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Pailwaan (2019)
7/10
Why boxing?
14 April 2024
The story is about a man who brought up to be an undefeatable wrestler (pahlwaan) in the world of wrestling (kushti). Time however has different plans for him. He becomes a man with a family and leaves wrestling.

Now comes the most beautiful part of movie. The phase as a father. It's portrayed and pictured beautifully.

Later the tables turn and he fights again. As the movie progresses now the main character wants to improve the life of children via sports. He decides to enter boxing. Will he succeed?

I can understand to work certain script is required, but still why boxing. If they would have written and executed something better like wrestling itself I would have been at more ease. That's where the movie loses. Apart from that it's a good watch.
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Anbe Sivam (2003)
7/10
Heart breaking end makes it stand the test of time.
13 April 2024
The story is about two men who meet and fate makes one hand over his entire possession to other without even caring much about it.

What he does would not only make him lose his new companion but also cutting ties from every story which he shared with his friend.

For me it's really heart breaking and that rises a storm in my head, do we know people who put up with such a sacrifice? I can't rate this movie more for I can't sacrifice like Kamal's character.

Kamal acted really well, his character after accident which is stiff and experienced of hardships is really carved out well.

Do watch the movie when you have the mood to watch something sad, the ending will get you on your toes.
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7/10
Quite joyful action thriller!
11 April 2024
The story is about soldiers one of which has turn rogue as his creation has been termed as ill by others.

What I most liked about the movie was that, it was totally new from events that have really occurred in history. I mean it did not include events like URI or 7-11 as build up story.

To add further it has use of some technology some in use and other superficial into consideration when our beloved country is concerned. There is use of defensive Dome & super Drone technology. There is concept of self-healing clones & EMP devices.

The characters that are built like Tiger, Akshay, tech specialist, etc bring joy to your experience. If you are planning to watch a movie this week do consider it.
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Maidaan (2024)
7/10
Average encounter that could have been so much more.
11 April 2024
The story is an inspired biography of Indian football team coach Syed Abdul Rahim. When I first watched the trailer I was like football and India? But then after researching I found out he was a coach between 1952 and 1962. His greatness can be taken into account by the fact that Indian team has failed to qualify for Olympics since his regime.

The story is what I call an average encounter. It's more of the politics that goes on rather than the game itself. I was looking for more of a relationship between coach and players but that was absent.

I am not big of a gamer especially when it comes to outdoor games. For someone like me a sports movie would do wonders if rules of the prevailing sports are described as well. This movie is no different and it disappoints in that matter. Sad mainly for female audience.

With that said the movie takes u on emotional ride in last minutes. But the question is will you give up your 3 hours for last moments when a 5 minute video about Rahim on YouTube will give you more info than the movie. Watch the movie if your answer is yes.
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WrestleMania XL (2024 TV Special)
8/10
Appears mostly fixed but totally worth it!
8 April 2024
Warning: Spoilers
The men's matches that I think were fixed... Match involving twin USO's, Match for intercontinental championship (Gunther loses against Samy), Match involving bloodline (Saturday (Cody and Seth loses against Roman & Rock)), Match for world heavy weight championship (Seth loses to McIntyre).

Apart from that the ladder match for tag teams, the match involving mysterios, street fight match, Match where LA Night wins against AJ Styles went really well.

Among the above mentioned matches there was not a single match I did not like, except for Saturdays match involving bloodline.

The match I was most upset about was triple threat for US championship (paul vs Randy vs KO, Paul won).

Now comes the most epic match. The match involving the bloodline (Sunday). Guess what? They tried to cheat but failed. We got to see John Cena Undertaker in the making. It were all so cool and fantastic.
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Dukaan (2024)
7/10
Good but only on partial occasions.
6 April 2024
The story is about a surrogate mother who runs away and does not return the child to its rightful owners for four years.

As I watched the trailer without completing it I decided to watch the movie. Sadly it did not go that well.

