IMDb –8.3 Starring – Kriti Sanon, Pankaj Tripathi, Sai Tamhankar, and Evelyn Edwards Release date – 26 July 2021 Director – Laxman Utekar Duration – 133 minutes Language – Hindi
Synopsis – Mimi, a small-town girl who lives in Rajasthan, gets an offer of becoming a surrogate mother for an American couple in exchange for 20 lakhs. She accepts the offer to fulfil her dream of becoming a Bollywood actress. The story takes a dramatic turn when the biological parents of the child decide to abandon their child. Despite knowing social norms, Mimi decides to keep her surrogate child and tells her parents about it. So here the question comes, what will happen to Mimi? To know more about the drama in the story stream Mimi on Netflix or Jio cinema.
Review:- Mimi is a rollercoaster of emotions and drama. It beautifully describes all the emotions a girl feels during her pregnancy. Performance by Kriti Sanon is a surprise package and it is also her best performance till date. Pankaj Tripathi’s humour adds some comic moments in the movie that will make you laugh. It’s a perfectly blended story with a well-written script and amazing cinematography. It’s a worth watch movie that celebrates motherhood and entertains its audience throughout the movie.
Positive aspects:-
Amazing music given by A.R. Rahman
Heartwarming script
Strong acting
Final verdict:- It’s an entertaining drama movie which can be watched with family.
Mental health is an emerging issue in our society. Movies that are based on mental health teach a lot about health conditions that we ignore. They also inspire us to remove the taboo associated with mental health and explore the well being of the mind.
Here are some amazing movies that can aware you about mental health:-
Black Swan
IMDb – 8/10 Release date – 25 February 2011 (India) Director – Darren Aronofsky Cast – Natalie Portman, Vincent Cassel, Mila Kunis, Barbara Hershey, and Winona Ryder.
Synopsis – Nina is a committed ballet dancer in a New York City ballet company. After winning the lead role of “ Swan Lake ” it becomes a challenge for her to maintain her sanity. The black swan was a dance role where she had to portray both the white swan and black swan. The black swan was personified as guile and sensuality, on the other hand white Swan was personified as innocent and graceful. Her rivalry begins with Lily, who becomes the perfect fit for the black swan??.. or who gets the title of black swan? Nina or Lily? Let’s find out by watching this astounding movie.
Recommendations – Black swan is a cult classic movie. Natalia Portman’s performance is jaw-dropping, she also won an Oscar for her role in “ Black Swan ”. You will also like the role played by Mila Kunis. The movie treats the audience with so many elements such as intense drama, entertainment, brilliant plot and beautiful cinematography. People who love artistic movies will love this movie.
Silver lining playbook
IMDb- 7.7/10 Release date- 7 December 2012 (India) Director- David O. Russell Cast- Bradley Cooper and Jennifer Lawrence, with Robert De Niro, Jacki Weaver, Chris Tucker, Anupam Kher, and Julia Stiles in supporting roles.
Synopsis – A man named Pat Solitano ( Bradley Cooper ), suffering from bipolar disorder, gets released from mental health after 8 months of his treatment. After losing both his job and wife, he decides to rebuild them. Things get twistier when tiffany ( Jennifer Lawrence ) enters his life, a girl who offers him help by reuniting him with his wife In exchange for some important favour.
Recommendation –Silver linings playbook is an amazing movie, that offers a top-notch performance by the cast, brilliant scripting, and beautiful cinematography. It also talks about important issues like manic episodes, bipolar symptoms, and depression. It will evoke so many emotions in you. It’s a feel-good movie that presents serious mental issues, which makes this movie extraordinary.
A Beautiful mind
IMDb – 8.2/10 Initial release– 13 December 2001 (Beverly Hills) Director-Ron Howard Cast Russell Crowe, along with Ed Harris, Jennifer Connelly, Paul Bettany, Adam Goldberg, Judd Hirsch, Josh Lucas, Anthony Rapp, and Christopher Plummer in supporting roles.
Synopsis – The movie is based on the early life of an American mathematician named John Nash, who got accepted as a student at Princeton University with a scholarship. His life takes a turn when he accepts secret work in cryptography assigned by government officials.
