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Hanu Man (2024)
Climax fills your heart!!
It's a routine mass entertainer done well, with drama, emotions and well placed laughs. But we all know that's not all, and that's never the focus of the movie. It's HANUMAN, and movie ensure that the audience don't loose focus of it with great cinematography, character and place namings, symbolism, and ofcourse the story arc itself.
The Introductory piece of the movie is done in Rajumauli Style ( for the sake of familiarity) and is done nearly as well. You could always see that the VFX team never had enough budget to go all guns blazing. But at the same time, it was evident that they brought all the sincerity and intent to make the best of the available resources and almost always got the basics of VFX right, be it underwater scene, or others.
Post the Introductory scene, it takes you through a storyline where arguably it helps to the submit to the director's way of storytelling. In no way, director stretches the style of storytelling and uses extreme exaggeration that we are not already accustomed to Superhero cinema ( in India and beyond) but seeing it being done by not some A listers might through viewers off a little.
And post that movie completely submerged itself into a well crafted masala entertainer. Who is the lead before he gets power, how he gets power, how it changes the small villege, how the antagonist and protagonist meets makes the main plot, with his love story, and villege political dynamics makes up the secondary plot on which the rest of movie revolves.
But what gets you the screaming on top of your lungs Jai Shri Ram at the end of the movie is the climax that fills you with pride and anticipation of what is going to come next.
I watched it in Hindi and the dubbing was pretty neat. A good indicator of that is always how the comedy scenes are dubbed and it was done well to get the hearty laugh out of the audience.
WATCH IT TODAY.
Animal (2023)
SING PRAISE TO THE KING OF JUNGLE
Sandeep Reddy Vanga is the new 🐐 of the film making. To make a three and half hour long movie with familiar plot lines and without a brilliant story to back that up, and yet come out triumphant tells that movie does have other elements that make audience whistle.
The first flourish of background Music, Larger than life and as primal as Bollywood has seen its protagonist be persona, over the top dialogues and elaborate well choreographed fight scenes with an odd ( and brilliant choice ) singing in the background... It had almost everything that could be considered as the secondary featur s of a great film and each one of those done almost brilliantly.
Movie never claimed to be a masterpiece either in telling an intricate story or a brilliant piece of drama or complex thriller. It came with an "A" certification which in this case is no Censor board error and a director's name who is considered a misogynist and spread alpha male egoism.
The movie lived up to all its hype of being huge and then added that VIKRAMesque climax ending to a well done story of father son bond and an Alpha male's interpretation of right, wrong, ethics and morality of today's society.
No main character are there to just warm the screen, and that 10 minute plot between Rashmika and Ranbir in second half is the testimony of how to write all your major characters. Bobby wins heart in his small yet impactful role.
And then comes the B. Praak with his voice to life the climax beyond 7 sky. I am not exaggerating when I say that it had more impact (or similar if humbly put) to that of Mann Bharya in Sheshah.
THIS IS NOT A CINEMATIC MASTERPIECE. But if Indian cinema needed a RRR, it also needed an ANIMAL. And nobody else could have done it better than SRV. Take a bow.
The Vaccine War (2023)
BLOCKBUSTER NARRATION OF A BLOCKBUSTER STORY
In no way it is a documentary meant to be enjoyed within the confines of your home on Laptop/mobile/or TV screens on YouTube or OTT platform. It deserves to be watched in theatres with your fellow Indians and cheer the hell out.
NanaJi's return to Silver screen is a declaration of the goat he is. His portrayal of Balram Bhargav brings the intensity, and determination to the character and gives narration the boost of a strong lead character. But as the movie progresses you get to know that the leads are those amazing superwomen scientists who made this into a possibility.
Watch it for the truth, for the sacrifices, for determination, for their valor and for your victory, for our victory. You deserved it. We deserved it.
Virupaksha (2023)
Extremely likeable Horror/cult Thriller
Sukumar writes great stories for screen no doubt. And Virupaksha is testament of his style. While a horror movie, the writing style and influence hasn't changed a lot. A gripping narration leads to a thrilling climax. That said, horror/cult elements are just as good. If you like jump scares, this might disappoint you. The intention seemed like to create a guy punching narration that feel dark and depressing while watching, rather than relying on creaking doors, and emerging faceless faces. And Sukumar definitely succeed in delivering that story.
