Return of the Blogger- The Dilemma

Yet another romantic comedy under the list is Vince Vaughn's dilemma . Here's the reason why i enjoy romantic comedies - 1. they smooth your mind 2. they remind you of that special girl , 3. they make you happy and at the end of the day thats what matters. So when when both Vince Vaughn and kevin james (popular since the will smith starrer hitch) teams i am sure not to miss it as it promises to be a roller coaster ride of laughter. Vince Vaughn's has the necessary elements in his acting to hold together a proper comedy film and get away with it (except for the Movie break up with jennifer aniston which bombed).This movie brings up two beautiful female leads played by my favorite Jennifer Connely known for her role in Di Caprio's blood diamond and very raunchy Winona Ryder.

Here's a short synopsis that leaves you in a dilemma-
Since college, confirmed bachelor Ronny and happily married Nick have been through thick and thin. Now partners in an auto design firm, the two pals are vying to land a dream project that would launch their company. With Ronny's girlfriend, Beth, and Nick's wife, Geneva, by their sides, they're unbeatable. But Ronny's world is turned upside down when he inadvertently sees Geneva out with another man and makes it his mission to get answers. As the amateur investigation dissolves his world into comic mayhem, he learns that Nick has a few secrets of his own. Now, with the clock ticking and pressure mounting on the biggest presentation of their careers, Ronny must decide what will happen if he reveals the truth to his best friend.

The entire movie gives spotlight to Vaughn's character who has to decide between work and friendship and ultimate truth . There a lot of enjoyable scenes such as the break into Geneva's boyfriends house and one where they plan an intervention for Vaughn's at his house. This movie combines slapstick humor along with moral to make this a perfect watch for both couples and friends looking for some fun. The movie keeps the flow of comedy at such a rate that your not falling of your chair laughing or are you held up waiting for that big laughter scene.

Details-
Directed by Ron Howard
Produced by Brian Grazer
Vince Vaughn
Written by Allan Loeb
Starring Vince Vaughn
Kevin James
Music by Hans Zimmer
Lorne Balfe
Cinematography Salvatore Totino
Editing by Mike Hill
Dan Hanley
Distributed by Universal Pictures
Release date(s) January 14, 2011
Running time 118 minutes
Country United States
Language English
Budget $70–75 million
Gross revenue $61,828,070

Theatre- Dubai mall Multiplex, Uae

Final word-
I am going for 3/5 for Universal pictures Dilemma. Guys and Gals let there be no Dilemma in watching this movie cause its sure to entertain.

Return of the Blogger- No strings attached

So its that time of the year again ...you know what i am talking about ...Valentine's day... a day where hearts get broken and love gets made at the same time....So it was only perfect i caught one of the highly anticipated romantic comedy of the year - no strings attached . Sure each year valentines day makes Hollywood churns out their drum roll of such movies , but no strings attached proves its a bit different from the lot. The combination of ashton kutcher and natalie portman makes all the magic work in this wonderful romantic comedy . The movie has a lot of sexual content and most of the humour is based around sexual activity , so i wouldnt recommend this for take your kids out for a movie day, but would recommend this for all the new couples and the old ones looking for a come back. This movie nonetheless gets you in the mood.( Unfortunately i watched with 4 dudes so it was kinda of a bummer).

Here's a short synopsis for you to string the story together -
Emma and Adam are life-long friends who almost ruin everything by having sex one morning. In order to protect their friendship, they make a pact to keep their relationship strictly "no strings attached." "No strings" means no jealousy, no expectations, no fighting, no flowers, no baby voices. It means they can do whatever they want, whenever they want, in whatever public place they want, as long as they don't fall in love. The question becomes -- who's going to fall first? And can their friendship survive?

Natalie portman gets on your nerve in certain scenes where you just wish kutcher would dump her, but her crazy acts make way for more cute and humorous touches in the movie . As for Kutcher he play his role to perfection , the ultimate chocolate boy. This movies brings back the genre of good romantic comedies or chick flicks as some may refer to it. A perfect movie to take your girlfriend out to or the chick you want to propose to or the girl who you want to make the natalie portman of your life (ie an everlasting one night stand ),

Theater seen from - Inox Bangalore

Details -
Directed by Ivan Reitman
Produced by Jeffrey Clifford
Joe Medjuck
Ivan Reitman
Screenplay by Elizabeth Meriwether
Story by Elizabeth Meriwether
Mike Samonek
Starring Natalie Portman
Ashton Kutcher
Music by John Debney
Cinematography Rogier Stoffers
Editing by Dana E. Glauberman
Studio Paramount Pictures
Release date(s) January 21, 2011
Running time 110 minutes
Country United States
Language English
Budget $25 million[1]
Gross revenue $88.4 million[2

Final word-
I am going with 3/5 for paramount pictures "No strings Attached" because sometimes you dont listen to the critics , sometimes you just follow you heart and go for that romantic comedy whether they call it a chick flick or not .
PS - make sure you watch it with your girlfriend/wife and not a guy cause otherwise you might end up missing her a lot during this movie or missing that girl you like (as in my case;).

