Genre: Comedy
Film certification: PG
The Pink Panther 2, the sequel to the 2006 worldwide hit, stars Steve Martin as he reprises the role of intrepid-if-bumbling French police detective, Inspector Jacques Clouseau. When legendary treasures from around the world are stolen, including the priceless Pink Panther Diamond, Steve Martin and a team of international detectives and experts charged with catching the thief and retrieving the stolen artifacts.
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan is one of the detective team member and is gorgeous in some of the scenes with her blue contact lens. She looks great until she starts taking with her fake accent !!. Pink panther 2 is just OK and is no where near to the superb first part of Pink panther. Except for few comedy scenes in the first half, the movie does not tickle your funny bones.
My rating: 6.5/10 (6 or less- Avoid, 6 and above- OK types, 8 and above- worth watching once, 9 and above- very good and must watch)
Wednesday 25 February 2009
Marley and Me
Genre: Drama/Romantic comedy
Film certification: 12
If you are a dog lover, then this movie 'Marley & Me' is a must watch. John Grogan's bestselling book about his Labrador retriever bounds onto the screen with Marley and Me. Owen Wilson and Jennifer Aniston star as a couple who adopts the badly behaved but much-loved dog.
Owen Wilson and Jennifer has done well in this romantic comedy movie. The dog just steals the show from everyone. Dogs don't care whether you are poor or rich, intelligent or dumb and whatever you are. If you give them your heart, you get love and loyalty in return. This movie is already making big waves in US.
My rating: 8.5/10 (6 or less- Avoid, 6 and above- OK types, 8 and above- worth watching once, 9 and above- very good and must watch)
Film certification: 12
If you are a dog lover, then this movie 'Marley & Me' is a must watch. John Grogan's bestselling book about his Labrador retriever bounds onto the screen with Marley and Me. Owen Wilson and Jennifer Aniston star as a couple who adopts the badly behaved but much-loved dog.
Owen Wilson and Jennifer has done well in this romantic comedy movie. The dog just steals the show from everyone. Dogs don't care whether you are poor or rich, intelligent or dumb and whatever you are. If you give them your heart, you get love and loyalty in return. This movie is already making big waves in US.
My rating: 8.5/10 (6 or less- Avoid, 6 and above- OK types, 8 and above- worth watching once, 9 and above- very good and must watch)
Push
Genre: Sci Fi/Action/Thriller
Film certification: 15
Push is a sci-fi thriller that takes us into the secret world of psychic espionage. Our hero Nick swears revenge on the agency that created him.Hidden in the underworld of Hong Kong, Nick assembles a group of rogue psychics to defeat Division, the covert agency responsible for creating and experimenting with psychic drugs for decades.Nick teams up with Cassie Holmes, a thirteen-year-old girl who can see the future, to track down a missing girl and a stolen suitcase that could potentionally bring the downfall of Division — the key to their mutual revenge. What happens after that is the rest of the movie.
This movie is worth a watch if you like sci-fiction and fantasy genre of movies. Visual effects are good but somehow I felt that the movie plot lacks the creativity. Overall, it is a decent film.
My rating: 7.25/10 (6 or less- Avoid, 6 and above- OK types, 8 and above- worth watching once, 9 and above- very good and must watch)
Film certification: 15
Push is a sci-fi thriller that takes us into the secret world of psychic espionage. Our hero Nick swears revenge on the agency that created him.Hidden in the underworld of Hong Kong, Nick assembles a group of rogue psychics to defeat Division, the covert agency responsible for creating and experimenting with psychic drugs for decades.Nick teams up with Cassie Holmes, a thirteen-year-old girl who can see the future, to track down a missing girl and a stolen suitcase that could potentionally bring the downfall of Division — the key to their mutual revenge. What happens after that is the rest of the movie.
This movie is worth a watch if you like sci-fiction and fantasy genre of movies. Visual effects are good but somehow I felt that the movie plot lacks the creativity. Overall, it is a decent film.
