The Hindi Movies Thread

Technocrat · 12th March 2009, 14:06

Nah Dev D was probably just an exception

benbsb29 · 13th March 2009, 23:18

Luck by Chance

The first thing that strikes you once you watch this movie is whether the director had to run catch a train?! The sequence of events leading to the ending is so abrupt it just stares at you in the face.

That apart, another good performance by Farhan who seems to be quite at ease with his acting. However, having watched 'Rock On' and then following it up with LBC, it seems he's into similar kind of roles already.

The movie is slow-paced, and draws commendable performances from the cast including Rishi Kapoor, Dimple Kapadia and Konkona Sen. Watch out for guest appearances from the film fraternity.

I would suggest watch it when you're too lazy to do anything else. The movie wont bore you, but neither will it keep you at the edge of your seats.

Bennyboy Rating : **

iraghava · 14th March 2009, 03:12

Watched Gulaal today with about a total of 20 people in hall including 8 of us!

Very nice movie & very nicely done with excellent performances from KK & the actor playing his elder senile brother. Infact, I loved the brother's role both the way it was portrayed and also for the dialogues he said at the opportune moments and great songs too!

But it is a very, very serious movie & can get a bit slow especially since at nearly 3 hours it's quite long. DO NOT watch the movie if you're looking for entertainment, this is a much more deep, dark and thought provoking movie.

P.S. Rating 2.5/5 because it's a bit too serious IMO.

normally_crazy · 15th March 2009, 14:35

Just caught the late night show of 13B yesterday night.

Verdict - 4/5. I liked it a lot - quite different from the different horror / supernatural movies we are used too.

The build up in the 1st half is superb - people have found it slow - I loved the 1st half - the 2nd half could have easily trimmed of 10-15 minutes but nothing that major.

Super movie. Go watch it.

Techno - You are really becoming like me now

vkochar · 15th March 2009, 18:13

Anybody saw Little Zizou ? heard it's a fantastic movie.

Plan to see Gulaal soon.

maddy42 · 16th March 2009, 12:53

@bblost Thank you for smoking is great. Great attitude by the actor and his son too. Nice insight over a lobby.

Gulaal:
@irraghava: I do agree with you. I was in a hall with 45 people. The hype by dev d didnt help anurag and i guess if this movie has to run he has to promote it more.

In case your looking for an entertainer than keep away from this movie. If you like politics and have a thing to watch how people are made use of and dont mind watching the reality of things then you must watch this movie.
About college elections and how big fish are involved in it. Also gives an insight over the rajputs of rajasthan and frankly i was shocked.
Reference to ragging is there and the old reference to raja's being betrayed by the state is also give. Lots of pride is shown on the face in this movie.

Frankly I liked this movie. I like politics so can somehow bear all this. My friends who were with me didnt like it and one of them who loves typical bolly romance movies hated it.

Watch it for performance by the heros roomie and also by KK.
Brilliant.
Rating-3/5 only because of performance.

Technocrat · 16th March 2009, 13:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by normally_crazy

Just caught the late night show of 13B yesterday night.

Verdict - 4/5. I liked it a lot - quite different from the different horror / supernatural movies we are used too.

Techno - You are really becoming like me now

Oh No whats the world coming to, somebody save me

NC watch Stoneman murders you should like it me thinks

hemanthisgreat · 16th March 2009, 13:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by Technocrat

NC watch Stoneman murders you should like it me thinks

Whats wrong with stoneman murders. I felt it was quite good.

manaa45 · 16th March 2009, 14:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by vkochar

Anybody saw Little Zizou ? heard it's a fantastic movie.

Quote:

Originally Posted by benbsb29

Promos on TV looked interesting.

Little Zizou has got a good rating and I so much want to see it but they havent released it in any multiplex in Navi Mumbai and only a handful in Mumbai too.

Hoping they release it in more theatres .

Mansi

normally_crazy · 16th March 2009, 14:16

Little Zizou has not been released on Big Cinemas chain - PVR is your best bet if you want to catch this one.

manaa45 · 16th March 2009, 14:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by normally_crazy

Little Zizou has not been released on Big Cinemas chain - PVR is your best bet if you want to catch this one.

Did you manage to see it?

Technocrat · 16th March 2009, 14:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by hemanthisgreat

Whats wrong with stoneman murders. I felt it was quite good.

Nothing wrong I loved the movie too, its just that now mine & NC's ratings match I am recommending him to watch it

harry10 · 16th March 2009, 15:01

13B-
Well i went for this only cos so many people praised it here. I was disappointed. You call this spooky- no way. And that end joke of ghosts coming in mobiles now was like the director was so bored with his already boring story he created that joke to amuse himself a bit.
Special mention for Madhavan as his acting was quiet good. Rest all were passe.
Rating - 2/5

The Illusionist -
Caught this on Tv this weekend. Awesome movie. The way its been screenplayed is brilliant. I dont rem the actors name but he did a great job. Watch for its climax which is quiet a twist! Highly recommended.

Rating - 5/5.

