shivabhakta

This movie appears a lot more realistic after the December Tsunami and the Mumbai floods. Yes, it has been over-dramatized to an extent, but they needed to make a movie out of it. All the masala ingredients are in it, father-son relationship, little bit romance, edge of the seat excitement, great special effects...really makes you think of the power of nature! The Manhattan, Statue of Libery shots have been done quite well. Scientific details inserted at appropriate junctures - to prevent a documentary feel to it. This movie also touches upon the shift in power, the level playing field that the world is heading to...

Definitely worth a see!

I have not seen too many movies that have been made prior to the '80s and surprise surprise, I was able to sit through this one.

My reading on Bhagwan Ramana Maharishi, Shiva Darshan of Arunachala, led me to this movie, where the hills of Arunachala and the Bhagwan Himself have been depicted in this movie. Somerset Maugham visited the Bhagwan and got his inspiration to write this story. This is a classic indeed. I can understand why "Sophia" Anne Baxter won the best supporting actress Oscar for it. Tyrone Power's enactment of the lead character is truly magnificent and gripped me. The movie has surprises at every turn, never a dull moment and the black and white cinematography, though dated obviously, is amazingly well done. It is a classic in every which way. I had to borrow a VHS Cassette from the local library, and for the lack of a VCR, I had to watch a digitally converted version, but it was well worth the effort. This is one classic that I will need to watch again.

Happened to see "Rudraksha"...looks like the very first main stream Hindi movie that deals with the chakras, the power of Rudrakshas, powers of the divine - presented in a very non-descript commercialized fashion. Takes the mantra tantra mythology etc etc in a matter of fact manner, and runs with the plot - lots of shlokas and mantras are the background score and movie producers/directors seem to be followers of Lord Shiva. Story line is the battle of good over evil but lots of techno-glitz and special effects, something there for everyone, catered to the masses. Movie starts at a point that is connected to the Great Lanka War (Ramayana), seemingly inspired from Indiana Jones. Seeks to portray divinity in a very different light, in comparison to the traditional Indian movies...very differently to a point where it might not be acceptable to some.. I think this might very well lead to a resurgence of the populace to pursue the divine. (haven't finished watching it).

If you are mildly curious, might be worth a see.