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- DirectorJames CameronStarsArnold SchwarzeneggerLinda HamiltonEdward FurlongA cyborg, identical to the one who failed to kill Sarah Connor, must now protect her ten year old son John from an even more advanced and powerful cyborg.One of the best ever. Timeless. My love affair with movies may be defined by this James Cameron classic, which I saw for the first time when I was 10. I still remember the goosebumps I used to get (and probably still do) whenever it opens up with the scene of the future and Linda Hamilton's voiceover.
- DirectorFrank DarabontStarsTim RobbinsMorgan FreemanBob GuntonOver the course of several years, two convicts form a friendship, seeking consolation and, eventually, redemption through basic compassion.A beautiful story of friendship, courage and the power of hope. A movie which you slowly fall in love with and by the time it's over, you realise you HAVE to revisit it.
- DirectorOliver StoneStarsKevin CostnerGary OldmanJack LemmonNew Orleans District Attorney Jim Garrison discovers there's more to the Kennedy assassination than the official story.The ultimate conspiracy theory flick. But apart from that, the level of intensity and inspiration both Stone and Costner (with an excellent supporting cast) bring to proceedings make this a movie, ultimately, about the importance of integrity, truth and dedication.
- DirectorTony KayeStarsEdward NortonEdward FurlongBeverly D'AngeloLiving a life marked by violence, neo-Nazi Derek finally goes to prison after killing two black youths. Upon his release, Derek vows to change; he hopes to prevent his brother, Danny, who idolizes Derek, from following in his footsteps.Powerful. Hard hitting. And a towering performance by Edward Norton. You could almost feel the hate coming out of him as he spewed vitriol from his mouth. This movie just showed that hate will never get you anywhere.
- DirectorEdward ZwickStarsLeonardo DiCaprioDjimon HounsouJennifer ConnellyA fisherman, a smuggler, and a syndicate of businessmen match wits over the possession of a priceless diamond.The movie which, for me, finally did away with DiCaprio's baby face and made him look like a tough guy. An exciting and nail biting actioner set among the war fields of Africa, Blood Diamond also tried to pass an enduring message. Excellent direction, excellent acting and basically just excellent.
- DirectorLalSiddiqueStarsMukeshSiddiqueJagadishFour young men are enamored by Maya, their next-door neighbor. However, she is in town to investigate the mysterious circumstances surrounding the death of her brother.A movie which symbolizes to me the golden age of Malayalam cinema and Malayalam comedies. It was not just funny, it was unbearably thrilling and sad too at times. Along with T2, one of those movies which made me fall in love with the movies.
- DirectorAparna SenStarsRahul BoseKonkona Sen SharmaBhisham SahniDuring a bus journey, a devout Hindu Brahmin woman protects a Muslim man when communal rioting breaks out.An almost subtle, yet incredibly moving story of communal hatred and the slowly burgeoning love between two unlikely travel partners. Brilliant.
- DirectorChristopher NolanStarsChristian BaleHeath LedgerAaron EckhartWhen the menace known as the Joker wreaks havoc and chaos on the people of Gotham, Batman must accept one of the greatest psychological and physical tests of his ability to fight injustice.This is not just a superhero flick. Not even just the best superhero flick. This is one of the best ever. A perfect marriage between the commercial and the critical, for me it represents the perfect movie which can be enjoyed by all classes of moviegoers.
- DirectorFazilStarsShobanaMohanlalSuresh GopiWhen a forbidden room in an old bungalow is unbolted, the spirit of a vengeful dancer is unleashed.One of the best Malayalam movies ever made. Considering that it came at a time when these kind of themes were virtually unheard of in Indian cinema and the brilliant performances by Shobana, Mohanlal and Suresh Gopi, makes it even better. Not withstanding the substandard remakes (Bhool Bhulaiya, Chandramukhi etc.)
- DirectorPeter JacksonStarsElijah WoodViggo MortensenIan McKellenGandalf and Aragorn lead the World of Men against Sauron's army to draw his gaze from Frodo and Sam as they approach Mount Doom with the One Ring.The whole trilogy was amazing, but this one was the best. Though they did leave out a lot of stuff from the book, I still thought it was almost perfect.
