The Devil Wears Prada (2006) [40/50]

Language: English

Cast:  Anne Hathaway, Meryl Streep, Adrian Grenier

Story: The Story revolves around how a small town girl who aims to be a writer works as a fashion magazine’s editor’s assistant to earn a living and how this changes her.

Screenplay and direction: Direction and screenplay are as good as one for a Romcom can be.

Performances: Anne Hathaway is good enough along with the rest of the cast who do their job well. Meryl Streep stands out and is exceptionally good.

Interesting:  Meryl Streep’s character is written based on a real fashion magazine’s editor in New York City.

USP: typical Romcom but interesting, funny, enjoyable.

DownsideSceenplay drags a bit, Too much of a Romcom with reality relatables being low.

Verdict: OIv erall a fun watch  if not taken too seriously. 7/10

A little bit of heaven (2011) [28/50]

Language: English           

Cast: Kate Hudson, Gael García Bernal, Kathy Bates.

Story: The story of how a cancer patient deals with her life and what could be her last days alive.

Screenplay and direction: The direction and screenplay are both good. The casting is okay, I’m not sure they all suit their roles too well.

Performances: All are good enough as the movie did leave an impact on me.

Interesting: Kate hudson’s character is beautifully magnetic and I was very impressed by her.

USP: Fun, cute and adorable. Different take on things was what made it fresh.

Downside: some miscasts, sometimes too unrealistic.

Verdict: Feel good movie, and I lived the theme, I think I will watch it again 8/10

I’m with Lucy (2002) [27/50]

Language: English           

Cast: Monica Potter, Gael García Bernal, Anthony LaPaglia, John Hannah, David Boreanaz and Henry Thomas.

Story: A Romcom about how a woman goes on 5 blind dates and then marries one. Who is the one is the mystery.

Screenplay and direction: The direction is good but I loved the screenplay and the way the movie was woven

Performances: Monika potter has always been good in such roles, she is very likable. All the boys play their part well. It really doesn’t have much for the boys to do.

Interesting: I saw the movie for Gael García Bernal and he is in the movie for 5-6 mins only. Damn!

USP: Romcom, Feel good, Fun, Romantic, well woven story.

Downside: For someone who is not into romance the movie will be colossal bore, the charecters(specially of the boys) are too unidirectional and unrealistic.

Verdict: Feel good movie, can be watched. 6/10

Bachelorette (2012) [24/50]

Language: English            

Cast: Kirsten Dunst, Lizzy Caplan, Isla Fisher, Rebel Wilson.

Story: The story of how three women deal with being bridesmaid at their high school friend’s wedding.

Screenplay and direction: The direction is okay and screenplay is better.

Performances: Rebel Wilson is olay, the rest of the cast is just average too. Isla Fisher is very cute. Lizzy Caplan keeps drawing yor attention to her, she has charisma. I like Kirsten Dunst and when the script calls for she is pretty good.

Interesting: Rebel Wilson and Isla Fisher share the same birthday but Isla Fisher is 10 years older than Rebel, they have played high school friends ergo the same age.

USP: funny in parts, if you go with fewer expectations you might like it. The girls look great. It’s more realistic than other comedy movies.

Downside: Slow, not very funny, no crazy plot twists, nothing much.

Verdict: The movie is defiantly not what you expect it to be. It is really boring in the beginning and I wouldn’t suggest it but suddenly towards the second half the movie increases in pace. It’s not like the other movies from its creators but its average and has some fun scenes. It doesn’t try too hard, and it’s not a whacky comedy. All in all time pass.6/10

Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason (2004) [22/50]

Language: English

Cast: Renée Zellweger, Hugh Grant, Colin Firth, Gemma Jones

Story: The sequel of Bridget Jones’s diary, about how things work out after she found her man in the first movie.

Screenplay and direction: The direction is okay and screenplay is not good.

Performances: Renée Zellweger’s character goes so crazy and over the top that despite her efforts you fail to empathize with the lady. Hugh Grant and Colin Firth are okay. The supporting cast is okay too.

