This month's reviews will reflect upon the year 2016's most anticipated "B movies" and where one delivered and the other didn't.


Gods of Egypt (2016)

Though it creates a dazzling visual experience the film maker fails to establish matter and substance in the film.

The mythology is perfect but the story lacks energy from the actors and a foundation of a story that would keep the audience in awe besides the visuals.

Acting was poor. No strong emotions.

Overall - 2.5/5

10 Cloverfield Lane (2016)

An amazing suspense thriller this for me is a masterpiece. Established with strong acting performances and thrilling set building, the film maker will succesfully recreates the horror genre in a fanatic and a fierce manner.

Overall - 4/5

This month the reviews  will be on super hero films that rocked the year 2016.


Batman Vs. Superman - Dawn of Justice (2016)


This is one of the most anticipated films of the year. And it satisfied the audiences.

What a come back after the crash landing of "Man of Steel" (2012) this film establishes a firm foundation for the future DC movie universe.

Overall - 3.5/5

Dead pool (2016)

Like BvsS this is one of the years most anticipated super hero films with a much more punch and a new approach to the superhero films.

This expands the universe in a much more funnier and a broader perspective for Marvel where it will create more comic book characters to come up in the future.

Overall - 3.5/5

High-Rise (2015)

A more ultra violent and dark film of the human condition in a high-rise building in a near future this would have been an amazing depiction of abstract film making but the film maker looses in his smooth execution by excessively adding unnecessary graphic in the film deviating from the plot. ( More like Style over substance sceanrio)

Overall - 2.5/5

New television series are also reviewed through this blog entry this month.

X - Files : Season 10 (2016)

This was one of the most anticipated revivals of televison but unfortunately did not lived upto the reputation.

The stories were too deviated from the earlier style creating a gap in character of the television.

The logic of Scully and paranoia of Mulder was not there. The combination that gave energy in previous seasons was not there creating many miscalculations and issues and even major plot holes in the seasons.

Overall - 3/5

Into the badlands - Season : 01

This is not a television series that you should watch for art and story. This is pure martial arts and solid action sequences.

It was kind of reviving for me to watch an awesome tv series like that.

Overall - 3.5/5

This month I'm taking on the biographies in hollywood that was put to screen last year (2015).

They are stories of rags to riches where two films give positive outcomes (Steve Jobs and Joy) while the other give a negative story (Black Mass) of how karma come backs to you.

Steve Jobs (2015)

Steve Jobs is Michael Fassbender's revelation of a film on portrayal of the genius behind Apple who established the brand among millions of worldwide geeks through his immense creativity and vision and this film with unique connection of Danny Boyle style and Fassbender's sharp acting reflects monumental events of his life which is embedded to "Apple".

The dialogues are amazing. Style and substance are infused with humanity of the personal struggle of the legend is an amazing depiction about the man and his machine.

Overall rating - 4/5

Black Mass (2015)

A film with style of unique sensitivity and hard core violence this film takes a new perspective on crime drama with the style of the director, Scott Cooper. As usually Johnny Depp gives an amazing performance as Bulger. A true story director combines drama and non-fiction in pure artistic way through amazing cinematography and set design.

One of the years best performance as an actor Johnny Depp gives a performance of a life time but unfortubately not nominated.

Overall - 3.5/5

Joy (2015)

Unlike the first two films this is a purely fictionalised film with a unique way of looking at life and in my perspective the film maker establishes a strong performance through external art and craft and also by unique character development.

Obviously the film is unrealistic but the humour and dramatic portrayal is an amzing experimentation in cinema on my perspective.

Overall rating - 3.5/5

See you next month.
Tc.

Last few months has created several film events and historic events for film goers.

(01) Force Awakened.

Star Wars : Episode VII : Force Awakens is a monumental film for any film fan.

Any one who loves cinema loves "Star wars".

The first trilogy was epic. It transformed the film industry and created a world wide phenomena.

But the Prequel trilogy crash landed among critics and even fans.

My perspective was that film director George Lucas focused on bigger themes and scope forgetting the basics of the franchise in the prequel trilogy.

The basics was simple.

The first trilogy was all about character depth and all the huge setting and background was just a support to develop the "Star wars" universe. He went vice - versa in the prequels.

The new episode is fresh and keeps us tensed and the depth all around is outstanding. It reminds of the past and nostalgia is consumating and amazing.

New characters and old gives the fans an amazing reboot.

