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Ant-Man and the Wasp
(2018)

Huge scale but movie is watchable only because of mid credits.
Scott is now itering with his fatherly duties, escaping the FBI and on his new superhero duties. Though the shrinking ability of the protagonists is the film's USP, what lies at the heart of this film is the father-son bond between Casey-Scott and Hank-Hope.

Michael Pena does a great job. The monologues are stunning.

But antman and the wasp fails to bring out the essence which could have been a driving factor. But while Black Panther's largely independent story worked in its favour, Ant-Man and the Wasp feels too slight to function on its own. Honestly, the entire plot of the film could have been done and dusted in a five-minute digression in Avengers: Infinity War.

Ant-Man and the Wasp feels like a feature-length introduction to the quantum realm. Rather than focusing on the Story line the inter-relationship between the characters, Pym's scientific usage of terminology is a bit unnecessary.

The scale was good but the movie lacked the connection. The mid credits and end credits were the highlights of the movie. To summarize the whole movie it was like Watching 2 hours of a flick depending entirely upon the mid credits scene.

Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom
(2018)

A hunky-Dory entertainer.
Coming from the Spielberg's Jurassic Park to Jurassic World the CGI or the Vfx has improved or to be precise has evolved with the evolution of technology. Bayona utilises these new rules to infuse some much-needed terror. But things go terribly wrong as Owen and Claire become aware that they were misfed by Mills.

After this it's a whole lot of thrilling sequences accompanied by a bit a emotional touch. Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard are both great performers and familiarity with their characters allow a semblance of emotional investment.

Owen's bonding with Blue adds the feather to the cap of the affection they share even if they are apart from each other. Blue among all the velociraptors from Jurassic World (2015) had the vehement affection towards Owen.

The INDORAPTOR gives some chills when it is it introduced in the movie. All the action scenes were high octane and well paced. Especially the eruption scene till the escape on the boat. There is a surprising amount of practical effects on display.

First half of the movie was too good. Well paced. 2nd half was admirable. Numerous jaw dropping moments. This movie also had various references to the Change in climate, as it had the impact to the inhabitants. This installment to it's Prequel Jurassic World (2015) is a bit let-off, not a disappointment to be honest it has a difference of a grain. This one had some Marvellous cinematography. The end fight was superlative.

Coming to the plot, one can't expect a story line or a well developed herculean plot. These movies are watched for entertainment which this one did cover up it's purpose, it was a total hunky-Dory ride. It is undoubtedly an Unalloyed Hit.

Deadpool 2
(2018)

Deadpool 2 is a Riot.
Directed by 'One of the Two Guys Who Killed John Wick's Dog,' the first 20 minutes of the film feature a good amount of gruesome but spectacular bloodbath as both Wick films combined.

Deadpool or Wade Wilson, is in the midst of slaying several crime syndicate bosses all around the world. However, his final battle, which takes place in his hometown, doesn't go according to plan. Distraught and beset by doubts, Deadpool joins Colossus from the X-Men and Negasonic Teenage Warhead. Together, they aim to be a strong and "good" force.

However, this motivation dies out, when Deadpool goes on his first mission. In an attempt to protect a terrified and confused teenage mutant Russell, our red-suited hero makes an impulsive bloodthirsty decision, and this sets into motion events that catch the attention of the time-travelling mutant, Cable (Josh Brolin), a very angry, no-explanations-offered kind of man from the future. The three stage their fights at a lot of places, starting with a high-security prison with secrets of own. Cable is out to kill Russell, and Deadpool must summon mutants, that he proudly calls the X-Force, to stop him.

The new characters make fleeting impressions (there's a reason for that), but it's Domino or Lady Luck (Zazie Beetz), who shines through. That woman deserves a film of her own! Dopinder is back, played by Karan Soni, though his Indian caricature does get to you at times. Brolin as cable is spectacular.

The blind old lady Al, who is Deadpool's friend, tells him, "You can't live if you don't die a little." So Deadpool does die and big, in many, many scenes, and he does live and big, in many, many others. Reynolds shows he can be as charming doing both. The cameos are surprising. This is funny, has Meta jokes and also has a bit of emotional touch but it is not better than the first one though. This is a must watch if you are a fan of the first part. Domino is magnificent. Hands down to the best post credit scene in the entire CBM history.

Avengers: Infinity War
(2018)

This Movie is worth the Hype. Thanos Rips it.
Ten years and 18 films later, the Marvel Cinematic Universe gives audiences the mother of all crossovers with Avengers: Infinity War.

All the superheros get the moments to shine while some naturally take predominance over others. Set in deep space, and in half a dozen lands (New York, Wakanda, Titan, Knowhere), the film presents a galactic battle for the fate of the universe that throws together the six original Avengers; the follow-up wave of Marvel superheroes.

There were so many character arcs in this movie. Every scene is in the movie was worth digesting and deciphering, along with the surprises and the twists and turns that will get audiences on the edge of their seat.

Thanos is arguably the main character, which is both a blessing and a curse. Superhero films have only ever been as good as their villain, and Thanos is a tremendous villain. Josh Brolin is truly terrifying in the part, in more ways than one. He is a purple Titan masterfully delivered with chilling touches of humanity, but one that constantly maintains the capability of reaping chaos as easily as he can snap his fingers.

