A group of people go beneath Paris catacombs in search of Philosopher's Stone Which is thought to possess great magical powers also it was believed to hold power to convert any metals to gold in contact. This was also called as Flamel Stone named after the Alchemist who was successful in reproducing such stone and he hid that stone deep down the earth to keep it safe and that the Tablet in Nicholas Flamel Tomb was considered to have secret Symbols and Ciphers which lead to this location. So this group of people in this film were able to decipher that Mysterious tablet and whether they were able to get to the stone or not falls the rest of the story.
Whats so catchy about this movie is its making , never even guessed it that this would be such a engaging movie actually. It was like as if we are traveling along with them under those caves exploring that hard paths and tunnels , it was definitely not a easy thing to make. It was as if we are watching National treasure or Indiana Jones movies all over again and if you like adventurous cum thriller movie , this will definitely impress you for sure. Those symbolism , that secret doors and tunnels were all catchy and the last scene when they come out of manhole was definitely mind bending finishes. Total movie captured in Handy-cam and they really made it good. Overall this is one thriller movie not to be missed.
Nicolas Flamel ( http://alchemylab.com/flamel.htm )
Nicolas Flamel ( http://alchemylab.com/flamel.htm )
Guardians of the Galaxy ( 2014 )
Was on a wait list for long and finally had a chance to watch this movie. For sure its a decent action cum Sci-Fi adventure movie .With those new characters introduction who are out to protect the galaxies from harm , storyline was engaging and gripping too. CG works were cool at most and this is definitely a movie worth watching once.
Was on a wait list for long and finally had a chance to watch this movie. For sure its a decent action cum Sci-Fi adventure movie .With those new characters introduction who are out to protect the galaxies from harm , storyline was engaging and gripping too. CG works were cool at most and this is definitely a movie worth watching once.
The Equalizer (2014) - " Will you stand and watch if you can do something to a situation, well that's the beginning of a story "
Enjoyed a complete action entertainer after a long time. I just couldn't believe that Denzel Washington can do a role like this even now and its definitely a wow factor. Actually i was thinking how he would really make it into such a movie now but i was totally wrong. Right from the word go , this movie kept its accelerator on and raced towards the end. Plot is so regular as we seen in many other movies like Leon the profession or Man from nowhere etc.but yet this movie had its own jaw dropping moments. Next to the stunning performance from Denzel , its the BGM which attracts us most and especially the BGM during last fight scene under the rain from fire alarm inside the store was intense. Also that slow motion capture while he destroys a container ship with his walking style along with a right perfect bgm was just mind blowing.
Enjoyed a complete action entertainer after a long time. I just couldn't believe that Denzel Washington can do a role like this even now and its definitely a wow factor. Actually i was thinking how he would really make it into such a movie now but i was totally wrong. Right from the word go , this movie kept its accelerator on and raced towards the end. Plot is so regular as we seen in many other movies like Leon the profession or Man from nowhere etc.but yet this movie had its own jaw dropping moments. Next to the stunning performance from Denzel , its the BGM which attracts us most and especially the BGM during last fight scene under the rain from fire alarm inside the store was intense. Also that slow motion capture while he destroys a container ship with his walking style along with a right perfect bgm was just mind blowing.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gGv9Am9Od-c ( he Equalizer - Main Theme - Soundtrack OST Official 2014 )
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jCJ1pLieMoA ( The Equalizer Soundtrack | Eminem - Guts Over Fear ft. Sia 2014 )
Also the best part of the movie with all these factors is its powerful dialogues here and there..like...
- When you pray for rain, you gotta deal with the mud too.
- I am offering you a chance to do the right thing. Take it.
- I want the head of the snake.
- He is not here for seeking help. he is here for seeking permission...
- I can keep going , Brick by brick , Dollar by Dollar , Body by body...
- What do you see when you look at me...
and many more..
