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  • SCOOB: 10 Reasons Why The Film Sucks!

    SCOOB: 10 Reasons Why The Film Sucks!

    Scoob Characters
    Scoob!

    Scoob, the much hyped film, commencing the Hanna-Barbera Cinematic Universe (or so we are calling it) by Warner Bros. is finally here! Of course it’s no theatrical release for those splendid visuals due to the Covid-19 crisis, but thankfully (or maybe not) we have a web-release. And this may seem to be huge disappointment but, in spite of the marvelous technical aspects, the film has received negative reviews from the critics. I had been excited for the film since the day it was announced, back in June 2014 when it was initially supposed to be a live-action reboot of the Scooby-Doo films. Sadly, watching Scoob was an experience full of yawns, even for a die-hard fan like me. But I promise you, that there is a good news at the end of the post!

    1. The Change in Genre from Mystery to Adventure

    A still from Scooby-Doo Where Are You? Good old days!

    Scooby Doo has always been known as mystery-horror whodunnit for kids and changing it to a purely treasure-hunt adventure film is the stupidest mistake one can ever make. We were promised a cool origin story and unfortunately, the origin of Mystery Inc. is treated as a neglible detail in the flick. Also, with Shaggy and Scooby abducted, the rest of the gang is on their own, killing the fun.

    2. Fred isn’t the Classic Fred!

    Fred in Scoob!

    What comes to your mind when you think about the characteristics possessed by Fred? The one who leads, the one who drives and the one who is the alpha of the pack! Apologies on spilling the pudding (no, don’t Google it… it’s a phrase I made up just now) but he isn’t that Fred in Scoob! He has been rendered into a mere useless guy who is constantly picked upon by Velma and Daphne! Once again, what makes them think it’s the right choice to mess with classic characters?

    3. Simon Cowell’s Cameo Seems Off

    Simon Cowell in Scoob!

    What made them think Simon Cowell would be the right guy for the cameo as a celebrity-investor? The way he treats Shaggy and Scooby makes you detest him more. If they wanted someone to fund Mystery Inc. as a startup, any judge from Shark-Tank would have sufficed, but not a judge from a talent show with poor ratings.

    4. They Introduced a Superhero as a Significant Character

    Blue Falcon (middle) in Scoob!

    Blue Falcon and his robo-canine (Dynomutt) may be other characters by Hannah-Barbera but, Scoob isn’t supposed to be a superhero movie with spaceships, period.

    5. The Not-So-Powerful Antagonist

    Dick Dastardly fails to generate any thrill among the audience.

    Dick Dastardly, the antagonist, is another lesser known character by Hanna-Barbera, and he is a Dick (pun intended). His motive: to rescue his own dog who he forced into Alexander’s the Great’s treasure locker via a portal, but unfortunately couldn’t make it back; How he could survive in a locker room for so long is never explained.

    6. Scooby’s Ancestral History in the Film Ruins Everything for Classic Lovers

    Why can’t Scooby be a normal crime-sloving great-dane instead of being the successor of Alexander the Great’s dog and a key to his locker?

    7. Mystery Machine Doesn’t Get the Respect it Deserves

    Keep guessing, I’m not gonna explain much here but this is the Not-Mystery-Machine

    Mystery Machine is the soul of their gang, and technically their sixth member. For classic lovers, it isn’t a mere van. Not gonna post spoilers for those who want to watch it but let’s just say that it’s the first film of the franchise but Mystery Machine doesn’t get the respect it deserves!

    8. The Jokes Just Don’t Work

    Tinder Joke in Scoob: Brian, last time you listened to someone on the Internet, you thought Tinder was an app that delivers firewood.
    The Tinder joke: I wish I was joking, but this actually happens in Scoob!

    Why is a kids film joking about Tinder? Anyone with a good sense of humor and a sane mind will find it hard to laugh at the jokes while watching the film. Sure, some pop-culture references and jokes are fun, but not laughable.

    9. Cameos of Lesser Known Hanna-Barbera Characters (at least globally-less-known)

    Captain Caveman as seen in Scoob!

    No one would be excited to see Blue Falcon, Dynomutt, Captain Caveman and other guys in film, NO ONE! To be as honest as possible, I didn’t even know these were Hanna-Barbera characters while watching the film. Don’t get me wrong but these guys created multiple popular characters like: Tom and Jerry, The Flintstones, The Jetsons and the list goes on; so, why weren’t they in SCOOB? If Tom and Jerry is the next movie by Warner Bros. , why weren’t they the part of the franchise? Although it’s an animated live-action film, they could have created a couple of different dimensions: the first where cartoons stay, and the second where humans stay, making the universe similar to Cool World. It would have been fun to see duo with Mystery Inc. instead of the lesser known folks, especially since the cat-and-mouse pair is known globally! Tom and Jerry was supposed to release this year but has now been postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic.

    10. SCOOB Sets Up A Poor Starting Point for The Hanna-Barbera Cinematic Universe

    Characters by Hanna-Barbera

    Cool CGI? Check! Cute character designs? Check! A mind-blowing storyline for a popular detective franchise? HOL’ UP, DON’T CHECK THAT BOX! The Mystery Inc. seemed to be the best bet for kickstarting the franchise when it was first announced. Six years of work sadly turns out to be a wasted opportunity. Let’s hope that Tom and Jerry and other films in the universe aren’t ruined like Scoob!

    And Now, the GOOD NEWS:

    Scoob definitely was a let-down but don’t feel disheartened. We are going to get a darker, live-action adaptation of Scooby-Doo soon! The trailer is already out and it looks great. The series, named Mystery Incorporated is a fan project, that has been approved by Warner Bros. The best part: it looks like a legit high budget production! Have a look at the trailer below:

    Mystery Incorporated Trailer

    The rant comes to an end here but check out some cool movies that you can watch, in place of Scoob! xP

  • 10 Greatest Movies of This Decade!

