Poster gave me bad feeling, same happens with this teaser. Khiladi 786 Part2, lets see if the trailer changes my opinion. For the moment, it looks like another over the top action-comedy movie of Akshay Kumar. Not my type.
Wednesday, August 14, 2013
Teaser : Boss
Poster gave me bad feeling, same happens with this teaser. Khiladi 786 Part2, lets see if the trailer changes my opinion. For the moment, it looks like another over the top action-comedy movie of Akshay Kumar. Not my type.
100 crore Club - Hindi Movies
Last Updated - 2nd, June 2015.
This list I got from Bollywood Hungama website... 36 films have crossed 100 cr mark. Most likely the list would be near to accurate.
The numbers are in crores.
1. PK - 340.80
2. Dhoom3 - 284.27
3. Krrish3 - 244.92
4. Kick - 231.85
5. Chennai Express - 227.13
6. Happy New Year - 203
7. Three Idiots - 202.47
8. Ek Tha Tiger - 198.78
9. Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani - 188.57
10. Bang Bang - 181.03
11. Dabangg2 - 155
12. Bodyguard - 148.86
13. Singham Returns - 140.62
14. Dabangg - 138.88
15. Rowdy Rathore - 133.25
16. Jab Tak Hai Jaan - 120.85
17. Ready - 119.78
18. Goliyon Ki Rasleela Ram Leela - 116.33
19. Jai Ho - 116
20. Agneepath - 115
21. Ra.One - 114.29
22. Ghajini - 114
23. Holiday - 112.18
24. Barfi - 112.15
25. Bhaag Milkha Bhaag - 108.93
26. Don2 - 106.71
27. Golmaal3 - 106.34
28. Housefull2 - 106
29. Ek Villain - 105.62
30. Son of Sardaar - 105.03
31. Tanu Weds Manu Returns - 103.42
32. Bol Bacchan - 102.94
33. Two States - 102.13
34. Grand Masti - 102
35. Race2 - 100.45
36. Singham - 100.30
The red marked movies don't deserve a place in the 100+ crore club for me. Interesting thing to note is that almost all of these are either masala movies or comedy, with exceptions of Dhoom3 and Kick who were able to please me with its style. Also, most of them earned so much due to mad promotions or item songs to bring in the 'aam janta' to the theatres.
Bhaag Milkha Bhaag and Barfi would be the two films that made me most happy when I came to know that they entered 100 core club. These films were creatively different, and the actors would have gone through a harder journey filming it than they would had done in any of their other movies.
PK’s record would be quite tough to break though it will happen some day, who knows this year only. Aamir Khan has tendency to always go one step ahead. He was first to give 200 cr movie, and now 300 cr movie. And thankfully, both those movies were worth it.
I for one don't give importance to how much a film earned, because I liked the movie or not is the question. But if I do like/love a film, then to see that film do well at boxoffice is always nice. Though in our country, good film has less value, stardom is favoured. And I guess even when all 3 khans retire, this attitude of people wont change as actors get fanclubs with one hit film only these days.
Hoping some better and good films enter this 100 crore club in future.
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This list I got from Bollywood Hungama website... 36 films have crossed 100 cr mark. Most likely the list would be near to accurate.
The numbers are in crores.
