It's a well-known fact that Bollywood and other Indian film industry remakes many foreign language films and the list is huge, trust me. It's frustrating to see film fans debate and argue about how Indian films steals from foreign languages (mostly from Hollywood films). Yes, Bollywood remakes many American films, just as America remakes many other foreign language films especially Japanese horror films. 

I cannot think of blatant examples of copying. But there are people who have been heavily inspired by Indian cinema. "SlumDog Millionaire (2008)" director Danny Boyle has cited "Deewar" as a major source of inspiration. The brothers from Slum Dog Millionaire was supposed to be a tribute to the brothers from "Deewaar (1975)" . Martin Scorsese is known to have been a fan of Satyajit Ray and the realism in his movies. Satyajit Ray's 1967 script for a film to be called "The Alien", which was eventually cancelled after series  of discussion, is also widely believed to have been the inspiration for Steven Spielberg's E.T. (1982). Here are a few American movies that are obvious remakes/inspired by Indian films.

10. A Common Man (2013) Is A Remake Of 'A Wednesday (2008)'

"A Common Man (2013)" is an official remake of the Bollywood suspenseful thriller film "A Wednesday (2008)". Both are about a terrorist plant several bombs throughout the city and threatens to detonate them unless prisoners are released. The only differences are that "A Wednesday" did very good business at box-office and critically acclaimed whereas "A Common Man" failed to do so.

9. Win a Date With Tad Hamilton (2004) Is A Remake Of 'Rangeela (1995)'

"Rangeela (1995)" is about a lovable slacker who can't compete with a famous moviestar when it comes to winning the affections of a certain girl. "Win a Date With Tad  Hamilton (2004)" is about the exact same thing. The biggest difference is that in "Win a Date With Tad Hamilton" the girl wins a date with Tad Hamilton. In "Rangeela," the girl earns an audition for a part in the actor's new movie.

8. Hitch (2005) Is Inspired By 'Chhoti Si Baat (1975)'

Will Smith's "Hitch (2005)" was inspired by the Bollywood film "Chhoti Si Baat (1975)," although no one has said so publicly. "Chhoti Si Baat" is about a shy, young man who is unable to express his love for the girl he likes, even though the girl shows signs of reciprocating his feelings.  He tries to mimic a charming, suave ladies man, but fails hopelessly. He gets help from a man who makes it his business to help people change their lives.

7. Leap Year (2010) Is A Remake Of 'Jab We Met (2007)'

The creators of "Leap Year (2010)" claim it is not a remake of "Jab We Met (2007)," but the plot and scenes are way too similar for us to believe it. Both are about a heart-broken and serious guy who meets an extremely vivacious and talkative, silly girl who is determined to get to her boyfriend so she can propose to him. They fight. They stay at a hotel and have to share a room. They fall in love. They separate. Their lives are forever changed because of their brief time together. They reunite. The end. The only differences are that "Leap Year" takes place in Ireland and focuses on Irish traditions and "Jab We Met" has musical numbers.

6. Fear (1996) Is A Remake Of 'Darr (1993)'

Directed by late Yash Chopra, "Darr" is a 1993 Bollywood romantic psychological thriller film and one of Bollywood's biggest successes. Shah Rukh Khan created a character no one will ever copy. Shah Rukh Khan won acclaim for his performances in villainous roles as an obsessive boyfriend and a murderer, respectively.  Only in "Darr" do you wish the crazy stalker would win the girl and the protective husband would die.

"Darr (1993)" inspired "Fear (1996)," but many scenes are very similar. The biggest difference is the stalker becomes the boyfriend, whereas in "Darr" the poor crazy stalker doesn't get a chance with the girl. The obvious proof that "Fear" is a remake is when the stalker carves the girl's name on his chest, which famously originated in "Darr."

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We are in an age of superheroes, and it seems like everyone who is anyone has played the role. But which actors really look the part and have the personality to leap tall buildings in a single bound? Some of the biggest actors in Hollywood have played superheroes. But which actors were likely to play the part from a young age?

