Saturday, May 16, 2020

Awe (Movie Review)

May 16, 2020 0 Comments




Title : Awe
Genre : Psychological thriller
Language : Telugu
Running time : 110 minutes
Released : 2018
Rating : 3/5



Synopsis :


Awe story involves around a psychiatrist with her girlfriend, a chef, a watchman who aspire to become a scientist, a restaurant owner with her little daughter, a magician, a waitress and a main character who is linked to all these characters.


Review :


I know it’s too late to give a review for this movie. But, I really want to give a review for this peculiar film which still clings to my mind.

Krishnaveni (Nithya Menon) is a psychiatrist. Her entry in this film gives surprise. Her characterisation, attitude and acting skills are top notch. Her friend's (Eesha Rebba) acting is up to scratch.

Nala (Priyadarshi Pullikonda) pretends to be a chef. He is trying hard to grab the chef position with the help of goldfish named Nani (voiceover Nani) and a bonsai tree named Chanti (voiceover Ravi Teja). His parts are quite relaxing in the film.

Shiva (Srinivas Avasarala) is a watchman who aspires to become a scientist. He is trying to invent time machine while Parvathy (Devadarshini) makes her entry and claims that she is his future self. Both are smashingly good at their roles, especially Parvathy.

Restaurant owner (Pragathi) and her little daughter Moksha are apt for their roles. Moksha meets Yogi (Murali Sharma) an egoist magician and eventually starts a cold war with him.

Mira (Regina Cassandra) is a waitress and a drug addict. Her boyfriend plans to rob money from some investor with her help. Mira comes to know about the story behind the restaurant while some horrific things start to show up in front of her. She extraordinarily gave real soul to her character.

Kali (Kajal Agarwal) is a main character who connects all the characters in some way.


Awe is a really awesome psychological thriller which perfectly gives an overview about psychology in an ineffable poetic way. Cinematography works are excellent. All the characters are well developed. Magician part slows down the story pace. Interval block is well plotted. Climax connects all the dots which are perfectly hidden from the start.


Overall, it’s a freshly scripted story about psychology with the touch of thriller from a debutant director.


I highly recommend this movie to all the fans who wants unique plotline with amusing storytelling and also to the lovers of psychological thriller.



Happy watching!!!




Awe Trailer

Wednesday, May 6, 2020

Sherlock (Series Review)

May 06, 2020 0 Comments



Title : Sherlock
Genre : Detective, Crime
Language : English
Episodes : 13 (Seasons - 4)
Released : 2010 - 2017
Rating : 4.8/5



Synopsis :

Sherlock depicts "consulting detective" Sherlock Holmes (Benedict Cumberbatch) solving various mysteries in modern-day London. Holmes is assisted by his flatmate and friend, Dr. John Watson (Martin Freeman), who has returned from military service in Afghanistan with the Royal Army Medical Corps. Although Metropolitan Police Service Detective Inspector Greg Lestrade (Rupert Graves) and others are suspicious of Holmes at first, over time, his exceptional intellect and bold powers of observation persuade them of his value. In part through Watson's blog documenting their adventures, Holmes becomes a reluctant celebrity with the press reporting on his cases and eccentric personal life. Both ordinary people and the British government ask for his help.


Although the series represents a variety of crimes and perpetrators, Holmes' conflict with nemesis Jim Moriarty (Andrew Scott) is a recurring feature. Molly Hooper (Louise Brealey), a pathologist at St. Bart's Hospital, occasionally assists Holmes in his cases. Other recurring roles include Una Stubbs as Mrs. Hudson, Holmes and Watson's landlady, and series co-creator Mark Gatiss as Holmes' elder brother Mycroft.



Review :


I’m a huge fan of Sherlock from my childhood. I know I’m super late to pick up this series now. Anyways, better late than never. This series is based on detective stories of Sherlock Holmes by Arthur Conan Doyle.

Sherlock's character sticks out in a stupendous way. His intellectual perspectives stir your thoughts inquisitively. Dr. John Watson is a pertinent partner for Sherlock. They solve each crime meticulously.


Dr. Watson's and Mary Morstan's love stands out even in engaging crime scenes. 

Each episode is portrayed adroitly. Background music is an absolute delight. Shooting locations are perfectly selected. Costumes for the whole cast are well chosen.

The bonding of Sherlock and his elder brother Mycroft is strong in unique ways. You are unable to differentiate whether they are foe or friendly brothers.

Molly Hooper is one of my favourites characters. Her love for Sherlock is immensely unconditional. 

Each episode is unique in their own way and keeps us intriguing in all possible ways. My most favourite episodes are “The blind banker”, “A scandal in belgravia”, “The hounds of baskerville”, “His last vow” and Of course “The final problem”.


Overall, it’s an ingenious crime detective story.


I highly recommend this series to the lovers of crime fiction, thriller and mystery. And mainly to the fans of Sherlock Holmes.


Happy watching!!!




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