Recommendation – A beautiful mind is an amazing movie that treats its audience with lots of elements like awareness regarding mental health, the delightful romantic tale of John Nash and Alicia Nash, a strong character played by Russell Crowe ( John Nash), and beautiful cinematography. It talks about schizophrenia. So without wasting any time go and watch this movie.
Perks of being a wallflower
IMDB- 7.9/10 Release date- November 2012 (India) Director- Stephen Chbosky Cast- Logan Lerman as Charlie Kelmeckis Emma Watson as Samantha “Sam” Button Ezra Miller as Patrick Stewart
Synopsis – The story is about 15 years – old boy Charlie ( Logan Lerman ). He is described as a wallflower ( introvert) who writes letters to an unknown receiver as he goes on to explore the various facets of adolescence and childhood.
Recommendation – It is based on the novel written by Stephen Chbosky. It’s a great movie for teenagers. You can relate to the characters and empathize with them. It offers you strong acting with beautiful soundtracks.
Dear Zindagi
IMDb- 7.5/10 Release date- 25 November 2016 (India) Director- Gauri Shinde Cast- Shahrukh khan, Alia bhatt
Synopsis – Kiara, is a young cinematographer, faces problems in her life and relationships. To resolve her issues and treat her insomnia, she meets Dr Jehangir, a psychologist/therapist who helps her in solving her life issues. It becomes dramatic when Kiara falls for Dr Jehangir during her sessions.
Recommendation – Dear Zindagi is a beautiful and relatable movie. We can relate ourselves to the character of “ Kiara ”. It teaches a lot about life issues and the meaning of living life. It also offers an understated and natural performance by both Shahrukh Khan and Alia Bhatt.
Caution: Read this blog only if you’re ready to blow your mind with life-changing stories of renowned people and watch their life experiences come to life in front of your eyes!
1) A Beautiful Mind
IMDb – 8.2/10 Release date – 13 December 2001 Director – Ron Howard
Synopsis – The movie is based on the early life of an American mathematician named John Nash, who got accepted as a student at Princeton University with a scholarship. His life takes a turn when he accepts secret work in cryptography assigned by government officials.
Recommendation – A beautiful mind is an amazing movie that treats its audience with lots of elements like awareness regarding mental health, the delightful romantic tale of John Nash and Alicia Nash, a strong character played by Russell Crowe ( John Nash), and beautiful cinematography. So without wasting any time go and watch this movie.
2) The Imitation Game
IMDb – 8/10 Release date – 7 January 2015 Director – Morten Tyldum
Synopsis – The movie revolves around the genius mathematician Alan Turing. During world war II, to serve his country, he attempts to make a machine that can decipher the German Enigma code with the help of his fellow mathematicians and code breakers.
Recommendation- The imitation game is an emotional roller coaster that inspires you with its fascinating storyline. Performance by Benedict Cumberbatch who played the character of Alan Turing will hold your attention throughout the movie.
3) The Man Who Knew Infinity
IMDb – 7.2/10 Release date – 8 April 2016 Director – Matthew brown
Synopsis – The story is based on a biography of Indian mathematician Srinivasan Ramanujan, Due to his excellence he got invited by British mathematician G.H.Hardy to foster his computation at Trinity College of Cambridge.
Recommendation – The Man Who Knew Infinity shows the beautiful journey of iconic mathematician Srinivasan Ramanujan, which talks about overcoming the struggles of life. You will enjoy the soul-stirring relationship of Ramanujan Ramanujan and his mentor G.H Hardy turned into his friend. In the end, it’s a proud movie for every Indian.
4) The theory of everything
IMDb – 7.7/10 Release date – 7 November 2014 (USA) Director – James Marsh
Synopsis – The theory of everything is the story of one of the world’s greatest mind Stephen Hawkings, diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) at the age of 21. Despite being incapacitated he still managed to pull off the greatest accomplishments of his career.