The elements connect with the audience but only on rare occasions. It is annoying especially when entire group of surrogates come into the picture.

The other thing that makes one think is how so many of surrogates come together to form a company, I mean aren't they rare?

Apart from that there are some good occasions like jasmine and her love life, jasmine explaining the child about mother father and herself, etc.

I also have a problem with name Dukaan. I mean isn't it insulting towards the lovable profession of surrogates.

Give it a watch if you have time.
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Vaathi (2023)
8/10
Education is important, let the wicked earn via business.
6 April 2024
Warning: Spoilers
The story is about a professor played by Dhanush who at any terms wants everybody to get educated.

Firstly he convinces the poor to send their children to the government school where he is employed. He emerges successful there and the result is 100 percent. This disturbs the business tycoon who runs private institutes where the result is 70 percent. When the businessman offers prize to government institutes students to say as his own and not Dhanushs (Vaathi, Sir). They don't hesitate and accept it.

This is where the movie bags attention. Actually the students do exactly what their Sir says. For Sir it was not important to win against business tycoon. He just wanted everybody to be educated so that they have something in life to depend on. It may be so people would have wanted the business man to lose but for me the movie wins with such storyline.
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Naal 2 (2023)
8/10
Quite predictable, still warm & entertaining!
30 March 2024
Tone, Script & Story: The movie follows life of Chaitu from first part. Although most elements are modified. The story is how Chaitu comes closer to her real sister Chimi. Chimi is young as compared to Chaitu.

Direction, Screenplay, Cinematography: The beauty in the villages during rainy season is breath taking. The green farms, the kachha houses, the fort, the well, etc. Turn out to be quite an eye candy.

Acting: As last time chaitu won with his performance, this time chimi is the one who excels. Others did quite well like in last part.

Final Verdict: As the movie progressed it became quite predictable that it would end with Rakhi scene. Despite that involvement of child artists in the story made it a warm and entertaining experience.
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Chithha (2023)
9/10
Imagine if every women had such man for them!
26 March 2024
The story is mainly about a girl (Sundari) and her uncle (chittha, chachu). They have their life peacefully going. When one day Sundari goes missing. When they find her (thankfully) alive her uncle decides to take law in his own hands by killing and torturing the culprit all by himself.

I don't understand about languages in south. This movie came to me as hindi dubbed and 8+ rating with slight description on IMDb. It had my attention right from beginning.

When I watched the movie I felt terrible that law would be generous to the culprits. What happened later was something that satisfied my ego. The uncle decides to torture and kill the culprit all by himself.

I just want to say if all the criminals who are involved in such crime are dealt with the way Sundari's uncle does the fear would arise and women would be safe to a better extent.

With that said do watch this movie. An extra point to satisfy my ego.
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8/10
Only bad: "Pushpa Rani's" part of script.
23 March 2024
Tone, Script & Story: The story is about two women, one of which is lost unknowingly and another one of what seems lost on purpose.

When we watch the movie the women named Jaya appears fraud until she portrays her name as Pushpa rani. Its only when the movie progresses we come to know the movie is clean of absurd (chori-chakari) elements from the side of both women.

Direction, Screenplay, Cinematography: I came to know this was directorial debut of Kiran Rao. It was please worthy. The elements involving bidaai (sasural, bike ride, train, village, etc) along with others (police station, railway station, railway stop, constructions) were captured.

Acting: The casting was suitably carried out. Although I liked Phools part more as compared to Jaya simply because of nature of may be crime involved kind of script. Finally I was happy how it ended. A great watch in short.
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Shaitaan (2024)
7/10
Evil we don't understand must be eradicated!
16 March 2024
The story is about a family who falls prey to a black magician. The daughter of the family is last of targets of the evil to make him powerful as a deity by killing his targets.

As we like masala movies, the movie where super-natural concept is introduced one must not shy away from appreciating it as well, but the thing here is it's possible to fighters like martial artists to execute such action. The question arises further is Dark magic real.

