Showing posts with label sci-fi. Show all posts
Dawn of the Planet of the Apes (2014)
With Rise of the Planet of the Apes, Hollywood gave U.S. a rare blockbuster - one that was racy nonetheless intelligent, a visible amusement that was additionally nuanced. which ending - it had been a cliffhanger if we've got ever seen one. The apes, headed by the redoubtable Caesar, were going towards freedom and humans were heading for devastation due to the simian contagious disease that came out of a research lab.
 |
| A growing nation of genetically evolved apes led by Caesar is threatened by a band of human survivors of the devastating virus unleashed a decade earlier. |
Dawn of the world of the Apes picks up wherever the primary half left. it's been ten years and humans square measure believed to be extinct. Apes square measure within the early stages of civilisation, and because the film can show - nearer to humans than anyone believed.
 |
| They reach a fragile peace, but it proves short-lived, as both sides are brought to the brink of a war. |
In the middle of this land humans who urgently have to be compelled to faucet AN energy supply bang within the middle of the ape settlement. whereas Caesar (Andy Serkis) needs peace, his deputy Koba (Toby Kebbell) - WHO was tortured in an exceedingly research lab before he at liberty needs revenge.
Sentiments square measure divided within the human camp too. army officer (Gary Oldman) believes humans have an opportunity only the last ape is killed. His cry remains, "They're animals".
 |
| Who will emerge as Earth's dominant species? |
Peacenik Malcolm (Jason Clarke), his girlfriend Ellie (Keri Russell) and son Alexander (Kodi Smit-McPhee) square measure touched by Caesar's humanity and have complete religion in him. However, once interests clash and concern takes over, a war is inevitable. So, WHO can emerge because the planet's dominant species?
But, the additional necessary question is: wherever do your loyalties lie as a viewer? each humans and apes square measure caught in their own compulsions in an exceedingly dystopian world, allegories for real-life problems, and that we hope they're going to take a stab gone whereas realising it is not doable within the long. The film shows what forms the genesis of dictatorships and also the concern of the 'other'.
 |
Purely in terms of well-defined characters within the film, we'll simply persist with the apes. similar to the primary time, the ape characters square measure most additional well-sketched and stratified . The humans - once more - feel one-dimensional. they're either smart or unhealthy with the stripped of backstories.
When the film isn't raising serious queries, it's a visible spectacle. a number of the war scenes and a searching scene within the starting square measure awful. The moments once we initial see the ape colony are outstanding. Apes swing off the trees, get the walls and square measure most likely the rationale why this film offers U.S. a bang for our buck in term of 3D effects.
 |
| The film has been directed by Matt Reeves |
That brings U.S. to the piece Delaware resistance of the film - Andy Serkis. The film uses motion capture technology that accurately interprets performance into animation. Full marks to director Matt Reeves for capturing the human emotions and expressions of his actors while they grunt and walk like simians.
And nobody will it higher than the gifted Andy Serkis. because the patriarch WHO bit by bit involves realise that his beloved race shares constant follies as humans or his anger once his loyalty to his race is questioned - Serkis brings that rare quality to the character. With those emotional eyes, he depicts Caesar's pathos, rage, sympathy and concern. The film begins and ends together with his face's close-up and that we believe Reeves couldn't have done higher.
A perfect summer watch which can additionally provide you with one thing to consider - Watch it.
Krrish 3
It’s Diwali and the biggest film of the year – Rakesh Roshan’s Krrish 3 is all set to hit screens in less than a week. Expectations are sky high, because the father-son duo of Hrithik and Rakesh Roshan have never failed. More than 7 years later, the duo return with their most desired film to date.
Here is a brief synopsis of this movie. After beating the wicked Dr. Siddhant Arya, and bringing his father Rohit back from the dead, Krrish continued battling against the bad and saving innocent lives. Krishna is living a happily married life with Priya, while Rohit is using his scientific cleverness to benefit society. Krrish is everyone’s favorite superhero.
