Movies
Road, Movie - Dee gives this movie a thumbs up.
For starters, the movie name “Road, Movie” somehow reminded me of a hilarious movie title – “Daag- the fire”. I thought that this movie too, judging by the name, would fall under of the do-not-venture-near-this-movie category. If the film makers haven't bothered with naming the movie with something better, what can be expected from the movie itself??
Well I would have to admit I was wrong. The credentials of the movie definitely surprised and impressed me to a great extent. Directed by Dev Benegal (English, August, Spilt Wide Open), this movie stars Abhay Deol (Dev D, Oye Lucky…, Manorama six feet under...) whose name today is synonymous with ‘hatke’ type of movies. He dares to do something different and creative. This Deol dude rocks and has so far lived up to the public’s high expectations.
Here is the story in a nutshell -- Wanting to run away from becoming a sales man in his father's hair oil business he offers to drive a old Chevy across the desert to sea coast. On the way he picks 3 other travelers. This is a story of their journey/discovery of life together and how they find joy and laughter.
The amazing thing is that this movie has been making rounds of all movie festivals around the world before releasing today. It was official selection of Berlinale, Doha Tribeca, Tokyo, Toronto & Cannes Film Festival. Quiet impressive I must say.
I would say go watch this movie for one simple reason that you might get to see something different and good than usual.
Movies
Karthik Calling Karthik
Dee gives this movie a thumbs up..
The
movie plot and star cast is pretty unconventional. Its about a
introvert guy Karthik (Farhan Akhtar) who lacks self confidence, is
miserable at his work and ignored by the girl whom he secretly loves.
Till one day when his life changes due to a phone call. He gets a call
from somebody claiming to be Karthik. From then on that voice guides
him as a friend and also helps him get the love of his life Shonali
(Deepika).
Atleast somebody is giving a try at making a
original movie. From the looks of it, the movie looks well made and
well told. Deepika is looking stunning as usual more so with her new
chick haircut. Farhan is one talented dude who started with being a
gifted director, script writer, oh almost forgot a singer and moved on
to become this immensely talented but itense actor (Rock On!, Luck By
Chance) He has natural flair for acting and is looking good in this
movie.
Shankar-Eshan-Loy
have given the audience, what has come to be expected from them - good
music. I like all the songs, but 'Uff teri adaa' is a peppy number
which makes me wanna shake a leg.
My Pyschic ability predicts we have a winner.
Psychic Dee or PD is our Predicting Diva who has a great knack for predicting fate of movies by just watching the trailers.
Here's our disclaimer though ....
Our psychic Dee sees the future of movies in brilliant bright but brief flashes and has no power to influence the outcome in reality. Because future is not set in stone take PD's Revelations with a grain of salt. PD or the site has no affiliations with any movies and are not responsible for their debacles and failures.
MY NAME IS KHAN
My Name is Khan - Dee gives this movie a Thumbs Up.
It could be
well named 'My Name is Controversy'. This movie has been center of
controversies for quiet some time for some reason or the other.
Controversy creates curiosity, curiosity will help this movie become a
hit, though its not because of this that I say it will be a hit. From
the trailers it looks like a different kind of movie. Not to mention
the most successful, brilliant and dazzling pair on screen return after
a long gap of 10 yrs. Shahrukh & Kajol's chemistry is unmatched
even today. The music by Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy is melodious and has been
topping the charts.
Karan Johar seems to have diverted from making
romantic/melodramatic movies to issue based movies. I am hoping that
this movie will not be all about how Muslims are being persecuted all
around for being Muslims. I am eager to see what new perspective he has
brought to this movie and how he has handled the whole Asperger
Syndrome, 9/11, terrorism etc.
The
role of Rizwan Khan seems to be the role of his life for Shahrukh Khan.
Kajol is looking extremely beautiful & stunning since her comeback
in Fanaa. Both of them seem to have given a memorable performance.
Looking forward to all the controversies dying down and getting to see this movie.
Check out Khan's interview on npr http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=123589668
Psychic Dee or PD is our Predicting Diva who has a great knack for predicting fate of movies by just watching the trailers.
Here's our disclaimer though ....
Our psychic Dee sees the future of movies in brilliant bright but brief flashes and has no power to influence the outcome in reality. Because future is not set in stone take PD's Revelations with a grain of salt. PD or the site has no affiliations with any movies and are not responsible for their debacles and failures.
ISHQIYA.......Jan 28, 2010
Dee gives this movie a thumbs up
Judging by the trailers Ishqiya
seems like another Vishal Bharadwaj special. His recent track record is
impressive (Kaminey, Omkara etc) so expectations are bound to be sky
high. Though not directed by him, he has donned the mantle of music
director, writer and producer of the movie. The music is already making
waves for sometime now especially 'Dil tho baccha hai'. The cast is
impressive & unusual with the versatile Naseeruddin Shah playing a
romantic-at-heart crook, Vidya Balan cast as a Femme Fatale and Arshad
Warsi showing his talent as a hot blooded stud. The movie has piqued my
interest though the dialogs don't seem 'family friendly'. Have a
feeling one will have to sit with a Hindi-to-English dictionary to
truly understand all the 'gali galoch' (remember Omkara?)
Overall its worth getting
your hopes up. My psychic powers tell me this movie will deliver on our
expectations.
Till then enjoy the music!
Here's our own PD's first prediction for VEER ......
VEER
Dee says : you can give this movie a miss...
A buffed up Salman, a
plump Zarine Khan (a wannabe Katrina), weaklings like Sohail Khan, Puru
Raj Kumar and ex hero Jackie Shroff, 80's style movie sets, and a flop
director Anil Sharma... well not much to go on... plus the funniest
part is that Salman has supposedly written the story himself! Seems to
have been way too influenced with Gladiator and tried to mix up with
Indian sentiments, but my prediction; it will no go down well with the
audiences...
