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John Wick ( 2014 )

John Wick ( 2014 )

A perfect High octane action flick right from the start packed with powerful casting in this movie. Keanu Reeves was a best choice for such a storyline playing himself as a Ex-hit-man Contract killer where a unwritten history and fear follows his name called John Wick. Every single time i hear his name John , it gets me a nostalgic feel of watching Constantine instead but here the only change is that the Cross replaced by Guns. They way he clears of people with his gun was like watching a video game but definitely was clear perfect shot every single time. Unlike his previous action flicks like Street Kings or Matrix , here he is kind of slow and tactful for may be age is playing a factor here.

With Keanu takes a front row seat , he is well supported by other perfect players like Michael Nyqvist ( known for The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo ) , Alfie Allen ( Theon Greyjoy in Game of thrones ) , Willem Dafoe ( Known for Spiderman 3 or Antichrist ) , Toby Leonard Moore ( Known for Underbelly TV Series ) and Ian McShane ( Known for Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides ). So with all these characters added up to this revenge based action movie , it just cant get any better then this. Screenplay was so perfect and runs like a flash till the end with edge of seat moments everywhere. Though the ending was bit on a slower side but yet the way the gangs work and operate makes us understand why it was framed like that. But the major success factor after Reeves is that the dialogues used throughout the film which are just goosebumps and fills us with pleasure of watching such a film. few are like....

" Its not what you did son that angers me ..but its whom you did it too..."

"John wasn't exactly the boogeyman. He's the one you sent to kill the fucking boogeyman. "

"People keep asking if I'm back and I haven't really had an answer, but yeah, I'm thinking I'm back. "

"John will come for you and you will do nothing, because you can't do nothing. "

After recent movie Equalizer , i enjoyed this film a lot and felt it as a genuine action flick after a long time that too from matrix starer. This is one of engaging movie not to be missed by action movie freaks who just need action but not too much of melodrama to it. Enjoy watching it.

Taken 3 (2014)

Taken 3 (2014)

Unlike its predecessor were Liam chases bad guys , in this he becomes the victim who is been framed for his wife murder which is evident in the movie trailer itself . How he tackles his way through with his close pals help while keeping his daughter safe forms rest of the story. Though the story might look cliche yet its again liam performance which gets us through the movie. Its also engaging as the other parts but felt the ending was more of a numb feel which really didnot fit to such a fast phased sequel . Apart from that its a average movie which engages you and a good treat for Liam fans.

I, Frankenstein (2014)

I, Frankenstein (2014)

Kept it on hold till this time thinking it was not worth watching , but i feel this is not that bad movie neither. Story is not very knew as many would already know how Frankenstein was created , but bringing him into a fight between angels and demons was something new. One thing not much impressive is that he is just a normal person risen from dead with no special super powers with him who feels pain like every other human being.But having said that the CG works were impressive and those Statues above tower coming alive as monsters was so cool to see. Even the fights were nice and really didnot bore me on its entire run. Adding to that dazzling Dexter Girl Hanna McKay also plays a part in this movie which is a catching factor too. Overall this is not a movie to be ignored and at same time , its just a average movie thats all.

Shanker " i " Movie

Shanker " i " Movie

Well though the tag line comes with it , this is totally a different style shankar has followed unlike his previous ones. Since this been newly released i dont want to go deep into it without any spoilers.. this is what i liked and not liked about this movie.

Cons
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1) Predictable storyline throughout the film provided the story was leaked into internet world many days before. Still even for a person who watch it for first time , it would be a piece of cake for him to guess the next plot out

2) Total length of the movie is 189 Min. Felt there were so many unwanted scenes which could have been cut short to make it crisp and engaging.
3) Some scenes in the movie are not so realistic for the real life but still even if its considered to be a fantasy genre , it will not still impress much .
4) Connect between first half and second half not well established. Something doesnt fit right , many be too much of editing were done that some scenes were removed on purpose.

