The Himalayan Climb

A personal reflection on my journey in the pursuit of meaning

Movie Log

This is a pretty random page on this blog, I am a big cinephile and thought why not record what I watch here for everyone to see

  • Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge

    Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge

    3h 9m

    1995

    Aditya Chopra

    10/10

    A classic must watch Bollywood film. The chemistry between Kajol and Shah Rukh Khan is incredible. The movie retains your attention from the beginning to the end with the notable songs and iconic scenes. This movie is filled with memorable quotes and scenes that will stay with the viewer long after the movie is over. After the movie ended I was left wanting to see more of Shah Rukh and Kajol together. The movie is long but the plot has so much substance that I did not find it a drag at any point and was left wondering at the end on where did the time go. Amrish Puri really embodies the role of the father and serves as a great antagonist against the couple, he is not hated as you understand his motives and his stern atmosphere definetley rubs off on the viewer. This is a go to comfort movie and I urge everyone to watch it. The songs are all iconic and memorable and serve as a great backdrop to the film. This is just a bloody good film.

    Acting 10/10

    Cinematography 9/10

    Plot 10/10

    Immersion 10/10

    Score 10/10

    Payoff 10/10

  • Tears of the Sun

    Tears of the Sun

    2h 1m

    2003

    Antoine Fuqua

    8/10

    I think that this is a great movie that is often overlooked. It was a great watch and the cast is great. This movie showcases the brutal regimes in Nigeria and how they are suffering at the hands of them. I enjoyed the action sequences and didn’t feel bored or tired watching the film; however, I think the payoff could have been better with the deaths of the militants. Overall though, I think that it is a great movie and worth the time to watch.

    Acting 8/10

    Cinematography 8/10

    Plot 8/10

    Immersion 8/10

    Score 7/10

    Payoff 7/10

  • Orphan

    Orphan

    2h 3m

    2009

    Jaume Collet-Serra

    8/10

    i think that this is a great horror movie to watch with a great plotline, something that a lot of horror movies lack. The acting is great from all the characters especially the children. Isabelle Fuhrman steals the show as the orphan, her acting is great and beliveable and does send chills when watching her. Vera Farmiga has to be mentioned aswell as without her I think this movie would be missing an essential part. The scenes are tense and the twist in the end was not expected at all. Overall, this is a must watch for any horror fan.

    Acting 9/10

    Cinematography 8/10

    Plot 9/10

    Immersion 9/10

    Score 7/10

    Payoff 8/10

  • Escape Plan

    Escape Plan

    1h 55m

    2013

    Mikael Håfström

    8/10

    This is a fun film to watch. Its got Sylvester Stallone and Arnold Schwarzenegger and seeing them two on screen is always a joy to watch. I really enjoyed seeing the action sequences and the way the escape plan was hatched, nothing seemed too over the top and took you out of the story. The villain was also great and memorable to see. It was a great film to see and a must watch.

    Acting 7/10

    Cinematography 6/10

    Plot 8/10

    Immersion 8/10

    Score 5/10

    Payoff 8/10

  • Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara

    Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara

    3h 25m

    2011

    Zoya Akhtar

    10/10

    This is a must watch film. The acting is amazing, eah character brings something unique to the table with their own stories and it is great to see their individual stories unfold. The chemistry between the three friends feels real and it seems as though we are given an insight into a real old friendship that is filled with history. Each friend’s story tackles a seperate issue and it is great to see how they all intertwine with each other individually. The cinematography is great for this film and the songs are catchy. There is a lot of heart in the film and the way the romance unfolds feels so down to earth and organic. The film’s poetry is also great and catches what the viewer is feeling at that particular moment. The casting was done perfectly for this movie and I cannot imagine anyone else in the shoes that the actors fill. Overall, this is a must watch film.

