There was a time when I was a big television buff. I could just watch TV all day. Not anymore, thankfully. I have realized that it's additive, robs your time and makes you lazy. But I do watch selected movies (And current season of Indian Idol. I really like this team of Judges. Wonderful singers - Khuda Baksh is my favourite. Feels like old times).
As a writer, I believe that good movies are fruitful. The dialogue delivery, expressions, the way characters react. They stir your imagination and generate new ideas. When it comes to movies, Star Movies Select is my favourite.
I watched some really good movies last year. So, here it goes -
The Descendants
It's a touching family drama. This movie tells the poignant story of Matt King (George Clooney), who suddenly finds himself in a very difficult situation. It depicts his struggle as a father, his dilemma as a husband. George Clooney has played the character of an emotionally drained husband and father brilliantly. He looks so natural. Shailene Woodley who plays his spoilt daughter performed well, looks good.
The end of this movie is very satisfying, and I loved the last scene. Fulfilling.
The Hundred-Foot Journey
It's a romantic/family drama that involves cuisines of two different countries and cultures, and a sweet love story. This movie features Om Puri, Juhi Chawla and several other Indian artists. It's a nice story of an Indian chef and his journey (and struggle) while he and his family try to settle in France, and decides to open an Indian restaurant across the street from a very popular French restaurant.
It's a must watch for those who enjoy books/movies that involve food/travel. And, the younger female lead, Charlotte Le Bon, is so beautiful!
Lucy
Scarlett Johansson is now one of my favourite actresses. Her performance, as the title character, in this science fiction/action movie is brilliant! She plays a woman who gains psychokinetic abilities (and starts to behave strangely) after a rare drug is absorbed into her blood. The end of this movie is particularly exciting and thrilling.
Orphan
This movie was kind of googly. A bizarre story-line with some unexpected twists.
An innocent little girl who is an orphan has been adopted by a loving family. I thought it would be a touching family drama but whoa! What an intriguing/gripping psychological thriller it was!
A Walk in the Clouds
It's a delightful love story/family drama. Ten minutes, and I realized that Govinda-Urmila starrer Kunwaara was an idiotic version of this lovely film. I really liked the way the title 'A Walk in the Clouds' has been used in a dialogue. The locations are beautiful.
Amendment:
Adam
This is the story of Adam who suffers from Aspergers Syndrome and his unique relationship with Beth, his neighbour who is a storyteller.
I don't know what to say more. I just liked this movie a lot.
Date Night
I forgot about this one but I really enjoyed watching this movie that I caught running accidentally. Date Night is a comedy/action movie, starring Steve Carell and Tina Fey. I find Steve Carell very funny.
To break the monotony of their married life, Phil (Steve Carell) decides to take his wife (Tina Fey) to a trendy restaurant for a date, and they get caught up in a criminal case due to mistaken identity.
This one-night-story was a fun watch!
Have you watched any of these? What was your favourite movies that you watched last year? Do share.
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As a writer, I believe that good movies are fruitful. The dialogue delivery, expressions, the way characters react. They stir your imagination and generate new ideas. When it comes to movies, Star Movies Select is my favourite.
I watched some really good movies last year. So, here it goes -
The Descendants
It's a touching family drama. This movie tells the poignant story of Matt King (George Clooney), who suddenly finds himself in a very difficult situation. It depicts his struggle as a father, his dilemma as a husband. George Clooney has played the character of an emotionally drained husband and father brilliantly. He looks so natural. Shailene Woodley who plays his spoilt daughter performed well, looks good.
The end of this movie is very satisfying, and I loved the last scene. Fulfilling.
The Hundred-Foot Journey
It's a romantic/family drama that involves cuisines of two different countries and cultures, and a sweet love story. This movie features Om Puri, Juhi Chawla and several other Indian artists. It's a nice story of an Indian chef and his journey (and struggle) while he and his family try to settle in France, and decides to open an Indian restaurant across the street from a very popular French restaurant.
It's a must watch for those who enjoy books/movies that involve food/travel. And, the younger female lead, Charlotte Le Bon, is so beautiful!
Lucy
Scarlett Johansson is now one of my favourite actresses. Her performance, as the title character, in this science fiction/action movie is brilliant! She plays a woman who gains psychokinetic abilities (and starts to behave strangely) after a rare drug is absorbed into her blood. The end of this movie is particularly exciting and thrilling.
Orphan
This movie was kind of googly. A bizarre story-line with some unexpected twists.
An innocent little girl who is an orphan has been adopted by a loving family. I thought it would be a touching family drama but whoa! What an intriguing/gripping psychological thriller it was!
A Walk in the Clouds
It's a delightful love story/family drama. Ten minutes, and I realized that Govinda-Urmila starrer Kunwaara was an idiotic version of this lovely film. I really liked the way the title 'A Walk in the Clouds' has been used in a dialogue. The locations are beautiful.
Amendment:
Adam
This is the story of Adam who suffers from Aspergers Syndrome and his unique relationship with Beth, his neighbour who is a storyteller.
I don't know what to say more. I just liked this movie a lot.
Date Night
I forgot about this one but I really enjoyed watching this movie that I caught running accidentally. Date Night is a comedy/action movie, starring Steve Carell and Tina Fey. I find Steve Carell very funny.
To break the monotony of their married life, Phil (Steve Carell) decides to take his wife (Tina Fey) to a trendy restaurant for a date, and they get caught up in a criminal case due to mistaken identity.
This one-night-story was a fun watch!
Have you watched any of these? What was your favourite movies that you watched last year? Do share.
Sharing with Shanaya Tales' Chatty Blogs
I can so relate to this, girl!! I used to be a big tv/movie buff, but I rarely find any good ones these days. Which is why, I love these type of recommendations posts. I am surely going to check out some of these. Will probably start with A Walk in Clouds.
ReplyDeleteI'm sure you will like A Walk in the Clouds. Added one more movie that I forgot about. Date Night was a fun watch. Thanks for visiting, Shantala! :)
ReplyDeleteA walk in the clouds is my all time favourite movie. It is so romantic! I have seen The Descendants too, which is yet another favourite. Have watched Date night. Yet to see the rest. Thanks for the recommendations, Tarang :)
ReplyDeleteThese are good reccos. I think I might start with Date Night. Love Tina Fey!
ReplyDelete@ Maliny: Welcome :) I hope you like others too.
ReplyDelete@ Sreesha: Glad. I hope you like it. Thanks for visiting. :)
I've seen Lucy and The Orphan! And both of them were some bizzare movies!
ReplyDeleteI'll sure catch up on the other movies as well. Though I like to kill my time binge watching series, rather than movies! But for great movies, I think it's all worth it!
Cheers
Geets
Hey Tarang, I loved reading this post and then realised its an old one :) Yes, some movies are so beautiful made, they stay on in your mind long after you have finished watching them. I hope some of these are on Netflix now. I saw Lucy and liked it, too.
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