Thor is able to shine on his own, as is Zoe Saldana's Gamora, while other characters stand out based on their encounters and new relationships. Thor after getting revived from by the guardians set it's course to Nidavellir to forge the Stormbreaker. This movie is a total Thor Ride. His entry sequence in Wakanda was awe-inspiring.

Tony Stark never fails to impress, his involvement in the scenes makes those scenes a bliss. His humor never fails. His care for Spiderman shows his mental state of how much Spidey means to him.

Captain's Entry scene was the highlight. His screen timing was perfect. The fight scene in Wakanda was fabulous.

Doctor Strange from his opening scene to his last sequence was prodigious. He is the master of this art. His sacrifice of the time stone for Tony was unimaginable.

Every other characters were highly notable. Be it Natasha, Banner, Star Lord.

Only con was the humor of Drax was sometimes out of phase. But the pros overshadow these cons so perfectly that it hardly matters.

Though Thanos gets all the infinity Stones but he did went through a lot of damage. And his stakes were high. Thanos getting the soul stone at his highest stake "A soul for the soul" by sacrificing Gamora was the thing no one would have expected.

Climax was breathtaking. The dark order of thanos Maw, Proxima, Corvus was Amazing. Especially Maw his dialogues were so effortlessly delivered. Marvel Delivers a dark movie with many jaw dropping scenes. CGI never failed for a second.

As dense as Infinity War might be, the characters are mostly scattered to different locations throughout.

This was total Thanos's movie. A breathtaking wholesome ride. Thanos is arguably one of the greatest villians.

This movie is worth the hype. Thanos Rips it.

Pacific Rim Uprising
(2018)

Justice made to del Toro's Pacific Rim.
Picking up ten years after the Pan Pacific Defense Corps (PPDC) canceled the apocalypse, we now follow Jake Pentecost (John Boyega), son of famous hero Stacker Pentecost (Idris Elba), and current scavenger of old Jaeger parts. When he and fellow scavenger Amara Namani (Cailee Spaeny) come across the PPDC's radar after stealing and scrapping with authorities, they're given a choice: join the corps or go to jail. They choose the former even though corporate titan Liwen Shao (Tian Jing) plans to put the PPDC out of business with her drone program led by Dr. Newton Geiszler (Charlie Day).

It's quite evident that debutant director, Steven S DeKnight, is not trying to replicate del Toro's rather inimitable style - Uprising is a brighter And when Jake escapes that encounter and confronts Amara (Cailee Spaeny), a scrappy 15-year-old who's fending for herself in the ruins

Pacific Rim: Uprising has no such thematic ambitions, and no interest in wasting time on explanations, deepening the mythology, or exploring new corners of its world

Jake was trained as a jaeger pilot, but abandoned the program; now he scavenges through decommissioned military sites and puts jaeger parts on the black market. In the early going, the film seems startlingly familiar.

Like Mako Mori in the first film (played by Rinko Kikuchi, who reprises the role in Uprising), Amara has personal traumas that interfere with her ability to Drift. But where Mako's battle for serenity was a major plotline in Pacific Rim, Uprising acknowledges Amara's trauma, then forgets it

Boyega and Spaeny are both charismatic, strong screen presences, and that becomes crucial to the movie, charlie day is the show stealer. CGI is perfect and BGM is thrilling. No silly humor. Only con is that the path of the movie could have been better but expecting story line from a action movie is debatable. The pros of this movie suppress the cons. If you have been a fan of the first part then this is a must watch.

Murder on the Orient Express
(2017)

"There is right. There is wrong. There is no in-between."
After solving a theft in Jerusalem, famed Belgian detective, Hercule Poirot, is looking forward to a break before his next case. His friend, Bouc, the director of the Orient Express, convinces him to travel on board his train. Seeing the time on the train as a welcome break from crime-solving, Poirot agrees. The passengers of the grand and luxurious carrier come off as an odd bunch of people travelling together.

Based on Agatha Christie's celebrated crime mystery novel, the film revolves around the murder of a dubious businessman aboard the luxurious first class compartment of the Orient express. With almost every co-passenger being a suspect, Belgian detective Hercule Poirot's (Kenneth Branagh) sharp deduction skills are put to test once again.

Loaded with mysterious intentions, cheeky humour, clever repartee and an ensemble cast that comprises some of cinema's biggest names, Murder on the Orient Express makes for an intriguing watch. Strangers being stranded on a stalled train makes for a great premise, given the thrill of finding a killer lurking around. After receiving some threatening letters, Ratchett tries to employ Poirot for his security, but the latter declines. On the same night, as the Orient Express runs aground due to an avalanche, Samuel Ratchett is found stabbed multiple times in the chest and abdomen. With much reluctance, and his friend's insistence, Poirot takes up the investigation. As he gets down to the exhaustive process of interrogation, it is clear that things aren't exactly as they seem.

He maunders on about knife wounds and sleeping potions and missing kimonos. The clues are at once vital, finicky, and dull, and Branagh, perhaps fearful that his tale might be sagging, peps it up with escapades that would have had Christie dropping her teapot. Poirot, who starts by fretting about boiled eggs, finds himself chasing a caped figure along a precarious bridge. He even gets a shot in the arm. The movie could use one, too.

