Chronicle [Views]

Directed by Josh Trank
Imdb link -> http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1706593/

Three highschool friends gain super-powers from a wierd incident. They are happy that they have something anyone else doesn't have, they could control and do things the way they want. But, what they don't know is 'With great powers, comes great responsibility'. How the misuse of their powers turns the lives of not just these three but the people living in the same city in danger.

In super-power films, one thing is usual that there would be a person who has got some problems in life, here its Andrew (Dane DeHaan) who is shy, gets beaten by school kids, has a mother who is ill and has a abusive drunkard father. Not only Andew, but his two other highschool friends, one being his cousin Matt (Alex Russell) and Steve (Micheal. Jordan) also get the power to fly things or themselves. The first 20-30 mins of film is narrated through the point of view of Andrew ala LSD style, a camera Andrew uses throughout the movie to film every incident of his life. One may get little tired of watching it for too long, but it works quite well for me, not over-done at all.

The problem in film comes with the quick change in attitude of Andrew, who firstly mis-uses power during car sequence, then feels humiliated while trying to make out with a girl during a party, and then the lightening sequence with Steve. One may understand why Andrew does all  that, but if only that part was higlighted more where Andrew was about to become a massive destructer for every person living in that city, it could had helped a lot in connecting to his reactions towards his dad or friends.

Also, the mystery isn't revealed as to what actually led to those superpowers, the only thing we are told is they visited a rock kind of thing and eventually got those powers. And the plot involving Matt and his girlfriend was not interesting at all, the writing could had been engaging there.

I liked Dane DeHaan performance a lot, specially his dialogue delivery syncs very well with his character sketch which is more of a loser, and a laidback person. Alex was good, while Micheal a bit over the top. The guy enacting Andrew's father was effective in few scenes he had.

Overall, Chronicle is a film that's good for all the stuffs the three friends do with those powers, and the mis-use Andrew does in the end. But, the story as a whole fails to create magic, especially for the treatment of final 30 mins.

Man on a Ledge [Views]

Directed by Asger Leth
Imdb link -> http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1568338/

A man, Nick (Sam Worthington) is standing on a ledge trying to prove his innocence. He was convicted for a crime, he never committed. To help him out, he seeks help of Lydia (Elizabeth Banks).

The film has good quotient of thrilling moments, for most part of the film it keeps you on the edge of the seat. There are few loop-holes though, for instance the sequences between Joey (Jamie Bell) and Angie (Genesis) distract the serious plot that we are very much engaged into. Plus, the sequences happening while Nick is standing on the ledge, do not quite bring the same impact. In a scene, ts hard to believe that in real a journalist just to cover a story would risk the life of a already dying person. Also, why is it that the crowd is so eager to see him jump.. I couldn't really digest that.

What works is the scenes between Lydia and Nick, they had good chemistry and their conversations take the movie forward making you guess what's next in store. Plus, there is a uncertainity about Nick that whether he is in real a innocent guy or not, and if he would really jump early or by end etc.

Mike (Anthony Mackie) plot should had been developed more. While the action scenes are pretty ordinary.

On the whole, despite its flaws, its a good enough thriller to be seen once.

Love You To Death [Views]

Directed by Rafeeq Ellias 

Imdb link -> http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1774473/

A dark comedy film that works in pieces mainly for the characterization of the characters, guy interested in money and ambition, girl into the environment stuff, mother prefers video games, father likes wild life, servant dreams of massage parlours in Goa, a small dog 'baby' suffering from human trauma's, a theatre teacher allowing his students to practice by killing the girl in real and a friend of the girl playing a tarrot card reader.

What lets down the film is the screenplay that's bit dull, and the humour that never makes you laugh a lot. Yuki Ellias was the best among all actors in the film, Chandan Roy was a bit restrained and in one scene he totally went into Kaminey mode. Good to see Suhasini Mulay after a long time. Rest cast was decent.

Rafeeq Ellias as a director excels in some particular sequences only. Also, its hard to understand that Chandan and his mom agrees to meet Yuki at a party knowing she might try to kill them.

Some of the best moments from the film would be, the complete doctor sequence which was so hillarious, the theatre teacher sequence, the scene where Yuki prepares food for Chandan and his mom, and the 'Mudh mudh ke na dekh' finale. Also, the interval sequence was classically shot, much like a metaphor.

