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Baaghi 2 (2018)
6/10
fun time movie for this holiday weekend
30 March 2018
Good movie forfun time watch. good looking actress and actors. lots of dance, action and less drama and thrill. easy and fast moving. no real mystery but a police story mixed up with army guy. love , life and missing child is the main theme. the army guy finds closure at the end of it all. i liked it.
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8/10
Must see in IMAX only
30 March 2018
This movie must be seen in IMAX to appreciate all the sources of energy that we can assimilate. when watching through IMAX with a bunch of audience I felt like I was one among the hundred players competing for the prize. A great experience missed by others who watched in regular theatres and 3 D theatres. Please go back abd watch it in IMAX to believe what Iam saying.
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Death Wish (2018)
7/10
doctor and father story
11 March 2018
Not 'Taken 3'. story of hard working husband and gentle father who accidentally ended in finding closure to his loss through clever planning and swift actions without getting bluntly caught by police force. violent but with less efforts. the story line and the movie phase was synchronous.
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Gringo (2018)
7/10
hilarious
11 March 2018
Not a cheesy comedy due to award winning Sir David oleyowa ( famed MI6 actor) Intriging and surprice ending. Charlise Theron was beautiful and funny as usual and added lots of entertainment. Good acting by Black Panther cartel boss. overall I laughed and giggled a lot.
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Red Sparrow (2018)
6/10
Old story new acters
6 March 2018
This movie should have come 20 years ago. James Bond had better spies and mole to deal with. Jennifer Lawrence who is good for dystopic movies is not the one for seductive role. The Russian uncle look alike of Putin acted extremely well. Ending was well done. It is a Netflix movie. Wait it out.
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8/10
Oscar Movie for sure
5 March 2018
Great acting by the heroine . The creature was artistic and perfect for the film. Was it an alien or immigrant camouflaged? Enjoyed this lurid movie but absolutely liked the devotion of the heroine and her supporting actress female star.
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Black Panther (2018)
8/10
Movie with a class
2 March 2018
Great science fiction plus marvel movie in one. Very meaningful with epic theme of truth only prevails and even family comes next to justice. liked it a lot. Even though majority of the actors where non white there was no indication of any type of racial discourse, tension or indifference. True to the utopic theme of the 1st part of this trilogy. Cannot wait for the next two releases and more. came out feeling my money's worth and soul cleared and calm.
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6/10
mixed emotions at the end
2 March 2018
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Movie is clearly about two best friends but Sonu is nevee interested in any women however Titu is trying to. They always say that Sonu and Titu are best friends but nobody ever mentions them as being even once tgat they are twin brothers. I wonder what Director Luv's true thoughts were. is this a movie about too homosexual guys? It becomes clear when he walks away from the final wedding ceremony. To me end was deliberately created by the director to impart subliminal thoughts about that theory. It is modern and activistic and trendy. Focused mainly for the young men who have not yet come out of the closet and dare not due to societal pressures in India. They can yet relish the hidden meanings of this movie. This is my true thoughts.
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8/10
Heart Rendering Historical Drama
27 July 2017
The entire movie is based on one royal family member and his plight from subtle trans cultural ambiguity and emotional turmoil. The hero's acting was outstanding. Even though I have vast experience in life, I was able to learn more about patience, respect, devotion and passion from merely watching the way the hero performed. Outstanding actor and a romantic actor of a kind. The supporting stars such as Queen Elizabeth, his British Father, His real estranged Mother, His personal Aide, The Palace staff and their adoration, the Punjabi Priests and the Revolutionist were meant to edify and reinforce the hero's pleasant and royal persona even in the midst of difficult times. I was amazed by the utmost loyalty of the personal Aide to the hero. The movie ends in sad note which came as a dislike to the audience, who at the end of the show were still mourning. I thought it was very true and real and not confabulated with fiction. I gave an 8
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Maudie (2016)
8/10
so artistic and real
27 July 2017
Never seen an entire movie dedicated to the theme of the heroin. Ethan and Sally acted superbly. The photography and the cinematography were by far exemplary. notice how each shot is a frame or artwork by itself. Most of the shots were landscapes, Nature, Real Life Events, Weather, Homes, Portraits, Close Ups. Amazing direction and team work. Choreography, colors, the simple art forms and art work appear easy to copy and reprint. Wonder why the producers did not give away prints of the art work displayed in the movie.Why weren't the art work commercialized for crying out loud. simple hard working folks who often overlook impairments and treat each other as humans. Ethan on one hand a veteran who feels grateful for the home left behind by his deceased officer of command. Even with his PTSD he work very hard daily doing two and three different activities to raise money to survive. At a time when he need a helping hand, he decides to choose a crippled women who probably has some form of cerebral palsy but he never makes it a point to treat her as an handicap. His sincerely but absurd attitude in fact helped the heroin to achieve limitless success. A movie that parents should be able to take their preteens for education in life. A memorable piece of movie art. I give it 8
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Another movie with PTSD and Major Depression.
