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Manto (2015)
So Manto !
The rebellious writer that challenged everything gets a deserving movie. To be honest i was ready to be disappointed when i walked into the cinema as my experience with Waar wasn't very good to put it in light words. The movie is shot and directed brilliantly with some of the best camera work i have seen in a Pakistani movie. The soundtrack of this movie kinda shakes your core and really submerges you into the movie.Being a Ghalib fan i must say the modern renditions of the classic ghazals are not that bad (Jagjit Singh still owns it though). The acting of the movie is very good in fact i was very surprised when Fasial Qureshi showed up. He in his screen time of 5 minutes totally kills it and steals the spotlight, this guy is like the Leo Dicaprio of Pakistani cinema (TV dramas included). Sarmad Khosa's acting gets better as the movie progresses and he delivers some of his best acting in the last 10-20 minutes of the movie. The only gripe i have with this movie is that the sudden tonal changes catch you off guard and makes it confusing. For one second you get a funny scene and the very next scene gets so dark that you just go from "haha" to "WTF?" in 2 seconds. The movie has some flow problems, there were some sudden changes in scenes that i couldn't understand. Also it doesn't quiet explain the character of Manto as it should.But having said that this movie is definitely worth a watch or 2 at your local cinema and deserves all the praise its getting not like that over hyped WAAR which was a complete disaster. Bilal Lashari take some lessons from Sarmad Khosa on how to direct a movie please.
Waar (2013)
Incoherent, Inconsistent and downright stupid
I was one of the few privileged people that didn't get to watch this film in cinema and instead waited a whole year for it be aired on TV. While my expectations for the movie were not that high from the beginning, the sheer awfulness of the movie not only shattered but desecrated whatever hopes i had. Waar is truly an awful movie, and its awful as a whole. The editing, the direction, the story, the acting, the score and even the cast is awful. If you ever had to describe the word "awful" to anybody just tell them to watch Waar. I get that its a fresh start for Pakistani cinema and i have to appreciate the effort (otherwise i'll be a raw agent) but it doesn't mean that you can spew out such crap movies and expect people to like it because of their nationality. In short this movie is a crap-fest and shouldn't be watched on cinema, DVD or TV. Don't even bother to pirate this.
Hannibal: Mizumono (2014)
Will you forgive me ?
If you think Bryan Fuller did a bad thing revealing the big showdown between Jack and Hannibal right at the start of the season then get ready to be proved wrong because what comes after is more shocking than anything that has happened this far in season 2. Everything about this finale is just perfect, from the ticking music indicating that time is almost up to the shocking conclusion that is an absolute blood bath (literally). Hannibal ends in a way that leaves you emotionally scarred yet hungry for more. What is more excellent about this finale is that had the series been canceled it would have worked great as a series finale too, but THANK GOD it didn't. And one more thing, just make sure you watch the after credit scene, because it will surely blow your mind..! Ciao!
Breaking Bad: Blood Money (2013)
Tread Lightly !
You might be wondering what the title of this review means but if i told you,that would actually spoil everything.Atlast after almost an year of waiting Breaking Bad returns with a reminder that it still is undoubtedly the king of television.Long awaited things have a way to disappoint its fans with not putting out the expected quality but Breaking Bad starts with an absolute BANG which tells the fans that the wait was worth it.This episode has every element that makes Breaking Bad the best;the acting,the direction,the dialogs and of course the end of the episode is mind blowing.The only thing which is not very good is Walt's future.I am not gonna go into much detail but i can say that Hank is finally out of the toilet and is not very happy..! Good Day !
Man of Steel (2013)
Man of steel:The Joy of flight!
One of my favorite scenes in the movie is when Superman learns how to fly.Henry's expression when he is flying are just amazing he literally looks like a guy who has just started flying rather than a guy who has been flying his whole life (the 73's superman).The movie is a combination of a good story and some amazing action sequences.My problem with MOS is not the lack of humor nor it is the lack of chemistry between Superman and Lois but it is the mere lack of chemistry between John,Martha and Clark.I personally would have loved to see more of his childhood.Rather than a few flashbacks we get to see nothing about his relationship with John which is quite disappointing.I loved the fact that young Clark was struggling with his powers and felt out of place and alienated but we should have seen more of him.Over all MOS is a very good summer superhero flick with a good story (better than avengers) and some breathtaking action (also better than avengers).If you are looking to have a good time then do watch this movie.
New Girl (2011)
Funny No......
If this series was just a serious sort of series then it would have been fine but the thing is that it is of the sitcom genre and the show is not funny at all.You will laugh maybe once or never while watching a episode.And the bad thing is that it is aired next to two and a half men (season 1-8)on star world which makes the show more boring because two and a half men is hilarious and New girl stands no where near it.The acting is good but the script and the jokes are plain bad.If they are making a new season i would suggest a change of writer because a sitcom is supposed to make you laugh not feel boring. PS:its a bad show don't watch it...it will not make you laugh...
Bol (2011)
Over hyped and Over Rated!!
Believe me guys this was one of the movies that i had been dying to watch.When I watched it,it turned out to be a HUGE DISAPPOINTMENT!!!.First of all the acting in this flick is somewhat between bad and average.Atif Aslam made a fool out of himself starring in this movie I mean the guy is a singer not a actor so don't star him in movies.Second this movie is really racist...it clearly points out that all "Pathans" are gay..which in my opinion is very racist.Third this movie is certainly not a family movie you cannot watch this movie with your little brother,sister or your parents.This movie is supposed to convey a serious message but some how it kept me laughing at every scene no matter how serious the scene is.The first one Khuda ke liye was a good movie although it also had some anti Islamic views the story was really good but this one just goes down the drain.....