First Grader
A lovely film setup in Kenya, a former British colony. Maruge, who fought for freedom from British rule, is now in his 80s and wants to join a primary school as the Kenyan government announces free education for ALL.
The story shuttles between his past and the present and portrays the need to learn from the past. Nothing can stop Maruge from learning and he persists despite all the opposition from fellow villagers and politicians.
Lovely visuals, great African music and an inspiring true story ! Must watch...
Here is the trailer: (Source IMDb)
http://www.imdb.com/video/imdb/vi4027358489/
Midnight in Paris
A writer (Owen Wilson) is on a vacation in Paris. He is about to complete his new book. There is something missing in his book and he is not able to figure it out. He doesn't socialize much and tries to get to completion of his incomplete story.
He is suddenly part of an unexpected drama that turns his life upside down.
The suspense in the movie would be lost if i reveal more.
A nice light movie - One time watch.
Trailer below: (Source IMDb)
http://www.imdb.com/video/imdb/vi853581081/
Certified Copy (French/Italian/English)
The husband is a writer who specializes in art and has just released a book titled 'Certified copy'. He is of the belief that as long as a piece of art is reproduced as its original, it is as good as its original.
His wife, however, is an art collector who believes in originality. The whole movie is a debate on the importance of originality in art. It is beautifully intertwined with their daily lives and has quite a few lovely moments.
There are some key revelations which are brought out very well and hence keep you interested all the while.
Slightly on the slower side, but still a good one.
Trailer below: (Source IMDb)
http://www.imdb.com/video/imdb/vi3646593561/
Ready (Hindi)
I am not yet 'ready' with the review !! There is nothing to talk about - just keep your brains outside the theater and you should do good ...
Le Nom Des Gens (French) - 'The names of love'
I have not laughed this much in a long time...
Beautiful movie about 2 people who are at cultural extremes in the society - A jew and an Arab..
Baya, the Algerian French arab, sleeps with almost every politician she disagrees with to convert them. Arthur, who is a jew, is a vet who advises people on epidemics. Arthur has never been comfortable in the company of women and Baya, on the other hand, always ends up in bed right up on the first date. The events which unfold as these two come together are lovely and superbly executed. The extent to which these two are influenced by each other is portrayed very well.
An awesome, comic, thoughtful movie.
WARNING: This movie contains a lot of nudity and is NOT advised for children.
Trailer below: (Source IMDb)
http://www.imdb.com/video/imdb/vi4256603161/
Last Night
A typical post marriage movie. A couple after 3 years of marriage are tempted to be disloyal. A story about trust, lust and temptation.
Not a great movie, but you may watch it if you dont have anything else to do.
Potiche (French) - 'Trophy housewife'
A french movie setup in the late 70s which portrays the time when women's liberation was at its peak. A light comedy with a central theme of equality.
A rich girl gets married to a middle class man. He gets her father's factory as dowry and manages it in draconian ways. Trouble pops up and he is not cope with the pressure and lands up in the hospital. His wife, the original owner's daughter, is at the helm of affairs now.
She turns around the company in the absence of her husband. Her husband returns and sets up a plot to get her back to household work.
It is a story about how she gets transformed as these events unfold.
Trailer below: (Source IMDb)
http://www.imdb.com/video/imdb/vi1380096537/
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