "Isliye toh hum sab Salman Bhai se itna Pyaar Karte hai"
Guys, Fasten your Seat belts and get ready to Witness a SUPERAWESOMEMINDBLOWING Film. Don't miss it, Its more Addictive than Drugs and the Experience is like Total Nirvana.
Kyaa Super Kool Hain Hum (2012)
Dil Garden Garden Ho Gaya
Reviewing a Comedy film is a bit tough job so excuse me if you find the review bit Silly. I Saw Kyaa superkool hai hum and believe me Mera Dil Sachmein Garden Garden ho gaya.What a Ourageously funny Film and i still cannot stop myself from laughing like a Madman when i recall the creative and out of Box Double meaning jokes.WHAT A EFFIN FUNNY FILM.Everything about this film is outrageous and wicked yet its very hard to stop yourself from Laughing.I can even vouch for the Fact that This is the BEST comedy film of the DECADE.
From Bollywood spoofs on Singham-CHINGAM,Ek Tha Tiger-EKTA TIGER,Ra.One-BRA.ONE to kiddish jokes like "You are so witty" "And you are so Churchgate" to gay jokes to Heavy and suggestive Double meaning Jokes which are Damn funny and creative.I can actually watch this film back back five times without getting bored because the Jokes will feel new each time one see's it. I would like to credit the Writer who wrote all this goofy and laugh out loud jokes and situations which will make you forget all your sorrows and you will laugh throughout the 2 hours 20 Minutes and whenever you will recall any of the jokes you will suddenly break into guffaws like a insane person.
Both the actress Neha Sharma and Sarah Jane Dias looks mesmerizing and while Neha Sharma is Adorable and beautiful, Sarah Jane Dias looks Sexy and Hot. Ritesh is Awesome Just Effing kool and probably his Best Performance, while Tushar hams in some scenes but is okay in the 2nd Half. Goa is Captured very splendidly and looks surreal on the Screen, credits to the cinematographer. But the Show belongs to the Writer-Director for creating this Hilarious film.
Comedies are often perceived as Mindless Stuff but you will actually need your Mind the most while watching this so you can understand the Double meaning dialogues and Entendres better or you might miss the Funniest joke and someone will have to take the trouble to explain you the joke which spoils the fun so make sure your ears and Mind both are open because this is the most Intelligently crafted Comedy i have seen in a long long long time. I will prefer this than Delhi Belly because in Delhi belly everything was outright and direct and there was no scope to run your mind to get the real meaning, while here you enjoy the film more because every line has a 2nd Meaning to it which is fun to discover.
There is nothing special to speak about the music.2 Original songs which are okay and 1 remix version of UP Bihar lootne which is filmed very well and Tusshar dances very well in the song.There are some influences of 'Dumb and Dumber' and a bollywood film 'Nehle pe Dehla' but still looks fresh and modern because of the Contemporary situations and jokes.
If you are from Stonemen era and very traditional in your thinking and cannot watch Vulgarity and double meaning than do not watch it because it is Unabashedly Vulgar and that's the best part of the film because that gives you abundance of Laughter. If you want to have a best time of your life thn do not miss this Movie. TIP- Be extra attentive in the scene when Danny Dengzongpa and Manisha Koirala are mentioned and ask yourself whether you got the joke, Very Tough to get the joke in the first viewing. I am Proud i got the joke in the First viewing itself.This film isn't Kool, Neither it is Superkool but it is ULTRAKOOL. Enjoy this movie.
Shanghai (2012)
It will compel you to question that Where is our country heading All thanks to Corrupt Politicians but Still Bharat Mata Ki Jai Bolo.
No adjective to describe Shanghai.But i Will still try an 'Adjective' to describe it.Awesome Daunting Jittering Enigmatic Charming Terrific Intelligent Vivid Energetic is the Adjective i will use to describe it. The yardstick of watching a film is different for different people.There are some people who watch films merely for Entertainment and then there are some people who watch it to get knowledge,Awareness and for learning something new.You will like Shanghai even if your yardstick is former or later, its meant for both masses and classes.Just bit complex so masses (People who watches Films for entertainment) need to keep more attention on the screen to understand it better.You will definitely Learn many things after you watch the Movie Like- 1] How MNC's and corporates tie up with the government for getting acres of land where poor and middle class people stays to build their new institution,malls and Profit making infrastructure and how government fools the public that its a 'Development Project' for welfare of the country 2] How does scam happens in negotiation of making a tender for passing a contract 3] How does government manipulates and kills all the evidences that can bring them down etc. You may feel that you have seen all this before but the Execution by Dibakar banerjee is so intriguing and contemporary that you will get hooked to the film and will be on edge of the seat. Hats off to Dibakar banerjee for making such a awesome Political thriller which compels you to question that where is our country heading and you feel flabbergasted, shocked and also feel indignation at the corrupt state of affairs of the country.
