Daawat-e-Ishq (2014)


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Cast and Crew
Directed by : Habib Faisal / Prev Films: Ishaqzaade (2012), Do Dooni Chaar (2010)
Produced by : Aditya Chopra
Written by : Habib Faisal and Jyoti Kapoor
Starring : Aditya Roy Kapur, Parineeti Chopra
Music by : Sajid-Wajid
Cinematography : Himman Dhamija
Edited by : Meghna Sen
Release dates : 19 September 2014

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I.M.C.F Review
Gulrez (Parineeti Chopra) of Hyderabad is a shoe sales girl who is fed up of getting rejected by Dowry-seeking Grooms and their families. So, she decides to con one such Dowry seeking family by putting up a case against them under Law Section 498-A. In turn she could demand some money from them and can leave to US along with her Father (Anupam Kher) to settle there.

So as per plan, they reach Lucknow and meet Tariq (Aditya Roy Kapur). In the process of conning him, Gulrez falls in love with him. So the rest of the story is what happens later? Will Gulrez cheat Tariq? Will she fly to US leaving behind her love?

Reasons to watch:
1. Performances of actors.
2. Engaging Screenplay and light hearted entertainment.

Reasons to skip:
1. Not a commercial film with any sort of commercially entertaining aspects!
2. Story is quite simple.

I.M.C.F Rating : 75/100
Direction : 8 : Hardly a big script, still made well.
Production Values : 7 : A very simple film with hardly any classy costumes.
Story/Plot : 8 : A totally different plot spun around Dowry system in India!
Cast Performances : 8 : Aditya did very well. Parineeti has been cute and notorious as always!
Music : 7 : Just fine.
Cinematography : 7 : Well made.
Screenplay/Editing : 8 : Engaging.
Choreography/Action : 8 : The few songs present were romantic and the single action sequence was entertaining.
Dialogues : 8 : Not totally convincing, but fine.
Awe Moment(s) : 6 : Not any, but maybe a bit of climax.

Ratings and Reviews From Popular Websites
3/5 - Times Of India

Implausible but take it with a pinch of salt.
 Daawat-E-Ishq's best ingredient is charm!
Daawat-e-Ishq is a flavourless feast.

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Finding Fanny (2014)


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Directed by : Homi Adajania / Prev films : Being Cyrus (2006), Cocktail (2012)
Produced by : Dinesh Vijan
Written by : Homi Adajania, Kersi Khambatta
Starring : Naseeruddin Shah, Arjun Kapoor, Deepika Padukone, Pankaj Kapur, Dimple Kapadia
Music by : Mathias Duplessy, Sachin-Jigar
Cinematography : Anil Mehta
Edited by : Sreekar Prasad (Hindi), Nick Moore (English)
Release dates : 12 September 2014
Running time : 93 minutes

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I.M.C.F Review
A hilarious drama of 'Finding Love'!! This movie is like reading a pleasant love story. Very simply and sweetly made. If you are seeking simple love, some complications and lots of entertainment, this film is sure to serve you that!

Taking place in a fictious village of Pocolim in Goa, this story revolves around 5 socially broken characters who set out on a quest for love!
One night, the local postman, Ferdie (Naseruddin Shah) receives a letter he has posted to 'Fanny', the love of his life, 46 years back. It was the letter he wrote to her expressing his love, which has not reached her at all and Ferdie on the other hand has spent 46 years of his life... waiting for her; or to be precise... in her love! So, he starts to regret and Angie (Deepika), who happens to be his friend decides to help him in 'Finding Fanny', so that he can express his love, at least now. On their quest for Fanny, Rosie (Dimple Kapadia), Savio (Arjun) and Don Pedro (Pankaj Kapur) join them under certain hilarious consequences. So the rest of the story is: Who is Fanny? Where is she? What happens in their quest for her? What happens when they finally meet Fanny?

A very well made Drama with every actor doing absolutely well. Deepika, of them all has been very cute. Arjun Kapur acted very maturely in his role as Deepika's long lost lover. BGM, Dialogues, Screenplay, Direction; everything has come up very well. A perfect entertainer in its own way.

I.M.C.F Rating : 83/100
Direction : 9 : This film was shot in 36 days and still its utterly flawless. That shows perfect Directorial skills!
Production Values : 8 : Suited the drama!
Story/Plot : 8 : Not a very unique story, but so well made that you might be decieved.
Cast Performances : 9 : Deepika stole the show with her expressions as usual. Senior actors seem to have given their best!
Music : 8 : BGM is too good. Album is good but since its a drama, there arent any songs.
Cinematography : 8 : Well made.
Screenplay : 8 : Absolutely exciting and not a single scene will bore you. Emotion, Romance, Entertainment. Each had their turn.
Editing : 8
Dialogues : 8 : The few present were well written.
Awe Moment(s) : 9 : Scenes around Don Pedro's disappearence; Don Pedro's art; Ferdie's action; Angie and Savio making love! 

Ratings and Reviews From Popular Websites
3.5/5 - IndiaToday
7.4/10      - IMDb

Sexy Deepika. Pouty Arjun and a boring road trip.
Finding Fanny is for a very niche audience.
If you are up for watching something different then go and watch Finding Fanny, you won't be disappointed.

