"Fly me to Polaris" movie review

Title: FLY ME TO POLARIS
Released Year: 1999
Directed by: Jingle Ma
Cast: Cecilia cheung, Richie ren 
Cinematography: Jingle Ma and Kwong-hung Chan
Music: Peter Kam
Visual Effects: Eddy Wong- visual effects supervisor
                     Victor Wong -visual effects supervisor
Language: Cantonese



Plot: Fly Me To Polaris is a movie that revolves around relationship between blind and mute man named (Onion) who seems to have an innocence charm but his actions are indeed strong. Onion is accompanied with his beloved nurse named (Autumn) who takes care of him with much affection but she does not realize that Onion is in love with her although she shares the mutual feelings. Their friendship grows in the one year 26 days but his fate does not remain longer until one day he meets with an accident and dies. He then leaves to heaven getting a chance to have trip in the Polaris but before experiencing this, Angel will give him chance to return Earth accomplishing all his unfulfilled desires through borrowing other's identity as nobody would recognize his past but with one condition of not feeling regretful after his 5 days journey is expired. Onion promises him describing his thoughts towards Autumn and his last wish to see her. Then the story unfolds between the two when Onion returns how he manages to reveal his true identity towards Autumn and how the story ends with tragic note that Onion will finally mix with meteor shower. 

Review: If you want to travel in the world of Love then this is the perfect opportunity for you. Fly Me To Polaris has got that gifted narrated structure which will even move strong hearts. I appreciate the way Jingle Ma has put his efforts towards screenplay that it has flown without any occurrence of distractions. Even though the movie has been narrated in a complex emotions but Jingle Ma has still managed to generate humor that gives relief to the plot especially the scene where Onion and Angel converse. 

Cinematography was splendid pertaining to the characters emotions that was beautifully captured and made me completely involved during the close up shots of the movie. The Aesthetic tone of this movie has added huge benefits for applying pleasing sense in every visual image. This movie does not require the much work of visual effects of course except in some scenes when Richie ren fades away in the Act 3 and when he meets with an accident then his soul is surrendered to the heaven in Act 2. To enhance the characters expressions or their appearance that should fit according to the situations, then cinematography has to be quite experimental and Jingle Ma has proved his best. 

Cecilia cheung and Richie  ren on screen chemistry has sizzled at its peak. They are natural performers, they are the key to bring success to film. Pertaining to every situation their expressions has been carried out throughout the screenplay so well that it will imprint in audience mind as an unforgettable watching experience. Cecilia cheung's although its a debut movie, but she has given out her performance as a versatile personality. She might have completely involved in the story or she wouldn't needed any artificial equipment to generate tears from her eyes. Richie ren's acting ability has frankly being dominated by Cecila cheung. If I cried or anyone cried is because of Cecilia cheung. Richie ren's beautiful melody for this movie has remained as remarkable contribution towards the soundtrack. Based on sympathetic characterization of Onion, Jingle ma approach towards Richie ren was best choice. No wonder the feeling was in depth, because characterizations have given immense weight to the story line. 

Peter Kam's beautiful sound track with the combination of Richie ren's vocals was at total bliss and joy. The pleasing songs has completely suited the story line including characters. However in my opinion, the movie still lacks in terms of Dr. Woo's role. Perhaps Dr. Woo has nothing to do in this story he is not villain, neither he is killer. He is not even a person who can befriend Autumn and helps her to confess love for Onion. If Dr. Woo would be an extra ingredient to spice up the story line, then I am so sorry Jingle Ma has failed in this part. 

Final Rating: My rating of this movie will go for 8/10. Two marks are missing here because of unnecessary humor generation in Act 2 which was not fitting the story and Dr. Woo's character which was not helping the screenplay to generate curiosity. Apart from these two, if you're pretty emotional then you need to carry piece of tissue paper to wipe your eyes because, everyone will go through an emotional journey in the world of truly blessed love. 

