Harry Potter!!

(Trying to footsteps of my friend, Narendra Reddy by blogging often)

It was in my college first year that I heard about a very famous novel called Harry Potter. At that time, I neither believed in magic nor felt that I needed them.

Flash forward ten years later; life had completely changed to me and I depended on miracles to survive on a daily basis. So one day, in one of those not-feeling-to-work type of days, I decided to give Harry Potter a shot and before I realized, I was devouring through the book at break neck speed. I somehow felt that I was traversing through the same struggles that Harry was facing. I believe that everybody who read the book has somewhere felt their connection to this story in some place or other.

Even though the book lags and drags in some places, the friendship between Ron, Hermione and Harry pretty much carries the story forward and highlights the importance of great friends in our life. I was also amazed the ability of the author J.K.Rowling’s to connect every minute detail in the story to its climax. Sometimes a detail specified in one of the books is connected to a later book.Just awesome; coz I know how tough its to devise a story.

As I finished the last chapter of the last book, a certain gloom descended on me. The book series had been my best friend for over six months making me happy in depressing situations. I believe that any book I read in future would be a no-match to this absolutely great novel which has completely redefined the word MAGIC!!

P.S: Oh yes.. I have had the absolutely great opportunity to meet Voldemort and Bellatrix in real life. Blessed I am!!

Movie Time!!

Its time to blog again and what best topic to blog for a movie buff than movies. I believe movies transport us to another world, a world of pure happiness and bliss. Though I try to watch as many movies as possible, only some movies leave a lasting impression. 

Band Baaja Baarat (Hindi)– Perhaps one of the most beautiful realistic romantic Hindi movie, I have seen after Jab We Met. Watch out for the casual yet witty dialogues and absolutely awesome acting by Anushka and new lad Ranveer as they set out to build their wedding planner business. A must watch for all romantic movie buffs.

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Yudham Sei (Tamil) – A very realistically portrayed thriller movie with Cheran in the lead. A little too grouse sometimes, but it captures your attention till the last frame. Definitely a one- time watch movie.

http://www.tamiltwist.com/2011/02/watch-yudham-sei-movie-online-tamil.html

Inception (English) – I had missed this awesome movie in theatres and had an opportunity to watch it recently. A dream inside a dream inside a dream. Totally amazed by the director who could visualize such an awesome idea and portray it so clearly as an awesome thriller movie. A once in a lifetime movie. DON’T MISS IT!!

Social Network (English) – A real jakaas movie. Just couldn’t believe that the movie’s story happened in real life also. Gotto listen little hard to capture all the dialogues in the movie. Watch out for the great performance from the lead actor Jesse Eisenberg who plays the role of Facebook founder, Mark Zuckerburg. A gud one time watch movie.

True Grit (English) –This movie transports us to the world of Wild West of 1850s. The story revolves around a young gritty girl who sets out to avenge the death of her father along with a US marshal. It’s the awesome performance from the lead actress (Hailee Steinfeld) that captures your attention all the way.

Aadukalam (Tamil) – The Pollathavan combo of director Vetrimaran and actor Dhanush have struck gold again. Their second attempt to re-create a realistic potboiler has reaped rich dividends. It’s a story of a jobless youth and his passion for cock-fights that drives the story forward, first bringing money and glory and later the realistic sadness. A definite must watch. Also look out for the beautiful heroine Taapsee.

http://www.123tamiltv.com/aadukalam-2011.html

The Other End of the Line (English and Hindi) – This movie was suggested by my best friend, Narendra Reddy. It’s a sweet love story based on the telephonic interaction between an Indian BPO employee and an American marketing executive. The film wows you with its sweet twist and turns and with its touch of realistic humor. A definite watch (perhaps with your GF or life partner)!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SzGHgAAT7VI

There were host of other movies which faltered in story or screenplay and I can count Harry Potter movie in that list also. Thankfully I didn’t happen to watch Tees Maar Khan.

Would be watching critically acclaimed 127 hours this weekend. Do add in your comments on any of the good movies that you might have seen recently.