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Chehre (2021)
Chehre - doesn't do justice to the talent at its service.
Chehre is a textbook case of how lazy writing can ruin a perfectly engaging premise, in this case based on Friedrich Dürrenmatt's 1956 work, Die Panne (A Dangerous Game).
The first half ends on a note promising a decent thriller, set within the claustrophobic confines of an isolated mansion with communication with the world outside severed. However, all of it is undone by unbelievably shoddy writing as the film opens up to reveal the skeletons in Sameer's cupboard.
Then comes Amitabh Bachchan's 10-minute monologue, 'What Is Law' - and his baritone notwithstanding, kills whatever is left of the film. The speech is so out of place
Here, if it's anyone who well and truly sinks it, is Bachchan, supremely 'aware' of himself, cannibalising everything around him (right from that recitation in the atrocious opening montage)
Chehre can't be called a thrilling courtroom drama. So let's just say that Rumi Jafry has attempted something out of his comfort zone, but his film is merely watchable.
The Empire (2021)
History....
Summing it up in 2 lines...Its For...
The History Lovers
The ones who can remember History studied in School.
Bellbottom (2021)
Engaging thriller that takes you back to the big screen experience
STORY: An undercover agent code-named Bellbottom embarks on a covert mission to free 210 hostages held by hijackers.
Akshay Kumar is in full form and dependably strong. He uses his star power to the fullest, with gusto
Director Ranjit M Tiwari's film shows us incidents that unfolded in the late 1970s and early 1980s.
Written by Aseem Arrora and Parveez Shaikh, the film is engaging and manages to hold your attention for all of 123 minutes. However, you will have to hold on to every minute of the action as it unfolds as there is a lot of back and forth in the storyline. The pace of the film remains steady and the narrative and characters don't lose momentum.
While you ride along with the story, the incidents that unfold don't really absorb you emotionally. With a film of this genre, you'd expect a lot of goosebump moments, but this isn't the case. Also, the film leaves you with several unanswered questions, such as the hostages' agony and the terrorists' hijacking plans.
The climax of the film is a tad underwhelming and winds up abruptly.
Stillwater (2021)
Stillwater, gaining Oscar Buzz.... Matt Damon Gets to the Heart of How the World Sees Americans Right Now
Stillwater had its covid-delayed premiere at Cannes this July where Matt Damon's performance received a five-minute standing ovation
Remarkable performances lead a surprising, compelling drama from Oscar winning "Spotlight" director Tom McCarthy.
The film works best when it addresses themes of redemption, the inability to change, familial fate and how bad decisions haunt some people forever. The most interesting parts of the story are often unsaid. They are surmised from subtext and grow deeper as the audience learns more and more about the characters. The thriller/mystery genre is solid here, and not unclever, but it is really the plot and not the "story."
With all the unexpected turns this movie takes, never once did I find myself bored
Damon's performance as a career-best.
Bhuj: The Pride of India (2021)
History Turns Spectacular ( IMDB Rating must be 8 or 9 )
Take-off is impressive with a well-choreographed dogfight in the skies and the landing is heroic. With several set pieces of action, the 1971 war comes alive. An incredible story from a chapter of Indian history. The performances are first-rate and the film goes on an exciting level in the second half. The climax is nail-biting and he really takes the film to another level here. The scene of Ranchod in the trench in the climax would be loved by the masses
Breathtaking Magical Shots by Ajay Devgan, Sound of the Battlefield, Epic War Battle by Sanjay dutt and Very Well explained a detailed Strategy plan of the War to the PM by Mohit Chauhan
A film of this scale should have been 200% released in cinemas as it's full of massy scenes that would have generated immense craze among the audiences.
Bhuj has been shot on a very large scale Ajay Devgn knows how to make a story big and he has proved it yet again with Bhuj & not forgetting amazing direction by Abhishek Dudhiya.
Bhuj is the best masala entertainer to be released on OTT so far in 2021.
American Traitor: The Trial of Axis Sally (2021)
Drama with a Standout Performance from Al Pacino
There are a lot of stories surrounding WWII that people don't know about until they get made into movies. The story of Mildred Gillars, also known as Axis Sally, is one of those. It is an interesting story
This cast was surprisingly very good for such a film as this. Everybody served their roles perfectly in the film.
Using the star power of Pacino as the defense lawyer was a great idea. He brings all his gravitas to the role which makes it stand out. He has his moments to shine but gives space for the others to do their thing as well. Thomas Kretschmann as Goebbels was pretty sinister in that role. I think anybody would be afraid of him. The plot had some twists and turns in it as well. That was good to not make it a straightforward story of this woman's trial.
To sum it all up... Al Pacino was the standout in this film. Otherwise, this film probably would have gone unnoticed by most people.
Friends: The Reunion (2021)
Nostalgic...That's what you call a closure
After being on a break for 17 years, the 'Friends' cast reunited and relived the unspoken moments which shocked and surprised even them
You just don't want it to end... Recapturing that spark in a reunion special 17 years after the series finale
The reunion goes back and forth from the time they visited their apartments, reminiscing the moments to James quizzing them with age-old questions answers to which many fans already knew.
The funniest portions are when they laugh themselves to tears while watching unseen bloopers and behind-the-scenes footage, though Schwimmer revealing that he hated acting with Marcel the Monkey in response to a fan question is a hoot as well.