25 June 2017
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The best actors in the movie were of course legends Salma Hayek and John Lithglow. The producer and director may not be aware that in California there needs to be license to practice Massage therapy. Once again the heroine had untreated PTSD and Major Depression and after drinking heavily and also under the influence of M/J she had near mini psychotic episode and killed herself. The movie tries to instill in our minds that an innocent immigrant soul has to die for the atrocities of the real estate tycoon. There is current politics intertwined in this political movie and I am not shocked or surprised. The end was clever but pathetic and could have been a bitter message if she had killed the tycoon and could have reassured the message that "If you disagree with others ideology that eradicate them". Thanks to the director for changing the script. apart from the politics I enjoyed the drama and the acting talents. I can give a rating of 5.5
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Cars 3 (2017)
Professional car racing movie in cartoons
25 June 2017
Car racing is very hard and the racing culture for the racers and fans should start early on in their adolescents. Great movie that truly depicts the real struggles that exist when your mentor is gone. Very true especially for car racing.Unlike ball players who frequently change teams and settle in different parts of the world and yet be able to play well. Racing is one man and one mentor for life and when the continuity is gone then all is gone. This movie reflects that theme clearly in words, emotions, sentiments and all. The end of most races are dramatic for the winners as always and this movie brings forth that excitement completely. From the start to end the movie had no pause or slow time. I saw most audience glued to their seat but smaller kids seemed distracted. This movie is an example of an animation mostly for teenagers and adults and not smaller kids. I gave this movie 7.5
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The Mummy (2017)
7/10
Mythical Romantic Tragedy
9 June 2017
The movie starts like usual Tom Cruz Style but bit slow. Accidentally he falls prey to the spells of the evil beauty and then the story line picks up. Great acting by sexy sofia. Her figure, the tattoos, her facial expressions as a princess and later as a evil monster are exemplary. The heroine is a truly charming Annabelle is a beauty that one falls in love immediately.Good choice of the director. The hero Tom Cruz finally had to do true sacrifice that sets for yet other Mummy Series to come in the future and I am expecting those future movies to be far more thrilling than this introductory piece. Can't wait for it. Supporting actors in lead roles like Crow, Johnson and many more have done a great job. Viscous but also sad in a waybut also true to the mythical ideology. I thought it was a great movie and a different kind of movie creation for Tom Cruz. I give it a 7.0
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Drone (I) (2017)
true to its name
31 May 2017
Most part of the movie is a picture taken from the sky. Real mechanical drone versus human eyes drone. Great comparison by the director. For the first 5 minutes, I was worried thinking I came to the wrong foreign movie. It is true thriller with a common theme but from a different angle. It is not really a military movie. Sean Bean's acting is excellent. He is secretive but covert. His facial expressions are amazing and his handling of stressful events are masterful. He lets himself helpless and vulnerable only at times and places were is heart is near and dear. The villain Amir SHaw ( Movie Name) is a talented actor who displays great control of his emotions most of the time. When he lost his composure he acted truly as a suffering madman. Every one had a part to play and they were wonderful. I am sorry to say the crowd attracting phenomenon was not there because of lack of commercial advertisement. I give this movie 6.5
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Synthetic Villains
19 May 2017