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10. Dave Franco

A string of high-profile TV work followed interspersed with appearances in some moderately successful movies, and he came to international prominence when he appeared as Eric Molson in the hit movie version of the cult TV series 21 Jump Street (2012).

Both Dave and his brother, James Franco, have played famous comic book characters from opposing companies. James played "Harry Osborn", best friend of Marvel Comics' "Peter Parker/Spider-man" and son of his arch nemesis, "The Green Goblin", in Sam Raimi's film trilogy.

9. Blake Lively

Blake Lively's husband, Ryan Reynolds, has already played a superhero, and it seems like the role would be a natural for her. Like the other actors in this list, she also has a personality that seems sweet, but deep down you wouldn't want to be a villain fighting her.

8. Liam Hemsworth

The actor has the genes to play a superhero, literally. His brother Chris may be better known as Thor in the recent films. Liam Hemsworth is currently starring in The Hunger Games films, and while he never dons a cape, he works to protect the woman he loves. He has that hot, brooding air about him that makes him completely believable as a superhero.

7. Naomie Harris

To date, she is best known to American audiences for her role as Tia Dalma in Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest (2006) and Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End (2007) and further international attention came her way when she was cast as Field Agent Eve in the twenty third James Bond film, Skyfall (2012). Naomie has all the features to be a female superhero.

6. Ryan Gosling

Gosling would make a perfect Cyclops for an X-men reboot because he is in his prime, good looking and has everything you would want in a leader. Like the others, Ryan Gosling also has the adorable personality and hot physique it takes to make fighting crime in a cape and cowl seem realistic and believable. 

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Marvel Studios and Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures once again team up for  "Guardians of the Galaxy", a much awaited superhero film based on the Marvel Comics superhero team of the same name. Starring Chris Pratt, Dave Bautista, Zoe Saldana, Michael Rooker, Lee Pace, Ophelia Lovibond, Glenn Close, Karen Gillan, Benicio Del Toro and John C. Reilly. The film will be directed by James Gunn, with the screenplay written by Nicole Perlman, Chris McCoy, and Gunn are set to star. 

It is intended to be the tenth installment in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Even though filming on Guardians of the Galaxy is set to begin soon, the casting is still somewhat of a jumble. An impressive array of talent considering the franchise itself is one of Marvel’s lesser known to the general public. So, let's get details about 10 superheroes and cast of Guardians Of The Galaxy.

Chris Pratt as Peter Quill / Star-Lord: The Guardians leader, Peter Quill has been established as a half-human, half-Spartoi. Quill was raised on Earth by his mother, until he witnessed her death at the hand of two aliens attempting to erase the “Spartoi bloodline”.

Zoe Saldana as Gamora: Gamora’s equally close ties to Thanos have led to her reputation as the most dangerous woman in the galaxy. A green skinned humanoid is the last of a species that was exterminated by a race known as the Badoon. She also happens to be a skilled assassin.

Benicio Del Toro as The Collector: The Collector also had the power of prophecy, allowing him to foresee the rise of a being powerful enough to pose a threat to the Elders: Thanos. To protect life in the universe, the Collector created a massive museum of countless life forms to keep them safe from Thanos. For a time, he even possessed one of the six Infinity Gems, unaware of its true power, until Thanos took it.

Dave Bautista as Drax the Destroyer: Drax the Destroyer began as Arthur Douglas, an innocent man with his family driving through the desert, when Thanos attacks them, killing Arthur. The Titans Mentor and Kronos capture Douglas’ wandering spirit and provide it with the powerful new body for the purpose of killing Thanos, granting him the new identity of Drax the Destroyer. 

Michael Rooker as Yondu: Yondu Udonta is a member of the Zatoan tribe, primitive beings native to Centauri IV. He functions as a hunter. His homeworld was the first planet to be colonized by humans that was outside Earth's solar system. Yondu is born in the late thirtieth century. Yondu's people had fled from contact with overwhelming earth colonizers who had begun arriving in 2940 A.D.

