Tuesday, February 03, 2004

Indian Movies

I don't really like Hindi Movies but Khakee certainly is something to be watched. I read the following description about Hindi Movies somewhere and I thoroughly agree with the definition of Hindi movies and yes, I do find them extremely dis-tasteful. In fact, it's not just true of Hindi movies alone, most of the movies made in India can fit into the description pretty well. There's no place for 'Rationalisation and Subtlety' in Indian movies. Here's the definition below .....

Indians love the cinema and the Indian film industry, centred on Bombay, is one of the largest and most glamorous in the world. The vast proportion of films produced are gaudy melodramas based on three vital ingredients,romance, violence and music. You'll know what to expect from the fantastically hand-painted cinema billboards that dominate many streets.

Imagine Rambo crossed with The Sound of Music and a Cecil B De Mille biblical epic, and you're halfway there. It's cheap operatic escapism, extremely harsh on the ears, and should not be missed.

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