Movies Discussion Thread V1: Ratings and Opinions

Nerevarine

Incarnate
Rogue One - A Star War Story ...... THIS ... my friends THIS IS EXACTLY what Star Wars : The Force Awakens should have been. First I admit I love star wars, and I enjoyed Episode I,II and III as much I enjoyed IV (Original Star wars), V and VI and I was so highly looking forward to Episode VII. Before I go ahead let me share the review I wrote for the force Awakens as well .....Do read it first just below this review...

Now this movie even though not falling into the straight hierarchy of the original SW Time Line, still managed to capture the essence of it, it had everything Episode VII didn't. It had the actual seriousness, oodles with tension and surprisingly, even though all the characters introduced were new and had nothing directly to do with the Original SW timeline, the director/writers still managed to bring that character depth and I actually cared for everyone, (unlike EP VII).
The movie has a much darker appeal, is much mush more gritty than EP VII and as I said characters are well laid out.
Add to that impeccable CGI that actually felt a part of the universe and not just something coz it's a SW movie. The sets are GRAND and felt so so real ... like ... out there, very much like the TV series (EXPANSE). Then finally not to forget, the ACTION ..oh Boy!.....The movie has everything.Ground battle, urban combat, space engages, close quarter fighting; you name it and every encounter felt gritty, tense and gruesome. ..... I never expected a nonlinear, star war movie could, in fact, be better than the original SW, kudos to the director "Gareth Edwards" and the writers ..... I am actually excited to look forward to this franchise as much I look forward to the original one /...... 7.5/10 for this one. A rating that is very rare for me to give to any movie let alone a sci-fi movie


And oh I forgot the sound .... Home Theater BLISS ...just rocks your SUB and the entire, sound staging of the movie is pure bliss, which also indefinitely adds to the super satisfaction you get at the end.


Below is the review for Star Wars : Episode VII

INB4 Vader's serial killing spree, that scene was so well made..
 

rhitwick

Democracy is a myth
Sairat 8/10

+Lead
+Supporting cast
+Cinematography
+Set design
+Music & BGS
+Story

-Length

I can't help but point out that story is uncannily similar to a bengali movie of 2008 namely "Chirodini Tumi Je amar"
This is more as I've seen the movie in theater back then. Had beautiful songs.
The lead cast of the bengali movie got married post the movie and now divorced

Plot of the bengali movie from Wiki
Possible spoilers for Sairat
Krishna (Rahul Banerjee) is a diligent scooter mechanic in Siliguri and life goes on smoothly for him until the rich schoolgirl Pallavi (Priyanka Sarkar) sets her eyes on him. The infatuation reaches dangerous levels when she coaxes Krishna to take her away from the clutches of her family, which has other plans about her future. The film begins with the elopement, as Pallavi steps out of her house in her school uniform, leaving even her wristwatch behind since Krishna has instructed her not to take a single thing with her. The two rush into a shopping mall where Pallavi hurriedly changes into a boy’s shirt, pants and cap, leaves her uniform behind, and the two board the bus.

The flashback, as point-of-view narrations between Pallavi and Krishna, are intercut with Pallavi’s don-like father and uncle terrorizing the neighbourhood in search of the truant girl. The naïve Krishna hesitantly yields to her charm and the two run away to Kolkata. Krishna's friend Ali (Rudranil Ghosh) helps them, and the lovers marry. The couple consummates their union while the mess chaps hastily organize a proper wedding and elaborate reception. But her family is not going to give up so easily on the daughter they dote on.

The family tracks down the couple and separates them. Pallavi agrees to marry another man to save Krishna's life after he is beaten by her father. While she believes this decision is best and moves on with her life, she one day (while on the road with her husband and daughter) runs into Krishna who suffered permanent brain damage from his beating
 

pratik385

In the zone
A Dog's Purpose - 8/10
Such a heartfelt movie this one! And also its a hilarious movie.
There are false accusations around this one which led to low IMDB rating..
Its a solid family movie.
 

Allu Azad

Time Ruins Everything
I can't help but point out that story is uncannily similar to a bengali movie of 2008 namely "Chirodini Tumi Je amar"
This is more as I've seen the movie in theater back then. Had beautiful songs.
The lead cast of the bengali movie got married post the movie and now divorced

Plot of the bengali movie from Wiki
Possible spoilers for Sairat

And that movie is a remake of a 2004 hit Tamil movie named Kaadhal.

