Sunday, November 18, 2012

Clash Of the Titans (2010)

The Humans were tired of the tyranny of the Gods hence as in the case with any civilization,they revolted. Hades confronts Zeus and asks to allow him to strike fear into the heart of humans hence restoring their faith in Gods. Hades plans on unleashing the Kraken,a huge demonic beast born from the flesh of Hades,even the Gods where afraid of it. The prayers of the humans were what kept the Gods immortal,but it was their fear that made Hades stronger. As he plans an attack at Argos and Zeus, what he doesn't realize is Zeus has a Demi God son Perseus who is unaware of his father.
The Kraken
Sam Worthington As Perseus










The king of Argos King Cepheus begs Perseus to help him after learning about his demi God status. Hence begins the grueling journey of Perseus and his team to find the witches and then the head of Medusa-the only way to kill the Kraken. Sam Worthington has done a fantastic job as usual and I don't have to tell you anything about Liam Neeson's part as Zeus,he is a God in the movie alright.
Medusa








The background music by Hans Zimmer is something that suits the theme of the movie,not too loud but amazing music. 
Watch out for the scene in the heavens when Apollo suggests something to Zeus. Luke Evans who played Apollo here,also played the part of Zeus in the movie "Immortals" released in 2011. 
The action sequences in this movie are amazing,each sequence has a different enemy with different kind of powers. 



Perseus And Zeus ( Liam Neeson)
A movie worth your time. The sequel is also good and gives more exposure to Zeus. 

Saturday, November 3, 2012

Skyfall (2012)


Daniel Craig As Bond,James Bond.
Berenice Marlohe And Daniel Craig
Opening in Istanbul,followed by Adele's Skyfall Sound track,the 007 opens up with a worthy start. Quoted one of the best bond movies by many,lets leave that to debate. There is an attack on M16 and its agents,and apparently its done by one of M's(Judi Dench) enemies from the past, Bond has been assigned to find out who it is. The culprit, "Silva"(Javier Bardem) is one of the Best Villains I have seen in a long long time. His acting is fantastic and commendable.
The action is fantastic, something which you would expect out of a Bond movie. The scene in Istanbul is a sequence worth watching. The bond girls are hot,but personally I would say the previous Bond girls where better. And of course  Daniel Craig is awesome as hell, he is giving the role of the Classy British Agent full justice. Dashing,charming and well dressed,he's totally Bond material. Girls & Money just seem to fall on his lap.

Bond and Silva

All the background scores are amazing and keep you glued to the movie.
I would say Skyfall is a fantastic movie,one would watch it twice,only for Bond,James Bond. 

Tuesday, October 23, 2012

Taken 2 (2012)

Liam Neeson as Bryan Mills
For those who have seen the 1st Taken Movie,this one will seem pretty much monotonous and on the same lines. I wouldn't watch this one twice.
Maggie Grace As Kim
The movie continues after the events of the 1st movie, the guys Neeson killed to get to his daughter were led by a Man who was a father figure to them all,and was actually the father of the one Neeson tortured. That day he swore revenge on Bryan Mills and his family. The movie is majorly shot in Istanbul where the Mafia Lord sets up his base to trap Bryan and his family. This time they get his ex wife (Famke Janssen) and his daughter both (Maggie Grace). The shooting, fighting, car chases,everything you can imagine in an action movie continues. Bryan's beautiful mind continues to amaze me, watch out for the scene where he directs his daughter how to get to him,brilliant stuff.
The car chase


In a nutshell, watch this movie with an open mind. You will like it.
Also read Taken (2008)

Monday, October 1, 2012

Speed Racer (2008)

Mach 5 for the win in the Grand Prix!
Call me a kid or anything you want, but I loved this movie!
Racer X for the hit
I was not really into the cartoon series but this movie got to me. Set in a world where the cars in the Grand Prix are super modified with gadgets such as bouncing the car into a somersault,protection against bullets and a few more gadgets I would love to have in my car!
Mach 5 in Action in the Rally Race
The story revolves around Speed racer and his family. He lost his brother years ago to the Crucible Cross Country Rally,a deadly tournament where rules are followed by the racers or at least pretended to be followed by the racers. Death traps,hammers,bees,snakes,etc are one of the deadly evils one might come across here.Speed joins this rally with Racer X(A mysterious super racer with his identity hidden ) and Taejo in the hopes to change the racing world which has been infested with people who rig races and cheat. His dreams of competing in the Grand Prix also seems to be short lived since he rejected the offer made by Royalty industries( a Huge company hell bent on signing speed as their racer,he refuses because its evil and a bad corporation)which makes him their enemy. They are hell bent on destroying him and keep him away from the win.
His only support is his family who help him in making his Super Awesome Mach 5.
Chim Chim and Spritle
The rally race is brilliant,colors never seemed to beautiful, ha ha.
The comic relief surprisingly is in the small package of Spritle(Paulie Litt) & Chim Chim(the cute little chimp),these two are hilarious and something to look out for!

Speed's Family-Trixie,Mom,Pops,and Sparky



His love interest Trixie(Christina Ricci) is cute,hot and adventurous all in one package. Adventurous why you ask? Watch the movie you will understand. I would give this movie a 6 out of 10. So watch it on a lazy afternoon and relax.

Saturday, September 29, 2012

Kill Bill Vol.2 (2004)

The saga of Beatrix Kiddo (The Bride) continues... 
After Bout with Elle
Her Training with Pai Mei
In this volume she goes after Bill's brother Budd, Elle Driver and conclusively reaches Bill-her former lover and boss. I loved this part more than the previous one,and the one scene that I'll never forget is the coffin scene. Its the most hauntingly beautiful scene I have ever seen in my life. It involves Beatrix being buried into the ground in a coffin alive. When you watch this scene,you will actually feel the chills as the sand is being put on her coffin,you feel suffocated as she suffocates,her panic turns into your panic,Claustrophobia is this whole scene in one word. Her duel with the Master Pai Mei is too good!

My Favorite Burial Scene
Daryl Hannah As Elle Driver



 The manner in which she leaves Elle to die is just fantastic,I won't ruin the movie for you. Watch out for the suspense in the end when she finally reaches Bill. The lesser I say about this movie the better it is, I want you to watch it and enjoy it. For the love of God, don't miss this one!
Also See Kill Bill Vol 1 (2003)

Friday, September 28, 2012

Kill Bill Vol. 1 (2003)



(left to right) Elle Driver, Vernita Green, Budd & O-Ren-Ishii

Uma Thurman (Black Mamba) against the Crazy 88
I came across this movie pretty late (just this year) and i regret not watching it before. Uma Thurman (The Bride) was a deadly assassin with the code name "Black Mamba"  of the Viper assassination Squad until she quit and decided to get married. This didn't go well with the squad and their leader "Bill" (his face was not shown during the movie at all), so they decided to kill her and and the whole gathering at the church. But she survives and after waking up from a long coma of 4 years,decides to take revenge against them all for herself and her missing daughter. This Volume involves her dealing with Vernita Green (Vivica Fox) and O-Ren-Ishii (Lucy Liu) in amazing action sequences,total blood shed(Actually cutting off heads and other body parts),catchy background music,and a lot more. The movie was four hours long hence it was divided in to 2 volumes. Watch out for the fight sequence with the "Crazy 88" and the animated story of O Ren Ishii. A pretty crispy movie which will compel you to watch the 2nd volume(which you should),have fun!
The Bride Getting Shot (Uma Thurman)
Also see Kill Bill Vol 2. (2004)