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May 11, 2014 , , ,
Cast: Himesh Reshammiya, Irrfan Khan, Zoya Afroz, Sonali Raut, Honey Singh, Adil Hussain
The-XposeDirector: Anant Mahadevan
Writer: Himesh Reshammiya
Producer: Vipin Reshammiya
Plot: This is a dramatic chain of events in the most glamorous ,swinging era of Hindi films…the 1960s. It was a decade when film stars tasted success and carried their larger than life screen image on to real life with unbridled pomp and splendour. It was during this time that two ambitious films were made…Ujwal Nirmal Sheetal and Reena Mera Naam. The latter became a runaway hit while the former was struggling at the box office.
The XPOSE….is a film that transports you to a world of Hindi cinema and beyond. The XPOSE is a pulsating human mystery with a love story at the core set to a fabulous music score with songs designed to become the biggest chartbusters of the year!

Actors: Irrfan Khan
Actress: Zoya Afroz
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May 10, 2014 , , , , , , , , ,
Alia Bhatt and Arjun Kapoor starrer 2 States has beaten and made a record for this year. The movie, by earning 3.50 crores on its Day 8 i.e. 2nd Friday, has beaten Salman Khan starrer Jai Ho‘s record of Highest 2nd Friday at the Domestic Box Office. 2014′s so far the Highest Grosser, Jai Ho had managed to rake in 3.30 crores on its 2nd Friday.
With this, 2 States now stands at a Domestic total of 63.50 crores at the Box Office. Interestingly, this flick has earned more than the new releases’ combined collections.
Alia Bhatt in a still from movie ‘2 States’
Alia Bhatt in a still from movie ‘2 States’
While Revolver Rani earned 1.90 Crores, Kaanchi collected 0.85 crores and Samrat & Co. 0.25 crores only. Looking at the current pace the film is performing, it seems 2 States might even emerge as the Highest 2nd weekend grosser of 2014.
This rom-com has done very well on Day 9 i.e. 2nd Saturday. The final numbers are still being compiled. Watch this space for 2 States’ 2nd Saturday collections.
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May 10, 2014 , ,
2014 has had an erratic graph to flaunt at the box office. While the successes in 2013 we more regular with end of  May witnessing one of year’s most memorable hits, Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani, 2014 can boast of the same. Success has come but not from the expected. Though Jai Ho’s underwhelming story is a thing of the past already, the unfortunate performance began the year dull especially because the expectations were massive.
But one cannot deny that 2014 has been a year of losses and averages or superhits. Yaariyaan that was made on a budget of 10 crores and a promotional cost of another 9 crores went on to rake hefty moolah at the box office by earning double of its investment, reaching it cumulative domestic income to 40 crores. With that began the year’s array of superhits.
'2 States' and 'Queen' Movie Poster
’2 States’ and ‘Queen’ Movie Poster
How could have one expected a no-hero, Kangana Ranaut film to turn out as terrific as Queen. But it did. The film’s simplicity made everyone go gaga over the movie and its lead actress who tasted her first thunderous success. The film that was made on meagre cost of barely 11 crores, earned 61 crores at the domestic box office. The film’s ROI was recorded at 454% at the time of its final income.
Ragini MMS 2 was another super surprising success of the year. Made on a reported budget of 18 crores, the film settled for 47 crores at the domestic box office by the end of its run. The film profit rate was calculated at 161% which was smashing. Being the first superhit for Sunny Leone, the actress found an entry into Bollywood more receptively than ever before.
'Ragini MMS 2' and 'Yaariyan' Movie Poster
‘Ragini MMS 2′ and ‘Yaariyan’ Movie Poster
2 States had a great buzz around it. Based on Chetan Bhagat’s loved novel of the same name, the film’s great chemistry of the lead pair helped in garnering the favourable responses. Made on a approximate cost of 35 crores, the film has so far made 98 crores at the domestic box office. Gearing up to the enter the coveted 100 crore club, the film’s good performance paved way for another superhit with a ROI of 180%.
2014 seems to have no places for ordinary hits at the box office. The films which even remotely tasted success did so with panache, super seeding the expectations of it. Probably this will be the year of the underdogs scoring over heavy names. In ways that is better as Bollywood’s audiences is developing a taste for film devoid of the stars who feature in them. Educating masses to enjoy the movie more than the stars is crucial to the understanding and appreciating good cinema and probably 2014 attempts at attaining that.
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May 08, 2014 , ,
Rating: 3.5/5 Stars (Three And Half stars)
Star cast: Saqib Saleem, Partho Gupte
Director: Amole Gupte
What’s Good: Probably the most innocent film that has been made since Stanley Ka Dabba, this one is brimming with hope and optimism. The fascinatingly well done casting is an aide as each character is wonderful.
What’s Bad: A hard-to-believe climax doesn’t quite fit in with reality but Gupte’s attempt to make this an appeasing outing for the younger section of his cine goers.
Loo break: None.
Watch or Not?: Hawaa Hawaai is an intensely positive film that would turn even cynics propitious. It is not frequent that one would fall for a story like this which has little novelty. What persuades is that it comes with a big heart and a pristine soul. Amol Gupte tells this story with his conspicuously piercing, asking multiple unanswered questions and devising a masterly win for the underdog. If there’s one film that must be watched without fail, this without doubts stands as the best bet.
 
