The Wrestler (2008)

First of all, this one is definitely for those who think this would be a cool wrestling flick portraying the life of a wrestler. This movie reveals much much more...it unveils the dramatic life story of an aging wrestler prone to injury both physically and emotionally.

Mickey Rourke is back in form!! All nominations that he has won so far are well deserved! He has already won the Golden Globe for his role in The Wrestler and is likely to go on and win the Oscar unless Sean Penn snatches it from him! This movie definitely would be the comeback vehicle for Rourke's struggling career. 

The movie has a tragic ending yet a feel good one as your heart is with Randy "The Ram" through out, the way he fights till the very end with a never say die attitude to life. Many movies have shown a distant relationship between daughter and father but by far this one leads the way, as the relationship over here is displayed far more authentically then any other movie. Marisa Tomei excels in the role of Cassidy. The authenticity to how fake wrestling is and how about it is scripted is simply remarkable. Director Darren Aronofsky deserves a pat on the back for his direction.

I was reading an article recently about good things happening to people who show a heart to fight when times are turbulent! The article talked about Robert Downey Jr, Colin Farrell and Mickey Rourke as they all have spent time of their lives in rehab and now are ahead of their dark pasts and enjoying what life has for them. Downey Jr has last year's biggest blockbuster Iron Man to his credit second only to The Dark Knight, Farrell is winning accolades and hearts yet again for last year's In Bruges and Rourke has been nominated for the Oscars for his mighty performance in The Wrestler. It will be interesting to see him in the sequel opposite to Downey Jr in Iron Man II as "Whiplash."

[9 outta 10 for me!!]

House MD S05E12

Whenever there is a guest appearance in a episode of a tv show, for obvious reasons you expect it to be great. For instance if you all recall appearances in House MD by David Morse (Disturbia, The Rock), Robin Tunney (Mentalist, Prison Break), Dominic Purcell (Lincoln Burrows from Prison Break) or Michael Weston as the private investigator were all pretty remarkable and added more crisp to House's personality.

This week's episode sees the special appearance by Michael Henderson (Torque). The episode talks about a patient trying to commit suicide as he cant be diagnosed with what he is suffering from. In comes Gregory House, throw in a bit of sarcasm, a few witty comments on Cuddy's dressing sense, in the last few moments of the episode House sees something lying around...thinks a bit...and case solved...everyone goes back home happy!! This sounds like any other routine episode of House MD, and probably thats why I did not really enjoy this week's episode!

Maybe because there have been some really OUTSTANDING episodes, (Season 4 finale, or more recently Season 05e09 'the last resort') you expect much more then the usual! Foreman and Thirteen's developing relationship seems lame and boring! And also why in the hell isnt Chase getting more scope in the show?? Cuddy's personal story with her baby seems interesting as she has hinted Cameron for her job. Lets hope that next episode lives up to the merit of a good House MD episode.

Till then...over n out! :)

Yes Man [Movie Review]

Starring Jim Carrey and Zooey Deschanel in leads, the movie is about Carl Allen who's a divorcee and cannot get over the fact. He has accepted life as a failure and is living it out as is. Carl spends the better part of his life ignoring friends, staying in watching movies and working in a boring repititive bank job.

This comedy movie tries to depict what nearly every person at one time or the other in their lives have been through, not sure what to do in life and not even sure about where its going. And in my opinion it has been beautifully depicted.
I could'nt help but notice more than once in the movie that the movie was playing my life out. Movies nowadays tend to do that to get the viewers attention.The part from where Carl makes a pact to change his life to himself by saying YES to every question, drastic changes start to occur and the character starts to take a positive turn towards life.
In general, what im trying to say in this short review is, while life is a real bitch, everyone knows that, it would'nt kill you to try and change the way you are. Try saying YES the next time a oppertunity presents itself to you, see how magical it is.

That's all folks! Until the next review
Eddy out

Lost Season 5 Premiere - S05E01 S05E02

Ladies and Gentlemen the wait is over!! the show is back and hell yea its back with a BIG BANG!! After the season 4 finale everyone started to wonder how will the next season turn out to be...well with the first 2 episodes out simultaneously it sure hell looks like its gonna be WOW!! 