Of the rest of the impressive cast, only Depp as Ratchett and Pfeiffer as Mrs Hubbard make any kind of impression. The film comes closest to giving an insight into its characters when Depp is interacting with Poirot and Hubbard, but since Ratchett is the one to be murdered, that doesn't last long. the snow-capped peaks is so marvellously filmed

On a technical scale, the film scores a perfect ten. The scenes involving the murdered body and the cabin that houses the corpse are shot entirely from above with great ingenuity. The only con of this movie is the last dialogue which is a bit sentimental but the pros of this movie overshadowed this con. Murder On The Orient Express pays homage to Agatha Christie's timeless detective story in more ways than one. It's a must watch.

Black Panther
(2018)

T'Challa is the superhero of Wakanda. Best MCU movie till date.
The hero of the tale is, of course, T'Challa (Chadwick Boseman), the king of Wakanda and, as the Black Panther, protector of his people. Having drunk the nectar of a mystical flower, he has the strength of many men; in a suit woven of bullet-proof vibranium, he is virtually indestructible. (That's the Marvel part.) Indeed, Wakanda itself is built on the bounty of a meteorite bearing vibranium-the strongest metal on Earth-that struck Africa millennia ago. Technologically advanced beyond the dreams of any other nation, Wakanda cloaks itself from the world behind an illusory rainforest. As far as the rest of the world knows, it is a "third-world country-textiles, shepherds, cool outfits."

As the new king-his father having been killed in Captain America: Civil War, the movie that first introduced Black Panther-T'Challa is supported, and occasionally hindered, by an assortment of family, colleagues, and rivals: his younger sister, Shuri (Letitia Wright), a precocious tech genius who outshines even Tony Stark; his regal mother, Ramonda (Angela Bassett); the kingdom's high priest, Zuri (Forest Whitaker); T'Challa's best friend and chief of the border guard, W'Kabi (Daniel Kaluuya); the surly chief of a rebellious clan, M'Baku (Winston Duke); his chief general and head of the Dora Milaje, an all-female royal honor guard, Okoye (Danai Gurira); and T'Challa's former flame, Nakia (Lupita Nyong'o), who is also a covert agent for the Dora Milaje.

As with any superhero movie, there are a handful of smaller-scale fights leading to one large-scale melee that is completely bonkers (complete with armored, rambunctious African wildlife), but the best parts of the movie fall in the spaces between those fights. T'Challa's royal blood makes him the rightful heir to the throne, and with that great power comes a set of great challenges - or rather, one great challenge that dictates every other challenge he's about to face.

But Black Panther isn't just T'Challa's story. It's also Killmonger's, He's a lost son whose father was killed by the king, and that king prevented him from achieving his birthright and destiny. The plot and the story connects well. Kendrick Lamar's score is amazing. Andy Serkis is the show stealer. M'Baku is hilarious. The humor is well fitted in the story which actually suits the process. No useless humor. Action sequences are kickass. Coming to the cons this movie it's that the climax plot was a bit predictable. But the pros do cover up this small con. So For a superhero origin movie it's a good start. A must watch. WAKANDA FOREVER.

Maze Runner: The Death Cure
(2018)

You can't save everyone, Thomas. The third installment is a justice made to the Trilogy.
The third and last installment in the series, Maze Runner: The Death Cure takes off with the Gladers - Thomas (Dylan O'Brien), Frypan (Dexter Darden) and Newt (Thomas Brodie-Sangster) on a dangerous mission to save one of their friends, Minho (Ki Hong Lee) and, of course, the world from a terrifying end. Among the last few to have remained immune to Flare, the deadly virus that has laid siege on a majority of the world's population, the Gladers are running against time to find a cure. As they attempt to sneak into the Last City, they encounter a series of obstacles that threaten their very existence.

The actors portray their characters extremely well, especially Dylan, he can truly make the audience feel what he's feeling. Although character development was not a strong point in this film, I feel it didn't need to be. Because if you've seen the other two films, you already know how the characters are and how they feel towards other characters and what they believe is right and wrong. For me, the first two films provided the character development, this was just the ending.

There are some very powerful and emotional scenes in this film especially towards the end (I, myself did tear up at one point), and the ending, I feel, was really satisfying.

Coming to the cinematic experience, the cinematography was top notch. In recent times it may be the second best to Blade Runner 2049. The Vfx was stainless. Kudos to the cinematography team. The movie though had some loose plots but the pros do cover up these potholes. The first half was a bit laggy as compared to the other first two parts of this franchise but the second half kept the audience at the edge of their seats. Second half was very well executed. Although the movie could have been trimmed off 10 mins but the cinematography covers this up. All the humor were well placed and the action scenes were fast paced which suited the Story line. If you're a fan of the franchise, enjoy watching 'save the world from the apocalypse' type of action thrillers and have been following the story over the years, this finale might be of interest to you.

The Foreigner
(2017)

A simple cliche story with thrilling action and suspense.
Been a fan of Jackie Chan, his actions, his deliverance to a movie is mind blowing. Here is my take on The Foreigner. Adapted from Stephen Leather's 1992 novel The Chinaman, the film takes place in modern-day London and Belfast, where a new group of terrorists known as the "Authentic IRA" claim responsibility for a London bombing that kills over a dozen civilians and leaves many more injured. Among the casualties is the daughter of Quan Ngoc Minh (Chan), a Chinese restaurant owner with a history serving in the Vietnam-era special forces. Left without any other family members to comfort him, Quan makes it his mission to find those responsible for the bombing and bring them to justice.

