Movie Review: 'Dam999', Director: Sohan Roy; Actors: Ashish Vidyarthi, Joshua Fredric Smith, Rajit Kapur, Vinay Rai, Vimala Raman, Linda Arsenio; Rating: * - Politically incorrect and mediocre fare.
There are films that are bad and those that are terrible. The first can be tolerated, but the latter, need to be avoided like a disease. 'Dam 999', that upholds everything from superstition to Brahminical supremacy and racism, is one such film.
A rickety dam threatens millions of life even as a corrupt major ignores it. A young man who returns to his ayurvedic healer father to help cure his son, falls in love with his childhood.
There are films that are bad and those that are terrible. The first can be tolerated, but the latter, need to be avoided like a disease. 'Dam 999', that upholds everything from superstition to Brahminical supremacy and racism, is one such film.
A rickety dam threatens millions of life even as a corrupt major ignores it. A young man who returns to his ayurvedic healer father to help cure his son, falls in love with his childhood.
- 11/26/2011
- by Smith Cox
- RealBollywood.com
The movie Dam 999 is a film based on the Banqiao dam disaster, which happened in 1975 in China. The film is directed by Sohan Roy, and stars Ashish Vidyarthi, Rajit Kapur, Linda Arsenio and others.
Check out a synopsis of the film, the cast and crew, a trailer, and some working stills and movie stills of the film!
Synopsis:
A corrupt mayor builds a new dam for political gains and personal glory endangering millions of innocent lives; A mariner desperate to save his sister from evil; Two not-so-young lovers challenging destiny in a bid to unite; A woman on a mission to win her family back; A little boy battling a deadly disease; A devoted wife wants to be with her husband even in death; And the astrologer who has foreseen their ominous fate – Nine lives entwined by the impending disaster. Take the journey of a lifetime – Nine characters, Nine moods...
Check out a synopsis of the film, the cast and crew, a trailer, and some working stills and movie stills of the film!
Synopsis:
A corrupt mayor builds a new dam for political gains and personal glory endangering millions of innocent lives; A mariner desperate to save his sister from evil; Two not-so-young lovers challenging destiny in a bid to unite; A woman on a mission to win her family back; A little boy battling a deadly disease; A devoted wife wants to be with her husband even in death; And the astrologer who has foreseen their ominous fate – Nine lives entwined by the impending disaster. Take the journey of a lifetime – Nine characters, Nine moods...
- 11/14/2011
- by BollySpice Editors
- Bollyspice
Kochi, Oct 28: 'DAM999', a film about the 1975 Banqiao dam disaster in China that killed around 250,000 people, will be screened at Laemmle Theatres in Los Angeles Oct 28-Nov 3 for the Academy Qualifying Run.
Produced by BizTV Network and directed by Keralite Sohan Roy, the film is slated for a nationwide 3D release in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu and English Nov 25.
The multi-starrer international venture has an ensemble cast staring Rajit Kapur, Joshua Fredric Smith, Linda Arsenio, Jaala Pickering, Ashish Vidyarthi, Vinay Rai, Vimala Raman, Megha Burman, Gary Richardson and Jineet Rath.
'Dam 999' was made.
Produced by BizTV Network and directed by Keralite Sohan Roy, the film is slated for a nationwide 3D release in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu and English Nov 25.
The multi-starrer international venture has an ensemble cast staring Rajit Kapur, Joshua Fredric Smith, Linda Arsenio, Jaala Pickering, Ashish Vidyarthi, Vinay Rai, Vimala Raman, Megha Burman, Gary Richardson and Jineet Rath.
'Dam 999' was made.
- 10/28/2011
- by Rahul Kapoor
- RealBollywood.com
Chicago – The story of Sean Flynn – son of the legendary Errol Flynn, perpetrator of B-movies in the early 1960s, game warden in Kenya and finally war correspondent during the Vietnam conflict – would rate enough material for a 10-hour mini-series. Only his disappearance is covered in “The Road to Freedom.”
Rating: 2.5/5.0
Flynn, who famously first came to light during a vicious custody battle between his mother Lili Damita and father Errol Flynn, probably deserves a better narrative treatment than the soft soap that is “The Road to Freedom.” He is written and portrayed rather blandly, and the road he does travel as a reporter in war-torn Cambodia is paved with what looks like the same five soldiers of the Khmer Rouge regime.
Joshua Fredric Smith portrays Flynn, who is characterized by his roguish looks and reporter’s instinct. It is learned that he will go the extra mile to get the story,...
Rating: 2.5/5.0
Flynn, who famously first came to light during a vicious custody battle between his mother Lili Damita and father Errol Flynn, probably deserves a better narrative treatment than the soft soap that is “The Road to Freedom.” He is written and portrayed rather blandly, and the road he does travel as a reporter in war-torn Cambodia is paved with what looks like the same five soldiers of the Khmer Rouge regime.
Joshua Fredric Smith portrays Flynn, who is characterized by his roguish looks and reporter’s instinct. It is learned that he will go the extra mile to get the story,...
