Monday, 10 November 2014

Movie Review - "Interstellar" (2014) - It's an EPIC MASTERPIECE!

I don't think i need to tell anything about this movie. When we got to know that "Christopher Nolan" would be directing a movie about Space. We knew from that day it is gonna be epic. And, when it's trailer came out, people went crazy over this movie. This movie had a very big hype around it, because it was "Christopher Nolan" directing it with stars like Matthew McConaughey & Anne Hathaway. So, does this movie fulfil the expectations we as an audience had? Let's get on the review then.


(Look this scene in a Theatre & you will be awe-struck)

The movie starts when the world is about to come to an end. 90% of the EARTH has been labelled "unfit" to live in. Cooper played by "Matthew McConaughey" is an Astronaut but after one day when a dust storm came & made the earth into a living hell, he had to leave his job as NASA is closed & becomes a farmer. But one day, as Cooper is to his children's school he gets to see a "Indian Air Force Drone", yes, you heard it right "Indian Air Force Drone" flying too low from the skies which is a part of "Delhi Mission Control", yess heart it right again, "Delhi Mission Control" which was flying to get something. One fine night he gets the co-ordinates of something, so Cooper & his daughter "Murph" played by "Mackenzie Foy" pack their bags & leave. As they reach there, it's fenced & just like every place this say "Stay Away", this one says too. As, Cooper tries to get in, he gets caught. He gets to know that NASA is still working but secretly. The mission's director is "Mr Brand" played by "Michael Caine" & his daughter played by "Anne Hathaway". Their mission is to find a planet which has all perfect capabilities to live. Astronauts & Scientists before Cooper have gone & found 3 planets which are a bit-suitable. Without wasting any time, they start the mission, but Cooper's daughter doesn't want to let him go because the chances of getting back are slim at best. And, time won't be same for both, an hour in the space is like 2-3 years in the real world or even in the rocket you are sitting. Now, the real magic starts & you have to see it. No spoilers here.

"Interstellar" is a pure Nolan film. This means, from the very first scene you get the excitement rolling on in your brain. The movie stands out in all perspectives & i think beyond all perspectives. From the very first scene you can tell that "Interstellar" feels like an extraordinary well-crafted  movie. McConaughey is a Brilliant actor. Just when he got the OSCAR for "Dallas Buyers Club", i thought "DiCaprio" should have won it. But, after watching "Dallas Buyers Club" & now, "Interstellar" i can definitely say that "He Deserved It". He is just great in his character. He looks strong, when he is meant to be strong. He looks weak, when he is meant to be weak & this guy can make you cry with his emotional side. McConaughey, is one of the best actors we have in this world. "Brand" played by "Anne Hathaway", bright of eye & sharp of cheekbones, looks amazing in her role & is perfect as a no-nonsense pilot, "TARS" is a robot & is voiced by "Bill Irwin" is just spectacular & is always funny & honest as we, humans, can't handle the truth. "Mr. Brand" played by "Michael Caine" well, he acts just like umm, Michael Caine. Awesome.

Christopher Nolan, we all know that he is a visionary & he can make anything uncool, look cool. I just cannot understand one thing that "How a guy can have so much of mind & so much of beautiful visions in his mind". The movie looks visually stunning, an awe-inspiring movie. Just like he mad full Paris fold in on itself so beautifully in "Inception", he does the same in this too but this time in space. He did what he does the best. Made us sit on the edge of our seats & say "Wow" in every other scene. The other magician in this movie is "Hans Zimmer", the legendary musician, whose magic works again. On the earth with his magical tunes he sets the tempo, but once they are in space his music goes on to a whole new level, Even the sound of the lock clicks are done with perfection.

This movie pays tribute to visionary movie directors. But when it comes to "Interstellar" or "Space", their is only & only one man.