Overall, Love you to Death could had been much better if the treatment was good. Its a different kind of film, so watchable atleast once.

Movie Analysis : Gali Gali Chor Hai

The promos gave a feeling of 'how bad' this film would be. The film turned out to be on same lines, but not as bad as I thought it would be.

Based on corruption, whether its police or politicians or theif or lawyer.... all demand money irrespective of their fraud. The story resembles the famous Tv Serial Office Office to certain extent. What lets the film down, is the sub-plot of the cliched wife-husband-pg story, and a terrible climax. A wife having probs with her husband showing too much interest in the girl who lived at their house as paying guest, could had been acceptable if you weren't making a hard-hitting film because to be frank, the corruption plot is very well done thanks to Vijay Raaz, Anu Kapoor and Akshay Khanna. Even, the ram leela sequences are good if you ignore the over-the top Amit Mistry.

The direction of Rumi Jaffery is average, with a screenplay thats weak and the ordinary dialogues. Even the editing is bad, so many jump cuts.

Most of the songs are used to slow down the narration, only Mohit's song is pleasant to the ears. Veena Malik's item number is ridiculous, Mamta Sharma repeats herself in same type of singing like 'Munni' song, while choreography is a big yawn, and Veena can't dance. Special mention to the disaster costumes given to her in the song.

Akshay Khanna despite a good performance should not do these kinda of films. Shreya Saran was decent, Mugdha Godse hasn't been getting a good role ever since Fashion, same applies to this film. Annu Kapoor was fantastic, plays a cop role 2nd time in row with such conviction and that brilliant dialect.

Satish Kaushik is nice, but nothing fresh. Vijay Raaz is nice. Murli Sharma is fine.

Overall, Gali Gali Chor Hai is a below average film.. good in few parts and intolerable in rest.


Verdict : Below Average

Movie Analysis : Agneepath

There are two exact sequences from old Agneepath in this newer version, one exact dialogue scene and few same sequences handled differently. Rest portion has been changed, in terms of settings and screenplay. Dialogues are fresh too. Yet, the film fails because the vision of new director 'Karan Malhotra' is just too weak.

The main plot is the same, Vijay (Hrithik Roshan) as a small child watches his father Master Dinnanath Chauhan (Chetan Pandit) die in front of him by conspiracy set against him through Kaancha Cheena (Sanjay Dutt). Vijay seeks revenge now, and as he grows up he aims to become stronger to fight against Kaancha Cheena one day, to get back his village Mandwa which Kaancha has taken away.

The main reason why this new version of Agneepath not working for me is, the different vision I have from Karan Malhotra. Karan presents Vijay a lot more emotional with the anger stored inside that unleashes at various moments. I strongly believe a revenge film should refrain from emotional moments as much as possible, but that's not the case here. Here, we see Vijay having problems to marry Kaali, breaking in tears watching his sister, or pre-climax scene with Kaali.. Infact, when a grown up Vijay for first time goes to Mandwa to meet Kancha, the emotional expression over-takes the anger, a big fail!

The film doesn't begin in right way either for me, not for the story.. the role of Master Dinnanath Chauhan. Chetan Pandit was good, not denying it.. but the impact of a master was missing so as to pity his death later. Thats why I felt, a very good contender for Master's role was in the film itself i.e Sachin Khedekar. Instead we see Sachin typecasted in a role that resembles Singham! Bad work on the characters by the casting person ....

There are various scenes where Karan fails as a director for me, one was Vijay-Kaancha first meet.. there had to be some dialogues there, instead a hug and breaking into Chikni Chameli song. Then, the famous sequence 'Vijay and his mom at dining table', more blame to Piyush Mishra here, as the writing was bad. I could like only the one moment in this scene, where Vijay breaks down eating rice.. with Kaali for not getting a single loving moment, the hug from his mother. And then, the climax.. I agree with Karan has the arguement that Kaancha is heavily built.. hence Vijay has to struggle, but he clearly over-did the no of times Vijay gets stabbed... you just can't misuse the word 'cinematic liberty' to such a large extent.

Sanjay Dutt as Kaancha Cheena was a very big dissappointment. Again, Karan Malhotra the culprit.. he fails to extract the kind of performance he should had. The look is stunning, but what about the dialect ? Such terrible dialogue delivery, and going into Vaastav mode again and agian.

