Month: October 2014

Comedy

Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day (2014) Review!!

Synopsis – Alexander’s day begins with gum stuck in his hair, followed by more calamities. Though he finds little sympathy from his family and begins to wonder if bad things only happen to him, his mom, dad, brother, and sister all find themselves living through their own terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day. My Take – This film is a thoroughly pleasant affair, greatly … Continue reading Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day (2014) Review!!

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Drama, Romance

Step Up All In (2014) Review!!

Synopsis – All-stars from the previous Step Up installments come together in glittering Las Vegas, battling for a victory that could define their dreams and their careers. My Take – I am never been much into musicals, but yes some dance movies (like Stomp the Yard) have always caught my eye. One such series is the Step Up series, a film that many years ago … Continue reading Step Up All In (2014) Review!!

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Drama, Thriller

Black Coal Thin Ice (2014) Review!!

Synopsis – An ex cop and his ex partner decide to follow up on investigation of a series of murders that ended their careers and shamed them, when identical murders begin again. My Take – This Chinese film works a tribute to the detective suspense noir films with a setting bearing a strong resemblance to many South Korean films of the similar genre. I have … Continue reading Black Coal Thin Ice (2014) Review!!

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Drama, Thriller

A Most Wanted Man (2014) Review!!

Synopsis – A Chechen Muslim illegally immigrates to Hamburg, where he gets caught in the international war on terror. My Take – This is a kind of a anti-terrorism spy thriller film that doesn’t focus on explosions and gun play, but rather on the subtleties of communication when very smart people go up against other very smart people who may or may not share their … Continue reading A Most Wanted Man (2014) Review!!

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Action, Comedy

Let’s Be Cops (2014) Review!!!

Synopsis – Two struggling pals dress as police officers for a costume party and become neighborhood sensations. But when these newly-minted “heroes” get tangled in a real life web of mobsters and dirty detectives, they must put their fake badges on the line. My Take – Let me just start by saying that this isn’t an over the top blockbuster film like everyone seems to … Continue reading Let’s Be Cops (2014) Review!!!

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Drama, Thriller

The Judge (2014) Review!!

Synopsis – Big city lawyer Hank Palmer returns to his childhood home where his father, the town’s judge, is suspected of murder. Hank sets out to discover the truth and, along the way, reconnects with his estranged family. My Take – This is one of those rare films that tell a strong story without selling out to the usual Hollywood exaggerations. Firstly the trailer’s advertised … Continue reading The Judge (2014) Review!!

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Adventure, Horror, Science Fiction, Scifi, Thriller

Left Behind (2014) Review!!

Synopsis – A small group of survivors are left behind after millions of people suddenly vanish and the world is plunged into chaos and destruction. My Take – I have been among the few people who have constantly supporting Nic Cage even though he has been constantly churning out one mediocre film after another for the past couple of years, apparently due to a signing … Continue reading Left Behind (2014) Review!!

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Horror, Thriller

ABCs of Death 2 (2014) Review!!

Synopsis – A 26-chapter anthology that showcases death in all its vicious wonder and brutal beauty. My Take – Just like the V/H/S series, ABCs of Death is a brilliant concept! 26 directors, each handling an alphabet & portraying a short about death. Even though the sequel is bigger & better, it follows the same format as some shorts are brilliant, some are funny & … Continue reading ABCs of Death 2 (2014) Review!!

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Action, Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Indian, Romance

Happy New Year (2014) Review!!!

Synopsis – A team of losers win the love of millions in their quest to pull off the biggest diamond heist ever. My Take – Farah Khan, the choreographer turned director is back with her 4th outing & like before she raises the entertainment quotient with a larger than life film, low on logic, and high on opulence, her movies flourish on song and dance, … Continue reading Happy New Year (2014) Review!!!

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Action, Adventure, Fantasy

Hercules (2014) Review!!

Synopsis – Having endured his legendary twelve labors, Hercules, the Greek demigod, has his life as a sword-for-hire tested when the King of Thrace and his daughter seek his aid in defeating a tyrannical warlord. My Take – I believe Dwayne Johnson aka The Rock is probably the only wrestler who can actually act! & provided as charming as he is, donning the role of … Continue reading Hercules (2014) Review!!

