Review: The cause and effect of mental deficit - Amnesia - has been used as a trope in several films to great upshot, in both funny as well as tragic ways. Sadly, it doesn’t work at all in 'Remembering Amnesia'. In theory, this dramedy seems to have ticked the right boxes, but what in reality, it is a product that hardly ever manages to make you laugh or evoke a sense of sympathy for the central character - Dr. Jai (Dileep Rao). However, the romantic track is slightly more interesting than the comedy angle, but then again, it remains under explored.
Shruti Marathe as Dr. Nina delivers a decent performance, but powerhouse performers like Mahesh Manjrekar and Vijay Patkar (as supporting actors) do not get to present their acting skills in an adequate fashion.
There is a mild twist that's introduced to the plot of this otherwise average film and it works to a reasonable extent, but director Ravi Godse has given that away frivolously. Had he held on to it and explored the same to its full potential, 'Remembering Amnesia' could have been a stronger story with an impactful ending. Unfortuantely, that is not the case here.
To sum it up, there's very little worth remembering about this film
Frozen 2 Review: The kingdom of Arendelle needs to be evacuated when the forces of nature threaten to destroy it. Elsa, Anna, Olaf and Kristoff set off to find some answers. But Elsa has been distracted. She has been hearing an unfamiliar voice calling out to her in a strange tune. Led by her, the group follows the melody to find themselves at the edge of an Enchanted Forest with untold mysteries and dangers.
Rather than retracing the steps of its record-breaking predecessor, ‘Frozen 2’ tries some new thematic tricks. This time around, the surprisingly mature plot focuses on transformation and growing up. The film’s setup leading up to the climax appears to be promising, but its third act doesn’t quite live up to expectations. The conflict resolution lacks a sense of impact and feels rushed. This is particularly baffling since the first half tends to meander, focusing on songs than on purposefully furthering the plot. Additionally, the tracks are far too many and certainly not as catchy as the first film. Which isn’t to say they are bad – the compositions are layered, but it is yet to be seen if they have enough sing-along power to become as popular as ‘Let It Go’. Still, the picturization of the music is incredibly captivating.
This extends to the rest of the film’s animation too, and some vibrant colours combine with photo-realistic visuals to create quite a spectacle. Minor details are noticeable as they enhance the essence of each character. While each of the group gets their moments, Elsa and Anna continue to be the focal points. The uncontainable chemistry of Idina Menzel and Kristen Bell, respectively, picks up where they left off without missing a beat. Olaf provides ample humour, either in visual slapstick or by Josh Gad’s endearing yet tongue-in-cheek, almost self-aware delivery. An interesting new character played by Sterling K. Brown is an immediate standout. However, a subplot involving Kristoff and Anna feels shoed in to give Jonathan Groff something to do besides singing probably the most amusing song in the soundtrack.
It’s a tall order to expect this sequel to capture the lightning-in-a-bottle magic of the original, but Frozen 2’s stunning eye-candy and humour will be enjoyable enough for its younger core audience
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