Also, what was the point of repeating certain dialogues 5-6 times 'aatma na marti hai' or 'poochna toh mujhe hi padega', 'main maaru'. And, evil characters especially Kaancha and Surya (Pankaj Tripathi) have a habit of laughing a lot before/after speaking a dialgoue, what for ?

Kaali (Priyanka Chopra), her performance is good, though at times she goes into 'Pinky' mode of Kaminey. But, the way it was told Vijay-Kaali would be much more than old one, I thought they would present the romantic story beautifully, and it doesnt happen here. Infact, if they kept Kaali out of the screenplay, the film would had become slightly likeable as the mammoth 3 hrs length would had decreased, plus few emotional sequences out!

The best addition done into the film is 'Rauf Lala' (Rishi Kapoor), his performance is way above Sanjay Dutt. And, the writing is terrific here. Watch him in the conversation scene with Kaancha, or the one with his son Mazhar Lala (Rajesh Tandon) and the selling of a girl on both occasions. Not just his look, but the way Rishi has moudled himself into the character, clear effort is visible and it pays off brilliantly.

The screenplay would had worked better with some unwanted characters and scenes taken away, plus it would had then reduced the amount of time where we see Kaancha missing! You can't let the main villian stay away from limelight for too long. Editing by Akiv Ali is fine. Cinematography by Ravi K Chandran is superb, specially love the sequence where Vijay comes to Mandwa, and walks around the village.

Dialogues are ordinary, you miss punchlines from the movie when you come out, only one stays with you 'kamzor n pahelvaan one'. Costumes  from Manish Malhotra are another good highlight of the movie, Vijay in shirt mainly light colours, mostly white. While Kaancha always in black, and Priyanka mostly colourful sarees, love that red one.  Rishi Kapoor, in a typical pathan kind of attire. Background score is very loud, though in a way suits the film which is presented in same manner too.. yet what I miss is some good background themes throughout the movie. If you carefully notice, the old agneepath's theme is used twice here, re-worked.. specially like it when its used during young vijay's pistol scene with police.

'Shah ka Rutba' and 'Deva Shree Ganesha' are best used songs in the album, and they were my favs too.. so happy about it. Abhi mujh mein kahin fails to make any mark on me. O Saiyyan is used as a background. Gun gun guna is very well choreographed, yet it comes at a time when the story is just trying to pace up.. and as a result song slightly becomes mis-fit. Chikni Chameli is worst used song of the film, no proper scenes kept to lead to the Katrina's item number. As a result, if they had removed this song, it would had made no difference, Kaancha could had asked Vijay at bargad ka pedh 'kuch toh chahte hoge', and Vijay replied 'Mandwa', and directly cut to Kaancha beating Vijay. Common Sense a good film-maker/writer should have!

Katrina Kaif is amazing in the special apperance of 'Chikni Chameli', lovely choreography. Om Puri kinda of repeats the Don2 character, but this time he appears more interested in his character, his urge to raid Mandwa scene the best of all.

Zarina Wahab, was turning to be my fav since My name is Khan, but here she completely dissappointed me. Below the par performance. Rajesh Tandon is fine, Deven Bhojani over-does his problem act in the film. Arish as young Vijay was good, if I compare to old agneepath's Vijay, he is no where close.. but as a newbie, I quite liked his performance. Special mention to the scene where he points gun to a police inspector.

Hrithik Roshan has 3-4 best scenes in the film, one is when he feels its time to become stronger, second is when he is in boat and emotionally looking around at Mandwa village, once his homeplace. And lastly, 'Naam vijay chauhan, vijay dinna-nath chauhan poora naam'.. he doesn't copy Amitabh here, delivers dialogue in his own way.. and the anger with the gulaal red colour on face as he walks off, probably best scene of the movie. But, the dialogue should had ended at poora naam, and not extended further.. Clear case of over-trying by Karan Malhotra. And the scene, where his anger for Rauf Lala unleashes, Note how his walk slowly transforms into a angry run.. another of those fav moments from the film.

