Pioneer (2013) - 111 min

Pioneer (Norwegian: Pionér) is a Norwegian thriller film directed by Erik Skjoldbjærg.
Starring Aksel Hennie, Wes Bentley, Stephen Lang, Jonathan LaPaglia & Stephanie Sigman.
Back in the late 1970’s, Norway discovered oil off its coastline and the authorities aim to bring the oil ashore through a pipeline. Offshore diver Petter and his brother Knut are preparing to dive to depths of over 500 meters. But a sudden tragic accident changes everything.
It's a tense conspiracy thriller. The cinematography from Jallo Faber makes the underwater scenes spectacular. Skjoldbjærg did a wonderful job in portraying another real incident. Aksel Hennie is fantastic in his role as Petter and got good support from Wes Bentley, and Jonathan LaPaglia. Overall, it's a watchable thriller from Aksel & Skjoldbjærg.
Verdict: Good

Nokas (2010) - 84 min

Nokas is a Norwegian heist film directed by Erik Skjoldbjærg.
Starring Tov Sletta, Frode Winther Gunnes, Morten Håland, Geir Høyseth & Morten Larsen.
On April 5th, 2004, 11 heavily armed men descended upon the NOKAS cash depot in Stavanger, Norway. The men had given themselves eight minutes to carry out the robbery and take off before the police arrived. But nothing went according to plan.
If you are looking for a realistic robbery movie, Nokas is the answer for it. The film maintains the tension throughout and Skjoldbjaerg recreates the robbery with the inputs from all those who involved in the actual events. Another interesting thing about the film is its cinematography, the way each scene shot in different angles makes the robbery looks real. Overall, it's a nicely executed true story and highly recommended for Robbery/Heist movie fans.
Verdict: Good

My Girlfriend Is an Agent (2009) - 112 min

My Girlfriend Is An Agent (Korean: Chilgeup gongmuwon) is a South Korean romantic action film directed by Shin Tae-ra.
Starring Kim Ha-neul, Kang Ji-hwan, Elizabeth Sujin Ford, Jang Young-nam & Ryu Seung-ryong.
Ahn Soo-ji is a secret agent who keeps this little detail from her boyfriend. Fed up with her lies about where she is at and what she is doing, he breaks up with her and disappears from her life for three years. By coincidence, they bump into each other years later, while Ahn's on a mission to follow a Korean scientist who's suspected of selling a deadly virus to the Russians.
The Korean version of Mr & Mrs Smith. The acting is great from Kim Ha-neul and Kang Ji-hwan. The movie is fun, intelligent and action packed and I totally enjoyed it. The majority of laughs came from the pair as they constantly try to second guess the other one.
Verdict: Average

Murk (2005) - 120 min

Murk (Danish: Mørke) is a Danish psychological thriller film directed by Jannik Johansen.
Starring Nikolaj Lie Kaas, Nicolas Bro, Anne Sophie Byder, Lars Lunøe & Morten Lützhøft.
Julie is about to marry Anker, a man she recently met on the Internet. Shocking to everyone Julie committed suicide on her wedding night. Several months later, Her brother Jacob, a journalist goes through Julie's personal stuffs and finds a clue that Anker may not be all he appears to be.
The main reason to watch this flick is Nikolaj Lie Kaas. I really like his acting in Department Q series. Anyway the film has got some thrilling moments and only thing that disappoints me is the ending. Overall, it's a watchable investigation thriller movie.
Verdict: Average

The Wave (2008) - 107 min

The Wave (German: Die Welle) is a German thriller film directed by Dennis Gansel.
Starring Jürgen Vogel, Frederick Lau, Max Riemelt & Jennifer Ulrich.
During the school's project week teacher Rainer Wenger attempts to instruct his students about the dangers of fascism and autocracy, stages a bold experiment to show how easily such ideas can originate. Unfortunately the students take the experiment seriously and started causing trouble.
The Wave is a stunning film that really does manage to convey the power of an Autocracy and how someone could be caught up in it. The film became more and more interesting as it progresses and messages conveyed by the film were crystal clear. The direction was good and got some brilliant performances. Overall, it's a must watch.
Verdict: Great

