Like the original Harry Potter which was just PG, the kids will like the movie.
The tale of accident-prone teenager who discovers he's the son of Poseidon and is needed when Zeus' lightning is stolen. He must master his skills in order to prevent the war between the Gods that could devastate the entire world and save his mother.
One liner: In the line of Harry potter series.
Cast: Logan Lerman, Pierce Brosnan, Alexandra Daddario, Uma Thurman etc
Category : Adventure, Fantasy
Monday, February 15, 2010
*** The Time Traveler's Wife (2009)
A Chicago librarian suffers from a rare genetic disorder that sends him through time whenever he is under extreme stress force; despite the fact that he vanishes frequent and lengthy intervals, he attempts to build a future with his love.
One liner: Watch with your spouse when he has nothing to complain.
Cast: Eric Bana, Rachel McAdams etc
Category : Drama
One liner: Watch with your spouse when he has nothing to complain.
Cast: Eric Bana, Rachel McAdams etc
Category : Drama
***½ Couples Retreat (2009)
A couple racing to salvage their marriage invites three other couples to join them at a tropical island resort. Upon arriving at the island paradise to enjoy some carefree fun in the sun, the other couples are disturbed to discover that participation in therapy sessions is mandatory if they hope to remain at the resort.
One liner: Watch with your spouse.
Cast: Vince Vaughn, Jason bateman, Kristin Davis, Kristen Bell etc
Category : Comedy, Drama
One liner: Watch with your spouse.
Cast: Vince Vaughn, Jason bateman, Kristin Davis, Kristen Bell etc
Category : Comedy, Drama
*** Naanayam (2010) - Tamil
A corrupt bank official sets a trap to get even with his blackmailer who in turn saves sensitive documents in the same bank the official is employed. Though the movie has so many twists and turns (Also to distract viewer identifying the original english movie) went down in spiral to deliver what it was originally planned.
Prasanna does a decent job and Sibi fails even to immitate just like his father.
One liner: Twists and turns never got untangled.
Cast: Prasanna, Sibiraj,SPB, Ramya Raj etc.
Category : Drama, Mystery
Prasanna does a decent job and Sibi fails even to immitate just like his father.
One liner: Twists and turns never got untangled.
Cast: Prasanna, Sibiraj,SPB, Ramya Raj etc.
Category : Drama, Mystery
*** Noel (2004)
Different characters look for understanding and compassion during Christmas season to find the meaning of life they live in.
One liner: Feel good movie.
Cast: Penélope Cruz, Paul Walker, Susan Sarandon, Alan Arkin, Robin Williams etc.
Category : Drama
One liner: Feel good movie.
Cast: Penélope Cruz, Paul Walker, Susan Sarandon, Alan Arkin, Robin Williams etc.
Category : Drama
**** Corporate - Hindi
The power games between two industrialists draws the gameplan to see who wins the lead. The plot is so powerful to see how the gameplan shifts it's phase though each one wants to win. The political play in this corporate games mingles very well to show how govt plays in everything.
I heard about Madhur Bhandarkar and his movies have a different tone and this is the first movie I watched in his direction. Still in the pipeline: Jail, Fashion, Traffic Signal, Page 3, Men at Work, Satta and Chandni Bar.
One liner: Powerplay.
Cast: Bipasha Basu, Kay Kay Menon, Raj Babbar, Dharmesh Marwah etc.
Category : Drama
I heard about Madhur Bhandarkar and his movies have a different tone and this is the first movie I watched in his direction. Still in the pipeline: Jail, Fashion, Traffic Signal, Page 3, Men at Work, Satta and Chandni Bar.
One liner: Powerplay.
Cast: Bipasha Basu, Kay Kay Menon, Raj Babbar, Dharmesh Marwah etc.
Category : Drama
Sunday, February 7, 2010
*** Perfect mismatch (2009) - Hindi
Another bollywood wedding drama with all colorful flavours.
A talented architect (Punjabi), raised by his Uncle has all the love and care a family could offer, even if he doesn't care for. His life takes a beautiful turn when he bumps into the perfect girl Neha who comes from Gujarathi background.
When the families meet, Sparks fly and put the lovers to wonder how to bring the 2 families togeather and it all ends well.
One liner: Watch for Anupam and Irani.