The best thing about Hrithik's portrayal of Vijay is, very rarely you feel he is even trying to copy Amitabh, as he is totally different. Most of the times, he emotes with his eyes. His performance is best until he meets Kaancha in the story. After that he falters, some blame to Karan for trying to keep his emotional side visible, and some to Hrithik because he shivers his face a lot during angry scenes, a thing that is getting monotonous about him whenever you see him in such a situation of a film. Even in the final poem reciting scene, he fails big time.


Overall, Agneepath is a weakly directed movie from Karan Malhotra, you may like the film if you connect with his vision. I couldn't and hence I disliked the film. Too many flaws in the film, with 3 hr movie length. The style in the film should had come naturally, instead here we see lots of shots where actor walks towards camera, build up shot of grown up Vijay etc etc. Karan Johar had a dream to make this cult film of his father a big hit, he has got his dream fulfilled, only wish he chose a good director too.. who would had given proper justice to the film. Its only Rishi Kapoor and parts of Hrithik Roshan's performance that pleased me..


Verdict : Average

The Descendants [Views]

Directed by Alexandar Payne

Imdb link -> http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1033575/

What is it that makes the women in my life destroy themselves ?

Matt King (George Clooney) has the responsibility of handling his two daughters, one has already got out of control, and the other isn't far away. His wife suffered a tragic boat accident, and after been in coma for some time, the doctor's finally give up on her. As her last wish, Matt wants every person whom she loved to come and visit her once in hospital. What he doesn't know is that there would be one person that he would have to himself find and bring in to meet her. A secret he was unaware of, which somewhat weakens him at a time when he needs lot of strength.

What I really loved about the film was its treatment. The screenplay has the humour as well as the drama to make you emotional. Story is very much common, what the director excels is in bringing the small things out of the chosen story, those various moments, the dilemna situations where you wonder what is right, and whether you should do something for a person you know has in a way dissappointed him! 

I like the way plot is built, there is no forced change in the behavior of daughters towards their father. Even at the end of film, there hasn't too much changed.. only change you see is they start having a emotional connect with him now. Maybe, it is because of their mother who is now gone. Or it is, most likely in my view for the time he spent with them while arranging everything so that their mother's final wish gets completed. That final shot of all three together is one of the best from the film. 

Cinematography is very good, specially the island sequences.. they look so beautiful. 

Some of my fav scenes would be, Matt running to his wife's friend to know the truth, which his elder daughter revealed to him. The scene where Matt talks to his wife alone in hospital, the only way he has to take all the anger inside out. The scenes between Matt and Sid (Nick Krause) are quite humurous, especially the 'retarded' dialogue one. The one where Matt decides about what he would do with the plot he is sole trustee of. And, the scene where the doctor tells Scotty about her mother.. for first time she shows the emotional side in a otherwise 'in a getting spoiled mode' throughout the film. 

George Clooney performance is very good, his expressions as a father who is unsure how he would tackle the two monsters of daughters.. and at the same time the pain he is going through after getting that shocking news about his wife. There are some silent scenes in movie involving him, like the one where he cries going at a place after knowing the name of the person. 

Amara Miller is very cute as a small child, love the way she replies back to her father.. and the final moments of film where she presents her emotional side very well too. 

Shailene Woodley looked beautiful, and a very good supporting role she had. She was the elder daughter, the one on whom Matt could rely on. Very spoilt, but realizing the need of the situation, she helped him though with all her attitude, and a boyfriend that travels everywhere. 

Nick Krause, was in the film only to bring a added humour into the screenplay. He does have 1-2 good advice sequences with Matt too. 

Also, actors who played Elizabeth's (Mattt's wife)  father and mother, were nice.. specially the father. Reminds me of the scene where he hits Sid on his face for laughing at Elizabeth's mother's condition. 

Overall, The Descendants has a beautiful take on family relationships especially father-daugther.. plus a journey of Matt, who tries to tie the loose ends of his life. 

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Yash.

Most Awaited Films of 2012

Here's my list of top 20 most awaited movies from 2012 :

P.S - The release dates are subjected to change.

Kahaani (March 9)
directed by Sujoy Ghosh, starring Vidya Balan

Based in Kolkata, story of a woman, who is pregnant and is in search of his husband. Vidya Balan looks impressive in its trailer, could be another of her powerful performances.

Shanghai (In between March - June)

directed by Dibakar Banerjee, starring Abhay Deol, Emraan Hashmi, Pitobash, Kalki Koechin

A political thriller about the rise of common man. The abhay-emraan due makes this one special, Dibakar told in a interview that these two have given powerful performances. Also, wonder if Kalki is once again paired against Abhay or not. 

