Still Alice (English, 2014)
A simple tale of an ailing woman could have never been told with such sensitivity without a delicate story or without the presence of seasoned actors like Julian Moore. Surprisingly good portrayals from the younger crop and genuinely skilful direction make ‘Still Alice’ a noteworthy attempt that deserves all the attention it commandeers!
The Boxtrolls (English, 2014)
An interestingly funny take on how humans function in the world and what happens when they have a similar race of monsters co-existing.
The Tale of the Princess Kaguya (Japanese, 2013)
Studio Ghibli’s ‘The Tale of The Princess Kaguya’ is a lovely rendition of an age-old fable, having few jarring moments towards the end. However, the numerous heart-warming scenes that have been portrayed with extreme care and artistry succeed in delighting the audience.
Unbroken (English, 2014)
‘Unbroken’ is an embodiment of true grit that soldiers of any war would present in the face of hopeless situations. An equally resolute performance from the lead cast and mind bending technical prowess make this a masterful work of art and a motivational showpiece - one definitely to be savoured!
Whiplash (English, 2014)
Whiplash can be seen as a tribute to the ‘Greats’ from various fields of interest as it captures wonderfully how tangential the line of tenacity runs to the circle that is discouragement and how the greats have made that extremely tough leap & scale unimaginable peaks!