The Gentleman

 

Only certain genius directors are able to stamp their blueprint and individuality in a project and Guy Ritchie is one of them. 'The Gentleman' is a crown jewel addition to his list of triumphs. Brilliantly put together from beginning to end. Funny, sparkling, rapid, magnificently acted, and a masterpiece of a film. Looking for your generation's best gangster movie that is easy on your brain and doesn't make you feel bemused while figuring out what's going on? Here's your Huckleberry.

Highs: Acting from the ensemble cast is beyond great. Shows what great casting can do. Vigorously poised and hard-hitting which impossible to be disliked. Fun and humor are constant throughout the film even at some of its worst scenes.

Lows: Story is not the find of the century or the most original but everything else is so good that it barely hurts.

Rating: 4.5 ****/*

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A Rainy Day in New York

 

Story of a couple's adventure-filled day in the Big Apple where their characters are tested and relationships alter forever sounds like an intriguing plot. And to be fair it is.  Classy direction by Woody Allen and lazy screenplay makes a good combination of a good and not so good of a movie. Feels stretched at times and even though the plot has well intentions it slips at places and doesn't give itself a chance to recover.

Highs: Addition of Selena Gomez, Jude Law, and Diego Luna add much-needed star power. The entire movie has a feel-good vibe to it and genuinely funny at some scenes. Music is really pleasing and adds a very elegant touch to the ambiance of the film.

Lows: Badly edited and sluggish at most scenes. Storywriting lacks the 'oomph factor' and never really impresses beyond its consistency.

Rating: 3 ***

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The Invisible Man

 

A solid suspense thriller 'The Invisible Man'' is what I would call a timeless movie. Cleverly narrated the film does not lack suspense and mystery and does an outstanding job of unveiling its secrets. The plot definitely cares about providing the audience a fine and flavorful experience and even at times, things don't feel extra special it never lets the standards drop. It's predictable but never stale. Stellar acting by lead lady Elizabeth moss.

Highs: First class script and character writing always keep things moving with urgency. The ambiance is also improved from other films of the genre. The ending has a lot of credibilities and manages to leave you with a feel-good vibe even with the film's predictable nature.

Lows: Supporting act feels weak at waves and does not shine through. At its core the film lacks realisticness and relativity.

Rating: 4 ****

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Warrior

 

The reason that I watch movies is to be entertained. And if my entertainment craving is gruntled by the end of a movie I can just call it faultless without being too critical about anything else. 'Warrior' is a master entertainer from A to Z. where action and emotion blend seamlessly. Outstanding determination of the whole movie-making team is evident on-screen with high-quality adrenaline rush and edge of the seat moments.

Highs: Excellent build of the first half is met by the properly amusing second half that lands home with a perfect and bumpless ending. Fills up your satisfaction hankering with some top-tier byproduct. The writing and camera team's work is so good that you feel a sense of appreciation for their effort.

Lows: Acting, in particular, is not mind-blowing and leaves with room for improvement from the entire cast.

Rating: 5 *****

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Uncut Gems

 

If a title is supposed to describe the credibility of a project Uncut Gems does that with perfection. An absolute gem of a movie and a must-watch for every genre of movie lovers. Adam Sandler showed versatility as an actor like he has never before. Supporting characters also shine bright like a diamond. Screenplay and direction are the main stars of the film and it is absolutely breathtaking. 

Highs: The Build and strength of the story is the best in their class and are role models for films of similar style and genre. Dialogues are as good as they come and flawlessly executed. The ending is jaw-dropping and I'm gonna call it the best ending of any movie ever period.

Lows: While the build is in progress in the first half the film comes across as slow-paced and slightly puzzling while testing your patience.

Rating: 5 *****

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