Agent Vinod (March 23)
directed by Sriram Raghavan, starring Saif Ali Khan, Kareena Kapoor

A spy movie with a fantastic trailer. Some good humour with action and thrill on cards. Expectations high from Sriram whose last two films Johnny Gaddar and Ek Haseena Thi were loved by cinema lovers.

Ferrari ki Sawaari (April 27)
directed by Rajesh Mapuskar, starring Sharman Joshi

Vidhu Vinod Chopra production film, and Sharman Joshi in male lead. Vidya Balan's item number would add to the film's appeal. Also, the theme would be new, expecting something creative and fresh from it. It might be Sharman's first solo success.

Gangs of Wasseypur (May)
directed by Anurag Kashyap, starring Manoj Bajpayee, Nawazuddin, Shabana Azmi, Piyush Mishra

The film deals with coal mafia, based on Surajbhan Singh, the Bihar politician convicted for Murder. The theme may interest Gulaal lovers especially. Manoj and Shabana are powerful actors, and one can expect Anurag to handle them perfectly. Plus, Nawazuddin has been praised a lot by Anurag on twitter, so looking forward to his acting.

Jannat 2 (May 4)
directed by Kunal Deshmukh, starring Emraan Hashmi, Randeep Hooda, Esha Gupta

The trailer would be out in a week or two. I loved its earlier part, this time also the main theme is about Emraan believing in earning money quickly by any means. Randeep Hooda has risen as a actor ever since Once upon a time in Mumbai. And Esha would look to impress in her debut.

Dangerous Ishq (May 11)
directed by Vikram Bhatt, starring Karishma Kapoor, Jimmy Shergill, Rajneesh Duggal

Comeback film of Karishma kapoor, where she essays 5 different roles with the film based on 5 generations over past lives in 15th century. Vikram bhatt may impress a lot in one film and totally dissappoint in another. I hope Rajneesh has a substantial role in the film with Jimmy also there. Also, Himesh Reshmmiya has given the music.

Talaash (June 1)
directed by Reema Kagti, starring Aamir Khan, Rani Mukherjee, Kareena Kapoor

A murder mystery, the trailer didn't reveal much which is quite good. 3 powerful actors, and Reema got enough praise for her directorial debut Honeymoon travels pvt ltd. Also, music by Ram Sampath after Delhi Belly would be something to watch out for.

Rowdy Rathore (June 15)
directed by Prabhu Deva, starring Akshay Kumar, Sonakshi Sinha

2nd film of Prabhu after 'Wanted', and its again a action film. It could be the film that could re-define Akshay Kumar's career. Also, a chance to see how good the chemistry is between Sonakshi and Akshay.. as they will be seen later in 'Joker' also.

Barfi (July 13)
directed by Anurag Basu, starring Ranbir Kapoor, Priyanka Chopra, Ileana d Cruz

Modern Charlie chaplin who cant talk or listen, a comedy film that could be one of best of year if its well presented. Kites failed but I loved it and Basu always has been one of my favs director. The buzz of the trailer is, that the movie would be anticipated by everyone once its trailer is out. Ranbir-Priyanka chemistry was missing in Anjaana Anjaani, one hopes they are sizzling this time around. Also, south actress Ileana makes her hindi debut with this film.

Ek Tha Tiger (August)
directed by Kabir Khan, starring Salman Khan, Katrina Kaif, Ranvir Shorey

Salman Khan plays the role of a undercover agent of Indian Intelligence Agency. The film's action sequences are told to be inspired from Bourne Series. Also, Salman-Katrina were last seen in Yuvvraaj that didn't work. Kabir Khan is known for hard-hitting films in his own way, I expect different action film than the usual Salman films we have got accustomed to now.

Raaz 3 (August 31)
directed by Vikram Bhatt, starring Emraan Hashmi, Bipasha Basu, Jacqueline Fernandez

The film explores the horror of the human heart. Emraan-Bipasha paired for first time against each other. Both the previous raaz versions are close to me because of personal reasons. Hence, this also becomes a highly awaited film for me. Vikram Bhatt had directed 1st part, Mohit did the 2nd one, and now Vikram gets to direct again.