Interesting: At Mark Darcy and Bridget's wedding at the end, they are seen walking through a graveyard. The gravestones are obviously computer generated because when you look closely, Bridget and Mark walk THROUGH one or two of them.(goofup :source,imdb)

USP: For the people who like the first one the continuity of story might be interesting, it’s a romcom with some comic moments.

Downside: eccentric, silly and unbelievable

Verdict: in this one you will not feel as connected to the characters as you should be. The plot just circulates. The communication gap in the relationship is just appalling. Not worth the watch except the fight scene between the leading men, that was still delightful. Bridget Jones’s eccentric stupidity is just not relatable anymore. 4/10

Bridget Jones's Diary (2001) [21/50]

Language: English

Cast: Renée Zellweger, Hugh Grant, Colin Firth, Gemma Jones

Story: Based on a bestselling novel, the movie is a story of a slightly overweight spinster trying to find her man and her happy ending.

Screenplay and direction: The direction is good and screenplay is okay.

Performances: Since we see Renée Zellweger a lot during the run time it was imperevive she performs well and she has, she is a delight. Hugh Grant and Colin Firth seamlessly fit their roles. The supporting cast is good too.

Interesting: At 136 pounds or 61.69 kgs, she is considered fat; I mean what chance do normal people have in this world.

USP: cute, interesting, well paced and leaves you smiling

Downside: eccentric, some may find it anti feminist and that it’s over hyped.

Verdict: It’s a feel good, time pass movie. Some of the scenes are eccentric, over the top and in some you may even relate to the character, but all in all you will have fun. I especially love the fight scene between the two leading men. It is however a take on pride and prejudice, the book has been adapted so many times proving it indeed is a classic. If you are in the mood for a chick flick this is a good one. Delightful hence 7/10.

Raanjhanaa (2013) [16/50]

Language: Hindi

Cast: Dhanush, Sonam Kapoor, Abhay Deol, Swara Bhaskar, Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub

Story: Story of a regular boy/man’s unyielding love and the lady’s unalterable indifference set in Banaras with an earthy and relatable sincerity.

Screenplay and direction: The direction is outstanding and aside for a little drag after interval the screenplay is terrific too.

Performances: Venkatesh Prabhu Kasthuri Raja aka Dhanush is incredible, his talent and charm are both tremendous. Sonam Kapoor unlike all her other movies was not a complete disappointment and fairs rather well. Abhay Deol has a cameo and he is good. Swara Bhaskar and Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub are both marvelous and delightful.

Interesting: I like the way Kundan (Dhanush) drops his scooter all the time without taking the time to park it.

USP: Relatable, Down to earth, interesting, fun, different. Dhanush.

Downside: Some parts drag, some songs are not too engaging, and Movie lacks layers.

Verdict: The movie gets you from the word go. The intensity and humor are both dealt with sufficient importance and realism. The lead actor gained a fan in me today. I will overlook the flaws such as the tedious bits as Dhanush pulls off a great performance. The end and some plot twists make it far from cliché. I love the way lead actress’s character is written, very realist I might add. The music is well placed and delightful. Dhanush’s Hindi doesn’t affect his performance one bit. The camaraderie between the three friends is nice. The movie leaves you satisfied. Watch it 7/10.

Admission (2013) [14/50]

Language: English

Cast: Tina Fey, Gloria Reuben, Paul Rudd.

Story: A Staff on the admissions committee at Princeton finds out that an applicant might be the son she had given up for adoption years ago and struggles with the admission decision.

Screenplay and direction: The direction is okay and screenplay is good.

Performances: Tina Fey is amazing, and I have always been a fan, in the romantic scenes however she seems out of her element. Paul Rudd is great; the rest of the cast plays their part well.

Interesting: Even tough it stars Paul Rudd and Tina Fey the movie is not a comedy but a drama, and for a drama it has more than sufficient comedy.

