Sunday, June 24, 2007

Ocean's 13

The gang is back. This time, the motto is not just a heist, but taking revenge on an equally cunning Casino/Hotel owner, who double-crosses one of the gang-members. And, of course, they succeed...

There are no character introductions, who is who, and stuff like that. The movie is paced fast from the start to the end. Everything here is about the plot, and its execution. The story is not centered on a single guy (yeah, no lady is part of the gang this time, oh ho!!! ), everyone has a part to play, and does it well.

The movie is as good as the first, and nothing else to add...

Sunday, June 17, 2007

Food I would love to have...

Brownie Sundae @ KFC, Somajiguda; F9, Banjara Hills Hyd
Parotta + Salna @ Airways, Chromepet Chn
Garlic Bread @ PizzaHut, Central Hyd
Hot Fudge Sundae @ Marriott, Hyd; Darling Restaurant, Vellore
Paneer Dishes + Phulka @ Ohri's Jiva, Somajiguda Hyd
Pani Puri @ PG Road Corner Shop, Secunderabad
Cashew Masala @ Annapurna, Ameerpet Hyd
Tomato Omlette + Coffee @ the NaturalGas DrillingCrew's Canteen, somewhere in Mahendragad, Maharashtra
Egg Dosa @ Rajam Mess, besides Vetri Theatre, Chromepet Chn
American Chopsuey @ Noodles Shop, Spencer's Plaza Chn
French Fries @ McDonalds, Prasadz Hyd
Rava Dosa @ Shanti Sagar, Somajiguda Hyd
Hot n Sour Soup @ Hub, Somajiguda Hyd
Rava Idli @ Kanna, Vellore
Tea @ Paradise, Secunderabad
Coffee @ Minerva Coffee Shop, Somajiguda Hyd
Spicy Veggie @ SubWays, LifeStyle Hyd
Pudina Paratha @ Naivedhiyam, Ameerpet Hyd
Paneer Butter Masala @ Rewa Hotel, Shahdol Maharashtra
Kadai Paneer @ HyderabadHouse, GreenLands Hyd
Deluxe Veggie Pizza (Medium) + Coke @ Dominoes
Bajji + Vada + Tea @ the second tea shop in Station Road, Chromepet Chn
Dosa + Chicken Kurma @ Malgudi, LifeStyle Hyd
American Sweet Corn @ CityCentre, Banjara Hills Hyd
Lichee Soda @ EatStreet Hyd
Full Meals @ SaravanaBhavan, TNagar Chn
Chilli Paneer @ the restaurant in BigBazaar, Abids Hyd
Dosas (I make) @ my room
Lassi @ SaravanBhavan, Secunderabad
Cashew Puffs @ Iyengar Bakery, Vellore

Hide n Seek Biscuits, 5 star Crunchy : anytime, anywhere...

And, evvvvvrything at my mom's hands :)

Tuesday, June 12, 2007

Sunday, June 10, 2007

Pirates Of Carribean : At the world's end

The first version was really good: it was a really entertaining movie, with a different plot, fantastic visuals, humorous sequences, and captivating storyline. Next came the second sequel : it wasnt exactly the same. The plot grew a bit complex, the characters got a bit serious, but ultimately, it was good. The third: the complexity of the plot is too high.

Most sequences look weird, many unexplained. Characters act unpredictably, myths and legends unfold out of nothing, things go out of control, and finally the movie ends. I did have a tough time following the story, but i love solving puzzles. So, i almost made it to the end.

The visuals are fantastic: better than the first two. The action sequences are also good. And Johnny Depp is cool : you feel his presence whenever he appears. But, he made me crazy whenever his alter-egos (or whatever they call themselves) appeared. To add, the language is too tough to follow. Aaarghhh...

I wont strongly recommend this movie, but, if you want a really different experience (and dont mind how weird it is), give it a try.