Sunday, September 7, 2008

Why a movie named "A Wednesday"?

I was wondering since first time I saw adds of this movie on tv screen, strange name for a movie... even when the reviews were out last friday none of the reviewers gave an idea about the title but all the reviews gave the strong points of the movie. So wanted to see the 1st show possible & also wanted to look did they provide any justification for the title.

However was bit down with my health so could go only on Sunday.

A Wednesday JAM, Shipra Mall, 7th Sept. : When the movie begins & the credits roll on, for some time you will be amazed is it a mute movie or there is some technical fault...but there is no so fault, a unique way to start up with. The movie starts with narration of Commissioner of Police played by Anupam kher who's going to retire in few days. He starts up by sharing with the most complicated case he ever faced in his professional life which hasn't been registered in any of the police records. Its only known by few people who were involved in that case. He began's his story telling its all about an incident which happened on "A Wednesday" afternoon and lasted for about 5 hours. He receives a call at 2pm by a person (enacted by Nasserudin Shah) who tells him he has planted 5 bombs in the city and wants to talk with a person who has got power to take decisions. Here starts an interesting plot between the commissioner & CM of the state (interesting act). Commissioner is now dealing with the issue and in next call "the person" tells location about one of the bombs which is a police station opposite to police headquarters. Its sure now that its not a crank call & "the person" is really serious. "The person" keeps out his demand of release of 4 terrorists linked to different groups by 5 & then he will give the details of the location of other bombs which are going to explode at 6:30pm.

Won't tell the story from here after as it would spoil the essence of the movie. Its an fast paced movie and every minute counts here, you would be surely sitting on the edge of your seat. The movie rolls and can say that expect the unexpected. It involves terrorism, hacking, media & all.

There are two great actors who are working together after a long span of time. There is only 1 scene between the 2 but the dialogues are really superb. Nasir saab is the real BOSS of the movie & its an great performance from him. Anupam kher is also at his best & good to see him in such a kind of role after a long time. Jimmy Shergill has come of his ages & acted really well in his angry man role who's a member of ATS, he really has tremendous potential (poor chap however doesn't get roles like that). Aamir Bashir is another fine actor who has given a nice performance as an SI official (I think he's 1 of the underrated actor's, I wanna really see more of him on silver screen). Kali Prasad as terrorist is also ok & performs well in his small role. Dimple Shaw was ok but had nothing much to do as an TV Reporter.

I would strongly recommend it. Would rate it 4/5.

About the title of the movie --- You will surely get an answer about the question, can assure you that.

Its really good to see they have started making such good movies in Bollywood.
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Sunday, August 31, 2008

Reviews

Hi All!!!

Hope you all are really enjoying your life. I am sorry I was not able to write from a long time as... fact is I was doing nothing but wasn't in mood for writing

But hereon I would be regular in my reviews as I have promised you all.

I have seen 3 movies in last 2 weekends, so starting in order which I saw them:

1) Bachna Ae Haesno (24th Aug, JAM,Shipra Mall, Ghaziabad) - A timepass movie.

I liked the first half as Hero was finding out a new gal every now & again & then was running away from her. While found the second half bit boring as it was more of the drama part.

The story revolves around a Guy and gals in his life travel. Story of gals began with Minisha in Europe when Ranbir is 18 years old(1996) and then moves to hot Bips when he is around 24 working for microsoft(2001) and ends with Deepika(2007) when he is very successful and a leading professional for the same company in Australia.
One thing is sure most of the guys will find some part of the movie related to them as events shown are somewhat similar. Same applies for the gals also.
Music is good and helps the movie to move forward.

Its an total time pass movie so can be watched once.
Would rate it 1.5/5

2) ROCK ON (30th Aug - JAM,Shipra Mall, Ghaziabad)- The movie really rocks!!!

Hope everybody must have seen it this weekend only. If not cmon go & watch the first show you can watch in a theater. Interesting thing I noticed here - audience was clapping for every comic part and theater bursted out into laughter and claps the moment when "Farhan" delivers some dialogs in movie and a child started crying in theater. Found it interesting as have never seen such an crowd!
I would say the movie is all about friends & your dreams. Most of the sites where I read the review it was mentioned the movie is bit slow paced but I didn't found it. You won't feel bored at any place. Music if you listen may not be so soothing but once you listen to it alongwith the movie you are really going to love it. My favourite "Tum ho toh...".

