Movie Review: New York

A movie about terror suspects of 9/11. More than 1000 men of foreign origin were suspected and detained. The movie is based on this. Neil ( Nitin Mukesh) is asked to spy on John( abraham) who is a suspect. But Neil and Katrina and John were friends in college. These are the issues in the film. I thought the sound quality of the picture was good and the film editing. The editing lends the move a very western sensibility.

Katrina looks flawless throughout.

But the good thing is that I left the theatre on a posiive note. Thats' whats' special about Bollywood. No tension.

Movie Review: My Moms' New Boyfriend

This is a delightful comedy starring Antonio Bandares and Meg Ryan. A FBI agent returns home after 3 yrs to find is mom a changed person. While he is coping with the " change" she falls in love with an international businessmen. On top of all this the FBI agent finds himself leading a team to investigate his mothers' new friend.
This is really funny and there is plenty of humour throughout the movie:)

Course it helps that all the actors act really well in a convincing manner. Directed by George Gallo, the movie also has Colin Hanks, Trevor Morgan and Selma Blair.

Movie Review: 27 Dresses

27 dresses can definitely be classified as a chick flick. Katherine Heigl is very beautiful and the movie is OK. But its' not as good as Confessions of a shopoholic since the actors do not evoke much emotions in the viewers. I thought her sister was good and also the Indian guy. Seemed funny.

I thought the part when Tess goes berserk after reading the article in the paper was funny. Had a good laugh.

All in all not bad. Good for "time pass". No harm done. At the same time nothing spectacular!!!

Movie Review: Confessions of a Shopoholic

This a a light romantic entertainer starring the very talented Hugh Dancy and Isla Fischer. John Goodman, Joan Cusack,Kristin Scott Thomas and Krysten Ritter all appear in this funny movie directed by PJ Hogan. The story revolves around Rebecca Bloomwood, a shopoholic and how she finally gets cured. Hugh Dancy plays her love interest and acts very well. Recommended to all who want to have a good laugh without thinking too much!!!

Book Review: A Thousand Splendid Suns

Entertaining and informative, this is another of Khalid Hosseini books which will have you literally spinning the pages. The plot is unique and the characters well etched out. The book also gives the world a view of Taliban ruled Afghanistan and the plight of women there. A moving portrayal of 2 women- Mariam and Laila.

When the Taliban ruled, lady doctors are only allowed to do surgery wearing a Burqha!!!

Movie Review: From Hell

I was switching channels when I saw Johnny Depp. His garb caught my fancy and soon I was caught in the spell of " From Hell". I must say that this is another movie of Depps' which I really liked. Of all his movies, the only one I really could not relate to was " The Brave". He has played a wide variety of characters and this movie is no different. Directed by Allen and Albert Hughes the movie has an element of drama which I loved. Heather Graham and Ian Holm also act in this period movie. Depp is an inspector investigating a case involving Jack the Ripper. A murder mystery which has enough suspense and taken aesthetically. While the theme itself is dark, the movie is light. The sets and costumes add to the feel.

Movie Review: Outsourced

I got " Luck(y) by Chance" yesterday and saw "Outsourced". Ayesha Dharkar and Josh Hamilton star in this movie about a firangi coming to India to oversee a call centre. The perpsective is American and is extremely funny. Some of the scenes seem exaggerated to me like the cow in the call centre and the institute flooded with water. However most of the movie had me in splits. I particulary found the shot of Kali funny. Credit goes to the Casting Director. Ayesha and Josh make the movie believable.
I recommend it to anybody who wants to have serious fun.