Monthly Archives: December 2009

Best films of 2009

Posted on December 31, 2009 by amodini

This year I decided to try something different. So, instead of giving you a plain old list, here are the Top 10 movies of 2009, in descending order (#1 is best), as a Youtube movie – it’s more of a … Continue reading →

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Movie Review : Avatar

Posted on December 29, 2009 by amodini

James Cameron magnum opus about tall blue men. A film yes, but more of an experience. With all the hype on TV, and everyone raving about “Avatar” I finally saw this on IMAX 3D. And I have to agree – … Continue reading →

Posted in 2010, english, fantasy, hollywood, recommended, sci-fi | 6 Comments

Movie Review : 3 Idiots

Posted on December 26, 2009 by amodini

Rating : Above average (3.6/5) Genre : Comedy / Drama Year : 2009 Running time : 2 hours 50 minutes Director : Rajkumar Hirani Cast : Aamir Khan, Kareena Kapoor, Boman Irani, Sharman Joshi, Madhavan, Mona Singh Kid rating : … Continue reading →

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Movie Review : Paa

Posted on December 25, 2009 by amodini

Rating : Average (3/5)Genre : DramaYear : 2009Running time : 2 hours 10 minutesDirector : R. BalkiCast : Amitabh Bachhan, Abhishek Bachchan, Vidya Balan, Arundhati NagKid rating : PGPAA : GIMMICKY CASTING DIMINISHES FILM ! The film is about a … Continue reading →

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Movie Preview : 3 Idiots

Posted on December 16, 2009 by amodini

We don’t need no education We dont need no thought control No dark sarcasm in the classroom Teachers leave them kids alone Hey! Teachers! Leave them kids alone! All in all it’s just another brick in the wall. All in … Continue reading →

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Movie Review : Rocket Singh, Salesman of the year

Posted on December 12, 2009 by amodini

Rating : Good (4/5) Genre : Drama Year : 2009 Running time : 2 hours 35 minutes Director : Shimit Amin Cast : Ranbir Kapoor, Navin Kaushik, Manish Chaudhari, Prem Chopra, Gauhar Khan, Shazahn Padamsee Kid rating : PG ROCKET … Continue reading →

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Movie Preview : Rocket Singh – Salesman of the year

Posted on December 9, 2009 by amodini

I remember my 10th and 12th class boards and the pressure was bad then. It’s worse now. But what do folks who can’t make good do ? According to this film, they become salesmen (or women). Meet Harpreet Singh Bedi, … Continue reading →

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Review : Kurbaan

Posted on December 4, 2009 by amodini

Rating : Above average (3.75/5)Genre : DramaYear : 2009Running time : 2 hours 40 minutesDirector : Renzil D’SilvaCast : Saif Ali Khan, Kareena Kapoor, Om Puri, Kiron Kher, Vivek Oberoi, Dia Mirza, Kulbhushan KharbandaKid rating : PG-13KURBAAN : Terror tale … Continue reading →