Gangs of Wasseypur-2 (movie through my lens)

First of all, it is almost impossible not to compare it with its prequel in terms of story, cinema, dialogues, characters, acting prowess, music, editing, background score but despite of it, I have tried to remain as objective as possible in viewing the cinema.

In this movie, I found several shades of cinema which were just magnificent. There was rustic love, vengeance, arrogance, ambition, lust, anger and it all were diverging while in the prequel it very much converged at one point and that was Sardar khan’s(Manoj Bajpai) vengeance while in this movie Faisal Khan’s (Nawazzuddin Siddiqui)calm, laid back, temperamental yet effective attitude holds the movie tightly with several other characters revolving around him. Evolution in any form seems inspiring and if narrated perfectly can win several accolades. When you compare Sardar khan’s Evolution as Sardar Khan in the prequel and Faisal khan taking his Father’s place you distinctly find a stark difference in the role prowess and how it is been executed by both the actors. And both have grown in it according to the script of the film but the only difference lies in the character portrayal which seems unconventional and more enticing.

There were some indigestible moments like sudden rise of Faisal khan after killing one of his father’s murderers. But still the movie stands out in its description, its narration, its rustic eccentricity and its character portrayal which seemed so real and less bollywood like. 

It’s very rare that faces of all characters in the film are non-hero types unlike found in bollywood. But the film scores very well in the portrayal of cast for ex. Perpendicular, tangent, definite and of course Faisal Khan.

The GOW II drives into multiple directions where sometimes the Core objective of Faisal khan gets blurred contradictory to Sardar khan in the prequel. Faisal khan gets hold of the screen audience whenever he seems around. As a story writer, there were many heroic portrayals apart from Faisal khan in the movie which is slight diverse cinema though realistic from the conventional films we have seen.

The rustic essence is superbly portrayed in the film, the yokel humor, the local streets shots and the realistic shots being taken form a strong base for the film. There are many scenes which are not elaborately explained but maybe it might have taken much longer time. Many new characters were flowed in this sequel which gives this movie an unlikely pace, vividness as well as curiosity among the audiences.

As also narrated in the film that Faisal khan’s wholesome focus on money minting and not so focus on power as shown in the prequel by his father sometimes makes the character confusing as to where the movie is heading towards.

The last scene where he guns down Ramadhir singh(tigmanshu dhulia) is clear delight as you can actually see faisal khan indulging himself in pleasure while shooting him tirelessly. Faisal khan’s expression showed as if he has achieved the best reward which his family longed for and as if he was the chosen one to fulfill their family duties.

The prequel revolved around one main issue and that was Sardar khan’s vengeance but in this sequel DEFINETLY there were many PERPENDICULARS as well as TANGENTS because of which the film stands out as a clear winner.

KEVI RITE JAISH (the movie through my lens)

This was the first Gujarati film I saw in theatre in my long 29 years of life though Gujarati being my mother tongue no film provided me with this opportunity as also with everybody of my generation so million thanks to those who has taken the effort to create such a watchable film.

When you are surrounded by zillions of Hindi films around you, then it becomes almost difficult to appreciate any sub standard film and that too a Gujarati whose dialogues we almost dislike here on screen earlier But Kevi Rite jaish is a good film from the critic’s point of view and milestone film from the perspective of where Gujarati cinema is placed right now. I would like to applaud the courage behind making such film which must perhaps inspire many enthusiastic film makers to spread their magic in Gujarati.

Now about the film, the film goes through a decent start; the opening song of the movie still gives the effect of a medieval era Gujarati film because of its cliché music.

The casting of the film has been apt and full marks for it. The plot is perfectly set but the disadvantage of the plot is that after first half the movie goes unidirectional and more often is drooling down towards the end. The songs and background score in between are inspirational and worth listening, I even thought of making one of the songs as Hello tunes.

The story of the film was good enough from many societal point of view as well as commercial point of view but still many perspectives still could have been added. I felt the character of Veronica(female protagonist) should been given some more shades because there were many places where she had the chances to speak for example when there was a conversation among Harish (male protagonist) about his going to USA she dejected his idea but did not give her opinion as to why she rejected it which her father clarifies at the end of the movie. She was shown as an opinionated girl but she never gave any strong opinion as to why one should not go to USA and why some should definitely go to USA. So the perspective of a teenager who has already lived there is not fulfilled through enough justifications. It was wrapped up in better manner, and the emotions shown in the film were also quite relevant in today’s life. The scenes where Tom Alter had been made as Uncle Sam were nicely created. It gave the feeling of an hindi film.

The dialogues part added humor to the plot of the film but still somewhere lacked in few areas. But then what was it that still could have been added into the film, maybe vivid perspectives. The commercial success of the film was mainly based on the plot it had and there is no doubt that it looked very much as if you are watching a Hindi film in gujarati, so all applause for the film but then I think It’s too early to bring out any changes within the film when the film is already doing quite well.

The music and writing of the film (perspectives) are two things which if altered a bit could have made this film cult. It never seemed that the film is being dragged but still during the end part it looked a bit cliché.

It had almost everything right from drama, humor, romance, music so no aspect of cinema was lacking in it but definitely as I have mentioned earlier there are some aspect & perspectives in this film which could have given this film a cult status.