Life in Metro

Nobody cares about each other, neither no one has enough time to greet each other. Life in city is so hectic we even don't realize that we fell sick. Every single minute I always wish to go out for touring in the country side where I can be surrounded by birds, trees and lovely breeze.

I just begin to realize that my life is going no where even though I am in one of the most busiest South Indian city Hyderabad. While the work pressure is increasing in an extent, I am waiting for a moment where I can get a chance to take some time off for my personal space.

I was very protective myself I never gave chance to people to occupy my personal space. In the older generation people had friends, hanging out to movie theatres or bunking the college. At least I thank God that I have been provided to experience minimum childhood life.

I never thought one day after growing into adult, I would ever accept challenging job. I used to envy people who were employed. My teachers always told me that "student life will never come back". I sighed with boredom. But now I would want to wish that time reverts to the past again and I could become kid.

I never enjoyed class works, home works, projects and exams. Each and every single second I used to always complain and regret about my life. Due to this, I lost my precious moments. Ever since I got the job I have no time to look after myself.

I went to Art Of living classes, attended satsangs I thought I would change better. I feel completely lonely, nobody talks to me, nobody gives me comfort. Is this how adult life would be????

Heart was filled up with joy and tears

Yesterday Sunday, night at 7PM Telugu Late actor Uday kiran's last movie "Chitram Cheppina Katha" audio has launched at Banjara Hills, Prasad Labs. I don't understand any feeling wandering inside me up and down. I was feeling happy that I could attend this function, at some point I felt very sad that there is no presence of Uday Kiran.

Yesterday evening I received one message from Jyothi Mam (Who happens to be profound psychological consellor) on Facebook stating that "Chitram Cheppina Katha" audio launch is going to take place, so she invited me. I was happy to accept this invitation then my thoughts drove on his wife Visheeta, so I asked her whether she would be coming too. Jyothi Mam said "Yes".

I sprang up from my bed, to get ready as soon as possible. Then I immediately went to bedroom, spread this information  to my sister also. Me and my sister were fans of Uday Kiran since our early age of childhood. I know Banjara Hills would be far distance from my home. But for Uday kiran anything we can do. It took lot of time to convince my mother. Initially, she did not accept she yelled out defending her rejection that "Why the hell you want to be there? When he is dead, what's the point?". I can understand her statement too, but I was helpless. I stood there freezing like statue and I said firmly that "Mom, he is my favorite hero I have to be there". I became more emotional tears filled up my eyes. My Mom thought I am insane. She agreed but not with whole heart. Me and my sister took car, drove to destiny along with driver. I was getting phone calls from Jyothi Mam, she was asking me that am I on the way?

After reaching to Banjara Hills we missed the address, thanks to smartphones, through GPS we could track down the address. Opposite to us, I found Uday Kiran's poster welcoming people for his movie's audio launch. My heart was overwhelmed. We rushed there as soon as possible that's it we reached.

Me and my sister were walking inside, as I was walking my legs and hands were trembling I could hear my heart beat was rapidly increasing. There she was Mrs.Visheeta Uday Kiran who wore cream colored dress, with such an innocent charm welcoming me and my sister. She embraced me into her arms and greeted me with much care. On the other side I saw her mother who wore pink colored saree and she recognized me "Madhurima right? So good to see you here". Jyothi Mam also embraced me, told me "Please sit beside Visheeta she needs you". My feelings towards her were intense I could possibly involve in her emotions she was happy, yet she was sad. I would appreciate her humble nature she was helping me and my sister to find comfortable chairs. Visheeta told me "Madhu this mala (spiritual chain) was Uday's. He used to wear this every time it happens to be spiritual for blessings. Today I am wearing this I could feel his presence". Looking at her pale eyes, I did not understand what to say. Should I console her? Or should I appreciate her love towards him? Should I treat her as my hero for being strong woman? But I really got angry on Uday Kiran.  I wondered why does he have to kill himself when he got such a beautiful wife who loves him intense. He was so lucky to receive loads of love from her. Visheeta was keeping his memories alive, I could feel her heart is completely occupied, therefore she cannot replace with anyone. She was wonderful human being.

