abhi2023 Reviews

The Da Vinci Code (2006)

An honest movie that does justice to the novel

[6/10 · 21 May 2006]

I read the novel a month ago and since then had been eagerly waiting for the May 19. A novel-based movie can never be as good as the novel itself. At least I have seen none. Novel has space where locations, thoughts, ideas can be described virtually without any limitation on the number of pages but my friends, this is not the case with the movie. A movie has only limited time and to present the novel in that time is no easy task. With that I would say that Ron has done indeed a great job. I would agree that the choice of the cast might not be the best but he did a great job of making an honest movie that does complete justice to the novel. I would rephrase that Don't try to compare it with the novel but I think Ron presented the big picture and key aspects very well. Locations were amazing. This is not Tom Hanks' best performance neither it is for Audrey but they are not bad. I think the movie has bad rating because of (i) biased audience, (ii) people comparing it with the novel, (iii) people who have not read the novel and could not understand what was happening owing to the fast pace. The overall impact of the movie is superb with the best possible way to film the climax.

I would highly recommend this movie. Go, watch and find out for yourself.

The Legend of Bhagat Singh (2002)

Very intense and thought provoking

[10/10 · 22 June 2005]

As I preach that comments are and should be taken no more than personal opinion of an individual, I, right at the outset would say that GO, GET & WATCH this masterpiece. The director seems to have done his homework properly. Very realistic sets, appearance of characters. As far as story is concerned or better say truthfulness of the story is concerned, history poses as one of the toughest problem. There is no going back. The conflict between Gandhi's non-violence and Bhagat Singh's Tit for Tat philosophy is one of the most touching points of the movie. It eventually leads to execution of Bhagat Singh. How true is that? I am wondering and will always wonder with hope that either Gandhi or Bhagat Singh would come in my dreams and tell me what the truth was. But nevertheless, it is a great movie to watch which will stir emotions. Ajay as Bhgat Singh is brilliant. He is among the finest actors in India indubitably. The other character that impresses is Sushant Singh who makes an impact with his intense performance. All in all, all have done justice with their characters and fit well. Director did good home work and hence a movie that we should be proud of is out there on someone who is perhaps not internationally as famous as Gandhi but for sure was a great freedom fighter, real patriot and a great son of Mother India.