The film "The Foreigner" is a truly brilliant thriller that holds your breath from the first minute to the last minute. You never know what will happen and have to stare on the screen all the time. The makeup, sound mixing, action choreography, and acting performances are all top-notch. Jackie Chan perhaps gives his career-best performances, both physically and emotionally.

Mr. Chan is in his early 60s, and he doesn't deliver the action pizazz here that he used to. Nor, frankly, does he summon enough gravitas to be persuasive in the role of a grief-maddened father. For what it's worth, Mr. Brosnan, as Quon's nemesis, sells the angry-all-the-time requirement for his character It doesn't hurt that director Martin Campbell has placed two capable acting veterans at the forefront of the film, in Pierce Brosnan and Jackie Chan. Both actors are tasked with inhabiting roles that are antithetical to the on screen personas they're most well-known for. Brosnan, for his part, trades in his suave, Bond-like heroic swagger to play a corrupt politician who often closely resembles a mob boss, while Chan turns in a grim and quiet performance, directly contrary to the comedic roles most American audiences associate him with.

Mr. Chan is in his early 60s, and he doesn't deliver the action pizazz here that he used to. Nor, frankly, does he summon enough gravitas to be persuasive in the role of a grief-maddened father. For what it's worth, Mr. Brosnan, as Quon's nemesis, sells the angry-all-the-time requirement for his character

The Foreigner uses the talents of both Jackie Chan and Pierce Brosnan quite well, turning the well-worn personas of both actors on their heads. And thanks to a handful of propulsive and violent action sequences, The Foreigner mostly succeeds at what it sets out to do, even if that also means you'll likely have already forgotten about it by the time you get home from seeing it. This movie is a must watch.

Justice League
(2017)

Love it or hate it, JUSTICE LEAGUE is one of the fascinating piece of filmmaking.
It's the cinematic version of a page-turner, akin to feverishly flipping through the pages of a newly purchased and highly anticipated comic book issue so that, before you know it, you've already consumed the whole thing before your parents' car pulls into the driveway, just in time to start over and read it again. Justice League simultaneously feels like a solid live- action version of some of best moments from the excellent animated series of the same name.

Ben Affleck continues to be a better Batman and Bruce Wayne them people want to give him credit for, and this is the closest we've seen him to true blue Batman after the murder rage of Batman v Superman. Henry Cavill is without a doubt the best he's ever been allowed to be as the Man of Steel, refreshingly sunny and earnestly heroic. He feels like classic Superman. Wonder Woman is both a clutch player and a joy of the film thanks to Gal Gadot and her irrepressible on-screen spark.

Ezra Miller did a great Job as flash. Ezra's turn as the flash will no doubt earn a legion of fans, he's endearing in his innocence and gets the bulk of the good one-liners Cyborg was good and aquaman was just splendid. His dialogue delivery, his attitude were amazing. Each character gets moments to shine and make a positive lasting impression. There are some cons in the movie like the re shoots were clearly visible in Superman's mustache removal. The CGI at some parts were in necessarily excess like the last flight, CGI on Steppenwolf was not that good but Ciaran Hinds did a great job as Steppenwolf. But this film is a fascinating one, an entertaining one, and often, a fun one. Give it a try if you are avid CBM fan.

Thor: Ragnarok
(2017)

By far MCU's best standalone movie. And Yes THOR RAGNA-ROCKS.
Thor: Ragnarok wastes no time cranking up its camp factor, which continues as he endures a "prepare for the world's end" rant from the massive demon Surtur. Thor repeatedly asks Surtur to pause his rant because he's slowly spinning around while hanging from a mess of chains. "I feel like we had something there," Thor says while waiting for eye contact to return. The story is truly serious and great, the fun moments are tons! The cinematography of action scenes is just unrealistic good. Hela is one of the best MCU villain so far! Cate Blanchett just killing in it in this role. She looks sexy, furious and also got her arc in the movie, which is big step, thinking about previous Thor movies. Hulk got so many epic moments, that I just can't count. Valkyrie fits perfectly in the new "Revengers" team such a good actress. Loki is fan favorite again! Every moment with Tom Hiddleston on screen is awesome. Cate Blanchett just nails her role as the goddess of death. She is the show stealer, her attitude her walk everything is just perfect. The fight scenes are just amazing. The CGI in those scenes are perfect. Humor in this movie is just marvelous. The last scene which displays the Thor force was icing on the cake. Believe me I am big DC fan but this movie is just mind blowing.

Under the direction of New Zealand director, Taiki Waititi, Thor: Ragnarok is Marvel's most audacious film in their cinematic universe to date. Not only does it supersede the previous Thor films, but does so in the funniest and entertaining of ways. By far the most unorthodox character change within the Marvel universe, the new direction for Thor is pleasantly unique and sought-after, filled with Waititi's trademark humor and exuberance from start to finish. However, Thor: Ragnarok is more than just a comedic act.  This movie is MCU's finest stand alone movie.

Jab Harry Met Sejal
(2017)

And Shah Rukh Khan Seals it with a Kiss.
The plot is thin like wafer, which marks the typical Imtiaz Ali Movie. It's the routine girl is engaged elsewhere story but she discovers half-way through the film that she is actually attracted to someone else.

