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nirmal
nirmal has rated 3 movies, and has posted 24 comments.
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nirmal has rated 3 movies, and has posted 24 comments.
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Hi there Meetu
long time. I watched this yesterday and quite enjoyed the movie. Actually it doesn't seem as long as 155 minutes when you sit through it. A few flaws here and there but hey given the quality of the recent movies, those can probably be overlooked. Yeah Spain is beautiful and all but frankly I think this movie is above just cinematography. Those characters would have made a good film even if it were a road trip across India or any other country for that matter. I do agree with one of the comments that there is no chemistry between the 'friends' (and comparing with DCH) but I personally think that's the point the director was trying to make. DCH is a different beast - it was about college/post college friendship so most definitely their chemistry would look better than friends who left college ages ago, meeting after a long time and most importantly their priorities have changed. In a way the film goes through the process of these guys re-discovering their bonding which I thought was pretty evident as the movie progresses.
anyway basically what I am saying is that that movie is very good and well worth a watch.
enjoy
Nirmal
Absolutely.. Totally agree
I watched the first one out of lack of choice (one of those spend the evening with your friends type) and barring a very very few scenes it was all nonsense. I love comedy but not this kind where scenes and characters are created purely in the hope of making people laugh. There are some that succeed but Golmaal wasn't one of those. Anyway why am I writing about what I thought of the first film ---- guess I got carried away by the idea of 'trilogy' that Swetha mentioned.
Golmaal Returns - hmm guaranteed more nonsense so I skipped it except like about 15 mins of the movie that I happened to watch while I was switching channels and was glad I skipped it.
This third one - I have no intention of watching it whatsoever not because it does or doesn't give me entertainment but more because I feel that each time the Indian audiences (i.e. people in general) are making a 10 step progress in the way they think, it is movies like these that pull them back by 9.
Hello there Meetu
Long time indeed! Hope you are well. Sorry I have this bad habit of coming back to my favorite websites (yes wogma is definitely one of those) only once in a while and catch up on stuff that's been happening since my last visit (odd I know!).
I think you have owned up.. although what I meant by owning up was to accept that your responses were not so reasonable. Would you refuse to agree that some of your answers only looked like an attempt to continue to justify that your previous comments were justified and it's a never-ending thing?
I got the sarcasm but with a review that had just random comments about gore and violence, the sarcasm didn't seem apt.. or may be it was just me.
This is what I love about movies. No one movie can satisfy all kinds of audiences and everyone has an opinion about a film and often think their opinion is the best. I am not suggesting you are allowed or not allowed to dislike a film if you haven't done homework - that's your choice really. Myself yes I definitely think that I would 'understand' (as opposed to like) a Polish film and the reasons for filming it in a certain manner if I had some knowledge about the Poland of the 70s. When I watched 'Gangs of New York' I thought 'what nonsensical film was that, but then I bothered to go figure out what the film was based on and it all made a lot of sense. So yes a bit of context and prior knowledge helps the viewer connect!
But I do agree that it is unfair to assume that the audience would have read up on the topic which is why like I said previously I think Varma shouldn't have dubbed this into Hindi.
And please don't misunderstand me, I am not contesting your rating of the movie - it's just the very tone of the review. And I guess considering the fact that a number of movie-lovers are sorta depending on your reviews before they make the decision to shell out some money on a moview, the reviews should have a sense of responsibility.
I hope you are not regretting reviewing this movie 'cos you do a pretty good job most of the time.
This ain't a review anymore is it? It's a few lines about the movie at the beginning (by Meetu) that frankly doesn't give any clue whatsoever about the movie, followed by an argument between Meetu and RGV.
Meetu I am sure your intention to allow 'interactive' comments on a review webbsite was all good, however in this particular case it isn't helping you because you feel the urge to respond to commenters and in the process of still sounding right, you quite clearly are quibbling. Sometimes owning up actually works!
Your reply to Sridhar about the story is a bit silly considering your review of Rakht Charithra actually began with "This review is a tribute to all my friends who complain that reviews here don't tell them about the story.".
As for your comment about Bukka's character, it only shows that you have done no groundwork before you wrote the review - not that any groundwork would have compelled you to not be sarcastic, but more because you would have had atleast a clue of what this movie is all about. I for one actually think Varma made a blunder dubbing this into other languages because it is quite difficult to relate to the story unless you are from Andhra Pradesh.
Hi Meetu
Saif doesn't feature in my list of 'talented' but each to his own eh!
I actually did mean that you done a very good review (referring to Peepli here) after quite some time. With no disrespect, I did think some of your reviews recently have been confusing.
Nirmal
@Meetu
You mentioned 'Saif Ali Khan' in the list of those you suggest as talented.. I really hope you didn't mean the utterly disgusting, no acting skills whatsoever son of Sharmila Tagore!?? Sorry if that hurts any of you people but that's a personal opinion so please don't start any rants
As per the movie Peepli - I liked the movie but I didn't enjoy it .. what's the difference you may wonder. I liked the idea of the movie and the subject but I lost the sense of entertainment about an hour into it because all I was seeing is the way the media would pick almost every little aspect and make it a headline right from a hammer to faeces. Ofcourse the media these days are like that but its is something we've seen over and over and over again. And to add to that the cinema decided to give an awfully long break about half-way (I think it was technical issue) and I was struggling to connect back to the story again.