1. PK - 340.80
2. Dhoom3 - 284.27
3. Krrish3 - 244.92
4. Kick - 231.85
5. Chennai Express - 227.13
6. Happy New Year - 203
7. Three Idiots - 202.47
8. Ek Tha Tiger - 198.78
9. Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani - 188.57
10. Bang Bang - 181.03
11. Dabangg2 - 155
12. Bodyguard - 148.86
13. Singham Returns - 140.62
14. Dabangg - 138.88
15. Rowdy Rathore - 133.25
16. Jab Tak Hai Jaan - 120.85
17. Ready - 119.78
18. Goliyon Ki Rasleela Ram Leela - 116.33
19. Jai Ho - 116
20. Agneepath - 115
21. Ra.One - 114.29
22. Ghajini - 114
23. Holiday - 112.18
24. Barfi - 112.15
25. Bhaag Milkha Bhaag - 108.93
26. Don2 - 106.71
27. Golmaal3 - 106.34
28. Housefull2 - 106
29. Ek Villain - 105.62
30. Son of Sardaar - 105.03
31. Tanu Weds Manu Returns - 103.42
32. Bol Bacchan - 102.94
33. Two States - 102.13
34. Grand Masti - 102
35. Race2 - 100.45
36. Singham - 100.30
The red marked movies don't deserve a place in the 100+ crore club for me. Interesting thing to note is that almost all of these are either masala movies or comedy, with exceptions of Dhoom3 and Kick who were able to please me with its style. Also, most of them earned so much due to mad promotions or item songs to bring in the 'aam janta' to the theatres.
Bhaag Milkha Bhaag and Barfi would be the two films that made me most happy when I came to know that they entered 100 core club. These films were creatively different, and the actors would have gone through a harder journey filming it than they would had done in any of their other movies.
PK’s record would be quite tough to break though it will happen some day, who knows this year only. Aamir Khan has tendency to always go one step ahead. He was first to give 200 cr movie, and now 300 cr movie. And thankfully, both those movies were worth it.
I for one don't give importance to how much a film earned, because I liked the movie or not is the question. But if I do like/love a film, then to see that film do well at boxoffice is always nice. Though in our country, good film has less value, stardom is favoured. And I guess even when all 3 khans retire, this attitude of people wont change as actors get fanclubs with one hit film only these days.
Hoping some better and good films enter this 100 crore club in future.
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Movie Analysis : Chennai Express
Directed by : Rohit Shetty
Imdb link -> http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2112124/
Another senseless and stupid movie from Rohit Shetty, Shahrukh overacts.
I am not much of a fan of Rohit's kind of cinema, plus I don't like watching Shahrukh in these no logic over the top masala movies. So, with almost no craze I watched the movie, and it worked in me not feeling disappointed. The movie was ofcourse below average as expected.
As always Rohit's film is full of spoofs and dialogues that make fun of other's film, mainly shahrukh movies and his own movies in this case. The best one is when Rahul (Shahrukh Khan) gives hand to Meenamma (Deepika Padukone) who is running to catch the train ala Simran of DDLJ, and once Rahul helps her .. he says 'Yeh maine pehle bhi kiya hua hai'. Also, the song conversations between both was funny, specially the 1st one, and the nirma (i think yehi tha) one later by Shahrukh.
There are few more such moments that made me laugh. But they couldn't divert the fact that it wasn't a good film.
Crashing of cars is also part of the film, since Rohit Shetty is director. I actually liked that scene where Rahul uses that long knife (dont know what its called) onto the tyre of a moving car, he brought good style into that.
The start to movie is funny with the voiceover of Shahrukh, but after that I had to wait until Shahrukh-Deepika scene for next laugh. This is how films goes, one good laugh followed by a dull period that has over the top filmed scenes. Then, the latter part of movie tries to go romantic which doesn't work either. To worsen it, the climax is a long preaching by Shahrukh. And Rohit is keen to do a full DDLJ tribute even in the climax. Actually for a second I thought I am about to hear the dialogue 'Jaa Meenamma Jaa (ofcourse in tamil dialect)', thankfully they didn't go to that extent.
One thing that was worth applauding was the south background, there were moments when I felt I wasnt watching a hindi movie. Also, no subtitles for scenes that involved tamil without any translations by actors was right decision.
Music is decent, with Titli and One Two Three Four my favourites. I loved Priyamani in the latter song, also the choreography with those finger steps and the leg moves was very nice. Even Lungi Dance has some great steps making visuals good to watch.
Shahrukh Khan overacts right from the 1st dialogue in that flashback sequence where he keeps shouting 'Goa is on, Goa is on'. Or when his voice tone changes feeling scared to see the people associated with Meenamma in train. He does have some good scenes, but as a whole his comedy didn't work. He should take some mature roles now, and avoid such masala films which I know he wont.
