Lesser Known Movies you must watch - 29

Coherence

Cast: No big star-cast to mention here, even budget of the movie is USD 50,000 but you are in for a treat

 

When I started writing this blog, I thought I will introduce you to those movies that must be watched not only because they didn’t get the sheer credit but also to give appreciations to some of the genius ideas that are not getting saleable even if they are presented so subtly. This is one of those movies which even though I have watched recently but have become a huge fan and will surely rate it amongst the top movies that I have seen. Now, before I jump further, please note that this movie is made with a mere budget of 50 K in the year 2013 which means you cannot expect too much of visual effect’s from this but when I tell you that this is truly one of the best presented science fiction thriller , I mean each and every word of it.

Coherence in English dictionary means quality of being logical and consistent which will be subtly presented in this move with the help of a fictional miller’s comet (Similar to Haley’s comet) that is passing over California with a group of Eight friends reunited after a long time to have dinner. Now, you guys would have to go through the concept of Schrodinger Cat which is a paradoxical experiment devised by Erwin Schrodinger in mid-19 century to understand a little bit of what will happen in the movie , although you can avoid it as the reference will be given in the movie as well. Now, coming back to the plot, as these friends have their dinner discussing about what’s going on within their lives a power cut occurs which starts unfolding things as the power cut occurs everywhere except one house that is two blocks down the street. One of the character Hugh whose brother is a scientist warned him to contact him immediately if any uncertain events happens during Comet passing by. But, due to power cut, no phones (they are broken due to the comet phenomenon), no internet and only one house at the end of the street having electricity , Hugh decide to take help of them so that he can call his brother story starts getting messy from here. Be prepared to find some untidy camera work as it’s a very low budget movie but the concept itself will keep you to the edge of your seat for full 85 minutes.

In the end I can say, you don’t need a big budget to present an idea that is strong an powerful and Hollywood really does that by bringing in such movies once in a while. Do watch this and share your reviews comments.

 

 

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Lesser Known Movies you must watch - 28

Monsieur Verdoux (One murder makes a villain; millions, a hero)
 

Cast: Charlie Chaplin (Director, Producer, Screenplay writer, Actor – One Man Show)

Monsieur Verdoux (1947) is one of the movies close to my heart as it is one of the movies where Charlie Chaplin not only enacted (silent movie) but actually spoke (There are other movies also in which he spoke like Limelight, Great Dictator and boy he spoke well in these). Most of us knows about Great Dictator although I would surely write a review of that movie as well in coming days but Monsieur Verdoux is one of the big time unknown movies as everybody relates Charlie Chaplin with either Modern Times or Circus or Gold Rush but the interesting part is that this is one of those movies for which he received Academy Nomination for Best Screenplay. Now why Monsieur Verdoux is one of the finest Black n White sound film is because Charlie Chaplin himself played a cynical man that supports his family by trying to lure rich women for their money and murdering them (this story is loosely based on serial killer Henri Landru if you are interested in reading about). This is a complete end to end entertaining black comedy and you will find the range of Charlie Chaplin who although is known for his comic timing will show the other side of his i.e. dark, raunchy side.

Also, Mr. Chaplin has made much better movies in his later years of acting carrier although those movies were not recognized this being one of them. Movie begin with Henry Verdoux being Bank-teller is being laid off and to support his family he turns on the ruinous path of marrying and murdering wealthy widows. One of the family becomes suspicious of this in the very beginning but doesn’t have any identity of Monsieur Verdoux. Throughout the 120 minutes of screen time you will see Mr. Chaplin running around and trying to lure some more girls. He will also try to create a drug that can help him killing the person without raising any suspicion of the them being murdered but them dying of natural causes.

Monsieur Verdoux will meet a girl who has just lost her husband and has been released from prison on whom he will try to use the poison but realizing that she had been a devoted wife during the time her husband was helpless, he will help her with money and food showing his good side. During the next 30-40 minutes final sequence which I will leave for you to watch , once Verdoux is captured finally and is being sentenced in the courtroom , the final speech of his about comparing the murder’s with the ones that happens during wars ,is stunning and will change your perspective. Enjoy the movie and share your comments and reviews.

 

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