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Aapla Manus (2018)
No sense of clarity in conveying the message and a lot of heavy personal bias overshadows
What starts off as a suspense full of alternate possibilities spirals into an uncontrollable maneuver shadowed by an inspector's personal bias. This movie has good potential but sadly the script writer aren't clear about what they want to convey the audience. It appears as though they want to portray abandonment issues in two contexts and in this movie they have mixed both of them so it ends up proving nothing and making things even more problematic.
On one hand it's showing the alternate possibilities as the possible perceptions by the society and that's well-captured since it's blaming both husband and wife. It's not holding the father-in-law accountable in the real sense or expecting him to be loving and appreciative of his children but instead asking the couple to be a bit more forgiving which can be especially annoying and quite unjust (because in this case the inspector is forcing the guilt all thanks to his personal issues).
I absolutely don't like the fact that personal bias distorts the case. There is no similarity between the way the inspector's son behaves with him and the way the man behaves with his father. There is neither any information on the equation between the inspector and his son nor any background story through which we can draw a parallel and understand why both the cases are similar. If it's asking you just to be more compassionate towards parents, it still doesn't justify the consistently lingering subjectivity.
Ghost Stories (2020)
Quirky. One time watch.
Only two stories include ghosts so I would call the title a click bait. There is a lot of potential in all the stories as is visible in certain parts of it but sadly that potential isn't realized. The horror element throughout all the stories is minimal and I expected it to be twisted and full of suspense. You could give it a try.
The Devil Wears Prada (2006)
The Theme of Transformation and Bias in this movie stands out! :)
I love movies where the characters undergo a transformation and also have a change of wardrobe! While I didn't know a thing about the storyline of this movie, I watched it anyway because the title in itself sounded unusual.
What I loved about the movie is Meryl Streep's stark portrayal of such a strong character to whom she did complete justice!!
Anna Hathway is someone I find very beautiful to look at and to see her having a makeover made me love this movie even more. A girl who's focused on her work and least bothered about the way she looks who in fact looks down upon the fashion industry, changes her approach to fit in for some time in order to get what she wants. And she does it so gracefully.
The part of the story concerning her friends and boyfriend was outrageous. When she undergoes transformation they blame her for it and expect her to stick to the old ways rather than encourage her to find herself in the way she prefers it. The bias is too strong! A person could look down upon certain things and later actually look up to it with respect after understanding it. That does not mean one doesn't have integrity. Here that happens with Hathway and her attitude towards the fashion industry. She recognises the efforts and dedication that goes into making the industry what it is. The fact that she and Nate (the boyfriend) even consider dating each other after the breakup is insane. The reason they broke up was not a good reason enough.
But all in all I love this movie and I've watched it thrice. Would watch again :)
Black Mirror (2011)
Some episodes are chillier than suspense movie!!
Every episode has a different story to tell which is why I love it because I can pause and continue whenever I feel like. And every episode addresses different social issues from day to day life in a carefully thought symbolic maze. You can easily understand some episodes while with other episodes one needs some pondering over. With me it was mostly that plus the shock and hundreds of questions popping up!! Some episodes have managed to creep me out for days together. :D
Badhaai ho (2018)
Worth every penny!
This movie touched my heart! Acting is on point and the characters in the family are so heart warming. If you watch this movie you will come out of the cinemas feeling more empathy and love for your family.
October (2018)
Excellent! The acting is outstanding. Cheers.
Excellent movie. One of the best movies of recent times in Bollywood. Quality movie! Varun Dhawan's acting is on point and outstanding. I'm not going to give details and spoil it for you. But it's a turn in the course of Bollywood whether or not you acknowledge it.
Zero (2018)
Good in parts but mostly boring.
Initially I couldn't understand what was going on but then I tried to make sense of it and understood that it's a Bollywood movie that has been tried to lend themes from Hollywood movies of a man who's on a personal quest and with the help (indirect /direct) of two women finally finds himself and his priorities.
Not at all impressive because according to me it's not been done so in a subtle manner. The dialogues seem to have gaps and there is confusion. Anushka Sharma's acting is over the top and doesn't look natural at all. In place of feeling empathy, I was annoyed with the acting. She could have done better.
For once I found Katrina Kaif natural in this role.
SRK is his usual best.
But I couldn't sit through this movie pleasantly. Would have avoided watching this had I read reviews.
Beauty and the Beast (2017)
Maybe a one time watch but didn't meet the high standards of Disney movies.
This movie doesn't match the high standards of Disney movies and I would have rather seen this made into an animation than with real life actors. I expected a big deal and I found no substance. Also I could have done with a little less of Gaston ! A whole song for him? Really? I think I saw Gaston in the movie much more than Belle and the Beast.
The Big Bang Theory (2007)
Too much stereotypes, at times amusing.
Many parts of this show is amusing because of Sheldon's blunt social skills and seemingly autistic tendencies (even if people deny it).
Bernadette's sweet but evil character is hilarious for me many times!! It's also a good delve from the general sweet and short girl. A refreshing change.
Howard is a character I find unbearable most of the times for one particular reason. I'm not comfortable pointing that out. But the stereotype he has been portrayed into is something partly offensive even if it's true on some level and problematic for people who are not like him.
