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Saturday, February 14, 2009
Friday, February 13, 2009
Wow Wednesday !!
This was easily my favourite film in 2008. Naseeruddin Shah,Anupam Kher,an awesome script & excellent dialogues.What more can you ask for. This deserved an Oscar Entry from India rather than Taare Zameen Par. Debutant director Neeraj Pandey gives you more than entertainment at the end of the film. An excellent example of the so-called "multiplex cinema " phenomenon.The film is not a commercial potboiler, but it surely is a must watch for every indian.The film is Anupam Kher's , The Police commisioner of Mumbai's ,narrative.
One man (Naseeruddin Shah) calls up the Commissioner of Police (Anupam Kher) with a hard bargain- give up 4 terrorists or see Mumbai go up in flames. 5 bombs planted in the entire Mumbai city.The only way the Police can prevent this- release the 4 most dreaded terrorists currently held by them.
And mind you, the man isnt any other Tom,Dick or Harry. He knows how to operate in secret. He is fully equipped- right from using a laptop to switch sim even during calls (to prevent the police from detecting his location) right upto using the Media for getting information on whats happening at ground Zero.
There is a media in the film,yes,a media exactly similar to the real one.A media which dwells upon really insignificant stories to sell their channels.How the man uses the media to know what is happening is something we should all know because that is what happens in real too.
The first three quarters of the film shows how the police reacts to the sudden upheaval.The four terrorists are released according to the man's demand at a decided location.The Police cops who accompany them ( Amir bashar & Jimmy Shergill) however retain one of the terrorists for safety purposes.
When they move away from a bench where they left the other 3, a phone starts ringing below the bench.Oe of the three picks the phone up & BANG, a bomb explodes.It was not an attempt to free them.It was an attempt to kill them !!!
What follows is the best part of the film. Shah explains his actions over phone to the Police & the lone surviving terrorist.This part of the film shows you why a thousand SRK's can never replace Naseeruddin Shah. The brilliant delivery of the great dialogues & the energy that he shows are absolutely awesome.
I have quoted some dialogues here.Really thought provoking:
Today,it is indeed more than irony when you observe that 26/11 was a Wednesday.You like a film close to reality ? Forget Slumdog.....Try this out !
One man (Naseeruddin Shah) calls up the Commissioner of Police (Anupam Kher) with a hard bargain- give up 4 terrorists or see Mumbai go up in flames. 5 bombs planted in the entire Mumbai city.The only way the Police can prevent this- release the 4 most dreaded terrorists currently held by them.
And mind you, the man isnt any other Tom,Dick or Harry. He knows how to operate in secret. He is fully equipped- right from using a laptop to switch sim even during calls (to prevent the police from detecting his location) right upto using the Media for getting information on whats happening at ground Zero.
There is a media in the film,yes,a media exactly similar to the real one.A media which dwells upon really insignificant stories to sell their channels.How the man uses the media to know what is happening is something we should all know because that is what happens in real too.
The first three quarters of the film shows how the police reacts to the sudden upheaval.The four terrorists are released according to the man's demand at a decided location.The Police cops who accompany them ( Amir bashar & Jimmy Shergill) however retain one of the terrorists for safety purposes.
When they move away from a bench where they left the other 3, a phone starts ringing below the bench.Oe of the three picks the phone up & BANG, a bomb explodes.It was not an attempt to free them.It was an attempt to kill them !!!
What follows is the best part of the film. Shah explains his actions over phone to the Police & the lone surviving terrorist.This part of the film shows you why a thousand SRK's can never replace Naseeruddin Shah. The brilliant delivery of the great dialogues & the energy that he shows are absolutely awesome.
I have quoted some dialogues here.Really thought provoking:
- "I am a common man, who is now scared of wearing a beard or a Mohameddan cap, thoughtlful while naming a shop, so that he doesnt get caught during a riot.Whatever it is, a fight between politicians, a flood, it is me,a common man, who suffers".
- "When a cockroach enters your house, u dont tame it,you kill it.These 4 cockroaches were dirtying my house.so i wanted to kill them."
- "We are resilient by force , not by choice."
- "No bastard can press a button and decide when I should die."
Today,it is indeed more than irony when you observe that 26/11 was a Wednesday.You like a film close to reality ? Forget Slumdog.....Try this out !