This movie also has its fare share of Logic flaws here and there but yet with a meticulously done screenplay it supersedes everything. I cant rate this with all other action movies but my experience with watching this movie was great and thoroughly enjoyed it. Though the movie is nothing new as i said already , but the way it was made especially with Denzel's screen presence with this two sided cameo acting steals the show. This will definitely be a treat for action movie lovers and one definitely not to be missed.
Kış Uykusu - Turkish ( 2014 ) Winter Sleep - " One Man's Journey to find meaning for life and relationship "
Nuri Bilge Ceylan's yet another magical film , which takes you to a journey of Human Emotions , their inner feelings and their soul searching for a answer to find the purpose of their existence. This everything well packed in a single most brilliant movie which ran for 3hr and 16 min which just felt so quick once you get along with it. Its about life of Aydin who is a former actor cum a rich wealthy person in locality owning a hotel for tourists adding to that many lands , renting houses and living a kings life there with all needs coming to his table. But when a man gets everything he needs there will be always something which he is longing for and here in this case his relationship with his young wife Nihal & his sister Necla went sour.So this movie is about the how Aydin starts to realize life how it is and how he adapts to accept it as it comes by making amends to his wife to win back his relationship with her and whether this search for answer lead to his enlightenment forms remaining part of the story.
Though the movie is lengthy, it would still be a experience to watch it if you can empathize with the characters played and blend with it. More to that its how this picture perfect cinematic frames which glues your eyes to it makes it more engaging and poetic. Every single frame in this movie is a virtual treat and no wonder what else we can expect from a talent like Nuri. That village near Anatolia , those cave shaped house that entire locality is just what a man desire to settle in and the way this film captures these places to silver screen is just breathtaking. Its definitely a virtual ride for sure and more to that the BGM is so melancholic giving us a melting feel. Special mention for some scenes were Argument between his sister n himself or the discussion between Aydin & wife or the pre climax scene where Ismail burn money in fire were all wonderfully made. This movie is definitely a treat for any world cinema liker and definitely not to be missed. But be sure you are well prepared to watch this lengthy saga before making a choice. For me its just yet another finest masterpiece from Nuri.
Nuri Bilge Ceylan's yet another magical film , which takes you to a journey of Human Emotions , their inner feelings and their soul searching for a answer to find the purpose of their existence. This everything well packed in a single most brilliant movie which ran for 3hr and 16 min which just felt so quick once you get along with it. Its about life of Aydin who is a former actor cum a rich wealthy person in locality owning a hotel for tourists adding to that many lands , renting houses and living a kings life there with all needs coming to his table. But when a man gets everything he needs there will be always something which he is longing for and here in this case his relationship with his young wife Nihal & his sister Necla went sour.So this movie is about the how Aydin starts to realize life how it is and how he adapts to accept it as it comes by making amends to his wife to win back his relationship with her and whether this search for answer lead to his enlightenment forms remaining part of the story.
Though the movie is lengthy, it would still be a experience to watch it if you can empathize with the characters played and blend with it. More to that its how this picture perfect cinematic frames which glues your eyes to it makes it more engaging and poetic. Every single frame in this movie is a virtual treat and no wonder what else we can expect from a talent like Nuri. That village near Anatolia , those cave shaped house that entire locality is just what a man desire to settle in and the way this film captures these places to silver screen is just breathtaking. Its definitely a virtual ride for sure and more to that the BGM is so melancholic giving us a melting feel. Special mention for some scenes were Argument between his sister n himself or the discussion between Aydin & wife or the pre climax scene where Ismail burn money in fire were all wonderfully made. This movie is definitely a treat for any world cinema liker and definitely not to be missed. But be sure you are well prepared to watch this lengthy saga before making a choice. For me its just yet another finest masterpiece from Nuri.