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Horror, Thriller

The Town That Dreaded Sundown (2014) Review!!

Synopsis – 65 years after a masked serial killer terrorized the small town of Texarkana, the so-called ‘moonlight murders’ begin again. Is it a copycat or something even more sinister? A lonely high school girl, with dark secrets of her own, may be the key to catching him. My Take – This remake of the 1976 slasher film is a definite reminder of why we … Continue reading The Town That Dreaded Sundown (2014) Review!!

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Action, Adventure, Drama, Thriller

Fury (2014) Review!!

Synopsis – April, 1945. As the Allies make their final push in the European Theater, a battle-hardened army sergeant named Wardaddy commands a Sherman tank and her five-man crew on a deadly mission behind enemy lines. Out-numbered, out-gunned, and with a rookie soldier thrust into their platoon, Wardaddy and his men face overwhelming odds in their heroic attempts to strike at the heart of Nazi … Continue reading Fury (2014) Review!!

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Horror, Science Fiction, Scifi, Thriller

Extraterrestrial (2014) Review!!

Synopsis – A group of friends on a weekend trip to a cabin in the woods find themselves terrorized by alien visitors. My Take – This film is produced by the Vicious Brothers, the guyies behind Grave Encounters (2011), one of the best found footage films ever!! While this one is not shot in that style, but does manage to give it as an ode … Continue reading Extraterrestrial (2014) Review!!

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Comedy, Movie Review, Thriller

Better Living Through Chemistry (2014) Review!!

Synopsis – A strait-laced pharmacist’s uneventful life spirals out of control when he starts an affair with a trophy-wife customer who takes him on a joyride involving sex, drugs and possibly murder. My Take – Sam Rockwell is one of those rare underrated actors who can jell himself into any role in front of him. Here he takes his character of Doug from zero to … Continue reading Better Living Through Chemistry (2014) Review!!

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Drama, Movie Review

Camp X-Ray (2014) Review!!

Synopsis – A soldier assigned to Guantanamo Bay befriends a man who has been imprisoned there for eight years. My take – Even though after watching her in a couple of Twilight films & Snow White, I cant believe I am gonna say this Kristen Stewart is awesome in this film! I was completely surprised by the detailed subject matter of the infamous Guantanamo Bay, … Continue reading Camp X-Ray (2014) Review!!

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Comedy, Drama, Indian, Romance

Sonali Cable (2014) Review!!

Synopsis – Sonali, a spunky self-made internet operator, proudly runs a small outfit along with her band of ghetto boys catering to a sprawling Mumbai suburb. Complications arise when Sonali’s childhood sweetheart, Raghu returns from the United States and helps bring her small enterprise into the twenty first century. But not all forces of modernization are as kind and as loving as Raghu. SHINING INC, … Continue reading Sonali Cable (2014) Review!!

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Horror

The Houses October Built (2014) Review!!

Synopsis – Beneath the fake blood and cheap masks of countless haunted house attractions across the country, there are whispers of truly terrifying alternatives. Looking to find an authentic, blood-curdling good fright for Halloween, five friends set off on a road trip in an RV to track down these underground Haunts. Just when their search seems to reach a dead end, strange and disturbing things … Continue reading The Houses October Built (2014) Review!!

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Action, Drama, Thriller

Revenge of the Green Dragons (2014) Review!!

Synopsis – Two best friends rise through the ranks of New York’s Chinese underworld in the 1980s. My Take – What do you expect from a gangster movie, especially when Martin Sorcese is producing it & directed by Andrew Lau, the man behind the Hong Kong action er Infernal Affairs series (Officially remade as The Departed)? Typically gangster movies are predictable, but this film does … Continue reading Revenge of the Green Dragons (2014) Review!!

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Drama, Fantasy, Horror, TV, TV Reviews

Supernatural Season 10 Premiere Review!!

Synopsis – Dean is a demon and running a muck with Crowley while Sam tries to figure out what happened to his brother. Meanwhile, Castiel is dealing with his diminishing grace. Episode – S10E01 “Black” My Take – This show has been around for 10 years now, WOW! Eventhough the original story arc ended by Eric Kripke ended in Season 4, well thanks to the positive … Continue reading Supernatural Season 10 Premiere Review!!