rjun is young boy who works at a run-down roadside restaurant for wages. Washing utensils and cleaning is in his daily menu for work, but the child harbors within himself the unmatchable potential of skating. It takes the young child, Aniket Bhargava’s coaching to further his potential and enroll him to contest at the state level skating championship. It isn’t hard to figure out whether our little hero succeeds at this but the journey to it is inspiring, filling the worst of cynics into optimists by the time credits flow down.
Saqib Saleem and Partho Gupte in a still from movie 'Hawaa Hawaai'
Saqib Saleem and Partho Gupte in a still from movie ‘Hawaa Hawaai’

Hawaa Hawaai Review: Script Analysis

Hawaa Hawaai picks up from the grim note where Stanley Ka Dabba had ended. Quite like the earlier, it is a simple story which has a message beyond the comprehension of the young audiences it is catering to. Once we enter adulthood, the plethora of problems faced by a child becomes nearly non-existent to us. Not only there is a tendency to belittle them with a rude passiveness, we even shun kids when they approach with problems. However, in its penultimate layer, the story latently asks bigger questions about how society categorically and systematically alienates rich kids from poor kids. For instance, the most common reaction would be anger. This is how children of the lower factions of society probably don’t even earn the license to deserve respect. The film’s prime protagonist couldn’t have from a more humble background and he brings out with charm the aspirations of his likes focusing on the persistent blind eye the society turns towards them.
But at its core, it is a simple story about a child’s journey to realize his dreams. Though the climax might seem a very ‘filmy’ one, probably that fits this movie better than anything else could have. Glee and mirth are the two constant emotions when it comes to this film. When the film is introduced with a young kid toiling his way through heat and bearing it all despite his eyes drooping, one will be compelled to look around themselves and wonder how many similar kids have they encountered.
Yet, this child has a fascinating talent which his emphatic coach polishes and brings out to the world. In the moments when the coach stands mesmerized by the kid, Gupte probably emphasizes on the symbiotic relationship between a teacher and student without making it seem preachy. The script is so well leveled that the priggish tone is kept at bay and whatever is conveyed is done subtly.

Hawaa Hawaai Review: Star Performances

Partho Gupte, like his last stint is almost perfect for the part. He is resilient, tender and yet shows shades of vulnerability. The child somehow got perfectly into the skin of the character almost to make you believe that this is his life story. For a child of that young age, probably a better compliment cannot be framed.
Saqib Saleem’s versatility caught me more than anything else. The actor who became labelled as unstoppable after appearing in Karan Johar’s Bombay Talkies film owns his part with a caliber beyond excellence. The actor’s tenacity in portrayal is one of the most enthusiastic one in recent times.
Arjun (Partho)’s gang of friends are exceptional exhibiting the right emotion at every cue and making the camaraderie between them absorbing much.

Hawaa Hawaai Review: Direction, Editing and Screenplay

Amole Gupte has the virtuoso in him to tell stories that are a class apart. There is simplicity in his storytelling and his films are lovingly done. I particularly liked the story’s persuasive vein and woven seamlessly an array of brilliantly conceived scenes which in its first look tells the story of an underdog but the layers appear with multiple connotations about things that must be asked.
The scene where the children are looking in the garbage to find material to make skates for Arjun is one of the many powerful scenes that will choke you up. The kids even push down their priorities to accommodate Arjun’s need.
The cinematography is beautiful and syncs well with the narrative but it is the soothing background score and the music that makes the film an experience even more enlivening.

