Batman Begins

I remember watching Batman Begins in high school. I actually watched
it like a regular super hero movie. Since the release of The Dark
Knight Rises is nearing, I thought I might just revisit this widely
respected franchise. I also thought of inculcating some admiration for
Nolan, because I am one of those very few (hated) people who do not
appreciate the Godly presence of Nolan.

I discovered a new found respect for Nolan after rewatching this first
installment of the franchise. The way how Nolan has gone ahead and
portrayed Batman is what makes him special. More than being a super
hero, Batman is more about the dark shade of life. How you magnify the
after effects of misfortune and create a super human.

Batman begins progresses irregularly. The story set up is very
different, but what matters is how this legend called Batman is shaped
by Nolan.

It's hard to believe that this is just a beginning. Because a
beginning like this means, that something legendary is in the making,
for cinema to remember till the end of time.

My rating - 3/5

A Love to Hide

A Love to Hide (French title: Un amour à taire) is a french movie made for television which was aired in 2005. The movie revolves around the very depressing and horrifying Nazi war. 

The movie does not depict gore or violence like any other movie talking about the same subject. It shakes you from an emotional front. The story progresses in such a way that the war ends up being a very minuscule element, serving just a back drop to the movie.


The screen play of the movie is very gripping. Therefore, there isn't a lag in the story progression. The actors are pretty convincing in their roles, therefore even though you're dependent on the sub titles while watching the movie, you don't feel any kind of a disconnect with the movie. 


The movie describes the catastrophic effects of war on a complex relationship and how it effects a family as a whole. The movie also raises a questions on religion-based bias and how an entire world blinded by war, fails to understand that love is beyond every man-made segregation of religion, race and country.

Considering that the movie is a war-based one, it selectively picks up a smaller story in a larger scenario. However, the story that's told is commendable as it's unique and does make a connect at an emotional level. A serious movie watch-er won't be disappointed after watching this one. 

My rating- 3/5

Socha Na Tha

Socha Na Tha, the directorial debut of the now-acclaimed director Imtiaz Ali. Looking at this movie as his directorial debut I must say that it's quite a story.

More than Imtiaz Ali, it's Abhey Deol's debut that impressed me as far as this movie is concerned. The guy was phenomenal, so much into the character.

The movie as a whole is good but tends to lag. But the little flaws don't matter much because Imtiaz Ali has grown as a film maker and this movie which is his first one, may not be his best but is definitely good as it presents a story that is different and isn't stale.

My Rating- 2.75/5

Match point [2005]

A strictly okay-ish movie in my opinion, tells a not-so-normal story in a very predictable manner. Drags a little, tries to add an element of surprise to the story but ends up being a pretty normal movie.

I’ve seen really bad movies too. I’m not saying that this is a bad movie however there is nothing special about it too. Watch this one just in case there is nothing else to watch. You won’t be disappointed by the story; however you won’t really be that amused too.

My rating-2/5