Epic Movie (2007)

Very so so movie. Lacked originality, especially the first humour point. Kinda puts you off when you encounter a sad piece of humour right at the beginning. Having said that, one of the characters is brilliant enough to deserve special mention. He is Darrell Hammond who delights in his spoof of Jack Sparrow (Pirates of the Caribbean). That apart the rest of the cast fails to impress. Kal Penn is a let down. I had high expectations of him

Few sequences now and then elicit a chuckle at most. Thats about it. Not a patch on the Scary movie series from the same director

The sets were pretty elaborate and attractive, but they alone can't sustain a movie.

To summarize, you wouldn't miss anything if you give this movie a miss

Concept 5/10
Performace 6/10
technical 8/10
Screenplay 6/10

Overall 6.2/10

Taare Zameen Par (2007)

You can blindly trust aamir khan to deliver. Now, it doesn't matter whether he's in front of the camera or behind it. Genius begs no boundaries. Everything about the movie is perfect. From the casting through the performance, to the direction with the cinematography, the music, the setting and most importantly the Theme. Taare Zameen Par is a great service to society, to those scores of special children who are normally labelled 'retarded' and ignored by society, left to lead a life of no consequence, hidden in their own special world. The movie introduces us to Dyslexia (a learning disability) marked by poor symbolic interpretation and marked hyperactivity.

Ishan Awasthi, played by darsheel safary is one such special child. How he deals with life, how society rejects him and how a sensitive teacher resurrects him form the storyline.

Darsheel Safary is nothing short of wonderful in his performace. He is ably supported by his doting mother (tisca chopra) and loving brother.

With a lot of heart-touching scenes and joyful banter, Taare Zameen par gives you an emotional high, a cathartic feeling of having been through some good.

a must watch!

Concept 9.5/10
Performace 9.5/10
technical 9.5/10
Screenplay 9.5/10

Overall 9.5/10

The Mistress of Spices(2005)

An ethereal movie devoid of much logic. a film for dreamers, but ofcos a good dream. Ash looks delicious throughout the movie. Unfortunately i can't say the same for the male lead, Doug who looks very ordinary if not a bit revolting. Does this reflect a budget constraint, coz certainly ash deserves a better looking male lead. I was so much disappointed by Doug, that i hoped they wouldn't get together in the movie.

Technically, the movie is very impressive. The blurring effects and camera angles used almost give life to the inanimate spices. Great use of colours as seen bright red chillies with verdant stems and colourful heaps of other spices. In fact, i never knew we had so many types of spices. quite enlightening.

Concept 6/10
Performance 8/10
screenplay 7.5/10
technical 8.5/10

Overall 7.5/10

Jab We Met (2007)

Awesome movie man! loved it totally. No one can replace Kareena Kapoor in this movie, her character will stay associated with her for a long long time in my mind. Shahid Kapoor is equally irreplaceable.

'Geet' really is capable of causing the kind of turnaround in life that 'aditya' experienced. So full of life!

A thoroughly feel good movie in the end :)

Concept 8/10
Performance 9/10
technical 8/10
Screenplay 8.5/10
Overall 8.4/10

Dil Dosti Etc (2007)

The character of Apurv (Immaduddin Shah) is probably one of its kind in bollywood. His nonchalance in the face of the shit that he gets himself into is remarkably portrayed. Father's son after all!! On the other hand, Sanjay Mishra (Shreyas Talpade) is cliched to the core. Director Manish Tiwary, probably wanted to exemplify the contrast, but to me it spelt disaster. The film lost its freshness and took on familiar hues.

There is no lesson in the movie, not that there should be one; rather i now appreciate the fact that there is no subtle preaching. It is just another example of how life can be, how different life can be for different people.

I enjoyed the movie, hassle free entertainment

Performance 8/10
Screenplay 8/10
Concept 7.5/10
Technical 8/10

Overall 7.9/10

300 (2006)

Brilliant action sequences define this movie. Nothing else warrants a special mention. Gerard Butler as Spartan King Leonidas exemplifies bravery. He essays the role to perfection, i'd say.

Director, zack Snyder does a great job of illustrating the Spartan way of life.

300 is the adaptation of Frank Miller's graphic novel by the same name. He's noted for works like 'Daredevil' and 'Sin City' which have both been adapted into movies.

Performance 7.5/10
Technical 9/10
Screenplay 7.5/10
Concept 7.5/10

Overall 7.9/10

Om Shanti Om (2007)

I'm just back from the theatre and this is one helluva movie. Om Shanti Om redefines the words/phrases 'unique', 'class of its own', 'out of this world' and a lot more.
Farah Khan!! after Main Hoon Na, i really didn't want to see another film by you. I now owe you an apology.

Shahrukh Khan is his usual best. Being the lover boy is his core competency and he proves that to the hilt yet again.

Deepika Padukone is not merely eye candy. She is a terrific actress considering that this is her first bollywood film. The innocence on her face is remarkable and blends perfectly with her role.

The comedy is spot on, if you will attune yourself to it. Yes, its very important that you read the movie.

The art direction is superb. The intelligence that has gone into some of the scenes is commendable. A pat on your back Mr. Sabu Cyril

To think about it, there's nothing else special in this movie, but the way everything gels together, thats a masterstroke and thats where i shower praise on Farah Khan and the Editor, Shirish Kunder An out and out entertainer. Don't expect this movie to make it to a hall of fame, don't expect it to make its way to movie literature and don't expect this movie to get you thinking....coz Om Shanti Om is just a fun ride..enjoy it, forget it

This movie WILL NOT find acceptance with the rays, the Benegals, the Coppolas, the Scorceses, but frankly, my dear, I don't give a damn! (u'll know what i mean)

Go watch it!!

Concept 8.3/10
Performance 8.5/10
Technical 9/10
Screenplay 9/10

Overall 8.6/10

P.S Special mention of Farah Khan, who so deservingly always introduces the brilliant people behind the cameras at the end of the movie. These people are evenly responsible for making a film what it becomes.