The Regional movies thread!

ramzsys · 14th January 2014, 00:11

Watched Lucia.
A great movie indeed.

This movie is beyond the language barriers!

ani_meher · 16th January 2014, 12:31

I tried to see Timepass, Marathi movie running in theaters. Got terribly bored. Wonder how come it is such big a hit!

Duniyadaari too was boring for first 15-20 mins, but later it gripped on. Here the movie drabs on and on, and you have to suffer the horrible closeups of ugly actors. Props to the director to be able to find so many ugly characters!

Ketki was good, so was Urmila, but the boys are horrible to bear for 2 hours. The slow motion parts showing the development of love really get on your nerves.

EDIT: I watched first half hour of Lucia and really liked it. As stated above, it is beyond language, and the direction style is curious. I hope someday I get to watch it fully.

sharoncr_17 · 16th January 2014, 17:00

Watched 'Kalimannu'. Definitely worth watching.

srishiva · 16th January 2014, 17:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by ramzsys

Watched Lucia.
A great movie indeed.

This movie is beyond the language barriers!

Watched the same movie over last weekend. Really liked the way its shot for a complex plot like that. Amazing acting thats so much natural.

swiftnfurious · 17th January 2014, 10:16

Watched "Memories" Malayalam movie. Loved the opening scene with the song "Memories never die". Though the movie didn't carry on with the same style, it's worth a watch. I do NOT think I would watch the movie once again, but would definitely watch the opening shot multiple times!!

Rating :: 3/5

Gannu_1 · 20th January 2014, 18:20

Mumbai Police - 8/10

Good suspense thriller and good all-round performances from Prithviraj and Rahman. This was delayed for a long long time.

Going for a second round of Drishyam tonight since parents haven't seen it. Had to book the tickets online since the shows are still running almost housefull. I only wish I could erase my memories associated with the movie.

swiftnfurious · 20th January 2014, 21:27

Drishyam - A very good movie. All the actors did justice to their roles to make it a success. The climax bring a smile on your face.

Ayalum Njanum Thammil :: A brilliant movie. I think I have seen a really good movie after a long long time. Prathap Pothen rocks!

swiftnfurious · 21st January 2014, 12:00

A very nice movie. Good pace. Fahad Fasil lets out another brilliant performance.

Loved the bit by Mukundan as the SI too. This movie really takes a dig at Kerala's widely celebrated "national holiday" called Hartals.

It did show the pain common man goes thru this sudden strikes.

Kind of feel good about the movies churned out last year in the Malayalam Industry. All these slowdowns do NOT affect the industry if they continue to make good movies.

sharoncr_17 · 22nd January 2014, 15:23

Watched 'Idukki Gold'. A watchable flick. Yesteryears 'disco dancer' Raveendran really rocks.

Fraz33r · 27th January 2014, 08:32

After reading so many reviews here for Lucia(Kannada) I decided to watch this movie and was completely blown away. Even though the idea is kinda inspired the take on the movie is completely original.

Hats off to the director/story and screenplay. Even the songs were nicely placed and at no time I found it boring. This movie completely breaks language barriers.

The lead actor made amazing justice to the character and the climax was awesome. A must watch for someone who appreciates movie as an art. I am really tired of Bollywood these days and will never see any movie of the trio khans until they become sensible.

P.S. I am Maharashtrian and had never seen a regional movie before ( other than Marathi) and can vouch for this movie. Great job pawan kumar.

Anand123 · 1st February 2014, 20:55

Wachted the movie 1983 with a dozen friends and we all had a great time. Its all about the life of a guy who grow up in a vilage with a passion for cricket. The movie starts from 1983 when India won the world cup and ends in 2013, when Sachin retires!! Photographer turned director Abrid Shine has made an impressive debut. First half was superb with realistic humour and romance. Second half is predictable and a bit slow. Nivin Pauly has matured as an actor. Songs and background score was also worth mentioning. Its a must watch for all cricket lovers; Even if you dont have a thing for the game, this one's a good watch.

My Rating- 8/10

Koenigsegg220 · 2nd February 2014, 07:19

Watched "1 Nenokkadine", a recent Telugu film.

A very fresh story and screen play. This film took Tollywood film industry to another new level. I guess that many stars of TFI would be searching for fresh stories like this now.

Editing, Screenplay and Cast of this movie easily resembles a Hollywood film.

Now wonder its rated 9.2 on IMDb

Anand123 · 11th February 2014, 23:56

Om Shanti Oshana- A simple, feel good, romantic comedy. Loved it.

Karthik1100 · 12th February 2014, 09:22

Watched the movie Pannaiyarum Padminiyum along with all my FIAT friends. What an awesome movie for we Padmini fans.

Movie is very senti, with comedy too! Surely can be watched once.

Rating : 4/5

sharoncr_17 · 23rd February 2014, 07:16

Watched 'D Company', a collection of 3 short films. Definitely worth watching.