The word synthetic is stuck in my mind and it will only remind me of this movie for a long time. The plot is good and I was not able to predict it. That is a surprise, I must say. I must remind movie watchers not to read any synopsis before going to the movies if they want excitement. Also that will give them enthusiasm to watch the movie second and third time around at the theater if possible. Thrill of watching and discovering conversation and movie line is my habit. For me this movie evoked thoughts, imagination, emotions such as anger, grief and even fear. At some point the sound, choreography, background music almost made me loose reality of my theater surrounding to real galactic experience. The story was however simple with peaceful objective of creating a new settlement in far off planet. The end was mysterious and a must see movie to find out what happened.At the end of the movie you would either be puzzled or you would have figured out the conclusion. A good movie. I will give 7.4
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8/10
Marvel excitement and comedy
4 May 2017
Wonderful creation and easy and viewer friendly. After the first 15 minutes of slow pace the movie picks up speed till the end. Two hours and 15 minutes of movie time passes very quickly. Great color and good acting by every one. Great job for the director and all actors. Fantastic color and the costumes. Great scene settings and natural color for earth and different colors for the planets. plenty of action and equal time dedicated for some good comedy. wonderful story line with no room for stereo type and boring moments. A family movie for all ages. A type of movie when one feels that it was worth there time and money and great satisfaction. I give this must see movie 8.5
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Almost like true
9 April 2017
The concept is amazing. A brain transplant to a robot. I have seen real brain transplant attempts on human and animals. Although all this is experimental the actress Scarlett Johansson part in the movie was a work in itself. At times very emotional and yet most of the time realistic and robotic. Not a comedy but like it is true, where a person is trying to meet the family of origin. Last 20 minute is gripping truth of origin and discovery of hangouts and finally closure. The last scene was fantastic at the cemetery. Great motor bike chase and ride which I loved. Never knew Durati is a fast bike and it is believable. The movie kept me in the edge of my seat. The kind I like . I can give it an 7.0
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The Boss Baby (2017)
6/10
Animated Science Fiction
31 March 2017
New concept with animation. Once again there is scientific corporation with a plot and there is a secret formula and highly upgraded child calming device with multi functions. We get to see lots of employees, supervisors and Board of Directors. Highly organized graphics, with sharp shapes and colors and objects of our everyday life and surrounding. Nerdy parents but cool kids. Somethings might become realistic in the future considering the direction of current preferences, culture and politics of the world. The story line has a manifesto which runs through out the movie and it is easy to follow since the movie is based upon a BOOK. Do not read the picture book first. A must see movie for kids and parents so they can share different views without obstructing. Verbally interacting and visually enterprising. Great entertainment for all ages. A new way of thinking that is certain to become the main line thought in the future. Not even for a moment I find this fiction a characterization of sibling rivalry.There is definitely a big competition between two things we all care about. Do you want to find out for yourselves what is it ?
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Phillauri (2017)
Musical Melody
27 March 2017
I liked this movie because it imparts a lot of meaning to life. Anusksha Sharma acted her role superbly and the Diljit was true to his role and both of these important roles could not have been edified without our young Bride and Groom. Well written script and of course the poetic love songs of Phillaur takes it to another extreme high. To me it made a big difference since I do not speak or understand the movie but just seeing the movie made me universal and comprehensible. Excellent artistic work of the Director. Credits to all that made this movie a success. The story was of course a standard format but the actors highlighted it and made it dynamic and smooth sailing. Sadness of massacre and sadness and loss by suicide are finally neutralize peacefully with happy endings. My two good friends from training program used to sing clips of poems during lunch hour and of course they were born and brought up as children from this region or culture. I was amazed then and I am amazed now. I give it a 7.4 Also I want my hands on the big collection of LP's just mail me the address of that location.