Penny's character as a blonde who's socially smart in getting free drinks is yet again a stereotype which is unfair to blondes who are unlike her. But the fact that she can act and therefore aids Sheldon in his Web series 'Flags' makes him realise that not everyone has to be book smart.
Rajesh Koothrapalli is a ridiculous character on the show. By ridiculous I mean over stereotyped. An Indian boy whose parents look north Indian, whose surname is south Indian, who has servants (child labor), cannot talk to girls without drinking and who always shouts about being brown. All of this may be true but no individual has all of these problems and stereotyping this is problematic for individuals who have to keep convincing that not all Indians act like him. His character is utter disgrace and I wonder why the actor even agreed on performing as Rajesh. He's an astronomer who has better things to do other than lamenting over the failures of his love life.
Riverdale (2017)
Intriguing, impressive, lame at times and too many plots to follow up.
It's complicated for me to offer an objective review here as the comic series is very personal to me. I grew up reading Archie Comics along with many other comics.
Let me start with saying that the Riverdale TV series has hardly anything common with the comics which was initially heartbreaking and shocking for me as I was looking forward to having some amusing college tales here. Nevertheless I caught upto reality soon enough and anyway continued watching it even though I disliked it after a point (can't tell because it would be a spoiler). Btw I also feel like this show shouldn't be watched by teenagers. It's quite dark.
I love the character sketch of the characters on the show because unlike the comic books, Riverdale is very realistic. Here everyone has 'good' and 'bad' traits in their personality and all the characters are gray which has added depth to the story line. Haters can hate. No issues. But I have been hooked onto this show for it's unexpected plot twists caused by a certain father figure*wink wink*. Season 3 is darker because one of the mother figures I had thought to be good seems to be delusional and therefore a pinch of sinister element has been introduced into the story. Still waiting for the reality to be shown to us.
You might feel like giving up watching this but there is a possibility you might even want to unearth the suspense behind all that is happening. My curiosity is one of the reasons I'm watching it till the end.
But I have got to say that the s3 story was manifested rather wonderfully with elements of suspense, fear, loss and I expected a lot from it. But the end was unbelievably simple and anti-climatic. Disappointed.
I have got to say that the way the plots have been weaved to connect everything in this little village to everything is impressive. But s3 has got me regretting thinking this. Expecting much more from the entire unit of Riverdale. Good luck.!!
Friends (1994)
Real friendship is a prominent theme. Absolutely love it.
Should you even be looking up a review? :D
This show is my absolute favourite one which I watch every day.
A story of 6 friends who in their early 20s are trying to make it on the outskirts of New York City. All of these 6 friends have different personality traits and even so they are the thickest of friends. They have different family backgrounds and with their stash of insecurities they manage to live a life around it sometimes with the help of their friends. They can be vulnerable and open with each other which makes them family!! They grow over the years with experience and the show has moments where some characters think in retrospect feeling fulfilled but at the same time new challenges erupt and they draw hope from seeing how far they have come.
I have listened to some people claiming how friends is just a bunch of losers who sit over at the coffee shop and whine about life. But I disagree and say that it's much more than that. They do not always whine and complain. They support and cheer on each other. Help each other with their shortcoming and fears. They are genuinely happy when their friend is happy and sad when their friend is sad. One would be lucky to have one good friend in this age and time.
All in all it's a wonderful series and all the best when you reach the last episode in the past season. It's going to break your heart as you will have loved it very much.
One Day at a Time (2017)
Funny, thought provoking, emotional, boring, surprising - Basically a full on family drama.
Let me try to write an unbiased opinion of this show. If you are someone who loves family shows that contain humor, pain, irritating people, surprises then there is a good chance you would love this show. For me, I love this show in parts. I found some parts to be extensive and therefore boring. Nevertheless you may like it. The reason I have given just 8 stars is because it's not one of the shows I can watch 'n' number of times.
Why I love this show is mainly because I love characters which portray that age is just a number and if you really live life and enjoy it, it can be rewarding. Plus I love realistic family drama shows. One of the many reasons I absolutely love Lydia (the grandmother) in the show. The doting grandmother in denial of old age (in a good way), the caring, overprotective mother who can sometimes overlook the feeling of her daughter but nevertheless everything becomes alright yes!
Penelope, her daughter, is a strong single mother who has some crazy Cuban genes (no offence, I actually love her for that. It's very funny) who tries to balance her personal life (her kids, her mother and the dating life) and is getting better at that.
Elena is her daughter who is very enthusiastic and often comes out strongly with matters concerning politics and the environment. Many people find her preachy etc. but I think it's very normal to come across that way as a teenager who is learning new things every day and trying to deconstruct many of the biased and unfair systems of our society involving cultural, social and political aspects. Personally I think a TV show that portrays it's teenage characters with a thought provoking mind is better and healthier than TV shows portraying otherwise (no offense to them. I understand their point but repetitive shows about the consequences of peer pressure is not healthy nor has it got something good to offer for a change as per my opinion).
Schneider is another character who is seen barging into their household uninvited and gradually becomes a part of the Alvarez family. A very cool character.
All in all once I watched season 1 I couldn't wait for season 2 and now I can't wait for season 3!! :)