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1971: Beyond Borders (2017)
Avoid this movie if you have any self respect
I have to admit I had decided I am not going to like this movie before I watched it. After watching the movie promotions, trailers and interviews, I kind of gathered that there is no substance in the movie. Only thing that stands out about Major Ravi is his devotion for Mohanlal. Spot reviews from theaters (obviously by Mohanlal fans associations) sounded dubious. Most media reviews sounded rigged too. Despite all that I decided to give it my 2 hours.
When I saw a group of Indian soldiers led by Mohanlal jumped out of a military convoy holding machine guns and aimlessly scattering about with no skills and no practice, I knew this movie is not for me. I lasted for about 10 minutes after that. I had to walk out of the fiasco.
Similar to how internal trading is illegal in stock market, padded reviews by fans associations should be made illegal.
Angamaly Diaries (2017)
A brilliant movie
Watched this movie three times, each with different groups of people. Unfortunately none of the groups was impressed with this movie, but I loved it - better each time.
People dislike this movie for its foul language and general rowdy sequences. But I loved the movie because of how the scenes are intelligently connected to each other and how the director has extracted the best out of the actors. Everyone has acted well. Special mention has to be given to Antony Varghese and Sharath Kumar, but all others (Lichi, Pepe's sister etc) have given their best in their roles. I think the credit must go to the director.
Only during my second viewing did I notice that the climax sequence was one single shot. It is absolutely brilliantly done. It is amazing how naturally the actors join and leave the scene, slowly building up the tempo. Almost like watching a moving play. Those who haven't watched the movie - pay special attention to the sequence. It is a treat you don't want to miss.
It is good to see that this movie was received very well and has received many positive reviews. I was kind of disappointed that the people that I watched the movie with were not impressed. I guess I watched the movie with the wrong crowds :)