Kaadhal - Wikipedi
 

bssunilreddy

Chosen of the Omnissiah
Sleepless(2017) -6/10
An under cover cop fighting drugs gets his son kidnapped. He goes to get his son back but when he goes to deliver the drugs which he has stolen he is stalked by his department's internal affairs cop and the aftermath after that misunderstanding is the remaining movie. Though the movie is full of action, it didn't connect itself with me. Can be watched once though.

Split(2016) -7/10
A guy working in a Zoo has 23 personalities where the 24th is the ultimate and dreadful one. He kidnaps 3 young girls and they must escape before the 24th personality emerges. It is somewhat boring.
 

Stormbringer

Ambassador of Buzz
Split(2016) -7/10
I think you are giving away too much in the description. Better add a spoiler tag. I saw the movie in theater and liked it. Genuinely good stuff from M. Night Shyamalan after a long time. James McAvoy performance was excellent IMO and one could watch this movie solely for his acting.
 

bssunilreddy

Chosen of the Omnissiah
Police Academy 1-7 Series (1984-1994) -9/10


A group of misfits enlists themselves in a police academy. They embark on a series of zany adventures resulting in mishap, mayhem, and mismanagement. Absolutely hilarious with some adult jokes even. This is the 80's & 90's American comedy.

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Aftermatch (2017) -9/10

AFTERMATH tells a story of guilt and revenge after an air traffic controller's (Scoot McNairy) error causes the death of a construction foreman's (Arnold Schwarzenegger) wife and pregnant daughter. Nobody either from Air Crash Investigation or Airport apologizes to any relatives of the deceased. This leads to pain & anguish over the loss of both the wife and pregnant daughter of Arnold in the movie. In the end, the son of the air traffic controller tries to kill Arnold but refrains from doing so by coming to his senses. Revenge is not everything as it doesn't give peace of mind. Since Arnold have killed the air traffic controller he finally apologizes to the son of the air traffic controller. The movie is full of emotions and is a must see.
 

ariftwister

Truth Seeker
Sleepless(2017) -6/10
An under cover cop fighting drugs gets his son kidnapped. He goes to get his son back but when he goes to deliver the drugs which he has stolen he is stalked by his department's internal affairs cop and the aftermath after that misunderstanding is the remaining movie. Though the movie is full of action, it didn't connect itself with me. Can be watched once though.

Split(2016) -7/10
A guy working in a Zoo has 23 personalities where the 24th is the ultimate and dreadful one. He kidnaps 3 young girls and they must escape before the 24th personality emerges. It is somewhat boring.

Thanks for Spoiling it !!
 

quan chi

mortal kombat
When will this CH******I in india stop? WTF most of the hollywood releases are forcibly shown in 3D in most of the theaters?
 

whitestar_999

Super Moderator
Staff member
Which movies?Showing in 3D is not cheap for halls either & I doubt they do it because of their own will.John Wick 2 was not shown in 3D anywhere(at least in Delhi). Studios might have some agreement with halls/multiplexes to show only 3D versions in India for most of the releases in multiplexes.
 

shreeux

Movie Buff
Sleepless(2017) -6/10
An under cover cop fighting drugs gets his son kidnapped. He goes to get his son back but when he goes to deliver the drugs which he has stolen he is stalked by his department's internal affairs cop and the aftermath after that misunderstanding is the remaining movie. Though the movie is full of action, it didn't connect itself with me. Can be watched once though.

Instead of watch same movie...Watch Original Version...Review later....:)
Watched today, but not much interest in Hollywood version.

*i.imgur.com/3aW4HOp.jpg
 

sam9s

The High 5 Flyer
Passengers ...... well this turned out to be OKish, It wasn't bad, it wasn't good, it just was ok. The visuals were good, but that no big deal in a sci fi movie in today's CGI world, the acting was passable, the script was something a kid could have written. There was no situation or a scenario which you won't feel you have not seen 100 times in some different form in past movies. To conclude it's not terrible but it's nothing special....6.2/10 for this one
 

Zangetsu

I am the master of my Fate.
David (2013) - 7.5/10
Such an underrated movie...excellent cinematography and script.

Bejoy Nambiar has directed it very well.
Vikram is always good and one of my favorite Tamil actor even Neil Nitin Mukesh has done good job.

The theme song is still running in my mind...excellent and also Yun hi re song.
 
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