Saat Khoon Maaf

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All The President's Men

Directed By - Alan J Pakula

Starring - Dustin Hoffman, Robert Redford, Jason Robards, Hal Holbrook

Based on the book by Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein on what is the most controversial face of american politics , Watergate. The film stars Redford and Hoffman as Woodward and Bernstein respectively.It is essentially a political conspiracy film much like Pakula's other films but what primarily works for this one is the narrative. The way the entire film goes it makes it feel like a an edge of the seat thriller even if you know the scandal by heart and the climax is one of the most innovative i have seen. Whether its the volatile relationship between the protagonists or the portrayal of the media the script is amazing.One of the most memorable scenes in the films is the scene where Bernstein convinces a government biggie to become his source by counting till ten, Brilliant !!. As for the performances Hoffman is his usual, Dependable and powerful , its amazing to see an actor play a role like Mr. Focker and easily get into the shoes of Bernstein. But the best performance in the film ( and quite surprisingly!!) comes from Robert Redford the rookie reporter who is assigned to the seemingly "pointless" story which turns out to be on of the greatest scandals in history. Redford gives us that vulnerable performance that is missing in his other films ( read lions for lambs).All said, this is one film which is a must watch especially those interested in politics

Rating - 9.0/10

Vicky Cristina Barcelona

Directed By - Woody Allen

Starring  - Penelope Cruz, Rebecca Hall, Scarlett Johanson, Javier Bardem

It has always been interesting to watch a Woody Allen film (Apart from scoop) due to the his wild point of view on love and relationships , but trust me when i say this Vicky Cristina Barcelona is wilder than anything Woody Allen has ever made. The film has this underlying wild sexuality and unhappiness which blend together perfectly  like sugar water, add to that Allen's expertise at camera angles and background score. Of the performances Penelope Cruz delivers what is easily one of the best female performances ever seen in world cinema, Javier Bardem convincingly plays the man with a unique point of view to life , but your heart really goes to Scarlett Johanson's vulnerable Cristina, whether its the excitement or the confusion in her life Johansson potrays it skillfully and makes Cristina the most relatable character in the film. Rebecca Hall as Vicky does well but it is role that has been done way many times and better.On the whole Woody Allen's Vicky Cristina Barcelona is an intriguing, beautiful piece of cinema which although made very cheerfully and colourfully reverberates a sense of loss.

Rating  - 8.6/10

Pulp Fiction

Directed by - Quentin tarantino

Starring - John Travolta, Samuel L. Jackson, Bruce Willis, Uma Thurman  and Ving rhames

Tarantino's multiple award nominated classic talks about the interwined stories of two hitmen , a prizefighter and a seductive wife of a mobster and two petty robbers packed with edge of the seat style. what works for Pulp fiction is the unconventional structuring of its screenplay ( a method tarantino would go on to use for many of his later films) and some stunning performances from the actors. Even characters like honeybun, pumpkin and marcellus wallace which are small in terms of quantity stand and get noticed. Apart from that Tarantino's superior understanding of the medium known as cinema also works. What the films falls short in is the plot which slightly off balance at times but the screenplay more than makes up for it. It's definitely a must watch but iam sure most tarantino fans would have liked inglorious barstards better .

Rating - 8.9/10

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