Hawaa Hawaai Review: The Last Word

Hawaa Hawaai runs the risk of being compared to Gupte’s previous works but as a standalone it is without doubt one of the most brilliant works of recent times. Subtle and empowering with delectable performances of Saqib & Partho adding power to the film, here’s one ultimately satisfying movie that will win you over with its bittersweet and spirited work. I am going with a 3.5/5 recommending that you don’t miss this one.
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May 04, 2014 , , , , ,
Each year, the summer movie season is ruthless, filled with movies claiming and switching release dates, then studios cannibalizing each other to score a hit. Most of the time, however, there's the gentleman's agreement between all of them to keep the peace and usually release one blockbuster at a time. Part of this strategy comes from some execs watching their fellow producer bomb when they overestimate the broad appeal of their film. In summer, movies die loudly, and they leave scars.

Which is why we've decided to break down most of the summer's offerings, observing exactly what it is about some films that cause them to succeed and fail. This involved number crunching, market analysis, educated guesses, and the application of a few snobby biases. We've separated these groups into obvious hits, less-obvious hits, so-so performers and outright bombs, all comparative to budgets. All gross numbers are global totals unless otherwise specified. Feel free to bookmark this, and check it at the end of the summer.

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Megahits
Godzilla – Few summer films have had marketing as impressive as this monster mash, which is seeing release after two more frivolous summer entertainments (Amazing Spider-Man 2, Neighbors). Ads have obscured the monster, but favored the disaster footage, a money-shot heavy approach that likens this picture to, ironically, a film like the ones made by 1998 Godzilla director Roland Emmerich, albeit more serious. That film, by the way, grossed $379 million globally despite being hated by just about everyone. With an inflated overseas market, this thing could be looking at upwards of $200 million domestically, and $600 million global.

X-Men: Days Of Future Past – Strangely enough, the X-films haven't broke out like other superhero franchises: the highest grossing effort is the $459 million registered by X-Men: The Last Stand. Because it's eight full years later, because the overseas market has changed, because this is in 3D, and because this is following the Fast And Furious model of filling the cast with characters from all previous films, there's reason to believe this film will obliterate that number. Last year's The Wolverine was extremely well-received internationally, grossing $414 million worldwide, but it was a smaller, lower-budgeted affair. This new film promises armies of mutants, killer robots and time travel, basically the exact opposite elements that made The Wolverine the lowest grossing X-film domestically. X-pect (EL OH EL) grosses close to $275 million domestically, and $600 million worldwide.

How To Train Your Dragon 2 - The animated sequel bump doesn't always occur for some films: Kung Fu Panda 2 and Happy Feet Two are two recent examples of animated sequels that lacked the domestic success of the originals. But consider the case of Shrek 2 and Despicable Me 2, and realize that Dreamworks' Dragons franchise has had a presence on television with the Riders Of Berk series, and you're looking at the first animated kid flick of the summer obliterating the original's $494 million take, with possibly a $700 million worldwide tally.

Transformers: Age Of Extinction - Transformers: Dark Of The Moon was weaker domestically than its predecessor, though the strong global numbers took the film over the billion dollar mark. The signs would suggest a slightly shrinking appeal, but no studio dared to challenge this franchise's dominance over the 4th of July weekend. Not only is it opening a full week before Independence Day, but there's very little to challenge the picture on that date, giving Age Of Extinction two full weekends to most likely cross $200 million domestic, on its way to a $300 million franchise-standard domestic gross and at least $800 million worldwide.

Dawn of The Planet Of The Apes – The earlier film was an August surprise, coming out of nowhere to gross $481 million. This one comes two weeks after Transformers dominates the marketplace, and does so with the added strength of 3D, and an arguable upgrade at director in Matt Reeves. This franchise remains beloved by fans – even 2001's hated reboot earned $362 million worldwide – and as they move closer to territory established by the original films, expect new fans and baby boomers to be intrigued, to the tune of $525 million global.
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May 04, 2014 , , , , , , ,
Marc Webb’s The Amazing Spider-Man 2 finally opened in U.S. theaters on Thursday night after proving to be a draw overseas. The film pulled in an estimated $8.9 million on Thursday night, and is targeting a $95-100 million opening weekend tally.
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But this thread is WIDE open to discussion. You checked out Marc Webb’s The Amazing Spider-Man 2. Some loved it! Some despised it. We’re giving you an open forum to discuss the movie with the freedom of spoilers!

