Well after the box office hiatus, we went on to watch two movies. This time we thought we would try different movie theatre and we selected good old Rex Theatre and the newly refurbished Fame ( Symphony). Tickets are way cheaper than the multiplexes. 
Angels and Demons ( The holiest event of our time. Perfect for their return.) **
Movie Details : Mystery, Drama, Thriller
Starring : Tom Hanks, Ayelet Zurer, Ewan McGregor
Release Date : May 29, 2009
Writers : Dan Brown
Screenplay : David Koepp, Akiva Goldsman
Producer : Brian Grazer
Music : Hans Zimmer
Cinematography : Salvatore Totino
Runtime : 138 minutes
Director : Ron Howard
Website: http://www.angelsanddemons.com/
Review
I liked the preceeding movie, Da Vinci Code and was actually looking forward to this movie. I must admit that since I have watched the movies, I have not yet read the books for the very reason that books and movies are always far apart in terms of what actually the book showcases and what the movie wants to cash in.
So well, off we went to our old time theatre Rex in Bangalore and got stall tickets. Reminded me of the good old days. The acoustics of the hall were not all that great. So well I missed out on some of the important dialouges. I have to watch it again. But I did understand what was happenning and could follow it. However, I am a fact freak so was a bit miffed at not catching some important parts.
Well anyways, as far as the movie goes, I thought it had too many stories within stories and one had to follow what was being shown minutely. In some areas it was very predictable. In fact the whole climax was predictable right from 20 minutes into the movie or earlier. But the fun was to confirm the same. If one gets into the plot, its quite easy to get to the end without much dilly dallying but if you are watching it casually without much thought or logic then you might find the whole script pretty gripping.
One aspect which I found pretty irritating was that there were too many running around scenes. At a time it seemed that the eyes were just following the cast around in cars and in different churches without much of a goal. The suspense points were short and not very well utilised to give that air of waiting to the audience.
I lost interest in between until there was some script explaining the situation. And that too it was so fast and without much of a pause to assimilate the facts or the storyline around it.
So for me it went in a blur leaving me wanted for a more gripping storyline or a tighter editing.
After a while it also seemed like Discovery Travel and Living Channel showcasing Rome. LOL.
There were so many places where the movie could have used the suspense mode and explored it more to keep the audience at the edge of their seats.
Star Trek ( The future begins.) ****
Movie Details : Action | Adventure | Sci-Fi
Starring : Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto, Eric Bana, Zoe Saldana, Karl Urban, John Cho, Anton Yelchin, Simon Pegg, Bruce Greenwood, Leonard Nimoy
Release Date : May 7, 2009
Producer : J. J. Abrams
Music : Michael Giacchino
Cinematography : Daniel Mindel
Runtime : 127 min
Director: J. J. Abrams
Writers – Screenplay: Roberto Orci, Alex Kurtzman, Characters: Gene Roddenberry
Website: http://www.startrekmovie.com/
Review
Needless to say, I loved the movie. We watched it in the newly refurbished theatre. One of our fav ones. Tickets were cheap as well. I loved the visuals, the editing, and the innate ability to almost make the heart miss a beat. Even though you would know who would end, there was this knife of thrill just making you come forward and almost get into the story.
Having said that, I found Spock and Ahora romance to be something I could ignore. I was waiting to see what was happening next.
The TV series was alao well made. This movie has outdone itself. Loved the clean sequences of the characters and also the equal spacing of the characters in terms of role and delivery.
Or maybe I am just a abiased Star Trek Fan.
Well if you liked the series and have grown up with it like I did, you will love it. I dont know about the people who have been introduced to it for the first time.
Heck ! just go and watch it.
Till Later…. Ciao.. Looking forward to the movies that are coming up.
