Genre(s): Action | Crime | Foreign | Suspense/Thriller
Written by: J.J. Connolly
Directed by: Matthew Vaughn
Suave, intelligent, brutal and far from predictable, “Layer Cake” is a beautiful and witty british crime saga where one character outsmarts another but yet are very vulnerable. It is rich in clever twists , sharp dialogues and blunt dark satire.
Though not very easy to decipher all at once, this film compels you to watch .
Friday, March 19, 2010
The Hurt Locker
Genre(s): Action | Drama | Thriller | War
Written by: Mark Boal
Directed by: Kathryn Bigelow
With a very gripping plot , brimming with tension, “The Hurt Locker” is the most intense and till date the least emotionalized war movie on Iraq. It puts light on the complexities of bomb squad work and the heavy anxiety of all soldiers in a war on a foreign land. This film is a character study on the most unrecognized and understated heroes of modern day wars. Performances are just perfect.
Written by: Mark Boal
Directed by: Kathryn Bigelow
With a very gripping plot , brimming with tension, “The Hurt Locker” is the most intense and till date the least emotionalized war movie on Iraq. It puts light on the complexities of bomb squad work and the heavy anxiety of all soldiers in a war on a foreign land. This film is a character study on the most unrecognized and understated heroes of modern day wars. Performances are just perfect.
Lord Of War
Genre(s): Action | Crime | Drama | Suspense/Thriller
Written by: Andrew Niccol
Directed by: Andrew Niccol
Wry in its narration and painfully honest and sarcastic in its plot, “Lord Of War” is thought provoking and entertaining at the same time. This film puts light on political morality, drug trafficking and exploitation of the Third World.
“Lord Of War” is a character study which deals with a lot of issues making it rather hard to relate to Cage’s character Yuri Orlov.
Written by: Andrew Niccol
Directed by: Andrew Niccol
Wry in its narration and painfully honest and sarcastic in its plot, “Lord Of War” is thought provoking and entertaining at the same time. This film puts light on political morality, drug trafficking and exploitation of the Third World.
“Lord Of War” is a character study which deals with a lot of issues making it rather hard to relate to Cage’s character Yuri Orlov.
The Departed
Genre(s): Crime | Drama | Suspense/Thriller
Written by: William Monahan
Siu Fai Mak and Felix Chong (screenplay Wu jian dao, aka Infernal Affairs)
Directed by: Martin Scorsese
Uncanny and unpredictable, “The Departed” is high voltage action drama with sleek editing and very slick direction. Scorsese brings yet another bloody and violent stunner which proves to be another masterpiece by him in this genre.This gritty and invigorating film walks on crime, corruption, morality and deceit with an unapologetic approach.
Written by: William Monahan
Siu Fai Mak and Felix Chong (screenplay Wu jian dao, aka Infernal Affairs)
Directed by: Martin Scorsese
Uncanny and unpredictable, “The Departed” is high voltage action drama with sleek editing and very slick direction. Scorsese brings yet another bloody and violent stunner which proves to be another masterpiece by him in this genre.This gritty and invigorating film walks on crime, corruption, morality and deceit with an unapologetic approach.
Traffic
Genre(s): Drama
Written by: Simon Moore (miniseries “Traffik”)
Stephen Gaghan
Directed by: Steven Soderbergh
Traffic is a quasi-documentary styled film which gives a cut and dried reflection of the modern day socio-political problems of international drug trafficking and drug abuse among teenagers. This film raises a heavy issue but purposely provides no solutions. Stephen Gaghan’s superb screenplay has well handled the intricate and complex plot of the film.
Written by: Simon Moore (miniseries “Traffik”)
Stephen Gaghan
Directed by: Steven Soderbergh
Traffic is a quasi-documentary styled film which gives a cut and dried reflection of the modern day socio-political problems of international drug trafficking and drug abuse among teenagers. This film raises a heavy issue but purposely provides no solutions. Stephen Gaghan’s superb screenplay has well handled the intricate and complex plot of the film.
Munich
Genre(s): Drama | Suspense/Thriller
Written by: Tony Kushner
George Jonas (book Vengeance)
Directed by: Steven Spielberg
Intriguing, provoking yet very sensitive at core, this film gives us a brave plot on one of the most important and unfortunate socio-political happenings in the world till date. This is one of Spielberg’s greatest works. It leaves with us one important message that is ‘an eye for an eye leaves everyone blind’ .
Written by: Tony Kushner
George Jonas (book Vengeance)
Directed by: Steven Spielberg
Intriguing, provoking yet very sensitive at core, this film gives us a brave plot on one of the most important and unfortunate socio-political happenings in the world till date. This is one of Spielberg’s greatest works. It leaves with us one important message that is ‘an eye for an eye leaves everyone blind’ .
Monsoon Wedding
Genre(s): Romance
Written by: Sabrina Dhawan
Directed by: Mira Nair
Elements of light-heartedness and energy are eminent in this film. Monsoon Wedding has a lingering charm which stays with the audience throughout and even after the film is over. Mira Nair has done a great job weaving comedy and drama together. And hats off to the crew who completed the film in just 30 days.
Written by: Sabrina Dhawan
Directed by: Mira Nair
Elements of light-heartedness and energy are eminent in this film. Monsoon Wedding has a lingering charm which stays with the audience throughout and even after the film is over. Mira Nair has done a great job weaving comedy and drama together. And hats off to the crew who completed the film in just 30 days.
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