Justice League - DD review

Justice league - DD review
Language:  English
Genre:  action,  superhero

After Marvel's Avengers,  now it is DC's turn to save the world from foreign invasion. Bruce wayne aka Batman tries to unite all the super heroes to fight against Steppenwolf and his parademons. Steppenwolf seeks to unite the mother boxes,  which is the source of super power that can terraform any planet.  As usual,  all the super heroes foils his plan.  Story is nothing new.

Excellent CGI effects and few scenes ties you to the seat.  Story lacks its depth and if you are critical about storyline,  it  may not impress you.  If you are a DC fan and if you love action scenes, it might impress you. 

The scene in which superman is brought to life is really weird.  Introduction scene of wonder woman is not related to the story.  Story line is highly flawed.

My rating: 3/5

Last words:  Just OK league. 

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Thor Ragnarok - DD review

Language:  English
Genre:  Action, Superhero

For Marvel fans,  this is really a colorful treat. Amazing action scenes,  powerful performances and humorous conversations and much more is Thor Ragnarok.

According to Ragnarok prophecy,  Asgard is burned to ashes by a demon,  Surtur. Thor defeats Surtur,  returns back,  thinking he has prevented Apocalypse.  But Asgard has got a real villain in the name of Hela,  goddess of death,  first born of Odin.  Hela defeats Thor and Loki,  sending them to the garbage planet,  sakaar.  Hela raises army of the dead and Fenris,  the big wolf,  by killing everyone who comes in her way.  On Sakaar,  thor has to fight hulk in the battle of gladiators,  run by grandmaster.  Thor, Hulk,  Valkyrie and Loki has to escape Sakaar to save Asgard,  in mission revengers.  Are they successful?

Hela,  played by kate blanchett is so far the most powerful villain of the Marvel. Hela is vigorous,  powerful and has got all the skills for a ferocious Villain.  Kate blanchett simply nailed it.  10/10 for Hela.  The script writers infused a high dose of comedy in almost every scene,  which made the script full on entertaining.  The screenplay is highly entertaining and thrilling with edge of thriller scenes.  9/10 for script writers/directors. BG score is refreshing,  resembling 80's songs and visual effects are top notch. Action scenes are unbelievable.  9/10 for visual experiences.  The scenes between Thor and Hulk,  Thor and Valkyrie,  Thor and Loki are of the highest quality.  9/10. I like the Grandmaster character.  His body language and psychotic attitude is fun to watch.  A brief appearance of Dr.  Strange enthralls you.

My rating:  4.5/5

Finishing touch:  This is the best movie of Thor series and one of the best from Marvel. This Thor is thoroughly entertaining. 

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X Men Apocalypse - DD's review

 

X-MEN APOCALYPSE - DD's review

Category: Superhero series

Language: English 

Released: 20 Mar, 2016

Amid huge expectations, sixth movie of the xmen series released this weekend. Thanks to the trailer which has created enough buzz among audience. From last three movies, we have been seeing xmen fighting among themselves. This time it is the first mutant of this world En Sabah nur alias Apocalypse's team of mutants vs Xavier's mutants. Story line is not new. Story dates back to 3000 BC where a group of mutants tries to transfer powers to En Sabah nur, Pharaoh to make him powerful and a true God. Few guards who believes him as a false god and a threat destroys the pyramid, thereby burying Apocalypse and his team of first mutants. In 1980's, CIA agent Moira's operation uncovers the mutant and indirectly responsible for bringing him back to life. Apocalypse wants to take back this world from humans with a team of gifted mutants. Few are easily convinced by him and joins his team. In the meanwhile, magneto aka Eric leads his life as a mine worker, with his wife and a daughter. In one encounter, both are killed by cops, unleashing beast inside him. He joins apocalypse. Jean gray(Sophie Turner) foresees some great power bringing apocalypse to the entire world. Professor Charles( James McAvoy) team confronts apocalypse's team to save this world once again.

Jennifer Lawrence's (mystique) role is little. Not much has seen except convincing magneto to stop the evil. Quick silver has got a good role. There was a scene in which he saves all the mutants of university was hilarious. It was certainly a clapping moment. Huge Jackman's cameo received huge response from the audience. But it is definitely not a spine chilling moment. Psylocke, new mutant entrant has got a good screen space. Sometimes fight sequences are confusing because too many mutants using their power simultaneously.

Teleporter has played a crucial role. No nail biting moments and twists but decent graphics and action sequences make it worth a watch. 

My Rating: 3.25/5

Last words: If you are a X men fan, go for it. Don't expect too much.it can disappoint you.

 

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The Jungle Book - DD's review

The JUNGLE Book - DD's review

Category: Animation
Language: English - 2D
Released: April 8th, 2016

Story of the movie is not new to Indian viewers. Kids of 90's grew up by watching jungle book. It is an adaptation of a Rudyard Kipling's novel. Story is about a kid named Mowgli, raised by pack of wolves, led by Akela. Raksha, a female wolf  is his known mother. After threatened by dangerous Shere khan (tiger), Bagheera (Panther), friend of Mowgli decides to take him to the man-village. But Shere khan has other plans. During the journey, Baloo (bear) helps Mowgli to take him to man-village. Has he reached man-village safely? What are Shere khan's plans to eliminate Mowgli? Questions to these answers form the rest of the story.

CG work is best in class. Minute emotions of animals are captured in a finest possible way. Full credits to Neel Sethi (Mowgli). It is very difficult for a 12 year old to act, seeing no one, assuming everyone is there talking to him. He has stolen the show with his innocent expressions and acting. Ben kingsley's (Bagheera) voice is fantastic as perfect companion to Mowgli. Baloo is funny and entertaining. His song "the bear necessities" is no less than monumental. The scenes between Mowgli and Raksha are heart touching. Shere khan's voice is terrifying and perfect as a villain. I love Gray's voice and her characterization. she adores Mowgli. Kaa (the snake) has only scene. I expected little screen space for Kaa.

Best moments:

1. Mowgli consoling Raksha.
2. Sherekhan terrifying Raksha by telling a story to her children.
3. Escape of Mowgli with the help of Wild buffaloes.
4. Concept of red flower.
5. Scene between Baloo and Mowgli.

Overall the movie is exciting, funny, adventurous and dramatic.

On the flip side, there is something missing. I did not get what is missing. May be I have raised my expectations high.

My Rating: 3.5/5

Last words: Don't miss it. Revive your childhood memories.

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Zootopia - DD's review

Zootopia - DD's review

Category: Animation
Language: English
Released: March,2016

In a city of Zootopia, where predators and mammals live in peace. Young rabbit (Judy Hopps) aspires to become a police officer, the first bunny to become from a mammal race. She gets selected as a police officer, but only gets parking duty in allocations. After a series of events, she gets a missing mammal case. Hopps, with the help of Fox(Nick wilde) uncovers the truth behind the missing mammals.

This movie is released only in 3D. The plot of the movie is no less than a proper thriller movie of Hollywood. In some scenes, I didn't feel like watching an animated movie. The graphics are rich and world class. The city of Zootopia with BG song of Shakira, is a visual treat. The graphics of water and forest are sooo real. This is the best animated movie, I watched in recent times. The comedy scenes with sloths are very hilarious.

My rating: 4.25/5

Last words: Judy Hopps in action. Don't miss it.

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