Zoetrope360 Reviews

The Body (2012)

The movie which we can't predict what's going to happen!

[9/10 · 9 June 2020]

Usually any murder mystery revolves around the murderer and how the cops going to catch them. Here it's more than that and entirely out of the box: a body went missing from a morgue, is it even a body?

Gets straight into the crime scene and keeps us engaged throughout the movie. It will also make us predict just to tell that it's wrong, in the end. The movie which we can't predict what's going to happen. Try it for yourself...

From one of the best contemporary writer and director Oriol Paulo, whose movies are getting remade around the world. If we want to see best crime thriller, we can look for his movies.

Shaun of the Dead (2004)

Zombie apocalypse can be this much fun?

[9/10 · 9 June 2020]

How will your plan work out in zombie apocalypse when you're already a looser?

One of the best zombie movie which even people who are afraid of it can see and enjoy, except for couple of gore scenes. Zombie apocalypse can be this much fun? Watch it for yourself.

Considered as one of the cult in its genre, Horror Comedy. A perfect blend of comedy, horror, love and friendship. 100 mins of fun with friends and zombies.

Amélie (2001)

Happiness is enjoying little things in life

[10/10 · 9 June 2020]

"Happiness is enjoying little things in life" - Have you ever wondered about this? See this movie!

This movie is so warm that it will leave us smiling for hours. Hands down one of the best feel good movie, maybe the life changing movie for some. Unique story telling with wonderful cinematography, music and Amelie (Audrey Tautou) makes it like a dream.

Simple story put it in the best possible way that will melt us like anything. I don't want to share more details about it. Go and see for yourself and comment on how you feel about it!

Wait Until Dark (1967)

Someone please help her!!!

[9/10 · 4 June 2020]

100 mins of pure suspense: A trio tries to take back the heroin stuffed doll from a blind woman's house. Halfway through the movie, we will feel like we are in the house and in the last 20 mins, we will be like "someone please help her." All credits to Audrey Hepburn performance and the direction.

If you like Hitchcock's films, you can give this a try which is not his film. Don't Breathe (Post #18) maybe a contemporary version of Wait Until Dark, a classic thriller.

How to watch: Turn of all the lights, watch in complete darkness to get better experience.

United 93 (2006)

What happened to the 4th flight which was hijacked on 11 September, 2001?

[9/10 · 4 June 2020]

It touches the incredibly sensitive topic, September 11 attack. Few hours into the infamous day: what happened, especially to the 4th plane and the people in it? It's tensed and heart wrenching but you should watch to experience it. It will leave you relentless and speechless for sometime.

Unlike Paul Greengrass' Green Zone, it recounts the actual event without much of grey areas.

The Place (2017)

Watching this movie is like reading a book!

[9/10 · 4 June 2020]

How far will you go to get the things you desire? Is there any limit at all?

Another creative writing from Paolo Genovese, the director of Perfect Strangers (Post #38 on Zoetrope360, Instagram). This movie is thought provoking as it explores the dark side of us, what are we willing to do to get the things we want.

The entire movie happens within a cafe, The Place. It's like reading a book, you visualize the things happening outside based on what people interact in the cafe.

Léon: The Professional (1994)

For unknown reasons, their relationship keeps me tensed throughout the movie!

[9/10 · 4 June 2020]

Could a professional assassin can take care of a 12 year old girl? What will be the consequences?

The movie is about the relationship between Leon and Mathilda. It's unique and, maybe, the first time we see in movies. For unknown reasons, their relationship keeps me tensed throughout the movie.

Bonus points: We get to know few points on how professional works.

Source Code (2011)

Another original sci-fi movie!

[8/10 · 28 May 2020]

Another original sci-fi movie in the list, a nail biting thriller which will keep you on the edge of your seat throughout the movie. The only drawback maybe it's just 90 mins in length. However, this movie gets straight to the point without wasting any time for setting up the story.

Though it's an original sci-fi movie, it doesn't go into the technicality and makes it complex. It's simple and to the point. If you want to watch a fast paced thriller, you can consider this for sure.

La belle époque (2019)

The time travel which is possible!

[9/10 · 27 May 2020]

If you have a chance to live any time period for a night, what would you choose?

There are instances, we don't like someone now but we used to adore a decade back. Have you ever thought how it all changes? This movie will give an idea on how things change over time or is it us who change?

A dream like fresh romantic comedy movie with unique story you will ever see. Maybe we will also get to see this idea transforms into real business, in future. The time travel which is possible! #Nostalgia_Sells

Big Fish (2003)

The life and legacy is more about stories!

[10/10 · 25 May 2020]

The life and legacy is more about stories, is it always need to be the reality?

The son tries to reconcile with his dying father, can't be told more beautiful than this. The film you can see with your kids, your spouse or your parents.

