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Killa is a highly endearing and nostalgia inducing tale of a kid who tries to adapt to his fast-changing surroundings. The film is poetic thanks to the wonderfully defined characters & the Konkan setup that form the base from which it takes us through a trip from the perspective of its protagonist.
S. S. Rajamouli has managed to produce a mighty masterpiece, scaling high in all areas that one can expect him to. If Magadheera was all about his story telling skills, Baahubali is more proof of what he can do with serious technical brilliance at his disposal. This will definitely rank as one of the path-breakers in Indian Cinema and a priceless feather in the caps of all those associated with the movie
Labelling Court as a ‘Realistic courtroom drama’ that raises pertinent questions on the Judiciary would be unfair to the film, for it touches upon diverse topics that extend beyond the courtroom or the streets or our homes. Once you let the film sink in, you realize it touches our minds and the societal apathy that has crept into it.
Deool is a compounded end product of simple elements like innocence, ignorance, sarcasm, selfishness, politics and superstition that is put through a good process. With the execution taking the story home, it’s a hard to miss and intriguing tale of how we are losing out on our cultural values in the greed of modernization.
1983 is a realistic take on the innocent cricket madness entwined with a pinch of romance and a dash of satire. It is the ultimate coming-of-age story of every Indian cricket fanatic whose dreams of being a cricketer have been bulldozed by one of society, family or tight circumstances.
Adoor Gopalakrishnan said, 'Samskara marks a departure from traditional South Indian cinema' and his words couldn’t have been more true ‘cause this film is certainly a path-breaker challenging the established customs & rituals. No wonder it was initially banned by the censor board but it is heartening to see that the film was allowed to come out in 1970 & it won the Golden Lotus (Swarna Kamal) Award for that year from India. Deserved would be an understatement.
This final instalment of Park Chan-wook’s trilogy of vengeance is an astonishing symphony of sweet innocence, brute force and heart wrenching emotions that makes us truly realize the feeling of Sympathy for Lady Vengeance – Not for the faint hearted, yet a masterful work not to be missed!
An emotional drama filled with intense performances, and backed by a strong script, that will definitely appeal to those who prefer “truly offbeat realistic cinema”.
Tangerines is a well-written anti-war drama raising a voice for humanity. It delivers the message with minimum fuss through underplayed performances but possesses many heart-touching moments.
'Ida' is grim account of the journey of a nun who discovers herself in her quest for the truth. It is replete with spellbinding visuals raising questions on faith, guilt, materialism and forgiveness.
