Dhobi Ghat
Studios – Aamir Khan Productions, Cinema 73 (Previous Releases: Peepli Live, Debut)
Director - Kiran Rao (Debut)
In a nutshell....
Dhobi Ghat is the story of 4 very different people whose lives intersect and leave them altered forever. It is about love and friendship brewing in the vibrant city of Mumbai.
Aamir Khan Productions has a past full of successes and recognitions of cinema that might not be off beat but atleast different than most other contemporary films. And with Dhobi Ghat comes the most off beat film from all its ventures in the past. Kiran Rao and the leading women in this film all make a debut with a film which might not be seen by the masses at all. However, Dhobi Ghat seems to be a pure and real take in the most cinematic way involving the blending relationships with colours and art. This definitely isn't your usual entertainer but will hopefully win the hearts of the classes and the intellectuals. Seems it won't enjoy a success on the box office but then again who cares if this brings a 1 % change to the way Indian cinema is perceived today.
Runtime - 95 mins
Genre - Drama
Rated - PG-13
Principal Cast
Aamir Khan – Arun (Last seen in: 3 Idiots)Prateik Babbar – Munna (Last seen in: Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na)
Monica Dogra – Shai (Debut)
Kriti Malhotra - Yasmin (Debut)
Principal Crew
Kiran Rao - Writer Tushar Kanti Ray - Director of Photography
Nishant Radhakrishnan – Editor
Gustavo Santaolalla - Music Director
Film’s USP
Aamir Khan directed by his wife, Kiran
Trailer
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7rfuzya3L0Y
Anticipation Rating - 3.5/5
Hostel
Studio – Matrix Media (Debut)
Director - Manish Gupta (Previous Work: The Stoneman Murders)
In a nutshell....
Hostel is about the experiences Karan has during his time at a hostel. It's about the ragging and the politics of the hostel system.
Writer/director Manish Gupta has a liking for hard hitting films and he usually draws out characters from real life experiences and incidences. But the lead actors he's banking on this time around, haven't had the best of careers. However, the film seems to have the reality appeal and therefore should make the audiences go for it.
Runtime - Unknown
Genre - Drama
Rated - Unknown
Principal Cast
Vatsal Sheth – Karan (Last seen in: Toh Baat Pakki)Tulip Joshi – (Last seen in: Daddy Cool)
Mukesh Tiwari – (Last seen in: Toonpur Ka Superhero)
Principal Crew
Manish Gupta- Writers Srikant Naroj - Director of Photography
Sanjib Datta – Editor
Virag Mishra - Music Director
Film’s USP
The real life incidences of hostel life portrayed in the film.
Trailer
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=26BpfWqsS50
Anticipation Rating - 3/5
Studios – DW Studios, Everyman Pictures (Previous Releases: Up In The Air, Dinner For Schmucks)
Director - Paul Weitz (Previous Work: Cirque Du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant)
In a nutshell....
It has taken 10 years for Jack to impress his father-in-law Jack. Jack's suspicions about his favourite male nurse keep growing. When Greg and Pam's entire family including her ex flame Kevin, come for the twins' birthday party, Greg has to prove to Jack that he is capable of being the head of the family. But with all the misunderstanding and spying happening around, will he succeed?
I'm not a great fan of this series but I quite liked the trailer and all the actors seem to be in good form. The film got an average response when it released in the US last year but that barely means that we won't like it here. However, with the no. of impressive films releasing this week, it feels this film won't do too good here as well.