What makes this film watchable though is the presence of Shah Rukh and Anushka both of who are in top-form in their Punjabi and Gujarati avatars. In fact, SRK is like old wine, the more he matures, the better he loves.

The first half of the film was good, it had many humorous dialogues, romance. The flashbacks shown in which add a background to Harry's native Place that is Nurmahal, Punjab is eye catching.

The second half of the movie is intense. It shows How Harry needs Sejal to change him. And SRK seals it with a Kiss. The climax scene could have been much better

The music of the Movie is very good. Radha raises up the mood for a bhangra dance. Phurrr song comes and immediately touches the heart, it's beats, music is top notch.

Raula by Diljit is classy. Jee Ve sohaneya by Nooran sisters is the best one. This song plays in the flashbacks and at the end at pre-climax. This songs gives instant Goosebumps. SRK's Name is enough for pulling crowds to the Theatre. Anushka pick ups the Gujarati Accent perfectly. Cinematography by K.U. Mohanan is breathtaking those scenic views and the exotic locations are mind boggling.

Pritam sounds way better inside the film and the BGM is in perfect sync with the arc of the story. SRK's charm in songs makes it more better.

Though the climax could have been more better but overall it's a very good film. A Must Watch.

Transformers: The Last Knight
(2017)

Two worlds collide, One survives.
The most awaited movie for me from a different cinematic universe, other than the DCEU and the MCU.

Transformers : The Last Knight is a typical Michael Bay Movie. From the beginning of the movie it starts with MAYHEM ! BOOM !

The movie opens in Medieval England where a bloody battle is underway. King Arthur, Lancelot, and their armies are fighting back against a barbarian invasion.

The former was getting suppressed by the barbarians but King Arthur didn't lose hope and was waiting for some miracle in form if magic. It was until Merlin ( self proclaimed Wizard, one from the Army of King Arthur) went to the place where there laid an alien space ship.

He begged the residents of that ship for help. This is where everything start.

After that brief "historical" prologue, we're back in the present day, as mankind is working on destroying the remaining Transformers. Coming to the present Cade Yeager ( Mark Wahlberg ) , a mechanic who lives in a junkyard, where he uses his skills to repair his buddies when they break down. But during a mission - to do something, he winds up taking care of a 14-year-old orphan named Izabella (Isabela Moner).

Among all those Mayhem, Cade gets picked up by a Robot Buttler named Cogman, who was sent by Sir Edmund Burton (Anthony Hopkins), a man claiming to know the secret to ending the war between humans and machines, last living member of the ancient Witwiccan order.

Burton's autobot Hot Rod kidnaps Viviane Wembly, a professor at the Oxford University. Burton reveals to Cade and Viviane that the latter is the last descendant of Merlin, the Wizard of King Arthur and advises her to use his staff (what is described in the film as a weapon of unimaginable power) and prevent the earth (unicorn) from getting destroyed by the Cybertron. What makes Cade go for all these things are to be watched in the movie.

But bumble-bee is at top-notch form. His dialogues are just perfect. One Liners are magnificent.

Optimus Prime's character from the transformation at the stage being captivated by the creator of the robots called Quintessa to the stage where Bee makes optimus feel what he is and what is his mission.

The Remaining plot of the movie needs ti be watched, all these moments cannot be described by writing.

Optimus Prime's screen presence was brilliant.

Many WOW moments.

Overall, for all the sci-fi and action movie lovers who just crave for humongous action, this movie is a Must Watch.

Go and Have a Watch.

Kong: Skull Island
(2017)

All Hail The King
KONG: SKULL ISLAND. Just as the name suggests, this movie is setup on an ISLAND, that's where the action takes place with all the neat creatures. Not only a hugely entertaining monster movie, but a well-directed, well- written and well-acted. The CGI was amazing.

Kong: Skull Island, is a fast- paced and absolutely jam-packed action movie that actually gets better and better as it moves along. Skull Island does do a fantastic job at bringing the character from the 1933 and 2005 films to a different time period and making a new, riveting story. All Hail The King

Above all, the film's ingenious parallels with the Vietnam War make for fascinating viewing. particular, Samuel L. Jackson's character, a stubborn, war-mongering colonel taken from the Vietnam War he loved fighting in, is hugely interesting to watch. Tom Hiddleston who plays John Conrad that is a recruit for hire accompanies Bill Randa (John Goodman)to a place no human eyes has seen for over ten thousand years. An island hidden away in a thick stormy mist as a means of a deterrent for curious people. Among them are a military escort led by Colonel Packard (Samuel L. Jackson) and one photographer Mason Tom Hiddlestone is just perfect. The plot was good, the acting was outstanding. I really felt I was in the 70's. The music in the movie was dead on perfect. P.S.: Its soundtrack features many songs from the Vietnam era (Black Sabbath's "Paranoid"), and if you enjoy the music from that time, you'll probably like the movie a whole lot more. P.S. #2: Stay through the lengthy end credits. You won't regret it. Serious.

Bãhubali 2: The Conclusion
(2017)

Rajamouli's Magnumopus. This one is as big as the first one.
​Star Cast: Prabhas, Rana Daggubati, Anushka Shetty, Tamannaah, Sathyaraj, Nasser, Ramya Krishnan, Subbaraju

Director: S S Rajamouli

Review: The sequel to Bahubali : The beginning took it's stand. And this stand was unbelievable grossing a whimsical amount of 1000 crores and still counting which happened for the very first time in the history of Indian Cinema.

