I selected this movie only for all the Academy Awards, BAFTA and all other accolades that it's received. It was virtually unknown in INDIA till then. This movie has not released in INDIA, as far as my knowledge goes and no DVD out yet. So I do it in my way - A Broadband connection and aXXo torrent!!!
I watched the movie in my drawing room(only room in fact - those ramblings of a bachelor) at my pleasure, without having to buy online tickets, without calling friends, without taking the time and pains to get to the multiplex on time and redeem my tickets in that queue, and so on.
The movie somehow mixes the components of a documentary, emotional drama and a few elements of a commercial film that keeps us interested in the war movie. The portrayal of all characters and the way the screenplay unfolds itself is so immersive and real, such that it feels we are watching a news reel of the actual war site. One of the few movies in which war is not glorified and slowly sheds light on the life of a Bomb Detection Squad. The various facets like their personal life, the way the people react to an alien army, rebels and suspicious calls, etc., are a real treat to watch.
So, watch this movie if you want to see serious stuff that is real!
For more info:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Hurt_Locker
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0887912/
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March 10, 2010
VINNAITHANDI VARUVAYA - A REVIEW
It was a Saturday noon. After my daily work schedule, I had to rush to the theatre for the matinee show. Of course, as usual I was late by 3 mins,may be!
The day before watching the actual movie, I had read K. Balachander's praise for Gautam for the movie. This added more curiosity and expectations in my 20's something heart.
To start with, the movie in one go is a sure must watch, whether you're in love, or was in love or married or blah blah. The kind of chemistry shared between Simbhu and Trisha is awesome. The portrayal and screenplay is so down to earth that we can feel the characters entwined somewhere in our daily lives. Kudos to the director for not mixing elements of cinematic masala and dramatization!
The kind of matured acting shown by the lead actors garners special mention. There's something very fresh in the way the romance is portrayed. Also, for the first time in a Tamil movie that I have seen, the kind of predicament and confusion that a girl goes through in an Indian society for the sake of love - torn between the family orthodoxy and the heart's desire is aptly depicted. I am sure every girl who has gone through love would have experienced such butterflies during their love life.
The climax is what captivated me. It is not the usual happy ending run of the mill type. It's what happens in many lovers' life. May be after some point of time, we all need to move on, but still that lingering feeling of first love will always haunt any true Love's mind!
The whole crew have done their part apt, starting from the lead actors, the person as Simbhu's friend with uncanny knack of timely comedy(a lot better than the usual slapstick one's nowadays), Manoj Paramahamsa's magical portrayal of Malta, Goa, Kerala and New York, A R Rahman's BGM's and love inspiring songs, Gautam's way of narrating a very simple love story and a special mention to the costume designer who has selected a very realistic attire for the lead actors.
The one negative I found was that the latter part of the movie nearing the climax was a little on the slower side. I also regret that I am one of those unfortunate guys who was not able to enjoy this flick along with his better half.
For the entire cast, crew and other valid information:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vinnaithaandi_Varuvaayaa
The day before watching the actual movie, I had read K. Balachander's praise for Gautam for the movie. This added more curiosity and expectations in my 20's something heart.
To start with, the movie in one go is a sure must watch, whether you're in love, or was in love or married or blah blah. The kind of chemistry shared between Simbhu and Trisha is awesome. The portrayal and screenplay is so down to earth that we can feel the characters entwined somewhere in our daily lives. Kudos to the director for not mixing elements of cinematic masala and dramatization!
The kind of matured acting shown by the lead actors garners special mention. There's something very fresh in the way the romance is portrayed. Also, for the first time in a Tamil movie that I have seen, the kind of predicament and confusion that a girl goes through in an Indian society for the sake of love - torn between the family orthodoxy and the heart's desire is aptly depicted. I am sure every girl who has gone through love would have experienced such butterflies during their love life.
The climax is what captivated me. It is not the usual happy ending run of the mill type. It's what happens in many lovers' life. May be after some point of time, we all need to move on, but still that lingering feeling of first love will always haunt any true Love's mind!
The whole crew have done their part apt, starting from the lead actors, the person as Simbhu's friend with uncanny knack of timely comedy(a lot better than the usual slapstick one's nowadays), Manoj Paramahamsa's magical portrayal of Malta, Goa, Kerala and New York, A R Rahman's BGM's and love inspiring songs, Gautam's way of narrating a very simple love story and a special mention to the costume designer who has selected a very realistic attire for the lead actors.
The one negative I found was that the latter part of the movie nearing the climax was a little on the slower side. I also regret that I am one of those unfortunate guys who was not able to enjoy this flick along with his better half.
For the entire cast, crew and other valid information:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vinnaithaandi_Varuvaayaa
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