When a movie comes to the rescue.

There has been a sudden and absolute low. I may not really want to elaborate on the low point but it sure feels as bad as an after drug cold turkey. I didnt know what to do for a long while. I fretted around for a while till I switched on my computer trying to seek solace in the digital world.
And guess what I did to perk things up a little bit. I watched "The Pursuit of Happyness". Will Smith turned out to be the truest friend around. Although i was feeling as low as ever yet somehow I felt stronger. A good movie always works wonders. I hit a low...Chris Gardner didnt have a home!! I mean pychiatrists can take this as a prescription. If you are low, lonely, disappointed, depressed, in need of support....do yourself the following favour: Make yourself something nice to munch on, grab your favourite drink and settle down to watch "The Pursuit of Happyness". There's no need to run to your boy/girlfriend, husband, wife, mummy or daddy. You can do it alone!!

So ladies and gentlemen here's one to "happyness". CHEERS!! :)

Happily Anonymous

I've just started blogging and it seems like a whole lot of fun. Its like being able to speak out whatever i feel like, whenever i feel like. Its like talking to myself. It doesnt matter who is reading it. It doesnt matter who feels what about what i write. I can talk here and feel relieved that i spoke about something which i cant tell anyone. And look at the irony over here. I am potentially telling the world about what i have to say.
I dont have to worry about whether anyone wants to read about it or not. I dont have to worry about the linguistic or grammatical sanctity of what i'm saying. I can remove my post any day i want like i never said it.
You know what its like. Its like singing your worst bathroom song in your worst voice right in the middle of a busy market, at the top of your voice, and not have to worry about whether anyone heard it or not.

Delhi-6, Slumdog and Bejamin Button

Unrelated:
Wait hold on a second. Here's something: The first time i tried finding out the exact meaning of the word flurry here's what i found in a particular website:

Flurry Meaning and Definition. (n.) The violent spasms of a dying whale. (n.) Violent agitation.......

Just putting it out there. Interesting stuff.

Delhi-6
Seemed like a poetic love story about an old princess called Delhi. The best thing i liked about the movie was that somehow all those major stars didnt seem to take hold of the screen space. It was Delhi all the way. And that, i must say, is wonderful film making. The songs were "MINDBLOWING". Masakali and Rehna tu were absolutely dream-like, especially Rehna Tu. I like the melody,the sound, the lyrics, the arrangement...everything was totally mesmerising about Rehna Tu. No song can be a better serenade to old Delhi. Every actor did a great job. Sonam Kapoor looked very beautiful.
There were a few wierd points in the film which looked a little jarring. Abhishek Bacchan's parkour(clearing urban obstacles) came across as too far fetched and almost seemed like something forcefully fitted into the film so that he could convincingly be the "kala bandar" in the end.
But yes, i totally loved the film. It was nice. Great visuals. I wouldnt say its a classic that people will talk about for a very long time. But it was really wonderful. Value for money and much more.

Slumdog Millionaire
Oh yes. Thousands of people have written about it. Its a great movie too. But somehow not that great to win the oscars. Congratulations to Rahman. The music was wonderful. But if this won him an oscar then he should have probably got 15 oscars by now. The cinematography was absolutely great, so was the story telling. I personally believe that the one main reason that this movie won the oscar was because it celebrated the triumph of human invincibility, the unbreakable human spirit and its display of reality. Yes it has been done at the cost of India. But lets not be too touchy about it. Its just a movie and nothing else. Its a work of art and it should not be given more importance than it deserves. It should be enjoyed and thats it. One movie cannot re-define what India is and will be. India is India and it doesnt matter who thinks what about India after watching the movie. But its a beautifully made movie. Tight and precise without unnecesary frills and redundant dialogues. Some of the characters in the movie were unreal. Anil Kapoor's role was TOTALLY unreal. It was not necessary. I agree that the character was added simply to amplify Jamaal's plight but it could've definitely been made more realistic.
On the whole: Great movie. But not totally oscar material from a cinematic point of view. Yes, the cause was definitely noble. Human spirit it is!! But then so was Lagaan. Same human spirit. Same cinematography. If the songs had been removed from Lagaan then probably it should've got an oscar too. But then who cares. Pay and watch. And have fun.

Curious case of Benjamin Button

"It was like reading through a novel". Someone very dear to me said that when i watched the movie. Yes it was just that. IMMENSELY entertaining. Terrific costumes and make up. And Mr B.Pitt and Miss C.Blanchett were terrific as usual. Although a trifle long, it was wonderful nevertheless. The movie was filled with curious people. There were points in the movie where the pace seemed to trickle down a bit but it kept picking up pace each time. Heart-breaking, funny, wierd and very entertaining. Please watch it if you can sit for 166 minutes. :)