The first of the movie takes it's​ time to setup the history, which includes the love angle between Devasena(Anushka Shetty) and Bahubali(Prabhas).

There's comic relief in these portions and it's amazing how the writers have moulded Katappa's otherwise tough and dutiful character to funny antics here.

But it also shows some spine chilling war sequence​.

Devasena's character from her younger days clearly justifies her tough status from the first part where, she stands tall against Bhallaladeva in spite of his power.

Anushka Shetty as Devasena looks luminous in her princess avatar. She pulls off the action scenes equally well and has a likable chemistry with Prabhas on-screen.

Sathyaraj does a great job of playing Katappa, the prime character in this film. His comic act in the first half is quite a good break from the drama otherwise.

Prabhas is exceptional in this film. Thanks to his amazing screen presence, you rarely look away from him. His transformation from being an assertive leader to a love struck Baahubali, to an emotionally hurt one is simply stunning.

Some scenes gave serious goosebumps, like a thunder Scene. Some war scenes were glitchy as the Vfx used there could have been more visualizing. Those sequences had really poor animation but just for some glitches, a magnum opus could not be denied. Rajamouli proved his stand that why he took so much of time to make this happen. The entry scene of Prabhas was a classic.

Bahubali 2 is as big as the first one, maybe even better. A thoroughly entertaining action drama. Watch it for super amazing Prabhas and Anushka Shetty. A 8/10 for this magnum opus!

P.S - it's a late review because had no time to watch due to my exams. But if you haven't watched it, give it a Go!

13 Hours
(2016)

Michael Bay delivers a Masterpiece
After watching it for many times, I could not resist myself to review this movie. This doesn't seem like a movie that Michael Bay would have directed. But the minute the explosions and gunfire commences, you will know that yes, this is indeed his film. He is after all, a pro at making things blow up in style. The fire fights are bloody and will get you right in the gut. No effort is spared in depicting the realities of a prolonged gun battle spread out over 13 sleepless, exhausting hours. The cinematography puts you right in the center of the melee. Make no mistake about it. This is an immersive and visceral film.

"Things change fast here in Benghazi."

Hollywood biographical war pictures are used as devices to mark significant events of terrorism, a form through which we comprehend accounts of reality and glimpse on the American psyche. Over the last few years we have Zero Dark Thirty (2012), Lone Survivor (2013), and American Sniper (2014), to name only a few. For 2016, Michael Bay leads the strain of contemporary soldiers flick in 13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi.

This thrill riveting masterpiece not only captivated the lives of these six soldiers and the people trapped between this battle between the Libyan rebels, but Michael Bay did an excellent job with his use of guns and sound system that he always does so well.  This is a masterful film in almost every aspect and certainly in every way that truly matters. Maybe knowing the real life set up and cover up to these events helps elevate the appreciation of what hits the screen but the film holds up well even if a viewer is unaware of world affairs. The premeditated, brutal attack in 2012 on two United States installations in Benghazi, Libya is a dark chapter in not only the war on terror but in U.S. history in general. Expertly depicting the events surrounding those attacks with such tension and emotion is a credit to this film and those that made it. This includes the remarkable cast who each were superb in their roles. And since I am a war movie fan, so this movie has made up to my expectations. This movie is a must watch.

Rain Man
(1988)

Charlie Babbit made Joke. My main man !
Watched it for the 2nd time and wrote this review. This was not a movie that needed forced emotion; it played better because it was understated, because the ending is oblique and because it rang true. This film changed how many people perceived the autistic; suddenly they weren't 'retards' to be shut away, but intriguing individuals. Few movies really do this. But 'Rain Man' did something even rarer: it not only made the audience think, it made them happy.

The ending is the sort of rare conclusion that brings tears to the eyes. Throughout the film, Charlie is an arrogant, ignorant, greedy businessman who cares of no one but himself. By the end, however, he has learned more than he has in his entire lifetime from the brother he never had. And unlike a lot of the buddy films out there, we get to see the bonding between Charlie and his big brother, Raymond, form on a daily basis, until it is brought to a standstill.

Dustin Hoffman gives his best performance in "Rain Man," one of such unmatched strength and brilliance that we often feel that we are really watching an autistic man on screen. Raymond Babbitt is one of the most memorable characters you will ever encounter as a viewer, and though Dustin Hoffman isn't necessarily a favorite actor of mine, I place his performance in "Rain Man" as one of the most convincing and touching performances of all time.

Trying to put the reason that "Rain Man" is so great into words is simply impossible. It's got everything. And as humorous as Raymond Babbitt becomes, he never seems unreal or obnoxious. As I watch him every time I watch the movie, I completely forget Dustin Hoffman is playing him until I mentally remark on how well he is doing so. This is movie magic, folks.

Hollywood has a fascination with characters like Forrest Gump and Raymond Babbitt, but -- even more so than Gump -- Raymond is never annoying. (That's not saying that Gump is, but...Raymond is even more touching and realistic.) Raymond is a fair bit more impaired than Forrest, and we feel for him even more (though which is the better film I could never say).

