London, Paris, New York

Movie Name: London, Paris, New York
Language: English
Genre: Romance, Drama

Ali Zafar has already displayed his potential as an actor with the movie "Tere Bin Laden". He was not able to achieve response from "Mere Brother Ki Dulhan" because he did not have substantial role. But this time he has attempted to carry a movie on his on shoulder. He has been successful only to some extent.

The plot of the movie is simple. Boy and girl meet thrice in the span of 7 years. Each time their situations and feelings are different. Ali Zafar has got some moments of his own where he displayed his affection or his broken heart; but sometimes he has become loud. Aditi Rao has looked great in various shades of her character but she has not been able to convince with her acting. The plot becomes shabby in the halfway and viewer starts loosing interest. The only things that keeps one bind, is the songs of the movie. Songs are melodious and full of freshness. Movie is shot in three locations, London, Paris and New York. But director did not try to cash the beauty of the location. He kept his focus on main characters only. Besides, movie is different in the way that there is no an army of unnecessary characters. The movie is okay as a package deal but it lacks at various levels. If you absolutely like romantic movies, then you can give it a go; otherwise there is nothing more than music to London, Paris, New York.

My ratings are 3.0/5.0

Ghost Rider - Spirit of Vengeance

Movie Name: Ghost Rider - Spirit of Vengeance

Language: English
Genre: Action, Drama, Fantasy

I was waiting eagerly for the next installment of Ghost Rider. But this one was not at par with the first movie. This time, Johnny Blaze (Nicholas Cage) gets an opportunity to get the curse lifted. For that he need to save a boy from the clutches of Devil and take it to monastery. This movie deals mainly with the conflict within Blaze which had arisen due to his alternate personality as Ghost Rider. The movie ends with a note where viewer can expect another installment.

The age has started to show its signs for Nicholas Cage. He has depicted the conflict within the Blaze very well. Idris Elba also was unable to impress as Moreau. Christopher Lambert was in a guest role which was neither significant nor impressive. The plot was okay but the direction did not help to cater the requirements of action flick lovers. The plot has huge potential which was left untapped. The 3D and actions scenes were good but not much genuine.

The music and Ghost Rider scenes are somewhat able to compensate for the lacking luster but they are not enough to keep you bound to the seat. I had much expectations with this one but it failed miserably. Still I will suggest it only to the people who have seen and liked the first one.

My ratings are 3.0/5.0