Two movies I saw recently that blew my mind, Ridley Scott's Prometheus and Anurag Kashyap's Gangs Of Wasseypur. Leading their genres and comprehensively superb pieces of film-making, these two are must watch. This post might just be a little late, as Prometheus is taken down from most of the theatres. But nonetheless, try laying your hands on it (you-know-how!) Meanwhile Gangs Of Wasseypur is cooking up a storm at the theatres!
Prometheus marks the return of Ridley Scott to his favorite genre of Science-fiction after Alien (1979) and Blade Runner (1982). Ancient cave paintings from different cultures lead a group of scientists to a planet which is possibly inhabited by our "makers". The crew in search of our beginning, faces inexplicable adverse events that might even lead to the end of mankind.
With mind-boggling VFX & CG effects, Prometheus is another Ridley Scott wonder. No traditional cliches and yet he holds the grip over the viewer; with well protected mystery element. A must watch for fans of Michael Fassbender. One can say - as many already have - that Prometheus is, in a way prequel to Alien; although its individually a great film. Make this number one priority on your sci-fi watchlist!
And while you do that, don't forget to book your tickets for Gangs Of Wasseypur. Its a brilliant film with impeccable story construction, like a Sergio Leone styled film. Although quite a gory film, its realism and witty sequences are no-nonsense stuff. A simple revenge story stretched over two generations with much complexity of interplay of characters with excellent detailing, something that is hard to find in Indian Cinema. Dark, gripping and entertaining without a doubt.
Originally a five hour long film, its cut halfway and being released in two parts. Its such a powerfully entertaining film that I'd have sat through all the five hours. No wonder the people at Cannes did so. Manoj Bajpai and Tigmanshu Dhulia are just simply brilliant in their roles. This! Is! Without! A! Doubt! THE! Best! Film! Of! Bollywood! in recent years. And its Anurag Kashyap's finest film after Black Friday. While I wait for the second part, I'm gonna watch this again. Make sure you watch this too, nahin toh mein Tumhari Keh Ke Lunga!
