‘Upside Down’ (2012) – Love Defies Gravity
The film ‘Upside Down’ opens with these words: “The universe, so full of wonders, I can spend hours and hours looking up to the sky … so many stars … so many mysteries. And there is one very special star that makes me think of one very special person … and now let me tell […]
‘Wreck-It Ralph’ – When Toys Come to Life
Walt Disney’s 2012-released Wreck-It Ralph is a sweet computer-animated film that takes you for a ride inside the fantasy gaming world in a different and new perspective. Directed by Rich Moore, this presents the story about an imaginary 80s video game called “Fix It Felix Jr” and its lead bad guy character Ralph. Ralph, who […]
Ironclad (2011) – Just A Bloody Swordplay
Well, I always like all kinds of historical movies, especially those popular stories depicting the past, even though those are loosely based on reality and more with fictional characters. ‘Ironclad’ (2011) is definitely one of those, set on the time of King John when he signed the very famous Magna Carta treaty. Directed by Jonathan English, […]
“Changeling” – A Real-life Crime Melodrama
Based on true-life events in 1928 Los Angeles, ‘Changeling’ (released in 2008) is truly one of the very few movies based on true characters and yet successfully catches our imagination. Directed and produced by none other than Client Eastwood, this mystery-suspense drama has been well-appreciated by critics as well as moviegoers for the finest performance […]
‘The Insider’ (1999) – Based On A True Story
Director Michael Mann was a well-established filmmaker even before the release of ‘The Insider’ in 1999, whether it be through television series like Miami Vice and Crime Story or motion pictures like Thief, Manhunter, The Last of the Mohicans, and Heat. Based on the true story of a 60 Minutes segment about tobacco industry whistleblower […]
‘Face/Off’ (1997) – A Treat to Watch
As an action thriller, John Woo’s “Face/Off” (1997) is wholesome entertainment with an amazing thrill ride. Even though predictable most often, this 1997-released Face/Off starring Nicolas Cage (as Castor Troy) and John Travolta (as Sean Archer) is engaging and creative. Isn’t it interesting to watch two accomplished actors playing dual hero and dual villain characters? The […]
Drive Angry (2011) – Another Usual Nicholas Cage Flick
Directed by Patrick Lussier, Drive Angry is a stylish action movie similar to Ghost Rider that doesn’t spend much of your time before taking you on an action-packed trip filled with guns, gore, and unrelenting violence. Drive Angry talks about Milton (Nicholas Cage), a dead man who breaks out of Hell to prevent the Earth from […]
Buried (2011) – A Spanish Psychological Thriller
There are very few movies that grip you with their intriguing drama even though shot in a single set. ‘BURIED’ is just the right example that holds you up with all thrill and moments of anxiety when Paul Conroy (played by Ryan Reynolds) finds himself inside a coffin with few things by his side. Interred […]
The Art of Getting By (2011) – A Sweet Romcom Drama
“The Art of Getting By” is truly a nice and sweet flick with a different kind of treat – about a restless teen who is clueless about his life and sees everything as meaningless for some reason, on the front – bad parenting or richly neglected self. Well, here one can see quite a few […]
‘Love in India’ (2009) – A Film by Director ‘Q’
When a filmmaker doesn’t hesitate to expose his/her personal life before the camera, you can only expect justice to what he or she eyes for. This documentary “Love in India” shows the grim reality and deep-rooted conservative character in Indian society when we talk about sex. “Love in India” depicts the irony of Indian people […]