What I believe is that its real, but it comes with lot of ambiguity. To have a clean system we have to just stick with science. The failures arising in a system are as a result of that ambiguity. For example the failure of some space mission, we don't understand it but that's the reason.

Our mother earth is not that conscious about the evils inflicted into her. I repeat again only light of Science can drive away the ambiguity. Evils that come along with progress of Science (for instance a computer malware) are not as great of the threat that is black magic as we know to contain it. Black magic cannot be understood. The only way to have a better world is eradicating the evil we don't understand.
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Maharshi (2019)
8/10
What if macho image is compromised?
10 March 2024
The story is about Rishi who excels in every field he lays his hands upon. The story highlights his college days, his career as a CEO of a trillion dollar company and finally why he quits his job.

The story secondly aims at story of his friend Ravi and his circumstances and his emotional connection with Rishi, his land and others.

The story initially highlights Rishi's dad in bad circumstances but it finally shows why he was a winner as well.

Now my problem: Why it has to be a macho image that wins? Why can't anybody with regular image win in the process? I understand masala sells more but I wish if the script works well in rather circumstance. This movie has an ending which could be possible by rather a wealthy CEO so that's a win.

Other thing that movie did to me was flooding my emotions on more than one occasion. It got me.

Farmers are lifeline of every living person. The system can work if one or other things is not available but not food. They should be made non-fearing when their work is considered. Everyone should be made aware how and what goes into growing what we eat.
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8/10
Deserving punishment enforced!
19 January 2024
The story is regarding a dharam guru who under all his human activities cloaks all vulgar and illegal practices. But not this time when a minor decides to go all against him in court.

When I first saw the movie initially I thought the Baba should not be given rigorous sentence as ra*e did not involve penetration.

Later in the movie however the advocate explains by telling the story of Ravana why the baba was all for the crimes he did. The thing is he did this to more than one person. He did this under cloak of a dharam guru. To add further innocent witnesses were killed as well.

Final Verdict: A criminal's crime is even bigger if he hides it under face of someone who the world looks up to for guidance. Life imprisonment was absolute for crimes he did, but what about witnesses who were killed.
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12th Fail (2023)
9/10
Drives in lot of hope for potential aspirants!
5 January 2024
Tone, Script & Story: The story is about a man from Chambal who fails twelfth but becomes an IPS officer after cracking UPSC in his fourth attempt. The story is warm and bring tears to viewer's eyes in final moments.

At first I was on a rigid view that a twelfth fail cannot crack UPSC but then it occurred the movie is inspired from real events. Also why it cannot after all, of lakhs why can't one of them shine in such a way.

Direction, Screenplay, Cinematography: The village, the library, places where main character worked-lived, where they hanged out, coaching, etc all have been captured well.

Music is average. Acting is commendable. A real deal of honest performances.

Final Verdict: There is hope for everyone. The movie brings joy to all competitive aspirants.
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Pataakha (2018)
8/10
Be cool like Sunil Grover :D!
13 December 2023
Tone, Script & Story: The story is of two sisters jo ek dusre ko ek aankh nahi bhaate. The thing is their rivalry is keeping them going in the long run. At the end of story they understand this and get their forever peace.

The story is not that appealing but the genre, action comedy is. The fights between the sisters and description by Sunil are what is appealing.

Direction, Screenplay, Cinematography: The village, the school, the dairy, the mine, the mela, etc are captured well. Music: Music is good, it goes well with the movie. Acting: Acting is fine too.

Final Verdict: Be cool like Sunil Grover.
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8/10
Watch it to know its beauty!
12 December 2023
Tone, Script & Story: There are more than one stories here running in parallel, mainly an old age man, an old age women and a tailor. The tailor's story includes a women, a costume contractor, a helper who helps him in lodging and a mafia that rents him home. All these stories mostly at some time clash with other.

One of the things that caught my attention was how old age woman that were full of life clashes with old man and refers to him as madrasi. There's one of my friends who refers to one of my other friends as Bajaj. Although we are not old. I hope they read this review.

