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Movie:  Parasite  (2019) Language: Korean Genre:   Drama / Dark comedy / Thriller Runtime:  2hr 12min Writer and director:  Bong Joon-ho Parasite is a 2019 South Korean dark comedy thriller directed by Bong Joon-ho. Film deals with greed and class discrimination as well as symbiotic connection between the wealthy Park family and the poor Kim family. Kim’s family members are smart manipulators who infiltrates into Parks’s household as tutor, artist, driver and house made; they pose themselves as highly qualified individuals which is untrue. On the other hand Parks family gets totally benefited from their work. This film is visualized as reflection of contemporary capitalism. Highlights are            Artistic montage scenes of each character of Kim’s family entering into Parks house.       The surprise to the Kim’s family when they are relishing the luxuries at Parks house.     ...

Movie:  1917  (2020) Language: English Genre:   War Drama / Action Runtime:  2 hours Writer and director: Sam Mendes The story is set in the times of World War I, where two British soldiers Schofield and Blake gets orders to crossover into enemy territory and deliver a message that could potentially save 1,600 fellow soldiers, including Blake's own brother. This task should be accomplished in 8 hours. To showcase this whole episode in a natural and intense manner the film was presented in two continuous single shots. Camera will be moving along with the lead cast and other characters. One of the leads Schofield  played by  George MacKay steals the show with flawless performance. On the other hand Blake played by Dean Charles Seamlessly involves into the mission, as this message is important to him personally in order to save his brother.  Every aspect of the movie is brilliantly shot, one of the best scenes wa...

Movie:  Tanhaji  (2020) Genre:   Historical period drama Runtime:  2hr 15mins Writer and director: Om Raut Tanhaji, a 17th-century marathi army leader of Chhatrapati Shivaji attempts to recapture the Kondhana fortress once it passes on to the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb who handovers its control to his dependable guard Udaybhan Singh Rathore. Ajay Devgan as Tanaji Malusare  dictates most of the screen time in the film and he breathed into the character. His onscreen chemistry with Kajol was in perfect sync and she is good in her role, which is limited. Saif Ali Khan as Udaybhan Singh Rathore has done good job; this would be his best performances in recent years. But one will compare his role with Alauddin Khilji played by Ranveer Singh from Padmaavat. Rest of the cast was ok as they hardly make impact.   From beginning director Om Raut makes clear impact and narrates the story in perfect and snappish manner. Screenplay was good and sto...

Movie:  Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo  (2020) Genre:  Drama /  Action Runtime:  2hr 45mins Writer and director: Trivikram Valmiki (Muralisharma) interchanges his son (Sushanth) with boss’s son (Allu Arjun) in hospital. After 25 years truth will be revealed to Allu Arjun and rest of the story is how he unconventionally settles down things in his authentic family. Allu Arjun totally lived into the Devraj character and he is exceptional in hero elevation scenes. His acting and dances are as usually admirable and his action sequences are worthy. Pooja Hegde looks beautiful and has done decent job. Her romantic tract with allu arjun has come out well. Murali sharma as vamiki has done fantastic job, his role with negative shades has tremendous importance in the story. Samuthirani as Appalanaidu was ok; director should have etched his character properly. This film features assembled cast in which Jayaram stands out. Tabu as Jayaram’s wife was just ok. ...

Movie:  Darbar   (2020) Genre:   Action Thriller Runtime:  2hr 30mins Writer and director: A.R. Murugadoss Rajinikanth played the principle character Aditya Arunachalam a police commissioner who solves cases related to drug mafia and women trafficking in Mumbai.  Performance’s wise Rajini’s screen presence and dialogue delivery were extraordinary; he single handedly carried this film on his shoulders. All the hero elevation scenes and action blocks are treat to watch. Nayanthara’s role is incomplete and her performance is just ok. Nivetha Thomas finest role in recent times. Her performance as Rajinikanth Daughter was laudable. She shines in the character and her emotional scenes in the hospital with rajini are praiseworthy. Sunil shetty as villain is a bad choice, his acting and dialogue delivery falls flat and rest of the cast performances are just ok. Director Murugadoss showcased Rajinikanth in a prefect fashion. He highlighted Rajini’...

Movie:  Jersey (2018) Genre:  Period Sports Drama Runtime:  2hr 40mins Film deals with personal and emotional journey of Arjun, an exceptional Ranji trophy cricketer who wants to play for India. Nani as Arjun fits into the character precisely and he should be applauded for bringing perfect emotions, he did complete justice to the character. Shraddha Srinath is suitable as Sara. Her acting is flawless in the scenes with Nani. Satya Raj role as coach Murthy was praiseworthy. Ronit as Arjun’s son was admirable. Rest of the cast was adequate. Gowtham’s, writing and direction was excellent, his sincerity and dedication towards the script is clearly seen on screen. Truly such subjects are difficult to deal with implementation, but he overcomes it with perfect screenplay. In parts the narration slows down however he pulls it out with heart touching emotional scenes. Anirudh songs and background score was worthy. Editing by Navin Nooli was good, but could h...