John C. Reilly as Rhomman Dey: Rhomann Dey was the leader of the Nova Corps of Xandar and one of its few survivors. When the Warlord Zorr attacked Xandar, he devastated it and killed many Xandarians including Dey's wife and child. Dey hunted Zorr and battled him.

Glenn Close as his Nova Corps supervisor: The Nova Centurion designated as 'Prime' is the highest-ranking member of the Nova Corps. The Nova Prime is endowed with a vast portion of the Nova-Force, and capable of Great feats of energy manipulation/Projection.

Lee Pace as Ronan the Accuser: Ronan was born on the planet Hala, the capital of the Kree Empire in the Greater Magellanic Cloud. Ronan is a member of the alien Kree race and a member of the Accuser Corps, who are the Kree equivalent of military governors and jurists. His rise through the ranks was extraordinary, and he eventually became the third-most powerful being in the Kree Empire.

Karen Gillan as Nebula: A brutal space pirate and mercenary, Nebula seized control of Sanctuary II, a massive spaceship previously under the command of Thanos. Thanos were believed to be dead at this point, and Nebula claimed that he had been her grandfather. Nebula's band of mercenaries and pirates consisted of Skunge, Kehl, Gunthar, and Levan.

Ophelia Lovibond has been cast in an unspecified role. Lloyd Kaufman will have a cameo in the film.

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What is Telekinesis (TK) or Psychokinesis (PK)? Do you remember the famous Jean Grey from X - Men films? She has the telepathic and telekinetic powers. Telekinesis, the production of motion in a body, apparently without the use of material force, a power long claimed by mediums and magicians. There have been a lot of films on the subject-ranging from horror to sci-fi to something in between. Here are 10 of the best and popular horror movies about telekinesis-the power to move objects with thought alone.

A Friendly Warning: Clean your stomach before you watch any of these movies. 

10. Queen Of The Damned (2002)

The Queen of the Damned, awakened by the sound of Lestat's music, wakes to a new world. As one who has read the first five vampire chronicles, I must admit some disappointment. No with Aaliyah, who was wonderful as Akasha, or Stewart Townsden. But with whoever brought the book to the screen. The facts were wrong (Lestat's maker, for one) while some were altogether missing (the story of the twins).

9. The Fury (1978)

There are two people that possess psychic powers. One is Gillian Bellaver and the other is Robin Sandza. Robin gets kidnapped and his father Peter goes looking for him. But all those experiments done by a certain Childress have made Robin a completely different man. The Fury (1978) is a Brian De Palma film. It's based on the novel by John Farris.

8. The Dreamescape (1984)

The story concerns a project that allows telepaths to enter into the dreams of others. Inside these dreams they are able to help/harm the individuals from/with their nightmares. Dennis Quaid plays a young Alex Gardner who possesses the gift of telepathy. Under the study of Max Von Sydow and Kate Capshaw (forgot how attractive she was), Alex enters the patient's dreams and tries to help them. But with this ability, there are others that would use it as a weapon. When the President (Eddie Albert) begins having haunting nightmares, can someone help him escape his dreams before it's too late?

7. The Exorcist III (1990)

"The Exorcist III" film follows the friendship between Father Dyer and Detective Kinderman. Meanwhile a serial killer is running around Georgetown gruesomely murdering the city's residents. Kinderman is called into duty and is puzzled by the brutal slayings. That is until he follows the clues and they lead him to a very unlikely place. Kinderman's faith in man is tested as he continues on throughout this bizarre and seemingly never ending case. The exorcist III combines true character development with crime drama, horror, and suspense, utterly perfect movie making.

6. Prince Of Darkness (1987)

"Prince Of Darkness" tells the story of a group of scientists sent to a church which is holding a cylinder of green fluid embodying the son of Satan, slowly the group is taken over one by one, as the survivors struggle to survive, trapped in the church by zombie like vagrants (featuring Alice Cooper), as the evil offspring tries to bring his daddy into the living world. Oh yeah, there's also something about a warning from the future. Sounds ridiculous I know but with Carpenter's deft handling this is a taut and genuinely atmospheric thriller with the same claustrophobic intensity he created in "The Thing."