Pros
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1) The best and hard hitting performance from vikram which deserves a applause. Stunning piece of acting throughout the film. Though we know he reduced so many pounds of weight for this film , but yet when we see it in screen live , it really stuns us and its sure a daring attempt.
2) Beautifully looking dazzling amy is a catching factor too in this film. She also played a crucial role in this film especially the love proposing scene or when at last the way way she treats vikram to accept him was so cool too.
3) Perfect cinematography supported by good BGM throughout the film. Even the songs were so good to watch in screen with the visuals and the locations were they were filmed were a visual treat. Hats off to ARR for the music tracks which made a huge impact in this movie.

Verdict
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Be it stunt scenes or first half vikram acting or his switch over to a different character on second half , everything was so cool in this movie. Santhanam comedy also comes in handy at times and a revenge plot with a different concept might definetly appeal most audiences yet it will have its fare share of negative views as well due to the length of this film with a normal storyline unlike shankars other movies. For me i personally liked this film ignoring few flaws as it entertained me throughout. Definetly deserves a one time watch atleast for vikrams hard work he put on into this movie.

Revenge of the Green Dragons (2014)

Revenge of the Green Dragons (2014) :-

Being Martin Scorsese as Executive producer for this film with addition to that it was based on True story , expected a lot from this movie but was really not to that mark. Movie is about Chinese Gangs in New york and how they dominate their territory with fear and guns. So Green dragons is just one of the dominant Chinese gangs and this movie is about two young boys who are recruited into the gang following their raise among others within the team. Though the movie has perfect plot apt to make a finest gangster flick , yet the direction was so wrong with very sluggish screenplay and also the characters choice was very poor felt like kids fighting in school. Too much amateurish feel and very cliche. Ending was completely terrible though its based on true story and overall this is a normal average movie which can be watched once if you like gangsta flicks.

I Spit on Your Grave (2010)

I Spit on Your Grave (2010) :-

My ooh My....!!! A spine chilling jaw dropping thriller movie which needs a good stomach to watch its entire run. When punishment becomes severe , people would fear to their last bone even to think anything wrong and this movie exactly brings out to you. What happens when few human animals destroy a women life when they hunt her , rape and torment her and torture her post leaving her in woods to die like some hunted animal, what if she survives such incident ? Will she keep weeping in her room or will she be out there to take her revenge. This is exactly such movie where she steps on boldly to teach every single one of them a lesson. Those perfect moments when she gives back those words to the same people who used it against her while she was destroyed by them was just awesome.Though its too gore and brutal the way she takes revenge on them one by one , yet the maker allowed us to feel her anger and frustration so to empathize with her actions. This movie cant be in view list for everyone and definitely needs a strong mind to process it. But for me this is one of best revenge based movies not to be missed if you can digest it.

Sense and Sensibility (1995)

Sense and Sensibility (1995)

A perfect family drama with such a wonderful star cast which includes two beautiful women Emma Thompson and Kate Winslet. This is exactly the movie from where Kollywood flick " Kandukondain Kandukondain" was copied from. Added to that we also hava Hugh Grant and Alan Rickman playing their best role in this movie. Whats most catching thing in the film is its cinematography and sound tracks. Such a pleasant visually stunning movie with the back drop of London in early 70's. The mannerism in which love was dealt among people was so different and the way they express their feelings in those days were totally amazing and this movie succeeded in bringing those times beautifully here on the screen. Slow but yet one of finest romantic family drama i would say and is one of period films not to be missed.