My rating: 7.25/10 (6 or less- Avoid, 6 and above- OK types, 8 and above- worth watching once, 9 and above- very good and must watch)
Outlander
Genre: Sci Fi/Adventure/Action
Film certification: 15
Gyst: Outlander begins when a space craft crashes into the majestic fjords of ancient Norway and into the time of the Vikings. From the wreckage emerge two bitter enemies: a soldier from another world – Kainan – and a bloodthirsty creature known as the Moorwen. Man and monster both seeking revenge for violence committed against them. As the Moorwen ravages the Viking world, killing everything in its path, Kainan forms an unlikely alliance with the primitive but fierce warriors. Combining his advanced technology with ancient Iron Age weapons, the hero leads a desperate attempt to kill the monster - before it destroys them all
Movie is pretty ordinary. The visual effects are amatuerish. You can watch this movie once if you like science fiction or adventure movies.
My rating: 6.75/10 (6 or less- Avoid, 6 and above- OK types, 8 and above- worth watching once, 9 and above- very good and must watch)
Film certification: 15
Gyst: Outlander begins when a space craft crashes into the majestic fjords of ancient Norway and into the time of the Vikings. From the wreckage emerge two bitter enemies: a soldier from another world – Kainan – and a bloodthirsty creature known as the Moorwen. Man and monster both seeking revenge for violence committed against them. As the Moorwen ravages the Viking world, killing everything in its path, Kainan forms an unlikely alliance with the primitive but fierce warriors. Combining his advanced technology with ancient Iron Age weapons, the hero leads a desperate attempt to kill the monster - before it destroys them all
Movie is pretty ordinary. The visual effects are amatuerish. You can watch this movie once if you like science fiction or adventure movies.
My rating: 6.75/10 (6 or less- Avoid, 6 and above- OK types, 8 and above- worth watching once, 9 and above- very good and must watch)
Billu Barber
Genre: Drama
Film certification: U
Billu Barber is a story about Billu (Irfaan Khan), a barber in a small village who happens to be a close childhood buddy of Shah rukh khan and how his life changes when movie crew comes to Billu's village for shooting. Shah rukh khan plays himself in the movie. Full credit to Irfaan khan and Lara dutta for their wonderful acting. This movie is a remake of Tamil movie 'Kuselan' starring Rajinikanth, but it is better than the Tamil version.
The good background music, nice backdrop of the village, performances of Irfaan khan,SRK and Lara dutta and few shooting numbers of Priyanka and Kareena are the selling points. Otherwise the story is a big dragger.
My rating: 8.5/10 (6 or less- Avoid, 6 and above- OK types, 8 and above- worth watching once, 9 and above- very good and must watch)
Film certification: U
Billu Barber is a story about Billu (Irfaan Khan), a barber in a small village who happens to be a close childhood buddy of Shah rukh khan and how his life changes when movie crew comes to Billu's village for shooting. Shah rukh khan plays himself in the movie. Full credit to Irfaan khan and Lara dutta for their wonderful acting. This movie is a remake of Tamil movie 'Kuselan' starring Rajinikanth, but it is better than the Tamil version.
The good background music, nice backdrop of the village, performances of Irfaan khan,SRK and Lara dutta and few shooting numbers of Priyanka and Kareena are the selling points. Otherwise the story is a big dragger.
My rating: 8.5/10 (6 or less- Avoid, 6 and above- OK types, 8 and above- worth watching once, 9 and above- very good and must watch)
Luck by chance
Genre: Drama
Film certification: PG
Luck by chance is a movie with sort of realistic take on film industry with star studded cast. It clearly shows that all that matters in the film industry is to be in the right place at the right time. Dash of luck is required to give one an oppurtunity he/she has been craving for. The story and the screen play revolves around multiple characters so smoothly and naturally that you almost forget that you are actually watching a movie. Ending is just apt for the movie plot. The movie is good though not great.
