Jarhead (2005)
Movie based on a book inspired from real events of Former Marine corp Swofford dealing about his days in duty while serving for his country in Kuwait patrolling and safe guarding oil fields from intruding Saudi army. Though the movie sounds like a war drama and battle field action but fact is it isnt even close. Swofford gets enrolled into Marine accidentally while he was trying to get into college for his higher studies but life takes him into a tight ride when he gets selected for elite Sniper squad under the team named Jarhead. How he survives the battle in Kuwait and the trauma , mental stress he and his team go through during their stay was clearly depicted here in this movie. But only sad thing is its dead slow with lack of action and more importantly a unconvincing ending with a sluggish screenplay pulls the movie to negative side.In other words there is nothing which this movie inspires actually rather just a one persons perspective on how life of a defense personal affects physically and mentally were shown here. Jake Gyllenhaal performance was good though in it. Nothing catchy about this film and might try it for a change if you like biographical films.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=xbQIDOGR9t4 ( Anthony Swofford - Hospitals, Hotels and Jails )
The Pyramid (2014)
A new three sided pyramid was found buried deep under desert sands which is believed to be constructed way back before many centuries compared to other pyramids which exists. So to survey this pyramid they send in a robot to get the detailed info about it but as that Robot never returns back to the surface , group of archeologists along with few film crew decide to get into the pyramid by them-self to investigate it and also to retrieve that robot. But they had no idea whats waiting for them inside and will they make it out alive will be the part to be watched.
We have seem similar movie part before but this one is real good deal considering the thrill factor which was maintained throughout the film. More to that is the way they travel through the pyramid via those Mazes , secret tunnels and symbols it just make us feel as if we are there by ourself traveling with them. VFX was good unlike other monster movies and more to it the concept was fine too. This will not be a exceptional one but not the one which can be ignored. Definitely worth a try.
A new three sided pyramid was found buried deep under desert sands which is believed to be constructed way back before many centuries compared to other pyramids which exists. So to survey this pyramid they send in a robot to get the detailed info about it but as that Robot never returns back to the surface , group of archeologists along with few film crew decide to get into the pyramid by them-self to investigate it and also to retrieve that robot. But they had no idea whats waiting for them inside and will they make it out alive will be the part to be watched.
We have seem similar movie part before but this one is real good deal considering the thrill factor which was maintained throughout the film. More to that is the way they travel through the pyramid via those Mazes , secret tunnels and symbols it just make us feel as if we are there by ourself traveling with them. VFX was good unlike other monster movies and more to it the concept was fine too. This will not be a exceptional one but not the one which can be ignored. Definitely worth a try.
A very slow paced crime drama about a person ( Abel Morales ) who struggles through all odds by pursuing righteous path to keep his oil business in light while his competitors try to bring him & his business down through many ways. Abel always tries to keep himself cool n steady while he is been dragged in midst of all corruption and death treats he receives but till how long he could resist this happenings around him. Will he still stick with his values or will he step out of his comfort zone to tackle these situation forms rest of the story.
Movie is really good as it slowly builds the tense and intensity as it progresses. But be sure of the fact that this is a slow paced movie and need Patience to watch through it. I liked Anna character Wife of Abel who was bold and brave throughout the film but Abel is no less then said. But only issue is that Abel keeps on telling us that he just doesn't want to have a high life of a gangster creating a gangster movie like expectation but till the end it just stays as a day dream only which is disappointing. Finishing could have been a little better if it was altered a little but yet this is one of fine crime drama which deserves one time watch. Dont get misleaded thinking this as some Gangster movie which is not. Enjoy watching.
