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Hamraaz (1967)
Masterpiece of Melody and Mystery: A Tribute to 'Hamraaz'
Hamraaz stands out as a masterpiece of entertainment for contemporary audiences, beautifully constructed with impressive writing, remarkable directing, exceptional acting, and an unforgettable soundtrack. This is indeed B. R. Chopra at the pinnacle of his career, creating a stylish and engaging narrative that also deeply moves viewers. The sudden plot twist that unfolds halfway through is quite unforeseen, yet superbly orchestrated, reminiscent of Hitchcock's storytelling. The movie effectively transitions from a captivating thriller into a murder mystery, maintaining its charm consistently. Chopra's meticulous and effective execution, characteristic of his work during that era, is especially prominent in the latter half of the film, though the entire movie is packed with admirable attributes including excellent camera work and cinematography relevant to its time.
The movie's compelling narrative and technical brilliance are reason enough to watch, but the music adds another layer of attraction. As perfect as it can be, the score is composed by the illustrious music director Ravi, making its excellence unsurprising. The complete soundtrack, full of classical melodies beautifully rendered by Mahendra Kapoor (consider "Neele Gagan Ke Tale", "Kisi Patthar Ki Murat Se"), is simply delightful. The actors' performances are noteworthy as well. Vimi, despite being a lesser-known actress, beautifully portrays her most identifiable role, which is somewhat rare for a lead actress in a mainstream Hindi film.
Sunil Dutt embodies a role similar to the one he played in Raj Khosla's film, Mera Saaya, delivering a stellar performance as usual. The film is further enriched by the superb supporting performances by the likes of Balraj Sahni and Iftekhar, as well as equally impressive acts by Raaj Kumar and Mumtaz. All in all, Hamraaz provides top-notch entertainment.
GMO OMG (2013)
An Eye Opener!
I thought this doc was an eye opener for the common man. After all the common man is the one who is the one who is consuming the food at the end of the food chain. Many of the reviewers here complain and question the qualification of the producer which I don't understand. Why should a person be qualified when he asking simple questions about what we put in our body? Why is GMO banned in different countries around the world but it's not even labeled as such here in the US?
The documentary presented the facts about food which we eat in our daily lives. And it raised questions about how it is slowly impacting our body. I disagree with reviewers who are saying this is not credible enough because the filmmaker is not a scientist or considered a "professional" in the field, or that it's too biased. The filmmaker does not himself have to be a scientist or a "professional in the field" to create a credible product, so long as it is well- researched and well-produced, and it is. The documentary was meant to be (as just about every other documentary is meant to be) thought-provoking and inspirational, and it was, definitely.
I highly recommend it to anyone looking to find out more info on the subject of GMOs, and if you are disappointed that there wasn't more info provided, maybe do some independent research on the reports and articles mentioned? This doc isn't supposed to be the only source of information on the subject, there's lot's to read and watch. Definitely a great starting point though, for sure!