USP:  It’s not a head ache trying to hard comedy, sometimes funny.

Downside: Expectations of comedy due to the lead actor’s reputation may depress the audience, the premise itself is not very inreseting, not many care for the admission process of universities.

Verdict: The movie is a decent attempt at drama by the two actors, unfortunately its nothing special. I personally felt a bit disappointed but all in all it was not too bad. The comedy rolls in on its own, nothing forced, but too little to keep the movie from dragging. The main premise according to me is the real killer, having said that, the movie was respectable. They should have let Fey write the dialogues or even the story. 6/10

Warm bodies (2013) [13/50]

Language: English

Cast: Nicholas Hoult, Teresa Palmer, Rob Corddry, John Malkovich

Story: A story of a Zombie and human falling in love in a post apocalyptic world.

Screenplay and direction: The direction and screenplay are both very good.

Performances: Nicholas Hoult was fabulous in what was a difficult role but he manages to gain empathy for a character that is hard to identify with. Teresa Palmer and Rob Corddry were very good too.

Interesting: The first time the a Zombie movie is narrated from the Zombie’s point of view.

USP: Fresh, interesting, new plot, charming characters, good performances, funny.

Downside: Loopholes in plot, sudden redemption is not very believable, drags in some parts and becomes a bit slow paced.

Verdict: The movie fits in the Romcom genre; it’s a fresh take on Zombies and a good idea. I love the Character of R, a show stealer. Even though there are some loopholes in the plot and some parts of the movie where much doesn’t happen the movie manages to entertain at the end of the day. 8/10.

I Give It a Year (2013) [4/50]

Language: English

Cast: Rose Byrne, Rafe Spall, Simon Baker, Anna Faris and Stephen Merchant.

Story: Story of a married couple who possible got married in haste trying to make it work during the first year of their marriage.

Screenplay and direction: Direction and Screenplay are good they are by Dan Mazer who was a part of Sacha Baron Cohen movies like the Borat.

Performances: When it comes to the girls, while Rose Byrne looks beautiful she fails to evoke empathy for her character and Anna faris while acts well but looks a bit animated due to her lips which suggest plastic surgery gone wrong. The leading men Rafe Spall and Simon Baker put up remarkable performances.

Interesting: Every time Stephen Merchant of the office (British) fame is on screen it is a rib ticking scene, though the jokes push the envelope Stephen Merchant as done a marvelous job. Its hard to find such a character in real life however.

USP: It’s an experimental Rom com, a few bits are hilarious.

Downside: Jokes can be a bit crass and at some parts it seems to be too predictable.

Verdict: The story is a conventional Romcoms with a twist, full of cringe humour. Overall the movie is watchable, a classic case of watch and don’t think much. I give it a 7/10.

The Five-Year Engagement (2012) [2/50]

Language: English

Cast: Jason Segel, Emily Blunt, Chris Pratt, Alison Brie

    
Story: This is a Romcom, a classic feel good have a laugh movie.

The story revolves around a couple who get engaged but aren’t able to tie the knot due to unforeseen circumstances that keep postponing the date for ½ a decade. The twist and turns in their lives while they try to make the relationship work forms the crux of the story.

Screenplay and direction: Direction is good but the screenplay dragged. The editing is not crisp.

Performances: Jason Segel is made for Romcoms. I can watch him in the worst of movies, he was as usual good. Emily Blunt was okay, she doesn’t evoke empathy.  The support cast does a good job. Comedian Kevin hart could be used better. Alison Brie was very good.

Interesting: Vaneeths’s date: “who are you texting?”

  Vaneetha: “I’m texting myself, I’m very drunk and I want to remember this later”

Note to self ;)

USP: Sweet, charming, time-pass, funny.

Downside: cumbersome watch, unnecessarily long, lacks the wit and humor expected from Jason Segal movies.

Verdict: The movie has its good parts and mindless humor which I would give a green light, had it not been so painfully long. So it’s a 5/10 for me.