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I know it's too early to list out 2014 fantasy films as we are still waiting for this year's most anticipated fantasy adventure film "The Hobbit: The Desolation Of Smaug". But it's never too early for the films that we should look forward to the coming years. The fantasy adventure genre has always been well received by fans all over the world. So I wanted to make a list of the most anticipated and upcoming fantasy adventure films in 2014 and 2015. This might not be accurate list, with time new films will be added. So please feel free to suggest.

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10. Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters 2 (2014)

"Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters 2" comes to theaters in 2014 and stars Jeremy Renner, Gemma Arterton. The film is directed by Tommy Wirkola. After heaving the worldwide gross of Hansel and Gretel north of the $200 million mark (on the comparatively slim budget of $50 million), thereby guaranteeing a Hansel & Gretel sequel. Hansel (Jeremy Renner) and Gretel (Gemma Arterton) will return to doing what they do best: hunting evil witches in the dark woods of Germany. 

What do you think? Are you excited to see Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters 2? Or should they have stopped with the first one?

9. Beauty And The Beast (2014)

"Beauty And The Beast" is an upcoming fairy tale fantasy film directed by "Silent Hill" and "Brotherhood of the Wolf" director Christophe Gans, starring Vincent Cassel and Léa Seydoux. The fairy tale was most famously brought to screens in 1946 with French filmmaker Jean Cocteau’s fantasy masterpiece La Belle et la Bête (Beauty and the Beast) and, of course, later in Disney’s 1991 animated classic. French favorite Gérard Depardieu is also set to co-star.

8. The Last Witch Hunter (2014)

"The Last Witch Hunter" is directed by Breack Eisner and starring Vin Diesel. The story follows an immortal witch hunter (Vin Diesel), who teams up with his sworn enemy, a witch, to stop the coverns of New York City to unleash a deadly plague on humanity. The screenplay for The Last Witch Hunter was written by Priest-scribe Cory Goodman. It landed on the 2010 Black List of the best unproduced screenplays.

7. World Of Warcraft (2015)

"World Of Warcraft" is a movie version of the popular role-playing game World of Warcraft, by Blizzard Entertainment has been in development for years. Sam Raimi was initially attached as a director, but had to drop out because of his involvement in "Oz The Great and Powerful". Charles Leavitt (the writer behind upcoming fantasy flick Seventh Son) is reportedly now on board to wrangle the script into shape. The film will be directed by Duncan Jones.

6. Into The Woods (2015)

"Into the Woods" is an upcoming fairy tale adventure film based eponymous 1987 stage musical by the legendary Stephen Sondheim (Sweeney Todd) and James Lapine. The film will be directed by Rob Marshall, starring Emily Blunt, James Corden, Johnny Depp, Meryl Streep and Daniel Huttlestone. Several famous fairy tales weaved into one: Little Red Riding Hood, Cinderella, Jack and the Beanstalk and Rapunzel all make an appearance in the story of a baker and his wife who try to reverse a curse on their family in order to have a child. Hollywood legend Meryl Streep plays the coveted role of the witch, while Johnny Depp plays the big bad wolf of the musical!

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10 new screenshots and images from Robert Schwentke’s R.I.P.D. is adapted from Peter M. Lenkov’s graphic novel, the live action comedy centers on the newly-deceased Detective Nick Walker (Ryan Reynolds) and his veteran partner Sheriff Roy Pulsifer (Jeff Bridges) as officers of the Rest in Peace Department. Also starring Mary-Louise Parker, Kevin Bacon, Marisa Miller and James Hong, R.I.P.D. opens July 19th.  Hit the jump to check out the new images from R.I.P.D.

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Here's the list 10 upcoming mysterious and tension filled films to keep you on the edge of your seat wondering what will happen next.

10. Panda Eyes (2013)

"Panda Eyes" is an upcoming suspense thriller directed by Isabel Coixet and starring Sophie Turner, Rhys Ifans, Geraldine Chaplin, Jonathan Rhys Meyers and Claire Forlani. The big screen debut of Sophie Turner, who plays Sanja Stark in the hugely successful HBO series Game of Thrones. The mystery thriller is based on Cathy MacPhail’s young adult novel Another Me.