A Average psychological thriller which revolves within a elevator where one person who is a famous TV anchor for Win Million Dollar Quiz show is been kidnapped by a women locked inside a Struck up Elevator and she promises to cut every part of his body with every wrong question he answers. As the questions gets coming and her torture begins , more reasons reveal itself on why she is doing this to him. Movie starts good initially but there are many logic skips or illogical scenes which pulls this movie down. But still the way the story is revealed with every question and the twists it comes with it makes it watch at-least. Movie is not that good as other horror movie " Devil " or the torture treatment or the background story itself doesn't justify thr whole concept and so it fades away especially in last 20 minutes. But still this is worth once time watch for thriller movie seekers.
Das Leben der Anderen - German (2006) The Lives of Others
Tag line : Before the fall of the Berlin wall , East Germany's Secret Police Listened to your Secrets
Tag line : Before the fall of the Berlin wall , East Germany's Secret Police Listened to your Secrets
No wonder why The Lives of Others won 2006 Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film. What a experience it was watching this beautiful thriller cum drama. Such a beautifully scripted movie starts of so slow but gradually gets intense as it progresses. Its all about surveillance and how a Dramatist Georg Dreyman along with his wife Christa maria are been monitored after State security secret agents bugged their house entirely to watch every move.But one secret agent while running surveillance gets emotionally connected with these couple lifes and instead of reporting the strange incidents he starts to hide them in-order to save the couple. But will Wiesler Succeed in keeping them out of danger form basis of this movie . Whatever be it , the way that human emotions are portrayed here was very touchy and especially at the end when a book was published with dedication to Wiesler was so heart wrenching. This is a slow running movie but worth every second but if you are expecting to watch a high speed adrenaline thriller then this might be a bad choice. For me i personally enjoyed it and any world cinema liker should not miss it.
Malcolm X ( 1992 )
Yet another one of finest biographical movie i watched. Its about Malcolm a Afro American Muslim leader who fought for Human rights and injustice to Black people in North America. Played by Denzel Washington as Malcolm (a) X had done this role so perfectly. The struggle , his early life and his conversion to Muslim later to be raised as a National Leader for Nation of Muslim Organization was wonderfully depicted in this movie. Though this movie is more religious to a great extent and more of a preaching kind of thing which slows this movie down a lot , yet excluding this factor and just seeing it as a Biography , sure this would impress a lot. That goosebumps scene when he goes to visit his brother in police station with his bodyguards was stunning. Though this movie had good highlight scenes yet somehow the run time of 3hr 21 minutes will pull you down. Ending was sad by the way such a leader was banished from this world yet his struggle , his cause and his fights were key factors for what America is now . Movie worth watching once if you have that much patience and yes will be a experience for biographical movie likers.
I Stand Alone ( Seul Contre Tous ) 1998
This movie clearly sets a example for this quote " Empty Brain is Devils Workshop " . Such a sick movie though it started of well with POV from the protagonist perspective while he keeps narrating his own sick story here , it initially felt as if its a movie on Survival of Fittest or a Person turning against the society when he has got nothing to lose but i was wrong. Yes it deals with the most cruel part of society where it just couldn't give opportunity to a common when he needs it the most and having said such persons have no option but to think of taking desperate measures to keep their stomach fed .Though the pain and suffering is very much understandable , yet this Sick Bas***d right from kicking his Pregnant wife while killing his unborn child or with no sense killing the person who brought his daughter to him when she had reached puberty or at last taking a unexpected irritating measure to have a relationship with his own daughter is of extreme brutality to it. I felt he could have rather killed himself that would have been a better ending though but this is something unacceptable to encourage such a pedophile scumbag faggot.Let him be with any reasoning to his actions but that is not something of a digestible proportion. This is one of most disturbing movie i saw in recent times and this is not definitely for all. Avoid as much as possible
