Hasee Toh Phasee [Movie-Hindi-2014]

SPOILER.

Hasee Toh Phasee. Classic example of a failed attempt at trying something different. Yes, I was enjoying the first half – I was confused as to where the story is going, yet I would say it was good, and funny. It was something new, and I hoped it to steer away from the clichés we see in Bollywood movies. Seriously, how many times do we need to see that either the groom, or the bride for that matter has a DIVINE notion, and thus averts the marriage, at a brilliant timing of course. To start by something completely new, and again falling back to that level was what was so damn frustrating. At the end, it became highly predictable, resulting in me waiting for the movie to end, and eventually leaving before the movie actually got over.

 The plot was very confusing at the start, as we see Siddharth Malhotra as Nikhil, the oh-so charming hero of the movie, falling in love with Adah Sharma [Karishma], and fast-forward to 7 years down the line, to the scene of their marriage. Enter Parineeti Chopra [Miti], with all her weird drug addiction, and kleptomania, and strange Chinese skype calls, the long estranged sister of Karishma. And what comes later, the makers believe we could never predict. Miti and Nikhil fall in love with each other after spending 3 days together. Yes, that is exactly just what happens in the everyday life. [Refer Sarcasm]

I really loved Parineeti's acting. Siddharth is just another average actor with a good face. The music - I can't even bear to look at how the songs in Bollywood are degrading day by day. There was a time when I actually used to like listening to the radio and hear good Hindi songs. Sadly, that time has passed away. Some songs, there is no need for, and the songs which were apt, too suck. Well, what can one expect from a Dharma Productions?
What I conclude after watching this movie was that I will not go blindly for a Hindi movie again.

Avoid it.

My Rating - 6.2/10

Man Of Steel [Movie-2013]

When you see the movie with the thought that is it produced by Christopher Nolan, and directed by Zack Snyder, of '300' and 'Watchmen' fame, you will be dissapointed.

Yes, I watched this movie with a lot of expectations, and I was highly dissatisfied. But when you look at this movie, without any expectations, it is a pretty well made movie with good storyline, building the perfect origin story, and slowly developing the story, featuring one of the most revered villains of Superman's tales. It sets the perfect tone for a sequel, which is going to be really exciting I feel, with the first on screen pairing of Superman and Batman.

A thumbs up goes to the visual effects and costume designing. For the first time, Superman has a GOOD costume. The soundtrack has to be perfect when Hans Zimmer, multi-award winning music composer is at the helms of it.

Amy Adams [Lois Lane], is a proven actress, so is Russel Crowe, and he is brilliant, in his cameo as Jor-El, the birth father of Superman a.k.a Kal-El, enacted by Henry Cavill, who showed promise in his acting.

Though the biggest and greatest superhero ever shall not have an as epic movie series as Nolan's trilogy, but I believe that this Superman series is going to be something we shall all look forward to.

A must watch for one interested in effects, and a comic book aficionado. Watch it without any expectations though. My Rating - 7.1/10

Wolf of Wall Street [Movie-2013]

Wolf of Wall Street.

I must say that Martin Scorsese, as well as Leonardo DiCaprio have exceeded their own brilliance, yet again. After The Departed, Shutter Island, The Aviator and Gangs of New York, these two deliver yet another masterpiece. This movie is a true story based on the life of stockbroker Jordan Belfort, who was involved in securities fraud on Wall Street in the 90s running into millions of dollars. He led people into purchasing penny stocks, which gave a huge commission to the brokers and was thus called The Wolf of Wall Street.

DiCaprio plays Jordan Belfort, the young, and talented stockbroker, who aspires to climb the financial ladder as fast as he can, along with his accomplices, majorly Donnie Azoff [Jonah Hill] – whose hilarious performance gave him another Oscar nomination. Jordan Belfort's lifestyle is portrayed perfectly, with his habit of drugs, sex addiction and the money-mad lifestyle. The movie is believed to have the word 'fuck' 444 times, as Scorcese leaves no stone unturne

At 3 hours dot, it is a tad bit too long, but the charismatic performance of DiCaprio, coupled with laudable performances of Hill, and Naomi Lapaglia - Margot keep us engrossed throughout the movie. Was any other movie made for this long duration, half of the audience would have walked out early.

A must watch for all lovers of drama, black comedy and those interested in the stock exchange and the extravagant lifestyle.

My Rating - 8.4/10