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Border (1997)
In the 1971 war, Pakistan Army opens Western Front by attacking Longewala Post which eventually turns out to be pathetic decision for them
The Movie is an attempt to bring into limelight the Historic Battle of Longewala located in Rajasthan. The Pakistan Army opens Western Front against India to force away Indian effort to liberate Bangladesh from tyrant Pakistani rule.
The Pakistani Army assuming that Indian Forces have only limited presence on Western Border attacks through Rajasthan in Longewala. The movie depicts true event and is not a piece of fiction as far as Battle is concerned.
Its true that there was a company of only 120 men against almost 2500 Pakistani Troops along with over 60 Tanks engaged in the Battle of Longewala. The Indian Post at Longewala had strategic advantage of being at higher level and also was one of the prime reasons for shameful defeat of Pakistani Tank Column and Infantry at the hands of a handful Indians !!
The characters have been carefully chosen and developed beautifully in the movie. The Battle appears almost real with men at their respective positions as in actual battle. The intensity is high and so is the depiction of morale. The Indian Air Force striking the Pakistanis in the morning was clearly seen although there was a little more role that IAF played in actual battle. The dramatic scenes are good enough to make you shed a tear for the unsung heros.
Overall the movie is great considering the complexities involved in shooting a real war scene. Its a must watch for all the people who do not know about the battle that is considered a strategic one in defeat the Pakistani Army by Indian Forces in 1971 war.
The movie is complete with patriotic moments,is well shot and well delivered. A must watch for every Indian....Also for those who like Real War Flicks!!
Vacancy (2007)
Murder,Psycho, Highway, Gas Station,Close Circuit Camera
This movie was a good effort by the producer and actors, however it actually fails to capture that kind of attention you need to watch a thriller or a suspense stuff. I found that it was not binding enough to have earned my hearty applause. Though Beckinsale has been good throughout the movie, the male counterpart played by Luke was not impressive as the real terror of a murder mystery would not show by running around but trying to stay in a place and save the hour.
The psycho played by Frank was funny rather than scary. Overall the movie could not make me shiver or contemplate about the future. I kept wondering all the time as there are a lot of movies that did not earn acclaim but were better especially in terms of direction and the whole setup.
I give it 4/10 and that too because of Beckinsale's efforts and the money spent on trying to make a good murder mystery or thriller whatever. Please do not waste time if you are interested in watching a good mystery or thriller flick.