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Eastern Promises (2007): …and Delivers
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Eastern Promises (2007): …and Delivers

ByAkshay Jain

When you sit on your couch against your laptop screen, set to watch a thriller starring Viggo Mortensen directed by David Cronenberg, you are pretty clear about one thing, that they are not going to let you leave your seat till the post credits start to roll and Eastern Promises pretty much does the same. Well, there is no way you can describe a movie like Eastern Promises without mentioning a few incidents and happenings. So, starting away with the plot of the movie.

Seven Samurai (1954) Review: The Most Influential Film of All Time
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Seven Samurai (1954) Review: The Most Influential Film of All Time

ByNafees Ahmed

There is probably no point appreciating and lauding Seven Samurai after 61 years of its release, when it has already received universal love from the critics and masses and is often cited as the most influential film in the history of cinema. It has frequently made it to the top 10 films of all time in almost all the magazines and critics’ list.

5 to 7 (2014) Review: Cinq à Sept with The Mermaid
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5 to 7 (2014) Review: Cinq à Sept with The Mermaid

ByAmritt Rukhaiyaar

“Some of the best writing in New York won’t be found in books, or movies, or plays, but on the benches of Central Park. Read the benches and you understand.” Throughout the film, we will come across random plaques engraved on the benches of Central Park, sometimes signifying the status of the film at that point, sometimes just randomly carrying the plot forward.

A Brilliant Young Mind (X+Y) (2014) Review
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A Brilliant Young Mind (X+Y) (2014) Review

ByNafees Ahmed

X+Y is endearing, profoundly emotional , little dramatic but more realistic , challenging film done without breaking a sweat. Matthews avoids cliches & stereotypes to create tangible people coping with the pressures of the world around them. Film doesn’t make you think harder, it is not a cerebral film entirely, but simply touches taps the nerve that connects to your heart.

Creep (2014) Movie Review: A Character Driven Slow-Burn Horror
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Creep (2014) Movie Review: A Character Driven Slow-Burn Horror

ByShikhar Verma

We have reached to a point where everyone has had it with the found-footage genre. Yes I know its a nice way to showcase a story when you are low on cash, but what I have come to realize through years of it is that the found-footage genre has been used to make the content of a film more effective when it quite frankly isn’t. I am glad that films like Creep prove me wrong. It’s an effective slow burner that is not always rewarding but it still manages to get you interested.