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Mathimithran T
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Mathimithran posted a review for The Invisible Man in Movies
There is something to be said for not showing or revealing too much too quickly and, while the trailer gives the main plot twist away -which I do deplore as not knowing for certain and for as long as possible whether Elizabeth Moss' character was crazy or not would certainly have added another layer to the story-, this new iteration of "The Invisible Man" is a solid and suspenseful thriller (?) that had my pulse quickening many more times than one. Moss' portrayal of Cecilia, a woman tormented by her ex- (and assumed dead) boyfriend, is very convincing. She teeters on the verge of a nervous breakdown for most of the film and at times it is very difficult to not want to scream at those around her (her sister, sister's boyfriend, the ex's brother, and various health and law enforcement officials) that they oughta take her seriously. But then again, we see the story unfold through her eyes therefore we are on her side from the get-go. To that effect, the ripe-with-tension first few minutes of the film very efficiently reel you in, in no small part due to the soundtrack (modern filmmakers are forever indebted to Christopher Nolan's "Inception" musical score, btw) which manages to transform the minimalist and open-concept house into an oppressive, quasi-claustrophobic set. From that point on, it is a deadly game of invisible-cat and mouse that unfolds in front of your eyes. Clues abound as to what Adrian's endgame might be but it is still not exactly child's play to piece it all together (not hard either, just a little bit more difficult than one would expect) therefore your attention is engaged and sustained throughout. If there is one bone to pick with the film at large, it might just be that Adrian's character is not fleshed out enough. Cecilia hints at the manipulation and mental anguish he put her through, and I feel it would have helped build tension even more had we been made privy to more of the backstory before the film's denouement. Other than this particular (and mostly inconsequential) nitpick, this is a very good film that will keep you on the edge of your seat.
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Mathimithran posted a review for 1917 in Movies
The ‘one-shot film’ and the ‘made-to-look-like-a-one-shot-film’ have been successfully done before, several times in fact. Most notably the Oscar-winning film Birdman which, barring one exception, gives the impression of having been filmed in a single shot. None of these films, however, have the scale or the ambition of 1917. Blake and Schofield, two young soldiers, are sent by a general across enemy lines to deliver an urgent message warning a British battalion about walking into an enemy trap. If they fail, or don’t get to the troops in time, 1600 soldiers could lose their lives, including Blake’s brother. So off they go, through eerily abandoned trenches, war-torn villages, past empty fields and farmhouses, into raging rivers, and between weaving lines of countless soldiers, even as they encounter traps, piles of corpses, German soldiers, fighter planes, and bombs. The camera follows them throughout, seemingly in real time, giving us an intimate experience as they’re worn down by stress, exhaustion, hunger and thirst, fear, and death. In staying so close to the two soldiers for the entire duration of their mission, and in listening to them talk about food, and rats, and winning medals, the film feels personal and ‘small’. You realise that the story of these two boys is one of many stories involving those affected by this enormous tragedy. It helps that the boys in question are played by relatively lesser-known actors. Dean Charles-Chapman as Blake, and George MacKay as Schofield vanish into their roles. Drawing us into the story, their faces evocatively convey the futility of war, the horrors of combat, and the fear of death. But the truth is that the story is slim, as if stripped down to aide the single-shot visual approach. As a result there are times when the film feels like an obstacle race, or a game with challenges to overcome on every level in order to move on to the next. It’s hard to explain but it feels simplistic in its depiction of war. Having said that it’s still a visually wondrous experience. What Deakins and Mendes have pulled off is incredible by any measure; this is the kind of film that the big screen was invented for. It’s also emotional and moving in parts. Mendes dedicates the film to his grandfather, who fought in the war, as we learn from a closing slate. How can you not appreciate why this episode from history means so much to him? I’m going with three-and-a-half out of five for 1917. There is a lot to admire and be awed by in this almost war classic.
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Mathimithran posted a review for Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan in Movies
Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan is just mindblowing and it'll keep you entertained throughout. I'd bet that your cheek bones will start aching in the first half as the punchlines are extraordinarily good that would make you laugh like hell. In the second half though, a lot of emotions are mixed with more punchlines and you would cry a bit, but the happy feeling is always there. Kudos to the director Hitesh Kewalya and yes he has achieved what he wanted to, by writing such a beautiful script and directing the same in the best way possible! The director has taken a sensitive topic, homosexuality, which is ofcourse legally approved in our country. However, it still remains a taboo in some parts of India. But, I think it may not be anymore after this movie's release. If more and more people from small towns watch this thought provoking film, which is told in a lighter way, the mindsets will change for sure and they would begin respecting and accepting the sexual orientation of their wards or loved ones for sure. Ayushmaan has added another feather in his cap. There are no words to describe his performance. Still I'll try...extraordinary, exceptional, brilliant, superlative....and so on. He's shining as gay, who's more confident (I mean on screen) than his partner, the debutante Jitendra Kumar's character, who's a bit shy and hesitant to open up about him with his family. But as an actor Jitendra Kumar is no less than the more experienced Ayushmaan as he delivers with much ease as Aman. These two look adorable on screen! Gajraj Rao and Neena Gupta pair is here to stay. They are great here too after the fabulous Badhaai Ho. Other supporting casts have done a terrific job as well! The songs and their sequences are totally enjoyable! Well done the whole cast and crew..you've done it like a team. This is an out and out comedy film. But it has a strong message. I'd again say that kudos to the director, as in this hilarious flick not a single scene is offending the LGBTQ community! A must watch and a repeated watch! Thanks much for reading my review guys!
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