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The Book Thief (English, 2013)
The power of Caring & Sharing expressed nicely through a foster father-daughter bonding & a deep rooted cultivation of a love for books!
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug (English, 2013)
If the first part "An Unexpected Journey" dealt with Bilbo Baggins gaining in guile and courage that all hobbits possess incessantly, he goes one step further by facing the dragon one on one in his quest to return the Arkenstone to the dwarves. As for the movie, its triple nomination for this year's Academy awards for the second year running is a standing testament to the quality of the movie making involved.
The Lone Ranger (English, 2013)
The untold, glorious history of the legendary Lone Ranger and Tonto is presented in a visually appeasing canvas showcasing great technical prowess, but with glaring discriminations on the story and characterization aspects.
August: Osage County (English, 2013)
A black dramedy based on the matriarchal Weston family, boasting a few nice twists and elevated significantly by the performances.
The Great Gatsby (English, 2013)
For the story and its cast, this movie could have been made in a better way with some better screenplay and cinematography. Although the lead actors have delivered a sterling performance and the story has enough to offer in terms of intriguing sequences, it just does not create the needed impact in the minds of the viewers.
Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom (English, 2013)
Madiba has won the hearts of people all over the world by taking up the fight against Aparthied. It was not the widespread violence that his party ANC that took up brought them the freedom they deserved, but the will to forgive the oppressors in spite of the cruelty meted out to him and his people. His journey through the ordeals in jail and the ultimate quest to win equal rights for his people make it a good watch.
Inside Llewyn Davis (English, 2014)
A peek in to the life of a struggling folk singer, interspersed by some charming, heart-tugging sequences and fascinating music. The underdog protagonist makes it a compulsive watch!
Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpa (English, 2013)
This outrageous presentation by Johnny's team will leave you in disbelief at how enjoyable it is to witness insane pranks on unsuspecting people!
Before Midnight (English, 2013)
The film brings to life the love, differences in opinions even intimate couples could have and how simple things can spark them off & how memories from a relationship can help soothe the accidental burns.
Nebraska (English, 2013)
This elegant and simple tale is indeed a bittersweet journey to the centre of the heart of a family in the times we live in.