About Move-ies

Every Saturday the one thing I wait for is Films reviews and especially by Shubra Gupta, in the Indian Express,others are solely crapped or either paid reviews. Even sudish Kamath of The Hindu is somewhat closer to writing correct reviews. And I havent started writing for the newspapers yet. I dont know when last did I watch any new hindi movie which actually stirred me.
Everytime I have to go to back to my library and watch some old flicks which provides exceptional cinematic pleasure. I have recently fallen in love with " the background scores" of movies. I never knew what effect did it have on scenes. But to my discovery, an effective background score changes the perception of the viewer. This lacunae i found very much lacking in Mausam made my pankaj kapoor.
When i was watching the Lord of the rings all three parts, the distinguishing factor i found was in the background score it had created. It justifies the screenplay in the best possible way.
When i watched Raone, i felt sorry for myself because we are still living in the age where stardom replaces great performances. I would anyday watch Robot instead of Raone for special effects. When in spiderman part 1, Tobey Maguire opines to Kirsten Dunst that though i love you i wont be able to live with you because, " With more power comes more responsibilty" it still has the capacity to enthrall the audiences million times more then any of the plots Raone created.
Its time when we actually make quality cinema instead of rejoicing ourselves in movies like desi boyz and stuff. Movies are the windows to the world. The best way movies can be made is when they are better written. The story & screenplay holds the key to any good movie. The rest can fall in place if these two are apt.
With no good movie on the list i will again have to search my library for older flicks. But i will go for The Godfather collection this week. It still fascinates.

Mausam is unseasonal

To start with, the movie strikes with its yokel humour, excellent cinematography, picturesque locations and ofcourse Shahid Kapoor. The movie again gives a fatigue except in few areas where it sparkles up with its dialogues and stillness of the movie. There are two romantic scenes which are captivating the one when Sonam kapoor is applying mehendi on Shahid's Sisters hand and the one when they meet in the restaurant after 7 long years. These are innovative scenes which will be remembered.The movie lacked an effective Background score, which would have created an uproar if used effectively during the scenes. Love story is lukewarm, very dull, except two scenes which i mentioned earlier i did not find any scene enchanting. Sonam Kapoor looks awesome in her simple looks but when it comes delivering dialogues she could engrave the audience. Except few dialogues, there was nothing in the film i could remember. In the name of Air force, i dont know what they wanted to show. It had nothing regarding it. Clarity of movie making was simply lacking.

Pankaj Kapoor wanted everything in this film, which created nothing but confusion. The end was disastrous, neither dramatic nor simplicity but dullish. Simply dullish.
Shahid kapoor gave a good performance as he always does but the script was too dull to keep it afloat.

Mausam is a waste, for sure...

DICTATING DEMOCRACY-False precedent in the name of democracy

Expressive Indians are sometimes a liability in Democracy and that is one of the problems the country is facing today.Every developed nation has an ombudsman sort of institution whose footstep even we should trace but the hegemony of the so called " representatives of the civil society" which actually are unrepresented with regard to the "Jan lokpal bill" is ludicrous. Everybody wants to evade corruption and the government is not an exception, while wonder why the people dont understand that the game being played around is nothing but a political gimmick where if anybody is to loose something it is the social fabric of the nation for its false precedent which is getting established in the name of Democracy.

ZMND-feel great...i was wrong...

The cinematic flavour around is vivid. Its colourful. Delhi belly was awesome with its entertaining screenplay despite of its not uncommon story. I loved delhi belly...It was brilliant not because in the name of reality too many abusive slangs were used but i thought the cinematic shades of real life came onto the screen alive...
simply loved that...
ZNMD delivers the same taste...maybe spanish...but I was proved wrong after i watched Zindagi milegi naa dobara. I previewed it as a run of the mill film, but actually its great...
Actually, the film feels great. There is one thing about this film, that one should not review it. Its that kind of a film which you should feel rather than analyzing it... Either one feels great or not so great. thats it. thats how i think of this film...The only thing one should do is to go out and watch this film...its serene though funny and a discovery...
one thing if in any case i would like to modify is the editing part of the film...There were many areas where i thought editing was not done properly...other wise it feels good...in fact great...
Stay Alive, watch the film...Agar dil he bekarar, toh lagta hai ke tum zinda ho...

Rahul Dravid-The calm charmer

What would Indian cricket team be without "the wall"? The calmness, the tenacity and the true grit displayed by the veteran was definetely worth watching or atleast worth noticing. In every sport one can find people who are bulwarks of the team and still quite alienated from glamour and working more on work rather than publicity. One can find several such person in every area of work. No wonder why india sachin is in news for selling his ferari car on the front page of every daily and the better and significant news eclipsed. Dravid's century in the second innings vicariously suggest why is all we need when performing a majestic task.
If the youth is like dravid, no need to bother. His glowing stature with magnified presence on the field is more terrifying for the opponents. Would really like to salute Rahul dravid for his contribution to Indian Cricket, atleast we need a wall which is more cemented, more strong, more youthful and evergreen.
Read harsha bhogle's article on dravid on 24th june- better perspective composed by him.