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Ustaad Movie Review – Gulte
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1.75/5
2h 36m | Drama | 12 August 2023
Cast – Sri Simha Koduri, Kavya Kalyanram, Gautham Vasudev Menon
Director – Phanideep
Producer – Rajani Korrapati, Gaddam Rakesh, Himank Duvvuru
Banner – Varahi Chalana Chitram
Music – B.Akeeva
MM Keeravani’s younger son Simha Koduri made a decent debut with Mathu Vadalara. However, his subsequent attempts turned futile. Yet he hasn’t given up. He is trying his best. Simha is now back with Ustaad. Let’s check whether he breaks the jinx or not.
Plot
Surya (Simha) is extremely passionate about his bike Ustaad. He wants to prove himself as a pilot and win his love Meghana (Kavya Kalyanram). What are the odds and struggles he faces both externally and internally? How is his Bike Ustaad connected to his life? Will Surya achieve his dream? Will he win his love? The film has answers for these.
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Analysis
Youth have two favourites – Bikes & Girls. Protagonist Surya has love for his vintage bike and this girl Meghana whom he calls her as “Bamma”. Yes, you heard it right. This is the tip of the iceberg. The film has this old touch seen here and there.
The idea of Ustaad on paper seems to be good. But this gets totally lost in its translation to the big screen. Ustaad tests patience. The lack of clarity and inconsistency are what boggle down the film. The protagonist has a flawed character – he is scared of heights, he is hyper, has no control over him, gets angry instantly (like Arjun Reddy), damages his own things. Despite all this, he successfully achieves his dream to become a pilot. He narrates the story to the chief pilot Captain Joseph (Gautham Menon). The screenplay is back-and-forth. All these sound good, but the director Phanideep failed miserably in using these ably.
The characters suddenly get emotional, suddenly fights and suddenly gets burst. Sometimes, the story moves at snail pace. At portions, the film turns intense. And amidst all this, there is mother sentiment. There is a bike mechanic Brahmam (Ravindra Vijay) who gets so emotional about this old bike and names it Ustaad. What is his connection to the bike isn’t portrayed well.
Audience may not relate to the bike sentiment. Both the bike and love have failed to connect the audience emotionally. This is where director Phanideep failed. Simha tries his best with his acting. But he does over-acting and gets over-emotional which pisses off. Kavya is alright. Ravindra Vijay, Anu Haasan and Gautam Menon did show their mature performance as actors.
The stress is largely on the bike and less on the love. The love track between the hero and heroine lacked the punch. The pre-interval portions are dragged. The climax is written well but fails in the execution. On the whole, Ustaad has no engaging moments. It bites the dust too.
Verdict: Bites The Dust!
Rating: 1.75/5
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Book Review: Captured by Love
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Book Review: Captured by Love
By Jason Hooker
Captured by Love is a non-fiction book combining multiple accounts about the real love stories that developed in the lives of the Vietnam War POW’s and their wives back home. It is co-authored by Lee Ellis (a former POW) and Greg Godek (relationship and romance author), who have done a remarkable job of shining light, hope and beauty into the horrific experiences of the POW’s. This positive outlook threads the writing style of every account, each of which is made from interviews and writing from the real people behind the stories. It truly is wonderful to read these true stories of beauty arising from the least likely of contexts.
At the end of every account, the book takes a moment to pause and reflect on the values we can apply to our romantic relationships, as inspired by the real-life goodness lived out in the lives of the POW’s and their wives. Many of them were men and women of faith and testify to the powerful role their faith played in giving them endurance and hope. We are also intermittently given small insights into the factual history surrounding each story, so that we are grounded in knowledge but not so distracted by facts that it feels like a history book. Every account feels personable and emotionally evocative.
This book is incredibly inspiring and heart-warming to read. It is an amazing experience to read about the perseverance, devotion and bravery that the POW’s and their wives upheld during times of trial, and it is a wonderful testament to the power of faith. For anyone interested in inspiring true stories, the beauty of romantic relationships, or world history, this book is a wonderful blend of elements that will inspire and uplift you.
The authors dedicate the book to “couples everywhere that aspire to keep the love-of-their-life, soulmate-relationship vibrant and growing for a lifetime”.
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Shivam Bhaje Telugu Movie Review, Ashwin Babu
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Movie Name : Shivam Bhaje
Release Date : August 01, 2024
123telugu.com Rating : 2/5
Starring : Ashwin Babu, Digangana Suryavanshi, Arbaaz Khan, Hyper Aadi, Brahmaji, Tanikella Bharani
Director : Abdul Apsar Hussain
Producers : Maheswara Reddy Mooli
Music Director: Vikas Badisa
Cinematographer: Dasaradhi Shivendra
Editor: Chota K. Prasad
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Ashwin Babu starrer Shivam Bhaje is the new age divine suspense thriller directed by Apsar. The film has hit the big screens today. Check out our review to find out how it is.
