30 April 2010

Prasthanam ***1/2

It has been a long time that tollywood audiences have been treated to a critically acclaimed movie with high commercial values. Prasthanam stands testimony to a well scripted movie with wonderfully crafted characters.

Stating -'Not everyone born to a leader can be a leader', the film walks the line between goondaism and family backed political growth. Extremely powerful performance from SaiKumar. Sharwanand turns a new leaf and is sure to appeal to mass audience whilst still having a classy look. Ruby Parihar debuts adding the expected glamour to the mass(y) movie.

A wonderful watch indeed !

18 April 2010

Paiyya ***

A brisk Tamil movie with Karthi and Tamannah having performed to the expectations. Karthi at last does sport some good flamboyant dressing style in this movie, while Tamannah is at her cutest best. Milind Soman and Sonia (of Happy days fame - telugu movie) are under utilized and have nothing to do in this run of the mill movie.

The movie is gripping and a wonderful entertainer where you can just sit back, relax and experience the screenplay weave its magic around. Wonderful composition of songs entertain you through out the fast paced movie which moves swiftly, all with in a car journey.

26 March 2010

Well Done Abba ****

They say, a book can be judged by its cover. 'Well Done Abba' can truly be judged from its theatrical trailer itself. A masterpiece would be the initial feel, and yes! the movie goes even beyond expectation.

The movie opens to an applause driven intro of Bo'Man' Irani with the Hyderabadi accent. Yes, the man has really shadowed bollywood now, and time and again proves he is and will be here with this Shyam Benegal Masterpiece. Minnisha Lamba as Muskaan leaves a smile of satisfaction. Benegal seems to have moved on from shreyas talpade to sameer dattani. Its in over all a very well scripted movie with all actors fitting perfectly into their characters with ease.


Another wonderful movie from Benegal's stable of stories, sticking to his native roots, a film that movie lovers, especially hyderaabad ke logaan will feel good about.

19 March 2010

Love Sex aur Dhokha ***1/2

Ekta kappor strikes again !! This time with a straight movie that is not so straight. The lesser known actors put up a neat job in this comedy revolving around lust, love and betrayal.

The movie style does seem inspired by the huge US success of Paranormal Activity. Well edited film with a mix of bollywood style dialogues and post-DDLJ love scenario - this movie establishes new era bollywood movie.

In all, a movie that would go down well at the B and C grade centers.

'Love Sex aur Dhokha darling .. love sex aur dhokha' and couple of other songs make for great music and a sure rocker it is going to be on the Indian dance floors.

07 March 2010

Bodyguard **1/2

This Malayalam movie starring Dileep and Nayantara has a wonderful 2nd half and climax. Just that it is usual masala mess out there in the first half, though entertaining. Siddique is his usual self with handling the movie.

With Boney Kapoor already having bought the rights to remake this with Salman Khan, expect improvisations to the first half, and it would be another runaway hit in bollywood.

But for Mollywood, this is just average.

01 March 2010

Seeta Ramula kalyanam - Lanka Lo *

Seeta Ramula kalyanam - Lanka Lo .. haay haay !! This telugu movie is a worthy attempt that disappoints. Nitin needs to know he is not a super hero, but an actor improving with time. Hansika is bubbly and looks awesome capturing the viewer's imaginations. Seetaramula kalyanam does make you feel lost in Lanka.

26 February 2010

Leader ****1/2

A wonderful telugu film fr0m the master - Shekar Kammula - showcasing his unique style. Political thoughts and intelligent movie comes into life through this movie. Daggubati Rana dominates the screen as hero, while the damsel Priya Anand impresses with her presence without a author backed role and the gorgeous Richa Gangopadhyay vanishes like a beautiful lightning, yet impresses with her acting and smile.

Micky J Meyer weaves good music, especially the Telugu Talli song. Expectations were high after his rocking happy days music and this film's music falls short.

A wonderful movie to relish based on the current political scenario in India, but the filmbuff just wishes the climax was bit more lengthy and logical.