The best part about the Friends Reunion, is that by the end of it, you realise that there always was - and probably still is - a part of Rachel, Monica, Phoebe, Ross, Chandler and Joey, in the respective actors who played them.
But an age-old question 'Will they do it again?' as rightly said by Lisa towards the end, "I don't want anybody's happy ending unravelled.
Yes, they were on a break and the reunion is what you call a 'closure'!
Friends: The Reunion (2021)
Nostalgic...That's what you call a closure
After being on a break for 17 years, the 'Friends' cast reunited and relived the unspoken moments which shocked and surprised even them
You just don't want it to end... Recapturing that spark in a reunion special 17 years after the series finale
The reunion goes back and forth from the time they visited their apartments, reminiscing the moments to James quizzing them with age-old questions answers to which many fans already knew.
The funniest portions are when they laugh themselves to tears while watching unseen bloopers and behind-the-scenes footage, though Schwimmer revealing that he hated acting with Marcel the Monkey in response to a fan question is a hoot as well.
The best part about the Friends Reunion, is that by the end of it, you realise that there always was - and probably still is - a part of Rachel, Monica, Phoebe, Ross, Chandler and Joey, in the respective actors who played them.
But an age-old question 'Will they do it again?' as rightly said by Lisa towards the end, "I don't want anybody's happy ending unravelled.
Yes, they were on a break and the reunion is what you call a 'closure'!
Radhe (2021)
Overdose of commercial cinema that is worth noting.
Radhe is dreary and listless, with no attempt to do anything innovative within the purview of star-led masala entertainers.
The most awaited Radhe is remake of the South Korean film 'The Outlaws'
Even the superstar's incredible screen presence and aura cannot salvage this misadventure
Salman Khan, 55, looks impossibly well-preserved in his latest Eid spectacle 'Radhe: Your Most Wanted Bhai'.
A typical Salman Khan show: cheesy humour, a young and oomph-oozing heroine rubbing herself up against a near-ascetic hero, club songs, gravity-defying fights.
At the outset, it's drilled into us that Radhe is a formidable and fearless rebel cop whose resume boasts 97 encounters and 23 punishment transfers. He doesn't play by the rule book and has a heightened moral radar.
The plot twists appear ludicrous and choppy. Even the villains are unintentionally hilarious. Watching a talented actor like Hooda play a tinny villain in a long leather coat and longer hair is painful to the eyes. Apparently, he hopes to run a drug empire in Mumbai and the city's impressionable youth are his targets. But the way he goes about marking his territory is laughable. Hooda isn't menacing, but comes across as a pesky menace.
Seasoned actors such as Jackie Shroff is wasted in poorly-written roles. His attempt at humour lands in a few places, but falls flat for most parts of the film.
Don't be zapped if you see a skimpily-clad Jacqueline Fernandez gyrating sensuously in a dazzling song cameo or see its young heroine Disha Patani be a glorified airhead who makes being ditzy an art form.
Even if you are in a forgiving mood during a festive holiday, Khan doesn't give us much to hold onto in 'Radhe
RADHE is strictly for Salman Khan fans.
The Father (2020)
A chilling ride into Anthony's volatile world
Zellman's 'The Father' is a lot more than a film that merely exists to tell you a story. This is an experience and a journey into an unstable world that is just as real, as it is make-believe.
At once stupendously effective and profoundly upsetting, "The Father" might be the first movie about dementia to give me actual chills.
Combining mystery and psychodrama, "The Father" is a majestic depiction of things falling away: People, surroundings and time itself are becoming ever more slippery.
It's a brutal, terrifyingly simple technique, backed by a production design that manipulates the details of his surroundings just enough to make us question where - and when - we are.
Father belongs to the veteran actor Anthony Hopkins who won Oscars for the Best Actor for The Fatherand the debutant director who has moved beyond cliche and sentimentality to reveal the true nature of dementia.
Ramyug (2021)
Pandering to 'Hindu pride' Skip it, Shelve it, Forget it exists.
How do you analyze a show which has so little to offer that you would rather not waste time watching it? Well, here it is anyway.
Is Kohli trying to do what Mani Ratnam tried almost a decade ago? Is he trying to re-evaluate the roles of 'good' and 'evil',
BTW the series has been shot in Mauritius. So, only watch for the visual feel
To arrive at this abysmal show's biggest disappointment, is how bland Kabir Duhan Singh is, as Raavan. While the actor has the physicality and the sinister beard, Singh's failings as an actor are all over the character. Kohli finds an interesting way to depict Raavan's ten heads, almost like an M Night Shyamalan character with multiple personalities, but the idea isn't explored further. In an age, where filmmakers tend to dig beyond the obvious to find a righteous 'motivation' for their villains, Kohli never manages anything beyond some pop psychology behind Raavan's inherent "evil nature".
The only appeal is A music video of the show titled "Jai Hanuman", featuring Amitabh Bachchan and Ustad Zakir Hussain
The biggest issue with this Modern Ramayan is that we can't get over to that old Ramananda Sagar Ramayan.
Marzi (2020)
Typical Indian Ending
Overall average...he actor in the female role looked and acted below average and the ending could have been better ...but sadly they had to end it the typical indian way....instead He should have never got caught or absconded...