Heroine (September)
directed by Madhur Bhandarkar, starring Kareena Kapoor, Arjun Rampal, Randeep Hooda

The journey of a girl to stardom and what follows after that. Aishwarya was officially going to do it, but pregnancy made her leave the film. Kareena Kapoor is in right hands to give good performance, only thing is that Will Madhur form a screenplay that's different from Fashion as the main theme is holding some resemblance.. I am sure, once the trailer comes out.. these negative vibes will end. If the film works, Kareena could win best actress awards in 2013 everywhere.

Aiyya (September 28)
directed by Sachin Khandelkar, starring Prithiviraj, Rani Mukherjee

A anurag kashyap production, and remake of south film 'Arya', Prithivaj to make hindi debut. The story is about a Tamilian painter falling in love with a Maharashtrian girl. The name 'Anurag' always increases my expectations.

Lootera (October 26)
directed by Vikramaditya Motwane, starring Ranveer Singh, Sonakshi Sinha

Its his 2nd film after the much praised 'Udaan'. Ranveer plays a character who is fond of Dev Anand. A film set in 50's backdrop, as both Ranveer and Sonakshi fall in love under strange circumstances. Also, first film for Ranveer outside yashraj banner.

Yash Chopra untitled next (November)
directed by Yash Chopra, starring Shahrukh Khan, Katrina Kaif, Anushka Sharma

Yash chopra returns to direction after more than 5 yrs, last being Veer Zaara. Shahrukh-Katrina together in a movie for first time.. A R Rahman music and Gulzar lyricist.. its a total powerful cast and crew. But, the question remains, will Yash Chopra make a love story he has made in past and make today's youth bow down to it, or will he bow down and make a film that today's youth likes. I hope its the former, with mix of latter.

Once upon a time in Mumbai 2 (No date fixed yet)
directed by Milan Luthria, starring Akshay Kumar

There is no declaration of rest cast yet, the film is a sequel to the original one, as the story continues further. Akshay plays the character Emraan played, i.e Dawood. Its set in 80's and shows the rise of the evil prince to turn the king of Underworld. I loved the 1st part, very stylish and great punchlines. Expecting Milan to get in my good books again after dissappointing in The Dirty Picture.

Matru Ki Bijlee ka Mandola (No date fixed yet)
directed by Vishal Bharadwaj, starring Imran Khan, Anushka Sharma, Pankaj Kapur, Shabana Azmi

To work with a talented director would be blessing in disguise for Imran only if he takes this opportunity. Vishal has in past brought the best out of actors in his films like Saif in Omkara or Shahid in Kaminey. It also would be test of Anushka Sharma, as females in past have had key roles in vishal's films. To see Pankaj and Shabana together in a film, just increases the craze. Also, not to forget the music would be by Vishal Bharadwaj.

Bhaag Milkha Bhaag (No date fixed yet)
directed by Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra, starring Farhan Akhtar

Another ambitious film it would be for Farhan as a actor. Plus, he has yet to give a hit as solo actor.. this could be it. A story on legendary athelete 'Milkha Singh' , the theme reflects 'zindagi se bhaago nahi, zindagi ke saath bhaago'. The music would be by A R Rahman.

Sudhir Mishra's next (No date fixed yet)
directed by Sudhir Mishra, starring Arjun Rampal, Chitrangada Singh

Chitrangada plays a ambitious woman who accuses her boss Arjun for sexual harassment, whom she loves. Slight deja-vu of Aitraaz, but I am sure the treatment would be different, and so would be the ending.


Some of the other notable films that could surprise this year are :

• 1920 Evil Returns (directed by Bhushan patel, starring Aftab, Tia,Vidya Malvade)
• Blood Money (directed by Vishal Mahadkar, starring Kunal Khemu, Amrita Puri)
• Bol Bachchan (directed by Rohit Shetty, starring Abhishek,Ajay, Asin, Prachi)
• Chaar Din ki Chandni (directed by Samir Karnik, starring Tusshar Kapoor, Kulraj Randhawa)
• Chashme Buddoor (directed by David Dhawan, starring Ali Zafar, Siddharth, Divyendu)
• Cocktail (directed by Homi Adajania, starring Saif Ali Khan, Deepika Padukone)
• Dabangg 2 (directed by Arbaaz Khan, starring Salman Khan, Prakash Raj, Sonakshi Sinha)
• Department (directed by Ram Gopal Verma, starring Amitabh, Sanjay, Anjana, Rana, Naseeruddin)
• Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu (directed by Shakun Batra, starring Imran, Kareena)
• Ek Deewana Tha (directed by Gautham Menon, starring Pratiek, Amy)

