No Country for Old Men

Well I was late in watching the latest Oscar buzz...but better late than never....this was a never before experience..

This has a western feel...Yet, devoid of music-a haunting silence where Javier bardem haunts...this is different from anything I have seen before....It keeps you on your toes and shocks you....Even the Sheriff is incapable of culling the violence...The lunatic violence in the society has been brought out with shocking precision.

This film rides passionate flawless performances filled with Texan accents...Javier bardem delivers a psychopaths' role which will go down in the history of American cinema...and yes there is everybody else....just perfect....even guest appearances...

Its bloody, its gory..aptly encompassed by the stunned looks of the two children in the closing scene..but even then damage done by the "apple of sin" of our society (money) has been beautifully portrayed...

Overall 8/10
Acting 9/10

The Red Balloon (French)

This will remain in my list of all time favorites. Movie lovers, your kitty is incomplete if you havent seen this movie...This to me is like "The Solitary Reaper" of the world of cinema.

Analysis of this film can result in a huge book on the nature of human character. BUTTTTTTTTTTT this film is primarily a children's film...a film about a boy and a Red balloon. Its like an onion, it has different layers.

We are so uncaring, jealous and destructive. As we grow up, our minds cease to be pure and playful as a free balloon. A free soul is trampled by the society.......

I wouldn't reveal more... watch this movie for an experience. This is what a movie should be like...precise(just 34 minutes); yet haunting enough to last you a lifetime and give you a sneak peak into yourself.

Overall 9/10

Jaane Tu Ya Jane naa (Hindi)

Disclaimer: I am sorry I wrote this review here. This film is nowhere near the ones that have been listed before. I had been hearing a lot about this film. So sat down to spend 2 hours and wrote down what I felt. This will be deleted in a few days when this will be forgotten.

Another Bollywood box office smash hit. You may not agree with me on this...but this film may have all the class(Bollywood standards) but is still stale.....The story is all the same yaar....The presentation is different though....I must say.

There are fresh new faces and the songs infuse life in the film....the actors put in their best....though the female protagonist, Genelia D'Souza wasnt up to the mark and hero was imitating Amir khan. Her acting did not seem natural...However, who needs acting in a time pass romantic movie if the heroine is cute? [:P]

All cons apart, this is a lovable romantic comedy...ideal for those watching in a group...and for those lonely people who are still trying to decide whether to blurt out the feelings of their heart... [:)]

Overall 6/10

It happened one night

Well, it didnt happen in a night...spread over 3 nights..but yes the declaration of love came one night.... [:)]

This is a sweet Romantic comedy....10 minutes into the movie, I bet you can predict the whole story line....but wait....you can do that you have seen numerous movies that have copied the theme from this...you wasted your time watching the dumb imitations..watch this one out...

The plot is like a rich girl..runs away from her father in anonymity...but a newspaperman caught up with her, treating her like a story material at first..but later falls in love with her....the ending is sweet ..watch it out yourself...I got a whizz of Roman Holiday and a bunch of other famous movies....yet this is one worth spending 2 hours on..5 Oscar...whoa!!!!!!

Overall 8/10

Minority Report

Normally I sport flaws in movies.....I crib about them...this movie has flaws in galore.....But leave everything aside, I think this is a decent movie....atleast a decent crime thriller based on sci-fi.

The Washington DC portrayed in this movie is awesome. There are magnetic roads and sprawls. There are just 12 merry go rounds, the cars look fantastic. The best part is the virtual reality with CD like stuff containing information....Some scenes reminded me of Gilliam's Brazil..

Whatever be the details, the plot is wonderful....though the twist is a bit cliche....Nevertheless, you are kept engrossed....

Dont think too much scientifically and dont find flaws...you will enjoy the movie...Spielberg is always motivated by Kubrick..but they ar levels apart..

Overall 7/10

Sabrina

La Vie En Rose : See the world through a rose colored glass...You cant see the world though any other glass when Audrey Hepburn sizzles as a trained cook.. :P . But why the hell does she always end up with older men, I dont really understand(see My Fair Lady, Love in the Aftenoon etc )

This is a sweet romantic movie. Humphrey Bogart with his cliche Nester like appearance and Audrey as sweet n cute as in Roman Holiday...William Holden (Sunset Blvd fame) puts in a fine comic performance and is completely belivable as the easy-going 'playboy'. But Audrey as a commonplace chauffer's girl is not at all comprehendible. Its good that she quickly switches gears to be the elegant lady that she suits better. Nevertheless, the plot of the movie is a bit stale. Same rich guy falls for beautiful poor girl stuff. But with some comic reliefs the well etched out characters, its an enjoyable romantic comedy.

There are some wonderful dialogues in this movie which will stay me forever like "La vie En Rose " and "No Poor is ever called democratic for marrying the rich" ..

And that song really haunts.. "Isnt it romantic...."

Rating 7/10