Ajuli’s DVD Movie Recommendations for 13 Aug 2011

Finally after a hard week’s toil comes the weekend and as you plan an outing, the rains play spoil sport. Don’t fret! Our Tabloid editor Ajuli Dasgupta has a list of five DVDs that you could watch and get a smile on your countenance as you walk down memory lane and munch popcorns and sip ginger tea.

Yes, even rains can’t spoil your fun now as each of the flicks listed below are at par excellence…

The curious case of Benjamin Button

Director: David Fincher
Cast: Brad Pitt, Cate Blanchett and Tilda Swinton
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This is an interesting story about Benjamin Button, a man who starts aging backwards with bizarre consequences.

When Benjamin is born he is 80 years old and proceeds to live life in back gear. A gripping tale of the problems he faces; sadness and joy experienced and most importantly the meaning of timelessness.

A movie that is definitely a must watch!

Top Pick: The Curious Case of Benjamin, Image grab

Mamma Mia

Director: Phyllida Lloyd
Cast: Meryl Streep, Pierce Brosnan, Amanda Seyfried, Colin Firth,
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In a lazy mood and not too keen on watching action or suspense, Mamma Mia is just what you need. This musical drama will take you back to yonder years as you enjoy the picturesque Greek locales and tap to ABBA’s numbers.

The story is about a 20 year old girl who is about to get married and is on a desperate hunt to find her father. She glances upon her mom’s diary just before her wedding discovers that any one of three men could be her father. She invites all three to the wedding without telling her mother, Donna, who was once the lead singer of Donna and the Dynamos.

Just sit back and enjoy the movie which will definitely make you smile and hum…!

Shawshank Redemption

Director: Frank Darabont
Cast: Tim Robbins, Morgan Freeman, Clancy Brown, Bob Gunton
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Phenomenal characterization, emotional writing and great acting! Shawshank Redemption is a masterpiece that you shouldn’t just let go amiss.

The story is about a banker, Andy Dufresne (Tim Robbins) who is convicted of a double murder. Even though he is adamant about his innocence, he’s sentenced to a life term at the Shawshank State Prison in Maine. Slowly Andy is exposed to the harsh realities of the prison world and over the years he retains hope and eventually gains the respect of his fellow inmates, especially longtime convict “Red” Redding, a black marketer, and becomes influential within the prison. As the movie takes pace, Andrew successfully gets his ends purely on his own terms.

A walk in the clouds

Director: Alfonso Arau
Cast: Keanu Reeves, Aitana Sanchez-Gijon, Anthony Quinn
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A romantic flick that is just apt for your mushy weekend mood. The story is about Paul (Keanu Reeves) and a young woman, Victoria (Aitana Sanchez-Gijon) who meet on a bus and before they even realize Cupid has done its job and they fall in love with each other.

While in college Victoria had fallen in love with a guy and had become pregnant. When her boyfriend had discovered she was expecting, he had royally abandoned her. Paul proposes to pose as her husband to help her face her father’s wrath. When their passion for each other is finally ignited and explodes, they realize they must overcome all odds to be together.

Definitely a must watch for the romantics at heart!

RocknRolla

Director: Guy Ritchie
Cast: Gerard Butler, Tom Wilkinson and Idris Elba
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How about a good ol’ gangster movie to grace your weekend?

Well, Guy Ritchie’s RocknRolla is just what you need!

It’s a tale of deceit and underworld…in other words RocknRolla does complete justice to the gangster genre.

A Russian mobster orchestrates a real estate deal and puts millions of dollars up for grabs. This gets the entire criminal underworld and the local city world on the alert as each one makes a desperate effort to get rich in the shortest span of time!

Everyone from a dangerous criminal to a sexy accountant, a corrupt politician…to the city’s tough guys, all bang against each other to grab the booty, in an effort to make quick biggies…

Watch this to get into action and drive off your lazy mood!