MOVIE REVIEWS

GUMNAAMI: A thriller, directed by Srijit Mukherjee, involving the disappearence of the greatest Indian hero of all times, Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose.Did he really die in the plane crash? Or is there something more to it? The film unearths the mystery related to the disappearence,including hearings of the Mukherjee Commission (1999-2005).The film potrays Netaji's disappearence in the rumoured plane crash and also his apparence in Russia and again returning back to India as "Gumnaami Baba". The protagonist, Chandrachur Dhar(played by Anirban Bhattacharyya)helps us unearth the mystery of Netaji's disappearence, showing strong evidence of the plane crash being false, Netaji's presence as Gumnaami Baba in India. He faces debates, but still keeps down his points in the hearing with justified proofs, involving comments of people, who had met Netaji durig his stay as Gumnaami Baba. The film keeps you glued to the screen with its every twist and turn, as the movie unfolds to dicover the truth. Prosenjit Chatterjee playing in the role of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose, is trully praise-worthy. IMDb rates it 7.8 out of 10. My ratings: 9.5 out of 10

CHHAPAAK: A film , revealing before our eyes, the dangerous impacts of acid-attacks on women and making us aware of it. When Malti becomes the victim of acid attack, then, inspite of her shouts, very gfew people came to rescue her at that moment . And why she gets attacked ? Just because she didn't pay heed to a boy, who was constantly disturbing her. She fails to gets justice at first, but that does not suppress her.This film is directed by Meghna Gukzar and is based on the life of Laxmi Agarwal. watch the film to know- did Malti really get justice at the end ? What happened to Malti ? There is a true saying that "all heroes don't wear capes"- Malti is such a hero, who inspires women all around the world. The film keeps you glued to the screen with its every twist and turn, as the movie unfolds to dicover the ultimate results.IMDb rates it 5 out of 10. The film is a must watch. My ratings: 9 out of 10

BORUNBABUR BONDHU: A sweet film, directed by Anik Dutta, revolving around the life of Borunbabu (Soumitra Chatterjee) ,an old person, but strong in the very root iof his ideals. He is stubborn and vary adept in litereature.The closest persons of his life were his grandson, his wife and his childhood friend.He is usually ignored by his family memebers. The, suddenly, he lost his wife and becomes all alone. All of a sudden, a news arrives that his closest childhood friend has been elected as the President of India and is willing to vist him in his hometown.But Borunbabu, who was not so much in good terms with his childhood friend, tries not to pay so much attention to it. But, meanwhile,hearing the news of the upcoming arrival of the President in Borunbabu's house, all of a sudden, Borunbabu bacomes a very important man in the society as well as in his family. Did the President really come to visit him ? What happened after that ? What did really happen between Borunbabu and the President ? The film keeps you glued to the screen with its every twist and turn, as the movie unfolds to dicover the incidents .IMDb rates it 8.5 out of 10. My ratings: 9 out of 10

TANHAJI:THE UNSUNG WARRIOR: Story of a valiant Marathi soldier, as he fought bravely against the Mughals to save his motherland from the foreigners. The first part of the film shows young Tanhaji with his father and how his father helped shaping his ideals. The second part Tanhaji as a true warrior, under the true guidance of Chatrapati Shivaji. The film is directed by Om Raut. The VFX used in the film are amazing. The film is also available in many different languages and also in 2D and 3D. The film keeps you glued to the screen with its every twist and turn, as the movie unfolds to dicover the valiant adventures and war-tactics of Tanhaji. IMDb rates it 7.9 out of 10. My ratings: 8 out of 10

PUPA: A bengali art film, directed by Indrasis Acharya,that has won the hearts of several Bengalees through its simple storyline. The story focuses on Subhro and how he faces struggles, when his father becomes ill. He faces the whole family-burden, depression, work-pressure, peer- pressure,everything.His father appears like a burden to him during his illness, but can't speak out the blatant truth. The person who solves the problem, yet bitterly will be Subhro's uncle but how ?But what will happen to Shubro and his family ? Did his father survive? The film keeps you glued to the screen with its every twist and turn, as the movie unfolds to dicover the real reasons amd also how Subhro overcomes his struggles.IMDb rates it 7.8 out of 10. My ratings: 8.5 out of 10