Recommendation – The theory of everything truly inspires everyone. It teaches us to ignore obstacles and focus on the goals of life. Eddie Redmayne played the role of Stephen Hawking with full perfection, as it was so convincing in terms of visuals and acting.
5) Catch me if you can
IMDb – 8.1/10 Release date – 25 December 2002 ( USA) Director – Steven Spielberg
Synopsis – A seventeen years old boy Frank Abagnale, became the most wanted bank robber in the history of the U.S for forging a cheque of amount worth $2.5 million. Without being qualified he worked as a pilot, doctor and lawyer.
Recommendation – Catch me if you can is a fun movie to watch that grabs the attention of its viewer at the beginning of the movie. You will witness the rollercoaster journey of Frank Abagnale, which seems both exciting and astounding. It is the best movie to watch if you want to uplift your mood.
6) The pursuit of happiness
IMDb – 8/10 Release date – 15 December 2006 ( United States ) Director – Gabriele Muccin
Synopsis – A striving salesman Chris Gardner ( Will Smith ) starts getting trained as a stockbroker to meet his financial needs, it becomes challenging for him to pursue his journey with no money and the responsibility of his kid.
Recommendation – The pursuit of happiness is a movie that insists on filling out the purpose of life. The journey shown in the movie is inspiring and relatable for those who are trying to achieve their dreams. It also shows a beautiful son-dad relationship. At the end of the movie, it teaches a great lesson that no one should give up on their dreams if you try hard you will pursue your goal.
Disclaimer :- This review is based on my personal opinion.
The women in the window
IMDb – 5.8/10 Release date – 14 May 2021 Director – Joe wright Starring – Amy Adams, Gary Oldman, Anthony Mackie, Fred Hechinger, Wyatt Russell, Brian Tyree Henry, Jennifer Jason Leigh and Julianne Moore. Available on – Netflix
Synopsis – Dr Anna fox a child psychologist, lives alone in her apartment battling agoraphobia. Due to her mundane lifestyle, she engages herself in watching her neighbours and their lifestyle activities through her window. The story takes a turn when she becomes the sole witness of her neighbour’s murder.
Review – The woman in the window is an average movie that doesn’t live up to the expectations. Some parts can be a little bit boring. The movie only focuses on agoraphobic women who try to solve a murder mystery of their neighbour. Somehow acting by main lead (Dr Anna fox )played by Amy Adams is good and well portrayed. It gets harder to get drawn in with other characters as the premise of the movie is not promising. You can also find the story a tad impractical and stretched out too far.
Movie alternative – Rear Windowreleased in 1945 .
Positive aspects:-
1) Performance by Amy Adams is strong .
2) It can be unpredictable for some.
3) It is suspenseful to watch .
Negative aspects :- 1) It doesn’t present something new or promising. 2) It is bit slow to watch. 3) It is less captivating 4) weak characters
Final verdict:- Do not watch this movie if you are looking for something new or an exhilarating psychological thriller as it’s a normal movie to watch.
Here is the list of some amazing tear-jerkers that will break your heart in half and leave you asking for more !!!
Movies Alert : – Do not attempt to watch these without having tissues/handkerchief on your side …..
1) Five Feet Apart
IMDb – 7.2/10 Director – Justin Baldoni Initial release – 15 March 2019
Synopsis – Two teenagers Stella Grant and Will Newman suffering from the same genetic disorder ( cystic fibrosis ), begins developing feelings for each other. It becomes tragic for them as they can’t touch each other and can never stay within 6ft of one another, to avoid cross-infection.
Recommendations – Five feet apart is an emotional roller coaster, which makes you both ‘happy’ and ‘sad’. The best dialogue in this movie that touched my heart is “ we need that touch from the one we love, almost as much as we need air to breathe. But I never understood the importance of touch. His touch. Until I couldn’t have it. So if you’re watching this, and you’re able, touch him. Touch her. Life’s too short to waste a second.
2) Me Before You
IMDb – 7.4 /10 Initial release – 3 June 2016 Director – Thea Sharrock
Synopsis – A small-town girl Louisa moves from one job to another to meet her family’s financial needs. In search of a job that pays well, she gets a job as a caregiver for Will Traynor, a young wealthy banker left paralyzed from an accident. Will has a death wish as he refuses to live his life as a disabled man, will she be able to cheer him up? Or something else is in the stars?
