Raajneeti

This movie, a Prakash Jha film made waves early on since it seemed Katrina was portraying Sonia Gandhi. However false that part was, it sure made everyone want to see the movie. Yes, you do go with lots of expectations and you will not be disappointed.

There are plenty of characters in the movie and they are well woven into the story. You will not feel that any character is un-needed. The plot is good and it seems a little exaggerated with the violence, but I've heard its true in some places of India. The storytelling keeps you want to keep watching. The screenplay is nicely done.The background score compliments the ongoing sentiment in the movie. The best scene I'd say, is the blast when Arjun Rampal is trying hard to save Sarah Thompson. I actually had goosebumps.

Lets move towards cast and their acting skills now. Manoj Bajpai was too natural. Nana Patekar has done a different role where he has to keep calm and keep all the characters calm too.he has done it rather well. Arjun Rampal can act well and he has proven his acting skills. Ranbir always does act well and he does not disappoint you. Katrina does not look as bad as I had expected her to be. She has tried her best to do justice to the character, only her accent gives her away in the scene where she has to give a speech. Rest she does not have much of a role. Ajay Devgan, I didn't really appreciate his acting. I have seen him do better in Gangajal, Yuva. Here he just looks rather out of place as far as acting skills are concerned. Possibly because he was always in the same frame as Manoj Bajpai, and his acting is way too superior.

All in all, I'd say its a superb movie that deserves a watch! enjoy!

Raavan

Raavan is a much awaited movie of the season, which is to be expected when it's coming from Maniratnam. Watched it yesterday. Raavan is short movie (by Bollywood standards) and a I think a short review will do.
Good: Artistic potential, some scenes are extremely well crafted.
Bad: Or rather not-so-good. The same thing, art goes over the head of mango people. So they laugh when they should be scared. And I think subconscious stereotyping has a role to play here. The script requires intensity and your mind won't accept it from face familiar from romantic movies or something. Very few people can pull this trick (senior B is one, certainly), but Junior B has also tried hard. Rest of the cast is ok, but rather unremarkable. Music I found boring. All in all, a one time watch.

Kites

It is a Rakesh Roshan film. And how do I know it?
Actor : Hrithik Roshan
Music : Rajesh Roshan
has to be a Rakesh Roshan film :P

The story of the movie is not very great, but the direction by Anurag Basu makes it worthwhile to watch. Though the story is usual, the way it unfolds gives the audience a good experience.
Gals can watch the movie for Hrithik. Guys can watch it for Barbara Mori. She is pretty (I know guys will have much better words to describe her ;) ).
The scenery is refreshing. Barbara's accent is nice to listen too. I liked the chemistry between the lead actors. The dance that Hrithik and Kangana perform together is awesome! Kangana has worked really well and has done a good job. To share the dance floor with Hrithik and still stand out is a big achievement.

Overall, the movie is not so great..but its not that bad too. So, i'd you may give it a chance!

Half baked

Had loved Iron Man, and had great expectations from the sequel too.. But expectations are a sure way to disappointment. Thanks to the sequel for helping me see the lesson a bit more clearly. Talking of which 'half baked' is the necessary and sufficient review for this one. It seemed to me that the director tried to fit in too much of stuff to please every-one and the resultant mess ended up pleasing no-one. Some salient blahbah
1. A villian who creates an electric whip in twenty first century is dumb.
2. Remote controlled robots is as old as Baba Aadam.
3. Second lead with nothing to do is older even than Point #2, but I object to the underutilized tin-suit.
4. Too many hollywood stereotypes (father, legacy n stuff), Iron man the original was much more realistic.
Overall, a few good graphics, but not worth your time.