Rocky (1976)

The first serving in the 6 course delight, that is the Rocky series. Surprisingly, i saw this after having seen all the sequels. So knew the story and all. I've realized one thing though; watching movies is not a group activity. If you wanna enjoy a movie, watch it alone, preferably in the dark.

I love this pic on the right. It single handedly captures the essence of the whole rocky series. The indom- itable spirit that is rocky balboa, the all-heart champion. It is for the beauty in the character, that rocky is such a great movie

A Good Year (2006)

very touching movie. The Screenplay is so sensitive that you live through the characters. Of course a lot of credit goes to the cast for that. Rivetting performance from one and all. Russell Crowe is at his best as always. I was smitten by his secretary, played by archie Punjabi. She looks so, pardon me, hot in her role, that i've made a note to watch all her movies. Extremely sharp character fittingly assigned to a woman with razor sharp features. Then as the ruthless investment broker, Max Skinner (Crowe) heads to France to receive his uncle's estate bequeathed to him, rather interestingly, we, through him, encouter such amazing characters as the irritable vineyard manager (Didier Bourdon), the magnanimous housekeeper (Isabelle Candelier) and the enchanting young restaurateur (Marion Cotillard). There is something about the French and sensuality, no one has it better. With such a vibrant mix of personalities, it is a brilliant foundation for the plot to unravel itself and it does, ever so gently. At the end of it all, you feel a deep sense of happiness. Lovely movie!

performance 9/10
screenplay 9/10
concept 9.5/10
technical 9/10

overall 9.1/10

Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan (2006)

I don't have words for this movie. its something, just something!! you'll laugh, rest assured.

Sacha Baron Cohen, otherwise famous as Ali G is the protagonist. Typical weirdo performance from him. you should check out the Ali G show, love his language there!

no ratings again!!

Deuce Bigalow European Gigolo (2005) & Deuce Bigalow Male Gigolo (1999)

Just being faithful to my blog. saw these 2 as well. had a few good laughs, naughty and nice

no ratings for this one!

I Am Sam (2001)

A poignant tale of unconditional love. Sean Penn as a mentally challenged father fighting for the custody of his daughter, played by Dakota Fanning
Its not the plot, its the emotions that take centre stage here. They have been dealt with so delicately, that you can't help feel for the father who realizes that his 6 year old daughter is mentally superior to him. Even more anguished is the motherless kid who has to face embarrassment at the hands of her classmates, realizing the sad way, that her father is not capable of taking care of her. The beautiful father daughter relationship is the heart of the story as it meanders through rough times for both.

Sean Penn is beyond words in his portrayal and aptly earns himself a beat actor nomination. Ably supported by Dakota Fanning and Michele Pfieffer, in a crucial role, this movie will move the toughest of hearts.

Performance 9/10
Concept 9/10
Screenplay 8.5/10
Technical 8/10

Overall 8.6/10

Fargo (1996)

A decent movie made more interesting by its quirky characters. The stuttering protagonist (William. H. Macy), the weird talking kidnapper (Steve Buscemi), the hardly talking accomplice (Peter Stormare), the chirpy yet smart cop (Frances McDormand) and a few more not so consequential others pepper up the scenes.

In the end, a simple movie

Concept 8/10
Performace 8.2/10
Screenplay 8/10
Technical 8/10

Overall 8/10

1408 (2007)

There is an important thing that people should realize about horror movies. Its not the 'starts' and the gross scenes, that make a good horror movie, its what the movie can do to your mind. Evil Dead with all its 'jumps' and walking hands and blood sprays is nothing but a laugh riot, something i was shit scared of when i was in 2nd grade. Thats the best it'll ever get to. But, if you want classy horror, you need to check out movies like Omen. 1408 falls in that category.

No plot summaries here, but its about a ghost buster's (John Cusack) experience in a haunted hotel room. Considering that the entire plot unravels in a room, its done mighty fell to keep the ol spine chilled. That apart, its a regulation decent horror flick.

That they left the ending inconclusive has not found favour with me.

I saw it with my buddies, but yeah, watch it alone for a better scare. Guaranteed, you won't die of fright or shock. If you're at it, check out Jason's Ladder and The Blair Witch Project.

Performance 8/10 (Cusack basically)
Concept 6.5/10 (i told u i didn't like the ending
screenplay 8/10
technical 8.5/10

Overall 7.7/10