Chronicle (2012) - 84 min

Chronicle is an American science fiction film directed by Josh Trank.
Starring Dane DeHaan, Alex Russell, Michael B. Jordan, Michael Kelly & Ashley Hinshaw.
The movie centers around three characters Andrew, Matt and Steve. The three bonds after they encounter a mysterious object that gives them supernatural powers. As they learn to control their abilities and use them to their advantage, their lives start to spin out of control.
It's a found footage, science-fiction movie and the shaky camera work actually disturbs first few minutes. But the camera work gets better as the movie progresses and some shots were mind blowing. The plot also gets interesting when they use their supernatural powers and the director did a fabulous job in maintaining that pace. Overall, Chronicle is an immensely enjoyable superhero movie and the teen element of the film is handled well.
Verdict: Good

One Wild Moment (2015) - 105 min

One Wild Moment (French: Un moment d'égarement) is a French comedy-drama film directed by Jean-François Richet.
Starring Vincent Cassel, François Cluzet, Alice Isaaz & Lola Le Lann.
Old friends Antoine and Laurent are spending their vacation in Corsica with their daughters Louna and Marie. It was all going well until Louna seduces Laurent. However, things get interesting when Antoine enlists his friend to figure out who is seducing his daughter.
For me it is more comedy than drama. The cinematography was excellent and has a strong screenplay that avoids the usual clichés. Vincent Cassel once again shows his acting ability and portraits the macho father character superbly. On the other hand Francois Cluzet character has so many comic moments which make this film more special. Overall, it's a good entertainer and I really enjoyed it. 
Verdict: Good

Courtroom Movies List

1) To Kill A Mockingbird (1962)
2) Philadelphia (1993)
3) Sleepers (1996)
4) Primal Fear (1996)
5) 12 Angry Men (1957)
6) Michael Clayton (2007)
7) The Judge (2014)
8) Fracture (2007)
9) The Client (2011)
10) A Few Good Men (1992)
11) A Time To Kill (1996)
12) The Verdict (1982)
13) The Devil's Advocate (1997)
14) The Accused (1988)
15) JFK (1991)
16) The Client (1994)
17) The Lincoln Lawyer (2011)
18) The Rainmaker (1997)
19) The Social Network (2010)
20) Jagged Edge (1985)
21) Erin Brockovich (2000)
22) The Reader (2008)
23) Runaway Jury (2003)
24) In The Name Of The Father (1993)

The Village (2004) - 108 min

The Village is an American psychological thriller film, written, produced and directed by M. Night Shyamalan.
Starring Bryce Dallas Howard, Joaquin Phoenix, Adrien Brody, William Hurt & Sigourney Weaver.
For years, the villagers had a pact with the creatures in the woods. As long as the villagers did not break their borders, the creatures will not attack. After a child dies from a curable disease, Lucius Hunt decides to break the pact in order to get medicines from another town to avoid such a tragedy from happening again.
This is the most underrated movie of Night Shyamalan. Actually, It's a wonderful movie if you are not comparing it with his previous works. Shyamalan did a fabulous job in keeping the intensity factor alive till the film ends. The best thing about the film is its special effects which was refreshing. Overall, it's a powerful and surprising movie, which explores the value of community and it's worth a shot.
Verdict: Good

Sports Movies List

1) The Wrestler (Wrestling)
2) Eddie The Eagle (Ski Jumping)
3) Invictus (Rugby)
4) Rocky (Boxing)
5) Moneyball (Baseball)
6) The Greatest Game Ever Played (Golf)
7) The Program (Cycling)
8) The Hustler (Cue Sports)
9) Rush (Racing)
10) McFarland, USA (Athletics)
11) K2 (Mountaineering)
12) Hoop Dreams (Basketball)
13) Wimbledon (Tennis)
14) Never Back Down (Martial Arts)
15) Invincible (American Football)

Circle (2015) - 87 min

Circle is an American psychological thriller film directed by Aaron Hann and Mario Miscione.
Starring Michael Nardelli, Carter Jenkins, Lawrence Kao, Allegra Masters & Julie Benz.
Fifty strangers wake up in a dark room, where they are standing in two concentric circles. Each person stands on a red circle and the ones who attempt to leave their individual circles are killed by an external force. The group itself is deciding who lives and who dies.
It's a game of death situation. The way the game plays out and how bad they want to survive the game makes the movie interesting. Anyway, the film keeps the suspense alive. It also shows about human selfishness and some social factors. Overall, it's a decent thriller that holds your attention easily.
Verdict: Average