My rating: 8.25/10 (6 or less- Avoid, 6 and above- OK types, 8 and above- worth watching once, 9 and above- very good and must watch)
Film certification: PG
Luck by chance is a movie with sort of realistic take on film industry with star studded cast. It clearly shows that all that matters in the film industry is to be in the right place at the right time. Dash of luck is required to give one an oppurtunity he/she has been craving for. The story and the screen play revolves around multiple characters so smoothly and naturally that you almost forget that you are actually watching a movie. Ending is just apt for the movie plot. The movie is good though not great.
My rating: 8.25/10 (6 or less- Avoid, 6 and above- OK types, 8 and above- worth watching once, 9 and above- very good and must watch)
Victory
Genre: Drama/Sports
Film certification: 12
Victory is a movie about up and down's in a cricketer's life. Harman Baweja has finally come off the Hrithik roshan look alike tag. Amrita Rao's role is very minimal. The story is very predictable and dramatic. The performances are very ordinary. The only interesting part in the movie is that real life cricketers from Australia, Pakistan, India, Srilanka are shown in the movie.
It is good to see few big cricketers like Bret lee, Stuart clark, Jayasuriya, Ishant Sharma, Rohit Sharma etc in the movie, playing for their respective countries.
My rating: 7/10 (6 or less- Avoid, 6 and above- OK types, 8 and above- worth watching once, 9 and above- very good and must watch)
Film certification: 12
Victory is a movie about up and down's in a cricketer's life. Harman Baweja has finally come off the Hrithik roshan look alike tag. Amrita Rao's role is very minimal. The story is very predictable and dramatic. The performances are very ordinary. The only interesting part in the movie is that real life cricketers from Australia, Pakistan, India, Srilanka are shown in the movie.
It is good to see few big cricketers like Bret lee, Stuart clark, Jayasuriya, Ishant Sharma, Rohit Sharma etc in the movie, playing for their respective countries.
My rating: 7/10 (6 or less- Avoid, 6 and above- OK types, 8 and above- worth watching once, 9 and above- very good and must watch)
Raaz-2
Genre: Thriller/Mystery/ Horror
Film certification: 15
Moment I heard that name Raaz-2, I thought that this sequel is a continuation of Raaz but it is not. Raaz-2 is no where related to Raaz except for the ghost theme. Raaz-2 is a good movie with decent performances. Kangana renaut pulled off another stunner after Fashion. She is getting better with each and every movie.
The mystery the movie builds up keeps you glued to the seats for sure. It is not all that scary though except for the ghostly look of Imran hashmi in few scenes. I think this is the second movie where Imran hashmi has not kissed onscreen. Definitely a thing to be mentioned ! Isn't it?
My rating: 8.25/10 (6 or less- Avoid, 6 and above- OK types, 8 and above- worth watching once, 9 and above- very good and must watch)
Film certification: 15
Moment I heard that name Raaz-2, I thought that this sequel is a continuation of Raaz but it is not. Raaz-2 is no where related to Raaz except for the ghost theme. Raaz-2 is a good movie with decent performances. Kangana renaut pulled off another stunner after Fashion. She is getting better with each and every movie.
The mystery the movie builds up keeps you glued to the seats for sure. It is not all that scary though except for the ghostly look of Imran hashmi in few scenes. I think this is the second movie where Imran hashmi has not kissed onscreen. Definitely a thing to be mentioned ! Isn't it?
My rating: 8.25/10 (6 or less- Avoid, 6 and above- OK types, 8 and above- worth watching once, 9 and above- very good and must watch)
Sunday 8 February 2009
Fire and Ice - The Dragon Chronicles
Genre: Fantasy/Adventure
Film certification: 12
Fire and Ice - The Dragon Chronicles which is a fantasy placed in a world of dragons, knights, and magical contraptions. The terrorizing creatures, the dragons, face the love story between a tomboyish princess and the valiant son of an outcast knight.
Don't be fooled by the presence of Arnold Vosloo (Mummy villian) in the movie. Acting, Story, Special effects - Well nothing is good in the movie. Don't bother watching this movie.
