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Extracted (2012)
Doesn't make much sense
A good sci-fi film should maintain consistency of the newly defined the laws of the future world. This movie fails at this very important rule, and therefore fails to make any sense at all.
Aruvi (2016)
Middle part is amazing; but overall, contrived and sentimental
The middle part of the movie that deals with the reality TV show is a well-made spoof and critique of shows of such genre. But, the whole story is rather contrived; and the ending too sentimental.
I wonder why the director chose a taboo subject and tried to glorify that character beyond normal circumstances. It is also obvious that the story intends to portray the lead female actor as a liberal girl fed up with social expectations for conformity. But, such a girl still has to contract AIDS under 'mysterious' circumstances! Probably, the makers were so much concerned to take care of her so called 'character'! May be, from their point of view the character might have lost its 'purity' if AIDS was contracted through the most common means!
The movie tries hard to send a liberal message, but falters because it itself couldn't break the social expectations with regards to women.
Jane Eyre (2011)
A beautiful rendition of Charlotte Brontë's epic romance story
Charlotte Brontë's Jane Eyre provides a catharsis for love and romance in its pure and concentrated form. It is nearly impossible to portray it fully in a movie of 2 hours. Cary Fukunaga (The Director) has done a very good job considering these difficulties.
The casting of Mia Wasikowska (Jane Eyre) and Michael Fassbender (Edward Rochester) are appropriate. Mia's subtle expressions of yearning, love and despair are beautiful. I cannot think of a better actress than Mia to play the role of Jane Eyre. Though Michael Fassbender does not fit Brontë's description of a manly and not-so- handsome figure, he does a perfect portrayal of Rochester's character otherwise. Jamie Bell's performance seems to be dwarfed by the acting of the two lead actors, which is otherwise a decent performance.
The ending of the movie, in my opinion was a bit abrupt – considering the way it is narrated in the novel.
Overall this movie is one of the best adaptations of classical literature I have seen.
10 out of 10.