At First Sight (1999)

At First Sight (1999) - " See What We See "

A perfect romantic drama with a title name so apt for the story line. It was so lovely to watch such a film which blends with you so easily and that you can easily connect with the characters to experience their inner feelings of true self. A blind man (Virgil) almost from his birth falls in love with a beautiful young women (Amy) and the way they experience each other their love was portrayed wonderfully well. Especially the scene when Virgil describes the sounds of rain to amy was so beautiful and heart touching. But when his darkness unfolds and as he gets back his vision , this experience towards life with his visual references and his struggle to understand even the simple basic human emotions were perfectly captured. Though this struggle to be a normal person creates more distance among them , yet the way Amy stays true to him or he stays true to her was just what such a movie deserves. BGM was so amazing throughout the movie and i would say this movie is a experience to watch. Gave me a experience of watching bollywood flick "Tare Zameen Par". A classic love tale not to be missed.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=vM7dUhEK92c ( Gigi Worth - At First Sight Soundtrack - Love Is Where You )

Efter brylluppet- Danish ( 2006 ) After the Wedding

Efter brylluppet- Danish ( 2006 ) After the Wedding

What would a person do when his days are counted and that he is dying of a disease. You either do what it takes to quench your desires or you would take decisions quickly to settle things to your family so they stay good after your demise. Unlike Breaking bad , here Jorgen takes a different path to settle things for his family and uniting his wife to her Ex-husband so her life is secure . Mads Mikkelsen ( jacob ) is playing this Ex-Husband role and he was damn perfect fit to that character. Whats story with Jacob and why he got separated with Helene will all got covered in the movie .

More then Mads Mikkelsen performance , i just liked Jorgen character so much in this movie. You just cant aviod feeling sympathy to this character by the way he turns his life for his family and the hard decisions he has to take for them which is more hurting then the disease itself. Even that love between daughter and step father was portrayed so beautifully here. The last few minutes of the film when he cries saying " I dont want to die " , you just cant prevent yourself crying out with tears or when Anna says to his step dad that she loves him more then any when she gets to know her dad is counting his last days , it would just melt your heart right away. This is definitely one of beautiful heart wrenching Emotional drama which could impact you for hours or days even after watching this film. One of finest piece of Movie none needs to miss.

A Walk Among the Tombstones (2014)

A Walk Among the Tombstones (2014) - " Felt like a alternative version of Vettaiyadu Vellaiyadhu Kollywood flick "

A different Psychological crime investigation thriller from Liam Neeson with a totally different touch completely opposite to his Taken Movie. A private detective Matt ( Liam ) been hired by a person who is a drug trafficker to find the two persons who kidnapped and killed his wife even after he paid ransom to them. So as Liam gets his game on to track the evidences , he starts to notice a pattern on the killing along with other murders happened in the same town. But the twist is when the killers are more of a psychopath serial killers and their modus operandi seems to be bizzard. How Liam tracks down these killers forms the other part of story.

Well movie is slow and it takes its own time to reveal itself in bits and pieces. At few places it even loses its grip and gets totally out of track from the actual story line just so to get the run-time on.Adding to that is that TJ boys unwanted introduction to the movie which is totally awkward and gives a irritating feel. But leaving all that behind , this movie is average investigation thriller which will keep you engaged for one time watch. Okay type movie but do-not expect a all in all action packed movie which we normally see from Liam.

Somewhere in Time ( 1980 )

Somewhere in Time ( 1980 ) - " How far would you travel to find love of your life "

Blown away by the sense of madness in love which eludes beyond time when you find someone who makes you feel that she\he is everything to you and that there is nothing more you need in your life. Such a kind of joy is what this film brings to you. Recently have watching " In Time " movie but this one "Somewhere in Time " is a father to such genre a perfect Romantic time travel classic movie. BGM was at best throughout the film and even the script made me feel like listening to the symphony with such a blissful feel. Tears is not a option during last few minutes of this lovely movie. Submerse yourself in ocean of love filled with emotions , a Wonderful feel good period film not to be missed by any.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rf8C_fkEXqQ ( Somewhere in Time Theme - John Barry & Roger Williams )

As Above , So below ( 2014 )

As Above , So below ( 2014 )

A group of people go beneath Paris catacombs in search of Philosopher's Stone Which is thought to possess great magical powers also it was believed to hold power to convert any metals to gold in contact. This was also called as Flamel Stone named after the Alchemist who was successful in reproducing such stone and he hid that stone deep down the earth to keep it safe and that the Tablet in Nicholas Flamel Tomb was considered to have secret Symbols and Ciphers which lead to this location. So this group of people in this film were able to decipher that Mysterious tablet and whether they were able to get to the stone or not falls the rest of the story.