I definitely do not think it is worthy of an Oscar entry but what good are Oscars if Slumdog can win them.
By the way are we all in agreement that had it not been for Aamir Khan's name in the production banner, this movie would have faded away unnoticed? Now please don't say you would have been curious regardless - that would be cheating. @Meetu this question in particular isn't targeted at you because I know you tend to review most movies. And like someone said earlier on, you have done quite a decent review in a long time. (sorry!)
Nirmal
Not sure if I could say if this movie is better than any other but this one definitely managed to successfully deliver this message. Kudos to the director to have done it so well.
Meetu - I can't agree more on the actors being stiff.. They definitely need more classes. But I am surprised you didn't mention Naseeruddin Shah who was so convincing in his role. An actor par brilliance.. He had probably the most crucial role in the movie.
Apart from that I think the director could have done better in the 'casting' section - especially the entire crew in Chicago. Surely there are more African Americans who might actually look like real music teachers. And the whole American investigative crew was a disaster.
Don't know if you allow this in wogma but I thought you might like this music video that Shoib Mansoor has made as well. - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n-M4hG3731s
cheers
Nirmal
Hi Meetu
Fair enough - I do agree there are thousands of backpackers who wouldn't mind travelling on top of a bus and ofcourse like you said - that is arguable!
Unfortunately I haven't watched enough of the movie to talk about any of its other highs and lows apart from that awfully funny 'nun' type of gown that Ayesha wears to the pub.. The less popular friend of hers (in the movie) seems to have a better sense of dressing.
Keep doing the good job that you always do.
Rgds
Nirmal
Hi
I watched 20 mins of this movie just yesterday and realised it is a remake of a recent Telugu hit movie called 'Anukokunda Oka Roju'. Dunno if there are any Telugus out there reading this but hopefully you figured it out already. And by the way I stoppped after 20 mins because I was almost guaranteed it wouldn't be as good. An oversight may be - but why should I waste another 2 hours to watch something that I have already watched - only in a better form.
The Telugu original was very well made without 'frills' and a very 'close to reality' type of approach. Sunday failed in that department. One example - when Arshad Warsi is stopped by the cops and has to get all his passengers out of the car - it appeared like more than half of them were whites! I haven't ever met a white who would fancy being crammed with 20 others into a car the size of a European small car. In the Telugu version though, the same scene is done with 20 very naive villagers who were visiting Hyderabad and you know what - that is not far from reality. I don't see the need to go overboard just to make a film look like the filmaker's definition of 'entertainment'.
Not bad is what I thought when I saw the movie. I don't know what the girl's name is - (the student) but she for me was perfect. Great eyes, lovely voice and excellent Hindi vocabulary. As much as I hope she could make it to the top, I don't see that being a possibility unless she starts stripping down.
I think the movie overall was alrite. I wonder what it would be like to watch the movie as a Chandnichowker.. Any one out there who can tell us about the integrity and diversity of Delhi's Chandni Chowk.??
Sukhwinder was fantastic on the instruments and ofcourse who can complain about his abilities behind the microphone.
I am being very honest here but I did not realize or feel that it was a Subhash Ghai movie until I reached the end credits. Are there 2 Subhash Ghais in Bollywood? 'cos this ain't Ghai -- ya ya I know Kisna was a disaster.. but you would only expect a strong comeback won't you! His story is turning out a bit like RK Santoshi I guess who never managed to play catch up with modern Indian cinema.
Rgds
Nirmal
Hi there
Years ago I read somewhere 'When a human being stops learning, he can be considered dead'. I think the analogy applies to moviemakers too. When a director does not continue to learn what the audiences want - well then consider him/her dead. I thought Ajnabee was far from reality but definitely an entertainer and it worked with the then audiences. So if a movie where one couple was dodgy could become a big hit, a movie with both couples dodgy would be a bigger hit! Wrong answer soldier(s)! I watched this movie a couple of weeks ago and boy did I repent. Less than a week ago, I saw Shobha De speaking about the Lakme Fashion show and about the movie RACE (NDTV) and she made a very interesting and true statement - "A movie with everyone so low in ethics - If this is what we think modern India has become - then God help India". How many of you out there honestly think that you would not be able to make this movie if you were given the right budget and some training may be? This was so easy for Abbas Mustan - you craft just the core plot called 'ditch anyone for money' and off you go.. make everyone bad, look back, count the number of twists, not enough, make the so called good character also a devious even more cunning individual, and so on. Job done! And guess what - with the right casting you can be guaranteed you'll make money.
As far as the visuals are concerned - I don't think we could call that an achievement anymore.. with the right wallet, every director seems to be quite successful in producing good visuals. In fact there are some directors like Sanjay Neela Bhansali (yes the 'N'eela was intended) who make one good movie like Khamoshi and live the rest of their lives on just exorbitant sets. Sorry I went off in a different tangent there.