"The beautiful Fay (Sophie Turner) finds it increasingly disturbing that people keep mentioning to her conversations she is convinced she never had, or saying that they saw her in a certain place she know’s she hadn’t been at that time. Does she have a Doppelgänger - or is she losing her mind?"

9. Gallows Hill (2013)

"Gallows Hill" is an upcoming horror-mystery thriller directed by Víctor García and starring Peter Facinelli, Nathalia Ramos, Sophia Myles, Sebastian Martínez and Tatiana Renteria. The screenplay for Gallows Hill was written by Richard D’Ovidio, who was also responsible for the 2001 horror movie, Thir13en Ghosts.

"Widower David (Peter Facinelli) flies to Columbia with his new fiancée Lauren (Sophia Myles) to retrieve his teenage daughter Jill (Nathalia Ramos), who ran away from home. When a car collision leaves them helpless in a shadowy roadhouse, they soon learn that the old innkeeper has imprisoned a young girl in the basement. The family’s decision to free her has unforeseen consequences…"

8. Paranoia (Aug 16TH, 2013)

"Paranoia" is an upcoming white collar thriller directed by Robert Luketic and starring Liam Hemsworth, Gary Oldman, Josh Holloway, Amber Heard and Harrison Ford.

"The story centers on Adam Cassidy (Liam Hemsworth), a regular white collar worker, who just wants to advance from the lower ranks of the giant Wyatt Corporation. When his ruthless boss, Nicholas Wyatt (Gary Oldman) forces him to spy on his corporate rival and former mentor Jock Goddard (Harrison Ford), Adam very soon finds out that he is nothing but a pawn in other men’s merciless corporate games. A pawn easy to sacrifice…"

7.  Horns (Oct 11TH, 2013)

"Horns" is an upcoming supernatural thriller directed by Alexandre Aja and starring Daniel Radcliffe, Juno Temple, Kelli Garner, James Remar and Max Minghella. Based on Joe Hill’s eponymous novel, Horns stars Daniel Radcliffe in another post-Harry Potter expansion of his acting over.

"Radcliffe plays Ig Perrish, a man accused of raping and murdering his girlfriend. In a strange twist of fate of the accused, he wakes up one morning with horns growing out of his head which give him the ability to make people confess their sins. In order to prove his innocence, Ig must use these horns to locate the true perpetrator of the crime and ensure justice reigns."

6. Oldboy (Oct 25TH, 2013)

"Oldboy" is an upcoming remake of the Korean thriller directed by Spike Lee and starring Josh Brolin, Sharlto Copley, Hannah Ware, Rami Malek and Michael Imperioli.   Familiar Lee collaborator Samuel L. Jackson has also been added to the cast. Old Boy is a remake of the modern South Korean classic Oldeuboi (2003). The latter was helmed by Chan-wook Park, and awarded the Grand Prix of the Jury at the 57th Cannes Film Festival. 

"Without any apparent reason Joe Doucett (Josh Brolin) is kidnapped and imprisoned on his daughter’s birthday. After being held captive for fifteen years, he embarks on an obsessive mission to find the reason for his imprisonment upon his release. Soon he finds out that his kidnapper has plans for him far more tortuous than solitary confinement."

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In the fiction world, a fish out of water theme is a story pattern that puts the lead character in a world totally outlandish to the world he or she is customary. Commonly a vehicle for comedy, it can also be used in other genres including drama, romance, action and science fiction. This is the list of Comedies about Fathers and Father Figures Parenting Children from late 80s to present.

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10. Daddy Day Care (1999)

*** Wonderful, Funny, Cute Family Film ***

"Daddy Day Care" is an Eddie Murphy movie about a man and his friend who are fired from their cereal-making jobs after making a putrid cereal. So, they decide to open up a daycare to support their families. The daycare steadily grows, so this worries their competition, Miss Harridan. So, she calls the childcare officer twice, and both times they slide out. But, the third time he tells them that they need to get a bigger building.