Taxi (1998) - 85 min

Taxi is a French action-comedy film directed by Gérard Pirès.
Starring Samy Naceri, Frédéric Diefenthal, Marion Cotillard, Emma Sjoberg & Bernard Farcy.
Tells the story of two men in Marseilles, one an ex-pizza delivery boy who wants to be a taxi driver, the other a cop who wants to be a success. They are brought together when a group of German bank thieves descend on the city causing chaos in the police force.
It's a full on entertainer. The car chases are superbly done and shot and bring excitement to the story. The cast are likeable, even if the subplots tend to take over at times. There’s a pretty nice soundtrack throughout the movie. Anyway, Adam Sandler dupe was cool and Dhoom Hindi film is inspired from this movie.
Verdict: Average

The Hunt (2012) - 115 min

The Hunt (Danish: Jagten) is a Danish drama film directed by Thomas Vinterberg.
Starring Mads Mikkelsen, Alexandra Rapaport, Thomas Bo Larsen & Annika Wedderkopp.
Lucas, a teacher who had to work temporarily as a kindergarten assistant due to a school closure, recently divorced, but with many deer-hunting buddies and a cheerful participant in all the local traditions. But things go horribly wrong for Lucas because of an innocent lie.
It's a shocking story and difficult to guess how we may behave in a similar situation. This film illustrates the consequences of living in a closed community, How a little lie can affect a person's life and shows the mentality of people towards that lie. A gripping performance from Mikkelsen makes it a must watch movie.
Verdict: Great

Mechanic: Resurrection (2016) - 98 min

Mechanic: Resurrection is an American action thriller film directed by Dennis Gansel.
Starring Jason Statham, Jessica Alba, Tommy Lee Jones, Michelle Yeoh & Sam Hazeldine.
Arthur Bishop, who is now retired and living under the radar in Rio. Unfortunately, he's found by Crain's henchmen and asked him to take on a new job killing three men. Arthur refuses and disappears to Thailand; there, he meets Gina. The two immediately become romantically involved, but she's kidnapped by Crain's henchmen and Bishop is given an ultimatum to kill three most dangerous men in the world.
The story is simple and it's a usual action stuff from Statham. The locations were pretty awesome and nicely captured visuals makes it engaging. The film is watchable, because of the action sequences and Statham's killer charisma. Overall, it's a one man show from Statham and it's a visual treat.
Verdict: Mediocre

Casablanca (1942) - 102 min

Casablanca is an American romantic drama film directed by Michael Curtiz.
Starring Humphrey Bogart, Ingrid Bergman, Paul Henreid, Claude Rains & Conrad Veidt.
"Of all the gin joints in all the towns in all the world, she walks into mine"
The film tells the story of an American nightclub owner, Rick, who helps a friend to hide some transit letters which are used by refugees to escape from the Nazis. One of the transit letters was for his old lover Ilsa and her husband is a famed rebel. The only one who can help them to escape from this country is Rick.
One of the best classic love story that ever told. Bogart and Bergman were the two names that come to my mind when anyone talks about this movie. It's a perfect casting from the director and Bogart's dialogue delivery and his mannerism were fascinating. Bergman portraits the role of Ilsa and the film has some haunting songs. Overall, it's a must watch classic movie and highly recommended to true movie lovers.
Verdict: Great

Treasure Hunt Movies List

1) The Goonies
2) Indiana Jones Series
3) National Treasure Series
4) The Adventures Of Tintin
5) Sahara
6) Pirates Of The Caribbean Series
7) The Good, The Bad And The Ugly
8) Three Kings
9) Lara Croft: Tomb Raider Series
10) The Rundown
11) King Solomon's Mines
12) The Mummy Series
13) The Da Vinci Code
14) The Hobbit Series
15) Into The Blue
16) Fool's Gold
17) Black Sea
18) Kumiko, The Treasure Hunter
19) O Brother Where Art Thou
20) Midnight Crossing

Survival Movies Part 2

25) Apocalypto
26) Behind Enemy Lines
27) War Of  The Worlds
28) The Himalayas
29) North Face
30) Alive
31) Black Hawk Down
32) The Edge
33) Robinson Crusoe
34) Children Of Men
35) Backcountry
36) Jaws
37) In the Deep
38) Deep Blue Sea
39) The Mist
40) The Impossible
41) I Am Legend
42) Life Of Pi
43) Tremors
44) World Trade Center
45) Wild
46) Lone Survivor
47) Rescue Dawn
48) The Road

Survival Movies Part 1

1) The Martian
2) Everest
3) The Revenant
4) Into The Wild
5) Captain Phillips
6) Cast Away
7) In The Heart Of The Sea
8) No Escape
9) Mad Max Fury Road
10) The Swallows
11) Swiss Army Man
12) Tunnel
13) 127 Hours
14) The 33
15) 71
16) All Is Lost
17) Apollo 13
18) Buried
19) Eight Below
20) The Way Back
21) Against The Sun
22) Frozen(2010)
23) Gravity
24) The Grey