- DirectorClint EastwoodStarsRyan PhillippeBarry PepperJoseph CrossThe life stories of the six men who raised the flag at the Battle of Iwo Jima, a turning point in World War II.The first of Clint Eastwood's two part take on the battle of Iwo Jima. Less acclaimed than the second one, but I felt this one was just as powerful, if not more, in its anti war take. A must watch war movie which doesn't take sides.
- DirectorGuillermo del ToroStarsIvana BaqueroAriadna GilSergi LópezIn the Falangist Spain of 1944, the bookish young stepdaughter of a sadistic army officer escapes into an eerie but captivating fantasy world.My favorite foreign film. An adult fairytale, the kinds of which I have never seen before. This one is spooky, touching, thrilling and wonderfully shot.
- DirectorFarhan AkhtarStarsAamir KhanSaif Ali KhanAkshaye KhannaThree inseparable childhood friends are just out of college. Nothing comes between them - until they each fall in love, and their wildly different approaches to relationships creates tension.A movie which redefined Bollywood for the new generation and brought in much more new fans to the industry. All the characters and their predicaments seemed to be perfectly enacted by a top notch cast. The beginning of the modern legend of Farhan Akhtar, and almost totally responsible for rejuvenating Saif Ali Khan's career.
- DirectorBoaz YakinStarsDenzel WashingtonWill PattonWood HarrisIn 1971 Virginia high school football was everything to the people of Alexandria. But when the school board was forced to integrate an all-black school with an all-white one, the very foundation of football's tradition was put to the test.Another look at the issue of racism, but in a more family friendly and mellow manner. Yet, equally powerful in depicting how its not the skin but the soul which counts for in the end.
- DirectorRakeysh Omprakash MehraStarsAamir KhanSoha Ali KhanSiddharthThe story of six young Indians who assist an English woman to film a documentary on the freedom fighters from their past, and the events that lead them to relive the long-forgotten saga of freedom.A refreshing, innovative and passionate take on the apathy of the new generation and how even the most aimless can be changed on finding a focus to live (or die) for. Above all, it showed the true meaning of patriotism. Not blind patriotism for a country or race, but devotion and loyalty to the ones you love.
- DirectorMani RatnamStarsKeerthana ParthiepanSimranMadhavanA little girl is told by her parents that she is adopted. Determined to find her real mother, she begs to be taken to Sri Lanka, where her mother works with a militant group of activists.As far as I am concerned, this is Mani Ratnam's best. An adopted girl's search through the wilderness of the LTTE jungle that is Sri Lanka for her biological mother. Brilliant performances by the main cast and supporting acts. Despite some hard to believe parts, still a modern classic.
- DirectorRobert ZemeckisStarsTom HanksRobin WrightGary SiniseThe history of the United States from the 1950s to the '70s unfolds from the perspective of an Alabama man with an IQ of 75, who yearns to be reunited with his childhood sweetheart.Tom Hanks second Oscar, and a beautiful little fairy tale. This is one of those movies you fall in love with all over again each time you watch it. Life is, after all, like a box of chocolates.
- DirectorBong Joon HoStarsSong Kang-hoKim Sang-kyungKim Roe-haIn a small Korean province in 1986, two detectives struggle with the case of multiple young women being found raped and murdered by an unknown culprit.This may seem like another cop movie on serial killers and their hunt, but it is anything but. The story is taken as merely a canvas to paint a wide tapestry of human emotion and character which focuses more on the internal demons which haunts each of these characters. The cinematography and music perfectly captures this mood – slow burning, understated, grime tinted and devastatingly effective. This is not a neatly wrapped up ready to order thriller. This is a movie where the cinematic techniques and writing are at their most superlative. The ending can be considered open ended, unsettling and maybe unsatisfying for some, but bear in mind – this was based on a true story, and this was never meant to be just about the case.
