Gangs of Wasseypur part 1 released on 22nd June 2012 but Che and I were busy winding up and packing to leave for Thailand so it was almost impossible for us to see the movie. Now imagine our delight when we got back a month later and found that one of the multiplexes was running part 1 along with part 2. This was not to be missed so off we went to a back to back screening of the two parts of Gangs of Wasseypur.

These are hindi movies so as it is they are long but with two parts they are beyond longer. That said there is no part of the two that you will not enjoy. Anuragh Kashyap delivers again with a set of movies that are not to be missed.

There is a lot of violence in the movie but even that was fun to watch. Jeez did I just say I enjoyed violence? Well, yes I did. It was tastefully done and went with the story.

The story is set in Wasseypur near Dhanbad in North India. This part of India has got tossed around between states and that has had an impact on its people. Wasseypur has a large population of Muslims of two different castes and the story is about a vendetta between the two with a third benefiting from it all.

The actors have done a good job in portraying the characters. The women in the movie are shown as strong women and have a role to play. They are not just there for scenic purposes. I loved watching Nagma played by Richa Chadda as she berated her husband and stood by him too. There is a domestic scene between Sardar and Nagma as she vacuums the house that is just adorable. Then there was Moshina played by Huma Qureshi who has character and style.

Don’t miss these this set of movies and preferably watch them back to back as there is a lot of detail in part one that helps you understand part two.

Aside – Overheard in the toilet during interval – ‘Kya bakwas film banate hai aaj kal’ ‘What rubbish movies they make these days’. This has kinda become my test for movies. If people think its rubbish it might just be good. After all people want to watch mindless movies these days where you can come to the theater leaving you intelligence behind at home. Not necessarily a bad thing, I watch mindless movies too but then I wouldn’t watch an A. Kashyap movie on a mindless day!

Read more about the movies here –
Gangs of Wasseypur – Part 1
Gangs of Wasseypur – Part 2

Went to watch Inglourious Basterds last night and enjoyed myself.

The movie is well made and has a lot of Tarantino to it. The characters are well cast and chalked out. Their motives are well defined and hatred portrayed strongly. There is dark humour too. Some big names and faces but it’s not just that that keeps you glued to the seat waiting to know what happens next. A good background score and fast paced action will keep you wanting more.

A lot of blood and gore but that’s the Tarantino signature.
Not the best Tarantino movie but according to me a must watch and preferably on big screen.

***Warning: Blood and gore galore. Weak hearted stay away!

BTW my favourite character are Shosanna and Landa. What about you?


Photo Credits – Poster 1, Poster 2, Official Trailer

More reading: ***Spoiler Warning***
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