The Dark(est) Knight

Jumping to #1 in the IMDB top 250 films of all time within 3 days of getting released is an unheard of achievement. Yet it has been managed by the recently released The Dark Knight. Being more of a psychological thriller than a superhero flick this movie presents a completely new take on the battle between Batman and his nemesis The Joker. At the end of the movie what remains with you is the mind games played by The Joker and the moral dilemma faced by both Harvey Dent and Batman. Heath Ledger as The Joker is the most menacing villain I have ever seen. His mannerisms, dialog delivery, ruthless attitude and a dark psychotic philosophy really make you pray for his victims. The rest of the cast is just as good but The Joker steals the show all the way. Also this is the first time I have seen a superhero movie with such an intricate plot line which actually works. The story has space for everything from action, revenge, drama, to shock value. For me it is the best superhero movie ever. Well whatever said about the movie is less. Just go and watch....

Ice Ice baby!!

Saw this somewhere online. Can't make out whether its real or morphed. Can you?

Change of Gaurd

Just finished watching the best Federer - Nadal final ever. Still can't believe it. The best possible description of it was given by the Commentator

" They don't bring out just the best in each other anymore, they bring out the Superhuman"

How true....

From Bad to Worse

...... and here comes Hancock flying through the air, destroying half of LA in about a span of 5 minutes. No story, a single expression bearing Will Smith and no real VILLAIN in a superhero flick!!! wtf were they thinking? Its not a comedy, nor drama, nor action. Its just a pathetic attempt of confused writer and frankly not even worth the 60 odd rating on rotten tomatoes.

I read today that some Hindi movie Mukhbir will have a full refund policy. How I wish it was applicable yesterday too. I seriously need some cheering up after last night's movie. Hopefully Cedar Point this weekend will do the trick.

Movie Time!!!

For the last so many weeks now me and my friends here at PSU have been following a tradition of watching at least one movie per week in the theatre. Well being in a small town our entertainment options are limited and frankly I have always been addicted to movies. Keeping with that tradition in the last two weeks I have watched Get Smart and Wanted. Two movies, one a very subtle straight faced comedy, the other a typical action movie.

In the era of American Pie and Superbad it was so very refreshing to watch a movie with a completely different kind of comedy. Steve Caroll takes you on a fun ride through his numerous goof ups and keeps a poker face throughout. I don't know how he manages that. It reminds me of another comedian (my favorite ever) Seinfeld. If you have watched Seinfeld you would know that this guy is always on the verge of bursting out but manages to keep his cool. It is this effort that makes you laugh even more. The other two attractions of the movie were its WWE stars, Dwayne 'the Rock' Johnson and our own The Great Khali. Being a die-hard Rock-Stone Cold era fan I would always have been biased about the Rock. But he really seems to have become a good actor. The Khali looks both menacing and vulnerable when he needs to. The female lead in the movie Anne Hathaway, I would have watched her even if she could not act for her life.

Coming to Wanted, after cursing Hindi movies for their mindless plots for years and years now I had the (mis)fortune of watching Wanted. I am still wondering why I could not 'Get Smart'. The less said about the movie the better. If I had to watch such stupid films (a tattoed Angelina Jolie back not withstanding)I would much rather watch demigods like Mithunda and Rajni who at least have enormous flair and make you laugh.

Next on the list is Hancock. Lets hope Will Smith lives up to the hype....

Lonely Root Three

Its amazing how you end up finding pieces of brilliance in the most unexpected places. Recently I had gone to see Harold and Kumar - Part 2. Expectedly it was a pure slapstick comedy (a genre which is most overdone and extremely painful to endure) but quite bearable as compared to its other contemporaries (Will Farrell, Adam Sandler fares). Anyways I never had a lot of hopes from this movie. But in the climax an innovative piece of poetry made it all worth the time I spent watching the rest of it. Here it is for all those who have not seen the movie, enjoy...

I’m sure that I will always be
A lonely number like root three

The three is all that’s good and right,
Why must my three keep out of sight
Beneath the vicious square root sign,
I wish instead I were a nine

For nine could thwart this evil trick,
with just some quick arithmetic

I know I’ll never see the sun, as 1.7321
Such is my reality, a sad irrationality

When hark! What is this I see,
Another square root of a three

As quietly co-waltzing by,
Together now we multiply
To form a number we prefer,
Rejoicing as an integer

We break free from our mortal bonds
With the wave of magic wands

Our square root signs become unglued
Your love for me has been renewed

Finally....

Finally I have arrived in India and it was without any major hiccup although I did have to endure 14 hours of the most annoying and obnoxious couple sitting next to me on the flight. It feels good to at last be here after two years and a couple of pathetic miscalculations which cost me time and a lot of money.

On another note Massa won the Turkish GP giving me hope of winning back 50 bucks I lost to a friend two years ago.

Also Manu won the first round with Giggs (their most loyal and underrated player ever) helping them to the league win. Looking forward to the champions league final.

Hope to catch up with all my friends and family out here and most importantly gorge on all the food I can.