Lincoln (2012)

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Lincoln (2012)

Genre:  Biography | Drama | History | War

Starring: Daniel Day-Lewis, Sally Field, David Strathairn, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, James Spader, Hal Holbrook, Tommy Lee Jones

Directed by: Steven Spielberg

Rated: US: PG-13, UK: 12A, India: U

Movie Review:

Lincoln, a plethora of acting, directing and screenplay finesse', is a splendid film made so well that no one could have made this movie better than the one of the finest director Spielberg himself.

Lincoln has been outstandingly directed, beautifully acted and effectively written and is going to be in the hall of fame for one of the finest movies ever made on Abraham Lincoln and also one of the finest film of 2012. Tony Kushner, the man behind its screenplay shall be widely applauded for his mesmeric dialogues and astonishing writing skills. Daniel Day-Lewis aka Lincon, Sally Field and Tommy Lee Jones along with other ensembles have set a milestone of acting geniuses with this film.

Based on some parts the biographic book 'Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln' by Doris Kearns Goodwin, Lincoln depicts the last four months of Abraham Lincoln's life focusing mostly on Lincoln's effort to abolish slavery in United States by achieving the passage through the constitutional amendment. But the task is tougher than it looks, as the American Civil War is winding up to a conclusion and peace is going to prevail soon, and if the peace comes before the amendment is passed, the amendment will not get the chance to become a law. How did Lincoln managed to pass it, what cost he had to pay for it, is all you would love to see.

Lincoln has shown how difficult it was to get the equality for humanity in United States and teaches a lessson to respect the freedom at any cost. Daniel Day-Lewis is an actor that will be remembered for his role as Abraham Lincoln for a long long time and Tony Kushner's writing skill along with Spielberg's direction has made a film that is a Great Tribute to a Great Man ie., Abraham Lincoln.

This film is more of a political drama than being a biopic which can be difficult to understand for people who are not into politics much. Also it does not explains history much so you may have to do a bit of homework if you are unaware of political terms and history behind the 13th amendment.  But this film unfolds few stories which were not known to people that happened during that period which can make you ponder over the situations of that time.

My Verdict: Lincoln is an exploration of the era when the 16th President of United States of America aka Abraham Lincoln was fighting his own war to abolish slavery by adding a law into the constitution. This film is an acting, direction, writing gem. The only drawback is that its more of a political drama than being a biopic which, though a demand of the film, can be confusing for people who are not into politics or history that follows.

Why See?: Well written, beautifully directed and well acted film which unfolds many aspects that should be known to the people who are interested to know about the abolishment of slavery in United States of America.

Why Not?: Only if you totally hate politics or you are not familiar with political terms and way it works.

Rating: 8/10

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Inception (2010)

Inception (2010)

Genre: Psychological/ Thriller/Sci-fi/Action

Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Ken Watanabe, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Marion Cotillard, Ellen Page, Tom Hardy, Cillian Murphy, Tom Berenger, Michael Caine

Directed by: Christopher Nolan

Rated: USA: PG 13, UK: 12A, India: U/A 

What happens when an acclaimed director Christopher Nolan decides to make a movie with one of the finest actor DiCaprio? Together they yield a mind boggling, super clever, finest sci-fi movie and they name it Inception. Inception is a unique idea that only a director like Nolan could have thought. It took him a while to polish this idea and nurture it to make a movie. But when he did, he made the finest movie of the year.




Over the top CGI, intellectual plot, femme fatale, action, romance and what not! This movie has every ingredients needed to make a blockbuster. Inception is a well made sci-fi thriller that keeps the story in layers that you cannot guess unless it is revealed. But if you do, you surely are way smarter.


My suggestion: Do Not Miss On This One, unless you like a melodramatic movie where you need not use your mind much. Because this movie will eat your brain inside out. Lol just kidding. 

Why Should I See?: Cleverl Plot, Over the top CGI & Vfx , Cinematography
Why Should I Not?: None
 
Rating: 9/10

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The Dark Knight Rises (2012)

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The Dark Knight Rises (2012)

Genre: Superhero/Crime/Action/Thriller

Starring: Christian Bale, Michael Caine, Gary Oldman, Anne Hathaway, Marion Cotillard, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Morgan Freeman

Directed by: Christopher Nolan

You cannot expect any lesser from Christopher Nolan (Director). The Batman series trilogy has finally come to an end and this movie is the best farewell the Batman can get. The film has excellent direction, heart-pounding sfx and full of twist and turns. One will see the darker side of batman - his anger, his obsession, his passion that has been with him since 8 years (after the death of Harvy Dent) but never used it. Unlike the predecessor – The Dark Knight, it’s not about gadgets this time, but is about the physical and mental strength that Bruce Wayne possesses when he is Batman. This time he realizes the true power he has.

Bane is not as strong as the Joker, but his plans are vicious and more dangerous than Joker. The ravishing Anne Hathway aka Selina Kyle aka Catwoman has justified the role very well.

If you haven’t seen the other two parts, I will strongly recommend watching them first. Especially the first part i.e., Batman Begins, because if you don’t, you will keep on thinking that who is the mentor of Batman. 

Among the best part of the movie, is its excellent background score by the great Hans Zimmer. I believe that the Oscar is waiting for him already. The music itself intensifies the suspense/action scenes to a great extent.

The movie goes in slow pace once a while and at some places there are plot holes which doesn't makes sense (and you cannot expect such mistakes from Nolan Bros.) but the last 45 minutes of the movie is high packed action and thrill. It cover up all the complains that you may have in the previous 2 hours. And these 45 hours make the movie worthwhile.

The Dark Knight Rises can be considered among the best action movie of 2012 right beside The Avengers. With the reboot of Superman in 2013 as Man of Steel (by Zack Snyder), it seems like DC & Warner Bros. are planning for Justice League soon, and we wish the director to be none other than Nolan.

Rating: 8/10

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