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Drama, Movie Review

Maps to the Stars (2014) Review!!

Synopsis – A tour into the heart of a Hollywood family chasing celebrity, one another and the relentless ghosts of their pasts. My Take – Unlike other films about Hollywood & their stars, this film gives us darker cynic look at the glamorous industry! It shows how the actors are motivated by vanity & how their success can remove their heads from the shoulders! & … Continue reading Maps to the Stars (2014) Review!!

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Drama, Romance, Thriller

Gone Girl (2014) Review!!

Synopsis – With his wife’s disappearance having become the focus of an intense media circus, a man sees the spotlight turned on him when it’s suspected that he may not be innocent. My Take –  David Fincher has done it again!!! With a great set of films behind him (The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, Se7en, Zodiac, The Social Network) this big screen adaption of … Continue reading Gone Girl (2014) Review!!

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The Walking Dead Season 5 Premiere Review!!

Synopsis – Rick and the reunited group are locked in a train car waiting for imminent death by the hand of the people of Terminus. Meanwhile, Carol and Tyreese get closer and closer to the compound. Episode – S05E01 “No Sanctuary” My Take – Well, after Season 1 I believe this show could not keep to what it had promised or build up, but personally … Continue reading The Walking Dead Season 5 Premiere Review!!

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Castle Season 7 Premiere!!

Synopsis – Detective Kate Beckett is faced with the toughest case of her career after finding her fiancee Castle’s car engulfed in flames on the their wedding day. Episode – S07E01 “Driven” My Take – If anyone thought that after the long build-up in the Castle/Beckett relationship the marriage was going to just happen, they really don’t understand the format of this program. The wedding … Continue reading Castle Season 7 Premiere!!

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Action, Drama, Thriller, TV, TV Reviews

The Blacklist Season 2 Premiere!!

Synopsis – Red continues to battle Berlin and faces a new threat from a man named Lord Baltimore. An important person comes back from the past into Red’s world. Meanwhile, Liz tries to move forward with her life after her showdown with Tom. Episode – S01E01 “Lord Baltimore” My Take – James Spader is awesome! No denying that! He personality & his mannerism is why … Continue reading The Blacklist Season 2 Premiere!!

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Homeland Season 4 Premiere Review!!

Synopsis – The fourth season is set in Islamabad and Kabul, half a year after the end of the third season, with Carrie Mathison assigned to a dangerous CIA station in Asia. While Saul struggles to adjust to his new role in the private sector. Episode – S04E01 “The Drone Queen” My Take –  Frankly I had no idea what to expect from the 4th … Continue reading Homeland Season 4 Premiere Review!!

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Comedy, Drama

Tammy (2014) Review!!

Synopsis – After losing her job and learning that her husband has been unfaithful, a woman hits the road with her profane, hard-drinking grandmother. My Take – Since Bridesmaids, Melissa McCarthy has been one of my favorite comedians! Yes, she does vulgar and hilarious things like a female bloated version of Adam Sandler (not when he is dressed as women!), but her style of physical … Continue reading Tammy (2014) Review!!

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Comedy, Drama, Movie Review

Wish I Was Here (2014) Review!!

Synopsis – Aidan Bloom is a 35-year-old man who finds himself at major crossroads, which forces him to examine his life, his career, and his family. My Take – I am a huge Zach Braff fan, I have seen all 10 seasons of Scrubs all over thrice!! I haven’t seen his earlier film Garden State (I’m so gonna watch that now). While watching, I couldn’t help but … Continue reading Wish I Was Here (2014) Review!!

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Drama, Horror, TV, TV Reviews

American Horror Story : Freak Show Premiere Review!!!

Synopsis – When police make a terrifying discovery at a local farmhouse, the eccentric purveyor of the freak show sees an opportunity that will lead her troupe either to their salvation or ruin. Episode – S04E01 “Monsters Among Us” My Take – Freak Show is the fourth & probably the last season of American Horror Story & in keeping with the show’s tradition, the opening credit sequence … Continue reading American Horror Story : Freak Show Premiere Review!!!

