The Movie Thread

maddy42 · 15th January 2009, 13:42

Just watched Oye lucky lucky oye.

A very good watch but on home video. The director is the same as khosla ka ghosla but doesnt hold on much in this movie unlike the prev one.

The delhi life is very well shown. I have no idea how things are there but i thoroughly enjoyed it. Paresh rawal has a great role in it.

The actress is real cute. I really liked her in this movie. Well she is neetu chandra(googled it out)

Dont miss this movie as it keeps u entertained

mobike008 · 16th January 2009, 10:26

Watched " Vacancy" starring Luke Wilson and Kate Beckinsale.

Very interesting and gripping movie. Though the concept is nothing to rave about. It certainly keeps you engrossed for 120 minutes of its duration.

Definetly worth a watch. Just ensure you see it with all lights turned out to make the movie total paisa vasool

3.5/5

Eddy · 16th January 2009, 11:30

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Originally Posted by sammyboy

Booked tickets for Chandni Chowk to China for Friday night

Looking forward to it

I too am going tonight, but the reviews are HORRIBLE. Someone said that it made Singh is King look like a good movie...

sameel · 16th January 2009, 11:38

same here heard bad bad reviews. i am switching off my logical side and going for this movie

amtak · 16th January 2009, 11:52

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Originally Posted by Eddy

I too am going tonight, but the reviews are HORRIBLE. Someone said that it made Singh is King look like a good movie...

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Originally Posted by sameel

same here heard bad bad reviews. i am switching off my logical side and going for this movie

Where has N_C disappeared suddenly? Missing his reviews!

hrishig · 16th January 2009, 12:04

Watched The Usual Suspects

Good movie!

sammyboy · 16th January 2009, 13:13

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Originally Posted by Eddy

I too am going tonight, but the reviews are HORRIBLE. Someone said that it made Singh is King look like a good movie...

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Originally Posted by sameel

same here heard bad bad reviews. i am switching off my logical side and going for this movie

Yeah saw TOI, it has given it 1.5* which is ridiculous considering the fact that they give every movie 3*. Maybe they wernt given free passes to the premier

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Lets see and decide

benbsb29 · 16th January 2009, 13:40

The music of CC2C in itself was uninspiring, to say the least. Lets see how the reviews pour in.

Brabus E V12 · 16th January 2009, 13:50

Finally saw Slumdog Millionaire yesterday!

What a nice movie! Agreed that it showed the poverty in India but then the story was based on the life of a slum boy. I loved the way how Jamal's life was connected with each and question he answered. The Colt, Benjamin Franklin.

There were a few flaws but then as someone said "Beauty results with flaws, mistakes and imperfection" and this was a beautiful gripping movie!

Oh and I knew the answer to the 1 Crore question..Sir Jack Hobbs!

amtak · 16th January 2009, 14:06

I simply didn't like SM. Plain boring.

V-16 · 16th January 2009, 15:37

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Originally Posted by Eddy

I too am going tonight, but the reviews are HORRIBLE. Someone said that it made Singh is King look like a good movie...

You didnt like Singh is King? I though it was a hilarious film. Of course it had too muchof Punjabi.

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Originally Posted by sameel

same here heard bad bad reviews. i am switching off my logical side and going for this movie

Thats the way to see movies today, especially comedies. I somehow think that Akshay Kumar does great slapstick.

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Originally Posted by sammyboy

Yeah saw TOI, it has given it 1.5* which is ridiculous considering the fact that they give every movie 3*. Maybe they wernt given free passes to the premier

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Lets see and decide

TOI reviews re never to be believed. They gave Oye Lucky Oye 4 stars. What a crap film that was. They will give every Amitabh starrer a four and five starrer.

Then they gave another stupid film four stars. "The president is coming".
what a total waste of time.
It makes us looks like buffoons. The actors (where did they pick the from) were all terrible and over actors. Not one, including Kokana even slightly amused me.
Agreed it has around 1.5 scenes which are funny, rest are all over hammed. In both the above, the audience should be given four stars for watching the film.

Not trusting times reviews anymore.

kalpeshc · 16th January 2009, 16:09

It takes all to make the world, doesn't it?

I loved Oye Lucky a lot actually and have kept on recommending it to all my friends. Maybe because I am a Mumbaikar and the Delhi essence in the movie was the attraction for me. I also loved the music (the main song that keeps playing) and the acting.

On the other hand Singh is King is a movie that I was not able to sit through willingly !! No substance and comedy was also not good.

To each his own!