Recommendations – Me Before You is a romantic drama which teaches us the value of life and how to live every single moment of our life. It’s a beautiful story and feels like – good tear-jerker.
3) Her
IMDb – 8/10 Release date – 14 February 2014 Director – Spike Jonze
Synopsis – The story follows an introverted man Theodore Twombly, who falls for an artificially intelligent operating system (OS). Both try to solve the complexities of Their relationship.
Recommendations – Her is a different kind of love story, which can change your vision towards love and relationship. The portrait of emotions is astounding, you should give it a watch.
4) Fault In Our Stars
IMDb – 7.7 /10 Release date – 4 July 2014 Director – Josh Boone
Synopsis -A sixteen years – old cynical teenage Hazel, joins a cancer support group to overcome her depression. She meets Augustus in a support group who is also suffering from cancer. The two of them begin to spend more time together and embrace their journey.
Recommendation– Fault in our stars remains the best tear-jerker of all time. It treats you with promising acting, beautiful cinematography and great dialogues. It also inspires you to enjoy every bit of a life.
5) Call Me By Your Name
IMDb – 7.9 /10 Release date – 20 October 2017 Director – Luca Guadagnino
Synopsis – It’s a romantic tale between seventeen years old Elio Perlman and Oliver a 24 years old studying medicine student who is working under Elio’s father as an intern.
Recommendation – Call Me By Your Name is a modern love story, which offers you a strong performance and a well-written script. It is also one of the most cherished gay trysts in all of modern fiction. Alert:- It contains strong adult content.
Psychological thrillers are one of the most complicated and interesting genre of movies . They are full of surprises and twisted plots which will make you think twice . So without wasting any time , Let’s give your brain a glimpse of these 6 best psychological thrillers of all time – that will Blow Your Mind –
1) Name – Silence of the lambs IMDb – 8.6/10 Release date – 14 February 1991 ( USA) Director – Jonathan Demme
Synopsis – A youthful FBI trainee named Clarice interviews ( Dr Hannibal lector ) a brilliant psychologist and a violent psychopath, to catch a serial killer ” Buffalo Bill “.
Recommendation – The silence of the lambs is the best psychological thriller of all time. It’s a subtle blend of brilliant acting, amazing characters and beautiful cinematography. The film became the third movie in history to accomplish the big five academy awards for Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor, Best Actress and Best adapted screenplay.
2) Name – Shutter Island IMDb – 8.2/10 Release date – 4 June 2010 Director – Martin Scorsese
Synopsis – In 1954, a man named Teddy Danniels, who is a U.S Marshall shows up at Ashecliffe hospital ( insane asylum) with his partner Chuck for investigating the disappearance of Rachel Rolando ( confined ) for drowning her children.
Recommendation – Shutter island will keep you hooked throughout the movie. It presents a beautiful story with the strong acting of Leonardo DiCaprio. It’s a great psychological thriller with a twisted plot.
3) Name – Fight club IMDb – 8.8/10 Release date – 15 October 1999 Director – David Fincher
Synopsis – The film revolves around the character of ‘ The Narrator ’ played by Edward Norton. The character is shown as clinically insomniac, in an attempt to subdue his emotional state he attends support groups to make his life somewhat bearable. His life took a turn when he met Tyler Durden for the first time on a plane, later on, they both start a fight club.
Recommendation – It’s a rare movie in itself. The plot serves as a unique kind of psychological thriller with an astonishing climax. Brad Pitt and Edward Norton’s performance is brilliant. You will enjoy dark humour in this movie.
4) Name – Identity IMDb – 7.3/10 Release date – 25 April 2003 Director – James Mangold
Synopsis – 10 people seek refuge In a motel when they find themselves stranded in the middle of a storm. They become acquainted with each other when they realise they’re being killed off one by one.
Recommendation – It’s a clever murder mystery that will keep you hooked from the beginning. It’s a great movie to watch if you are looking for a horror – psychology.