The words that I am pinning down for this movie are not enough to highlight its superiority. If I pen it down it would be a spoiler. It is terrific drama. You have to watch it to know its beauty.

Direction, Screenplay, Cinematography: Tailors residence, dhaba, rehearsal house, bus, old people residences, bar, etc are all captured well.

Music: Music is average that resonates well along with the movie. Acting: Acting too is top notch, be it Neena, Jackie, Rakhi or others.

Final Verdict: It came to my attention that very few people have rated it on IMDb which meant only few have watched it. Watch it guys you won't be disappointed.
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8/10
With top notch cast we get one gem of drama!
1 December 2023
Tone, Script & Story: The story revolves around rescue operation undertaken under the leadership of Jaswant Gill. With his wit he is successful in bringing back 65 coal mill workers trapped in Raniganj, West Bengal.

The drama catches your attention. In the review one might feel the story would be highly predictable but you need to see movie to know how peculiarly it's developed.

Direction, Screenplay, Cinematography: The office, the crowd, the rescue scenario, the coal mine, etc all went well with story line. I would like to mention the drama that occurs in mine takes movie to another level.

Music: Music was average that went well with the movie.

Acting: The casting was superb. Everyone in acting department aced. Congratulations to Akshay for adding one more gem to his account.

Final Verdict: The movie is much better what one could assume from trailer. With top notch cast we get one gem of drama that reflects one of the incidence occurred in history.
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WWE Survivor Series WarGames (2023 TV Special)
8/10
Well balanced play!
26 November 2023
Warning: Spoilers
I will discuss the matches according to my interest it in them starting from the lowest.

Santos Escobar vs Dragon Lee: After all of its ups and downs Santos won. He was not my favorite contender, but to make this day of survivor series some lows keep the balance.

Men's Survivor series match: The match supposedly included Randy Orton into my favorite side. It was as if He would have missed but the experience escalated as he showed himself. Finally team with Randy won. Drew Mcintyre was a part of team I dint well wished for.

Gunther vs Miz: Gunther gained even more respect from my side. It was because he fought back and won despite being played foul and taking a beat into Groin from Miz.

Last but not the least there was no match involving Roman and that was nice cuz his always winning tactics after cheating.
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8/10
A much needed movie on brotherhood in current times!
18 November 2023
Tone, Script & Story: The life of a traditional Bhajan singer witnesses a havoc when he comes to know he is Muslim by birth. The situation is more intense than it appears because the family in which he has grown is Brahmin family of pundits.

There comes a moment in movie when ace pundit returns and grabs the victim by heart. The victim touches his feet and this my friends was the most epic moment in the movie.

The other epic moment is when ace pundit gradually reveals the truth followed by victim's speech.

Music is average that goes well when we watch the movie. Direction and acting along with cinematic elements ace!

I today remember my first review was on somewhat similar story "Dharam Sankat Mein" and today I have crossed more than 500 reviews.

Final Verdict: The movie highlights the world would be dull with few colors. The multiple colors of Unity in Diversity make it beautiful. Cheers to this movie which celebrates brotherhood between Hindus and Muslims in current times!
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Nazar Andaaz (2022)
8/10
Light comedy & family genre that melts your heart.
15 November 2023
Tone, Script & Story: The story is of a blind man who befriends two people and revisits his past. In the process he announces his will, will the two people get anything or is there someone else who will win the will.

Direction, Screenplay, Cinematography: Everything right from property to elements from past, food to school, road trip, etc have all been captured well. The two companions aced in every department as well.

Music: Music is average. Acting: Acting is superb, especially Sudhir (the main character).

Final Verdict: The movie is light family, comedy with lots of love and care that melts your heart.
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Oppenheimer (I) (2023)
8/10
Science was overwhelming but movie was dull.
11 November 2023
The story is mainly about Robert Oppenheimer and his life into creation of first atomic bombs.

