June 2009

Transformers: Revenge Of The Fallen

No doubt, this is the biggest and the most anticipated movie of this summer. The first movie achieved success even though it was critically a disaster.

And with that success, producer and director Michael Bay planned to give exactly what the fans want in the second instalment, but on an epic level. How did that translate [...]

Angels & Demons

After taking to heart the critics’ consensus that the first movie was too talky and static; Angels & Demons was a much better follow-up compared to its silver screen predecessor.

We first saw Tom Hanks as Prof. Langdon swimming laps in a pool and when he emerged out of the water, you knew he has been [...]

17 Again

17 Again is Efron’s first big movie with him heading the line-up. The pressure is on him, especially when this is also his first big role in a non-musical feature and really required some serious acting.

And disappoint he did not. Instead, and even more surprisingly, young Zac Efron was able to pull off the role [...]

Terminator Salvation

Twenty-five years after the chaotic future was hinted in The Terminator, director McG finally gave us an intimate look at what the world has really become.

When the beginning of the movie cued to the year 2018, a short action sequence ensues with the outcome ending badly for the humans. But what we got to see [...]

Monsters Vs Aliens

At first I thought this was the sequel to Monsters, Inc. That would have been something.

Compare this to Monsters, Inc., this one didn’t stand a chance. But as it is, it’s entertaining enough.
I would say this movie was aimed more at the kids than adults. The characters are cute at best but the CGI work [...]