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Life of Pi through my binoculars

Yes we did not want to say good-bye and it ended without those tearful words. Neither could Pi get a chance to say good-bye to the ones who came and left his life and nor could we while being a part of his eventful life. Considering I haven’t read the novel which is the inspiration, I can’t say how much justice Mr. Lee did to it, but if we look at the film as a single entity, it is complete. Touches several things and gives us pretty much to think about. It is for adventure lovers, for spiritual seekers, for nature enthusiasts and many more alike. And who says 3D effects light up just action films, the 3D effects here were breathtaking. The thunder storms were daunting, Richard Parker was intimidating and even the little things looked magnificent.     What shook me was the belief that what we see in the eyes of the other is nothing but the reflection of our own emotions. It is something which I believed in but was unsure if anyone seconds this belief. Sea was a ...

The sweet life of Barfi from my binoculars

Picturesque, pious and genuine – that’s what I think about the new sweet in town; Barfi! I went into the theatre expecting a classic but that’s not all that I came out with…I came out with a curve on my lips, moisture in my eyes and a sense of self-realization within of what we are losing. The sunshine, the greenery, simple things and the fun in them… things we do not have time to notice are the things that give meaning to life. Objects which are a forgotten part of our lives are not mere objects, but memories; the paper boats, the mirror flash games, ahh…I got the taste of the years goneby. The movie was a biography in itself, a mellifluous poem which can be sung. Wonderful casting, great direction, excellent cinematography and oh-so-soothing music! Barfi, Jhilmil and Shruti graced the screen with their enigma, charm and sacred relationships – the relationships which are hard to find today. Selfless love with no physicality involved, no show-shaa or tantrums, love in its purest ...