But I agree with V16 - TOI reviews or for that matter review of any kind are to be taken with a pinch of salt.

hemanthisgreat · 16th January 2009, 16:18

I too felt OYE Lucky Oye was a good watch, and I would not give too much credit to Singh is king. It was just okay.

faithless_1984 · 16th January 2009, 17:09

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Originally Posted by mobike008

Man, the title sounds interesting. Can you throw more light on what the movie is all about?

Kinda late but still as i just watched this movie ill give it a try.

A professional photographer trying to get some interesting pics of the city notices something strange happening in the Subway at night.
People go missing whenever they take the last train so he starts to investigate it himself and ends up getting WAY more then what he bargained for.!
Its not just another slasher movie ,the story although a little far fetched is still quite gripping.

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Note: This one is not for weak hearted people.

Couldn't agree more ,its one of the goriest movie iv ever seen.!!

Eddy · 16th January 2009, 17:16

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Originally Posted by V-16

You didnt like Singh is King? I though it was a hilarious film. Of course it had too muchof Punjabi.

I hated the movie, even though I am a hardcore punjabi.

I love slapstick and leave-your-brain-behind kinda movies but I believe that such movies fall in two categories:

- Slapstick movies that make no sense but are still enjoyable because they are ggenuine attempts at making a foolish slapstick movie eg: Andaz Apna Apna

- Movies that try to fool the audience. They take a big star, make a larger than life movie, do extensive publicity and expect that the film will be a hit. I find such movies an insult to the junta's intelligence. Prime example: singh is king, tashan etc

Edit: I admit that there is a thin line between the two.

15th January 2009, 13:42	#2311
maddy42 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Coorg Posts: 2,140 Thanked: 1,375 Times View My Garage	Just watched Oye lucky lucky oye. A very good watch but on home video. The director is the same as khosla ka ghosla but doesnt hold on much in this movie unlike the prev one. The delhi life is very well shown. I have no idea how things are there but i thoroughly enjoyed it. Paresh rawal has a great role in it. The actress is real cute. I really liked her in this movie. Well she is neetu chandra(googled it out) Dont miss this movie as it keeps u entertained
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16th January 2009, 10:26	#2312
mobike008 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 11,764 Thanked: 15,163 Times View My Garage	Watched " Vacancy" starring Luke Wilson and Kate Beckinsale. Very interesting and gripping movie. Though the concept is nothing to rave about. It certainly keeps you engrossed for 120 minutes of its duration. Definetly worth a watch. Just ensure you see it with all lights turned out to make the movie total paisa vasool 3.5/5
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16th January 2009, 11:38	#2314
sameel BHPian Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: cochin Posts: 268 Thanked: 3 Times	same here heard bad bad reviews. i am switching off my logical side and going for this movie
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16th January 2009, 12:04	#2316
hrishig BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Pune Posts: 466 Thanked: 182 Times	Watched The Usual Suspects Good movie!
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16th January 2009, 13:40	#2318
benbsb29 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Brisbane Posts: 10,002 Thanked: 13,464 Times View My Garage	The music of CC2C in itself was uninspiring, to say the least. Lets see how the reviews pour in.
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16th January 2009, 13:50	#2319
Brabus E V12 BHPian Join Date: May 2008 Location: London/NewDelhi Posts: 392 Thanked: 56 Times	Finally saw Slumdog Millionaire yesterday! What a nice movie! Agreed that it showed the poverty in India but then the story was based on the life of a slum boy. I loved the way how Jamal's life was connected with each and question he answered. The Colt, Benjamin Franklin. There were a few flaws but then as someone said "Beauty results with flaws, mistakes and imperfection" and this was a beautiful gripping movie! Oh and I knew the answer to the 1 Crore question..Sir Jack Hobbs!
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16th January 2009, 14:06	#2320
amtak Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Mumbai - The city of Sea Link!!! Posts: 2,924 Thanked: 919 Times View My Garage	I simply didn't like SM. Plain boring.
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16th January 2009, 16:09	#2322
kalpeshc BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 537 Thanked: 140 Times	It takes all to make the world, doesn't it? I loved Oye Lucky a lot actually and have kept on recommending it to all my friends. Maybe because I am a Mumbaikar and the Delhi essence in the movie was the attraction for me. I also loved the music (the main song that keeps playing) and the acting. On the other hand Singh is King is a movie that I was not able to sit through willingly !! No substance and comedy was also not good. To each his own! But I agree with V16 - TOI reviews or for that matter review of any kind are to be taken with a pinch of salt.
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16th January 2009, 16:18	#2323
hemanthisgreat BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 594 Thanked: 51 Times View My Garage	I too felt OYE Lucky Oye was a good watch, and I would not give too much credit to Singh is king. It was just okay.
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