Category: 2000s

Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham… (2001) – A Modern Classic That is Hard Not to Love

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I had to get to the classics eventually, and I suppose what better to start with than the film we all have seen many times and love from our younger years. Summary: Rohan Raichand is returning from school back home when he makes a stop to greet his grandmother Lajwanti "Lajjo" Raichand. When he is … Continue reading Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham… (2001) – A Modern Classic That is Hard Not to Love

Eklavya: The Royal Guard (2007) – A Shakespearean Dharma Drama

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This has to be one of my favourite films of all times. So happy to finally talk about it here! Summary: In the kingdom of Devigarh, Queen Suhasinidevi dies, and with her death secrets begin to open about the royal family. There is something rotten in the kingdom of Devigarh, and Vidhu Vinod Chopra has … Continue reading Eklavya: The Royal Guard (2007) – A Shakespearean Dharma Drama

Mr. and Mrs. Iyer (2002) – Tolerance in the Midst of a Cycle of Revenge

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I had heard about this classic, but never got around to watching it. Happy to say it is as much of a classic as described! Summary: Meenakshi S. Iyer, a Tamil Brahmin, is travelling on a bus to Kolkata with her baby, and where she meets Jehangir "Raja" Chowdhury, a Bengali photographer. When on their … Continue reading Mr. and Mrs. Iyer (2002) – Tolerance in the Midst of a Cycle of Revenge

Barsaat (2005) – A Confusing Film That is Confused About Itself

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This was just a random film chosen, but I have heard the music before, and thought it would be interesting. I guess there is also a nostalgia for the 2000s as well, and considering the current drought of rom-coms in Hindi cinema one has to look back to get it. Summary: Arav Kapoor designs cars … Continue reading Barsaat (2005) – A Confusing Film That is Confused About Itself

Take 2: Om Shanti Om (2007) – Life Affirming Happiness Through Film Magic

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-- Starting a new series called Take 2 to make new reviews of old films I have reviewed, since this blog has been going on for a while, and I have grown as a writer and either opinions have changed or I just want to sharpen those criticisms I had of the films. -- There … Continue reading Take 2: Om Shanti Om (2007) – Life Affirming Happiness Through Film Magic

Aayutha Ezhuthu / Yuva (2004) – Red Passion, Green Change, and Blue Romance

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I was deciding whether to watch which language version first, the Tamil or the Hindi first since they were shot simultaneously. I decided to watch the Tamil version first, then the Hindi version. The plot is essentially the same in both films, only the actors and style are different to fit both language industries' conventions, … Continue reading Aayutha Ezhuthu / Yuva (2004) – Red Passion, Green Change, and Blue Romance

Mickey, Donald, Goofy: The Three Musketeers (2004) – An Underrated Nostalgia Trip

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Full disclosure, nostalgia made me watch this old Disneytoons cartoon movie. And mostly that is thanks to a certain video with clips from the movie, showing how chaotic this movie is with its humour, I highly recommend putting on the captions. Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CUkuYkH796c. It brought me back to watching this movie, both the Finnish Dub … Continue reading Mickey, Donald, Goofy: The Three Musketeers (2004) – An Underrated Nostalgia Trip