Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Set pic from Jobs
Set image of Ashton Kutcher from the movie based on the life of Steve Jobs.Looks very much alike,dont they?Monday, May 14, 2012
The Avengers Charges ahead !
It seems nothing can stop Avengers as it continues on its breathtaking run at the box office.
After its release,Avengers has hit the $1Billion mark in just 19 days.It just crossed The Dark Knight to claim the 11th position in worldwide collections.
After creating a $200 million opening in its first week ,Avengers made $103 million in its second ,breaking both Avatar & Dark Knight's $75million record
Modern Family [3x20]
Modern Family [3x20] The Last WaltRJG Rating-9.5
Luke's friend Walt dies and Claire tries to console him.Phil & Haley spend some quality time.Cam's dad doesnt bond too well with Jay.
This episode was superb.Other than the usual standard of jokes humour ,this episode had a lot of stories to tell.All 3 plots were strong and were given due importance.Another classic from Modern Family.
How I Met Your Mother [7x22]
How I Met Your Mother [7x22] Good Crazy
TV com rating-8RJG rating-9
Marshall goes over excited about fatherhood ,while Barney still has troubles with Quinn being a stripper & Ted tries to get over his feelings for Robin.
Wow,after a long time ,HIMYM gets an episode that reminds of the awesome episodes it used to have.The whole episode was fun with none of the characters stealing the whole show,everyone had their own parts and they stuck to it.The comedy was simple and sweet and romance was given more priority than drama.
The frustrating part is the Ted-Robin relation which the writers have been desparately trying to write back into the show.We all know its not gonna happen ,then why dabble in unnecessary stuff.
30 Rock [6x21]
30 Rock [6x21] The Return of Avery JessupRJG Rating-8
Avery is finally released from her captors.Does she have any secrets?Jack tries to find out.
Another good episode from 30 Rock.Comedy was light,but the performances from Jenna & Jack were great.
30 Rock [6x20]
30 Rock [6x20] Queen of Jordan 2: The Mystery of the Phantom Pooper
TV com rating- 6.6RJG Rating-10
This time on Queen Of Jordan: Angie is opening a new clothing line ,while Jack & Diana try to hide their affair from the following camera men.
A superb episode for 30 Rock.Queen Of Jordan ,is a reality show by Angie ,wife of Tracy and takes place within the universe of 30 Rock.This show is a spoof on the reality shows of today and it was hilarious.
30 Rock [6x19]
30 Rock [6x19] Live from Studio 6H
TV com rating- 8.7RJG Rating-7
Due to profitability reasons Jack decides to cut down costs by getting rid of live shows.
A live show from 30 Rock.This was both fun and creative.
30 Rock [6x18]
30 Rock [6x18] Murphy Brown Lied to Us
TV com rating- 8.3RJG Rating-6
Jack's new busness venture gets into trouble ;meanwhile Jenna tries to get back Paul.
The episode was not too high on comedy .It was the usual average lining.
Sunday, May 13, 2012
The Lady (2012)
[Fails to fulfill its potential]
IMDB -6.8
Rotten Tomatoes -33
RJG Rating-45
The touching story of one of the the world's most courageous woman.
Starring- Michelle Yeoh ,David Thewlis
Directing- Luc Besson
The lady is the true story of Burmese political prisoner Aung San Suu Kyi. It depicts her rise to politics in Burma and her relation with her husband Micheal Aris.
Michelle Yeoh as Suu Kyi,is spot on.She is very convincing as Suu ,and gives a fine performance.The whole movie is shouldered by her.The supporting cast was very dissappointing.Other than David Thewlis (Micheal Aris) the rest indulged in extreme amounts of over acting.
Story was not very smooth and it felt too strtched and loses its charm after the first half an hour.
Direction by Luc Besson seems to be the most problemetic for the movie.Luc Besson is mainly known for writing action movies such as Taken ,Transporter series etc. ,and so the movie carries with it a violent touch which at times seems unnecessary.A prime example is how the first 10min is very touching but the rest of the movie will doesnt hold the same interest.
Overall The Lady is a timepass movie.Its a nice movie to watch to know about Suu Kyi but it isnt very memorable.
Acting-3.5/5
Story-3/5
Direction-2.5/5
Drama-4/5
Romance-3.5/5
Best Movies Of 2012 [RJG's picks]
Best Movies Of 2012 [RJG's picks]
Hunger Games
Cabin In The Woods
Lorax
The Pirates! Band of Misfits
The Five-Year Engagement
Brave
click to start the countdown
Marvel's The Avengers (2012)
[Action packed & Unlimited Fun]
Marvel's The Avengers (2012)
IMDB -8.8 (Top 250: #30)
Rotten Tomatoes -93
RJG Rating-90
A group of superheroes have to unite in order to take down an Intergalactic attack that aims to destroy the Earth.
Starring- Robert Downey Jr.,Chris Evans,Mark Ruffalo,Chris Hemsworth,Scarlett Johansson,Jeremy Renner,Tom Hiddleston,Samuel L. Jackson
Directing- Joss Whedon
Avengers had one of the longest marketing technique used in the movie industry.Its marketing started way back in 2008 with the release of Iron-Man.After 4 years and 5 movies later, that movie is finally released.The Avengers fulfills all the expectations that were raised in this 4 year duration.All the main actors have returned (except Edward Norton ,replaced by Mark Ruffalo for The Hulk) ,and the story is fun ,witty and action packed.
The biggest drawbacks most star-studded movies encounter is giving the comparatively more famous actor the biggest chunk of role.Thankfully this was not the deal for Avengers.All the main heroes (IronMan,Captain America ,Thor & Hulk) got equally big as well as important part in the story.The secondary actors (Nick Fury & Black Widow) were not brushed off ,and even with all the superheroes getting the good parts ,these 2 still had major roles.The only character felt unused and a bit expendable was Hawkeye.