HARRY POTTER SERIES:The hero of the magical world of Hogwarts, created by J.K.Rowling, Harry Potter, along with his friends Hermoine Granger, Ronald Weasely, defeat the Dark Lord in the whole movie series. The film starts with Dumbledore's iconic lines "I should have known that you would be here... Professor McGonagall., while delivering young Harry to the footsteps of her muggle(non-witch) aunt Petunia's house aunt at Privet Drive. Thus begins the life of Harry Potter, under the unloving attitude of her aunt's family, knowing that his parents dies in a car accident, not knowing the real truth, until Hagrid, the gamekeeper of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, reveals to Harry the real truth. He also tells harry that he is a wizard and from there, step by step, incident by incident, begins Harry's magical life at Hogwarts. He faces the Dark Lord Voldemort, but defeats him everytime,commencing step by step to the Second Battle of Hogwarts. What did happen at the end? Did harry win at the end ? Who killed Harry's parents and why ? To find out, you have to watch the movies of the series. My rating: 9.5 out of 10

The Shawshank Redemption:It is a strange comment to make about a film set inside a prison, but "The Shawshank Redemption" creates a warm hold on our feelings because it makes us a member of a family. Many movies offer us vicarious experiences and quick, superficial emotions. "Shawshank" slows down and looks. It uses the narrator's calm, observant voice to include us in the story of men who have formed a community behind bars. It is deeper than most films; about continuity in a lifetime, based on friendship and hope.
Roger Deakins' cinematography is tactful, not showy. Two opening shots, one from a helicopter, one of prison walls looming overhead, establish the prison. Shots follow the dialogue instead of anticipating it. Thomas Newman's music enhances rather than informs, and there is a subtle touch in the way deep bass rumblings during the early murder are reprised when a young prisoner recalls another man's description of the crime.

Three Idiots: Rancho, Raju and Farhan enter the elite engineering college, only to learn lessons of life that cannot be taught through books and classrooms. Principal Viru Sahastrabuddhe is no help at all. 3 Idiots is a coming-age comedy and inspirational film directed by Rajkumar Hirani. The story of the film is similar to that of the famous novel Five Point Someone by Chetan Bhagat. This film is based on our Indian educational system which pressurizes the students and has an obsession for high grades. Aamir Khan as Rancho plays the role of a very bright student who motivates his friends pursue their passion and make a career out of it. R.Madhavan as Farhan who wants to become a wildlife photographer but was forced to pursue engineering because of his strict father. Sharman Joshi as Raju who is pursuing engineering with the goal of getting his family out of extreme poverty. Boman Irani as virus who plays the role of a strict college director who is highly competitive. Kareena Kapoor as Pia who plays the role of virus’s daughter and falls in love with Aamir khan . The film goes very smooth. The film’s first half includes ragging scene, confrontations with the professor, Chatur’s speech and mournful meal at Raju’s home. Overall the film depicts a very nice mingle of comedy, suspense and motivational. All the actors and co-actors done a commendable job. The music of the film was very soothing. The back ground music supports the film all through the movie. Overall dipiction is fine. Some of the scenes are really emotional. Overall rating is excellent.Its definitely a one time watch

In the rural village of Tumbbad, young Vinayak has heard the stories of an ancient fortune held by his family for years, but is warned against attempting to attain the treasure lest he fall victim to the demon who guards it. He instead cares for his great-grandmother, a decrepit crone who must remain sated or her appetites might just claim them all. When she dies and he inherits the treasures housed inside a decaying estate, Vinayak discovers that they are not exactly what he expected, but instead an endless bounty protected by a vengeful and ravenous fallen god.
Years later, adult Vinayak (Sohum Shah) has learned to manipulate the god so he can sneak out his boundless fortune one coin at a time. However, it’s not enough, and soon a cycle of greed envelops his family. Their avarice threatens to destroy what he has built with the fortune stolen from the terrible creature that lives in the bowels of the castle, and soon enough he learns the terrible, violent secrets of Tumbbad.
No song and dance here, TUMBBAD is an ambitious period film that will turn any preconceived notion of Indian horror on its head. Producer, star, and primary creative force Sohum Shah delivers what is undoubtedly the most exciting pure horror film made in India in at least thirty years. TUMBBAD is the story of a legacy of greed and avarice that spans India’s colonial history from the early part of the 20th century, through its independence in 1947 and beyond.