Deepika Padukone is impressive, and I particularly loved her accent. But, its not a performance that I would remember in future like it was with Yeh jawaani hai deewani. If it was a good film, maybe it would had changed that for me.
Nikitin Dheer is once again in a small role, but still much better than what he got in Dabangg2. Rest supporting cast did fair work.
Overall, Like his previous films Rohit's Chennai Express also contains some funny scenes, but the product as a whole is very much average. Its hard to completely dislike a Shahrukh Khan movie, I can't recall when it happened last for me.. this one came very close to that.
Verdict : BELOW AVERAGE
Imdb link -> http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2112124/
Another senseless and stupid movie from Rohit Shetty, Shahrukh overacts.
I am not much of a fan of Rohit's kind of cinema, plus I don't like watching Shahrukh in these no logic over the top masala movies. So, with almost no craze I watched the movie, and it worked in me not feeling disappointed. The movie was ofcourse below average as expected.
As always Rohit's film is full of spoofs and dialogues that make fun of other's film, mainly shahrukh movies and his own movies in this case. The best one is when Rahul (Shahrukh Khan) gives hand to Meenamma (Deepika Padukone) who is running to catch the train ala Simran of DDLJ, and once Rahul helps her .. he says 'Yeh maine pehle bhi kiya hua hai'. Also, the song conversations between both was funny, specially the 1st one, and the nirma (i think yehi tha) one later by Shahrukh.
There are few more such moments that made me laugh. But they couldn't divert the fact that it wasn't a good film.
Crashing of cars is also part of the film, since Rohit Shetty is director. I actually liked that scene where Rahul uses that long knife (dont know what its called) onto the tyre of a moving car, he brought good style into that.
The start to movie is funny with the voiceover of Shahrukh, but after that I had to wait until Shahrukh-Deepika scene for next laugh. This is how films goes, one good laugh followed by a dull period that has over the top filmed scenes. Then, the latter part of movie tries to go romantic which doesn't work either. To worsen it, the climax is a long preaching by Shahrukh. And Rohit is keen to do a full DDLJ tribute even in the climax. Actually for a second I thought I am about to hear the dialogue 'Jaa Meenamma Jaa (ofcourse in tamil dialect)', thankfully they didn't go to that extent.
One thing that was worth applauding was the south background, there were moments when I felt I wasnt watching a hindi movie. Also, no subtitles for scenes that involved tamil without any translations by actors was right decision.
Music is decent, with Titli and One Two Three Four my favourites. I loved Priyamani in the latter song, also the choreography with those finger steps and the leg moves was very nice. Even Lungi Dance has some great steps making visuals good to watch.
Shahrukh Khan overacts right from the 1st dialogue in that flashback sequence where he keeps shouting 'Goa is on, Goa is on'. Or when his voice tone changes feeling scared to see the people associated with Meenamma in train. He does have some good scenes, but as a whole his comedy didn't work. He should take some mature roles now, and avoid such masala films which I know he wont.
Deepika Padukone is impressive, and I particularly loved her accent. But, its not a performance that I would remember in future like it was with Yeh jawaani hai deewani. If it was a good film, maybe it would had changed that for me.
Nikitin Dheer is once again in a small role, but still much better than what he got in Dabangg2. Rest supporting cast did fair work.
Overall, Like his previous films Rohit's Chennai Express also contains some funny scenes, but the product as a whole is very much average. Its hard to completely dislike a Shahrukh Khan movie, I can't recall when it happened last for me.. this one came very close to that.
Verdict : BELOW AVERAGE
Thursday, August 8, 2013
Shahrukh Khan's new release
I tolerated these people for all those years, unfortunately I had no other option then. To add to it, they included few people whom I didn't expect to talk that way. But you can never force anyone to love a actor or a movie even if they are very much like your friends. It comes naturally. Only the decency to behave comes through the childhood habits, which many didnt have or maybe some people behave immaturely for a longer time period.