So what am I saying - I just despised the movie!
Sorry Meetu - it's probably just me!
Regards
Nirmal
Compliment indeed.!
I agree 100% match is not possible and it is not good either!
cheers
Nirmal
Fantastic movie.. The pilot was odd!! Well done Amrit. I hope it features in some awards ceremony! But hey I won't be surprised if it doesn't either.. Good movies and award winning movies are two different things in Indian cinema.
sorry - my comments appear thrice for whatever reason. Didn't intend
Anand maite.. you seem to have got this all wrong.. It is one of the best entertainers of the year. Lets not forget what the main purpose of movies is. 'ENTERTAINMENT'.. Who cares if it is machines or men that is delivering it.. So considering that you did not like the idea that the $150m could have been spent on some real characters - I wonder what you think about animated movies..!
Anand maite.. you seem to have got this all wrong.. It is one of the best entertainers of the year. Lets not forget what the main purpose of movies is. 'ENTERTAINMENT'.. Who cares if it is machines or men that is delivering it.. So considering that you did not like the idea that the $150m could have been spent on some real characters - I wonder what you think about animated movies..!
Anand maite.. you seem to have got this all wrong.. It is one of the best entertainers of the year. Lets not forget what the main purpose of movies is. 'ENTERTAINMENT'.. Who cares if it is machines or men that is delivering it.. So considering that you did not like the idea that the $150m could have been spent on some real characters - I wonder what you think about animated movies..!
Hello Meetu
You can blame my laziness for not having responded any sooner. That doesn't mean I haven't been reading your reviews though. Scrolling is easier than typing isn't it. (May be its the other way around for you).
Anyway - coming to the point. When I said some reviews were 'not really' types, I just meant that I don't necessarily completely agree with you on some of your reviews. Example - your review on Ek Chalis ki last Local - honestly I watched the movie only after I read your review but was disappointed - I could not understand what was entertaining about the movie or may be I watched it with a preset mind. Another one was 'Guru' - Fantastic movie indeed but I wasn't sure if the actors deserved much praise except Mithun, Madhavan and Vidya. As far as Abhishek and Aish are concerned I think it is fair to say 'Manirathnam has extracted very good performances from them' than saying that they have actually 'delivered' excellent performances. Sorry but I am too picky about movies and performances. But that's just 2 'not really' out of nearly 90-95 reviews on wogma. So I must say that, I think you are still doing a brilliant job.. especially when compared to others including some major news companies.. I don't want to take their names!
Take care
Nirmal
Hello Meetu
Just wanted to say that I have become a daily visitor to wogma after I read your review of Laaga Chunari Mein Daag. Although I found some of the reviews a bit 'not really' type - I think you are doing a great job overall. Just when I started thinking that there are no 'reliable' websites for Bollywood reviews, I come across yours and hopes risen again. Here is hoping you'll continue the good work!!
Kudos
Regards
Nirmal
I never expected that Aishwarya Rai would be able to perform so well. Before I watched the movie, I was hesitant only because Aishwarya rai was in it. This probably will cause a row in the readers, but honestly I hate Aishwarya Rai for her hopeless performances in may be all her movies. Kudos to Jan Mundhra on being able to extract such performance. Naveen Andrews is perfect like he always is.
Coming to the subject itself - either the narration was poor or the British Govt is foolish to have awarded the 'Asian Role Model of the year' to Kiranjit A'walia who in reality did not seem to have even fought enough. It was the system itself that saved her. By no means can she be called a courageous woman. Her cowardice is reflected in her act of trying cause 'pain' to her husband. Sorry women out there - please don't follow her footsteps.
Having said that - overall I do think its a movie well made. Some of the prison scenes were really well done.
I just hope none of my British colleagues have watched this movie. Just where exactly is Bollywood headed.
Shame on Saif and Rani to have accepted such a script. That Yashraj Films is producing such silly moviews is no more a surprise.
I continue to wonder why so many people seem to have liked Hey Babby and not me!
Kicks off with an item song with several bollywood women with paddings(Amrita Arora being the worst) and thats supposed to create some excitement. Comedy - except a few scenes here and there, what is so comical about the movie. So you are supposed to laugh when Akshay Kumar shows the size of the baby by pointing towards a voluptous woman's breasts. Because AK has now gotten himself, you are supposed to laugh at some of his unconvincing histrionics as well. And whenever Sajid Khan thought 'this bit probably won't make anyone laugh', he asks the cameraman to focus on the baby - because there are atleast few million people in the country who can laugh because the baby is. Sorry but the logic is clearly missing. Who exactly would walk into a wedding and ask the bride if she got pregnant the last time they were together??? Why would Australian girls(the 3 girls who were in our protgonists' beds) talk in an American accent or like Eastern European girls with an American Accent.
Agreed that 3 men, only 1 being the actual father develops affection towards a little baby. But how many men are foolish enough to say with tears 'Arush you said you'll get the baby back home' despite the fact that Arush in an earlier scene quite seriously says that he loves the woman and for the simple reason that the baby is with her natural mother and the natural father is alive. Ridiculous.
Enough Said!!
Nirmal
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