14th January 2014, 00:11	#541
ramzsys Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: NH209 Posts: 1,775 Thanked: 1,462 Times	Re: The Regional movies thread! Watched Lucia. A great movie indeed. This movie is beyond the language barriers!
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16th January 2014, 12:31	#542
ani_meher Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Pune Posts: 1,931 Thanked: 3,825 Times	Re: The Regional movies thread! I tried to see Timepass, Marathi movie running in theaters. Got terribly bored. Wonder how come it is such big a hit! Duniyadaari too was boring for first 15-20 mins, but later it gripped on. Here the movie drabs on and on, and you have to suffer the horrible closeups of ugly actors. Props to the director to be able to find so many ugly characters! Ketki was good, so was Urmila, but the boys are horrible to bear for 2 hours. The slow motion parts showing the development of love really get on your nerves. EDIT: I watched first half hour of Lucia and really liked it. As stated above, it is beyond language, and the direction style is curious. I hope someday I get to watch it fully. Last edited by ani_meher : 16th January 2014 at 12:33.
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16th January 2014, 17:00	#543
sharoncr_17 BHPian Join Date: May 2013 Location: Terra firma Posts: 375 Thanked: 299 Times	Re: The Regional movies thread! Watched 'Kalimannu'. Definitely worth watching.
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17th January 2014, 10:16	#545
swiftnfurious Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Chennai Posts: 7,203 Thanked: 9,661 Times	Memories (മെമ്മറീസ്) Watched "Memories" Malayalam movie. Loved the opening scene with the song "Memories never die". Though the movie didn't carry on with the same style, it's worth a watch. I do NOT think I would watch the movie once again, but would definitely watch the opening shot multiple times!! Rating :: 3/5
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20th January 2014, 18:20	#546
Gannu_1 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Madras Posts: 7,174 Thanked: 20,220 Times	Re: The Regional movies thread! Mumbai Police - 8/10 Good suspense thriller and good all-round performances from Prithviraj and Rahman. This was delayed for a long long time. Going for a second round of Drishyam tonight since parents haven't seen it. Had to book the tickets online since the shows are still running almost housefull. I only wish I could erase my memories associated with the movie.
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20th January 2014, 21:27	#547
swiftnfurious Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Chennai Posts: 7,203 Thanked: 9,661 Times	Re: The Regional movies thread! Drishyam - A very good movie. All the actors did justice to their roles to make it a success. The climax bring a smile on your face. Ayalum Njanum Thammil :: A brilliant movie. I think I have seen a really good movie after a long long time. Prathap Pothen rocks!
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21st January 2014, 12:00	#548
swiftnfurious Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Chennai Posts: 7,203 Thanked: 9,661 Times	*North 24 Katham (നോര്ത് 24 കാതം)** A very nice movie. Good pace. Fahad Fasil lets out another brilliant performance. Loved the bit by Mukundan as the SI too. This movie really takes a dig at Kerala's widely celebrated "national holiday" called Hartals. It did show the pain common man goes thru this sudden strikes. Kind of feel good about the movies churned out last year in the Malayalam Industry. All these slowdowns do NOT affect the industry if they continue to make good movies.
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22nd January 2014, 15:23	#549
sharoncr_17 BHPian Join Date: May 2013 Location: Terra firma Posts: 375 Thanked: 299 Times	Re: The Regional movies thread! Watched 'Idukki Gold'. A watchable flick. Yesteryears 'disco dancer' Raveendran really rocks.
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27th January 2014, 08:32	#550
Fraz33r BHPian Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Boston/Mumbai Posts: 220 Thanked: 280 Times View My Garage	Re: The Regional movies thread! After reading so many reviews here for Lucia(Kannada) I decided to watch this movie and was completely blown away. Even though the idea is kinda inspired the take on the movie is completely original. Hats off to the director/story and screenplay. Even the songs were nicely placed and at no time I found it boring. This movie completely breaks language barriers. The lead actor made amazing justice to the character and the climax was awesome. A must watch for someone who appreciates movie as an art. I am really tired of Bollywood these days and will never see any movie of the trio khans until they become sensible. P.S. I am Maharashtrian and had never seen a regional movie before ( other than Marathi) and can vouch for this movie. Great job pawan kumar.
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1st February 2014, 20:55	#551
Anand123 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: KL-01 Posts: 2,297 Thanked: 5,225 Times	Re: The Regional movies thread! Wachted the movie 1983 with a dozen friends and we all had a great time. Its all about the life of a guy who grow up in a vilage with a passion for cricket. The movie starts from 1983 when India won the world cup and ends in 2013, when Sachin retires!! Photographer turned director Abrid Shine has made an impressive debut. First half was superb with realistic humour and romance. Second half is predictable and a bit slow. Nivin Pauly has matured as an actor. Songs and background score was also worth mentioning. Its a must watch for all cricket lovers; Even if you dont have a thing for the game, this one's a good watch. My Rating- 8/10
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2nd February 2014, 07:19	#552
Koenigsegg220 BHPian Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Dallas Posts: 46 Thanked: 20 Times	Re: The Regional movies thread! Watched "1 Nenokkadine", a recent Telugu film. A very fresh story and screen play. This film took Tollywood film industry to another new level. I guess that many stars of TFI would be searching for fresh stories like this now. Editing, Screenplay and Cast of this movie easily resembles a Hollywood film. Now wonder its rated 9.2 on IMDb
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11th February 2014, 23:56	#553
Anand123 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: KL-01 Posts: 2,297 Thanked: 5,225 Times	Re: The Regional movies thread! Om Shanti Oshana- A simple, feel good, romantic comedy. Loved it.
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12th February 2014, 09:22	#554
Karthik1100 BHPian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 608 Thanked: 580 Times View My Garage Infractions: 0/1 (5)	Re: The Regional movies thread! Watched the movie Pannaiyarum Padminiyum along with all my FIAT friends. What an awesome movie for we Padmini fans. Movie is very senti, with comedy too! Surely can be watched once. Rating : 4/5
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23rd February 2014, 07:16	#555
sharoncr_17 BHPian Join Date: May 2013 Location: Terra firma Posts: 375 Thanked: 299 Times	Re: The Regional movies thread! Watched 'D Company', a collection of 3 short films. Definitely worth watching.
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