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Life (I) (2017)
7/10
Scary Thriller
23 March 2017
First 30 minutes of the movie is mainly space station and the standard protocol. Then comes research, and it starts as boring piece of Botany class curriculum. Then I was clinging to the edge of my seat until the very end. Some portions of the movie are quiet tense and tragic and other portion are really tense moments. The structure anatomy and behavior of the alien life is simple forms and complex forms but very intelligent and powerful life. All the astronauts had to face intense experience which you must see to believe. The ending of the movie was a real and unexpected. Do not read up a lot about the movie, then the thrill is gone. Good movie with friends or family
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Xander Cage and International FIghters
26 January 2017
The charming and sexy international female fighter made all the difference for a change in a fight club type stunt film. I like easy flowing stunts with out serious vengeance and grief and suffering. The part were navy seals are not as good as these fighters is not only not true but shamefully derogatory. The director might have predicted it is going to be sensed as humorous but that notion is not well taken. I can pass that feeling because beauty and seduction neutralized it. combination of soccer players, musicians, martial art champions and an alcoholic who have taken over an impossible task and successfully through the clever directions of the director requires an applause. I give this movie 7 since it is under rated because many of audience in Houston are unaware of the actors.
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7/10
Funny is not the word bu " The Ghost" is the word.
26 January 2017
For a while as the movie started and proceeded for 15 minutes I thought it was not going to pick up speed. Then i got into the groove and started imagining like my hero. I am familiar with his moves since I like to do the same. I an sure there are lot like me as well. Then came the real part when he is called out for an assignment. Some of it reminded me it was a movie because the impossible were happening but in a humorous way. I was able to settled with that score. As the movie proceeded I thought he will fall in love with the chick but he was a true professional to the core. He knew what was to happen next and so he was well prepared like Sherlock Holmes. He is honest, humble and simple and that was what attracted the war lords. Mysteriously he was always saved at the last second. That was awesome direction by the director. I guess the hero knows it since it is his book of action. Audience like me were momentarily worried about our hero's safety. The female operative is stunning and her good looks did not seem to mesmerize our hero. I must say it was a fun filling movie and quite relaxing . I give it a 7
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Split (IX) (2016)
8/10
A Case of True Counter Transferance
26 January 2017
The split begins rather drastic from scene 1. There is no time to relax ever. There are 3 victims who are all teenage girls but one of them has had a tragic past and an ongoing tragedy. it is understood that this person "S" has many personalities and as it is always an intense disorder, the therapist tend to get over involved in true life situations as well. Here the Psychiatrist has already intense counter transference even after she was warned by her close colleague.The skillful director has kept the thrills and temperature of the movie rising higher and higher in a linear scale, without which we would have lost interest. At the end of the movie I felt fatigue and exhaustion and I mean that. This is the kind of physiological reaction I need in a thriller. You must also see it.
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Hacksaw Ridge (2016)
9/10
A True War Movie
13 November 2016
I have never seen a movie that showed a simulated war that almost appeared like as if I was there along with the camera man fighting to get away from the bombs and bullets targeting at me. A very realistic and somewhat frightening experience. I was at the edge of my seat and so were the others. The director has put in hours of hard work and the hero was commendable. The actor and his family life prior to joining the war was as if vert true of a distorted ex army man's life. Very much realistic. No wonder this movie was rated so high. No other movie received such high ratings all year. If you like war movies then you must see this one. If you see this movie then just imagine what really happens to the mind of a young man who experienced combat every day for at least an year. It could make all of us understand why military folks looks and behave different.
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8/10
Autistic Killer
14 October 2016
The story line is perfect from the start to the end. Initially it starts slow like a typical documentary describing basic symptoms of Autistic Spectrum Disorders, with on screen visual vignettes of kids who are displaying such qualities in different severity, some kids may also have Mental Retardation( that we are not sure). The father of the "Hero" has acted extremely well and he who sincerely seemed to care for his 2 sons due to their liabilities. As an officer of the armed forces, his natural instincts were to make his 2 sons liabilities into assets. This features is very beautifully portrayed by the father character. The "accountant's" girl friend acting role is perfect and clearly well defined and executed to the pleasure of the audience. Rest of the story is fiction. Not clear the character portrayed by the "autistic" hero is realistic and does not appear to match the true ICD 10 diagnosis of any classification of ASD. However the director is not an expert of diagnosis but truly is an expert of directing a great evening of pleasure and some thrill. I gave this movie an 8.1 for the way it is. I am still having memories since yesterday about this movie. It ought to be good. What is good for me , should also be good for other says my inflated ego, he he ...
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