LOOKING BACK...
Now that the new year has come and gone, its time to look forward to the box office behemoths that 2007 has in store. But before we do that, lets look at 2006 in hindsight.
2006 was a humongous year for movies, both for Hollywood and Hindi films. Records kept breaking , but most importantly we got to see some really innovative tales unfold on screen. Big screen movie watching isn’t going anywhere. Here’s my top 5 list of the year
5. Cars – Yep, there is nothing like an animated movie from Pixar and Disney. In a year that was crammed with animated movies, it’s nice to see those familiar logos before the start of the movie, and like always, they delivered. Cars was the perfect feel good movie of the year, armed with a kick ass soundtrack to boot – I’m guessing “Life is a Highway” or “Real Gone” will win the Best Song Oscar this year.
4. Casino Royale – Finally, we got to see a Bond movie that was true to its roots. Sure Pierce Brosnan was a suave Bond, but his storylines kept getting strectched till it was hardly believable, almost becoming like spoofs of the Roger Moore era. Daniel Craig quite literally saved the day for the Bond fans with his gripping portrayal of the quintessential super spy. After all who could do it better than Bond… James Bond.
3. Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest – When a movie breaks the $1 billion barrier, what’s there to criticize. Captain Jack Sparrow is one of the most original characters we have seen on screen after a long time, and with such terrific production values, POTC was the year’s most satisfying swashbuckling adventure.
1 & 2. Lage Raho Munnabhai & Rang De Basanti –
How often does two Hindi movies beat the Hollywood brigade? 2006 was one such weird year. I can safely say that these two movies were the gems of the year. I can’t remember the last time when I laughed so much in the theatre that it was almost embarrassing. Munnabhai is a triumph of writing, with such an ingenious storyline that even the most skeptic of skeptics couldn’t hold back their enthusiasm.
Rang De Basanti reaffirmed that Indian cinema can be both classy and commercial at the same time. Aamir Khan once again showed why he’s a class apart from the rest. I still feel the sepia toned flashbacks in and out of history is one of the most beautifully executed shots I’ve ever seen. Last heard, Rang De has got itself a BAFTA nomination, and two of its wonderful AR Rahman songs “Luka Chuppi” and “Khalbali” has been shortlisted for the Oscar Best Song list. What’s the bet it’ll win?
2006 was a humongous year for movies, both for Hollywood and Hindi films. Records kept breaking , but most importantly we got to see some really innovative tales unfold on screen. Big screen movie watching isn’t going anywhere. Here’s my top 5 list of the year
5. Cars – Yep, there is nothing like an animated movie from Pixar and Disney. In a year that was crammed with animated movies, it’s nice to see those familiar logos before the start of the movie, and like always, they delivered. Cars was the perfect feel good movie of the year, armed with a kick ass soundtrack to boot – I’m guessing “Life is a Highway” or “Real Gone” will win the Best Song Oscar this year.
4. Casino Royale – Finally, we got to see a Bond movie that was true to its roots. Sure Pierce Brosnan was a suave Bond, but his storylines kept getting strectched till it was hardly believable, almost becoming like spoofs of the Roger Moore era. Daniel Craig quite literally saved the day for the Bond fans with his gripping portrayal of the quintessential super spy. After all who could do it better than Bond… James Bond.
3. Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest – When a movie breaks the $1 billion barrier, what’s there to criticize. Captain Jack Sparrow is one of the most original characters we have seen on screen after a long time, and with such terrific production values, POTC was the year’s most satisfying swashbuckling adventure.
1 & 2. Lage Raho Munnabhai & Rang De Basanti –
How often does two Hindi movies beat the Hollywood brigade? 2006 was one such weird year. I can safely say that these two movies were the gems of the year. I can’t remember the last time when I laughed so much in the theatre that it was almost embarrassing. Munnabhai is a triumph of writing, with such an ingenious storyline that even the most skeptic of skeptics couldn’t hold back their enthusiasm.
Rang De Basanti reaffirmed that Indian cinema can be both classy and commercial at the same time. Aamir Khan once again showed why he’s a class apart from the rest. I still feel the sepia toned flashbacks in and out of history is one of the most beautifully executed shots I’ve ever seen. Last heard, Rang De has got itself a BAFTA nomination, and two of its wonderful AR Rahman songs “Luka Chuppi” and “Khalbali” has been shortlisted for the Oscar Best Song list. What’s the bet it’ll win?
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