I ended up watching near to 30 movies, still didn't see few major ones but a lot more than I have seen in past and would like to watch more in future.
Thor2, Elysium, Man of Steel, The Lone Ranger and The Hunger Games : Catching the fire, were among some of major disappointments.
While in animated movies, I loved The Smurfs2 and Frozen.
Here's my list of Top 5 movies :
Not seen single Formula One race ever, and probably won't in future too. Yet this movie was able to move me so much, a highly engaging biopic on James Hunt and Niki Lauda, how they started from Formula Three and moved up, and how different both were in going towards goals and their lifestyles. Daniel Bruhl for me deserved Osacar nomination, as Niki Lauda his accent and mannerisms were so applaudable. Chris Hemsworth for once impressed me after not having liked him in Thor avatar. Hans Zimmer's background score adds extra layer to the plot. Also, the screenplay is very tight and pacy, the rivalry between Lauda and Hunt is something to see, its more of a friendly rivalry. Easily one of most enjoyable bio-pics for me.
When you call Happiness an enemy, then its too late. Then you have already lost.
2. Her
Last time a lonely guy fell in love with a woman while writing letters and posting them in lunchbox (irrfan khan starrer). Here, he falls in love with a newly bought artificial intelligent operating system which has a female voice by Scarlett Johansson. When was last time that you don't see a character in entire movie, only her voice and yet how much you adore and love her. Samantha is funny, sexy, teasing, seduces and despite being a operating system gives hope and company to Theodore, who eventually falls in love. Whats great is, the concept of Samantha isn't limited to just being operating system becoming aid for Theodore to see his mistakes regarding ex-wife or view life in different manner, but Samantha herself explores various traits of humans that develops her emotions and feelings. She is more or less a human who isn't visible. The end is kinda of heart-breaking but it serves purpose of knowing how to love. Special mention to that funny game sequence once with Theodore, and then later when his friend is working on one. Great performance by Joaquin Phoenix, and the writing of movie is pretty strong with some very romantic moments.
Sometimes I think I have felt everything I am ever gonna feel. And from here on out, I am not gonna feel anything new. Just lesser versions of what I have already felt.
I love movies where characters do insane or crazy mad stuff, like Pulp Fiction. American Hustle falls in that category as almost every character gets to behave in unusual manner which is still lovable to watch on screen. The plot is pretty average, its more of a character driven movie. Pace is tad slow but it didn't bother me, I was just enjoying it so much. Christian Bale's looks aint much to like but his performance as always is damn good, Jenniffer Lawerence playing his wife has some funniest scenes and that one where she dances madly or argues about oven getting fire. Liked the friendship angle between Christian and Jeremy Renner. Amy Adams and Bradley Cooper were great in their supporting roles. Special mention to Robert De Niro who does special appearance, in a tense scene.
You are nothing to me, until you are everything.
4. The Great Gatsby
Leonardo Di Caprio movies usually impress me like Aamir does in hindi ones. To add to it, this was a romantic one which he did after quite a while. That scene where he shows what he has been upto for his love in all these years while becoming worthy for her, and 'Young & Beautiful' track playing along it just showed di caprio's crazy love who would go to any extent to have her. Another interesting aspect of movie was the tease director did with Leonardo introduced after almost 30 mins of movie gone, building all the hype of who really Gatsby is, and then when he appears with that smile and glass of wine, it was simply a wow moment. Amitabh Bachchan also does suitably well in small cameo. While Tobey Maguire who narrates whole story was efficient too. Only the army sequences looked out of track in a otherwise very romantic movie that has a sad end. Special mention to the green light reference and background score.
All the bright precious things fade so fast, and they don't come back.
5. Prisoners
Hugh Jackman dominated movie, who is desperate to find his kidnapped daughter. How from a caring worried father he transforms into a person who would do to someone exactly what might be happening with his daughter. The torture scenes are hard to watch, and simultaneously Jake Gyllenhaal is trying to solve the case. Love the car scene where Jackman shows his angst against Jake. Also, good open ending to the movie allowing you to make your own interpretations. Not a pacy thriller but engaging to the core as the mystery to the girls missing remains till late end.
Pray for the best, but prepare for the worst.
Thor2, Elysium, Man of Steel, The Lone Ranger and The Hunger Games : Catching the fire, were among some of major disappointments.
While in animated movies, I loved The Smurfs2 and Frozen.
Here's my list of Top 5 movies :
1. Rush
When you call Happiness an enemy, then its too late. Then you have already lost.
2. HerSometimes I think I have felt everything I am ever gonna feel. And from here on out, I am not gonna feel anything new. Just lesser versions of what I have already felt.
3. American Hustle
You are nothing to me, until you are everything.
Leonardo Di Caprio movies usually impress me like Aamir does in hindi ones. To add to it, this was a romantic one which he did after quite a while. That scene where he shows what he has been upto for his love in all these years while becoming worthy for her, and 'Young & Beautiful' track playing along it just showed di caprio's crazy love who would go to any extent to have her. Another interesting aspect of movie was the tease director did with Leonardo introduced after almost 30 mins of movie gone, building all the hype of who really Gatsby is, and then when he appears with that smile and glass of wine, it was simply a wow moment. Amitabh Bachchan also does suitably well in small cameo. While Tobey Maguire who narrates whole story was efficient too. Only the army sequences looked out of track in a otherwise very romantic movie that has a sad end. Special mention to the green light reference and background score.
All the bright precious things fade so fast, and they don't come back.
Hugh Jackman dominated movie, who is desperate to find his kidnapped daughter. How from a caring worried father he transforms into a person who would do to someone exactly what might be happening with his daughter. The torture scenes are hard to watch, and simultaneously Jake Gyllenhaal is trying to solve the case. Love the car scene where Jackman shows his angst against Jake. Also, good open ending to the movie allowing you to make your own interpretations. Not a pacy thriller but engaging to the core as the mystery to the girls missing remains till late end.
Pray for the best, but prepare for the worst.
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