5) Name – Gone Girl IMDb – 8.1/10 Release date – 3 October 2014 ( USA) Director – David Fincher
Synopsis – A New York -based writer Nick Dunne reports his wife ( Amy) has gone missing on the occasion of their fifth anniversary. The mystery intensifies when police and media suspect him guilty of killing his wife.
Recommendation – It’s an adaptation of Gillian Flynn’s best-selling novel Gone Girl. The plot is gripping and the performance by both the characters are great.
6) Name –Split IMDb – 7.3/10 Release Date – 24 February 2017 Director – M. Night Shyamalan
Synopsis – Kevin Wendell Crumb, a man suffering from (dissociative identity disorder ), diagnosed with 23 distinct personalities abducts three teenage girls in a broad daylight for obscure reasons and keeps them in his secluded cellar. Each of the three girls attempts to figure out their escape plan before he discovers his 24th personality.
Recommendation – Split is the best instalment of the ‘unbreakable’ trilogy .the acting of James Mc Avoy is remarkable. Its ending is a little bit creepy yet it is an enjoyable movie to watch.
If you are a teenager who is looking for some fun movies to watch ? Here are the 5 best teen movies to watch:
1) Name –The notebook IMDb – 7.8/10 Release date – 25 June 2004 ( USA) Director – Nick cassavetes
Synopsis – It’s a story of millworker Noah and rich girl Allie who are deeply in love but Allie’s parents disapproved of their relationship because of Noah’s wealth. Things took a turn when Noah goes off to serve in world war 2 and when he returns to the town he finds Allie engaged with a man named Lon.
Recommendation – The notebook is a classic love story that can be seen in any decade as the story gets never old. The characters of the movie will make you fall in love with them. You can watch this movie if you are looking for a deep romantic love story.
2) Name – Mean girls IMDb – 7/10 Release date – 3 September 2004 Director – Mark waters
Synopsis – This movie revolves around 16-year-old teenage girl who moves to the United States from Africa. On her first day she met Janis and Damian who asks her to stay in distance from the plastics but later on she starts spending time with the plastics ( Karen Smith and Regina George ) And ends up becoming one of them.
Recommendation – it’s an amazing high school drama that gives us dark comedy with a great storyline . The pacing of this movie is undoubtedly good . You can watch this movie if you are looking for a nice high school drama.
3) Name –To all the boys I’ve loved before IMDb – 7.1/10 Release date – 17 August 2018 ( USA) Director – Susan Johnson
Synopsis – It’s a story of a teenage girl named Lara Jean whose secret Love letters gets exposed to all the boys she loved before.
Recommendation – To all the boys I have loved before is a good teenage rom-com with beautiful cinematography and a well-written script. It will evoke a feeling of nostalgia, high school – romance and empathy in you. It’s a perfect watch for a light-hearted mood. You can also give a shot to its second and third instalment – To all the boys: I still love you and To all the boys: always and forever.
4) Name – The kissing booth IMDb – 6/10 Release date – May 11 , 2018 Director – Vince Marcello
Synopsis – A high school teenage girl finds herself in a situation where she encounters her childhood crush in a kissing booth ( school fundraising event ) where her love story begins.
Recommendation – It’s a perfect blend of friendship and romance. It shows a beautiful friendship between Elle Evans and Lee Flynn, her childhood best friend. You will also enjoy flaming chemistry between the two main characters Elle Evans and Noah Flynn. It’s a good teen romance with lots of drama. The story continues with its second instalment kissing booth 2 which is not as good as part 1
5) Name – The perks of being a wallflower IMDb – 8/10 Release date – 12 October 2012 ( USA) Director – Stephen Chbosky.
Synopsis – The story is about 15 years – old boy Charlie ( Logan Lerman ). He is described as a wallflower ( introvert) who writes letters to an unknown receiver as he goes on to explore the various facets of adolescence and childhood.
Recommendation – It is based on the novel written by Stephen Chbosky. It’s a great movie for teenagers. You can relate to the characters and empathize with them. It offers you strong acting with beautiful soundtracks.
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