Two states - a movie review

Chetan Bhagat wrote a few novels where he highlighted the life of top institutes of India like IIT Delhi and IIM Ahemdabad. Since millions missed these institutes as a student, they read them to satisfy their curiosity. These novels became best sellers. But the magic spell did not stop there itself. Even the movies based on these novels did a handsome business. A movie is usually a very short version of the novel. Nevertheless this movie is quite close to the script although several episodes have been omitted.

Cross cultural marriage is indeed a challenge in India. Things look silly as long as they happen to others. Most of us may turn out to be as narrow minded as the parents shown in the movie. Lastly the movie has quite rightly depicted that sex before marriage has become common in the  colleges. Particularly if they are of elite category.

Holiday - a movie review

'Holiday' is not a boring movie. It is not very interesting either. The most amazing thing is Akshay Kumar's spring like body despite his age. Unlike us these heroes seem to be immune to old age. Sonakshi Sinha is a buxom beauty. Normally we have strong heroes and slender heroines. She is quite an exception. How long she would be able to retain her heavy duty charm in the industry is yet to be seen.

Music of the film is forgotten as soon as it is over. The photography lacks depth. Over bright colours often make a movie look very artificial.

Mobile phone conferencing and the blue tooth technology is a part of the plot. Other movies should also follow the suit as it has become an inseparable part of our lives. The phone carried by the hero, however, is not the latest one. The viewers expect the hero to have atleast some good quality Android phone rather than a basic camera phone that even the children have discarded.

The collective image of the muslims seem to have reached a critical level in the bollywood. The film directors do not even think twice before depicting a muslim as the head of a terrorist gang. To escape criticism they give some positive shade to one or two muslim characters.

Watching these types of movies may encourage the children to join the Indian Army. The young minds ought to know that there is a sea of difference between the real life and the reel life.

This movie can be watched with the family but only if there isn't any other option of spending free time.