• Go Goa Gone (directed by Raj Nidimoru, Krishna DK, starring Saif, Kunal Khemu, Vir Das)
• Housefull 2 (directed by Sajid Khan, starring Akshay, John, Ritiesh, Asin, Jacqueline)
• Joker (directed by Shirish Kunder, starring Akshay, Sonakshi, Shreyas, Minnisha)
• Khiladi 786 (directed by Ashish R Mohan, starring Akshay, Himesh, Ileana)
• Kismat, Love, Paisa, Dilli (directed by Sanjay Khanduri, starring Vivek Oberoi, Mallika Sherawat)
• Kunal Kohli's next (starring Shahid Kapur, Priyanka Chopra)
• Kya Super Kool Hai Hum (directed by Sachin Yardi, starring Tusshar, Ritiesh, Neha, Sarah)
• London Paris New York (directed by Anu Menon, starring Ali Zafar, Aditi Rao Hydari)
• Milan Talkies (directed by Tigmanshu Dhulia, starring Pratiek Babbar)
• Race 2 (directed by Abbas Mastaan, starring Saif, Anil, John, Deepika, Jacqueline)

• Rock the Shaadi (directed by Navdeep Singh, starring Abhay, Genelia, Preeti Desai)
• Shootout at Wadala (directed by Sanjay Gupta, starring John, Anil, Tusshar)
• Son of Sardar (directed by Ashwini Dhir, starring Ajay, Sonakshi, Juhi, Sanjay)
• Student of the Year (directed by Karan Johar, starring Siddharth, Varun, Ali, Rishi, Sanjay Dutt)
• Tezz (directed  by Priyadarshan, starring Ajay, Zayed, Kangana, Anil, Boman, Sameera)
• Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani (directed  by Ayan Mukherji, starring Ranbir, Deepika)
• Paan Singh Tomar (directed by Tigmanshu Dhulia, starring Irffan Khan, Mahie Gill, Nawazuddin)
• Maximum (directed by Kabir Kaushik, starring Sonu Sood, Naseeruddin, Neha, Vinay, Anjana)
• Hate Story (directed by Vivek Agnihotri, starring Gulshan Devaiya, Paoli Dam, Nikhil Dwivedi)
• Luv Shuv Tey Chicken Khurana (directed by Sameer Sharma, starring Kunal Kapoor, Huma)

Also, I hope 'Its my Life' and 'Mumbai Cutting', pending since 2008 release this year.

Since I have started watching English films a lot too now, so here's my list of Hollywood films that I am waiting for the most (not sure if they would release in India, this year only.. so feel free to correct)

Dark Knight Rises (July)

I haven't seen the 1st part, but the 2nd part with the 'Joker' character is one of my most fav. The trailer was very impressive, plus Nolan is well known for keeping screenplay in such a way that you could keep thinking over week's what the ending was.

The Bourne Legacy (August)

I was dissappointed to know that Matt Damon won't be in this 4th part. He was spectacular in the first three parts. The action sequences, background score, engaging screenplay and Damon were the reasons for success of earlier parts. It would be a test for 'The Bourne Legacy' to repeat it without Damon in the film. 

Skyfall (November)

Read in a interview that its a bond film. A confession : I have not seen a single bond film. This could be my first, as spy films I enjoy watching a lot.

Django Unchained (Dec 25)

Tarantino to explore racism and slavery, with Leonardo di caprio. It's clearly one of most anticipated films for me. I guess they both haven't worked together yet. Expect another stylish film from Tarantino. 

The Great Gatsby (December)

A leonardo di caprio film playing the lead 'Gatsby'. Another film based on a novel, I just hope it turns out much better than J.Edgar did. Also, there is a talk that Amitabh Bachchan might play special appearance or cameo in the film.



I hope 2012 lives upto the expectations from the biggies, as more often than not.. these biggies turn out to be  bad experiences. Looking forward to see each and every film mentioned in this blogpost. Bring it on!

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Yash.