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Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984)
Not worth an Indiana Jones movie
After seeing raiders of the lost ark and the last crusade, I had great hopes from this movie. But was clearly disappointed. Neither the humor nor the excitement matches the other two movies in the series. Also, the pattern seems to repeat and the novelty seems to have disappeared in this movie. Also, the Indian tribe seems a lot over exaggerated and neither funny nor scary. It was only uninteresting and boring to say the least. However, as you would expect in a Spielberg movie, the movie has its moments, though they are few. Amrish Puri is far better in the Shyam Benegal or Govind Nihalani movies. Roshan Seth's role is minuscule. Ford is good as usual. Overall a disappointing movie. I would rather watch an E.T or Raiders of the last ark to enjoy a Spielberg movie.
Behold a Pale Horse (1964)
An excellent movie
I watched this movie, and like most of the people have already expressed it, must say that this is truly a classic. The acting crew is excellent with Peck, Shariff and Quinn giving some very intense performances. But the surprise package is the boy who crosses over to the French part where he goes in search of Manueal to ask him to avenge his father's death at the hands of Vinollas. I often read comments that Peck is stuff or wooden on occasions, but I find him one of the most intense actors because of his ability to convey through his eyes. Like most actors, he is gifted of conveying a lot more through his eyes than his body might suggest. He conveys the frailing Manuel artigez here very well. We know that Manuel is tired and wary of the struggle he has pursued so passionately. Full credit to Peck for portraying that very effectively. Omar Shariff is also brilliant as the confused priest. Quinn is natural and we feel a certain angst against him, I do not know why. The end is excellent which again, conveys the human side of Manuel very well. All in all, an excellent movie worth watching on a calm Sunday afternoon.
Satyakam (1969)
Excellent - A slogan to go back to basic virtues
Known for his bigger hits like Golmaal and Abhimaan, Hrishikesh Mukherjee is not credited much for this master piece. But this is truly a classic. Not the routine 'time pass' movie. It hits you. The cast is very good. It exposes the human weakness. A true "truth speaking" person does not muster courage to protect the exploited Sharmila only to later marry her. However, its later and she has been abused the prince. The predicaments shown are so common and so is the acceptance or compromise, hiding our weakness as 'being practical'. And yet SatyaPriya keeps fighting. Some of the scenes are so difficult to forget: - The big politician coming to Dharmendra's house and blessing him and when he leaves the pride with which Sharmila sees Dharmendra. - At the deathbed, when she fights with him to sign on the tender, and he signs it silently and then she realises her mistake and tears and it and he only smiles with satisfaction. - The scene where the son scolds the grandfather (Ashok Kumar) that he is telling a lie and the grand father realises the folly.
Don't watch for entertainment, this is for self introspection.