Johnny English

Release date : 11th April, 2003

Cast : Rowan Atkinson

Director : Peter Howitt

Johnny English is a 2003 spy action comedy film. It is the first installment of the Johnny English film series and serves as a parody/homage to the spy genre, mainly the James Bond film series as well as Atkinson’s Mr. Bean character. The plot revolves around a clumsy daydreamer by the name of Johnny English, who works for the Secret Spy Agency. When all the British Top Spies are killed, they ask Johnny to take over the case to investigate a mysterious rich evil french man by the name of Pascal Sauvage. Johnny’s only help is from his loyal partner and a beautiful, mysterious spy woman. The film’s plot is surprisingly good but you wish, there is more laughs at times. It met with mixed reviews from critics but was commercially successful. Due to its commercial success, it was followed by two sequels, Johnny English Reborn and Johnny English Strikes Again, in 2011 and 2018, respectively. If you are bored, this is something that might make you laugh. It is a jovial and fun movie to watch overall.

3 Idiots

Release date : 25 December 2009

Cast : Aamir Khan, Madhavan, Sharman Joshi, Kareena Kapoor

Director : Rajkumar Hirani

3 Idiots is a 2009 Indian Hindi-language coming-of-age comedy-drama film. The film follows the friendship of three students at an Indian engineering college and is a satire about the social pressures under an Indian education system. The film is narrated through parallel dramas, one in the present and the other ten years in the past. Very much a character-driven piece, which not only makes the laughs bigger but also earns a deeper involvement. 3 Idiots received widespread critical and commercial success, and also became one of the few Indian films at the time to become successful in East Asian markets such as China and Japan. Such a well-made movie, definitely a must watch for all, the young and the old.

Golmaal Again

Release date : 20th October, 2017

Cast : Ajay Devgn, Parineeti Chopra, Arshad Warsi, Tusshar Kapoor, Kunal Khemu, Shreyas Talpade, Tabu

Director : Rohit Shetty

Golmaal Again is a 2017 Indian Hindi-language supernatural action comedy film, and is the fourth instalment of the Golmaal franchise. Five orphan men return to the orphanage they grew up in to attend their mentor’s funeral. However, they encounter the ghost of a childhood friend, Khushi, and help her attain salvation. The gags alternate between being truly funny and averagely routine but you find yourself laughing uncontrollably because each of the actors here is a delight to watch. Whether it’s the lisping Lakshman (Shreyas) or the bully Gopal, who is petrified of ghosts, everyone is so proficient, you can’t help but smile at their antics. The dialogue is pedestrian but witty. If you are looking for substance, then this one has no logic, only magic. But, if you’re looking to just laugh and be merry, Golmaal will again do the trick.

Chennai Express

Release Date : 8th  August, 2013

Cast : Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone

Director : Rohit Shetty

Chennai Express is a 2013 Indian Hindi-language action comedy film.The film is about Rahul, a young man, who sets out to immerse his late grandfather’s ashes at Rameshwaram. However, when he helps Meena, a runaway bride, board a train, he has to face the anger of her criminal family. They both eventually fall in love with each other. Chennai Express is a pleasant and likable film in parts. Rohit has used everything to add comedy to the film. There is Southern tadka, there is north Indian masala, there are dwarfs and fatsos and there is SRK doing drunken comedy.  If you love mindless comedy, action, drama and romance, you must watch this film. It is a complete family entertainer.

Lights Out

Release Date : 21st July, 2016

Cast : Teresa Palmer, Gabriel Bateman, Billy Burke, Maria Bello

Director : David Sandberg

Lights Out is a 2016 American supernatural horror thriller film. It is based on Sandberg’s 2013 short film of the same title. Rebecca and her boyfriend try to investigate the connection between her mother and her imaginary friend, Diana, after her stepfather is murdered by a supernatural entity. The film received positive reviews from critics, with many praising the direction, screenplay, acting, photography and musical score. It’s full of scares and if you put attention to them, they are the kind of scares that you really fear when you are a kid. The cinematography was good, dark scenes pretty clear, intense sound effects well achieved. Lights Out is one of the greatest horror movies ever.