And it is J.J. Abrams monumental achievement of being able to reboot the biggest Sci-Fi franchises in the industry. And he did it amazingly. Both "Star Wars" and "Star Trek" is head to head now.

(02) Will "The Revenant (2015)" revive Leo's Taboo in Oscar bad luck ?

The new film of Leo Dicaprio which is highly acclaimed by the critcs and fans is back in spotlight because it is now nominated for 12 oscars and it includes the best actor nomination as well. 

And Leo is not lucky with Oscars. 

But this film is unique. It is both monumental for the actor as well as for the director Alejandro González Iñárritu. 

Because it was built on hard work and dedication. And Leo had a hard time playing the role. He actually went on a strict diet and even stayed in the winter like climates to get into the act. 

In my pespective this will be his day.... Hopefully.

    

(03) Kung Fu Panda 3 : Rocks.

KP 3 resurrects the energy of the story it brought from the first. More funnier and graphically beautiful the film maker establishes strong back story from the first two and also brings the enhacements of the scope of the characters.

The best thing I like about this is the fun and jokes it provides the audience and it is re-enegizing entrance to the franchise.

For the christmas 2015 during holidays without nothing to do I decided to entertain my self with christmas spirit watching some classics and this years christmas specials.

(01) A very Murray Christmas (2015)

This is a unique take on a christmas special. Giving a fun and a witty perspective on Murray's personal life it takes a simple look on a christmas eve giving a fun filled celebration of christmas with Hollywood celebrities.

Personally loved it though many critics criticised it.

Rating - 3.5/5

(02) A garfield Christmas Special (TV Short 1987)

This is a personal favourite since I watched it when I was a kid during christmas and also as a fan of "Garfield".

There is this typical funny scenes from Garfield as well as the warmth of christmas with little little incidents inside the family.

(03) A Charlie Brown Christmas (TV Movie 1965)

A lovely christmas experience from unique boy's perspective and with his band of misfits. A beutiful look at life in the time of christmas.

Rating - 4/5

(04) Christmas Eve (2015)

This is a typical christmas time film but have a unique take connecting modern livelihoods of modern people in a witty manner.

Rating - 3.5/5

Christmas is a celebration for everyone. It brings people together. It's a festive season about a culture and a religion and how it perceives in the minds of the ones who celebrate it. So as a person who loves cultures and embraces them I personally follow up there artistic work for years and this is the first time I bring it to my blog.

Hope you enjoyed..!!!

Back again .....

After a long silence of 11 months the reviews for the year 2015 is here. Not all of them.

To review these films I thought to classify them as "Worthy" and "Unworthy" for a change.

Otherwise always the worthy ones get praised and I never get to kick some unworthy asses giving a bad review.

Just kidding.

:D

So shall we give the "unworthy" a beating.

Unworthy

Jurrasic World - Well though it was a hectic film with unprecedented visual effects the film lacks to grasp the originality of the "Jurrasic Park". What I want to point out is that the contribution made from the original film to the industry is not there in this film. The excessive visual effects is quite the same "trump" card the new blockbuster films have always been playing without new innovative approaches for films. Comparatively "Mad Max : Fury Road" is one of the best films I have watched with both Blockbuster and Classic fusion. We'll talk about this later with the "worthy" films.

Overall this film had so much potential and opportunity to make a blast in the industry but missed it. And kinda ruined a childhood favourite franchise.

 Hitman : Agent 47 - "Hitman" though was an amazing and unforgettable game the film franchise did'nt  pulled it off well. Though the first film was an amazing film it did'nt succeeded financially. The next film did'nt achieved in both aspects.

The film had soo many good action sequences but the story line was soo shallow it looked like that agent 47 all had was his muscle but no strategies. It kinda loses it's story on the way as well.

So overall so much funds and technology wasted for another pointless action film.

Chappie - Neil Blomkamp is losing it with each of his upcoming films. He debuted With a 'blast' - District 9. And 'Elysium' was okay. But this is a waste of time.

Seriously a mindless action flick trying to produce unneccesary philosophical assumptions on humanity and it is without any logic and the story flows without any premise.

Like I said an unworthy film of every aspect because in my personal view of trying to be a wannabe philosophical film on human nature.

 
Terminator Genysis - A destruction of a franchise trying to reboot it and failing for the third time.
If you look closer Mr. James Cameron finished the franchise in the second. And many tried to re boot it twice creating spectacular failures. The third however is another same scenario film that establishes the same loosing streak. Like I said a lot funds wasted for something useless without any premise.

