They are two of the best actors today who dished out two of the most unforgettable performances of 2007. No, make that in history. They made villainous turns and took the Oscars for their work. So, who was better at being bad?
Daniel Day-Lewis is far and away the more accomplished actor. It washis second Academy [...]
This year’s Oscar winning film is a brilliant piece of filmmaking that somehow made a few decisions in the end that would be the topic of many debates for years to come. In this captivating suspense flick by the enigmatic team of Joel and Ethan Coen, they managed to delve into a story that has [...]
I watched this film a couple of weeks ago but I felt that the perfect time for it to be posted here is today, Good Friday. Atonement for one’s sins is high on this weeks to-do list, and no one could claim to have a bigger sin than one of the characters in this film.
Atonement [...]
If movies were medicinal, The Kite Runner is quite a hard pill to swallow for many. It is quite depressing to watch. As the story unfolds, it would make viewers cringe and cry at the same time. However, at the end of the day, it delivers a powerful message. It would also haunt you for [...]
Judging from the trailer, one could argue that Vantage Point is a fresh take on a rehashed plot. It seemed like an intriguing thriller with an ingenious approach. And for the first few minutes of the film, it looked like it would deliver on that promise.
Sadly, the film tried to push the envelope the rest [...]
If there is one film that could be described as almost perfect, then There Will Be Blood has a legit claim. After all, it is a masterpiece from start to somewhere near the end. A few tweaks in the end and it could have very well been the greatest film in history. Unfortunately, it misses [...]
As far as gangster films go, this one is quite a refreshing look at the crime of the mob. American Gangster is a well-made film that has flaws but ultimately, it is the story of the two main characters that would capture the audiences and very well influence some others.
Here, Denzel Washington and Russell Crowe [...]
Trust director Tim Burton to make a weird film become a masterpiece. Believe that Johnny Depp is an actor who cannot do anything wrong these days. In Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, the duo manages to top their previous collaborations and may have achieved the most intriguing musicals of all-time.
The revenge-themed flick [...]
For all the money it has made, I Am Legend deserves all the attention it has been given. While it is not a flawless picture, it was every bit as entertaining as it should be. Part characterization, part suspense film, this latest blockbuster from Will Smith delivers most on its promise.
As Robert Neville, Smith is [...]
Amidst the absence of the usual glitz and glamour that accompany the Golden Globes, some celebrations were in order for the winners of the top film awards for the year. Scoring well were Atonement and Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber Of Fleet Street. These films were able to seize the opportunity to make their chances [...]