tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9148220042850402796.post6903616268679170291..comments2024-01-22T21:19:51.667+05:30Comments on Being Norma Jeane: Thoughts on Barfi!Nikhathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10379713171889712078noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9148220042850402796.post-6035201748964339102012-10-02T18:24:39.569+05:302012-10-02T18:24:39.569+05:30Aww I cried too.
This is true. If it hadn't be...Aww I cried too.<br />This is true. If it hadn't been chosen as India's entry, people wouldn't care half as much.<br /><br />Thank you so much!Nikhathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10379713171889712078noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9148220042850402796.post-90912560327984617562012-10-02T18:23:07.537+05:302012-10-02T18:23:07.537+05:30I think you'll like it :)
I thought Jean Duja...I think you'll like it :)<br /><br />I thought Jean Dujardin looked so much like Gene Kelly, it was difficult not to compare. The thing about The Artist was that it was a proper back and white silent movie in today's world- that was pretty unique. The story not so much, however delightful it was.<br /><br />Thanks :)Nikhathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10379713171889712078noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9148220042850402796.post-15522296103785899622012-10-02T18:21:21.237+05:302012-10-02T18:21:21.237+05:30Yep. As I wrote, it is difficult for unique Indian...Yep. As I wrote, it is difficult for unique Indian films to get by. I'm not sure of its chances either.<br /><br />Thanks for commenting and following :DNikhathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10379713171889712078noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9148220042850402796.post-8935961155012293072012-10-02T18:20:14.588+05:302012-10-02T18:20:14.588+05:30Thanks :)
Those are the only 2 ways it can go, yes...Thanks :)<br />Those are the only 2 ways it can go, yes.<br /><br />I know, I feel rather sad that India's hardly been nominated.Nikhathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10379713171889712078noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9148220042850402796.post-62110785190315366272012-09-30T22:29:28.561+05:302012-09-30T22:29:28.561+05:30Like you said, when I saw the movie, the scenes th...Like you said, when I saw the movie, the scenes that were 'copied' were obvious, but I think it takes a great film maker to take scenes, even if they are copied and put them together into a movie so beautifully. The film has such an amazing tone, i cried at the happy scenes because they were so heartwarmingly portrayed. The music was brilliant, the cinematography, editing, and all the other technical aspects were brilliant as well. I feel before criticizing a movie so much, purely because it got nominated for the oscars from India, they should look at all the other things the movie has been able to achieve. :) <br /><br />Really well written post. Love your review. :D<br /><br />Jiyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02159187566382767114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9148220042850402796.post-86332217058560532522012-09-30T18:16:05.052+05:302012-09-30T18:16:05.052+05:30I'm quite excited to see Barfi, as I haven'...I'm quite excited to see Barfi, as I haven't seen any good Indian 2012 films (for the same reasons you mentioned about the blockbusters).<br />As for homage or copy, this conflict reminds of The Artist which won a BUUUNCH of awards... Most people though it was a homage, but to me there was too much Singin' in the Rain and Chaplin in it to be called a homage.<br />Lovely to see you writing about Bollywood :)Mettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08094234448852441633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9148220042850402796.post-77956583827341526312012-09-30T10:37:19.757+05:302012-09-30T10:37:19.757+05:30Haven't seen Barfi! yet although it's on m...Haven't seen Barfi! yet although it's on my list of movies to watch but it was interesting that it was picked over other films that as you said have started to have a distinctive voice like 'Shanghai', 'GOW', 'Kahaani' or even 'Vicky Donor' which wasn't on the list. And I think it will be up against some great films from around the world so I'm not really sure of its chances.Sonalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12288548827430008531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9148220042850402796.post-31857459359814943132012-09-29T22:15:07.357+05:302012-09-29T22:15:07.357+05:30Interesting post, I had heard complaints that it w...Interesting post, I had heard complaints that it was copying these films, but I didn't realize it was that obvious. I'm wondering how this will play with the Academy. <br />It can go 2 ways:<br />- It could offend them for its plagiarism OR<br />- They might be thrilled/honoured that it pays homage to films that they like. <br /><br />I always found it strange that India has only been nominated 3 times, considering their impressive output of films. The Hollywood-esque may very well lead them to embrace it and put it on the shortlist. I don't see it getting that final nomination though.Shane Slaterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04527212913193906828noreply@blogger.com