- 10/5/2011
- by adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
- HollywoodChicago.com
.Dam 999′, billed as the first international movie by mariners, is scheduled for a Nov 4 release. Directed by mariner Sohan Roy, the film is being distributed worldwide by Warner Bros. The 3D movie is an Indo-United Arab Emirates (UAE) conceptual epic, which is an emotional thriller that speaks about a century old dam built during the British colonial reign and the lives of nine individuals who witness the destruction of the dam, said a press statement by the producers, Biz TV Network, UAE. It is a movie with a social cause which describes the hazards dams can cause and creates awareness among the masses about the impending dangers of a dam collapse. To bring out the true essence of India, .Dam 999′ is also being released in regional languages like Tamil and Telugu. The project, co-supported by Biz TV Network and Aries Telecasting Pvt Ltd in the UAE, Singapore, and India respectively.
- 7/25/2011
- Filmicafe
Dam 999, a 3D film directed by Sohan Roy and produced by Biz TV Network, UAE will be distributed in India by Hollywood studio Warner Bros. Pictures.
The film slated for a November 2011 release, is about the 1975 Banqiao dam disaster in China that killed around 250,000 people.
The film will be released in India in Hindi, Tamil and Telegu. The trailers of the film are being shown in cinemas with Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – part 2 .
The film has both Indian and international crew – the Indian crew includes Ajayan Vincent, Suresh Pai, Padmasree Thotta Tharani, Ousepachan, Amala Popuri, Shajith Koyeri, Pattanam Rasheed and S.B. Satheesh.
The cast includes Ashish Vidyarthi, Rajit Kapur, and Gary Richardson along with actors like Vinay Rai, Vimala Raman, Megha Burman, Joshua Fredric Smith, Jaala Pickering, Linda Arsenio and Jineet Rath.
The film slated for a November 2011 release, is about the 1975 Banqiao dam disaster in China that killed around 250,000 people.
The film will be released in India in Hindi, Tamil and Telegu. The trailers of the film are being shown in cinemas with Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – part 2 .
The film has both Indian and international crew – the Indian crew includes Ajayan Vincent, Suresh Pai, Padmasree Thotta Tharani, Ousepachan, Amala Popuri, Shajith Koyeri, Pattanam Rasheed and S.B. Satheesh.
The cast includes Ashish Vidyarthi, Rajit Kapur, and Gary Richardson along with actors like Vinay Rai, Vimala Raman, Megha Burman, Joshua Fredric Smith, Jaala Pickering, Linda Arsenio and Jineet Rath.
- 7/18/2011
- by NewsDesk
- DearCinema.com
Warner Bros has picked up the theatrical distribution rights for the 3D drama DAM999, it's been announced today.
The "emotional thriller" tells the story of nine characters against the backdrop of a 100-year-old dam built by the British during their colonial days in India.
Inspired in part by China's Banqiao Dam disaster of 1975, in which 250,000 people died, the Indian production is scheduled for release in November.
A trailer will be shown in cinemas with this week's new release Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows Part 2.
DAM999 is also being dubbed into Hindi, Tamil and Telugu for various regions of India. An official poster and press statement are included here, along with the trailer.
Official description
This 3D movie is the first of its kind. It is an Indo-uae conceptual epic, produced by Biz TV Network, UAE and directed by award-winning filmmaker Sohan Roy.
It is an emotional thriller that speaks...
The "emotional thriller" tells the story of nine characters against the backdrop of a 100-year-old dam built by the British during their colonial days in India.
Inspired in part by China's Banqiao Dam disaster of 1975, in which 250,000 people died, the Indian production is scheduled for release in November.
A trailer will be shown in cinemas with this week's new release Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows Part 2.
DAM999 is also being dubbed into Hindi, Tamil and Telugu for various regions of India. An official poster and press statement are included here, along with the trailer.
Official description
This 3D movie is the first of its kind. It is an Indo-uae conceptual epic, produced by Biz TV Network, UAE and directed by award-winning filmmaker Sohan Roy.
It is an emotional thriller that speaks...
- 7/14/2011
- by David Bentley
- The Geek Files
<div>Film director Sohan Roy said Saturday he has filed a cheating case against Bollywood actress Tulip Joshi for not completing the shooting for his film .Dam 999″ despite taking part of her remuneration amounting to Rs.8.5 lakh..The actress asked for half of the payment (Rs.7 lakh) before the film. Biz TV Network also paid her Rs.1.5 lakh as the installment for the first schedule. The actress came and shot for two days and then just left. Tulip was asked to return the payment and settle the matter, but we haven.t heard from her,. said a press release, issued from the office of Roy, along with a copy of the Fir that has been registered at the Kalamassery Police Station.</div><div></div><div>.Dam 999″, a tribute to the victims of the 1975 Banqiao dam disaster in China, is getting closer for release as its shooting has been completed.</div><div></div><div>It will be released in both English and Malayalam shortly.
- 1/8/2011
- Filmicafe
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