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Laga chunari mein daarrrggghhh!

Published on October 30, 2007 in Gender blender, Moo-vies and No good. 8 Comments Tags: , .

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You know whats worse than watching a bad movie? Discussing that the movie wasnt all that bad with someone who actually liked it. That too on a monday morning. This movie has now made me stay away from Indian cinema for a long time to come.

The only thing that drew me to watch it in the first place was my friend exclaiming “Journey of a woman! I wont be missing this film” So naturally, being the undying supporter of all things female, I landed myself in the middle of a high society ‘exclusive’ call girl’s story while her family happily spends the cash received back home in re-decorating the house.

Rani Mukerji was the wrongest of wrong choice to play the protagonist. I couldnt bring myself to tear my eyes away from her absurd hair styles while on her way to ‘business’. She had zilch personality on screen. Kudos to the Indian cinema think tanks – if the leading lady opts to live or work the wrong path, she’s supposed to be sad, teary-eyed all in a desperate attempt to garner the masses’ sympathy. And to show that while they’re not endorsing her in any manner, she is in the wrong so naturally, she’s half-dead and cant live a normal life.

While I was reminded by my friend early in the morning, that such cases of small town girl falling easy prey to hyenas of the big city and settlling for peddling skin to earn big bucks for her miserable family do happen, yet translating it in reel life does not necessarily work, as was the case here. Did I mention that the opening shot of the movie is a song and dance routine which pretty much tells you that the rest of the movie is going to be as boring, if not more.

Of the saving grace was Konkona Sen Sharma, who plays the sister… although as brilliant as she is, her performance is a bit deja-vu of say, Metro? The rest of the characters are reasonably okay. My main gripe is with the leading lady who is wasted in the movie while we all know how good an actor she is otherwise.

I remember laughing a lot while watching the movie. Not because of the absent comedy but at myself for putting my brain through three hours (?) of non-stop drama that just didnt work for me. And the movie hall wont see me back for a long time now. Tough luck!

The Bridget Jones Syndrome

Published on July 21, 2007 in Gender blender, Life as it happens and Moo-vies. 0 Comments

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I watched Bridget Jones get lonely, smoke and drink her heart out all over again and felt an empathy towards that lonely soul like never before. She, who in her own words was heading towards a long-term relationship with a wine bottle, had more issues than she deserved or could handle.

Why does Bridget Jones have such a hang up about being a spinster at 33? Only because most of the people she knows are already hitched, not to mention being in the family way, that ultimately indicated that time was running out for her TICK TOCK, TICK TOCK???

It was more comical than insulting the way Brigdet handles the quintessential question put to her by her much-married friends as to to how come so many girls at the office are still unmarried to which Ms Wit replies – Well, I suppose it doesnt help that underneath our clothes, we’re all covered with scales. HA!

The reason why the Bridget Jones syndrome exists is debatable. Perhaps its these contemptuous married people sniggering at the eternal spinster or whatever. All I know is that a funny, somewhat smart, sweet, single lady – who was inevitably attracted to Mr. Wrong and in the process nearly screwed up her chance with the right guy – is as endearing to me in the movie as I’m sure she’d be in real life.

How do ya like that, Spidey?

Published on May 8, 2007 in Moo-vies. 0 Comments

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… asks Harry Osbourne to Peter Parker after delivering a major owwie to the punching bag that is Spiderman. One thing about our hero, he’s pretty resilient to all the punches & blows delivered to him. He comes back right as new. I guess its tough being a super hero with all the butt-kicking in the pipe line.

I liked Spiderman 3. It was action packed, to say the least. Also liked most of the shots taken along the length of the high rises, right from the top till way down. You feel like you’re flying along with Spidey & the rest of the baddies. The action prevails with you right from beginning to end; keeps you on the edge of your seat. Although I did hear some of the audience yawn very loudly during some of the emotional scenes. Go figure!

All three baddies – the new goblin, the Sandman & the kid from That 70′s show are fantastically evil, with a shade of humanity thrown in for good measure. Poor Mary Jane, the quintessential heroine, once again finds herself at the centre of all unwanted attention & faces yet another horrific high-rise death.

I personally liked Tobey Maguire in the black spidey suit. Did wonders for his personality. His hair was the main give away for naive watchers. Neatly combed is goody-two-shoes Spidey. Hair all uncombed & falling on his eyes is the semi-evil guy out to dance the world away. Me liking the bad Spidey way too much!

I slept through the first Spiderman movie, didnt get to the end of the second but this 3rd was too good. Maybe not a Movie I loved, per se but fantastic cinematography! Had a blast watching it today.

Starsky & Hutch quotes

Published on April 30, 2007 in Moo-vies. 0 Comments

[Starsky and Hutch are in the Captain's office]

Captain Doby: You’ve robbed 7 bookies over the past 6 months. You haven’t filed a report, turned in any money; you haven’t even arrested anybody.
Hutch: How can I arrest them? They’ll know I’m a cop.
Starsky: Oh, I wouldn’t worry. I don’t think you’re in any danger for being mistaken for a real cop.
Hutch: Oh really? Hey, why don’t you do me a favor and go get yourself another perm and let the grown-ups talk.
Starsky: For your information, my hair is naturally curly.
Hutch: No it’s not.
Starsky: Yes it is.
Hutch: That’s a perm job all the way.
Starsky: TOUCH IT.
[Hutch touches Starsky's hair]
Captain Doby: Hey. Why are you touching him? Jesus. You know something? You two deserve each other. Make nice. You two are partners.

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