Commented on own review
Sep 20, 2006 08:39 PM
The state of the African community plunged deep into the depths of poverty bears an uncanny resemblance to the city of Mumbai... the sight of the slums that welcomes you when you at Mumbai airport and those that line the railway tracks. Every developing country is a replica of the other, woven toget...her into the fabric of poverty, threaded with despair.
Mereillers uses a lot of vibrant colours-a measure which enhances the visual images the camera captures. Captivating scenes of colourful head bands wrapped over the head of sunken faces, eyes reflecting defeat, black figures draped with billowing African robes scurrying for cover from the hail of bullets from the band of armed dacoits that rob and ruin the tribal settlements, the sombre white doctors’ coats worn by black bodies, the massive mountains of Africa....he makes colour speak its own language.
The film resonates in one’s mind even after the credits roll owing to the film’s haunting music. Alberto Iglesias the composer of the score, is well-renowned for his works like 'All About My Mother' 'Talk to her' and 'Live Flesh'.In the Constant Garedener, he excels with a composition that blends classical African folk with contemporary string instruments. The result is a beautiful ensemble of soothing music that haunts the viewer especially when coupled with the hard-hitting visuals of reality.
An optimistic ending with justice delivered or the shield of pessimism at the futility of it all when seen in the context of lives lost, already a part of the forgotten past. With a tantalising plot, seasoned actors and brilliantly captured unconventional images, the Constant Gardener leaves you to sculpt your own perspective.
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Reviewed The Constant Gardener Movie
Sep 20, 2006 08:38 PM
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A man avenging his wife’s murder…safeguarding humanity…lust and deceit shadowed by the clout of money...love and life diluted by greed… justice winning the race against life…a life well spent…a conscience justified..
Adapted from the John le Carre novel of the same name and directed by Fernan...Read more
Commented on smartalec76's review
Jan 28, 2006 12:26 PM
Congratulations to ur friend naresh on my behalf..do convey to him that me and my friends absolutely loveddd Roobaroo and Paathshala. These songs represented wheatever we felt but couldnt have ever said in our own words..
Kudos to Naresh Iyer.. A.R Rahman..Prasoon Joshi..The Gods of youthful song...s..!!
Keep smiling..keep writing,
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Commented on own review
Nov 10, 2005 03:47 PM
'YOU KNOW YOU'RE IN ST. XAVIER'S COLLEGE IF...
...your favourite hangout is, strangely enough, some place called a 'foyer'!!!!!!!!!!!
...you have your own 'woods'!!!
...no one mouths the initials of your college for fear of being labelled a downmarket roadside Romeo.
...the waiters at nearby ...Irani restaurants actually smile at you.(duh!)
...India Today was your fave mag last year, but is now an establishment rag???.
...your heartbeat in the months of July and August sounds something like 'Mal-har, Mal-har'!!!
...you're reading Nietsczhe and 'Archie and Jughead Doubles Digest'---simultaneously.
...the sandwich-guy near the gate keeps you waiting ten minutes for a cheese toast because he's on his mobile phone.???
...your grandparents go misty-eyed at the mention of your college.
...but your parents search your bag every night for any loose pot/tobacco.
...you stay in contact with your teachers with regular emails (if u do) !!!!
...your college friends give you a peace symbol for your birthday.
...but your non-Xavierite friends will substitute your (perfectly valid) excuse for not attending last night's 'The Bold and the Beautiful' theme party with 'Oh well, you're a XAVIERITE'
...you don't catch a movie at any of the six theatres around you because you're too busy having fun in Lit. class, the Mmr ,Scavi.....
...exactly half your seniors are abroad on scholarships/exchange programmes, and the other half are working at the Times of India.!!!
...the person you fear the most is the lady behind the desk at the railway concession office!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
the Legend Killer'
Thanks for reading,
Aishwarya
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Reviewed St. Xavier's College-Ranchi
Nov 10, 2005 03:45 PM
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Hi. Let me warn you right at the start itself, what I am going to write would probably not be considered a review. It probably would even fall under the 'not useful' category cos it does not have any 'useful' data about the technical charecterestics of Xaviers...no info about the subjects offere...Read more
Reviewed Notebook, The - Nicholas Sparks
Jun 04, 2004 06:25 PM
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With every great love coms a great story..
As much as I would love to claim this lovely line to be originally mine, I grudgingly confess,this is the tagline from the movie of the same name, based on the book.
The Notebooktells us the story of two people who meet during a summer vacation wh...Read more
Commented on own review
Jun 03, 2004 12:07 PM
Thanks a lot to all of u for leaving ur comments...It really feels good to be appreciated..
Nitin..Tht's a lovely quote..but i m afraid not from the book.I have been wanting to watch the movie too,but didn't get a chance till now..
Nandu..yeah those are the tea gardens,at Munnar..
keep writ...ing..
Aishwarya:)
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Reviewed A Walk To Remember - Nicholas Sparks
Jun 02, 2004 01:16 PM
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''Love begins with a smile, grows with a kiss and ends with a tear''
No one could have explained it better other than Nicholas Sparks in his book ''A walk to remember''..
A walk to remember is the story of Landon Carter:A teenager of 17 years, the son of prominent Congressman who is seldom...Read more
Commented on sajain84's review
May 27, 2004 10:14 AM
Was considering watching this movie..but now i am not so sure..
Nice review..
Keep writing,
Aishwarya :)
Commented on dwingramki's review
May 22, 2004 04:35 PM
Although I dunno much abt the tamil songs SPB has sung,I love the ones from Roja,especially Yeh haseen vadiya..and hum na samjhe the from the movie Gardish..
Lovely review...
keep writing,
Aishwarya:)
Reviewed Favourite Books Of Childhood
May 21, 2004 04:25 PM
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The greatest poem ever known
is one all poets have outgrown
The poetry, innate, untold
of being four years old
-Christopher Morley
Those days of innocence.can never return, but will always be fondly remembered. Whenever I come across a book that I had read when I was a kid, memori...Read more
Reviewed Rebecca - Daphne Dumaurier
May 19, 2004 12:43 PM
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Ever come a novel that is a blend of mystery,romance,deceit and hatred.
Rebecca written by Daphne du Maurier would be a perfect example of 1 such book. Daphne du Maurier sketches the story of a simple,young girl of 21,who when working for a wealthy lady, Mrs Van Hopper chances to meet a widow...Read more
Commented on own review
May 18, 2004 06:05 PM
Thanks to all u ppl who read my revu and even had time to leave a comment on it.I appreciate it ..
Keep smiling and keep writing:)
Aishwarya
Reviewed Ten Best Songs of A.R.Rahman
May 18, 2004 01:41 PM
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'Dare to be different'.who better to practise it that our very own A R Rahman. In an industry which does not welcome much change he has managed to redefine music and emerge triumphant in the process. His innovative techniques along with his dedication have yielded music that has earned him natio...Read more
Reviewed Margo Soap
Mar 23, 2004 09:47 AM
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There are a million things to worry about, without having to think about the kind of soap we use. Many of us usually tend to continue using the soap that we have been using for years, not bothering to try new soaps that have gained entry into the market. Some of us, tend to use brands that are c...Read more
Commented on Cousin2's review
Jun 17, 2003 11:55 AM
That was a real cool review!!
It sure held my interest,as does any thing concerning..FOOD!!! :)
Keep smiling and keep writing !!