The story involves giants, witches, conjoined twins, bank robbers, hidden cities. How much is myth? You see for yourself to know and experience the adventure!

Department Q: The Keeper of Lost Causes (2013)

Is it important to investigate cold cases?

[9/10 · 25 May 2020]

Is it important to investigate cases which are as cold as 5 years to 5 decades? If you don't think it's important, you should see this.

Most of the time, the motive behind a crime is more important than the actual crime. All the 4 movies in this series have two different timelines running in parallel: one focusing on solving the crime whereas the other focusing on the motive behind it. If you like crime thrillers, this series is one of the best available!

Arrival (II) (2016)

It's more about us than aliens!

[10/10 · 18 May 2020]

How much the language shapes what we think and how we see the world around us?

It's not an usual alien invasion movie which we have seen multiple times. It's deep and unique both in concept and story telling. It starts with one simple idea and then transforms into something much bigger than expected.

This movie is more about us than aliens. The more open you are the more you get from this movie. It talks about life, death, time and many more. I personally feel this is one of the best "alien" movie I have ever seen! #MustWatch

Locke (2013)

Can you evoke an emotional response when there's only one character?

[9/10 · 18 May 2020]

Can you manage the most important part of your personal and professional life just through a series of calls?

No doubt, it's the most engaging movie with just one actor and that too within a car. This movie is a proof that you don't need a big budget when you have creativity on your side.

Can you evoke an emotional response when there's only one character? You have to see this movie to experience it. With creative writing and Tom Hardy's performance, you might even cry at some point. #MustWatch

Bridge to Terabithia (2007)

A movie for everyone!

[9/10 · 15 May 2020]

Trailer might look like a version of Narnia whereas it's not. It's more about the life of growing kids and how they face the reality with the help of imagination?

The performance of Leslie, Jess and his sister are so good that we can see through them. The BGM along with the visuals will give goosebumps now and then. This movie is an example: You don't have to use CGIs wherever you can rather use it wherever you need. It's not a "Kids" movie as it's being promoted or displayed. It's a movie for everyone, depends on who the audience is, it delivers.

Deja Vu (2006)

Sci-Fi meets real-life cop drama!

[8/10 · 15 May 2020]

What will you do if you can see through past?

Sci-Fi meets a real-life cop drama. The plot is simple and engaging from start to end. It has action, Sci-Fi, romance and everything to entertain us for 2 hrs. The cinematography along with BGM makes us travel through the movie and feel the movie.

Limitless (I) (2011)

The pill you're looking for...

[7/10 · 13 May 2020]

What will you do if you can access full capacity of your brain?

What makes it different form Lucy (2014) is, it is more realistic on how a normal person can use it? Simply, it's not philosophical rather a thrilling ride.

Though there are loopholes in the plot, it's interesting and fast paced that you'll forget everything and enjoy.

The Life of David Gale (2003)

What's the power of belief?

[9/10 · 11 May 2020]

Have you ever wondered why some people are so much against capital punishment? Shouldn't the guilty be punished for their crimes? It's not always about whether the guilty deserved it or not but the judicial system they don't believe in. What if the person who was executed is innocent?

The Life of David Gale gives an idea about how the system can go wrong. The movie is all about what Prof. Gale quotes in one of his class "What it means to be fully human is to strive to live by ideas and ideals. Not to measure your life by what you've attained in terms of your desires but those small moments of integrity, compassion, rationality, even self-sacrifice."

Run Lola Run (1998)

Butterfly Effect on Run!!!

[9/10 · 8 May 2020]

"The smallest change in what we do can make huge difference in our life." We might have listened to this statement countless number of times. But we don't know how it make any sense without visualizing the future of different decisions we make, for the same event.

Run Lola Run gives us an experience to visualize three options of the same event. It helps us to see what impact our smallest action can create in our life and the lives of others whom we come in contact with (even the lives of strangers we pass by). It also gives us an idea of how unpredictable our future is.

A Day (2017)

Korean style time loop movie!

[8/10 · 6 May 2020]

There are many movies from Groundhog Day (1993) to Happy Death Day (2017) where the protagonist relives the same day again and again. This Korean time-loop movie is based on the same concept but explores the consequences and redemption of an act.

Forensic (2020)

Too technical as the name suggests!

[8/10 · 6 May 2020]

How much the forensic science can help tracking down a serial killer?

Might be too technical at some part of the movie but it'll give you the edge of your seat experience. As I watched with my brother who is a doctor, I get to understand better.

Portrait of a Lady on Fire (2019)

A visual painting!

[9/10 · 6 May 2020]

It explores the love, desire and passion. You can see that throughout the movie, especially in the end!!!

Cinematography at it's best, each and every frame is clear and stunning in it's own way. You should see the movie to feel it.