SOO (2007) Korean
Another excellent Action movie from Korea based on revenge and redemption. Soo who is a well known criminal wanted by authorities for various crimes accidentally meets up with his twin brother with whom he got separated during childhood because of a incident. But their first meet after a long gap didn't go as expected as his twin brother gets killed by some unknown members before SOO Could even understand what was going on. From then on how SOO Takes his place disguised as his twin brother and takes revenge on people one by one who killed his brother forms rest of the story. Movie is quiet good n engaging though most of fights are gory and bloody. There are many movies came in same plot but this one is quiet good and worth a watch for Korean movie freaks. Have fun watching
Song One (2014)
Its a lovely divine feel when Music adds up with love and this movie gives you exactly that but in two angles. Anne Hathaway performs a lead role where her brother meets up with accident leaving him in coma bed ridden for days while Anne left him for months to pursue her Phd. So it leaves her sad that her reunion had to happen this way and she tries to spend most of her time with her lovely younger brother in attempt to recover him in every possible way she could.But what leads to be a journey of her life time when she comes across a well known local singer cum guitarist where this becomes more then just a casual relationship leaving anne in search for love. Weather her brother would recover from coma and will she get back her love forms rest of the story. Whats more catching factor is the music throughout the film is just awesome and leaves you awestruck. Story is very normal nothing special but when its all about music , at times you do tend to ignore many factors. Anne performance was so natural and does her role with ease. This movie will be a real treat for music lovers and especially guitarist cum violinist who might go mad for such a film but for the rest this would be just a average film. Enjoy this movie and experience the magic of music.
Its a lovely divine feel when Music adds up with love and this movie gives you exactly that but in two angles. Anne Hathaway performs a lead role where her brother meets up with accident leaving him in coma bed ridden for days while Anne left him for months to pursue her Phd. So it leaves her sad that her reunion had to happen this way and she tries to spend most of her time with her lovely younger brother in attempt to recover him in every possible way she could.But what leads to be a journey of her life time when she comes across a well known local singer cum guitarist where this becomes more then just a casual relationship leaving anne in search for love. Weather her brother would recover from coma and will she get back her love forms rest of the story. Whats more catching factor is the music throughout the film is just awesome and leaves you awestruck. Story is very normal nothing special but when its all about music , at times you do tend to ignore many factors. Anne performance was so natural and does her role with ease. This movie will be a real treat for music lovers and especially guitarist cum violinist who might go mad for such a film but for the rest this would be just a average film. Enjoy this movie and experience the magic of music.
A perfect revenge based heist movie where a son takes revenge on a business man who is responsible for his father committing into suicide. He assembles a team to plan a perfect robbery and to bring down the empire of that antagonist while ending up into a cat n mouse game between police and them forms the core plot. Movie is so good though doesn't have much surprises or at most easily guessable but still its definitely a perfect entertainer. That detective head of police department character played really well and even the lead character the son did his part with clear perfection. More importantly it had a happy ending and is definitely a worth watching entertainer not to be missed.
Commitment (2013) Korean
A top notch action movie right from the start. A North Korean boy ( Ri Myung-hoon ) just on his 20's been trained as secret agent with special skills and made him infiltrate into South Korea with some deadly tasks. Though Ri Myung-hoon completes all the tasks given to him successfully he later gets to know that North Korea has betrayed and abandoned him . This turns into a rage of war and the end is no less then blood shed everywhere. Movie might feel as if a regular story but the treatment given to the script was stunning and especially every stunt scenes were par excellent. With the looks of a very young boy this guy Ri Myung-hoon did those stunts brilliantly keeping us amused at every action sequence. Movie just keeps its gear on till the end with a very good screenplay and making. Definitely this will be a treat for Korean action movie likers
My Boss My Hero (2001) Korean
Do-shik a right hand man and a loyal lieutenant for kingpin boss decides to go to school to complete his graduation as per his boss order so he could run the business far more better. But Do-shik who is a notorious gangster running most part of the city under his control along with two younger brother is now forced to go to school in disguise as a normal innocent student. His life changes there when he is been provoked by other students or when he fall in love and as well himself getting frustrated on school administration for mistreating students n teachers were it comes to a point whether he still need to hide is true identity or step out to fix things which forms rest of the story. There are many Indian movies in the same plot recently like Main hoon naa and few more but considering the fact it was released in 2001 this is still fresh and engaging. The lead characters done by three brothers was nice and that romance portion was catchy. Movie had some good stunts too along with some fun moments in school but overall this is sure a worth watch once film. Enjoy watching.