When the function started Telugu Film Industry's reputed personalities have attended, and they launched tracks of his movie. For each track, Visheeta was bursting out tears, I couldn't help her, but I lost my control too. Even I cried, my heart was loaded. So I have hold her hand tight, her palm was freezing and she was trembling. I felt very sorry for her, but I knew she is strong nobody can break her.

When the function has finally finished, it was already late at night 9:30PM. I paid my sincere gratitude to Jyothi Mam, Visheeta and her parents. They were having warm hearts, I realized life is really beautiful when you're surrounded by beautiful people. That night was memorable. I did not want to miss any moment so me and my sister before leaving home, exchanged our numbers, residence address and took photographs together.

"Uday Kiran wherever you're look at the love you gained from Visheeta and her family. May you rest in peace dear..."

Hating my students

What I have done is enough!!!! I was friendly, I was inspirational, I gave them motivations, I gave them plenty of ideas, provided them enough support but still students are no where reaching to my expectations... I am hating this situation

I deserve minimum amount of respect. Like today was intolerable, couple of Multimedia students left soon after the class was over while I was stuck around gifts gallery for presenting to my MD. The moment I came back I realized the classrooms and lab was empty. When I asked my incharge I received a reply saying that students left outside even after incharge insisted them to stay. That crushed me a lot.

My MD was 100% right. He warned me to not share lunch time with them, to not exchange jokes or issues. I should have maintained distance from beginning itself. But I always wondered what kind of harm would it drive to me if I am friendly with them???

Since today's incident I realized I shouldn't show mercy on students. I wonder how will they survive once they move out? I am shocked that my kindness has driven to complete negative direction where there is an absolute place for insults.

From tomorrow onwards I am going to expose my harsh side to
them unfortunately it's going to be tough but when the world doesn't accept kindness I am going to be carefree

Awful this feeling :(

I know how awful the Monday blues would be... Today is Monday, I feel it is going to hectic. The beginning of the week always starts with dull and restlessness. It seems even students are not willing to come to institute today with no proper mood which means with no smiles on faces. I have seen past few weeks back how students used to put dull faces in front of me and when I insisted them to open up they often replied "We feel like not working". Right!!! When they do feel this way sometimes or most of the time even I feel that way too.

I don't know why I feel like hanging out for long time. I don't wanna go anywhere not to my home, not to my work place, not to be with anyone else. I want to be surrounded myself with breeze and nature. It has been long time spending time for myself. I seriously need to take time off a little bit. On top of that, yesterday night was awful too. I couldn't fall asleep, I heard the footsteps of my parents walking here and there. Opening the doors, slamming the doors these sounds reaching high directly to my ears and I woke up with vibrations. My sister observed everything and she realized that even though Air conditioner was turned on, it did not work out because I did not fall asleep.

I wanted to scream at my parents demanding them to constraint themselves to lay on bed and to not move anywhere. My Dad lives in Bangalore and whenever he comes to Hyderabad (to our actual home), I will not have enough space to sleep. I must sleep in hall, because the other bedroom is occupied by my American returned Grandma. Whenever I sleep in hall I hear the creepy, weird sounds coming from both the sides of bedroom. Already it was Sunday, I hate Sunday nights it seems very loaded, sometimes suicidal too.

I had to put on headphones with loud relaxing Piano music turned on, and I was wired. Although it did not help much, but at least I felt relaxed. Now, it's Monday. I wish today there won't be any work. Because, today is also my MD's Birthday. Politically, there are other reasons why I expect to be a holiday because today seems to be Telangana formation day. That means, technically Hyderabad will be finally declared as Telangana state.

At least because of these reasons can I expect a day break??? To be honest, I need a break I really need a break.