Runtime - 98 mins
Genre - Comedy
Rated - A
Principal Cast
Robert De Niro – Jack Byrnes (Last seen in: Righteous Kill)Ben Stiller – Greg Focker (Last seen in: Night At The Museum: Battle Of The Smithsonian)
Owen Wilson – Kevin Rawley (Last seen in: Night At The Museum: Battle Of The Smithsonian)
Jessica Alba - Andi Garcia (Last seen in: Valentine's Day)
Dustin Hoffman - Bernie Focker (Last heard in: Kung Fu Panda)
Principal Crew
John Hamburg, Larry Stucky - Writers Remi Adefarasin - Director of Photography
Greg Hayden, Leslie Jones, Myron I. Kerstein – Editors
Stephen Trask - Music Director
Film’s USP
Super star cast + sequel
Trailer
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y27IueXA8-E
Anticipation Rating - 3/5
Studios – Walt Disney Animation Studios, Walt Disney Pictures (Previous Releases: Princess And The Frog, Toy Story 3)
Directors - Nathan Greno, Byron Howard (Previous Works: Debut, Bolt)
In a nutshell....
Baby Princess, Rapunzel is kidnapped by Mother Gothel when she learns about the healing powers of a magical flower which have been growing in Rapunzel's golden hair. To stay young Rapunzel is kept hidden in a tower from where she watches floating lights on each birthday. Rapunzel's a young girl now and her hair is 70 ft. long. One day, a bandit by the name of Flynn Ryder tries to sneak into the tower and is held captive by Rapunzel who lets him go only after striking a deal that he shall show her the world and also lead her to the place from where the floating lights come. Rapunzel is about to have the most fascinating journey of life.
Based on the tale that we used to hear back in our childhood days, Tangled is sure going to be a treat for those who miss their childhood, to those who've forgotten but wish to relive and to those who are in their childhood today. Disney always manages to woo the young audiences and this time around even more is expected as I've heard splendid responses from the film's US release. Besides, it is in 3D which shall add to the experience. This is a must watch, not only for the young kids but also for their families.
Runtime - 100 mins
Genre - Animation/Comedy
Rated - U
Principal Cast
Mandy Moore – Rapunzel (Last heard in: Dr. Dolittle 2)Zachary Levi – Flynn Rider (Theatrical Voiceover Debut)
Donna Murphy – Mother Gothel (Theatrical Voiceover Debut - India)
Ron Perlman - Andi Garcia (Theatrical Voiceover Debut - India)
Principal Crew
Dan Fogelman - WriterSteve Goldberg - Visual Effects Supervisor
Tim Mertens – Editor
Alan Meken - Music Director
Film’s USP
Rapunzel in 3D
Trailer
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pyOyBVXDJ9Q
Anticipation Rating - 4/5
Studio – Relativity Media (Previous Release: Little Fockers)Director – Dominic Sena (Previous Film: Whiteout)
In a nutshell….
Set in the 14th century, a crusader’s homeland is hit by Black plaque. The church assumes sorcery as the cause of it and deports a witch to a remote abbey where monks would perform a ritual to end the deadly disease. A priest, a grieving knight, a disgraced itinerant and a headstrong youth join a mission troubled by mythically intimidating wilderness and fierce conflict over the fate of the girl. Things change when they arrive at the abbey and they are pitted against some destructive forces.
I think this one shows some promise with a different combination of genres. Relativity Media’s latest ventures have been exceptional which is why I think Season Of The Witch can also be one of them. Although Sena’s Gone In Sixty Seconds and Swordfish weren’t cinematically brilliant but sure were entertaining enough.
Genre - Drama/Fantasy/Adventure
Runtime - 113 mins
Rated - PG 13
Principal Cast
Nicolas Cage – Behmen (Last seen in – The Sorcerer’s Apprentice)
Claire Foy – The Girl (Debut Theatrical Release)
Stephen Graham – Hagamar (Last seen in – Public Enemies)
Ron Perlman - Felson (Last seen in – Bunraku)
Principal Crew
Bragi F. Schut - Writer
Amir M. Mokri – Director of Photography
Bob Ducsay, Mark Helfrich, Dan Zimmerman – Editors
Atli Örvarsson – Music Director
Film’s USP
This is a rare fantasy set in the ancient times with a different storyline. Besides, Cage’s presence shall makes this one worth watching.
Trailer
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qLoKm_vUsFY
Anticipation Rating - 3/5
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