Return of the Blogger- Season of the Witch

Okay here i am back again after what seems to be ages , am sure my post have stopped but not my habit of been engaged in the art of movie watching. Well now this movie is one of the several movies i caught in the theater over the last month.

So i begin my grand comeback with none other than nicholas cage's season of the witch. A much awaited movie by me but not by the rest of the audiences . In times where movies like orphan and uninvited try to spook you with their eerie depictions of children as per se ghosts and the truimph of paranormal activity in scaring people out of their seats with nothing less than a camcorder footage surely seems to click these days, but still the good old days of horror mixed with action seemed to be missing. Reminiscing the good old days of the evil dead series , where the main lead our hero battles forces of evil and zombies across time lines seemed to be the write amount of popcorn crunching horror we needed those days and thats what exactly the season of the witch delivers.

Here's a small synopsis which leaves you bewitched -
A medieval knight undertakes a mission pitting him against a devious witch and making him the last hope for the world against an ancient and dark force. His faith broken by years of battle as a crusader, Behmen returns to central Europe to find his homeland decimated by the Black Plague. While searching for food and supplies at the Palace at Marburg, Behmen and his trusted companion, Felson are apprehended and ordered by the dying Cardinal to deliver a young peasant girl - believed to be the witch responsible for the Plague - to a remote abbey where her powers can be destroyed. Behmen agrees to the assignment but only if the peasant girl is granted a fair trial. As he and five others set off on this dangerous journey, they realize with mounting dread that the cunning girl is no ordinary human, and that their mission will pit them against an evil that even in these dark times they never could have imagined.

Well now that you know the plot line , here's why i suggest you go watch the movie-
1.Your a die hard Nicholas Cage fan (like me)
2.Your really turned on by witches
3.You just love horror movies
4.You have a girlfriend and want to take her out for a spook
5.Your a movie buff like me

Details
Directed by Dominic Sena
Produced by Alex Gartner
Charles Roven
Screenplay by Bragi F. Schut
Starring Nicolas Cage
Ron Perlman
Music by Atli Örvarsson
Cinematography Amir Mokri
Editing by Mark Helfrich
Dan Zimmerman
Studio Relativity Media
Release date(s) January 7, 2011
Running time 98 minutes
Country United States
Language English
Budget US$40 million[1]
Gross revenue $68.4 million

Final word-
I am going with 2.5/5 for the season of the witch, surely it doesn't leave you pissing in your pants like some of those japanese horror movie but it provides the right amount of horror and action in its running time , after all guys who wants to go home scared right.

The 3D extravaganza : Toy story 3

Our second last stop along our way , brings us to the beloved toy story series .There are some movies which we hold dear to our heart which we enjoyed during our childhood days, for example am sure we all enjoyed the tom and jerry series when we were all young but make a movie about tom and jerry and i doubt how many of us will actually go see that movie. The greatest example is the Scooby day movie which bombed at the box office. Thats what actually went wrong with toy story , but the 3D i guess is an add on feature i guess

Here's a little synopsis for you to play with-
Woody and Buzz had accepted that their owner Andy would grow up someday, but what happens when that day arrives? In the third installment, Andy is preparing to depart for college, leaving his loyal toys troubled about their uncertain future.

You all must be wondering why such a short synopsis , that's cause there's not much in this movie to talk about. Its strictly children only , appeals only to the light hearted . Me and my bro was so bored that we walked out of the theater. Want to reminiscence your old childhood days , go for this one or go for it only for the kids and doze off in that nice comfy chair at the multiplex
3D rating-
Not as hyped in the trailer , okay enough to keep the kids busy. 3D is just an add on feature i guess

Details
Also Known As:
Toy Story III
Production Status: Released
Genres: Action/Adventure, Comedy, Animation and Sequel
Running Time: 1 hr. 38 min.
Release Date: June 18th, 2010 (wide)
MPAA Rating: G
Distributors:
Walt Disney Studios Distribution

Final word-
Here's the thing either toy story has lost its charm or its just that i have grown up i guess. But its a must watch for all the toddlers i guess.

The 3D extravaganza :Final destination 4

Third pit stop on our journey takes us to the much hyped series of final destination, here's one series which goes to prove the point that sequels don't usually match the originals in any sort of way. That's probably one of the reasons they made the last (hopefully) a 3D version. For all those who don't know what FD means - here's the theme a group of people survive a horrible accident or incident in which they were supposedly to have lost their lives , but gets saved by a one man's premonition only to get hunted down by death in weirdest possible manners ever . I know weird right , but its gore made it a hit for the first two series.

Here's a little synopsis to risk your life on-
On what should have been a fun-filled day at the races, Nick O'Bannon has a horrific premonition in which a bizarre sequence of events causes multiple race cars to crash, sending flaming debris into the stands, brutally killing his friends and causing the upper deck of the stands to collapse on him. When he comes out of this grisly nightmare Nick panics, persuading his girlfriend, Lori, and their friends, Janet and Hunt, to leave... escaping seconds before Nick's frightening vision becomes a terrible reality. Thinking they've cheated death, the group has a new lease on life, but unfortunately for Nick and Lori, it is only the beginning. As his premonitions continue and the crash survivors begin to die one-by-one--in increasingly gruesome ways--Nick must figure out how to cheat death once and for all before he, too, reaches his final destination.

