Flightplan turned out to be a bit disappointing. The movie is well directed, however, the plot derails itself and is very unconvincing. At the end of it all, one is left with a sore feeling.
Deepa Mehta's Water does a wonderful job highlighting the plight of widows resigned to a widow house. The surprising fact is that these widow houses exist even today. Set in the timeframe of 1938, melodious songs, lyrics and music add to the lovely treatment of a subject which seems pretty off-beat but sinks in as you glide through the movie. Although both, Lisa Ray and John Abraham have done justice to their roles, their glamorous legacy makes you wonder if it really is 1938. Its a viewer's bias after all. Seema Biswas gives a marvellous performance and so does Sarala, the little widow.
Deepa Mehta ignites the debate on the pertinence of our interpreations of the scriptures while also pointing to the fact that good traditions and customs should be upheld. When is the time that we challenge the customs and scriptural interpretations that have been so deeply entrenched into the fabric of our collective psyche. Seema Biswas portrays a superb conflict between adhering to your faith and listening to the voice of your conscience.
And finally, Gandhiji's words answer it all. Gandhiji has said that up until now he believed that God is Truth. However, now he realizes that it is the other way round - Truth is God. All in all, a fabulous movie. Definitely a must watch. On very similar lines, Diksha is a must watch as well.
Bhopal Express by Mahesh Mathai is another brilliant example of what movies as an art form can do to present the reality, the truth and the injustice that plague our worlds. Bhopal express is about the Union Carbide tragedy - the worst industrial tragedy ever. Led by Kay kay and Naseeruddin Shah, the movie delivers a punch. The film presents the trauma, the neglect & mis-management that led to this gas tragedy and the shameless cover up by the Union Carbide. Bhopal Express highlights the following facts - 15000 people died and 500,000 are suffering from exposure implications. 10-15 people of those exposed succumb to death every month, even today! For more, check the facts from Bhopal Express's official website.
Deepa Mehta's Water does a wonderful job highlighting the plight of widows resigned to a widow house. The surprising fact is that these widow houses exist even today. Set in the timeframe of 1938, melodious songs, lyrics and music add to the lovely treatment of a subject which seems pretty off-beat but sinks in as you glide through the movie. Although both, Lisa Ray and John Abraham have done justice to their roles, their glamorous legacy makes you wonder if it really is 1938. Its a viewer's bias after all. Seema Biswas gives a marvellous performance and so does Sarala, the little widow.
Deepa Mehta ignites the debate on the pertinence of our interpreations of the scriptures while also pointing to the fact that good traditions and customs should be upheld. When is the time that we challenge the customs and scriptural interpretations that have been so deeply entrenched into the fabric of our collective psyche. Seema Biswas portrays a superb conflict between adhering to your faith and listening to the voice of your conscience.
And finally, Gandhiji's words answer it all. Gandhiji has said that up until now he believed that God is Truth. However, now he realizes that it is the other way round - Truth is God. All in all, a fabulous movie. Definitely a must watch. On very similar lines, Diksha is a must watch as well.
Bhopal Express by Mahesh Mathai is another brilliant example of what movies as an art form can do to present the reality, the truth and the injustice that plague our worlds. Bhopal express is about the Union Carbide tragedy - the worst industrial tragedy ever. Led by Kay kay and Naseeruddin Shah, the movie delivers a punch. The film presents the trauma, the neglect & mis-management that led to this gas tragedy and the shameless cover up by the Union Carbide. Bhopal Express highlights the following facts - 15000 people died and 500,000 are suffering from exposure implications. 10-15 people of those exposed succumb to death every month, even today! For more, check the facts from Bhopal Express's official website.
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