The Danish Girl - happens to be one of those movies which has the courage to be different and yet suit the audience. Such movies confirm time and again that good content, if executed well, prevails and reaches to the masses. A film that scores right in many departments and yet misses to reach the status of a ‘Masterpiece’.
The Revenant, as it goes about its intent to stay as a moving tribute to human will & to those who have hit nadirs in their fights for survival, sits comfortably in its own niche space for the kind of emotional and viewing experience it provides with its technical excellence and the masterful show that DiCaprio puts together through his stunning dedication to the method!
An unforgettable piece of history in hip hop's meteoric rise, N.W.A's life and soul is brought back to glory with this impeccable biopic, Straight Outta Compton that is honest by nature and made convincingly with the help of foot tapping music and maverick acting!
A brave attempt to show a simplistic story in a simple manner – Shaun the Sheep, brings out the kids lying dormant within the audience. A watch that would keep you engaged and force you to rethink the concept of priorities & belongings.
Steve Jobs may work if individual elements like an experimental screenplay bordering impudence, accompanied by sensational editing suck you in or if you are a Jobs connoisseur looking for finer details around the man, but those who would want to know who Jobs was, how his life’s situations molded him into what he went on to be, the less scintillating other Jobs film would be a better pick – there’s no better alternative.
A tale that may have been outlandish for the times it represents, is masterfully crafted to look poetic instead! It is also backed by two performers who bowl you over with their proficient shows – much like what McConaughey and Leto did in Dallas Buyers Club!
Spotlight charms effortlessly with its pure simplicity in film-making & unfurls the story behind one of the deepest scams unearthed in the Catholic system. The movie comes across as a fine example of how much value an apt, ensemble casting & characterisations and dialogues defined for the ones on it can add to our movie-watching experience!
Jalal’s Story is an attempt to capture the life of an orphaned boy, which is supported by a well-conceived screenplay, a though provoking story and a clever story telling technique to make it an interesting potpourri of entertaining events!
Jayaraj’s Ottaal reiterates the fact that one does not need a grand canvas & big names to present an engaging cinematic experience. In fact given that he has been able to adapt a Russian short story to suit the Indian mainstream audience placing it amidst scenic locales of God’s Own Country using mostly non-professional actors is a monumental achievement.
Mia Madre is a heartfelt account of a woman being torn apart between a demanding work environment and an equally stressful personal life – a stunning compilation of the emotions made possible by diligent acting and a dexterous story presentation!
