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Thugs of Hindustan (2018) Movie Review

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Thugs of Hindustan Starring: Amitabh Bachchan, Aamir Khan, Fathima Sana.. Directed by: Vijay Krishna Acharya Plot: In the 18th century, the East India Company pitted against Khudabaksh (Amitabh Bachchan), a "Thug of the Seas", fighting to liberate his country. The English, not knowing how to defeat him, call on a talented con artist, Firangi Mallah (Aamir Khan). Pros : 1. Stunning cinematography and breathtaking locations 2. Graphics and CGI (upto some point) Cons : 1. Aamir's character is a desi rip off of Johny Depp's Captain Jack Sparrow.. Cringy.. 2. Inconsistent script. Started on the revenge of Surayya (Fathima), then slipped to the jouney of Firangi Mallah (Aamir Khan) 3. Lacks of character dimensions results to watching the characters as puppets. 4. Kartrina Kaif. Total inappropriate character for the "story" 5. Cliches filled predictable story 6. Lacks logical representations of the facts, which are further turned out to be a

BumbleBee (2018) Movie Review

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BumbleBee Starring: John Cena, Hailee Steinfield Directed by : Travis Knight Plot: The movie consisting an "Origin Story" of the renowned Transformers franchise character Bumblebee.. The story comprises the first appearance of the autobots and the decepticons to the Earth.. On the run year of 1987, Bumblebee is being a refuge in a junkyard in a small beach town in California and being accidentally finding out by Charlie (Hailee) on her 18th birth day as her present. Pros : 1.  Stunning visual effects and action sequences 2.  Era defining lighting and nostalgic references (Year 1987) 3.  Unlike the franchise the movie does not over exaggerating the action sequences  4.  Avoiding unnecessary slow motion effects (unlike the actual Transformers movies) 5.  Appropriate and In-Plot story telling (avoiding unnecessary scenes) 6.  Chemistry between Bumblebee and Charley (Hailee) Cons : 1. An "Origin Story" nobody asked for in the