My rating: 3/10 (6 or less- Avoid, 6 and above- OK types, 8 and above- worth watching once, 9 and above- very good and must watch)
Film certification: 12
Fire and Ice - The Dragon Chronicles which is a fantasy placed in a world of dragons, knights, and magical contraptions. The terrorizing creatures, the dragons, face the love story between a tomboyish princess and the valiant son of an outcast knight.
Don't be fooled by the presence of Arnold Vosloo (Mummy villian) in the movie. Acting, Story, Special effects - Well nothing is good in the movie. Don't bother watching this movie.
My rating: 3/10 (6 or less- Avoid, 6 and above- OK types, 8 and above- worth watching once, 9 and above- very good and must watch)
He is just not that into you
Genre: Romantic comedy
Film certification: 15
Awesome! Awesome! 'He is just not that into you' is bloody brilliant and hits right on the bull's eye. The star studded cast with familiar names like Ben Affleck, Drew Barrymore, Scarlett Johansson, Jennifer Aniston etc creates magic on the screen with their performances. The movie starts like a comedy movie and goes like a romantic drama movie and ends with an apt climax.
There are multiple interlinked stories about different couples. Definitely one will be able to connect to one or the other character atleast once in the movie. The movie is all about love/relationships in life.
My rating: 9.25/10. (6 or less- Avoid, 6 and above- OK types, 8 and above- worth watching once, 9 and above- very good and must watch)
Film certification: 15
Awesome! Awesome! 'He is just not that into you' is bloody brilliant and hits right on the bull's eye. The star studded cast with familiar names like Ben Affleck, Drew Barrymore, Scarlett Johansson, Jennifer Aniston etc creates magic on the screen with their performances. The movie starts like a comedy movie and goes like a romantic drama movie and ends with an apt climax.
There are multiple interlinked stories about different couples. Definitely one will be able to connect to one or the other character atleast once in the movie. The movie is all about love/relationships in life.
My rating: 9.25/10. (6 or less- Avoid, 6 and above- OK types, 8 and above- worth watching once, 9 and above- very good and must watch)
Bolt
Genre: Animation / Comedy
Film certification: U
Bolt is an awesome animation movie about a cute little dog named 'Bolt' who really believes that he has super powers. When Bolt gets separated accidentally from his affectionate owner Penny, Bolt gets to understand the harsh reality about himself and what happens after that is the story.
I watched this movie in 3D and it was an absolute treat. The expressions of the characters are soooo cuteeeeee. The voices and the music bits here are there are very good. Disney pictures has done it again with this block buster movie.
My rating: 9/10 (6 or less- Avoid, 6 and above- OK types, 8 and above- worth watching once, 9 and above- very good and must watch)
Film certification: U
Bolt is an awesome animation movie about a cute little dog named 'Bolt' who really believes that he has super powers. When Bolt gets separated accidentally from his affectionate owner Penny, Bolt gets to understand the harsh reality about himself and what happens after that is the story.
I watched this movie in 3D and it was an absolute treat. The expressions of the characters are soooo cuteeeeee. The voices and the music bits here are there are very good. Disney pictures has done it again with this block buster movie.
My rating: 9/10 (6 or less- Avoid, 6 and above- OK types, 8 and above- worth watching once, 9 and above- very good and must watch)
The Secret of Moonacre
Genre: Fantasy/Adventure
Film certification: PG
Thirteen-year-old orphan Maria Merryweather is sent away to live with her uncle, Sir Benjamin, in the mysterious Moonacre Manor. It is there that Maria uncovers the dark truth about an ancient curse that has existed for centuries. In order to undo the curse and save Moonacre Valley from disaster, Maria must find the magical moon pearls before the next full moon.
The special effects and the music score is very good in the movie. Though the movie gets bit monotonous in the beginning, the movie will soon wrap in you into its fantasy world. The special effects of the climax scene is a treat to watch.