The story highlights Oppenheimer's personal life, his guilt, etc. In a peculiar way. Nolan chose the subject wisely but the movie was dull. It was 3 hours of eternity. I wish if it were less of court room drama. The science the scientists & people in charge were the highlights of movie.

Nolan has his own favorites set of actors. The thing is not everyone was great in this movie especially the scientists.

Final Verdict: Nolan, you don't have to make a movie that people would understand only after studying rocket science. Take a challenge to make a ten on ten movie which is family in nature.

As far as this movie is concerned I would say it to be Science was overwhelming but movie along with its length and courtroom drama was dull.
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OMG 2 (2023)
8/10
A good account on importance of sex education!
9 November 2023
The story is about a teenager who finds its challenging to get girl because of his sexual condition.

I did not watch the trailer. I was thinking there won't be a courtroom drama like in the first part. Thus when the movie started first few minutes made me think, the movie was not going to fulfill my expectations.

After some time when shivjis parchai was introduced (It was commendable, how they did justice by introducing nandigan for help, respecting what we worship) further along with court room drama, the experience was mesmerizing.

The movie is great to watch when it comes to importance of sex education. But at the same time the plot jumbles between physiology of organs and sex education. Despite that it's a good watch as it highlights the importance of sex education.

My only view that I wanted to convey was the movie should have been rated UA with few cuts.
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Jules (I) (2023)
8/10
A movie that's simply fantastic!
8 November 2023
Warning: Spoilers
The movie is about an UFO which crashes in an old man's backyard. An Alien comes out of it. Will it be successful in repairing and leaving or will it be caught by earthlings. I would like to mention here is, it befriends three aged earthlings in the process. To add further the movie is quite in nature.

The old man, whose backyard witnesses the drama has children among which his daughter take care of him and is worried of his father's changing habits. The senior citizens in the movie try to find their way by various activities. The alien protects them and they know that. Watch the movie for details.

A space ship that is powered by biomechanics was quite a spectacle. The aged friends go through quite some trouble to gather biological stuff that an Alien could engineer to fuel his ship.

At end the quite alien invites them to come along with him so that he can take care of them as well, but the seniors refuse. That too was quite a scene.

The direction, acting of selected cast was top notch. The movie despite being simple, portrayed quality.
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WWE Crown Jewel (2023 TV Special)
7/10
Oh God! Not again.
7 November 2023
Warning: Spoilers
Of all the men's matches it was disheartening to see only Cody Rhodes won among favorites.

I like when Paul wins generally. But this time the contender was Rey Mysterio. To add further Paul cheated which made me go awe.

John Cena's lost was another disheartening moment for me. I believe his days to stay champion in ring are gone. But he is still in our hearts & will do great in another entertaining options.

Now comes the talk of Roman Reigns. Roman do you really need support of your brother every time you fight some one. The championship you carry does not belong to you. You have cheated every time. To which I say Oh God! Not again.
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UT69 (2023)
8/10
A good account of a jail inmate.
7 November 2023
Tone, Script & Story: The story is about Raj Kundra's life in jail. The duration during which he was accused of porn racket until 63 days till he is bailed. The story shows life in jail. It is quite an entertainer. It handles the story among jail inmates very well. It does justice to portray life of inmates in general.

Direction, Screenplay, Cinematography: Jail, Food, Canteen, Toilet, Smoke, privileges, fights, contacting relatives, process called tafli targeting someone who just got bailed, Ganesh festival, etc. Are directed very well. The thing to note here is the prison atmosphere shown is not that negative which I believe is totally possible after all jail inmates are human beings.

Acting: The execution of such cinema makes me think of the quality of stuff that surrounds Raj Kundra. I mean it brings quality if he is involved. Acting was excellent.

Final Verdict: The thing that I was expecting more was details of the case. I personally feel it was soft porn. I would like to add I would find nothing wrong if it were made legal, people watch it every now and then. As far as the movie is concerned I would say a good account of a jail inmate.
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