But story isn't the only good thing here, very relevant cinematography and thrilling/ominus music adds to the flavour of the movie.
To a great extent, the movie is enjoyable without having a yawn moments... But to thoroughly enjoy the movie, you would have to push through some initial weak moments here and there in first half hour, and then some weirdly supernatural love power in the end. Sukumar's writing ensures that however far fetched the climax doesn't sound outright dumb and you can work with that. Mind you, it's a horror /thriller movie so getting a razor sharp story with linearly logical narrative itself is huge point. Actor's have done adequate job with no standout except for Tantrik.
Overall a wholesome experience you can enjoy at midnight as well. (As I did)
Ghoomer (2023)
Superbly written and sharply done!!
Ghoomer is well written, well directed, well edited, and well cinematographed movie. And each piece of craft emote something in audience. It's emotionally intense at times, hearworming at others, and funny not because of some throwaway jokes, but because of characters styling and dialogues.
Nothing in the movie is frivolous, not a shot is wasted to please certain "kind" of audience. By throwing in romance or songs or adding an extra comedian actor to carry it over their shoulders.
It's an R Balki movie, so it was certain that whatever the script might be, direction would be near flawless, and that's absolutely true of the case as well. R. Balki ensures that the story invigorate right emotions in audiences even through a fictional cricket match scene which ran through its course as if it was a historical match in reality ( take any 83 movie refence of a match). Being an R. Balki movie, you can always expect a flashback that would shake you ( even if little, based on how ahead you are in the guessing game).
Writer must have known that a story this bold, not only needs to be beautiful and emotionally intense, but shall also serve as a sense of motivation within the realm of reasonable. The Story follows a very taught narration of the main Protagonist ( ANINA) with every side character chipping in to contribute in a effective manner. As the story moves through the family members, not one dialogues, or scenes look either forced or out of place. Entries of new characters in the movies are done so well, that the flow of the entire movie can never be questioned ( unless you really want to nitpick).
The actors have done so well in their limited roles. But one man deserves most of the praise, AB Jr. There would be people comparing him to the role of Kabir from Chal De and rightly so, it does give a feel of such kind. But it's much more personal, not just on the Kabir's level but also on the player's level. He don't have to prove anything. And whatever stakes are there in the movie are purely personal. Which for some would be a much better emoter than a patriotic theme of Chak De.
A movie done this well, deserves all our love and praise. And you should give it by watching it in your nearest theatre with your friends and family. Buried between the Bollywood crapload, this movie has everything - Good writing, good direction, good acting and good cinematography. It's a wholesome package which don't need the defence in any dept, but just praise.
OMG 2 (2023)
Lighter, Funnier, and Pankaj Tripathi Masterclass
In no way it's an OMG movie. I mean, gods are not dragged to court, and if the team wanted, the inspiration might have come from a good stranger/collegues as well. But they chose it to be an OMG movie, so be it.
It's lighter, funnier ( mostly because PT kills it), well written, and don't lose a lot of plot.
The first part would feel intense and heavy as a teenage boy is dragged in public court and most sensitive teenage issue is being spotlighted. Second part is lighter, have mostly courtroom drama, and must be seen with a lighter heart and mind.
While the courtroom drama lacks the steam, and rarely gets as uncomfortable as it should have. The message gets clear by the end. And that should suffice with a dose of innocent laughters here and there. If you are looking for a lighter watch among the two. You must watch it. And if you have seen Tara Singh Heroics, then again, you must watch it.
Sharp Objects (2018)
Hauntingly beautiful
It's scary i will tell you that. But in all the beautiful way it should be. The slow burning development of character arc finally meeting it's fate at the finale. A lot of things are right and almost nothing is really off in the series.
Amy Adam's acting is at its peak, and support cast are just as equally brilliant. But what truly stand out is the outstanding use of lighting, and background score to keep you so hooked to the screen that you don't realise 8 hours has passed by.