The story tries to innovate bringing all the stories together but misses out the basics. Creating a good film.

Anyway the story ends with a hope of a new universe. Let's hope how it'll perform. No expectations though.

So here goes the "Unworthy".............

Welcome the "Worthy"

Overall this year had so many good films in my opinion.

Inside Out - This film was a real treat.It unlocks many perceptions about the human mind. How it grows and overall one of the best animated films ever to be produced in my opinion.

Very emotional and beutiful film.

The Man from U.N.C.L.E. - Since this is a Guy Ritchie film It is expected to be awesome and it lives upto the standards. Outstanding performance alround action wise as well story wise.

Awesome stuff.

Tomorrowland - Well though this film received mixed reviews, I personally loved it.

Has a beutifully woven story for any dreamer who wishes for a perfect world.

The story of nerds with wishful thinking.

Mission Impossible : Rogue Nation - The series thrives again with an amazing story line and action sequences. Loves Tom Cruise and his films.

And this keeps his track playing in a good beat.

Mad Max : Fury Road - This is one of the best films ever produced by any action film maker. This is outstanding with effects, innovations and most of all the greatest story ever to be put on screen with such grand scale (Post apocalyptic themed).

Loved it. One of my all time favourites.

So here comes an end to a review after a long time.

See you soon. Tc.

As per usual it was impossible for me to execute the plan on pulling off the Blog on required date. So now I'm taking it slow. And 5 reviews per day. Hopefully things will go as planned.

R...Rajkumar (2013)

It's the same old Hindi film formula with the new trend Masala mix style combination (Kollywood and Bollywood) by rising star director Prabhudheva. But not like his Rowdy Rathore (2012) a major hit and a real style masala mix this was a unbalanced film with over styled action with lack of substance. Though that's the case this film have some good music and songs, acceptable but over the top fighting sequences and most of all "Shahid Kapoor" with his awesome dance moves and Sonakshi Sinha!!! whom I personally like as an actress who is fun to watch.

Overall - 3/5

2 States (2014)

Though it's a love story and a Hindi film it is not your usual Hindi film. It taps into a serious issues like the inter state marriages and the issues of breaking social conventions in the end. There is a good flow and good songs for that is major requirement in marketing a Hindi film. Though it has songs it is a well structured Hindi film and a must see for any Bollywood film praiser.

Overall - 3.5/5

Divergent (2014)

With the premise of usual young adult science fictions "Divergent" doesn't make something innovative as a film and with "The Hunger Games (2012)" releasing first it prejudices the viewers perception. It was not well structured or even flowing with emotion in my perception since it was capitalizing on more establishing the base of the story among the viewers. The dream sequence of Tris is the only aspect I find innovative. Since I never read the trilogy I may not understand what the story may have for us in the future as a franchise but the initiation of the film series is very ineffective.

But it has some plus points.

1. Good visuals and well cinematographic vision (Well with that kinda budget what you should question is what you can't do on the visuals).
2. Good cast and mediocre acting.(Well the new actors are pretty famous now)
3. The hype of being a futuristic-same old - post war world sequence :-p

Overall - 3/5

Pompei (2014)

It's a bigger budget historical film which was solely made of commercial purposes and many claims it to be inaccurate but as a positive does not have the flaws the recent Paul W.S. Anderson films has. I always had to watch his films since he made such good films like AVP : Alien Vs. Predator (2004) and Resident Evil (2002) which was guilty pleasure Game-Film adaptations. But he became more weaker in his new films like "Death Race" and "Resident Evil Franchise".  Though it was the case in his new film " Pompei " he tries to do something new by changing the subject matter. And he fails to make something new. Though that is the case his new flick appears to be having at least a better script than his other new films. So it was technically a good move by the filmmaker.

Overall - 3/5

The Expendables 3 (2014)

Since I was a 90's kid I always liked old action films with the same old plot. It became a tradition of guilty pleasure and I kind of liked that style. All those Chuck Norris, Van Damme and Stallone seeing in different films was really awesome. But pulling a spin-off with all of them in a trilogy and finishing with more old and still young 80's and 90's stars is a great move. Though it had some issues like pre-released film in the internet it also pulled something in the box office.

This film is for anyone who liked all the old action stars and there arrogance,style and most of all "action". It has been a satisfying trilogy and I personally loved it. No serious stuff. Just homage for the now-expendable actors. :-p

Overall - 3.5/5