Firstly, we now are certain that Daniel Faraday is just not any gap filler but would prove to be an important key to decipher the mystery of the island's time travel. The two episodes are well edited and arent as confusing as season 3 and a bit of season 4 were! Season 4 wasnt surely the best season but it had enough for the loyalists to stay loyal and wait eagerly for Season 5 (esp season 4's finale...Locke in the casket!! that revelation was priceless!!)

Now that the first 2 episodes are out, it'll be interesting to watch out a) How Ben would nick out Hugo from the cops? b) Whether Sayid will be able to stop Jack from joining Ben!! c) How Locke will lead Sawyer n others to find answers!! d) How'll Desmond yet again save the survivors of Oceanic flight by going to Oxford!!

Lets just hope Jack doesnt go back to his depression mode and grow his awful beard, Boring Kate stops ditching the returning 6 survivors and starts listening to Sun and Jack!! and ofcourse Sawyer stays the way he is and keeps on calling people with witty names!! :)

Obviously, whenever there is a good movie or a new season of a tv show expectations are gigantic as u want the entertainment to live up to the hype!! Lost has always given us enough to WOW about and lets keep our fingers crossed that this season would be as kickass as the earlier ones (although season3 was a drag :P)

Till next week's episode is out...
over n out!!

Slumdog Millionaire

A masterpiece in its own category is what this colorful dark movie is. An attempt to depict the life story of a boy whose life has been a journey from the slums of Mumbai (India) till he wins the Indian version of "Who wants to be a millionaire". Danny Boyle is perfect in portraying the lifestyle of the people living in poverty in the metropolitan city.

The movie could be categorized as a love story at heart, but is a mean thriller that shows how a boy wins millions of rupees by answering questions from his own personal experiences. The screenplay is extremely crisp taking the viewer from present to past back and forth throughout the movie. The editing never makes the viewer confused or at any point does one miss the point that the story is explaining about the different characters mainly focusing on the main character that is Jamal.

The actors are perfectly cast for each role. Be it the main character or the policemen that allege and interrogate him for cheating in the game show, or the love interest of Jamal, or his elder brother. Each character does complete justice to the respective role especially the veteran actors like Anil Kapoor, Irrfan Khan, or Saurabh Shukla who are mainstream Bollywood actors.

The music composed by the Bollywood maestro A.R.Rahman is in complete sync with the screenplay and is deserving to win the oscars. It takes the viewer and the story forward so smoothly and really pumps the blood in the script. The story so crisply written that one looks forward to the happenings and never gets a clue what is about to uncover ahead. The director Danny Boyle (28 days later, Sunshine) has complete control of his characters and story and knows what he wants and shows his experience and the reason why he is so good.

The different aspects he shows in the movie, be it the love angle, or about the destiny, or about defeating the odds, relates to a common man and is realistic in every sense. I believe this is one of the finest British Indian movies to come out and I strongly urge everyone to check it out. Every single oscar nominee for this movie is what this movie deserves!

Smallville s08e12 [Episode Review]

I've been following Smallville since the very start, and I have to admit I am hooked to the show. It is one of the best comic adapted TV show in my opinion. The character build is amazing, every actor feels perfect for the role.

Coming to the latest episode titled "Bulletproof", the episode was a bit slow in my opinion. I found my self forwarding through a small part of the episode. I usually do that when I get really bored of the scene. The episode is about Clark's friend John Jones getting show by a sniper after a arrest, apparently by a departments own cop. Clark and Oliver start their investigation, Clark obviously taking the subtle investigative route while Oliver as usual taking the hard ass offensive mode.

The episode features Lana Lang, no more a series regular, with Clark trying to mend ways with Lana. To be honest, I've had enough of them. There together, not together, together, not together. I mean enough of the juggling around, I'm rooting for Louise now. Clark and Louise look good together and well as comics dictate they will end up together, unless the writers come up with a twist to take the show in a totally new direction with Clark and Louise. I was sad and kind of glad at the same time when I heard that Lana won't be a series regular any more, I honestly cannot take anymore of them.
The overall episode is a bit slow, as are all mid season episodes of the show, but with enough bang to keep watching.

So enough of me, until the next review.

Eddy out!

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