Cast: Anubhav Anand, Nandana Sen, Anupam Kher, Boman Irani.
Category : Comedy, Drama
A talented architect (Punjabi), raised by his Uncle has all the love and care a family could offer, even if he doesn't care for. His life takes a beautiful turn when he bumps into the perfect girl Neha who comes from Gujarathi background.
When the families meet, Sparks fly and put the lovers to wonder how to bring the 2 families togeather and it all ends well.
One liner: Watch for Anupam and Irani.
Cast: Anubhav Anand, Nandana Sen, Anupam Kher, Boman Irani.
Category : Comedy, Drama
*** Nothing Like the Holidays (2008)
Family drama about the importance of relationships in one's life. Rodriguez family is celebrating this year with youngest sibling who has recently returned home safe and sound after fighting in the war overseas. There is a strange sense of tension with each family member and how hope brings them all togeather.
One liner: Mexican Christmas.
Cast: Freddy Rodriguez, John Leguizamo, Debra Messing, Alfred Molina
Category : Comedy, Drama
One liner: Mexican Christmas.
Cast: Freddy Rodriguez, John Leguizamo, Debra Messing, Alfred Molina
Category : Comedy, Drama
*** Love Happens (2009)
A widower who gives seminar for others to get better in life is not satisfied with his life. He meets and fall for a floral designer, a discovery that leads him to face up to the fact he has not fully reconciled the loss of his wife.
One liner: Jennifer Aniston :)
Cast: Aaron Eckhart, Jennifer Aniston
Category : Drama
One liner: Jennifer Aniston :)
Cast: Aaron Eckhart, Jennifer Aniston
Category : Drama
***½ Food, Inc. (2008)
Somethings are good to leave behind to imagination when the reality would scare you.
This documentary explores where the food we purchase at the grocery store really comes from, and what it means for the health of future generations. The truth on the following items : relationships between business and government, agencies that were suppose to protect the public USDA and FDA , Government regulatory agency putting profit ahead of consumer health, the American farmer, worker safety and the environment. The problems are reasons are discussed on genetically engineered chicken and tomatoes, new strains of E. coli every year, obesity and diabetes proportions. After watching the movie one might wonder what's left to eat that does not come under corporate exploitation.
One liner: Makes you think before you put anything in your mouth.
This documentary explores where the food we purchase at the grocery store really comes from, and what it means for the health of future generations. The truth on the following items : relationships between business and government, agencies that were suppose to protect the public USDA and FDA , Government regulatory agency putting profit ahead of consumer health, the American farmer, worker safety and the environment. The problems are reasons are discussed on genetically engineered chicken and tomatoes, new strains of E. coli every year, obesity and diabetes proportions. After watching the movie one might wonder what's left to eat that does not come under corporate exploitation.
One liner: Makes you think before you put anything in your mouth.
***½ Tamil padam (2010) - Tamil
A complete family entertainer that makes parody of the typical and traditional tamil cinema scenes. Although it's fun to watch, unless you know and can relate the movies mockery, you may not enjoy the movie. Many popular movie/actor were complied to form a full story line and the parody were well mixed. Except for Trisha and Bhagyaraj everyone else were indirectly targeted.
Kamal was the only actor the movie praised for his efforts to film industry.
One liner: The reality is laughing at ourselves when we praised the same scenes that were made fun of.
Kamal was the only actor the movie praised for his efforts to film industry.
One liner: The reality is laughing at ourselves when we praised the same scenes that were made fun of.
Michael Jackson's This Is It (2009)
Though this is a tribute, I am not willing to rate the DVD.
Michael Jackson, the international legend planned to take the stage one last time and the compiled rehearsal footage is dedicated to the fans around the world. Behind the scenes of the mastermind prepare for the concert would have crowned his entire career. The 3D version of the new thriller and all the favourite hits rehearsed are worth the watch.
One liner: Gives goosebumps to watch MJ.
Michael Jackson, the international legend planned to take the stage one last time and the compiled rehearsal footage is dedicated to the fans around the world. Behind the scenes of the mastermind prepare for the concert would have crowned his entire career. The 3D version of the new thriller and all the favourite hits rehearsed are worth the watch.
One liner: Gives goosebumps to watch MJ.
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