Friday, January 23, 2009
Too Much for the Slumdog Saga ?
After a making its mark in the international film festival circuits & creating a bang with the western audiences, Slumdog Millionaire has finally come to India . It released in India a day after it got 10 Oscar nominations & was tipped favourite for the Best Film award.
But Danny Boyle's Rag to Riches saga of young Jamaal Malik disappoints. It is cliched from the Indian Movies of the 70's . It turns out to be a spicy entertainer, fast paced & very well directed. But the reality which the film is said to portray is something which I dont think many Indians will be able to digest.
Jamaal Malik is a slumdog who due to a gift of fate makes it big on the gameshow " Who wants to be a Millionaire". He's on the verge of winning the Million when he's arrested on charges of cheating.There unfolds his story & we go with him.During his interrogation, he reveals how he is able to answer the questions.It turns out that each question reminds him of an incident in his life.And fortunately for him, he knows the answers to the questions asked to him. Interlaced with this is Jamaal's love for Latika, another slumdog , in search of whom he actually appeared in the game show.
Superb direction & an awesome screenplay make sure that you dont yawn or check the time while the film's on.But what disappoints is the lack of logic which makes it equal to seeing Singh is Kinng.
The film has an "A" Rating .This is explained by some really strong dialogues at times & some repulsive scenes.These repulsive scenes make you feel bad about India.And that part of the film is what i really hated.
The casting is brilliant & everyone fits their roles perfectly.But it is important to note that no single actor played a pivotal role in the film.It was a collective team effort & Danny Boyle as the director takes away all the credit for executing it with great efficiency.
No review of Slumdog Millionaire can be complete without a mention of A.R.Rahman's music.A film which was virtually unknown until a couple of weeks back catapulted to popularity due to A.R.Rahman's success.It is the best positive that i can take from the film.Though not his best , the entire album does show you that it is trademark Rahman work .
Overall a great film to watch. You can surely take the liberty of slapping any idiot who calls the film realistic !
But Danny Boyle's Rag to Riches saga of young Jamaal Malik disappoints. It is cliched from the Indian Movies of the 70's . It turns out to be a spicy entertainer, fast paced & very well directed. But the reality which the film is said to portray is something which I dont think many Indians will be able to digest.
Jamaal Malik is a slumdog who due to a gift of fate makes it big on the gameshow " Who wants to be a Millionaire". He's on the verge of winning the Million when he's arrested on charges of cheating.There unfolds his story & we go with him.During his interrogation, he reveals how he is able to answer the questions.It turns out that each question reminds him of an incident in his life.And fortunately for him, he knows the answers to the questions asked to him. Interlaced with this is Jamaal's love for Latika, another slumdog , in search of whom he actually appeared in the game show.
Superb direction & an awesome screenplay make sure that you dont yawn or check the time while the film's on.But what disappoints is the lack of logic which makes it equal to seeing Singh is Kinng.
The film has an "A" Rating .This is explained by some really strong dialogues at times & some repulsive scenes.These repulsive scenes make you feel bad about India.And that part of the film is what i really hated.
The casting is brilliant & everyone fits their roles perfectly.But it is important to note that no single actor played a pivotal role in the film.It was a collective team effort & Danny Boyle as the director takes away all the credit for executing it with great efficiency.
No review of Slumdog Millionaire can be complete without a mention of A.R.Rahman's music.A film which was virtually unknown until a couple of weeks back catapulted to popularity due to A.R.Rahman's success.It is the best positive that i can take from the film.Though not his best , the entire album does show you that it is trademark Rahman work .
Overall a great film to watch. You can surely take the liberty of slapping any idiot who calls the film realistic !
Wednesday, December 24, 2008
What is this About ?
This is my second blog .And it has a very close relation to my first one-The Dawned Indian Youth Army.In this blog, i will be tracking movies which are thought provoking to the patriotic Indian.
Films which are in essence about the social issues that are being faced in India at the moment.
I may also post on a few international issues which will have an impact on us too.
Hope you enjoy my blog !
Films which are in essence about the social issues that are being faced in India at the moment.
I may also post on a few international issues which will have an impact on us too.
Hope you enjoy my blog !
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