My rating: 8.25/10. (6 or less- Avoid, 6 and above- OK types, 8 and above- worth watching once, 9 and above- very good and must watch)
Film certification: PG
Thirteen-year-old orphan Maria Merryweather is sent away to live with her uncle, Sir Benjamin, in the mysterious Moonacre Manor. It is there that Maria uncovers the dark truth about an ancient curse that has existed for centuries. In order to undo the curse and save Moonacre Valley from disaster, Maria must find the magical moon pearls before the next full moon.
The special effects and the music score is very good in the movie. Though the movie gets bit monotonous in the beginning, the movie will soon wrap in you into its fantasy world. The special effects of the climax scene is a treat to watch.
My rating: 8.25/10. (6 or less- Avoid, 6 and above- OK types, 8 and above- worth watching once, 9 and above- very good and must watch)
Tale of Despereaux
Genre: Animation/ Comedy
Film certification: U
Tale of Despereaux is a cute animation movie and is a fairy tale about a mouse called 'Despereaux' who believes he can do anything. The story line,animation and the voices in the movie are so good. If you liked Wall E or Ratatouille or Shrek or anything in this genre of movies, this one is a must watch.
My rating: 8.5/10. (6 or less- Avoid, 6 and above- OK types, 8 and above- worth watching once, 9 and above- very good and must watch)
Film certification: U
Tale of Despereaux is a cute animation movie and is a fairy tale about a mouse called 'Despereaux' who believes he can do anything. The story line,animation and the voices in the movie are so good. If you liked Wall E or Ratatouille or Shrek or anything in this genre of movies, this one is a must watch.
My rating: 8.5/10. (6 or less- Avoid, 6 and above- OK types, 8 and above- worth watching once, 9 and above- very good and must watch)
Beerfest
Genre: Comedy
Film certification: 15
When two American brothers travel to Germany to spread their grandfather's ashes at Oktoberfest, they stumble upon a super-secret, centuries old, underground beer games competition—Beerfest—the secret Olympics of beer drinking. The brothers receive a less than warm welcome from their German cousins who humiliate them. Vowing to return in a year to defend their country and their family's honor, the Wolfhouse boys assemble a ragtag dream team of beer drinkers and gamers. But first they must battle their own demons.
This film is a light hearted adult comedy about drinking beer, beer and beer :) You can this movie once with your gang of friends for timepass.
My rating: 7.5/10. (6 or less- Avoid, 6 and above- OK types, 8 and above- worth watching once, 9 and above- very good and must watch)
Film certification: 15
When two American brothers travel to Germany to spread their grandfather's ashes at Oktoberfest, they stumble upon a super-secret, centuries old, underground beer games competition—Beerfest—the secret Olympics of beer drinking. The brothers receive a less than warm welcome from their German cousins who humiliate them. Vowing to return in a year to defend their country and their family's honor, the Wolfhouse boys assemble a ragtag dream team of beer drinkers and gamers. But first they must battle their own demons.
This film is a light hearted adult comedy about drinking beer, beer and beer :) You can this movie once with your gang of friends for timepass.
My rating: 7.5/10. (6 or less- Avoid, 6 and above- OK types, 8 and above- worth watching once, 9 and above- very good and must watch)
Quarantine
Genre: Thriller / Horror
Film certification: 18
Television reporter Angela and her cameraman are assigned to spend the night shift with a Los Angeles Fire Station. After a routine 911 call takes them to a small apartment building, they find police officers already on the scene in response to blood curdling screams coming from one of the apartment units. They soon learn that a woman living in the building has been infected by something unknown. After a few of the residents are viciously attacked, they try to escape with the news crew in tow, only to find that the CDC has quarantined the building. Story unravels from there.
The trailer was scarier than the actual movie. Except for few gory scenes, this is an OK types movie.
