The big screen
June 22nd, 2007 | by gordon |May to July are all respectively movie months. Attractions such as Spiderman 3, Pirates of the Carribean 3, Transformers, Shrek 3, Die Hard 4, Oceans 13, The Simpson movie, etc.. The list goes on and I going practically crazy because I want to watch them all(!) Do not forget Resident Evil 3 which might be out in September too!
I had a good start for the movie months marathon; Spiderman 3 was a very emotional movie. So emotional that the girl a few seats away wept tearfully when Harry Osborn died. Yes, he died, but as a goodie. Yes, he teamed up with Spidey. A story like movie such as this one never fails to entertain both adults and kids alike. If you’ve been working too hard lately, get off your seat and get a seat at the big screen.
Of all the movies, there is however on specific movie that I’ve been waiting for the past year. One that not many people know of. A movie that is celebrated widely across India. Streets were filled with celebrations when such movies were released. The name of the movie is:
Yes. Starring India’s superstar, Rajinikanth. Now, I have deep respect for this man. Not only for his charisma in the movies but for his heart for the poor. He signed a contract that after his death, a fairly huge amount of his possessions will go to the poor living in the streets of India. If there were to be another anticipated actor in Asia other than Jacky Chan, it would be him. Among South India, both he and Kamal Hassan stand side by side, making it big time in the world of movies.
Most of his movies are all high budgets. Over the years, he has created various signature moves such as turning his shades rhythmically in style while putting them on, tossing a cigarette straight into his mouth from a certain distance, etc. Also, a won fairly decent amount of fans all around the world.
Back in year 2005, when his movie then, Chandramukhi was released, I went to the cinema and watch it with a friend. it was indeed a very different experience from watching a typical Hollywood-styled happy ending. This was different.
Yes, it was a happy ending but the state of mind that I’m in while watching the movie is one that I rather enjoy in the show. If you were to be absolutely critical in watching this movie, you will be bored; in fact not only this movie but every movie. Why not just sit back, enjoy what other people have such high hopes and anticipated for. Why not just put aside all self-indulgence while trying to enjoy a movie?
I really dislike it when people put themselves ahead of the argument about whether a movie is likable or not. I heard so many comment, both nice and not-so-nice, fair and totally bias, etc. I’m actually very tired of hearing that.
Which brings me to a separate point, making a movie is obviously not easy.
Disappointments will come if one tries to find merely what one expects or wants to see in a movie. It’s not your work and not your show. I rather avoid shows that I feel I won’t be able to enjoy even if it’s a well-spoken-of-hit.
Same principal can be applied in book-reading and in selecting music. Up to today, I still wonder how on earth a salesman friend of mine back then highly criticize Bob Dylan for his songs. Which always reminds me of his song “The times they are a-changing.”
In M.Night Shyamalan’s excellent movie, Lady in the Water, I was satisfied that he took the character of the movie critic to the grave. He killed him. In significance of the characters portrayed, the critic is actually the one who misleads everyone else. Forming pre-recorded ideas about certain movies even before watching. Being predictable while watching and expect linear expectations while viewing.
*If you want to join me in any of the movies above, except the B-grade’s please, give me a ring. I have 6 takers for SIVAJI already, and it’s tomorrow.
SIVAJI:THE BOSS:YOUR BOSS:SO KEEP QUIET AND WATCH THE SHOW
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