Road Movies List

1) In To The Wild
2) The Motorcycle Diaries
3) Duel
4) Easy Rider
5) Due Date
6) The Hangover
7) The Hitcher(2007)
8) Little Miss Sunshine
9) Mad Max
10) O Brother Where Art Thou
11) Road Trip
12) Dumb and Cumbersome
13) Vacation
14) Wild Boys
15) My Own Private Idaho
16) Thelma and Louise
17) One Week
18) Stand By Me
19) The Bucket List
20) Rain Man
21) We're the Killers
22) A Perfect World
23) Wild
24) Death Proof

Drug War (2012) - 110 min

Drug War (Chinese: Du zhan) is a Chinese-Hong Kong crime thriller film directed Johnnie To.
Starring Sun Honglei, Louis Koo, Huang Yi & Wallace Chung.
It tells the story of the uneasy partnership between Anti-Drug Unit police officer Zhang Lei and drug lord turned rat, Tin-ming Choi. Facing the death penalty on drug charges, Choi bargains with Zhang, offering up the entire regional drug network in exchange for a reduced sentence.
The background score and the climax scenes were outstanding. The film's midsection seems to be kind of slow pace which makes it a little dim. Otherwise, it could have been a better film. Overall, it's a watchable movie with some heavy gun shots towards the end.
Verdict: Average

Under the Shadow (2016) - 80 min

Under the Shadow is an internationally co-produced horror film directed by Babak Anvari.
Starring Narges Rashidi, Avin Manshadi, Bobby Naderi & Ray Haratian.
Tehran, 1988. Shideh looks after her daughter Dorsa while her husband Iraj, a doctor working for the military who has been assigned to an area of heavy fighting. As Iraqi missiles fall on the city, Dorsa insists they are being haunted by a supernatural creature called a djinn.
It is amazing to consider that this is Manshadi's debut. Shot in just 21 days with a limited budget, Under The Shadow is far better than what you anticipated. Narges Rashidi is captivating, while first time actress Avin Manshadi was fabulous with her role as a child faced with incomprehensible evil. There were some pretty good jump scare moments. Overall, it's a well executed horror thriller movie and I really enjoyed it.
Verdict: Good

Crime Investigation Movies Part 3

1)  Insomnia
2)  China Town
3)  Eastern Promises
4)  L.A Confidential
5)  The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo
6)  Gone Baby Gone
7)  Inside Man
8)  Gattaca
9)  Vertigo
10)  Brick
11)  Minority Report
12)  Department Q Trilogy

Crime Investigation Movies Part 2

1)  Marshland
2)  Prisoners
3)  The Silence
4)  Tell No One
5)  The Crimson Rivers
6)  Mystic River
7)  The Body
8)  JSA
9)  Zodiac
10)  Kiss Kiss Bang Bang
11)  Primal Fear
12)  Identity

Crime Investigation Movies Part 1

1)  Memories Of Murder
2)  Rear Window
3)  Gone Girl
4)  Spotlight
5)  The Silence Of Lamps
6)  Se7en
7)  The Usual Suspects
8)  Memento
9)  The Secret In Their Eyes
10)  Oldboy
11)  Fargo
12)  Shutter Island

Mind Twisting Movies List

1)  Predestination
2)  The Illusionist
3)  Source Code
4)  Time Crimes
5)  12 Monkeys
6)  Memento
7)  Exam
8)  Identity
9)  Triangle
10)  Inception
11)  The Jacket
12)  The Butterfly Effect
13)  The Others
14)  Run Lola Run
15)  Deja Vu
16)  Looper
17)  The Usual Suspects
18)  Enemy
19)  Shutter Island
20)  The Game
21)  Coherence
22)  The Machinist
23)  Stay
24)  Donnie Darko

Horror Ghost Movies List

1) The Conjuring
2) Insidious
3) Shutter
4) It Follows
5) The Haunting In Connecticut
6) The Possession
7) The Grudge
8) Mirrors
9) Paranormal Activity
10) The Orphanage
11) The Last Exorcism
12) The Exorcism Of Emily Rose
13) The Babadook
14) The Others
15) The Exorcist
16) The Amityville Horror
17) 1408
18) The Ring
19) Skeleton Key
20) The Evil Dead
21) Devil
22) Annabelle
23) Dead Silence
24) Mama