Whats so catchy about this movie is its making , never even guessed it that this would be such a engaging movie actually. It was like as if we are traveling along with them under those caves exploring that hard paths and tunnels , it was definitely not a easy thing to make. It was as if we are watching National treasure or Indiana Jones movies all over again and if you like adventurous cum thriller movie , this will definitely impress you for sure. Those symbolism , that secret doors and tunnels were all catchy and the last scene when they come out of manhole was definitely mind bending finishes. Total movie captured in Handy-cam and they really made it good. Overall this is one thriller movie not to be missed.

Nicolas Flamel ( http://alchemylab.com/flamel.htm )

Guardians of the Galaxy ( 2014 )

Guardians of the Galaxy ( 2014 )

Was on a wait list for long and finally had a chance to watch this movie. For sure its a decent action cum Sci-Fi adventure movie .With those new characters introduction who are out to protect the galaxies from harm , storyline was engaging and gripping too. CG works were cool at most and this is definitely a movie worth watching once.

The Equalizer (2014)

The Equalizer (2014) - " Will you stand and watch if you can do something to a situation, well that's the beginning of a story "

Enjoyed a complete action entertainer after a long time. I just couldn't believe that Denzel Washington can do a role like this even now and its definitely a wow factor. Actually i was thinking how he would really make it into such a movie now but i was totally wrong. Right from the word go , this movie kept its accelerator on and raced towards the end. Plot is so regular as we seen in many other movies like Leon the profession or Man from nowhere etc.but yet this movie had its own jaw dropping moments. Next to the stunning performance from Denzel , its the BGM which attracts us most and especially the BGM during last fight scene under the rain from fire alarm inside the store was intense. Also that slow motion capture while he destroys a container ship with his walking style along with a right perfect bgm was just mind blowing.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2_0m-hFonXU ( The Equalizer Official Soundtrack And Song Vengeance By Zack Hemsey )

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gGv9Am9Od-c ( he Equalizer - Main Theme - Soundtrack OST Official 2014 )

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jCJ1pLieMoA ( The Equalizer Soundtrack | Eminem - Guts Over Fear ft. Sia 2014 )

Also the best part of the movie with all these factors is its powerful dialogues here and there..like...

When you pray for rain, you gotta deal with the mud too.
I am offering you a chance to do the right thing. Take it.
I want the head of the snake.
He is not here for seeking help. he is here for seeking permission...
I can keep going , Brick by brick , Dollar by Dollar , Body by body...
What do you see when you look at me...

and many more..

This movie also has its fare share of Logic flaws here and there but yet with a meticulously done screenplay it supersedes everything. I cant rate this with all other action movies but my experience with watching this movie was great and thoroughly enjoyed it. Though the movie is nothing new as i said already , but the way it was made especially with Denzel's screen presence with this two sided cameo acting steals the show. This will definitely be a treat for action movie lovers and one definitely not to be missed.

Kış Uykusu - Turkish ( 2014 ) Winter Sleep

Kış Uykusu - Turkish ( 2014 ) Winter Sleep - " One Man's Journey to find meaning for life and relationship "

Nuri Bilge Ceylan's yet another magical film , which takes you to a journey of Human Emotions , their inner feelings and their soul searching for a answer to find the purpose of their existence. This everything well packed in a single most brilliant movie which ran for 3hr and 16 min which just felt so quick once you get along with it. Its about life of Aydin who is a former actor cum a rich wealthy person in locality owning a hotel for tourists adding to that many lands , renting houses and living a kings life there with all needs coming to his table. But when a man gets everything he needs there will be always something which he is longing for and here in this case his relationship with his young wife Nihal & his sister Necla went sour.So this movie is about the how Aydin starts to realize life how it is and how he adapts to accept it as it comes by making amends to his wife to win back his relationship with her and whether this search for answer lead to his enlightenment forms remaining part of the story.

