Dracula Untold

monkeyrating: 7/10

genre: action, drama, fantasy

waddabout: Vlad, a young prince with a murderous past is forced to wager his soul for a power that could save his family and his kingdom from the ruthless Turks.

i say: amazing story! this was the retelling that i always hoped the Dracula legend would get, and i was not dissapointed. BUT the film does carry the pros and cons that come from being directed by an ADVERTISING FILM DIRECTOR:

1. The action and cinematography is splendid. It has the advertising finesse, the wow factor and the attention to detail in post production and vfx.

2. it LACKS the emotional depth necessary in key transition moments that are compelling and actually carry the soul of the movie/story. Having rushed through key moments in which the protagonist makes key decisions takes away from the emotional intensity of the film and rushes it into an action flick.

3. the music and costumes and production design itself is all brilliant and surreally beautiful.

4. the character names and certain segments of the film have been worded very immaturely and without conviction - for eg: the name LORD IMPALER. Yes, its very graphic in thought, but it does not really fit into the story or time and language of the film. yes, people in the time were named for their deeds, but the names were gruesome sounding and had a great reverb to them that translates beyond language: for eg: Ashoka the great was known as CHAND ASHOK translation to ruthless ashoka during his massacring days.

5. the end has a typical screenwriting flaw, but most ad film directors that turn to feature film tend to make it. so i'll forgive that one here. and also not disclose it as a spoiler for those who havent seen the movie yet.

but all these things taken into consideration, the film is still genius and i expect amazing stuff for Gary Shore in the future. This movie is just the beginning for this amazing director and its awesome lead actor.

i say go watch it. 


- Pushkaraj S Shirke

X-Men days of future past

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X-Men: Days of Future Past 

Monkeyrating: 7/10 

Waddabout: set in the future where mutants are being driven into extinction by sentinels developed by trask, wolverine's consciousness is sent back in time to stop certain events that could alter the course of time and prevent the apocalyptic future. 

I say: not as great as First Class, but definitely close. Action sequences are amazing, cg is good, story holds well and the only thing a tad bit disappointing is the music. 

Watch out for: the amazing jail break slow motion sequence. It's mind blowing. 

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Pacific Rim

monkeyrating: 7/10
though personally i'm a huge fan of mecha animae and this movie was a dream for me! so i would give it an 8/10

waddabout: In a war between monstrous sea creatures from an alien world and gigantic weaponised, human piloted robots, an ex pilot and a talented trainee are paired up to man an obsolete robot to fight the final battle that could prevent an apocalypse.

isay: brilliant action. Way above expectation. Perfect for iMax 3D! And for once the camera angles are wide enough for you to see and enjoy the action rather than just be scattered into it. Mind blowing robotics animation - true to its Japanese animae-mecha roots. If you want to own a movie on 3D besides avatar, this is it! Guillermo del torro owned it! 

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the soundtrack that is stuck in my head:

prince of persia

monkeyrating: 7/10

genre: adventure action fantasy

waddabout: A young fugitive prince and princess must stop a villain who unknowingly threatens to destroy the world with a special dagger that enables the magic sand inside to reverse time.

isay: fuck what the critics say - watch the movie! the action is good, the story is neat and the babe, is a stunner! (drool!) its an anytime watch!

monkeyrespect to: WHOEVER CREATED THE GAME! what a concept - this movie literally stands purely because of the game. I played it on my PC ages ago - and this movie just brought it alive for me! BEAUTIFUL!

in other notes, Gemma Arterton, who played princess Tamina, PLEASE MARRY ME SWEETHEART! drooooollll! you look gorgeous!

# on the otherhand, Jake Gylennhall, good work on the body - but dude, you just ain't prince of persia. you're too candyboy lookin! seemed like a college kid was playing POP in a school play. and then there's your accent!

trivia note: Before Jake Gyllenhaal was cast in the leading role, both Orlando Bloom and Zac Efron were rumored for the part. (hmmm.... on second thoughts, Jake, im glad you were cast!)

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