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Mary Kom (2014)


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Directed by : Omung Kumar
Produced by : Sanjay Leela Bhansali
Written by : Saiwyn Quadras
Starring : Priyanka Chopra, Sunil Thapa, Darshan Kumar, Minakkshi Kalitaa, Zachary Coffin, Shishir Sharma
Release date(s) : September 5, 2014

All You Need to Know
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary_Kom_(film)

I.M.C.F Review
As we all know, the plot is quite simple 'The life story of boxer Mary Kom'.
Many of you might have read about her or heard about her story. But this movie will introduce her, to you.

A simply superb film made by Omung kumar, which will never disappoint you at any point. Direction and Screenplay had been perfect. Priyanka chopra's acting has been picturesque and gave life to the film, as well as to Mary Kom herself. A lot of hard work had been put up by Priyanka chopra and every inch of it can be seen on screen and that credit goes to Director himself. Music had been too good. Boxing sequences were fine and most of the concentration was laid on the training and the life story of Mary kom. There were a few dialogues on isolation of Manipur and politics in the Boxing federation, but not many scenes were weaved around them. Apart from that, this picture is flawless.

Mary kom's determination, hard work and desire to win will inspire you. Film's emotional angle is well handled too. Mary Kom's husband role has been played by Darshan Kumar and he is so good that i think every woman will wish to have a supportive, sweet and perfect husband like him. His acting has been amazing too. In all, its a treat in its own way, for sure.

I.M.C.F Rating : 82/100
Direction : 8 : A flawlessly made film. Almost perfect!
Production Values : 8 : A remarkably made film. Every frame is as real as possible.
Story/Plot : 8 : A realistic script or a real story, should we say?
Cast Performances : 9 : Priyanka chopra gave her Best to this film. Every other character did extra ordinarily well.
Music : 9 : Every song is so perfect and will keep you tied to the story that, you will never realize when its done.
Cinematography : 8 : Simply too good.
Editing/Screenplay : 8 : Will keep you excited and at the edge of your seat.
Choreography/Action Sequences : 8 : Boxing sequences were fine, but could have been better. Choreography is sweetly done.
Dialogues : 7 : There aren't many, but the few present are well written.
Awe Moment(s) : 9 : The climax is a definite point; The training sessions; Darshan's support.

Ratings and Reviews From Popular Websites
8.1/10  -  IMDb

Go watch it anyway to celebrate the heroine, if not the boxer. Well done, PC. Knockout performance, indeed.
The film goes on to show the real life story of this sports star, which not many are aware of.

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Raja Natwarlal (2014)


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Directed by : Kunal Deshmukh Prev Film (s) : Jannat 2 (2012), Tum Mile (2009), Jannat (2008)
Produced by : Siddharth Roy Kapur
Written by : Sanjay Masoom (dialogue)
Screenplay by : Narender Kumar
Story by : Parveez Shaikh
Starring : Emraan Hashmi, Humaima Malick, Paresh Rawal, Kay Kay Menon, Deepak Tijori
Music by : Yuvan Shankar Raja (soundtrack), Sandeep Shirodkar (score)
Cinematography : Raaj A. Chakravarti
Edited by : Anand Subaya
Release date(s) : 29 August 2014
Running time : 141 minutes

All You Need To Know:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raja_Natwarlal

I.M.C.F Review
Yet another B'wood con-man story. We have seen many films like these before, but what makes this film stand different is the Intelligent Kay Kay Menon; and despite his intelligence, how does Emraan Hashmi and his team take his empire down. Emraan, Paresh Rawal and Kay Kay Menon are the main characters and each of them did well. Humaima has been very beautiful and she should be glad to have got some role in the film, to which she seemed to given some extra care.

The plot of the film is: Raja (Emraan) is a con man, who does petty cons along with Raghav, whom he considers his brother. One day, they plan and con some men who belong to mega businessman from Cape town, Vardha Yadav (Kay Kay Menon). So, Vardha Yadav gets Raghav killed and is on search for Raja. Running away from the city, Raja reaches out to Yogi (Paresh Rawal) who is master mind at cons. Together they form a team and take out Vardha Yadav, as a part of revenge. Their whole plan of con with lots of twists and turns, is very well showcased in a way, as excitingly as possible.

The main point that might irritate you is the climax, which is not very probable and is totally filmy. Some special care with numbers in the climax would have been very much relistic and better. Though the plot seems predictable, the movie isn't. With an exciting Screenplay and Direction, this film will not disappoint you. Music of the film is fine. Other technical departments did their job well.


I.M.C.F Rating : 79/100
Direction : 8 : Tried well to decieve the audience with something which is not quite possible!
Production Values : 8 : Not bad.
Story/Plot : 8 : Though its a simple con man revenge drama, somehow the plot is different.
Cast Performances : 8 : Emraan did well. Humaima has been glamorous. Kay Kay Menon justified his role. Others were fine.
Music : 7 : Not so good, not bad either.
Cinematography : 7
Editing/Screenplay : 9 : Definitely some strength.
Choreography/Action Sequences : 7 : Both these departments were just fine.
Dialogues : 8 : There arent many, but the few present are well written.
Awe Moment(s) : 9 : The Interval and Climax tracks are definite highlights; All scenes around conning Vardha Yadav.

Ratings and Reviews From Popular Websites
3.5/5 - Times of India
7.1/10  - IMDb

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