    10 Greatest Movies of This Decade!

    So another year goes by with you doing absolutely nothing, and you wonder on your couch, “Is there any other bad news?!”. Okay then, sorry to break it to you but it’s been a decade and you are still a couch potato! 😛 But before we move into another decade, (unless you are reading this from the future; oh hey there, time traveller!) here’s a list of 10 greatest movies from this decade that you shouldn’t miss:

    #10 Detective Byomkesh Bakshy

    Poster by Ashraf Ghori

    Set in 1942’s war-torn Calcutta, Detective Byomkesh Bakshy is India’s answer to R-Rated thriller films from Hollywood! Made by Dibakar Bannerjee, the film is a perfectly crafted mystery-thriller based on the characters created by Sharadindu Bandyopadhyay and is a must-watch if you are into gore and historical detective films.

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    #9 Alita Battle Angel

    Alita Battle Angel Zalem City
    A Visual Masterpiece!

    Adapted from the Japanese manga: Gunm, Alita Battle Angel story of a teenage cyborg girl, in search for her forgotten memories… After Avatar, James Cameron does it again with this amazing flick and a whooping budget of $170 million! The film is a world-building and a visual masterpiece and I definitely recommend it to those who are into SciFi, Anime and VFX stuff!

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    #8 Tumbbad

    Tumbbad Feature Pic

    Remember all those bedtime stories by your granny? Now imagine a bedtime story, making it to the big screen and being darker that the word ‘dark’ itself: yup, that’s Tumbbad for you. The intriguing part is that the film has been marketed as a horror movie without ghosts and surprisingly it’s the perfect description. With a spine chilling conclusion, the film delivers a powerful message about the word it is entirely based on: GREED!

    #7 The Babadook

    Okay, I will be totally honest with you guys: most horror movies don’t really scare me! But I swear to God that The Babadook has zero jump scares, yet it’s one of the scariest horror films I’ve ever watched! The Babadook is actually a metaphor for mental health issues and this is what makes me add the film to the list! Seriously go and watch it to learn why ‘the more you stay in denial, the stronger your problems get’?

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    #6 Train to Busan/Busanhaeng 

    Train to Busan is not another cliche zombie film, instead it’s a roller-coaster of emotions, an edge-of-seat thriller and a Korean flick that won laurels at the Cannes Film Festival! The world definitely has something to learn from these amazing Korean horror flicks!

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    #5 Bioscopewala

    Bioscopewala is a really unique adaptation of Rabindranath Tagore’s Kabuliwala. It’s actually the continuation of Tagore’s story, with a modern touch and some major changes, but simultaneously retaining the spirit of the original story. The film begins with Mini’s struggle, trying to recollect her childhood memories with the Kabuliwala… Or should I say the Bioscopewala?

    Click here to watch Bioscopewala for free, only on Hotstar!

    #4 The Founder

    Now we all are familiar with a popular story from the self-help industry, the one about Colonel Sanders, aka the guy who knocked thousands of doors because he wanted to sell his mother’s fried chicken recipe… And he would then become the founder of KFC! But, have you ever wondered why you weren’t told the story of Ray Kroc, the controversial founder of McDonald’s? I geddit, you seem kinda worried why Ray’s (the founder) name doesn’t end with ‘McDonald’… Well then, I wouldn’t ruin this film for you but let’s just say that it is kinda a great but a sad story about the dark beginnings of our favourite hamburger chain!

    #3 A Silent Voice/ Koe no Katachi

    A tale of redemption, and how a bully falls in love with his own victim. Koe no Katachi is about Shouko Nishimiya, a clinically deaf girl who is mercilessly bullied. Years later, one of her bullies regrets his deeds and begins his journey, to meet her and seek forgiveness, only to fall in love!

    #2 The Hundred-Foot Journey

    the hundred foot journey

    An Indian family moves to France and sets up a restaurant opposite a well-established French haute cuisine restaurant, which has earned a Michelin Star. An intense professional rivalry breaks out between the restaurateurs. With a never seen before plot and splendid actors like Om Puri, Helen Mirren and Manish Dayal, this is one of my all-time favourites.

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    #1 Your Name/Kimi no Na wa

    Did you ever think that an anime film can be ranked #1 on the list of greatest movies of this decade? Well then, think again! There’s definitely a reason why hollywood’s planning a remake (and trying to ruin it )… At first, Makato Shinkai’s Your Name may look like any other teenage romance films but, you will be surprised to see why it stands out among others in the genre! ‘Body-swapping’ is one of those elements, which has probably never been used in a romance film. With an ingenious storytelling and spellbinding artistry, this has to be one of the greatest movies of the decade! <3

    Honourable Mention: Parasite (2019)

    parasite trailer image
    Parasite deserves a special place on the list!

    If you are reading this, then I believe that you must be fortunate enough to have internet access; Now, take a moment to think about those who not only lack internet access but even basic necessities, cause that’s what Parasite is about: the gap between the social hierarchies of the rich and the poor. Parasite begins as an ingenious comedy film, and then mutates into an edge-of-seat thriller! It delivers a powerful message about materialistic greed and comfort, making it worthy of an honorable mention!

    Currently, your understanding of the film must be 0, after watching the trailer it’s gonna be -1! LOL!

    In conclusion, that’s all for now… Make sure you watch these! And see you next year, in a new decade with some fresh new content! 🙂
    Thank you for reading and a very Happy New Year!