The wind that shakes the barley

Welcome back dear Amigos. Well for the last 6 months or so i have been voraciously watching movies and documentaries and i can not stop myself to write down a few lines about these movies and documentaries. As my dearest friend has asked me to write reviews as well so here i start.

1. The wind that shakes the barley (2006)
Its a movie about glorious Irish revolution (1919-1922) against the foreign occupation of the Great Britain. It contains high intensity emotional drama and being an Indian i can easily attach myself with the feelings of the Irish men. Its story about two brothers fighting for Irish Republican Army (IRA) against the Britishers resulting in the martyrdom of younger brother (Damien) by the order of the elder (Teddy). You can easily draw parallel with the Hindustan Socialist Republican Association (HSRA) formed about same time under the leadership of Chandra shekar Azad and Sardar Bhagat Singh. Its a must watch movie for any person interested in history or revolution or patriotism of fighting on one's ideals. I will give it 9 out of 10 points(9/10).

2. The last king of Scotland (2006)
Its a movie about the dictator of Uganda, Idi Amin (who used to call himself "The last king of Scotland). The movie renders the experience of Idi Amin close confidant rather personal doctor Dr. Nicholas Garrigan. The first half of the movie shows the brighter side of Idi Amin while the other half shows the brutalities done by the Idi Amin (killing of about half a million innocent people and expulsion of Indians from Uganda). This movie is a must watch for the people who always ignore the other side of the coin. Sometimes its better to know the two sides :). i will give this movie 6 points (6/10).

3. Hotel Rwanda (2004)
Well, I will give a plot of this movie. Its Schindler's List shot in Africa. It depicts the ethnic cleansing of Tutsi by Hutu majority people in Rwanda. The manager of the Sabena Hotel des Mille Collines just like Oscar Schindler saves lives of a number of people under disastrous circumstances. It also exposes the effectivity of the UN peace corps just like in "No Man's Land".
Overall its a must watch movie for everyone. I will give it 8 points (8/10).

4. The story of India by Michael wood (2007)
I am a big big bif fan of Michael wood after watching his two series (Troy and Alexander) so i may be biased in praising this series like anything. Its a beautiful story of India. I am grateful to my British (Irish) manager who gifted me the DVDs. I will give this series 10 points (10/10).

5. The Dark Knight (2008)
Well, Spiderman will always remain my sci-fi hero although Batman is not too far behind. Its a great movie (i will say the best movie of the year so far). The acting of the joker can not be penned in words. Heath Ledger has done a great job (I am really sorry for his death before the release of thsi movie, my heartiest condolences). I will give this movie 9 points (9/10).

Adieu till i write again.