- DirectorDileesh PothanStarsFahadh FaasilSuraj VenjaramooduNimisha SajayanPrasad and Sreeja enter wedlock and move to a new place to continue the rest of their lives. Unfortunate events begin to take place after Prasad, a small-time thief, robs Sreeja's gold chain during a bus journey.This is an almost genius piece of film making. Dileesh Pothen's 'Maheshinte Prathikaram' brought Fahad Fazil back into the fold in a big way but it was a movie which grew on me, after being a little underwhelmed by it on first viewing. But here, he grips you from the start and never really lets go till the end credits roll.
Movies like this don't come along often. When they do, they deserve every accolade and recognition they get. A must MUST watch. - DirectorTom McCarthyStarsMark RuffaloMichael KeatonRachel McAdamsThe true story of how the Boston Globe uncovered the massive scandal of child molestation and cover-up within the local Catholic Archdiocese, shaking the entire Catholic Church to its core.McCarthy has always been a favorite, but he outdoes himself here. Brilliant, tense, gripping drama on the true life investigation by a group of reporters into a massive cover up of pedophile priests by the Catholic church. The movie is a superlative example of how a great screenplay and dialog, matched with some amazing acting and direction can prove to be as edge of seat gripping as any big budget thriller.
- DirectorZoya AkhtarStarsRanveer SinghAlia BhattSiddhant ChaturvediA coming-of-age story based on the lives of street rappers in Mumbai.Gritty, gripping and unabashedly favoring the underdog trope, this is one of the best Hindi films I've seen in recent times. Ranveer Singh proves he has the mettle to go with the trademark flamboyance with a bravura performance as the mostly timid Dharavi boy who finds his potential calling in the Rap scene. Backed up by a reliably brilliant Alia Bhatt as his tigress of a girlfriend, as well as other notable supporting turns (especially Vijay Verma's Moeen and Siddhant Chaturvedi's MC Sher), this is a movie which, within its commercial template, doesn't shy away from asking some tough questions, while also making us root fervently for Murad to make it big. Unforgettable.
- DirectorMichael MannStarsRussell CroweAl PacinoChristopher PlummerA research chemist comes under personal and professional attack when he decides to appear in a 60 Minutes exposé on Big Tobacco.This is one of the most thrilling drama's I've ever seen. Shows how a movie can be nailbiting without any special effects or action sequences. Confirmed Michael Mann as one of my favorite directors.
- DirectorMysskinStarsNarainPrasannaAjmal AmeerSathya and Kiruba are friends. Sathya is reckless and gets into drinking and violent fights whereas Kiruba studies hard to become a Sub-Inspector. Tables are turned when Sathya becomes a Sub-Inspector.I LOVED this cop and robbers saga of two friends who end up on opposite sides of the law, with the one expected to be the model law abiding citizen ending up on the wrong side. Brilliant direction, with the atmosphere set up amazingly well and shouldered well by Narein along with others. This is Tamil cinema at its best.
- DirectorSibi MalayilStarsMohanlalSuresh GopiJayaramRavishankar pretends to own the farmhouse of his friend Dennis when his relative, Col. Menon, pays a visit along with his granddaughters. Dennis and Ravishankar try to find Ravishankar's secret admirer among the girls.A heartfelt, beautifully evoked summer romance in an idyllic setting. This showed Sibi Malayil at his best. Suresh Gopi gave, in my opinion, one of his best performances which the common viewer seemed to have not noticed in the wake of Jayaram's usually mimicry. A carefully nuanced and sensitive portrayal of a good guy, while the chemistry he shared with the peerless Manju Warrier was matchless.
- DirectorTony ScottStarsRobert RedfordBrad PittCatherine McCormackRetiring CIA agent Nathan Muir recalls his training of Tom Bishop while working against agency politics to free him from his Chinese captors.One of the best spy movies I have seen. A great game of cat and mouse as Robert Redford and Brad Pitt bring their best to the table. Probably the best Tony Scott has made. I have always wondered why it did not get more love than what it got.