Now, that time is gone. I no longer remain in touch with any of them, even twitter and facebook is locked for me all the time. During Jab tak hai Jaan, I still was available in these two places, and therefore I again ended up reading opinions of quite a few people. But this time, I have no one's comments to read.. not even friends. Sorry, But I have gone too far ahead now to ask you or answer you when you ask me 'kaisi lagi film, mujhe aisi lagi, mujhe waisi lagi etc etc'. Now, its just my opinion.. you wanna read it then sure, else no problem.
Also, I watch Aamir or Salman movies in full houses without caring which kind of theatre it is. But when it comes to Shahrukh movies, I decide which particular show and theatre would have decent audience who would either comprise of shahrukh fans or ones who dont show hatred uselessly.
But yes, everytime I look forward to his new releases, his over-promotion always turns me off. Why the need to promote the film that much, let the film do the talking instead. I do like to point out things like this which I don't like about him, and I will always do that. I am not the one who would say lovely things all the time like a die hard fan. I can't do that for anyone, never. Though, despite all that, Shahrukh is and will always remain my preferred favourite Khan.
I have to say that Chennai Express wasn't I wanted to be that first movie, mainly because I atleast for now feel that I may not like it forget about loving it. But then trailers do mislead sometimes. So, fingers crossed.
And lastly, forget the bashing of shahrukh that will begin from evening across all social platforms, I am expecting much more for Deepika's dialect getting criticised. I have loved her in all promos, including her dialect.. thank you.
Ready... Steady.. Po.
Monday, August 5, 2013
Movie Analysis : Before Sunrise
Directed by : Richard Linklater
Imdb link -> http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0112471/
Splendid romantic movie that has endless great conversations.
Jesse (Ethan Hawke) and Celine (Julie Delpy), two strangers meet on a Europe train, a random conversation and they start getting interested in each other to such a extent that Celine accepts Jesse's proposal of one full day adventure with him at Vienna.
I remember when I saw this movie 1st time some years ago, it was the first one where I saw characters go on talking and talking, and yet a story kept moving along very well. I guess I haven't seen similar kind of film yet.
What's worth applauding is how the director doesn't make the movie dramatic when he could have done it. For instance, when they fall in love, he doesn't start showing romantic conversations, their conversations still remain random. Instead what he does very well is he ends many conversations with a silence where either Jesse or Celine is looking at each other or both look at each other for few seconds. The only time director gives a total romantic scene comes right at the end, and it was a masterstroke because thats when you could feel what both characters would be going through, and again the idea of not showing the intimacy made it extra good. For me that scene is special, for reasons that can't be mentioned.
Also, whenever the conversation has a chance of getting bad to extent of fight, its stopped right there, for instance the guy-girl debate they do or when Jesse shows his non belief in the palm reader or the beggar who writes the poem where Jesse ends conversation with 'Nothing, I just loved it' to avoid a arguement. The director opts not to go on the silly note, and keep it simple romantic with no unwanted problems.
Both Ethan and Julie have such great chemistry, its hard to imagine for even a second that they are performing those characters, and not living them.When they meet first, they interact at times awkwardly because they are yet to know each other. They walk on bridge and have a feel of 'this is so wierd'. As the day goes on, and they talk.. they finally open up to such a extent that they love each other's company fully.
Their conversations takes up childhood, death, love, break up, parents, own vision of life, fear of plane travelling, religious and many other endless things. My fav one is when Celine says 'If there's any kind of magic in this world, it must be in the attempt of understanding someone sharing something'. And its the conversation that follows longest silence moment between them. Mostly every conversation is meaningful and not there just for the sake of it.
Also, the cow play scene, the Q/A, mimicry of Jesse kiss by Celine and the phone call on table were quite funny. While thinking of a 13 yr old girl whom Celine met when she herself was 13 was a emotional one, or when Jesse narrates the story of his grandmother's death. The one where Jesse makes Celine stand still, to take her photo in his memory.
