Real Steel is the real deal

Reviewed by Debolina Sengupta

Confession first. I went to watch Real Steel only and only for Hugh Jackman (girly reasons completely). And 15 minutes into the movie I was slightly bored. It looked all too obvious. I half thought that it would be one of those emotional drama movies with robots in it, but with the movie's progression, I started enjoying it. Jackman is to die for as a father, lover and a robo-boxing freak while his on screen son Max, played by Dakota Goyo is believable.

Won't give out too much of the movie since the last complaint that I have been typing out spoilers, but this is one movie you can't miss if you are looking for a complete package. Most of the moments in the movie are guessable, but the way they are treated makes them perfect in every sense. You will cry with the characters, be on the edge and pray for the "little guy" to win over the powerful and you will also be completely involved in every step of their journey.

In an age of 3D cinema, Real Steel proves that it's the story that makes a film a winner. The robot part of the movie is carefully intertwined in the narrative without making it jarring while the father-son bonding is given more preference. Perfect combo of acting, special affects and post production. This movie is a winner staying true to its tagline- courage is stronger than steel.

In case you are someone who loves spending time and money on a movie that gives you a good feeling in your heart, Real Steel is the real deal.

Rating: 4/5

Mere Brother Ki Dulhan

Reviewed by Debolina Sengupta

It is hard work for one Katrina Kaif and one Imran Khan to pull off a movie completely by themselves. While the former with her English accent tries to be the rebel turned good daughter turned rebelling dulhan, Imran Khan plays the good boy who arranges a match for his brother Ali Zafar, who has just broken up with his girlfriend.

Well honestly, the first sequence in the movie completely exposed the entire plot. While Ali Zaffar breaks up with his TV-breaking girlfriend in London because she isn't Indian enough, on the other side, promos of the movie showing the chemistry between Imran and Katrina made it obvious. The songs are very tacky though Ali's voice sounds magical in Madhubala.

But here is the fun bit about the movie- the two realise their love for each other after the engagement, making it a family issue if not handled carefully. Though polluted by Katrina's woeful acting and Imran's apparent indifference, I liked how the writer and director of the film Ali Zaffar takes the inside route to find a peaceful solution.

In comes the ex-girlfriend making Ali jealous with her nagin like moves for another man (read Imran Khan). So rather than Katrina and Imran running away to avoid the shaadi, the groom runs away with his love leaving a letter. The "duniya kya sochega" mindset of elders is tapped well and Katrina and Imran are set to get married to protect the dignity of the two khandans. A frivolous ego fight between fathers breaks that up to and to fix that, Ali couldn't think of anything but a tacky car scene where the two indirectly tell their fathers that they have fallen for each other too. Afraid that they might run away like Ali and his bride, the fathers ask them to get married.

What I loved about the movie was that similar plot movies of the past often glorify blood shed and tears. This is one film, where with the use of humour (though with bad acting), planning and plotting got the same results in a more amicable way. I just wish Katrina and Imran could act!

Rating: 2.5/5