Next Three Days [2010]

I loved this movie. A neat little plot. Good story progression. Nicely executed.

Was on the edge of my seat as soon as the movie took off. Russell Crowe is awesome as the lead with the right amount of intensity to carry it off. Highly recommended.

Also, there was also an appearance by this guy who played Marv in the Home Alone series. Kinda went nostalgic there.

This is an awesome movies, tells you as to how far one can go under the influence of this drug called "Love", and it's always worth it.

My rating - 4/5

The Doors

Ever since I'd discovered music by The Doors, I'd wanted to watch this movie. Personally I really like some songs by this band. Jim Morrison's voice is hypnotic.

Just like his voice, the movie is hypnotic too. So hypnotic that you would want to go for a little nap, just to survive this movie.

The Doors, tries to be a biopic about the great band that we know of. But it just ends up talking about Jim Morrison, makes me think, why did they name the movie "The Doors" then ?

The movie tries hard to depict the contraversial moments of the band as accurately as possible, due to which the story progression suffers. The scenes are shot in parts, describing each gig by the band. It never looks like a single movie altogether.

What this movie lacks completely, are the emotions. Morrison is depicted as the usual "Sex, drugs and rock n roll" star. But nothing more than that.

You can let this one pass. Even if you're a Doors fan like myself. You can just trip to their awesome music for 2 whole hours than watch this boring movie.

My rating- 2/5 [ 1 mark just for Morrison's voice in the movie ]

Tintin [2011]

What does one expect from an animation movie? An adventurous tale, sprinkled with innocent humour, a tight plot and breath taking animation effects. Tintin delivers just that.

A great story, awesome animation sequences, good story progression and very funny at times. You'll watch it with a child like wonder and shall be entertained. Also, if you have a younger sibling? Take them along, just like I did. You'll feel good, just like me.

My rating- 3/5 [There could've been more 3D oriented scenes. Yeah, just that. Overall, a great movie]

LA Confidential [1997]

Another movie off the imdb top 100 list. Expected it to be an action movie with some good old 90s charm. But it's a thriller, a genre that doesn't go too well with me. A lot of things go on, in the movie and while you're watching it, you're enjoying less and thinking more. However those who're into the thriller genre may like it, that's why it's there in the top 100 movies of all time.

Russell Crowe is a bad ass cop and the high light of the movie. Also, the plot is thrilling enough, for those who enjoy such movies.

My Rating- 2/5

Atonement [2011]

A great movie, which tells a peculiar story but eventually turns it into a beautiful tale.

The story progression is slow, so you'll have to remain calm and let the story unfold. But as soon as all the shades are added, a beautiful picture will finally be complete.

Other notable points are the screen play, and the background music, which high lights a "sound" that you'll know once you watch the movie.

My rating - 3.5/5

Rockstar [2011]

To be frank I was just expecting that this movie would be about a random boy, making it big, battling addictions and finally collapsing. But the movie surprised me. Yep.

I won't discuss the entire story of the movie. But Rockstar is actually a love story and rock n roll is just used as a backdrop. The actual "Rock stars" like Morrison, Cobain were actually fighting a battle with themselves and with their lives overall. However, the movie does not depict anything similar, but manages to tell a tale of love, sprinkled with some good music. Although the movie makers were trying hard to depict Ranbir like the cliche rock star who's a stoner in response to a miserable state of mind.

However, it seems like they were trying to exaggerate his rage just to match his persona with a typical rock star. The overall progression of the story is good, but at times it is too abrupt and fast. Thumbs up to the cinematography, Ranbir, Nargis and the music which blends nicely with the movie.

Overall, Rockstar is a good movie which does not try to be cliche but manages to tell a beautiful story about a beautiful emotion they call "love".

My rating- 3/5

..Let the opening credits roll..

I hereby take an oath that whenever I shall watch a movie. I shall write about it over here. My opinions shall be true and not biased, I shall also ensure that I don't post any spoilers to ruin the experience of fellow movie watchers.

I also promise that movies shall always be a part of my life, helping me open new doors of my perspective.

Punkster.

PS- Let the movie watching begin.