Beauty and the Beast

I am a big Emma Watson fan and from the time the movie was announced with the first trailer, I was finding it difficult to wait for the movie to release. The first trailer itself looked so dreamy and perfect! When the movie released, I went with a close friend to see it. I sincerely think that the right company for such movies is very important, someone who will understand the varied emotions you experience while watching a movie like this.

I won’t be elaborating on the story of the movie since most of us are aware of the story of Beauty and the Beast. The movie is so beautifully shot, the scenes are spectacular, the music touching and sweet. The movie must be seen only in 3D to fully enjoy the beautiful visuals.

Emma Watson is truly the perfect choice for the role of Belle. She is beautiful, witty, sharp and simply spectacular. Dan Stevens as Beast does full justice to the role. The other person who stole the show for me was Josh Gad who plays the role of LeFou. He is a terrific actor with amazing comic timing. The movie should definitely not be missed.

The other thing that really impressed me was that one of Belle’s gowns is designed and embroidered in India. Take a look.

http://edition.cnn.com/2017/03/24/asia/beauty-and-the-beast-india/

Robin Williams – An Actor par Excellence!

His death anniversary was yesterday and it’s already been one year since he died. I am still coming to terms with the fact that I won’t see any more Robin Williams movies. I don’t think I will ever come to terms with  his death. To me, he was the ultimate actor. No one can take his place. I absolutely loved him as an actor.

The reason for his death came as an even bigger shock to me. The actor who made everyone laugh committed suicide because of depression. It broke my heart.

I have seen many of his movies, but three movies of his are my special favourites.

1. Patch Adams

This movie is based on a true story. A suicidal man commits himself to a mental institution. Once there, he finds that using humor to help his fellow patients gives him a reason to live too. As a result, he enrols as a medical student at a medical college and clashes with the dean of the college who believes that doctors must not bond with patients and keep a professional distance. I simply love the movie. Munnabhai MBBS is inspired from this movie.

2. Mrs. Doubtfire

A man loses custody of his children after getting divorced from his wife. When he finds out that his wife is looking for a housekeeper, he distinguishes himself as a Scottish nanny, impresses his wife with his qualifications and gets the job. The movie has you rolling with laughter and has its touching moments.

3. Dead Poets Society

This movie is my most favourite amongst all his movies. It captured my imagination, encourages and motivates me and is simply awesome. A new English teacher at Welton Academy, John Keating, surprises the new students of the academy with his unorthodox methods of teaching. He encourages his students to make their lives extraordinary, a sentiment he explains with the Latin words – Carpe Diem(Seize the Day).

Upon learning that Keating was a member of the unsanctioned group the Dead Poets’ Society while he was at Welton, one of the students , Neil restarts the club and he and his friends sneak off campus at night to a cave where they read poetry and verse, including their own compositions.

This movie is very inspirational and a must watch for all those who have not seen it.

Hollywood and all movie buffs have lost a treasure with the death of Robin Williams.