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Inception (2010)
If Matrix was a trend setter, Inception is a Master Stroke!!
The only word I have for this movie is Amazing ! I always thought Chirstopher Nolan was a intelligent director, but most of his movies were either based on a novel or remakes. But Inception is one script that ranks high up there . To be very honest, it took me a while to understand the story until when Dicaprio explains it to Page, and since then, I never wanted to miss any dialogue or any scene from the movie.
I m not a big cine critic, but possibly if there was any story that was so interesting other than '12 Angry Men' is surely INCEPTION. This movie will turn out to be a classic in some time and sure to be a box office success.
Can people really think stories like these and in fact for a moment I thought that this movie could really have been a disaster if people weren't able to understand the plot. But the way it was narrated, Boy it was splendid.
The action sequences were simply dashing and thought I wouldn't consider this to be Dicaprio's best, I personally feel everyone acted simply brilliantly and it was so difficult to find any flaws as a fan.
I hope Nolan comes up with lot many interesting and intelligent movies like this and we audience are always waiting to see this Master perform what he is best at ' Making classy movies'.
Right from the start, till the end, the movie kept me interested all along, and I was not surprised to see the name of the movie, title and credits only after it ended. Right choice ! As a die hard fan of Nolan, I wish him all the very best for all his movies, and people like him take cinema to the next level.
It took me a while to understand Matrix, as I had to watch it at least few times to really understand the plot, but Inception mite belong to that genre and is not like any other action movie as you need to understand each and every dialogue closely. (Come on guys, let's get our imaginative side of the brain to work). Like they say in the movie, our brain doesn't function to its full potential.
Great movie, interesting plot, crisp screenplay with lots of emotions (unlikely Nolan may be), awesome cinematography and powerful performances by its lead cast . I will watch it as many times as I can as movies like this have to be celebrated big time. For me, its the best action movie of 2010.
My rating. 10/10
Raavanan (2010)
Not Mani's The Best, but this man still has a lot in him for the whole world ! Its worth seeing ..
I watched Raavanan the 2nd day of its release in a theater near Toronto. Like everyone I went for the movie with huge expectations and as a matter of fact I m a die hard Mani Ratnam's fan like other million people.
To start of with, Raavanan has Mr. Ratnam's class written all over it right from the start till the end. To make things even more better, works of The Mozart of Madras Mr. Rahman, Santosh Sivan, Suhasini Mani Ratnam and Co have done an excellent job. And I m not surprised to see them at their best, as this is "A Mani Ratnam's film" ! The story might not be very new to Tamil cinema, but even a love story involving just two characters can be portrayed in a very classical manner and the screenplay can make the movie a big hit. Simple such example are Mr. Ratnam's old movies . A simple story could be directed in a very good way or a bad way. Mani always chooses the right way - Excellence and sheer CLASS! Vikram has reached new heights already, this character is a tough one , but the way he has essayed the character is top notch ! Kudos to him and I personally feel he is not utilized properly by Tamil Cinema. This actor has lot more potential to make it big, to take Tamil Cinema to the next level just like what Kamal Hassan has been doing.
Aishwarya has a lot of scope to perform and proves her versatility once again. May be she saves her best for Mani's films I m not sure, but such a wonderful performance by the beauty Queen. Dances really well and makes her eyes do the talking in most scenes. Early in her Iruvar days to Raavanan, her success is for her hard work and dedication.
I don't have anything to talk about Karthik and Prabhu as i can only be shocked if they don't give their best in all their movies. These seasoned actors are at their best like always. Priyamani has always been an actor who can balance her talents doing glamor along side roles with substance. Good talent to be nurtured for the future. She has gone long way post Paruthi Veeran.
The music surely plays a big part in the movie. Rahman has done a superb job to make sure he delivers his best to his guru. I always felt bad about Ratnam partying ways with Ilayaraja, but may be it was a blessing in disguise as Ar Rahman came to the podium with a bang ! I hope Mani and Ilayaraja join hands some time in future.
Vairamuthu's lyrics are powerful as always. DOP Mr.Sivan has given his all for this movie given the fact this movie was mostly shot in forests and with rain most of the times. Amazing talent ! I felt that I was watching the movie like a side actor in the sets and not from the theater, it was so very real.
To summarize the whole story, even though its a Mani Ratnam's movie,I felt it wasn't his very best as he has handled tougher subjects and the screenplay lacks the master's touch in few places.
I always consider and compare Mani Ratnam to Clint Eastwood as both these people share something in common - The passion for quality cinema ! For people who look for a excuse not to watch a movie in theaters, I would suggest you to watch it and see the visual in big screen as only then you can realize their hard work. Even if your not a Mani's fan, you should watch movies like this to support quality cinema and Indian cinema as a whole.
I don't need to talk about Mani's fans, as by now most of them would have watched the movie. I don't like comparing his other movies as each are good in their own standards, this one stands right up there but his best is somewhere round the corner.
Wonderful movie, very creative, excellent performance by all its lead artists and all together a complete wholesome entertainer by the one and only Master, Mr. Mani Ratnam ! Salute you
Nayakan (1987)
this movie is worth watching and the hero's acting in this movie is too good.here is one Guy who can eat up all Hollywood stars easily if gets the opportunity
This movie rotates around a single person, Kamal Hassan. Its simply an amazing movie and full credits to the director Mani Ratnam and Kamal for their brilliant, extraordinary, great, satisfying,superb work... No words to say. better u watch the movie
in Nayakan all the characters have done an excellent work. Music by Ilayaraja the maestro himself and his works definitely needs recognition all over the world. Even now the songs are worth hearing and very very great.The camera man has done an beautiful work and full credits to him for bringing out an excellent picture to our eyes..
The greatness of the movie is that it shows all the stages of men, and Kamal's acting shows his true potential and his exceeding talent, its a proud feeling for me to know that the hero is in tamil industry and speaking my language.
Watch this movie and enjoy the movie as much as i did . . . . . . . . . .