We watched "Flawless" day before yesterday. Needless to say, the cast drew us in, which includes Sir. Michael Caine, Demi Moore…among many.
A "heist" movie…with a daring plot involving stealing "Diamonds" from the world’s biggest company, without use of guns, dynamite, or foul language….sheer brilliance….
The plot is not so very innovative, employee with grudges…plot to steal from their employers…for their personal gain.
However, how its carried out is worth watching, there is moment in the movie, when you are on the edge of your seat, seeing, what the character of Michael Caine has achieved…..and the smile on his face doing it…is priceless.
Demi Moore, has acted well as an american in the 1960’s London, trying to make something for herself in the male domintated society. However, shows some of the frailities of the character and her personal boundaries on acting….
Good Movie. Worth a watch, if you’re in a mood for a "Heist" movie.

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We watched "Definitely Maybe" last night. Good movie, with a nice concept, however the "Frank dialogue’s" at the start of the movie (associated with sexual intercourse and sex education) are definitely not suitable for younger audience (kids), they are humorous at best, delivered very innocently by Abigail Breslin, who in my opinion is one of the most talented child artist of our times, possibly a Shirley Temple in the making.
The storyline is nothing new, but the delivery is very interesting and kept us involved at all times. It was also good to see Ryan Reynolds act in a movie like this, which is definitely, miles away from his previous work, which can be classified as "poor" at its best. However, he has done well in this one (though, dont push your luck for Oscars or anything!".
A feel-good movie, not a must watch, but a good one if you have nothing else to do.
Ciao. Till the next one….

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We, watched "August Rush" last night. I’m very impressed with the kid, and Jonathan Myers (he’s always good), but disappointed with Kerry Russell (she acted below par) and i think Robin Williams was wasted on this project….he’s too brilliant to do roles like these!
The movie is good, the actors are better, but the soundtrack is the best! I gotta’ have to buy some from itunes.
Good movie overall, worth watching once!

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Well, after a long self-introspection I did join Facebook….and since then, over 15 friends have already been added to my profile….while numerous invites, were already sent out….
I have tried Orkut, LinkedIn….before this one..and after a while, they all seem to become boring, for everyone…..at first everyone wants to add more and more people in their network….but then it become s chore…and no one care anymore….it’s been weeks, since someone has left a scrap on Orkut or messaged me on LinkedIn.
Which is quite good in way, i stay in touch with people, mostly through email, and believe in that medium, more than telephone, or web-based solutions, including Orkut, LinkedIn and even now Facebook….
Let’s see where this goes…

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This was the second movie we watched over the weekend. Due to its star cast, Morgan Freeman and Jack Nicholson, two of my favorite actors of all time, I had to watch this one.
The concept isn’t the most fresh one, there have been some, which brushed the idea, to a certain extent; finish "things to do, before you die".
Both being cancer patients in the movie, have very limited time to live, six months at best, both set out to complete a series of tasks on a list, which is "The Bucket List".
Fundamentally, of different character, both Freeman and Nicholson, place items on the list, which are as far apart as their perceptions of life, as a auto mechanic and  billionaire respectively. Yet, the development of their friendship, achievement of common goals together, even in death, is well portrayed.
Narration during the movie, by Morgan Freeman is engrossing, dialogues are well-written and expresses the scene and setting quite amicably. The screenplay is ok, cinematography is pretty awesome, with some sights of local India…including Delhi and Taj Mahal.

Worth a watch, fairly entertaining movie.
3.5 Stars.

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We watched Jumper this weekend. Being a sci-fi thriller, I was naturally drawn to it, as with countless others, that fall in varying categories, reaching from worse to quite good. I personally feel, the concept of "Teleporting" is phenomenal by itself, however, it wasnt explored to its potential in the movie. I guess the time ran out, before the director could make his point. The concept of "Paladins" and "Jumper’s" was briefly touched upon, described as arch-enemies, but the reasoning behind the animosity wasn’t discussed at all.
How and why one becomes a Jumper, wasn’t elaborated on, why the characteristics of being a Jumper manifest itself when the person is over 5 years old? No answers.
I’m sure the directors/ producers already are planning on a sequel. But, if you leave too much details out in the prequel, I don’t know, if much can be expected from the sequel. Though, I will probably watch it!
3 Stars for Graphics/ Special effects, 1.5 Stars for the storyline.
Since it’s already out on DVD, sure you can spend a dollar on RedBox and watch it….

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This morning on Today Show, we watched, Matt Lauer going  heart-to-heart with Luke Russert, it was very emotional, and needless to say, it goes to prove that the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree. I have high hopes for Luke, given his pedigree…I wont be surprised to see him going farther and higher than, other Russert’s have done.
I came to America in 1999, and being very interested in knowing everything that’s happening around me, including political news, and its impact on the society as a whole, I looked forward to broaden my knowledge of the same, I turned to Today Show and Evening News with Tom Brokaw and Meet the Press with Tim Russert on Sundays.
Since August 15, 1999, I’ve been watching Today Show, Nightly News and Meet the Press, and various inputs that you, Katie, Ann, Natalie and now Meredith, along with Late Mr. Russert, David Gregory and others have had. Not a day goes by, when my wife and I, dont turn on the TV, to see familiar faces, and to get news, while we sip tea.
On Friday the 13th, i was on a plane, couldn’t watch the news, but on my way back, as i was waiting at the gate for my trip back home, CNN was going on, and then the news broke (at least for me), that Tim Russert is no more. I didnt know him personally, but whatever i have gathered, in the last eight years, i know he was the nicest of person around, his smile, made you smile, his words resonated with the inner voice, and agreed with what he had to say.
Suddenly, i felt a void, which i have never felt before from the passing of a stranger, but i guess that’s what happens, when you know you’ve missed on something great. For the last two days, i have watched enough TV to know, a lot about Mr. Russert, and i have felt my loss to be greater with every passing moment. I personally believe that the remarkable quality of great human beings is not, their own greatness, but their inherent desire and quality to bring out greatness in everyone around them, Mr. Tim Russert was indeed a "Great Man".
This morning as Matt closed the piece with Luke, we saw his lips stuttering, overwhelmed with the words, he had spoken earlier and the ones he was about to say. I dont know much about Matt either, other than what I see and I read, but I know this, that he too feels the loss of Mr. Russert, to a deeper level than most colleague’s do. Matt Lauer is a good man!

Thanks for making our mornings worthwhile, and as Mr. Russert always said " Go Get’em Kid"

Sunday morning will never be the same again!

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The Incredible Hulk
Watched, the movie last night, in an anticipation of a fitting sequel to the original movie from 2007.
Needless to say, i was thrilled and satisfied with most of the movie, barring a few instances of useless stunts, weak storyline, and excess visual effects.
The ending is very interesting, within the last 15 seconds, entry of Tony Stark (our beloved Ironman), suggesting something very promising for the future…..sorry for the spoiler…but cant wait for the next one…..

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