RajI rarely watch 3 movies in 2 days but since I did and that too, good movies which I wanted to watch for a long time, I decided to share my views with everyone here.
The film depicts the lives of four different people living in Brooklyn on their quest for satisfaction in life. It shows the direct and indirect effects that drugs and various addictions have on each of the individuals, and then portrays their downward spirals from the hopes of blossoming dreams into the helpless state of moral and physical decay. – From IMDB
The first time I watched it was back in 2001. I had to look for it in 3 video shops before I finally got the VCD and the print was really bad. I remember liking it back then but it never had the effect it had this time. The movie is absolutely brilliant. It has an award- worthy performance by Ellen Burstyn. Other cast members - Jared Leto, Jennifer Connelly and Marlon Wayans (first time I see him in a non-comedy) are good too. The maker succeeds in making you feel as helpless as Ellen’s friends by the time the movie ends. The scariest thing about the movie is that the main characters are happiest right before their fall starts. In spite of being a serious movie, it is very slick and stylish. It’s a must watch for everyone. But remember, it’s a downer.
A folk tale - supernatural love story about a ghost who falls in love with a newlywed woman. – From IMDB
I couldn’t see it last year cos I had other movies (Bunty aur Bubli and Parineeta) on my must watch list and couldn’t watch it after that because my DVD player doesn’t work with my TV (which is such a sad part of my life that it deserves a post!). So Star Gold, of all channels, gave me the opportunity of finally watching it. I expected it to be bad given all the negative comments it got after it was sent for Oscars but it was surprisingly good and not boring at all. The movie is entertaining and has good performances by Rani Mukherjee (who’s my current favorite). She looks hot even in traditional clothes. The fact that such movies aren’t made anymore works to the movie’s advantage. The movie never gets too serious or melodramatic either. Plus it has some scintillating songs.
The song, “Dheere Jalna” is one of my favorite songs from last year. It just doesn’t have great music and good singing but awesome lyrics too. All credit goes to Gulzar, of course.
The film reflects the intensity and fate of three young characters, who start out on the same platform but board different trains and reach a destination of their own making. – From Rediff
I wanted to see it ever since the Indian blogosphere went crazy over the movie last year but got the change only this Monday, thanks to Star Gold again. (I guess, they are finally tired of showing dubbed English movies.) It’s again a great watch. The movie has got me interested in the late 60s and early 70s’ India – something I don’t know much about. The movie is very real. All actors too give a real performance. Kay Kay is good and Chitrangada Singh both looks good and acts well too but its Shiney Ahuja who steals the show. He is very natural. The movie is a little amateurish but still makes an impact. The surprise ending totally caught me unawares. It was great to see a good film by Sudhir Mishra after Chameli.
Incidentally, this film too has a song that I love. I loved “Bavraa Mann” the moment I hear it the first time in 2003. The song has great music (Shantanu Moitra), has been sung well (Swanand Kirkire) and has fantastic lyrics (Swanand Kirkire).
Since I’m in the mood, here are few lines from the song:
Bavre se is jahaan mein bavraa ek saath ho
Is sayaani bheed main bas haanthon mea tera haath ho
Bavri si dun ho koi bavra ek raag ho
Bavri si dun ho koi bavra ek raag ho
Bavre si pair chaahne, Bavre taraano pe
Bavre se bol pe thirakna
Everyonez got an opinion on this but personally I felt Paheli was the right choice for the Oscars.
Infact I was confident that it wud be nominated atleast. The best scene for me was the last one where AB was there.
I think SRK has done only one or two good movies. This stands right up there with kabhi haan kabhi naa.
i watched paheli too on star recently. i liked it, but i felt there were too many songs. yah, i liked Dheere Jalna. infact, after watchin the movie i was wondering the name of the song(coz i forgot.. hehe)and now i remembered. but i dint like any other songs.
n i dont think that paheli was the right choice… i mean i dont think the judges will actually understand what the movie is abt at all.
havent watched the other 2 movies.
@sej: I dont care which movie is sent to the oscars bcos I dont care abt the oscars at all and neither should bollywood bigwigs.
//This stands right up there with kabhi haan kabhi naa.
You liked it that much? I personally didnt think SRK had a very powerful role in this movie. In fact, nobody in the movie did.
@freeze: Too many songs was one of the main reasons why I didnt see it last year. But since 2 songs were in the opening n closing credits, the no. of songs in the actual movie wasnt that big.
I think Paheli was chosen simply bcos it shows the India most people in the west like to see- village, colorful traditional clothes and camels
You must watch the other two movies. Must!!
As usual I have strong comments about Paheli so better I don’t write it. Good that you don’t care about Oscar.
Hazaaron movie was excellent cause it showed reality and exposed all. Those who practice commmunism, or power brokers or women folk.
i havent seen any of these movies :o(
i dnt want to see downers so the first one and the last one are out of the must watch list.. so mayb i’ll see paheli smtime.. if it comes on a saturday
@greensatya: Ha ha, scared of awkwardness, huh?
Ya, HKA was great.
@akanksha: Ya, you’ll probably cry buckets
I’m not sure if u wud like Paheli
I meant that the movie in its enirety was good and SRK was part of it. Otherwise he is over the top in almost all the movies
Chanced by your blog. Enjoyed readin it .. have a nice day
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@sej: Alright
@g: Thanks for dropping by. Hope you have a nice day too!!
3 movies in 2 days! Sounds fun!
“Baawra man..” lyrics are by Swanand Kirkire. He has composed & sung this song as well. (official composer is Shantanu Moitra, but I saw an interview of the lyricist-MD duo where they mentioned this)
@abigail: It was fun!
@anon: Oh, sorry!