September/October 2015 at the Movies -Reccos
The Nightmare (2015) – A documentary on sleep paralysis that is effective and told well but could have been shorter. After a point it gets into a loop of saying the same thing again and again. Nevertheless, a good watch for horror lovers.
Everest (2015) – A hurried third act, but quite an immersive experience. Glad it didn’t follow the disaster films template and focused more on the humane stories and the process of mountain climbing. Salvatore Totino’s(Any Given Sunday)cinematography scores over William Nicholson(Gladiator) and Simon Beaufoy’s(127 Hours) script. Watch it in Imax.
Me and Earl and the Dying Girl (2015) – Coincidentally in the weekend that Katti Batti opened to bad reviews, I chose to watch this at home rather than venturing out for the former. This film should be a reference point for anyone who wants to tell stories of the young and restless. It is inventively told and has some hilarious movie homage weaved into it’s narrative. Fresh and low on sappy melodrama, this one is an ideal rom-com for a rainy day.
The Visit (2015) – Not giving up on M Night Shyamalan has borne fruit. The Visit is terrifying, hilarious and neatly tied up with a strong emotional core. Perfect casting, tight script with the right amount of scares. It’s a must watch for horror buffs and a moment of joy for Shyamalan fans.
Talvar (2015) – is an absolutely riveting watch and a sharp comment on the circus of investigation. It makes one feel guilty for laughing at the black humour. Even though I have read Avirook Sen’s Aarushi very recently, Vishal Bhardwaj’s script kept me engaged all through the film.13 years after her assured debut, Meghna Gulzar makes a film that should make Papa Gulzar proud.
Kaaka Muttai (2015) – Finally saw this film, and I request everyone, please do not miss this film at any cost. Show it to your children, see it with your families. This is not poverty porn, but a slice of life about people who live around you, but are mostly invisible to your eyes. That little kid is so adorable that I was praying nothing bad happens to him in the film. One of the best films of the year.
The Martian (2015) – The Martian – Throw a character (Matt Damon) with lots of positive attitude in Mars, and what you get is a feel good survivor story, that is also a visual spectacle. Ridley Scott is in terrific form here, aided brilliantly by Drew Goddard(Writer) who has created/written ‘Daredevil(series)’ and co wrote and directed ‘The Cabin In The Woods’) And yes, Matt Damon gets saved, yet again, successfully.
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