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Mustang deserves an excellent documentary. Though, Richard Gere's narrative and Dalai Lama's interview are welcome additions, the lack of details of the transformation make this documentary very much incomplete. Though, for viewers unfamiliar about this Forbidden Kingdom, this is a definite watch, if Tibetan Buddhism and culture make you curious.

There is a better PBS show which provides much more details of how they carried out the restoration of the monasteries. This mini-documentary just provides beautiful views of the before and the after states.

However, the visuals are stunning and the music is a good mix of Tibetan tunes with light western scores.

'Chaos' is a simple but motivating film which not only gives us a glimpse of life in the busy city of Cairo in Egypt but also unwraps the supposed corruption that has infected law and order. The movie shows that the law enforcers can't abuse and twist the law for their own selfish purposes forever and that the strength of the people shall always bring down those who oppress the people.

The movie has displayed some amazing talent in Khaled Saleh "Hatem". The story shows how monsters like him get created. Although, there is considerable room for improvement both in the story and the acting, overall the performances are good and honest.

Do watch this good-defeats-evil movie not just for the story but for the overall great performances and its setting in the sultry city along the Nile.

I would like to warn you that this was the first Tamil movie I have ever watched, but it was indeed a real treat. The movie is presented mostly in terms of flashbacks, which have been artistically done. The story revolves over a silk weaver in Kanchivaram and his family, during the advent of communism in South India.

Prakash Raj (the protagonist) has played his role fantastically and the viewer is bound to condone his faults and his crimes, as the director weaves a strong emotional bond with the protagonist. Shriya Reddy plays the role of a house-wife to the best. All other performances (save a few) were top notch, especially the daughter.

The movie is extremely emotional and one would get deeply saddened at the end. But, Priyadarshan has brought out a few morals very well in this movie and has depicted brilliantly how communism infused vigor & courage in the minds of the weavers of Kanchivaram. Although Communism has been shown in a positive light, the essence of the movie doesn't revolve over the Red Brigade and is much more universal.

All in all it is one of the best pieces of cinema from India and definitely one of the best I have seen coming from the South. So do watch it if you can!!!