The Place Beyond the Pines (2012)

I believe this movie is one of the most plot changing ones I have seeing lately which came from Hollywood. It’s nearly 2 and half hours long and lot happens in that time frame. And in this if you think it’s going to be a straight bike ride to end you are so wrong. It starts at one point evolves in to something completely different very effectively. And the best thing is the lead character takes a spin and handover the ballet to someone else and leaves the scene completely. And you don’t see that happening in most movies and even it does it never happens this well. And for many it can come as a shock and left hanging in limbo. But from that point the story picks up again like a phoenix and gives a solid ride in a complete different story line. This is what makes this movie different and memorable. Maybe you will like the stunt bike riding outlaw or maybe you will like the guy with the badge who faces the life changing experience. Whatever it is this movie has lot more to present than its poster and tagline. Solid acting cast and flow. I would gladly give it a 4.

The Place Beyond the Pines (2012) 4/5

A Little Bit of Heaven (2011)

Love happens and so does terminal illness. This is not a formula never tested in cinema before. However, it still feels fresh and keeps you loving the plot nonetheless. This one particularly has the charm and sweetness of Kate Hudson that makes it easier to digest. But for some reason it doesn't really make you feel anything much in the romance department as it should be. There are few minutes of really good emotional drama and all but other than that I don't think I will remember it for love. This falls into the mundane heap of romantic movies that comes out of Hollywood year after year.

A Little Bit of Heaven (2011) 2.5/5

The Number Station (2013)

Given the budget it was produced on and the cast I would say this is a pretty darn good movie. The concept is fresh and it creates a unique thrill to be a part of the whole thing going on. It starts like some crime and assassinations thrill ride but effectively comes to the core objective of revealing the whole numbers related mysteries. If given more thought to the script and some bigger budget the story has potential to become a star hit. As of now it looks like a good episode from a TV series and nothing much. John Cusack and Malin Akerman does a neat job though.

The Number Station (2013) 2.5/5

The Liability (2012)

I have seeing quite a bit of British gangster movies. Some of course are gems and this definitely not one of them. It’s quite brutal and at the same time funny but doesn't really serves any purpose. There is crime and bad language and crime once again and its goes on and on. And at times tries very hard to be intelligent but it doesn't really go there. The only thing that kept me going was the cinematography and some interest in the plot. And it had a bollywood ending.

The Liability (2012) 2/5

Stand Up Guys (2012)

It’s obvious that the creators of this movie want it to be funny while it’s being something criminal. But it fails at both departments. Or it’s too mixed up that some crimes seem funny while some funny things looks like crimes. You can take it whichever the way it is but the bottom line is that it’s a time waster. To be honest I didn't watch it till the end. And I recommend that you don’t start it at all. Peace out!

Stand Up Guys (2012) 1.5/5

Unforgiven (1992)

It’s a hell of a thing killing a man. You got everything he had and everything he ever gonna get!! When William Munny (Clint Eastwood) says that you realize that this is not the ordinary western gunslinger movie. It’s a mix of character and emotions that usually not very dramatically concentrated often. For a good two hours Unforgiven is capable of keeping the viewers mind on the edge. And the skillful cast of Clint, Gene and Morgan bring a special kind of vibe to it. There is nothing extraordinary or never seeing in a western movie before in this but all of it presented again with a good flavor. And it’s a tale from once upon a time where life was simple and life has no value than a horse.

Unforgiven (1992) 3.5/5