Directed by Guy Ritchie, Sherlock Holmes: A game of shadows (2011) is a winner and a worthy sequel to the Sherlock Holmes (2009). The movie is an indulging watch, thanks to sterling performances by the leads, intelligent story telling and brilliant camera work. Plot revolves around Sherlock Holmes (Robert Downey, Jr.) and Doctor Watson (Jude…
DON 2 (3D) – Movie Review
Bollywood’s most awaited Christmas blockbuster and Shah Rukh Khan (SRK) starer DON-2, even by conservative judgement is a Huge-Disappointment. A classic case study on what happens when the movie-goers are taken for granted. SRK, reprising his role as the Don leads the pack in the efforts. One can understand the necessity to portray Don as…
Ra.One (3D) – Movie Review
To begin with, let’s acknowledge and credit the fact that Ra.One is India’s first 3D movie with an A-list production team. This ambitious venture with an estimated cost of INR 175 Crores (USD 36 Mn) attempts something new and assumes a scale no other Bollywood film of this genre has managed so far. The movie…
Bol (2011) – Movie review
The movies with social messages have traditionally connected with the audience through subtle hinting, humor, social drama and at times even shouting. However, ‘BOL‘, written and directed by Shoaib Mansoor slaps you off the comfort zone to get you to relate with the plot and think. Shoaib Mansoor, much renowned for ‘Khuda Ke Liye‘ delivers…
Spade is listening
When it comes to Social media, to be or not to be; that is no longer the question. The relevant question is, Can you afford to be yourself? My 19 year old cousin was telling me the other day why he likes Facebook. He said that he could call ‘spade a spade’ and his bunch…
Angry Birds – Lessons for Life
Life reminds us of it’s invaluable lessons in mysterious ways. I refreshed my lessons at this addictive game of Angry Birds. If you don’t know what it is, it may help to read one of my earlier posts ‘Angry Birds – The addiction‘. This article draws parallel between the game and life. If…
Angry Birds – The Addiction
Of all the flightless birds that there are in this world, two have found extraordinary recognition. Dodo for getting extinct; Angry Birds for seeming to live on forever. The game was launched in December 2009 on Apple’s iOS platform at an initial cost of 100,000 Euros. The game went on to become Apple’s top selling…
Black Swan – Movie Review
Black Swan is one of the most intriguing movies one will get to see this year. The Director, Darren Aronofsky delivers the perfect concoction of Art, Drama, Suspense and Hysteria. Black Swan has everything in it to become the Dark Horse on the Oscar Night. The plot revolves around New York City ballet company and…
The King’s Speech – Movie Review
With 12 Oscar nominations, The King’s Speech leads the pack in the race to the coveted black beauties. The movie revolves around the Duke of York (Colin Firth) who has a speech problem; his wife (Helena Carter) and Lionel (Geoffrey Rush) – the speech defector. The best part of the movie, is undoubtedly, Colin Firth’s…
The Fighter – Movie Review
The Fighter, nominated for 7 Oscars, follows the early days of Mickey Ward’s career in boxing. Clearly, the strength of this movie is in the ensemble of characters that lend great depth and realism to the plot. As a result of which, The Fighter rises beyond just being about Mickey’s career. Mark Wahlberg is cast…