    Acting 10/10

    Cinematography 9/10

    Plot 10/10

    Immersion 10/10

    Score 9/10

    Payoff 10/10

  • Black Adam

    Black Adam

    2h 5m

    2022

    Jaume Collet-Serra

    3/10

    It was a shit film. Nothing exiciting about it. The only cool thing I would say is that we got to see Hawkman and Doctor Fate on the big screen in action. It was cool to see The Rock as the long awaited Black Adam, however, we were just seeing The Rock cosplaying as him and didn’t get to see him embody the character. I think the supporting characters were horrible especially the mum and the son and they should have done a better job casting these characters. I think that this is a film that can be easily bypassed and not missed.

    Acting 4/10

    Cinematography 6/10

    Plot 3/10

    Immersion 4/10

    Score 4/10

    Payoff 3/10

  • Alien vs. Predator

    Alien vs. Predator

    1h 41m

    2004

    Paul W.S. Anderson

    6/10

    I think that this was a fun film to watch but took a while to get started which broke the immersion and made it boring at times. The action sequences between the aliens and the predators were great and the deaths of the humans were all choreographed in a very cool way. The predator’s character was also shown in a different light which I really liked and the final battle was very fun to watch. I think this is a fun film to watch if you got the time.

    Acting 6/10

    Cinematography 6/10

    Plot 6/10

    Immersion 7/10

    Score 5/10

    Payoff 7/10

  • Predators

    Predators

    1h 47m

    2010

    Nimród Antal

    7/10

    A fun film to watch if you have the time. I like the character dynamics and each one of them add something unique to the story. The action sequences are great and don’t at any point feel tedious and boring to watch. It is a good addition to the predator franchise.

    Acting 7/10

    Cinematography 5/10

    Plot 6/10

    Immersion 7/10

    Score 5/10

    Payoff 6/10

  • Taare Zameen Par

    Taare Zameen Par

    2h 42m

    2007

    Amir Khan

    Amole Gupte

    9/10

    This movie is a brilliant piece of art and a must-watch. It dives into the world seen through the lens of a dyslexic child. This film brings out all of your emotions as you see the hard times that Ishaan goes through as the society around him is not willing to accept his difficulties and help him persevere through them. Darsheel Safary brings Ishaan to life and adds a layer of realism to the character, adding to the story’s immersion. Amir Khan’s brilliant directing not only shows how harsh Indian society can be to children suffering from learning difficulties but also how we as a culture can improve together by showing love to one another. Bollywood needs to make more movies like this that emphasise characters and develop them with time throughout the movie. The family dynamic is also great and feels very real and personal, you can feel the genuine love that they feel towards each other even when they are fighting. You can’t help but emphasise the father when he is punishing Ishaan as you can understand his motivations and his fear which all stem from the brilliant writing in this film. All the mini-arcs of the teachers also leave a satisfying ending there is no single antagonist in this film, rather the antagonist is the cultural norms that refuse to see and accept children that do not excel in traditional academia. Overall, I think this film is great in helping us understand the trials and tribulations experienced by children with learning disabilities and I think it is worth taking out the time to watch this movie.

    Acting 10/10

    Cinematography 9/10

    Plot 10/10

    Immersion 9/10

    Score 8/10

    Payoff 10/10

  • Rush Hour 3

    Rush Hour 3

    1h 31m

    2007

    Brett Ratner

    4/10

    I think that this movie did not live up to the other movies in any department. I think that the plot in this movie did not hold up and the surprise villain was very easy to guess from the beginning. It felt as though they were just reusing older storylines and moments to bring in the money but didn’t care that much about delivering a great plot and humour. Some of the action sequences in this one also seemed a bit off which ruined the immersion as well. I think that the female lead did not deliver again as there was no emotional attachment to her character. However, I think that the brother angle could have been explored a bit more as I think there was substance in that storyline but the movie was not able to deliver on it. Also, what was going on with the camera work and the colour grading made the whole movie seem a bit off as it did not have that classic look that we have grown to love. Overall, I would say that this movie can be overlooked and I don’t think that you will miss anything significant. The only saving grace this movie has is that we get to see the Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker dynamic again.

    Acting 6/10

    Cinematography 4/10

    Plot 4/10

    Immersion 4/10

    Score 6/10

    Payoff 3/10