Daddy Day Care, is a very funny and hilarious movie. It is a movie suitable for people of all ages. Yeah it does take about 5 minutes to get going, but that is all. Many people walk into a movie and expect it to be funny the first second that the movie gets started. It tops it all off when men watch the kids. I saw it on opening night and I enjoyed. So please spend some money and see the movie. I guarantee you, you will love this movie, if you love movies.

9. Jersey Girl (2004)

*** Not Perfect, But Entertaining Drama ***

"Jersey Girl" was a pleasant surprise, and one of Kevin Smith's best efforts. There is still far too much vulgarity for my liking, but this is a vast improvement as far I'm concerned. I liked the background story of Affleck and Jennifer Lopez's characters. It really sets the tone for the movie well, and gave us a valuable lesson. Don't work yourself too hard, because you'll miss out on the important things in life.

Affleck's character is the comically archetypal Big Shot at the beginning who makes the progression to the equally archetypal Good Guy by the end. It's been done a thousand times. That doesn't exclude it from being good, but it doesn't help it either. Jersey Girl is a sentimental ball of easy jokes and played out storylines. It's fairly enjoyable to watch, but don't waste your money if you can help it.

8. Cheaper by the Dozen (2003)

*** A Nice Film For The Whole Family To Enjoy ***

Have you ever needed a movie where you just need to take a breath and relax? Well, Cheaper by the Dozen is your answer. It is packed with comedy that will blow the family away and the best thing about it is it's rated 'G'. So it's great for a family party. The movie is great and everyone acted well. The worst actor would have to be 'Bonnie Hunt' she played the mom, and didn't do really well as her. The best actor would have had to be 'Steve Martin' and 'Hilary Duff' as they put a great effort into the movie. 

Everything that can happen does happen and for a while their lives have been going downhill. But, love pulls this family together and the wrongs are righted. So, even though it's not the best family film, it's worth watching with your family for a good laugh and a good time. It's sweet, funny and never fails to make me think about family.

7. The Pacifier (2005)

*** Doesn't Quite Get There But Still Fun ***



The Pacifier is one of those cookie-cutter star vehicle endeavors that could've been made while the whole cast and crew were asleep. The acting is either over-the-top  or zombie-style with very little in between. A supporting character from the kids' school was just plain puzzling in his behavior. There are so many improbabilities and irregularities in the story that all we can do is examine the work as a whole and when we do, in spite of all the problems, we can't help but smile a little. The kids are cute and Diesel, in spite of himself, seems to have an endearing quality that emerges as the film progresses. 


Vin Diesel is very good in this movie. Lauren Graham is also good as the school principal and love interest for Diesel. I am not a Gilmore Girl watcher but I think Graham is very appealing in this movie alone and I would like to see more of her. Sure the story doesn't bear much scrutiny, but this movie is just plain fun to watch.

6. The Game Plan (2007)

*** Funny, Touching And Pretty Good Film ***

Dwayne Johnson plays Joe Kingman, an unbelievably rich football player who has everything a rich football player could want: Money, expensive furniture, and even a bulldog named Spike. If you were him, you would be living in heaven. But then you would be living in Hell if you found out that you had a daughter who just happened to show up on your doorstep. Talk about scary. Just like any other movie about a man who finds out that he has a daughter, their relationship doesn't always go according to plan. But as the movie continues, the relationship spreads and soon they all live happily ever after.

I recommend this movie because is entertaining and have a nice feeling about it so if you want to be a away from those bad crimes, horror and action movie this is the perfect escape.

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A teaser trailer for director Ridley Scott's upcoming "The Counselor" hit the web today, and based on its star power and sumptuous cinematography, it looks like it will be stellar. Features Brad Pitt, Natalie Dormer, Michael Fassbender, Cameron Diaz, Penélope Cruz, Javier Bardem, Dean Norris, John Leguizamo. The Counselor comes to theaters October 25th, 2013. Here's the list of introduction screenshots of each member of the 'The Counseler'. 

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