The slow montage used to show all the places both visited in the end, was a beautiful sequence. Special mention to the background score, which is always light and in sync with the proceedings.
Before Sunrise is a superb romantic movie which always makes me feel happy and good. Its funny and entertaining but most importantly very engaging throughout.
Imdb link -> http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0112471/
Splendid romantic movie that has endless great conversations.
Jesse (Ethan Hawke) and Celine (Julie Delpy), two strangers meet on a Europe train, a random conversation and they start getting interested in each other to such a extent that Celine accepts Jesse's proposal of one full day adventure with him at Vienna.
I remember when I saw this movie 1st time some years ago, it was the first one where I saw characters go on talking and talking, and yet a story kept moving along very well. I guess I haven't seen similar kind of film yet.
What's worth applauding is how the director doesn't make the movie dramatic when he could have done it. For instance, when they fall in love, he doesn't start showing romantic conversations, their conversations still remain random. Instead what he does very well is he ends many conversations with a silence where either Jesse or Celine is looking at each other or both look at each other for few seconds. The only time director gives a total romantic scene comes right at the end, and it was a masterstroke because thats when you could feel what both characters would be going through, and again the idea of not showing the intimacy made it extra good. For me that scene is special, for reasons that can't be mentioned.
Also, whenever the conversation has a chance of getting bad to extent of fight, its stopped right there, for instance the guy-girl debate they do or when Jesse shows his non belief in the palm reader or the beggar who writes the poem where Jesse ends conversation with 'Nothing, I just loved it' to avoid a arguement. The director opts not to go on the silly note, and keep it simple romantic with no unwanted problems.
Both Ethan and Julie have such great chemistry, its hard to imagine for even a second that they are performing those characters, and not living them.When they meet first, they interact at times awkwardly because they are yet to know each other. They walk on bridge and have a feel of 'this is so wierd'. As the day goes on, and they talk.. they finally open up to such a extent that they love each other's company fully.
Their conversations takes up childhood, death, love, break up, parents, own vision of life, fear of plane travelling, religious and many other endless things. My fav one is when Celine says 'If there's any kind of magic in this world, it must be in the attempt of understanding someone sharing something'. And its the conversation that follows longest silence moment between them. Mostly every conversation is meaningful and not there just for the sake of it.
Also, the cow play scene, the Q/A, mimicry of Jesse kiss by Celine and the phone call on table were quite funny. While thinking of a 13 yr old girl whom Celine met when she herself was 13 was a emotional one, or when Jesse narrates the story of his grandmother's death. The one where Jesse makes Celine stand still, to take her photo in his memory.
The slow montage used to show all the places both visited in the end, was a beautiful sequence. Special mention to the background score, which is always light and in sync with the proceedings.
Before Sunrise is a superb romantic movie which always makes me feel happy and good. Its funny and entertaining but most importantly very engaging throughout.
Movie Analysis : Chor Chor Superchor
Directed by : K. Rajesh
Imdb link -> http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2337292/
Good comedy, finally Deepak Dobriyal gets lead role
The movie begins with a character trying to learn how to pickpocket by another guy who is expert at it. Its a 4-5 group of people working for Shuklaji (Avtar Sahani), and they have their setting with the police guy getting his share too. But their rival wants one of Shuklaji's person knowing they are capable bunch and would help him a lot. However, Shuklaji declines his offer. Satbir (Deepak Dobriyal) is a straightforward, honest and truth speaking person. He opts out of Shuklaji business, and finds work at a decent place. But a girl Neena (Priya Bhatija) enters his life and he falls for her. Little does he know, what motive Neena has got in her mind.
1st half quickly establishes the plot without consuming much time, and the plot of Satbir and Neena is also done with quite quickly with a song that brings them close. Satbir in that samosa getup was funny, specially when he tried using escalator or while running on road in that getup. Another sub-plot is that of Roni (Anshul Kataria) who kidnaps a rich person, and in order to get money from him, offers him food with price-tag for instance, 1 gulab jamun worth 1 lakh. Though this subplot could had been developed much more.