"Interstellar" is an incredible ride, a movie that will scare & drop-jaws & makes us smile & weep at the same time. This movie make our hearts thump & makes us believe in the glory of the movies. For 169 minutes, you would say that it ia long movie. But, you cannot say about that "Interstellar". You will feel like, you have lived the movie. Just like me "I LIVED THE MOVIE".

ALL IN ALL. IT IS ONE EPIC MASTERPIECE, AGAIN BY CHRISTOPHER NOLAN! YOU JUST CANNOT MISS THIS ONE.

My Rating - ***** 
Cast - Matthew McConaughey, Anne Hathaway, Mackenzie Foy, Michael Caine, Matt Damon
Director - Christopher Nolan
Genre - Sci-Fi/Adventure/Drama

Monday, 3 November 2014

Movie Review - "Gone Girl"(2014) - "Marriage = Gruesome"

I have reviewed many movies out here in recent times, but this would be the most twisted, gruesome & evilish movie i am going to review. I got to know about this movie when i was looking for some movies to see on the web & i saw a link stating "Early Predictions To OSCARS 2015". When i opened the link, the first movie i saw was "Gone Girl" & then i opened many other links that showed me the same OSCARS predictions, the movie that i saw on #1 position in most of the lists was "Gone Girl". This was the first thing that made me excited for this movie. Secondly, it had "Ben Affleck" & many people would differ from me i know, but i love this guy. He is a great actor. And Lastly, the twisted mind of "David Fincher". The movie is based on a novel of the same name "Gone Girl" by "Gillian Flynn" So, Does this movie lives upto it's expectation? And, the answer is "Hell Yeah". So, here is my review.



The story revolves around a married couple "Nick Dunne" played by "Ben Affleck" & "Amy Dunne" played by "Rosamund Pike". One fine morning, Nick leaves the house to think about his failing marriage. But, as he returns home he finds Amy is not home & the furniture of the house is all messed up. He gets worried & calls the Police. And, after some investigation it is found that "Amy" has been gone missing & the possibilty is that maybe "Nick" has killed her because of their failing marriage. So we go to a flashback, before the marriage. We see Amy is a celebrated author, she writes a graphic novel "Amazing Amy" & has made a name for her. Whereas Nick has lost his job as a journalist due to shut down of his media company. As he pops up the question of marriage, Amy is all up for it. As they get married, Nick still hasn't find a job & is having fun on his wife's earning. The problem starts when Amy is ready to have a baby, Nick also wants it but he needs some time. And, here starts the real story of the movie, which i won't be telling & spoiling the movie for you.

The movie stands out in all of it's perspectives. Like the Acting, the two main leads of the movie "Ben Affleck" & "Rosamund Pike" have given stand-out performances in the movie. "Affleck" does the role of "Nick" effortlessly. He is meant to be a Momma's boy who never grew out of trying to impress others. He has portrayed Nick, what he is meant to be, He is confused, shocked. All in All, Affleck killed it. However, none deserves more applause than "Rosamund Pike" who is just fabulous in not only how she shifts in character but also makes us see what drives Amy. She deserves all the praise.Carrie Coon, who portrays the character of "Margo Dunne" (Nick's Sister) has done a really good job. The only person in the movie that you sympathize for is "Desi" played by "Neil Patrick Harris". After seeing the movie you'll get to know why i am saying this.

Now comes to the direction part, "David Fincher", if you haven't seen his earlier movies you would feel that "How can someone's mind be this twisted?" To which i say, please watch his movies you'll get to know. Fincher shows his magic again, with his mind-blowing direction & the gruesome visuals which i don't think anyone would like to see. He is a sheer genius.

All in All. "Gone Girl" tells us about the the gruesome side of modern day marriage. How a man or a woman can do anything to save or ruin their married life. YOU JUST CANNOT MISS THIS MOVIE. HIGHLY RCEOMMENDED! 

My Rating - ****&1/2
Cast - Ben Affleck, Rosamund Pike, Neil Patrick Harris, Carrie Coon
Director - David Fincher
Genre - Drama/Thriller