My rating: 7/10 (6 or less- Avoid, 6 and above- OK types, 8 and above- worth watching once, 9 and above- very good and must watch)
Film certification: 18
Television reporter Angela and her cameraman are assigned to spend the night shift with a Los Angeles Fire Station. After a routine 911 call takes them to a small apartment building, they find police officers already on the scene in response to blood curdling screams coming from one of the apartment units. They soon learn that a woman living in the building has been infected by something unknown. After a few of the residents are viciously attacked, they try to escape with the news crew in tow, only to find that the CDC has quarantined the building. Story unravels from there.
The trailer was scarier than the actual movie. Except for few gory scenes, this is an OK types movie.
My rating: 7/10 (6 or less- Avoid, 6 and above- OK types, 8 and above- worth watching once, 9 and above- very good and must watch)
Zack and Miri make a porno
Genre: Comedy/ Adult comedy
Film certification: 18
'Zack and Miri make a porno' is a wacky adult comedy movie about two best friends who think about making a porn film due to their dire financial needs. In the process of making the porn film they realize that there relation is more than just a platonic relation. By looking at the cast I expected a much better comedy film. But I was let down as this film is more like a porno than an actual comedy movie.
My rating: 6/10 (6 or less- Avoid, 6 and above- OK types, 8 and above- worth watching once, 9 and above- very good and must watch)
Film certification: 18
'Zack and Miri make a porno' is a wacky adult comedy movie about two best friends who think about making a porn film due to their dire financial needs. In the process of making the porn film they realize that there relation is more than just a platonic relation. By looking at the cast I expected a much better comedy film. But I was let down as this film is more like a porno than an actual comedy movie.
My rating: 6/10 (6 or less- Avoid, 6 and above- OK types, 8 and above- worth watching once, 9 and above- very good and must watch)
The Ruins
Genre: Thriller/Horror/Mystery
Film certification: 18
Gist of the movie: The Ruins is a movie about a group of tourists who travel to a remote part of Cancun. These six friends go to an archaeological dig off the beaten path. They end up finding a path that leads then to some ruins of an ancient Mayan temple and there they find something evil.
I watched this movie as the trailer looked spooky and like a good thriller movie but never did I have a clue that this movie will turn out be a horror and gory type movie. Unless you are a big fan of horror movies, don't bother watching this movie. Gory movies are definitely not my types atleast :)
My rating: 5/10. (6 or less- Avoid, 6 and above- OK types, 8 and above- worth watching once, 9 and above- very good and must watch)
Film certification: 18
Gist of the movie: The Ruins is a movie about a group of tourists who travel to a remote part of Cancun. These six friends go to an archaeological dig off the beaten path. They end up finding a path that leads then to some ruins of an ancient Mayan temple and there they find something evil.
I watched this movie as the trailer looked spooky and like a good thriller movie but never did I have a clue that this movie will turn out be a horror and gory type movie. Unless you are a big fan of horror movies, don't bother watching this movie. Gory movies are definitely not my types atleast :)
My rating: 5/10. (6 or less- Avoid, 6 and above- OK types, 8 and above- worth watching once, 9 and above- very good and must watch)
Friday 6 February 2009
City of Ember
Genre: Sci Fi
Film certification: PG
Gist of the movie: For generations, the people of the City of Ember have flourished in an amazing world of glittering lights. But Ember's once powerful generator is failing ... and the great lamps that illuminate the city are starting to flicker. Now, two teenagers in a race against time, must search Ember for clues that will unlock the ancient mystery of the city's existence, and help the citizens escape before the lights go out forever
Though the movie will make you yawn initially, it is worth watching once as the later part is decent enough.
Film certification: PG
Gist of the movie: For generations, the people of the City of Ember have flourished in an amazing world of glittering lights. But Ember's once powerful generator is failing ... and the great lamps that illuminate the city are starting to flicker. Now, two teenagers in a race against time, must search Ember for clues that will unlock the ancient mystery of the city's existence, and help the citizens escape before the lights go out forever
Though the movie will make you yawn initially, it is worth watching once as the later part is decent enough.
My rating: 7.5/10. (6 or less- Avoid, 6 and above- OK types, 8 and above- worth watching once, 9 and above- very good and must watch)
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