2nd half is very entertaining, with the whole idea of Satbir, and brilliant use of Jai Ram ji Ki song on it... also very well edited. The scene where they meet the head of channel on road, or the finale with the rival person were hillarious. Only problem was 'Gaali dete hothon ko' song, which was totally forced in.
The duration of movie is short, that works in its favour too.
Deepak Dobriyal gets enough screen time for a change, and how well he uses it. Notice the scenes where he looks in the mirror or the one where he goes to channel place and comes out, looks at Neena and says his feelings of being hurt without saying anything.
Rest cast did a fair job, specially that rival person to Shuklaji who was also in Commando. Anshul Kataria's dubbing was not properly done though.
Despite having liked the movie, there was still that feel of 'aur achi ho sakti thi, kuch missing tha'. But, keeping that aside, Chor Chor Superchor was a good movie, and great to watch Deepak Dobriyal in a better and effective role.
Verdict : NICE
Imdb link -> http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2337292/
Good comedy, finally Deepak Dobriyal gets lead role
The movie begins with a character trying to learn how to pickpocket by another guy who is expert at it. Its a 4-5 group of people working for Shuklaji (Avtar Sahani), and they have their setting with the police guy getting his share too. But their rival wants one of Shuklaji's person knowing they are capable bunch and would help him a lot. However, Shuklaji declines his offer. Satbir (Deepak Dobriyal) is a straightforward, honest and truth speaking person. He opts out of Shuklaji business, and finds work at a decent place. But a girl Neena (Priya Bhatija) enters his life and he falls for her. Little does he know, what motive Neena has got in her mind.
1st half quickly establishes the plot without consuming much time, and the plot of Satbir and Neena is also done with quite quickly with a song that brings them close. Satbir in that samosa getup was funny, specially when he tried using escalator or while running on road in that getup. Another sub-plot is that of Roni (Anshul Kataria) who kidnaps a rich person, and in order to get money from him, offers him food with price-tag for instance, 1 gulab jamun worth 1 lakh. Though this subplot could had been developed much more.
2nd half is very entertaining, with the whole idea of Satbir, and brilliant use of Jai Ram ji Ki song on it... also very well edited. The scene where they meet the head of channel on road, or the finale with the rival person were hillarious. Only problem was 'Gaali dete hothon ko' song, which was totally forced in.
The duration of movie is short, that works in its favour too.
Deepak Dobriyal gets enough screen time for a change, and how well he uses it. Notice the scenes where he looks in the mirror or the one where he goes to channel place and comes out, looks at Neena and says his feelings of being hurt without saying anything.
Rest cast did a fair job, specially that rival person to Shuklaji who was also in Commando. Anshul Kataria's dubbing was not properly done though.
Despite having liked the movie, there was still that feel of 'aur achi ho sakti thi, kuch missing tha'. But, keeping that aside, Chor Chor Superchor was a good movie, and great to watch Deepak Dobriyal in a better and effective role.
Verdict : NICE
Movie Analysis : The Conjuring
Directed by : James Wan
Imdb link -> http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1457767/
Scary, Very Scary with a good screenplay.
When I checked the trailer, I had made up my mind that I wont be watching this one. I was mainly scared that there will be gore in the movie which I bloody hate. But, good reviews couldn't stop me from taking a chance and it paid off well as hardly 1-2 scenes had gore.
The story is set in 70's, and the shots do actually give a feeling that the characters are actually in 1970's only. Paranormal investigators helping a family which is terrorized by a spirit in their house, is a story I haven't seen in past. To add to it, the idea of keeping all solutions of their past cases into their own house, was hell scary for me.
Screenplay is good, they keep the main focus on the family comprising of Roger (Ron Livingston), Carolyn (Lili Taylor) and their daughters. While the other plot revolves around Ed (Patrick Wilson) and Lorraine (Vera Farmiga) who play the paranormal investigators. I specially loved Lorraine, the vulnerability she brings into both the plots with her performance, special reference to the first scene when she enters Carolyn's home, or when she goes inside cupboard to check for clues.