Here's the thing about final destination , after some time you just get tired of people dying around you in all wildest manners possible. Come on killed by a screw , really. But for all you sadistic people who are really into Gore fest this is definitely a treat for you guys , take that girl who dumped you for this movie and watch her scream he he .
3D experience -
Awesome 3D experience , really enhances the little details such as the flying objects, my favorite scene is one in which the screw flies straight into your eyes from the screen. Another ,movie probably saved by 3D technology

Details
Also Known As:
Final Destination 4
Final Destination: Death Trip
Production Status: Released
Genres: Science Fiction/Fantasy and Suspense/Horror
Running Time: 1 hr. 22 min.
Release Date: August 28th, 2009 (wide)
MPAA Rating: R for strong violent/gruesome accidents, language and a scene of sexuality.

Final word-
See it only in 3D or if your really a fan of the FD series and remember the tag line everyone dies one way or the other literally

The 3D extravaganza : How to train your dragon

Our next stop in the 3D world is an animated movie -
"HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON" sounds cocky doesn't it, but don't worry its one of the coolest animation's released this season . It brings two of the most ferocious characters in folklore - Dragons and vikings together and believe me its an awesome combination .

Here's a short synopsis for you to feed your dragon-
A Viking teenager named Hiccup lives on the island of Berk, where fighting dragons is a way of life. The teen's smarts and offbeat sense of humor don't sit too well with his tribe or its chief... who just happens to be Hiccup's father. However, when Hiccup is included in Dragon Training with the other Viking teens, he sees his chance to prove he has what it takes to be a fighter. But when he encounters (and ultimately befriends) an injured dragon, his world is flipped upside down, and what started out as Hiccup's one shot to prove himself turns into an opportunity to set a new course for the future of the entire tribe.

The movie brings that little kid in us out and makes us to scream and laugh each time hiccup and his pet dragon night wing goes out for an adventure . Its a must watch for all ages .
3D experience
Amazing 3D , doesn't feel like its animated movie at times, my favorite 3D scene is when the fog appears and trees come out of the screen and the way night wing flies around . See it in fully loaded 3D theater

Details
Genres: Action/Adventure, Comedy, Kids/Family, Science Fiction/Fantasy, Animation and Adaptation
Running Time: 1 hr. 30 min.
Release Date: March 26th, 2010 (wide)
MPAA Rating: PG for sequences of intense action and some scary images, and brief mild language.

Final word
A must watch for all ages , you better go watch , in case you ever think of getting a dragon for yourself , you dont wanna get burned by your own pet do you

The 3D extravaganza : Alice in wonderland

Here my next series blog and its dedicated to the new thing on the block, that's right 3-D technology. Okay here's how 3D first touched my life, in form of the malayalam movie "My dear kuttichathan" a children s pic which had all the ingredients of the late 90's imagination of the innocent child's fantasy , floating balloons , big tub ice creams , demons and all of that too in 3D . After which it seemed the 3D genre died , but then cameroon stepped in and showed us all what the world of 3D can do to main stream cinema with "Avatar". It seemed at one time Avatar sparked off a new generation of movies , like the matrix with its gravity defying stunts. Then came Blitz of 3D tvs, movies, live programs and 3D games. So here's my review dedicated to the world of the 3D.

First stop is none other a remake of the classic "Alice in wonderland" .
With big names such as Anne hathway and Johnny Depp , Tim burton's movie promises creation of the classic in 3D
Here's a short synopsis for you wander on-
19-year-old Alice returns to the whimsical world she first encountered as a young girl, reuniting with her childhood friends: the White Rabbit, Tweedledee and Tweedledum, the Dormouse, the Caterpillar, the Cheshire Cat, and of course, the Mad Hatter. Alice embarks on a fantastical journey to find her true destiny and end the Red Queen's reign of terror.

Here's the thing about this movie, if it wasnt for the 3D , this movie probably would have bombed at the box office. The only worth while character is the mad hatter played by none other our favorite "Johnny depp", alice seems to lack emotion and queen looks like she about to blow gas all the time. The movie lacks the awe and wonder of the original book and tend to stick the pattern followed by movies like narnia and LOTR.

3D experience -
Got to give it the Disney 3D lab they did their job perfectly to save this movie , my favorite 3D part is the credits where the leaves fall out of the screen. Mind you i watched this in superb Disney approved theater in kuala lampur. Need not be the same everywhere


Details
Also Known As:
Alice (Walt Disney Pictures)
Alice in Wonderland
Production Status: Released
Genres: Science Fiction/Fantasy and Adaptation
Running Time: 1 hr. 49 min.
Release Date: March 5th, 2010 (wide)
MPAA Rating: PG for fantasy action/violence involving scary images and situations, and for a smoking caterpillar.
Distributors:
Walt Disney Pictures

Final word-
here's my say about the movie - Watch it only if its in 3D and if your a fan of the book .