By all means, see this movie. Drop whatever you're doing and rent it, buy it, watch it over and over. It's amazing.I love this movie and I can't say enough good things about it.

Raees
(2017)

SRK and Nawazuddin's performance makes it a brilliant must watch
Finally the day arrived after 3 years if wait, the day arrived. RAEES . Miyan Bhai SRK stole the thunder with his power packed performance. He has nailed it this  time. Raees SRK has shown and proved " Form is temporary, Class is permanent " Shah Rukh Khan and Nawazuddin 's bravura performances, Action sequences, Well researched script, Music, Screenplay , Editing, and Climax.

The first half is well placed; Majmudar's one liners and the music is fabulous and the Laila Main Laila sequence ups the ante. The second grips the audience in their seats and the smoke scene is the show stealer. The dialogues are just bang on.WOW ! The part where SRK says "dhanda Karta hun, dharm ka dhanda nai karta" is the best one.

It's tough to maintain a character's ferocity and vulnerability in equal measures, but this is what SRK does best.

Full of tightly-choreographed action sequences and a brilliantly written script,

On the whole , Raees is a full on Masala Entertainer packed by power full performances and adrenaline charged action sequences. Made for Classes and masses alike. Action , Acting, Romance, Violence, Music and Masaledar dialogues all add up to the genre. A classic masala flick, Best movie of it's genre. A must watch movie. So my rating 10/10 Stars.

Dangal
(2016)

This is AAMIR KHAN's by far the best one.Finest casting and terrific acting by all.
Aamir Khan shines in the role of Mahavir Singh Phogat. He is so outstanding in his performance that this could be considered as one of his best works ever. The opening scene of the film is just a glimpse of Phogat's passion for the sport – wrestling. The first half of Dangal works exactly like a skilled wrestler – invariably sure of its moves. The film's second half is all about victory. Mahavir's transformation from the once upset father of a baby girl to the most triumphant one to Geeta's string of losses before she finally wins a gold during Common Wealth Games to desi akhara being replaced by wrestling mat – every moment works in contrast to what you had watched earlier. But not even once does the film loses its focus.

A word here about Mukesh Chhabra's casting: he has done a tremendous job of the casting. Nitesh Tiwari's direction is amazingly terrific. AmitabhBhattacharya's lyrics are great. Pritam's music is in terrific sync with the mood of the drama. 'Dangal dangal' is a very inspiring song and will soon become a rage. 'Dhaakad' and 'Haanikarak' are also very well-tuned. The 'Gilehariyaan' song has terrific charm of a different kind. Amitabh Bhattacharya's lyrics are great. The song writer may pick up some awards for his lyrics. Bosco- Caesar's choreography is very real. Pritam's background music deserves distinction marks. The actors who play the young Geeta and Babita (Zaira Wasim, Suhani Bhatnagar) do a competent job of maintaining the audiences attention. And both Shaikh and Malhotra carry it forward, especially when they spend a lot of the second half on the mat, learning how to lose, and, above all, to win. Since it encapsulates the historic win of the phogats who bought India glory so it is bound to inspire women. Dialogues are absolute gems. Without being overtly long, they are so effective that they invariably touch the heart before reaching the ears. On the whole, Dangal is not just a movie; it is an experience to be cherished. The film is destined to be one of the biggest blockbusters of Indian cinema.As it content oriented so The movie is both for the single screens as well as for the multiplexes and people of all age can watch.so this movie is a must watch. So I Rate it 10 stars out of 10 because I was thinking movie deserves it.I usually don't rate any movie 10 but This movie "HatsOff". Don't Expect a better story than this.Finest piece.Dangal hai yeh.

Dear Zindagi
(2016)

Effortless Direction by Gauri Shindhe and this deserves an Applause..
After English Vinglish, Gauri Shinde is Back with Bang! She Directed the film very well. Music is simply Soulful, #LoveYouZindagi and #AeZindagiGaleLagaLe is already HIT Among the Youth. Cinematography is Eye Catching. Watertight Story & Screenplay. There is no dull moment throughout the flick. Fast Paced First & Second Half. That's the finest part of the film. Classy Production Designing, Editing is Sharp & Crispy. Climax is simply Outstanding. Dialogues are well written & wonderful at many places.  Shah Rukh Khan is a breath of fresh air. Right from the first scene to his final scene. His and Alia Bhatt's chemistry was brilliant.  Story was very thought provoking.It changes the way you look at your life at your destiny.Story is pure work of class and hard work put in by Gauri Shinde. "Don't let your past blackmail your present to ruin your beautiful future. SHAH RUKH's charm took the movie to a different level. This movie is not a genre of all the audiences but for the ones who love classy Movies not massy ones.

Pros: Shah Rukh back at his best. Great and flawless story. Cinematography is brilliant All the hard work put in by whole team

Cons:None that I can find, only thing is the editing could have been more better and the music could have been more good.

At the end I strongly recommend it to everyone to go and watch this movie. Its one in a million type of movie.Don't miss it. So I Rate it 8 out of 10 stars but this film is a classic.