Though the movie is lengthy, it would still be a experience to watch it if you can empathize with the characters played and blend with it. More to that its how this picture perfect cinematic frames which glues your eyes to it makes it more engaging and poetic. Every single frame in this movie is a virtual treat and no wonder what else we can expect from a talent like Nuri. That village near Anatolia , those cave shaped house that entire locality is just what a man desire to settle in and the way this film captures these places to silver screen is just breathtaking. Its definitely a virtual ride for sure and more to that the BGM is so melancholic giving us a melting feel. Special mention for some scenes were Argument between his sister n himself or the discussion between Aydin & wife or the pre climax scene where Ismail burn money in fire were all wonderfully made. This movie is definitely a treat for any world cinema liker and definitely not to be missed. But be sure you are well prepared to watch this lengthy saga before making a choice. For me its just yet another finest masterpiece from Nuri.

The Elevator: Three Minutes Can Change Your Life ( 2013 )

The Elevator: Three Minutes Can Change Your Life ( 2013 )

A Average psychological thriller which revolves within a elevator where one person who is a famous TV anchor for Win Million Dollar Quiz show is been kidnapped by a women locked inside a Struck up Elevator and she promises to cut every part of his body with every wrong question he answers. As the questions gets coming and her torture begins , more reasons reveal itself on why she is doing this to him. Movie starts good initially but there are many logic skips or illogical scenes which pulls this movie down. But still the way the story is revealed with every question and the twists it comes with it makes it watch at-least. Movie is not that good as other horror movie " Devil " or the torture treatment or the background story itself doesn't justify thr whole concept and so it fades away especially in last 20 minutes. But still this is worth once time watch for thriller movie seekers.

Das Leben der Anderen - German (2006) The Lives of Others

Das Leben der Anderen - German (2006) The Lives of Others

Tag line : Before the fall of the Berlin wall , East Germany's Secret Police Listened to your Secrets

No wonder why The Lives of Others won 2006 Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film. What a experience it was watching this beautiful thriller cum drama. Such a beautifully scripted movie starts of so slow but gradually gets intense as it progresses. Its all about surveillance and how a Dramatist Georg Dreyman along with his wife Christa maria are been monitored after State security secret agents bugged their house entirely to watch every move.But one secret agent while running surveillance gets emotionally connected with these couple lifes and instead of reporting the strange incidents he starts to hide them in-order to save the couple. But will Wiesler Succeed in keeping them out of danger form basis of this movie . Whatever be it , the way that human emotions are portrayed here was very touchy and especially at the end when a book was published with dedication to Wiesler was so heart wrenching. This is a slow running movie but worth every second but if you are expecting to watch a high speed adrenaline thriller then this might be a bad choice. For me i personally enjoyed it and any world cinema liker should not miss it.

Malcolm X ( 1992 )

Malcolm X ( 1992 )

Yet another one of finest biographical movie i watched. Its about Malcolm a Afro American Muslim leader who fought for Human rights and injustice to Black people in North America. Played by Denzel Washington as Malcolm (a) X had done this role so perfectly. The struggle , his early life and his conversion to Muslim later to be raised as a National Leader for Nation of Muslim Organization was wonderfully depicted in this movie. Though this movie is more religious to a great extent and more of a preaching kind of thing which slows this movie down a lot , yet excluding this factor and just seeing it as a Biography , sure this would impress a lot. That goosebumps scene when he goes to visit his brother in police station with his bodyguards was stunning. Though this movie had good highlight scenes yet somehow the run time of 3hr 21 minutes will pull you down. Ending was sad by the way such a leader was banished from this world yet his struggle , his cause and his fights were key factors for what America is now . Movie worth watching once if you have that much patience and yes will be a experience for biographical movie likers.