Story:
Chandu (Ashwin Babu) is a loan recovery agent who falls in love with Sailaja (Digangana Suryavanshi). An unexpected incident causes Chandu to lose his eyesight. After an operation, he regains his vision, but things aren’t the same. He suspects something is wrong about the murders connected to Binary Chemical Pvt Ltd. What really happened to Chandu? What are the motives behind the murders? Who is responsible for the killings? How is the story linked to China and Pakistan? The answers will be revealed in the movie.
Plus Points:
Following Hidimba’s success, expectations for Ashwin Babu were noticeable, and he delivered a competent performance. Actress Digangana Suryavanshi fulfills her role adequately.
Arbaaz Khan performs fine as a policeman, and Hyper Aadhi provides some humour with his comedic timing. The supporting cast, Murali Sharma and Tanikella Bharani, perform their roles effectively.
Minus Points:
Despite being marketed as a new-age divine suspense thriller, the film suffers from a weak script and poor narration. The lack of engaging scenes and a coherent screenplay results in an experience that falls short of its potential, often leading to unintended comedy.
The director’s intention is clear, but the execution fails to create gripping moments that hold the audience’s attention.
The divine angle is poorly developed, making the title feel disconnected from the storyline. The few scenes hinting at a divine connection lack impact.
The film does not effectively incorporate the potential threat to India from China and Pakistan, missing an opportunity to build suspense. Additionally, the romantic subplot and some comedic elements come across as contrived.
Technical Aspects:
As both writer and director, Apsar disappoints. He lacks a more engaging script and suspenseful narration. Improved execution might have led to a more compelling film.
The background score by Vikas Badisa is adequate, enhancing certain scenes. The cinematography by Dasaradhi Shivendra is satisfactory, and production values are reasonable. While the editing by Chota K Prasad is acceptable, trimming some scenes could have improved the viewing experience.
Verdict:
On the whole, Shivam Bhaje is a disappointing thriller with a lackluster plot. Although Ashwin Babu and Arbaaz Khan deliver fine performances, the film’s weak storyline and ineffective screenplay fall short. It’s advisable to explore other entertainment options this weekend.
123telugu.com Rating: 2/5
Reviewed by 123telugu Team
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“Twisters” Movie Review – Signals AZ
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Twisters marks the return of the classic Hollywood blockbuster, a type of summer movie that hasn’t been seen in a couple decades thanks to the box-office domination of superhero movies and sci-fi action spectacles. This disaster film builds on the legacy of 1996’s Twister (starring the late Bill Paxton) by delivering a straightforward, action-packed story of humans vs. nature.
Release Date: 07/08/2024 Runtime: 122 minutes ![]() ![]() Director: Lee Isaac Chung Rotten Tomatoes: 76% iMBD: 7.1/10 Where to Watch: In theaters |
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There are no giant creatures dueling it out, no existential threats to Earth, no evil villains to overcome… all this movie boasts is a great cast of characters and fun set-pieces. At a time when summer blockbusters are still dominated by bloated epics that have become so commonplace they provide nothing but a sense of mundanity, it’s refreshing to watch a story about a small group of people trying to save a couple of towns from natural disasters.
Twisters is tight, focused, and presents a realistic scenario that’s far easier to immerse yourself in. Its script succeeds where many others fail by clearly explaining character motivations, creating ideological clashes, and presenting challenges that are overcome with ingenuity and incremental improvement.
Unlike many legacy sequels, Twisters doesn’t rely heavily on its 1996 predecessor for references or Easter eggs. The characters are entirely new, and the film avoids mythologizing the original cast; while there is a nod to the tornado tracker from Twister, the story stands independently, with its own fresh narrative. Although it shares a similar structure with the original—following rival storm chasers and featuring familiar set pieces like twin tornadoes and a night-time hit—it carves out its own identity.
In essence, Twisters can be seen as a remake of the 1996 film, sharing the basic premise of weather researchers deploying a prototype in the path of tornadoes, facing increasingly severe storms escalating up the Fujita scale, ending with a climactic F5 tornado in the third act.
However, what distinguishes this film from the original is its new cast and stunning special effects that surpass the quaint CGI of 1996. While the original leaned towards horror, this sequel adopts a more realistic and lighthearted approach to storm chasing, allowing audiences to experience the thrill of destruction without resorting to cheap suspense.
For those craving a classic Hollywood flick offering a thrilling ride not seen since Tony Stark donned his Iron Man armor and changed the blockbuster landscape for decades, Twisters is a must-see at your local theater.
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