mayankgates Reviews

Defiance (I) (2008)

One of the Best WW2 Movie

[10/10 · 24 August 2011]

Defiance is one of the best WW2 movies I have ever seen. Its a remarkable real life story of the Bielski Brothers and their struggle during the Second World War. How they not only manages to keep themselves alive but another 1000 Jews by hiding in the forest.

The movie starts with the 4 Bielski Brothers struggle and soon they aid more and more Jews people and help them survive. At first these four brothers wanted to kill Nazis to take revenge of their family's killing but soon they realize that best way to defeat Nazis us by staying alive.

Its a remarkable piece of cinema about real live heroes. The story will touch your heart. How these 4 brothers gives hope to thousands of Jews people. While watching movie, you will come to know about the extreme conditions these people overcame to survive. Since its based on real live events, watching this movie becomes even more enjoyable experience.

Mr James Bond - Daniel Craig has played the role of Tuvia Bielski, the eldest of four brothers and the leader of the group. With this movie Daniel Craig has proved that he a very good actor. Not for once in the movie you will feel this is James Bond. The intensity in his eyes is remarkable.

The remaining cast has also performed very well in the movie. The movie has perfectly managed to showcase the struggle of Jews and their condition in Europe during the WW2. Its a fantastic movie that you surely gonna enjoy.

Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara (2011)

Rip Off of Several Hollywood Movies

[2/10 · 17 July 2011]

Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara is another film from Bollywood that is rip off of several Hollywood movies. There is nothing new in the theme of the movie and neither Zoya Khan has tried to present anything new. Plot is predictable and will remind you of several Hollywood movies like Bucket List, Hangover, Wild Hogs etc. It has taken several elements from the road trip movies of Hollywood therefore its not fun to watch the movie.

If you have seen some of the finest road trip movies from Hollywood than you are not going to like Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara. The acting of all the lead actors is good and you will like the movie if you haven't seen the movies mentioned above.

Tees Maar Khan (2010)

Worst Movie of 2010

[1/10 · 26 December 2010]

TMK is the worst movie of 2010. The story is awful and direction of Farah Khan is even more awful. I wish Farah had put more effort in script rather than songs. Apart from Akshay Kumar nothing is this movie is good. Some of his cheeky dialogues will make you laugh but again its not worth to watch the movie.

Movie has copied several scenes from various movies and Farah has tried to put all Masala in the movie for which she is famous for. But unfortunately story don't have the weight to carry this movie. Senseless jokes are not going to make a movie entertaining.

Don't watch the movie. That's my verdict. Forget about previous movies of Farah Khan, they were good because of SRK and the direction tips she were getting from Karan Johar. This movie seems good only during the songs.

Worst movie of 2010.

Guzaarish (2010)

Terrible Remake of The Sea Inside

[1/10 · 19 November 2010]

Guzaarish is a shameless copy of the film "The Sea Inside". Apart from the acting of Hrithik Roshan movies doesn't have much to see. Hrithik Roshan has played the role of paralyzed man to perfection. Rai has also acted decently but at the end of the day, movie is pathetic and does not even come close to "The Sea Inside".

The movie also seems to have take some inspiration from the movie "The Prestige". Overall its very predictable movie, you can tell easily what's going to happen next. Music my Sanjay Leela Bhansali is awful and does not go well with the movie.

If you haven't seen "The Sea Inside" then give it a try. If you are one of like me who have then skip the movie. The movie is terrible remake of The Sea Inside.

Ghajini (2008)

Not Upto Its Hype

[1/10 · 25 December 2008]

There are already many reviews of Ghajini even before its release. All who follows bollywood forums knows that there is a fight between Aamir and SRK fans and since Rab Ne has become such a hit Aamir fans are having hard time swallowing it. That's why you are seeing lots of great reviews of Ghajini for past 4 days.

Luckily I am neither Aamir or SRK fan. I just came back watching Ghajini and I will say its a big disappointment. I don't need to tell about the story because everyone knows about it.

Film has a good first part mostly because of Asin, She has done a remarkable job only bright thing about this film. Where Aamir has you know worked more on his 8 Pack Abs and nothing more. He did not put much effort as he usually does. Result after the death of Asin films gets boring its more action, senseless action. If you are trying to get over 26/11 don't watch this movie as everything you watched on Television about 26/11 will come flashing in front of your eyes. Any way another weak link about the movie is Giya Khan, She just can't act. Director has tried to fix all these problems with more and more action which is impressive if you don't watch Hollywood Movies but If you have watched some good Hollywood Action Movies, you will find Ghajini's action ordinary.

This film is remake of a tamil movie with same name but when you watch the movie you'll find that it has taken lots of scenes from successful Hollywood Movies as well like Hulk and many more. Its not a movie but Hindi verison of trailers of many Hollywood Movies.

Only watch it if you are Aamir Khan's fan or you like action movies otherwise skip this movie. It has nothing what we use to see in Aamir's movies.