Carolyn plays her part very well, a loving mother and then the dealing with spirit, protecting her daughters. Brad (John Brotherton) added good humour in his small supporting role.
The story of Doll was a very good idea, only thing I couldn't understand was how did the Doll get out of the room to harm the small girl when its clearly shown that it was kept locked. Also, I would had loved if the climax was extended by 5 mins, just to increase the thrill.
The exorcism part was new to me, not seen much of english horror movies but some of reviews I read suggested that its borrowed from past films. Whatever it was, it gave a thrilling edge to the climax.
Another good thing was that they allowed everyone in family get affected by spirit, thereby reducing the cliche chance of one family member getting affected and others believing that person only when the spirit has full control over the person. Thankfully, its not the case here.
Yes, the door opening, the night particular time to bring spirit etc are there.. but you can't get away not keeping them in a horror movie more often than not. What is also admirable that there are scenes where you are taken by a surprise, you expect this coming and something else comes, and sometimes you expect nothing and suddenly hell what did I just saw. There was one moment in movie when I almost jumped out of seat, never happened with me in a horror movie before.
The ending shot of the movie was scary and perfectly done.
The Conjuring is a very well made horror movie that does scare you (atleast it did to me), at the moment I can't rate it among alltime horror movies but maybe after 5-10 yrs when I do it.. it may find a mention in my top horror movies list.
Imdb link -> http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1457767/
Scary, Very Scary with a good screenplay.
When I checked the trailer, I had made up my mind that I wont be watching this one. I was mainly scared that there will be gore in the movie which I bloody hate. But, good reviews couldn't stop me from taking a chance and it paid off well as hardly 1-2 scenes had gore.
The story is set in 70's, and the shots do actually give a feeling that the characters are actually in 1970's only. Paranormal investigators helping a family which is terrorized by a spirit in their house, is a story I haven't seen in past. To add to it, the idea of keeping all solutions of their past cases into their own house, was hell scary for me.
Screenplay is good, they keep the main focus on the family comprising of Roger (Ron Livingston), Carolyn (Lili Taylor) and their daughters. While the other plot revolves around Ed (Patrick Wilson) and Lorraine (Vera Farmiga) who play the paranormal investigators. I specially loved Lorraine, the vulnerability she brings into both the plots with her performance, special reference to the first scene when she enters Carolyn's home, or when she goes inside cupboard to check for clues.
Carolyn plays her part very well, a loving mother and then the dealing with spirit, protecting her daughters. Brad (John Brotherton) added good humour in his small supporting role.
The story of Doll was a very good idea, only thing I couldn't understand was how did the Doll get out of the room to harm the small girl when its clearly shown that it was kept locked. Also, I would had loved if the climax was extended by 5 mins, just to increase the thrill.
The exorcism part was new to me, not seen much of english horror movies but some of reviews I read suggested that its borrowed from past films. Whatever it was, it gave a thrilling edge to the climax.
Another good thing was that they allowed everyone in family get affected by spirit, thereby reducing the cliche chance of one family member getting affected and others believing that person only when the spirit has full control over the person. Thankfully, its not the case here.
Yes, the door opening, the night particular time to bring spirit etc are there.. but you can't get away not keeping them in a horror movie more often than not. What is also admirable that there are scenes where you are taken by a surprise, you expect this coming and something else comes, and sometimes you expect nothing and suddenly hell what did I just saw. There was one moment in movie when I almost jumped out of seat, never happened with me in a horror movie before.
The ending shot of the movie was scary and perfectly done.
The Conjuring is a very well made horror movie that does scare you (atleast it did to me), at the moment I can't rate it among alltime horror movies but maybe after 5-10 yrs when I do it.. it may find a mention in my top horror movies list.
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Here's a look at all the performances of last year in varous categories, who took the top honors and who missed out. Neerja and Ae Di...