2009 certainly wasnt best of years, though it still gave films like DevD, Kaminey etc etc. But in comparison to 2008 it fell short for me. Also, I couldnt get a single film that I could give a full 5 on 5(may be I didnt get a high emotional film in 2009).
1. Kaminey
Excellent performances, Shahid in a never seen before role and clear example of how well a excellent director can utilise the acting capabilities of a actor which Vishal does here. Wish kaminey title track was used in some better way along with the lines "kabhi hum kaminey nikle, kabhi tum kaminey". Also, special mention to Bhope bhau and Tope bhau.
2. Dev D
Very Bold film, so much that it took some months for me to accept it fully. Various parts of the film simply hits at you, atleast it did with me. When I read the interview of Anurag Kashyap that the film shows how misunderstandings and ego problem can destroy relationships, I was certain that I will like the film. Eventually, I loved it so what if it took time. Anurag Kashyap's best work after Black Friday, and probably one of best musicals ever. Amazing screenplay,editing and theuse of songs in parts works very well. The re entry part of Dev D before Interval is my favourite sequence from the film.
3. 3Idiots
2009 had lots of overhyped films and 3idiots was also one of them, but unlike rest films, 3idiots lived upto the expectations. It was highly entertaining, infact the entertainment value is to such extent that director takes cinematic liberties and you say -its okk,chalta hai. More of that has to go for the screenplay that keeps the viewer enjoy the film and think less. The film wasnt preachy and still the message came along regarding the education system very well. Along with Aamir Khan, it was Omi Vaidya who impressed a lot with his comic timing. Who will forget his dialogue delivery or the 5th sept speech scene.
4. Luck by Chance
It was my top film of year until Kaminey came in August. Farhan Akhtar as a actor impressed once again after Rock on. Zoya Akhtar as a director did a great job, the subject of the film that laid emphasis on the dreams, the ways we try to get our dreams, the hurdles we face and the most important factor we require in achieving dreams is luck. Best part of the film was that at the end, we get to see 2 perspective - one of farhan(that is wrong but many follow it), second of konkana(that is right but not many follow it). Sapno se bhare naina picturisation is simply awesome.
5. Paa
Amitabh Bachchan does something different at this age again and ofcourse he doesnt fail at all. Main credit goes to make up man only but had it been some other actor, Auro wouldnt have the same charm. Also, it was nice to see Vidya Balan being loved by lot, she was really good in the film.
6. London Dreams
A rare film which wont be in the top10 of many film lovers. I loved it for the feel that I get, thats what I am always looking for in films and this film has that in excess. Also the fact that Barso Yaaron and Jashn hai jeet ka are so wonderfully used. Salman Khan gives a great performance(leave aside his climax dialogue delivery).
7. Delhi6
There are so many metaphors used in this film. It took 2 viewings, infact three to fully understand all. Not a film for aam janta, probably the reason why film flopped and was termed as 'boring'. Though Abhishek was good as a Nri with a different accent, it was Rakesh Mehra's direction and narration style that made me like the film lot. Rehna tu song use came completely as a surprise, took time to accept it but eventually did, a song representing city.
8. Wake Up Sid
Quite a unusual pair but still Ranbir-Konkana works a lot. Ranbir as a careless boy who doesnt think about future until circumstances turn him a responsible guy. Konkana on the contrary knows what she wants to achieve and she does that quite well. Leaving asides weak romantic angle of ranbir-konkana, there wasnt any flaw in this film.Loved the climax sequence connection with rain and tochi's vocals of iktara in it.
9. Love Aaj Kal
Had I not bunked college that day and seen Love Aaj Kal 3rd time, it wouldnt have been in my top10 and termed as 'Average' by me. But that wasnt the case, it deserved to be liked a lot. Imtiaz succeeds in establishing some key sequences so well, the old n new generation comparisons or the break up celebration. Saif and Deepika both give a very good performance, still bit more effort in some shots would had made it a even better product. Saif should better stop dancing or do something about his stiffness. And ofcourse Imtiaz spoiled my fav song Aahun aahun by not utilising it to its best.
10. 13B
One of rare thrillers, where until the end you are not sure what next will happen. The film though had its share of dull moments but those were far and few. Madhavan and Neetu's chemistry was awesome.
Films that just missed the top10 were :
All the Best -> It was a very good comedy film(probably among top3 comedy films of 2009 if not no1).
Rocket Singh -> Loved the salesman concept and shimit amin's direction.
Main Aur Mrs Khanna -> Liked the subject, kareena and sohails performance.
Wanted -> Salman in a complete action role after long time. Wish the songs were also that good.
Kurbaan -> Had rensil cut the love story into 10 minutes and trimmed the songs, brought the terrorism angle more properly and used the title track in the narration, kurbaan not only would had been in my top10 but also people would had liked it if not loved it, as of now they completely rejected it.
Films that Dissappointed me :
Ajab Prem Ki Gajab Kahani -> Though I liked it, it wasnt a great film. The Upen angle in the story simply re-created Singh is King and affected the remaining part a lot.
Tum Mile -> Poor execution of the 26th july sequences by kunal, though the past story had lot of maturity in it
Raaz the Mystery Continues -> The original idea was good, but the final execution wasnt upto the mark.
Blue -> Promote the film with hype of the sea sequences and when the film comes, exactly the scenes that were in promos come again that too at the end of film. What else to say!
Whats your rashee -> This film shows how stubborn a person can be. Ashutosh wanted to make a long 3 hour film, so no cutting of songs, full versions in each rashee, making the screenplay not bearable at all.
Hoping, 2010 is a good year in terms of quality and also I get lots of films that I can rate 5 out of 5 :d
Jack Dawson of 'Titanic', so brillaintly he portrayed the character of a young guy who despite being poor isnt shy of falling in love with a richgirl and dies in the process of saving her from the falling ship i.e Titanic. My favourite scenes are actually two here, one is when he tries to prevent Rose from jumping and other is the climax one when he asks Rose to promise that she will live no matter what.