Unknown to them, a evil force is growing in another part of the world. Kaal, an evil genius, is greedily misusing his powers to spread fear, death and destruction. And he is being aided by an army of very hazardous beings, which he has created himself. Not long after Kaal’s plans are put into action, both Rohit and Krrish find themselves faced with a crisis of epic proportions, which only they can resolve, together. but when they finally cross paths with Kaal and his army, neither of them is ready for what lies ahead. Kaal not only brings the world to the edge of disaster, he also puts the strength and love of Krishna and his family to the test. Krrish has to somehow find the power within to face an unbeatable foe. The greatest battle between darkness and light begins….
In Krrish 3 Hrithik Roshan takes on evil mutants and saves the world from destruction in his superhero avatar. Here's a lowdown on the new-age villains.
Chameleon Kaya ( Kangana Ranaut) is also known as Chameleon. And, just like the reptile that can change colours, Kaya has the power to transform into any shape she wishes to.
Rhinoman — a blend of a human and a rhinoceros — uses the deadly sharp horn on his head to kill his prey. His body is as heavy as that of a rhino and he uses his size to his advantage when fighting with the enemy.
Antman, who is half-human and half-ant, possesses the power to crush any object with his bare hands. His glowing red eyes signify the animal within. They say ants can carry weights 100 times more than their body weight and Antman bears testimony to this.
The Frogman uses his tongue to kill the enemy. He is a derivative of a human and a frog and his tongue is his sharpest weapon. He is mischievous and that is indicated by his envious green eyes.
Scorpion Woman Part-human, part-scorpion, she has claws as hands and a poisonous sting at the end of her long plait, with which she strikes. She shows her targets no mercy and can kill them in one stroke.
Krrish 3 made on a budget of 90 crore, with print and marketing likely to add up to 25 crore, taking the total cost of the film to around 115 crore. The satellite rights were pre-sold for Rs 40 crore, music rights fetched around 10 crore and Rakesh Roshan also sold theatrical rights to individual distributors before the film went on floors. For Krrish 3 to be a decent success and ensure that the distributors don’t end up in the red, the film has to collect around 120 crore at the domestic box office. Even in the worst case scenario, Krrish 3 should cross the 100 crore mark.It is great that our bollywood cinema has come to a stage where, in one percent of the budget of a Hollywood film, so much can be incorporated. If 'Krrish 3' is a success, it will be great for the sake of our artists. The scope will be so much for them that we will not just be able to match (international levels) but also go beyond it.
It’s going to be an exhilarating time for the industry and for all the box office fanatics here. In-depth reports, box office comparisons, records.. we will cover it all here.
For now, tell us what you think. Will Krrish 3 take the box office by storm? Will the film go on to be massive hit or sink without a trace? Its Hrithik’s time to shine, can he? That’s the big question.
Post your comments below.
Here is a brief synopsis of this movie. After beating the wicked Dr. Siddhant Arya, and bringing his father Rohit back from the dead, Krrish continued battling against the bad and saving innocent lives. Krishna is living a happily married life with Priya, while Rohit is using his scientific cleverness to benefit society. Krrish is everyone’s favorite superhero.
In Krrish 3 Hrithik Roshan takes on evil mutants and saves the world from destruction in his superhero avatar. Here's a lowdown on the new-age villains.
Krrish 3 made on a budget of 90 crore, with print and marketing likely to add up to 25 crore, taking the total cost of the film to around 115 crore. The satellite rights were pre-sold for Rs 40 crore, music rights fetched around 10 crore and Rakesh Roshan also sold theatrical rights to individual distributors before the film went on floors. For Krrish 3 to be a decent success and ensure that the distributors don’t end up in the red, the film has to collect around 120 crore at the domestic box office. Even in the worst case scenario, Krrish 3 should cross the 100 crore mark.It is great that our bollywood cinema has come to a stage where, in one percent of the budget of a Hollywood film, so much can be incorporated. If 'Krrish 3' is a success, it will be great for the sake of our artists. The scope will be so much for them that we will not just be able to match (international levels) but also go beyond it.
It’s going to be an exhilarating time for the industry and for all the box office fanatics here. In-depth reports, box office comparisons, records.. we will cover it all here.
For now, tell us what you think. Will Krrish 3 take the box office by storm? Will the film go on to be massive hit or sink without a trace? Its Hrithik’s time to shine, can he? That’s the big question.
Post your comments below.