Story: Its about 4 guys played by Farhan Akhtar,Arjun Rampal, Purab kohli, Luke kenny who forms one of the greatest rock band called "Magic", but due to some circumstantial causes they split and don't want to form the band again. 10 years passes by Farhan is an rich investment banker & married to Prachi, but she senses all the time that he is not happy. Arjun Rampal still in search of what he actually is does nothing accept playing guitar while his wife Debie(dnt rembr her actual name) runs the family business. Purab is in his family business of jewelry. While Luke is still in music industry but making it for others (Surprise!Surprise...u wl find a Music Director here).

But fate has something else planned for them. They again meet back after 10 years...but what happens next? For that you should watch the movie!!!

Acting sabhi ne mast ki hain par watch out especially for Arjun Rampal, Farhan Akhtar and the
actress who has enacted Arjun Rampal wife's role (screen name - Debie). Prachi Desai, Purab Kohli & Luke Kenny are also good.

The parts which I enjoyed the most was Band's performance in Dandia Night and
climax of the movie.
P.S. - Don't forget to see the end credits of the movie.

Would rate it 4/5.

3) Phoonk (31st Aug, PVR Rivoli, CP, New Delhi) - Over hyped movie!

Some may disagree with me, but thats the first thing which struck my mind 30mins into the movie. Till date "Raat" has been the best horror flick RGV ever made and every time he makes any such kind of movie the expectation are always there that he would recreate that magic once again but I was really disappointed. However the 2nd half is much better then first half as movie picks up fast from there.

Story is about Sudeep (cheer up guys...Kannada hero! Vardhini must be really happy I suppose) who is successful in construction business and has happy family with wife, 2 kids, his mother along with maid & driver living in same house. Only problem our hero is an Atheist while his whole family is against him along with the other people around him. He finds out that his business partners are cheating him and so they kick them out. Soon after this his daughter (Ahsas Channa - she is the one to look for in this movie) starts acting strangely and strange thing starts happening in his house & construction site. He is not ready to believe in existence of GOD & DEVIL. Tries to get treated her daughter with an physician & psychiatrist bit all going in vain.
Finally he has to believe its the black magic and takes help of a guy who can help him out (Zakir did good in this role but couldn't understand why he was characterized so weired).

What I concluded was director wanted to convey there is always a thin line between everything & its one's own state which leads to any predicament.

It can be watched once if you have nothing to do. However the verdict is out & movie has been declared an hit.

Would rate it 2/5.

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Sunday, August 10, 2008

Singh is Really Entertaining King!!!

Hi Guys!!!

So here I am for sharing with you my movie reviews.

Well I am still trying ways to keep myself happy in this city where everybody has got no time for anybody!

But still I can't keep away from my movie doses, so went this Saturday for "SINGH IS KING". Went to see it in Fun cinemas...went for the 1:45pm show but got the tickets for 4:45pm show (In parimala I got the tickets for whichever show I went for ... Vardhini see the +ves of that great theater...I am missing it a lot).

Finally wandered around in the mall thinking what if the movie is not good, is it really worth waiting for this movie.

But guys when I came out of the theater I had no regrets. My mood was terrible when I went inside but was lot more relaxed when came out. I f you have liked Welcome and No Entry then you are surely going to enjoy this movie also. Keep all your Brains out when you go inside the theater to watch this movie. Its an typical Anees Bazmee movie and the Akshay+katrina combo really rocks. Also all the characters in Sardar roles really keep up the spirit of the movie. Especially watch out for Javed Jafferi...he may surprise you. The only disappointing thing is Ranvir Shorey...why he did such an role? He is an great actor and whenever I see any of his movie my expectation raises.

The locales where the movies has been shooted provide some great scenic beauty. Cinematography is good and the movie is fast paced.

Songs are good & peepy and all sort of variations included in it. My favorite's are "Teri or" and "Tenu Dulha kinne banaya."

Would rate it as 3/5.

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