The Mistry blog

Frozen was (and still is) a phenomenon that Disney weren't expecting to be as successful as it was. The film captured the imagination of a whole generation of kids and parents alike, yet we've had to wait a whole 6 years for a sequel. It's a long time to wait, but for someone who has seen the film, it was 100% worth it! Frozen 2 surpassed all of my expectations, full of charm, humour, love and most importantly a fantastic story (with characters of equal measure). I liked the first film, but was in the camp that it was overhyped (the songs were banging though), so I wasn't expecting a sequel with so much depth and finesse. The story is the highlight, darker and more mature, building a better picture of the Erenadale's place in the world, answering questions we never knew we wanted answering...all whilst doing some immense character building in the process. One of the films first songs is about "change", something Olaf isn't keen on, but it r...

Having just watched Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice , the film overall was a really enjoyable experience.  Going into it, there was so much expectation for this film to be DC's challenger to Marvel's Avengers , and for me anyway it did not live up to this, but that's not a bad thing. The film sets up the DC cinematic universe in a way that left me wanting more from ALL the characters which is partly mission accomplished in my book.  And the film has many other great aspects. Ben Affleck is a great Bruce Wayne/Batman, period! His take on an older/wiser Batman is brutal, which is clearly visible in both the characters tone, facial expressions and action sequences. The film does a good job of establishing his motives and feelings towards Superman. As for  Henry Cavil , he is clearly more comfortable in the Superman role and has an outstanding outing. The eventual fight between the " Son of Krypton " and " Bat of Gotham " is immen...

I'll say from the off, this film is not for everyone but it is definitely worth the watch. A very, VERY CREEPY tale, with constant suspense throughout.   The film was a continuous build up of suspense coupled with lots of chills, while you constantly question what/who exactly is "The Witch". A thought-provoking horror is great, and with this, questioning the line between reality and supernatural adds a layer of tension that serves greatly to the viewing experience. There are very few jump scares, but there is an eeriness throughout that will make you feel uneasy and at times even uncomfortable. The trick is to not go into the film expecting the type of horror film you see nowadays with lots of thrills and jump scares, because this film is not that. It is terrifying in a whole other way, one that gets underneath your skin quickly, with the set design and score adding another element that just propels the film. It is relentless in the way it build ...

An epic love story in truly epic settings, Bajirao Mastani is a tale of true love and it's fight for acceptance. With production costs totalling $18m, the film definitely delivers visually, beautifully portraying an 18th Century India full of colour, finesse and elegance. Based on the Marathi Novel Raau , the film tells the story of Bajirao ( Ranveer Singh ) and Mastani ( Deepika Padukone ) , and the everlasting struggle for acceptance of their love, which conflicts with political and personal interests. The performances given by the lead cast are powerful, and most importantly, enticing. Deepika is sensational throughout the film, encapsulating her character superbly from her first appearance, fiercely fronting up to Bajirao. Her wit, smooth talk and elegance shine throughout the film. Ranveer also has a strong outing, his body language being powerful with help of good dialogue. He and Deepika bring the back their wonderful chemistry from Ram Leela , but jus...

Heart warming, visually amazing and an inspiring story, The Good Dinosaur definitely lives up to the Pixar name. An intriguing premise with a Dinosaur having human characteristics whilst the Neanderthal boy being animalistic, the film is delivered with a perfect blend of humour, adventure and emotion. The film was already faced with a huge challenge in trying to live up to Pixar's critically acclaimed Inside Out , released earlier this year. While it was certainly not as good, it was a VERY different, and entertaining film. With many humorous scenes throughout the film, giggles and laughter was a feature right throughout the viewing, both for kids and adults. Arlo's character takes us on a journey addressing themes such as bravery, perseverance, and the desire to make your parents proud, oddly making this a light hearted, yet certainly deep at times, coming of age comedy/drama. One sequence in particular made my he...