This speaks volumes of how the story has been handled.Juggling 6-7 heroes and giving each ample screentime is no easy task.
In the acting department ,Robert Downey stole the show as he usually does.He was born to play IronMan.In every scene he appears he is in total style and gives IronMan his soul.
Both Chris Evans(Captain America) & Chris Hemsworth (Thor) were not bad.Both did equal justice to their roles.Tom Hiddleston (Loki) delivered yet another excellent villainous role ,similar to the one he did in Thor.Scarlett Johansson (Black Widow) had a surprisingly longer and major role and she too gives her best.Jeremy Renner (HawkEye) was too rigid ,this may be due to his role not being fully fledged.Samuel J(Nick Fury) was good.
But the true show stealer was Mark Ruffalo as the Hulk.The Hulk will indeed be EVERYONE's favourite character once they have seen Avengers.Every scene & action scene by Hulk is just Pure Awesomeness.
Story as i previously said is truly noteworthy because of the huge juggling acting of giving each Hero their own connection with the movie.But in terms of story telling ,it falters just a bit.The story makes way for the action and takes the backseat.While the first half concentrates on the story ,the second is completely action based.
Action scenes are superb.The numerous fight
scenes,hero vs hero,hero vs hoardes ,heroes vs the villain ,ALL are
properly choreographed and exciting.
Direction was great.The way Joss Whedon managed to direct this movie with these many superheroes and mixing them and giving one solid movie is truly remarkable.On the downside the first half was riddled with pacing issues.Some dragging scenes in the first half drained the excitement after some great fights.But once the Hulk appears ,the movie just blasts off to high levels of awesomeness never to go down again.The real Avengers movie starts with The Hulk and ends with him too.
The dialogues were witty and funny ,and Robert Downey's style of delivery & Hulk's grunts of words steal many scenes away.
Overall Avengers is a colourful,funny,action packed movie that delivers its promise of a United Super Heroes movie.The movie might not be legendary ,but The Hulk & Robert Downey will not be forgotten. A must watch movie.
Acting-4.5/5
Story-4/5
Direction-4.5/5
Action-5/5
Comedy-4.5/5
IMDB -8.8 (Top 250: #30)
Rotten Tomatoes -93
RJG Rating-90
A group of superheroes have to unite in order to take down an Intergalactic attack that aims to destroy the Earth.
Starring- Robert Downey Jr.,Chris Evans,Mark Ruffalo,Chris Hemsworth,Scarlett Johansson,Jeremy Renner,Tom Hiddleston,Samuel L. Jackson
Directing- Joss Whedon
Avengers had one of the longest marketing technique used in the movie industry.Its marketing started way back in 2008 with the release of Iron-Man.After 4 years and 5 movies later, that movie is finally released.The Avengers fulfills all the expectations that were raised in this 4 year duration.All the main actors have returned (except Edward Norton ,replaced by Mark Ruffalo for The Hulk) ,and the story is fun ,witty and action packed.
The biggest drawbacks most star-studded movies encounter is giving the comparatively more famous actor the biggest chunk of role.Thankfully this was not the deal for Avengers.All the main heroes (IronMan,Captain America ,Thor & Hulk) got equally big as well as important part in the story.The secondary actors (Nick Fury & Black Widow) were not brushed off ,and even with all the superheroes getting the good parts ,these 2 still had major roles.The only character felt unused and a bit expendable was Hawkeye.
This speaks volumes of how the story has been handled.Juggling 6-7 heroes and giving each ample screentime is no easy task.
In the acting department ,Robert Downey stole the show as he usually does.He was born to play IronMan.In every scene he appears he is in total style and gives IronMan his soul.
Both Chris Evans(Captain America) & Chris Hemsworth (Thor) were not bad.Both did equal justice to their roles.Tom Hiddleston (Loki) delivered yet another excellent villainous role ,similar to the one he did in Thor.Scarlett Johansson (Black Widow) had a surprisingly longer and major role and she too gives her best.Jeremy Renner (HawkEye) was too rigid ,this may be due to his role not being fully fledged.Samuel J(Nick Fury) was good.
But the true show stealer was Mark Ruffalo as the Hulk.The Hulk will indeed be EVERYONE's favourite character once they have seen Avengers.Every scene & action scene by Hulk is just Pure Awesomeness.
Story as i previously said is truly noteworthy because of the huge juggling acting of giving each Hero their own connection with the movie.But in terms of story telling ,it falters just a bit.The story makes way for the action and takes the backseat.While the first half concentrates on the story ,the second is completely action based.
Direction was great.The way Joss Whedon managed to direct this movie with these many superheroes and mixing them and giving one solid movie is truly remarkable.On the downside the first half was riddled with pacing issues.Some dragging scenes in the first half drained the excitement after some great fights.But once the Hulk appears ,the movie just blasts off to high levels of awesomeness never to go down again.The real Avengers movie starts with The Hulk and ends with him too.
The dialogues were witty and funny ,and Robert Downey's style of delivery & Hulk's grunts of words steal many scenes away.
Overall Avengers is a colourful,funny,action packed movie that delivers its promise of a United Super Heroes movie.The movie might not be legendary ,but The Hulk & Robert Downey will not be forgotten. A must watch movie.
Acting-4.5/5
Story-4/5
Direction-4.5/5
Action-5/5
Comedy-4.5/5
Saturday, May 12, 2012
Community [3x16]
Community [3x16] Virtual Systems AnalysisRJG Rating-8
Abed's dreamatorium gets turned around due to Annie's interference.
In terms of comedy,this episode was a bit low ,but in terms of story telling this one was deep as well as highly creative.The show started off a bit slow but ended up pretty good.
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