Next target is Gulaal so lesse how it is.

normally_crazy · 16th March 2009, 15:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by manaa45

Did you manage to see it?

Not yet - in this week mostly

Quote:

Originally Posted by Technocrat

Nothing wrong I loved the movie too, its just that now mine & NC's ratings match I am recommending him to watch it

Great - next up is The Stoneman Murders.

Anyone watched movies on Bindass channel ? The hindi dubbing on Hollywood movies is simply hilarious !

nma83 · 16th March 2009, 17:22

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Originally Posted by iraghava

Watched Gulaal today with about a total of 20 people in hall including 8 of us!

Very nice movie & very nicely done with excellent performances from KK & the actor playing his elder senile brother. Infact, I loved the brother's role both the way it was portrayed and also for the dialogues he said at the opportune moments and great songs too!

The brother's part is played by Piyush Mishra, who is also the composer and lyricist for the movie. I watched it yesterday and was amazed at the variety of Anurag Kashyap's movies.

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13th March 2009, 23:18	#32
benbsb29 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Brisbane Posts: 9,968 Thanked: 13,219 Times View My Garage	Luck by Chance The first thing that strikes you once you watch this movie is whether the director had to run catch a train?! The sequence of events leading to the ending is so abrupt it just stares at you in the face. That apart, another good performance by Farhan who seems to be quite at ease with his acting. However, having watched 'Rock On' and then following it up with LBC, it seems he's into similar kind of roles already. The movie is slow-paced, and draws commendable performances from the cast including Rishi Kapoor, Dimple Kapadia and Konkona Sen. Watch out for guest appearances from the film fraternity. I would suggest watch it when you're too lazy to do anything else. The movie wont bore you, but neither will it keep you at the edge of your seats. Bennyboy Rating : **
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14th March 2009, 03:12	#33
iraghava Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bhaiyyaland Posts: 8,033 Thanked: 265 Times View My Garage	Watched Gulaal today with about a total of 20 people in hall including 8 of us! Very nice movie & very nicely done with excellent performances from KK & the actor playing his elder senile brother. Infact, I loved the brother's role both the way it was portrayed and also for the dialogues he said at the opportune moments and great songs too! But it is a very, very serious movie & can get a bit slow especially since at nearly 3 hours it's quite long. DO NOT watch the movie if you're looking for entertainment, this is a much more deep, dark and thought provoking movie. P.S. Rating 2.5/5 because it's a bit too serious IMO.
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15th March 2009, 14:35	#34
normally_crazy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 4,369 Thanked: 528 Times View My Garage	Just caught the late night show of 13B yesterday night. Verdict - 4/5. I liked it a lot - quite different from the different horror / supernatural movies we are used too. The build up in the 1st half is superb - people have found it slow - I loved the 1st half - the 2nd half could have easily trimmed of 10-15 minutes but nothing that major. Super movie. Go watch it. Techno - You are really becoming like me now
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15th March 2009, 18:13	#35
vkochar Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Delhi / Agra / London Posts: 2,146 Thanked: 819 Times View My Garage	Anybody saw Little Zizou ? heard it's a fantastic movie. Plan to see Gulaal soon.
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16th March 2009, 12:53	#36
maddy42 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Coorg Posts: 2,131 Thanked: 1,328 Times View My Garage	@bblost Thank you for smoking is great. Great attitude by the actor and his son too. Nice insight over a lobby. Gulaal: @irraghava: I do agree with you. I was in a hall with 45 people. The hype by dev d didnt help anurag and i guess if this movie has to run he has to promote it more. In case your looking for an entertainer than keep away from this movie. If you like politics and have a thing to watch how people are made use of and dont mind watching the reality of things then you must watch this movie. About college elections and how big fish are involved in it. Also gives an insight over the rajputs of rajasthan and frankly i was shocked. Reference to ragging is there and the old reference to raja's being betrayed by the state is also give. Lots of pride is shown on the face in this movie. Frankly I liked this movie. I like politics so can somehow bear all this. My friends who were with me didnt like it and one of them who loves typical bolly romance movies hated it. Watch it for performance by the heros roomie and also by KK. Brilliant. Rating-3/5 only because of performance.
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16th March 2009, 14:16	#40
normally_crazy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 4,369 Thanked: 528 Times View My Garage	Little Zizou has not been released on Big Cinemas chain - PVR is your best bet if you want to catch this one.
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16th March 2009, 15:01	#43
harry10 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Faridabad/Delhi Posts: 2,713 Thanked: 3,625 Times View My Garage	13B- Well i went for this only cos so many people praised it here. I was disappointed. You call this spooky- no way. And that end joke of ghosts coming in mobiles now was like the director was so bored with his already boring story he created that joke to amuse himself a bit. Special mention for Madhavan as his acting was quiet good. Rest all were passe. Rating - 2/5 The Illusionist - Caught this on Tv this weekend. Awesome movie. The way its been screenplayed is brilliant. I dont rem the actors name but he did a great job. Watch for its climax which is quiet a twist! Highly recommended. Rating - 5/5. Next target is Gulaal so lesse how it is.
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