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Drama, Thriller

Locke (2014) Review!!!

Synopsis – Ivan Locke, a dedicated family man and successful construction manager, receives a phone call on the eve of the biggest challenge of his career that sets in motion a series of events that threaten his careful cultivated existence. My Take – This film is a low budget drama from writer and director Steven Knight with Hardy the sole screen presence. As he takes … Continue reading Locke (2014) Review!!!

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Science Fiction, Scifi, Thriller

Automata (2014) Review!!

Synopsis – Jacq Vaucan, an insurance agent of ROC robotics corporation, routinely investigates the case of manipulating a robot. What he discovers will have profound consequences for the future of humanity. My Take – This film will remind you of Blade Runner in a harsher, still Earth-based world, with the plot of I, Robot as an inspiration. Unfortunately this film fails in every way possible!! … Continue reading Automata (2014) Review!!

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Stalker Season 1 Premiere Review!!

  Synopsis – A pair of detectives investigate stalkers in Los Angeles. Episode – S01E01″Pilot” My Take – This is one of the newest additions in police dramas for 2014. It is about a fictional police unit who deals with stalkers and their victims (who knew this had become such major issue). Now before I talk more about the premiere, let me warn you, their … Continue reading Stalker Season 1 Premiere Review!!

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Drama, Indian

Kya Dilli Kya Lahore (2014) Review!!

Synopsis – In 1948, a cross-fire erupts at an isolated stretch of Indo-Pak border, leaving only two soldiers alive. One is an Indian soldier of Pakistani origin while the other happens to be a Pakistani soldier of Indian origin. An ironic story of pride and survival begins when – in an attempt to evade danger, they bump into each other. And amidst continuous exchange of … Continue reading Kya Dilli Kya Lahore (2014) Review!!

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Action, Drama, Fantasy, Science Fiction, Scifi, Superhero, TV, TV Reviews

Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D Season 2 Premiere Review!!

Synopsis – The season sees Agent Coulson, the new Director of S.H.I.E.L.D., attempt to rebuild the organization with his team of agents and allies, following its collapse with the infiltration of the terrorist organization Hydra. They are forced to operate in secrecy due to being wanted fugitives, and hunt down the remaining threats of Hydra. Episode – S02E01 “Shadows” My Take – Hydra has been growing … Continue reading Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D Season 2 Premiere Review!!

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The Vampire Diaries Season 6 Premiere Review!!

Synopsis – Months after this devastating events of Season 5, everyone is dealing with the loss of their loved ones in different ways, some more destructively than others. What happened to Bonnie and Damon, and if they can even be saved, remains a mystery. Meanwhile, their beloved hometown of Mystic Falls continues to be a magic-free zone, protected by a mysterious new community watch program. … Continue reading The Vampire Diaries Season 6 Premiere Review!!

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Action, Adventure, Comedy, Drama, TV, TV Reviews

Scorpion Season 1 Premiere Review!!

Synopsis – An eccentric genius forms an international network of super-geniuses to act as the last line of defense against the complicated threats of the modern world. Episode – S01E01 “Pilot” My Take – I was surprised and dismayed by the abundance of negative reviews this show has received, really people, you’re evaluating television shows for their lack of non fiction? Seriously? Now before I … Continue reading Scorpion Season 1 Premiere Review!!

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Gracepoint Season 1 Premiere Review!!

Synopsis – When a young boy is found dead on an idyllic beach, a major police investigation gets underway in the small California seaside town where the tragedy occurred. Soon deemed a homicide, the case sparks a media frenzy, which throws the boy’s family into further turmoil and upends the lives of all of the town’s residents. Episode – S01E01 “Episode One” My Take – … Continue reading Gracepoint Season 1 Premiere Review!!

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Arrow Season 3 Premiere Review!!

Synopsis – The continuing adventures of DC comics character Green Arrow & his band of heroes in Starling City. Episode – S03E01 “The Calm” My Take – The season three of this awesome superhero show as expected has started with a bang!! Now before I talk more about the premiere, let me warn you, their are potential spoilers ahead! As as any regular feature would … Continue reading Arrow Season 3 Premiere Review!!

