Kidnap - Movie Review

Kidnap is the second movie for Imran Khan, Aamir Khan's nephew..
A movie that is radically different from the first one..
But, there are too many holes in this movie..

It's a Poor Plot with bad acting and basically without a story.
But, for some reason, I found the movie worth watching. It was not all bad. I don't know why..
Maybe it was Imran's acting at times. But I wont say it was a great performance.
Although, Sanjay Dutt's acting in this movie is abysmall. It's too artificial.
Minissha Lamba the girl who gets kidnapped is nothing more than eye candy..

None of the other performances are worth mentioning..

The one thing that allows you to watch the movie and I guess not get absolutely irritated is, despite the bad script and the unnecessary music, the fast pace of the movie.

I'd say this is a movie you can skip. If you really want to watch it. I'd say wait a while. I'm sure it'll be on TV soon..

It's a 2 out of 5.

Rahul

Rock On - Movie Review

Rock On.

Rock On.

A movie about a band that had problems broke up and how each of the guys went their own separate ways.

It's a simple story about friendships and the various facets of human existence. At the end of the day it's a simple Hindi movie, with a very standard story line.What sets this movie apart though is it's sound track. It's amazing how Rock music fits in so perfectly in hindi music. Shankar Eahsaan and Loy have done a tremendous job.

There aren't any acting performances of note in this movie, most of the actors actually look very amateurish, but if I had to pick out one performance it will be of the lead, Farhan Akhtar.. Yeah the director turned actor, actually can act.. It's remarkable. After a long time in hindi cinema have I seen a actor, who does not have to look like a model. He looks like any other normal guy.

One thought that kept coming back into my mind when I was watching this movie though was, Arjun Rampal's mouchtach. I've not seen a worse stick on mouch even in school skits.. I'm sure they could have done a better job of making him look older.

All in all I'd say it's a time pass movie. If you have a free evening and don't know what to do, you could do worse than watch this movie. But no matter what you do, get the album if you are a fan of rock music. You like it after you hear it the first 2 or 3 times. It's really Rocking..

I'll give this movie.. 3.5 out of 5

Rahul..

A Wednesday - Movie Review

Terrorism has become such a part and parcel of everyday life in India, that some of us has just learned to live with it.

A Wednesday, picks up on this thought and makes it into a good movie.

Unfortunately, elaborating on the storyline even a bit gives away the story.

The movie stars 2 stalwarts of Indian Cinema, Anupam Kher and Naseeruddin Shah who face off in a movie about a terrorist act that is gripping and conveys a very poignant message.

The rest of the cast includes, Aamir Bashir a everyday honest cop with a family and Jimmy Shergill who plays a cop who is never more than a few seconds away from bashing someone’s face in.

The only disappointment in the movie the is the acting of Deepal Shaw who plays the role of a TV Journalist, she seems very out of touch with reality and is very amateurish in her performance. I would even say it takes a bit of sheen off the entire show.

But on the whole it’s a brilliant movie that makes a statement on life in India today that is always in the grip of terror.

Kudos to the director and writer who made a good movie. I’d say on the whole 4 out of 5. Go watch it.

Rahul

Tropic Thunder - Movie Review

Tropic Thunder

Better late than never review.

Well it’s been over a week since I saw this movie, and I know it’s quite old now.

But for those who have not seen it yet, here’s my review.

Topic Thunder is a plain old slapstick movie about a war movie. What makes the movie funny is plain and simple good acting. All the members of the cast have done an excellent Job. But for such a half baked script, the movie might have actually been amazing.

I know in such slapstick comedies there is really no need for a extraordinary script or exceptional acting.

There were three outstanding characters in this movie,

Ben Stiller : This comic actor plays the same goofy role everytime, but each and every time, does an excellent job. He plays a Sylvester Stallone like charater in this movie and some of the scenes leave you in splits.

Robert Downey Jr, plays the White guy who becomes black. But the character they are trying to portray I think… is Russell Crowe. He does an excellent job as a black man.. And the scenes with him and Brandon T. Jackson are hilarious.

Honestly, this is the first time I have seen Tom Cruise in a comic role. My God, he was sheer genius. He plays a Movie Mogul/Producer and does an amazing job. He looks like a much much fatter Ron Howard.

Jack Black, Jay Baruchel, Brandon T. Jackson and the rest play their parts, but at the end of the day the these guys owned the movie.

It’s a great way to spend a couple of hours. You’ll defiantly have a great laugh..

On the whole I’d say 4 out of 5.

Rahul

Mummy 3 - Review

So I saw the Mummy - Tomb Of the Dragon Emperor on Friday.

The first thing that came to my mind was -

Oh my God! Why? Why? Why?

I really don't know why they made this movie.

The first two movies of the Mummy franchise were action packed and full of fun and wit all the way. This movie fails on all three aspects.

The plot is weak and the special effects are even worse.

This movie looks like a cheap rip off or a slapstick comedy of one of the older Mummy movies.

There is no Rachel Weisz in this movie. She is replaced by Maria Bello who tries a lot to act the part, but ends up overacting.

Brendon Frasier doesn't even try in this movie. He isn't the best actor under any circumstances. But in this movie, it almost looks like he is forced to be in the scene. He just does not fit the part of a middle aged man who is trying to show the love for his 20 something son(Luke Ford). Infact, he and his son, almost look the same age. Come on guys. Spend some money and at least make Brendon look a little older.

Both Jet Li and Michelle Yeoh try and bring something to their characters, but it is nowhere close to enough.

Both of them have talent. They shouldn't waste time on movies such as this.
Or at least stick to the Chinese Kung-Fu movies. [:D]

Nothing in this movie fits.

Overall, it is a disaster. It looks like an under budgeted waste of time and money.

Take my advice. Don't waste your time watching this movie. Rent part 1 and part 2 and watch them again.

Rahul.

Relationships. Perspectives. Life.

What's Life?

Life is nothing but a convoluted series of relationships, perspectives and experiences that a person has during his or her existence in this world.

I have asked this question so many times. Every time I ask this question, I am either sad or contemplative. I have not once asked this question when I am happy or things are going well.
I guess it is the nature of human existence. We look back and question things in life only when we aren't completely satisfied or we feel something is missing in life.

What are the relationships that define your life? What the the relationships that make you happy or excited. Is it when you are talking to you special someone? Is it when your boss appreciates the work that you do? Or is it when you are with your family and friends and things just feel so comfortable. I guess, it's all of them. When they all add up, Life feels full and happy and fulfilled. I guess that is when they say the Sum of the parts is bigger than the whole.

So, what happens when one part goes missing, or is difficult to find? Do you look for that one part? Try and find out what it is that is you need to make you happy? Or compensate with the things that you have now in your life?

I guess it all depends on your overall state of mind. If you are happy and confident you go out and find that one or more things and make your life fulfilled. Or at times, you just go on the way you are, If you are not confident and you don't have the drive. That is when you get into a rut.

Live Life, find your missing pieces.. There will always be more to find. The more you do, the longer you keep the pieces you have in place intact, the better each day will be.

Guys - I know this blog is extremely abstract. It's just a pick me up. If you feel you need one. I hope this helps.

Rahul