This movie clearly sets a example for this quote " Empty Brain is Devils Workshop " . Such a sick movie though it started of well with POV from the protagonist perspective while he keeps narrating his own sick story here , it initially felt as if its a movie on Survival of Fittest or a Person turning against the society when he has got nothing to lose but i was wrong. Yes it deals with the most cruel part of society where it just couldn't give opportunity to a common when he needs it the most and having said such persons have no option but to think of taking desperate measures to keep their stomach fed .Though the pain and suffering is very much understandable , yet this Sick Bas***d right from kicking his Pregnant wife while killing his unborn child or with no sense killing the person who brought his daughter to him when she had reached puberty or at last taking a unexpected irritating measure to have a relationship with his own daughter is of extreme brutality to it. I felt he could have rather killed himself that would have been a better ending though but this is something unacceptable to encourage such a pedophile scumbag faggot.Let him be with any reasoning to his actions but that is not something of a digestible proportion. This is one of most disturbing movie i saw in recent times and this is not definitely for all. Avoid as much as possible
First thing first , lets not confuse with JINN Movie which was released on 2014. Unlike that movie DJINN is more of a horror film and does scare you at times. Though not much details were explored regarding the Jinn world in this film but still their Dark power and their capability are well explained. This is loosely based on true Incident occurred in legends of Jazeerat Al Hamra in Ras Al Khaimah ( U.A.E ) . Its about a couple who travel back to their native without knowing that its a ghost village and that husband is once a kid born to man and a demon mother but he was later cleansed and taken away from her mother to a different town . So his mother is on lookout for him and to make him come back to his native to take over the village and dominate it. So this is a fight between a innocent wife with Gods will vs the demon who is a jinn trying to breakup his husband from her. Movie plot though looks good , still it could have been more better as it was predictable at most part and that the CG works were not so impressive. Yet it is definitely worth watching once .
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More details about the ghost village with pictures : http://adambacker.blogspot.in/…/ghost-village-jazirat-al-ha…
[ www.youtube.com/watch?v=ncwj-waio1U ]
[ www.youtube.com/watch?v=tZPj-aAvceU ]
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More details about the ghost village with pictures : http://adambacker.blogspot.in/…/ghost-village-jazirat-al-ha…
If i Stay ( 2014 )
Perfect Musical Romantic Drama. There are not many movies which could beat you of the hook but this one just gets you in , blends you with it and makes you travel along. Such a clear perfect slow but beautiful love story. Plot is so different with a varied Point of view , movie exploring Out of Body experience during trauma and that your soul given a chance to make a choice whether to stay or move towards the light. Only those who are strong at will stay back and the choices they make decide on the people who are waiting for them on return. So cool , Chloë Grace Moretz as Mia was so perfect and that with the music from Cello n Guitar gets to you. Human emotions , sacrifices people do for each other , the pain of love and separation , Differences and understanding and more to all Parents love to their children every aspects are captured in this film. Music is a great plus to it though most of it is of Rock band yet some are so cool with some great lyrics. Special mention that last track Breath Deep Breath clear would get tears to your eyes with no choice. Great movie but not for everyone. Movie is Slow and Music is all , if you are one who love such movies then this is a treasure hunt for them .Dont miss it.
Breath Deep , Breath Clear
Know that am hear..Know that am hear
Waiting...
Stay Strong.,Stay Gold
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lp6MUboaOqw
Take my mind and take my pain
Like an empty bottle takes the rain
And heal, heal, heal, heal
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hp73TereM_U ( Heal Song )
Maze Runner ( 2014 ) :-
Really not that boring movie as i seen few comments about this movie. Yes story is cliche at most and at times those young boys were too immature with their performance . adding to that the explanation for their capture and locking them down was not so clear or acceptable , but all being said this movie still kept me engaged as i just love the CG works and walk around Maze ground. Its as if exploring a secret place and it was thrill and cool. Not the best movie but at same time not a movie which needs to be avoided. Worth watching just once.
Really not that boring movie as i seen few comments about this movie. Yes story is cliche at most and at times those young boys were too immature with their performance . adding to that the explanation for their capture and locking them down was not so clear or acceptable , but all being said this movie still kept me engaged as i just love the CG works and walk around Maze ground. Its as if exploring a secret place and it was thrill and cool. Not the best movie but at same time not a movie which needs to be avoided. Worth watching just once.