MAMA

Release Date : 8th February, 2013

Director :  Andrés Muschietti

Mama is a 2013 supernatural horror film based on 2008 Argentine short film Mamá. The film follows two young girls abandoned in a forest cabin, fostered by an unknown entity that they fondly call “Mama”, which eventually follows them to their new suburban home led by two adults after their uncle retrieves them. Mama received generally positive reviews from critics, with many praising the performances and atmosphere, with criticism for plot and writing. The film works brilliantly as a psychological thriller, which constantly plays with your mind. It does not resort to cheap gore or clichéd ghost appearances to give you the creeps. He leaves you shell-shocked instead as he plays around with shadows, mysterious evil noises and baffling supernatural occurrences. Mama is atmospheric and the haunting mood of the film impressively never goes down. Mama is a treat for intense horror movie buffs.

Lage Raho Munna Bhai

Release Date : 1st September, 2006

Cast : Sunjay Dutt, Arshad Warsi, Vidya Balan

Director : Rajkumar Hirani

Lage Raho Munna is a 2006 Indian comedy-drama film along with romance, and is the follow-up to the 2003 film Munna Bhai M.B.B.S. The lead character in the film starts to see the spirit of Mahatma Gandhi. Through his interactions with Gandhi, he begins to practice what he refers to as Gandhigiri to help ordinary people solve their problems. Munna Bhai, an underworld don falls in love with a radio jockey but lies to her about being a true Gandhian. Although he ends up hurting her, he also undergoes a change and genuinely begins helping people. It is a film for people of all ages, timeless in its appeal as it aims straight for the inherent hope and goodness in all of us. It shows the Gandhi in all of us, shows things we have to choose to ignore. It makes you feel good about yourself and what you have.

Salaam Namaste

Release Date : 9th September, 2005

Cast : Saif Ali Khan, Preity Zinta

Director : Siddharth Anand

Salaam Namaste is a 2005 Indian romantic comedy film. The film tells the story of two young and modern Indians, Nick and Ambar, who have left their homes to make a life on their own in Melbourne, Australia. The story follows one year of their lives, dealing with their problems and relationships, from their first meeting at a wedding ceremony, to their decision to move in together without marriage, to their break-up upon discovering that Ambar is pregnant. However, their tenancy agreement forces them to live together in an awkward relationship. It is on par with any well-made Hollywood rom-com . The film addresses two very controversial issues in India: live-in relationships and premarital pregnancy, yet does not try to emphasise them or take them too seriously. It is brilliantly shot, with great production values, great cinematography, light and beautiful songs, and well-cast actors. While it turns into a dramatic feature, it never forgets to remain modern. The emotions of the film are reserved and not overly cheap. They are natural and consistently flavoured with great comedy.

Dil Chahta Hai

Release Date : 10th August, 2001

Cast : Aamir Khan, Saif Ali Khan, Akshaye Khanna, Preity Zinta

Director : Farhan Akhtar

Dil Chahta Hai is a 2001 Indian coming-of-age drama film with romance and comedy. The film is set in modern-day urban Mumbai and Sydney, and focuses on a major period of transition in the romantic lives of three college-graduate friends. It performed moderately in the urban areas of the country compared to the rural areas, which was attributed by critics to the city-oriented lifestyle depicted in which all the characters are from rich or upper middle class families. Since its release, the film has become a cult classic. The movie is like a breath of fresh air, and is truly and definitely one of the great film Bollywood has produced. It has terrific acting and an incredibly touching plot that keeps you going throughout the whole film.

Dhoom 3

Release date : 20th December, 2013

Cast : Aamir Khan, Katrina Kaif, Abhishek Bhachchan, Uday Chopra

Director : Vijay Krishna Acharya

Dhoom 3 is a 2013 Indian hindi-language action thriller film. It is the third installment the Dhoom series and the sequel to Dhoom and Dhoom 2. Sahir, a circus entertainer, robs a corrupt bank in Chicago in order to avenge his father’s death. However, his troubles increase when Inspector Jai and Ali suspect him of the robbery. Abhishek Bhachchan and Uday Chopra reprise their roles as protagonists Jai and Ali. Aamir Khan while playing a double role acts as an antagonist. In a line, the movie is strictly a one time watch. The film was built taking the basic Dhoom template – a cop and his sidekick chasing a clever thief – and put it in a new (more extravagant) situation.