Inspired by 'Crash' and other such films which bring disparate stories together on the back of one common theme - Crossing Over is one where various kinds of immigrants in LA deal with their future which is inextricably linked to the choices of the present. A theme that I thought Kogi K and his band of brothers would empathise with - green cards, visas and related paranoia. Despite the style in execution and solid performances all around (Harrison Ford, Ray Liotta to most others), much of the plot seems contrived. And thus making it good for just couple of stars.Rating: * *
The legendary prof is back and running after this crystal skull along with the Russians. There is also his possible successor in tow - in the form of Shia LaBeouf. Found it a bit of an ask to enjoy the movie whole heartedly - action sequences were imaginative & fine, but it wasnt as funny as I remembered these movies to be. Rating: * *
A gripping thriller about a surveillance expert who goes further than he is supposed to. Gene Hackman plays this 'best-of-class' professional eavesdropper, who has mastered his trade over 20 years - and believes his ability to remain impersonal, distant from his subjects is what makes him good. However, one learns that things aren't that easy and eventually time runs out for everybody - and we slowly get to learn more about Harry Caul. A particular case, unusually for him, draws him in and to the inevitable. Fascinating thriller by Francis Ford Coppola - coincidentally, what made the movie more pertinent at that time was that it came out just before the Watergate scandal broke out. Sparsely made - in terms of dialogues, emotions - but the starkness in acting and brilliant camera work, makes it an ore pleasure to watch.Rating: * * * +
Inspired by 'Crash' and other such films which bring disparate stories together on the back of one common theme - Crossing Over is one where various kinds of immigrants in LA deal with their future which is inextricably linked to the choices of the present. A theme that I thought Kogi K and his band of brothers would empathise with - green cards, visas and related paranoia. Despite the style in execution and solid performances all around (Harrison Ford, Ray Liotta to most others), much of the plot seems contrived. And thus making it good for just couple of stars.
