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The Northman (2022)
Surprisingly Slow!!!
Let's say you're telling a story.
The story's idea is good. There're many opportunities to build the main character and a narrative. The only good thing I found about the movie is the acting.
But, story and dialogues???
It's a straightforward story. No character development.
What's the nature of Amleth's relationship with his father? Yes, he took the oath and he was supposed to kill his father's murderer, but there should be a strong emotional attachment to following the oath, right?
Why Amleth wanted to die just for the sake of a vision? Without him, Ogla will be all alone.
And the most important part - His Mother.
She was the only woman in his life, in his memory. His oath involved saving her. When he found out that she was happy with his uncle the first thing that was supposed to come to his mind was DENIAL!!!
That was the moment of conflict. His sole purpose of revenge was based on his father's greatness. How can he quickly decide that his mother is wrong?
I lost interest in the movie at that point only.
Dialogues: Dialogues were more dramatic than the tension between the character. If you're reading a novel then these types of dialogue are good, but can't say the same thing about movie dialogue.
What good things about the movie?
Acting, acting, acting...
And cinematography
And music
To conclude: don't expect too much! If you've never watched any revenge story, then watch this.
Raja Shivchhatrapati (2008)
Real story of Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj
There are many movies made on life of shivaji maharaj, but most of them failed to show the real politics and strategies of that period. On the other hand this series had shown a detailed scenario and strategies.
If you really want to understand political scenarios and politics of Shivaji Maharaj, and want to learn from his life, then go for this series.
Pros:
1. Content of the show is one of the best. Character of 'Sonopant' is interesting.
2. Actors: everyone is great in terms of acting. I want to mention Avinash Narkar who played Shahaji Maharaj. You can really connect with him.
3. Art Direction is plus point for the series.
Cons:
1. There is no VFX. It is expected as the series had telecasted in 2008-09.
Bottom line: If you want to learn the strategic side of Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, then go for it. Content and acting is more powerful than other things.