So if you like a slow burning drama, which can get a bit scary and have a psychoanalytic vibe to it.. it's a must watch.
Ram Setu (2022)
It's not just bad. It's annoying.
*SPOILER*
This movie is bad. And its not few things going bad. Almost everything is out of place. Bad Casting, Bad direction, bad dialogues, Bad editing, bad BGM, and what not.
Casting first, and i would say this played the major part in spoiling even a well executed scenes. Jacqueline And Nusrat both were not convincing in their roles. Their dialogues while adequate were never delivered with the intent and conviction. What's worse is their over-dramatized delivery. It always felt like they are acting on cue. As if they are invisible when they aren't the main character on screen. In one scene, they had to show concern, and they screamed the same dialogue again and again as if a 5 sec scene is put on repeat.
The direction- It seemed like director was in rush to complete the movie and forgot to add the emotional and thrilling impact in the narration and scenes. The scene which were supposed to excite and thrill us leave us staring at the screen. The scenes which could have easily brought audience on their feet and gathered apploud didn't even prompted a whistle. And BGM was just as bad. It could never hold audience attention during those forest adventures.
There are few good things. The final scene, and first scene. But that's it. It's not worth putting yourself through the ordeal. Avoid it. Unless you want to annoy yourself.
RRR (Rise Roar Revolt) (2022)
A movie extraordinaire
One word - Festival. That's how it felt like to watch this movie in theatre. More often than not audience would erupt in loud cheer, and that joy, whistling and cheer would go on for minutes.
The movie is celebratory in so many ways - 1. Story is simple to follow, it's packed with emotion and action with some sprinkle of light laughter. Almost every element of story is tried and tested and have came out triumphant before. 2. Cinematography - Absolutely brilliant. I am not gonna mince words. But it's better than BB2. Senthil Kumar has only grown with every movie. 3. Action choreography - Again better than anything i have seen in an Indian Epic movies. It is also the biggest strength of the movie. Action so grandiose that it's gonna thrill you and fill you with cheer. 4- Music- Again absolutely brilliant - It's the music that sets the tone and atmosphere of the movie before the whole scene really kicks in. A few laps in the music here and there, but you might not notice that. 5. Acting - They were supposed to play superhuman with emotions of a normal human and they did it flawlessly.
Honestly, there is nothing wrong with the movie, unless you want to pick on the holes that can only make your moviegoing experience bad. It's a celebratory movie and must be watched in same faith.
Truly Epic.
A Thursday (2022)
A 20 min story stretched to accomodate overused trope.
First thing first, Yami's acting isn't convincing. She does bring sympathies at the end, but not the terror and thrill. It looks as if she had to try hard to get all those serious terrifying looks right.
And now towards the story, it isn't the first time this synopsis has been used. Only this time it was so badly executed that it became borderline laughable.
The ending is good and that is the whole point of story. But that is it. Even if you start from almost towards end, you miss nothing. It's not that your mind try to unravel how the incidents must have unfolded, because it doesn't. It just crawl to the end before running like it has got its breath back.
Watch it only and only if you want to see Yami try to act.. HARD.
The Batman (2022)
Just as good without Batman as with him in it.
And that is its biggest flaw, it doesn't feel like a Batman movie. With Dark knight trilogy still being the only solo Batman movie before this, it was always against the best to stand up to. And it fails at it, mostly because of bad direction and unnecessarily stretched screenplay to accomodate Batman's slow walk, slow turn, batmobile ( car) chase, slow walk among police, among criminals, among common people, among his alleged love and what not.
The start is good, and there are great buildups near to the half time and towards end to ensure almost dark knight like chaos, and it almost replicate that... Almost. Background music is absolutely fantastic and that carried the lazy screenplay. Pattinson is fabulous, and as an actor he didn't do anything wrong by himself ( fault bad direction for everything please). His Wayne character is highly undercut in persona, and influence, and in screentime. His Batman character is undercut in its gadget prowess, and surprise element, and superhero feel.
Everything else is good in movie. Especially the background music ( because it's worth mentioning again and again).