If you haven’t seen Spidey’s sequel yet, run! This page is LOADED WITH SPOILERS. The rest of you can spend the weekend raving (or ranting) about our newest Spider-Man movie. And participate in our poll below, telling us how you thought The Amazing Spider-Man 2 turned out.
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May 03, 2014 , , , ,
Rating: 3/5 Stars (Three stars)
Star cast: Vijay Raaz, Manu Rishi, Raj Zutshi, Vishwajeet Pradhan
Director: Vijay Raaz
What’s Good: A poignant and humane story contrary to the antagonist ones we hear of India & Pakistan.
What’s Bad: A loopy, repetitive plot line that wears off the film’s novelty.
Loo break: Few in the second half.
Watch or Not?: There can be no two views on the fact Kya Dilli Kya Lahore is an immensely watchable film. Despite spitting similarities with No Man’s Land, the heartfelt plotline holds a certain enigmatic appeal in its story. A Pakistani and an Indian have more in common than expected. Vijay Raaz deserves a pat for tackling the film with superseding gravitas and strength. Loopy second half aside, this film is the closest caliber of recent releases has come to excellent.
Manu Rishi and Vishwajeet Pradhan in a still from movie 'Kya Dilli Kya Lahore'User Rating: 
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The film opens in 1948 when India and Pakistan’s partition is still afresh. Pakistani soldier Rahmat Ali is sent to the Indian post to retrieve a crucial map. The Indian outpost is left under the guard of the army cook Samarth. The two are stuck in an awkward situation which gets them talking, arguing, blaming only to realize that they both are plagued with similar problems and not for their fault.
Manu Rishi and Vishwajeet Pradhan in a still from movie ‘Kya Dilli Kya Lahore’

Kya Dilli Kya Lahore Review: Script Analysis

Gulzar’s distinctly moving lines narrates the crux of the film. “Lakeerein hain toh rehne do. Kisine rooth kar gusse mein shayad khench di thi.” The India-Pakistan history is troublesome and has been documented multiple times in history, literature and cinema. Bollywood specifically has studied the dynamics of the complexity of the antagonistic relationship existent in many fabulous films from Deepa Mehta’s Earth to a more mainstream Gadar or Veer Zaara. How is this film any different from being in pile on? The film’s narrative is touching but not tear jerking and that is where it stands tall over sappy tales on the issue.
There is not so much of a story but moments and the lovely dialogues that weaves strongly the feeling of the futility of war. It is no Shaw’s Arms and the man and Raaz does understands the limitations of his conversationalist film. He keeps the story tight and flowing but in the film’s second half the novelty erodes. It seemed to be a half baked movie which was stretched tediously.
What particularly impressed me in the film is the accusations and counter accusations! Amidst all the hatred, two very unlikely people traced fondness in the most unusual ways. A Pakistani born and bred in Delhi and an Indian born and bred in Lahore indulge in an enjoyable camaraderie that saves this otherwise paper thin plot which dons a monotonous avatar half way through. The noble head refrains me from complaining too much but with so much potential wasted, it is hard to not crib here.

Kya Dilli Kya Lahore Review: Star Performances

Manu Rishi is infallible in his role. One of the underused actor in the industry, he puts his heart and soul in role that does full justice to his potential.
Vijay Raaz is brilliant. If it is possible, the actor presents one of his most balanced performances till date. He is nuanced in his work and near perfect at what he does.
Both Manu and Raaz make Samarth Pratap and Rahmat Ali quite unforgettable in a film which won’t stay back for too long.

Kya Dilli Kya Lahore Review: Direction, Editing and Screenplay

Vijay Raaz’s debut effort as a filmmaker has a powerful fabric in it. Somehow the narrative reminds one of No Man’s Land without any evident similarities. The futility and tragedy of war is explored quite well by Raaz. Aplomb with intelligence in its lines, the problem lies in maintaining consistency. The new filmmaker loses coherence and beats around the bush conveying the same point after a while. For advantages, Gulzar’s poetry helps but Shandaliya’s avoidable and forgettable music doesn’t help the film’s cause.

