Wednesday, February 16, 2005

Black - Review

Brilliant ! One word to sum up Amitabh Bachchan's performance in this movie.

Amitabh Bachchan has proved time and again that he still has it in him after so many years. KBC was his comeback vehicle after forgettable performances in movies like 'Lal Badshah' ( which I thought was Amitabh's biggest mistake). This time, its 'Black' that has taken Amitabh to a entirely new zone. The phoenix rises again from the proverbial ashes.

Just when you thought Amitabh was getting typecast in his new post-KBC avatar, he manages to break free from it. Seems Amitabh mentioned in an interview that he cant see himself beyond 'Black'. Well Mr. Amitabh, having seen you do this time and over, we know we can expect more like this. Hats off!

Also have to mention about:

The lil girl (Ayesha)- Simply awesome
The mom - Refreshingly natural. Pleasantly surprised at the importance given to the role.

I havent been a big fan of Sanjay Leela Bhansali after Devdas!! I hated that movie. (possibly because I can not see Shahrukh cry.. He's one of the worst criers in the world. And he does that so often too ). This movie takes him up a notch too.

So, anyone reading these posts? Need comments to improve. Or I am still going to keep writing like this.

4 Comments:

hi vinod,

u have chosen a great movie for your first review. and your review is good (considering that its your first ;) ) the only problem is that you have not watched it(not even on a thiruttu VCD)

anyway u will be glad to see atleast one person commenting on your blog.

good luck on blogging..

-- Praveen

By Anonymous Anonymous, at 8:23 PM, February 16, 2005  

Hi vinod u missed out on the cinematography and BGM's. I happened to hear the BGM damn good . BLACK goin to take away all the awards

By Anonymous Anonymous, at 3:14 AM, February 17, 2005  

Praveen,
Maanatha vaangatha!!

People reading this now think I conjured up the whole thing! Well, I saw this movie off the internet and Praveen tells me that it is a minimal cutdown version...

And Sunil, you should now know why I didnt comment abt the cinematography! Should have gone to the movie when it was released here in Kansas City.. The uncle scrooge in me stopped me from doing it!

Vinod

By Blogger Vinod, at 3:18 AM, February 17, 2005  

Reading about all your views on Black, I feel the first half of the movie was totally taken in the idea of gripping the audience emotionally. No teacher would treat a kid the rough way Amitabh treated the child. The child's trust is got by winning the child with love and respect not in any means by forcing the child to do what is goo. I loved the second half of the movie, very beautifully and realistically taken. Anice story to have dealt with!

By Anonymous Anonymous, at 1:45 PM, March 06, 2005  

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