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Wednesday, July 17, 2013

Madras Cafe - Trailer Trash Talk


Lalit: I wasn't entirely impressed with the trailer. It just doesn't make me want to watch the movie. And I hate to say this, but I have never enjoyed watching a John Abraham performance. Ever. He's doing a good job staying behind the camera with his production company, but in my opinion, he has just failed to be a serious actor.

Often times I've seen trailers which try to pack in too much information in an attempt that something might stick in the minds of the viewer and they will make a decision to watch the final product. This wasn't one of those. They just ended up cutting a very busy trailer which didn't grab my attention at all.

Monday, July 15, 2013

Bhaag Milkha Bhaag - Review


Varun: Rakeysh Mehra, one of the few successful directors in Bollywood, successful because he knows how to please the classes and masses at the same time (Other name coming to mind is Raj Kumar Hirani) masters the art of touching the nationalistic side of the audience (RDB and this), leaves no stone unturned in directing this epic biopic.

Farhan Akhtar has outdone himself, however his fluency in Punjabi was not as proficient than that of his Sikh compatriots/child character of Milkha Singh in the movie. After watching the movie, one might say that Farhan Akhtar would be in the driving seat but however, it wouldn’t have been possible without the following four wheels. Divya Dutta who makes sure the audience is connected with their emotional side. Prakash Raj providing the comic relief. And, the rear wheels Pawan Malhotra & Yograj Singh who provide that extra push and keep you uplifted and motivated through out the journey.

Saturday, July 13, 2013

Lootera - Review



Tarun: Did you guys like the movie?

Lalit: Not in particular. I think I was expecting a little too much. Besides, there were a lot of annoyances. I mean lots.

Tarun: True. But I would have overlooked all of them if the lead performances were better.

Lalit: I thought the performances were okay. But the technicality was getting in the way of the story telling. And the pacing was so off.