The Martian
(2015)

Best Sci-fi movie ever made.Classic!
I generally don't give out ten stars lightly when it comes to rating films, but my God, 'The Martian' deserves more than this. Playing an astronaut abandoned on the desolate surface of Mars after being presumed dead, Damon must do all he can to endure the martian environment, supported by some stunning cinematography and fantastic visual effects, 'The Martian' is able to blend humour and emotion within it's dramatic plot of survival. Jessica Chastain, Jeff Daniels, Kate Mara, Sean Bean, Chiwetel Ejiofor, just a few big names that support Damon wonderfully. It's a great film with a first-rate cast, good direction, and stellar effects. If you're just looking for a quality movie to entertain you for a while, this should be something you'll enjoy. The Visual Effects were absolutely stunning and what a carry on the director made in the movie's plot.Good concept with well matched starcast. After seeing this movie I am just Speechless. A movie that matched the standards of Gravity. The concept was amazing like the one where Watney have to intercept the Hermes was classic. So overall it's movie that everyone should watch, not only Sci-fi lovers but everyone. So my rating 10 out of 10.

M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story
(2016)

Go, Watch And Unfold The Untold Story. A master class performance by Sushant Singh Rajput.
#MSDhoniTheUntoldStory:-"Absolutely magnificent, Dhoni,finishes off in-style, A magnificent stroke into the crowd! India lift the world cup, After 28 years , The party started in the dressing room. and, Its an Indian captain who's been absolutely magnificent in the night of the final." Pretty much one of the best moments of the movie. MASSIVE GOOSEBUMPS. MS Dhoni The Untold Story - Is a fantastically made movie which is like two sides of the same coin.The movie's main strength is clearly Sushant Singh Rajput who shines in every scene. He has captured the essence of the calm and composed Dhoni and portrayed it brilliantly. 👌👌👌😎 The Part where YUVI enters, his attitude and his class, is something worth mentioning😎 Mentioning about VFX ,it's amazing. The way they replaced DHONI with SSR was fantastic. The only thing that was not good was the songs except Besabriyaan,which is quite good. The runtime was about 182 mins.I being a MSD fan,would have watched the movie if it would have been also 4 hours. The movie could have been trimmed off 30 mins, if some unnecessary things would not have been present and in that slot,some scenes of Yuvi, Mahi and Raina could have been placed. Not blaming anything to actors,this was to be done by Director himself. Neeraj Pandey being such an amazing director with 3 previously classics,could have done that part. The star cast was amazing. And Sushant Singh Rajput He is just brilliant, the say he portrayed DHONI was fantastic.true hard work and dedication. The best part was the climax, the moment when the nation relived the 2011 World cup winning again.

The movie will easily join the 100 Cr. Club. The only cons were the clips showing SSR as DHONI during the matches, and the bonding of YUVI and Mahi should have been shown in real. Neeraj Pandey should have briefed about Raina and Gautam Gambhir.😞 So,Go see, feel, live a slice of his life, for that's what you will manage in about 3 hours when they try and capture a lifetime of experiences. 👌👌 😎 My rating 8/10 Stars

Baar Baar Dekho
(2016)

Worst movie of all time!!!
Baar Baar Dekho Is not at all Baar Baar Dekho😡 Concept was considerable but Poor direction,lack of good direction was the reason behind the movies's failure.👎👎 Acting was Siddharth was good but Katrina as usual bad,but in this movie it was worst. Songs and music is well to do!! Full of complexity.😡 Time travel or THOUGHT TRAVEL to some extent was good but due to stretching it more,the movie became a total mess.👎👎 But to appreciate the climax it was amazing. The last 10 mins of the movie was quite good. So in short this movie is not at all Massy. Limiting only to the limited group of audience mostly to the youngsters. Direction -2* Music-3* Screenplay-2* My Rating 3/10.👎👎

Happy Bhag Jayegi
(2016)

This movie is a good combination of Comedy,drama,emotion.But it would have been better.
After watching the trailer,I was waiting to watch this movie.here is the review.

Direction-Well directed movie ,Mudassar Aziz had given a well narration.Screenplay-The run time of the movie is not very long it's a odd of 125 mins.This short run time is good because if it would have been extended,it would have created a mess.this made the movie to be smooth and didn't have a scene that would divert the minds of the audience.

Starcast-The star cast was good.all were up to the mark.this genre of movie had its matched star cast.Abhay deol is amazing, Jimmy Sheirgill is absolutely great.Diana Penty was good and her fluency in Hindi & Punjabi was amazing.Piyush Mishra is a treat to watch,he is such a versatile actor.His role in the movie is something which no other actor would have suited to.He was fantastic, his dialogues were funny,hilarious sometimes.Other star cast were also good.

Music-The music and all the songs are very good,especially the song "Aashiq tera" is simply awesome.background music is great. So music won't disappoint you.

Overall-This movie gives laugh and also had a emotional touch.Yes,the direction And editing could have been more good,then it would have a better trade at the Box-office.But if you want something to have a combination of all then go for this movie.My rating 7/10 stars.

Chak De! India
(2007)

Film giving Goosebumps every moment.
One of the finest Movies by SHAH RUKH KHAN. Direction-Well worked direction and great star cast. Shah Rukh is an exception. Girls who played Indian Hockey team were amazing.

Screenplay-Good screenplay,a well written screenplay that will not give you a chance to get bored.

Music-Chartbuster music. All the songs especially the title track "Chak de India" gives goosebumps.

Summary- A movie that you will remembered for ages. My rating 8/10 stars. So this a must watch movie and yes a finest ACTING film by SRK. World class ACTING.

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