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Action, Drama, Science Fiction, Scifi, Superhero, TV

The Flash Season 1 Premiere Review!!

Synopsis – The adventures of scientist Barry Allen who is a superhero with incredible speed. Episode – S01E01 “Pilot” My Take – Finally!! I cant believe it!! The Flash finally gets some live action treatment!! Well it had a show in the early 80s, but I was born yet, So yes finally!!! Even tough I would have preferred a theatrical feature film instead, but I … Continue reading The Flash Season 1 Premiere Review!!

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Drama, Thriller, TV, TV Reviews

How To Get Away With Murder Season 1 Premiere Review!!

Synopsis – A group of ambitious law students and their brilliant criminal defense professor become involved in a twisted murder plot that promises to change the course of their lives. Episode – S01E01 “Pilot” My Take – Compared to the long list of mystery/police procedural shows already running on TV, How to Get Away with Murder, well based on the pilot, seems to have a … Continue reading How To Get Away With Murder Season 1 Premiere Review!!

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Gotham Season 1 Pilot Review!!

Synopsis – The origin story behind Commissioner James Gordon’s rise to prominence in Gotham City in the years before Batman’s arrival. Episode – S01E01 “Pilot” My Take – A TV series based in the Batman universe without Batman sounds like a bad idea, just as how Marvel’s Agents of Shield turned out, luckily that is not the case here as show runner Bruno Heller (The … Continue reading Gotham Season 1 Pilot Review!!

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Action, Comedy, Thriller

Stretch (2014) Review!!

Synopsis – A hard-luck limo driver struggling to go straight and pay off a debt to his bookie takes on a job with a crazed passenger whose sought-after ledger implicates some seriously dangerous criminals. My Take – Their is always a mystery surrounding around films dumped by studios, like is that bad? Well, usually they are, like really bad!! But luckily this feature from director … Continue reading Stretch (2014) Review!!

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Comedy, Movie Review, Romance

Two Night Stand (2014) Review!!

Synopsis – A snowstorm forces two people who made an online connection to unwillingly extend their one-night stand. My Take – This movie was not only awesomely funny, but also had a good, if somewhat predictable storyline, however, the steady stream of humor allowed it to soar beyond its tried and tested storyline. I have never seen a movie where even the sex scenes made … Continue reading Two Night Stand (2014) Review!!

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Action, Adventure, Science Fiction, Scifi

Earth To Echo (2014) Review!!

Synopsis – After receiving a bizarre series of encrypted messages, a group of kids embark on an adventure with an alien who needs their help. My Take – I am a huge sucker for found footage movie, the trailer of this movie got me really excited. Unfortunately, I think the trailer picked up the most stable & possibly the best shots of the film. This … Continue reading Earth To Echo (2014) Review!!

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Action, Comedy, Thriller

Cat Run 2 (2014) Review!!

Synopsis – Gritty and action-packed, Cat Run 2 stars the seductive Winter Ave Zoli (Sons of Anarchy), as a high-end call girl with a secret military connection. Better than ever, Scott Mechlowicz and Alphonso McAuley return as Anthony and Julian, the unlikely team of bumbling, up-and-coming private detectives. After a “sex party” turned massacre leaves Julian’s cousin in trouble, the wannabe detective team takes on … Continue reading Cat Run 2 (2014) Review!!

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Horror, Romance, Thriller

Horns (2014) Review!!

Synopsis – In the aftermath of his girlfriend’s mysterious death, a young man awakens to strange horns sprouting from his temples. My Take – This film is a very clever blend of horror, mystery and comedy without going overboard. As the movie progresses, it does take a darker tone, turning into a full blown size of craziness. Daniel Radcliffe has certainly come a long way … Continue reading Horns (2014) Review!!

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Action, Drama, Indian, Thriller

Haider (2014) Review!!

Synopsis – A young man returns to Kashmir after his father’s disappearance to confront uncle – the man who had a role in his father’s fate. My Take – Vishal Bhardwaj is one of our most renowned film makers, with this film he completes his trilogy of Shakespearean adaption. Vishal has proved his mettle with likes of Maqbool, The Blue Umbrella, Omkara and Kaminey. No … Continue reading Haider (2014) Review!!

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