I Stand Alone ( Seul Contre Tous ) 1998

I Stand Alone ( Seul Contre Tous ) 1998

This movie clearly sets a example for this quote " Empty Brain is Devils Workshop " . Such a sick movie though it started of well with POV from the protagonist perspective while he keeps narrating his own sick story here , it initially felt as if its a movie on Survival of Fittest or a Person turning against the society when he has got nothing to lose but i was wrong. Yes it deals with the most cruel part of society where it just couldn't give opportunity to a common when he needs it the most and having said such persons have no option but to think of taking desperate measures to keep their stomach fed .Though the pain and suffering is very much understandable , yet this Sick Bas***d right from kicking his Pregnant wife while killing his unborn child or with no sense killing the person who brought his daughter to him when she had reached puberty or at last taking a unexpected irritating measure to have a relationship with his own daughter is of extreme brutality to it. I felt he could have rather killed himself that would have been a better ending though but this is something unacceptable to encourage such a pedophile scumbag faggot.Let him be with any reasoning to his actions but that is not something of a digestible proportion. This is one of most disturbing movie i saw in recent times and this is not definitely for all. Avoid as much as possible

Djinn (2013)

Djinn (2013)

First thing first , lets not confuse with JINN Movie which was released on 2014. Unlike that movie DJINN is more of a horror film and does scare you at times. Though not much details were explored regarding the Jinn world in this film but still their Dark power and their capability are well explained. This is loosely based on true Incident occurred in legends of Jazeerat Al Hamra in Ras Al Khaimah ( U.A.E ) . Its about a couple who travel back to their native without knowing that its a ghost village and that husband is once a kid born to man and a demon mother but he was later cleansed and taken away from her mother to a different town . So his mother is on lookout for him and to make him come back to his native to take over the village and dominate it. So this is a fight between a innocent wife with Gods will vs the demon who is a jinn trying to breakup his husband from her. Movie plot though looks good , still it could have been more better as it was predictable at most part and that the CG works were not so impressive. Yet it is definitely worth watching once .

[ Reference Utube link : www.youtube.com/watch?v=GpiX57GP7nE ]
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More details about the ghost village with pictures : http://adambacker.blogspot.in/…/ghost-village-jazirat-al-ha…

If i Stay ( 2014 )

If i Stay ( 2014 )

Perfect Musical Romantic Drama. There are not many movies which could beat you of the hook but this one just gets you in , blends you with it and makes you travel along. Such a clear perfect slow but beautiful love story. Plot is so different with a varied Point of view , movie exploring Out of Body experience during trauma and that your soul given a chance to make a choice whether to stay or move towards the light. Only those who are strong at will stay back and the choices they make decide on the people who are waiting for them on return. So cool , Chloë Grace Moretz as Mia was so perfect and that with the music from Cello n Guitar gets to you. Human emotions , sacrifices people do for each other , the pain of love and separation , Differences and understanding and more to all Parents love to their children every aspects are captured in this film. Music is a great plus to it though most of it is of Rock band yet some are so cool with some great lyrics. Special mention that last track Breath Deep Breath clear would get tears to your eyes with no choice. Great movie but not for everyone. Movie is Slow and Music is all , if you are one who love such movies then this is a treasure hunt for them .Dont miss it.

Breath Deep , Breath Clear
Know that am hear..Know that am hear
Waiting...
Stay Strong.,Stay Gold
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lp6MUboaOqw

Take my mind and take my pain
Like an empty bottle takes the rain
And heal, heal, heal, heal
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hp73TereM_U ( Heal Song )

Maze Runner ( 2014 )

Maze Runner ( 2014 ) :-

Really not that boring movie as i seen few comments about this movie. Yes story is cliche at most and at times those young boys were too immature with their performance . adding to that the explanation for their capture and locking them down was not so clear or acceptable , but all being said this movie still kept me engaged as i just love the CG works and walk around Maze ground. Its as if exploring a secret place and it was thrill and cool. Not the best movie but at same time not a movie which needs to be avoided. Worth watching just once.