Kya Dilli Kya Lahore Review: The Last Word

In the end, Kya Dilli Kya Lahore portrays quite an emphatic picture of how war and hostility doesn’t benefit anyone. Human beings pitted against each other, brainwashed by ‘nationalistic’ sentiments are afterall people facing similar dilemmas and issues. Raaz and Rishi play a fantastic duo whose affinity remains the film’s best part. As a filmmaker, Raaz doesn’t quite do justice to the tapestry of the film he had in mind but creates a decent watch. I am going with 3/5.
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May 03, 2014 , , , ,
There has, and always will be, speculation of a big screen crossovers between Marvel's characters from the Avengers, X-Men, and Spider-Man movies. Hopes remain, despite the fact that these properties are owned by three different studios, and that these studios have explicitly told fans not to expect real crossovers any time soon. But a new post-credits scene in The Amazing Spider-Man 2, promoting X-Men: Days of Future Past, has renewed the discussions.
Don't get too excited yet. Variety reports the Days of Future Past plug in Spider-Man 2 has nothing to do with crossover, and is simply an advertising deal between Fox and Sony in regards to their contracts with director Marc Webb. Basically, it’s a shared custody agreement: Webb signed a directorial contract with Fox after the success of 500 Days of Summer, and in order for him to direct The Amazing Spider-Man for Sony, the studio agreed to promote Fox’s big X-Men release. Although it’s not the deal fans were hoping to hear about, it’s a step — a very, very small step — in the right direction.
The fans’ discussion had serious vigor back when Marvel’s The Avengers became the biggest blockbuster success of 2012. In the comics, Wolverine and Spider-Man are part of the Avengers team, so fans were wondering if the two superheroes would make an appearance at some point within the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
While that is still unlikely in the foreseeable future, Marvel and Sony did sit down to discuss the possibility of including the Oscorp tower in The Avengers as a promotion for the then upcoming release of The Amazing Spider-Man. They couldn’t reach a deal because it was too late into the production of the film, but it showed that both studios were willing to come to the table for a discussion.
Even though the Days of Future Past post-credits scene in Spider-Man 2 is a marketing ploy — and a concession on Sony’s behalf for stealing Webb away from Fox for the Spider-Man series — that doesn’t mean fans can’t take heart in the deal.
If Sony, Fox, and Disney/Marvel are willing to discuss crossover promotion between their franchises, that’s the first step toward an actual crossover. Remember, these studios will do whatever makes them the most money. Although they each have enough material to keep their separate franchises going for quite a long time, someday that could be a crossover.
There has, and always will be, speculation of a big screen crossovers between Marvel's characters from the Avengers, X-Men, and Spider-Man movies. Hopes remain, despite the fact that these properties are owned by three different studios, and that these studios have explicitly told fans not to expect real crossovers any time soon. But a new post-credits scene in The Amazing Spider-Man 2, promoting X-Men: Days of Future Past, has renewed the discussions.
Don't get too excited yet. Variety reports the Days of Future Past plug in Spider-Man 2 has nothing to do with crossover, and is simply an advertising deal between Fox and Sony in regards to their contracts with director Marc Webb. Basically, it’s a shared custody agreement: Webb signed a directorial contract with Fox after the success of 500 Days of Summer, and in order for him to direct The Amazing Spider-Man for Sony, the studio agreed to promote Fox’s big X-Men release. Although it’s not the deal fans were hoping to hear about, it’s a step — a very, very small step — in the right direction.
The fans’ discussion had serious vigor back when Marvel’s The Avengers became the biggest blockbuster success of 2012. In the comics, Wolverine and Spider-Man are part of the Avengers team, so fans were wondering if the two superheroes would make an appearance at some point within the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
While that is still unlikely in the foreseeable future, Marvel and Sony did sit down to discuss the possibility of including the Oscorp tower in The Avengers as a promotion for the then upcoming release of The Amazing Spider-Man. They couldn’t reach a deal because it was too late into the production of the film, but it showed that both studios were willing to come to the table for a discussion.
Even though the Days of Future Past post-credits scene in Spider-Man 2 is a marketing ploy — and a concession on Sony’s behalf for stealing Webb away from Fox for the Spider-Man series — that doesn’t mean fans can’t take heart in the deal.
If Sony, Fox, and Disney/Marvel are willing to discuss crossover promotion between their franchises, that’s the first step toward an actual crossover. Remember, these studios will do whatever makes them the most money. Although they each have enough material to keep their separate franchises going for quite a long time, someday that could be a crossover.

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