Frankly, i went to watch the film because of Emraan hashmi but came out praising Abhay deol more, he really acts very well and you can see it in his eyes. As for Emraan hashmi, he is not bad, in fact he breaks all the stereotypes attached with him with Shanghai and shows his detractors and critics that he can act really well without foreign locations and urban clothes too.I am sure he will get all the 'Best Supporting Actor' award next year but since Dibakar banerjee is best friends with Abhay deol he gave more substantial and impressive role to Abhay. In comparison of Abhay, Emraan has bit small role but he still impresses audience and shines in the role. Kalki is repetitive but is overall okayish and looks cute and charming. Prosenjit chatterjee has a small role, sort of cameo and he excels. Faruque shaikh is superlative. Rest of the cast is perfect for their respective roles.
2 songs of the film 'Bharat mata ki Jai' and 'Morcha' are catchy and will be a rage and anthem in coming days.Background music is good too.Cinematography is top-notch and have captured the nuances and sepia-tone of small town perfectly. The writing is fantastic, though it is Inspired by 'Z' a 1969 novel but the writers have changed many important and substantial things to fit in contemporary India of 2012 for example they have changed the entire second half and have written original story for second half.The camera angles are in accordance with what the scene demands. I would not like to give away any minute details of plot and story, because it will spoil your fun and you will get the link so better you watch it and experience it yourself. Sorry if you were looking for the the plot, go to the next review.
Finally, with the running time of 1 Hour 50 mins i.e 110 Minutes this film is a well edited and crisp thriller which everyone should watch and should'NT miss if they care to see what is happening with our country and how the corrupt politicians are having the last laugh by fooling innocent people. Do watch it. Bharat mata ki Jai
Ishaqzaade (2012)
Romeo-Juliet with a Twist or Contemporary QSQT
This is a Type of Film You can Actually Watch Back to Back on The Same day and still feel and get Entertained.Basically,it Follows the Plot and Story of Romeo-Juliet and QSQT but with a Modern and Contemporary Feel and Politics as a Backdrop.I Don't Generally Sit and Write Reviews because i find it Tedious and Boring job but this is a Film which Compelled me to Write a Review so i can share with the World and tell the Readers that "DO NOT MISS THIS FILM".
As someone said Everything Depends on Execution, its the Execution of Romeo-Juliet Story which makes Ishaqzaade an Awesome Experience.If you think its 100% Frame to Frame copy of Romeo Juliet than you are 100% Wrong, they have changed the Entire thing here except for the Basic Theme,that is- Pure Love. The Backdrop here is Politics between two Families Qureshi's and Chauhan's. Both the Families have a Candidate Ready for Upcoming Elections.The Boy (Arjun Kapoor) is From the Chauhan Family and is Hindu and The Girl (Parineeti Chopra) is From Qureshi Family and She is Muslim. They are Campaigning for Elections to make sure the Candidate from their Party wins Election. They Fall in Love......I don't Want to give away Everything now.The Rest of the Story is for the Audience and Viewers to Experience and Fall in Love with this Brilliant Film.
According to me, this is the most Realistic film from the Yashraj Banner who often believe in Sugar-coated Entertainment and Candyfloss Songs and Dance in London and Europe Gardens. This is Shot very Realistically Credit goes to the DOP and Cinematographer and i think UP and Lucknow is Appropriate to Shoot a Film like this and its a Right Decision by the Set Scouting team. The Background Music is Decent and Okay. The Music and Songs are the Lifeline of the Film with each song Excelling the Other and its Actually Quite Difficult to Choose a Favorite from the Album because every song is Awesome. The Writing is Freaking Beautiful and quite Intelligent.The Writer Habib Faisal have Written and Captured each and every Nuances of the Central Characters and the Situations with Sharp Detailing. As i Said, the Execution is Brilliant so Full Points to the Director Habib Faisal,He Exactly Knows How he wants the Film to Progress and Flow Smoothly and Attractively.
Acting Department- Parineeti Chopra Yet again Steals the Show and Acts Convincingly as Aggressive,Bubbly and Vivacious Zoya and Looks Cute and Stunning. Arjun Kapoor- Where do i Start? I became his Fan after watching this film. No one Could say this is his First Film.He acts like a Pro.In fact , i Loved this Film because of his Superb Acting Skills.All the Best Debutant Award next year are Reserved for Arjun Kapoor.Once you see him in the Frame you will Forget that He is Arjun Kapoor and Start believing that he is Parma (His Character).
The Reason i Gave it 8 Stars Rather than full 10 is Because i Found the Climax bit Bizarre,Strange and Unconventional given it is a Modern Take and Climax became a Hackneyed affair for me but Maybe the Climax was to make it more Realistic and Not end it in a Filmy Way.The Climax also Gives a Scope to Give a Social Message to the Viewers about a Dreaded Issue which is Prevalent in India and should be Stopped.Its Not a Spoiler and Climax is Not what You are Thinking,its Very Different.so Chill.
Either You will Love Ishaqzaade or you will Hate it, If you are grown up with QSQT you may Think these New Guys could not Create the Magic of Aamir and Juhi but if You watch it with a Broad and Open Mind, Chances are you will Love it and will watch again Few Times and for the New Generation who always Wanted a QSQT Remake in Modern Time and Modern Settings with their Modern Lingo and The Cool Characters they could Root for here's Ishaqzaade. They will Love it Definitely. According to me, this is a Best Film i Have Watched in a Long Long Time. I am Planning to Get a Blue-ray When it Releases because i found this Film Evergreen. Its a Dazzling Experience, DO WATCH IT