I ain't eligible enough to review this master piece, but as a fan, as a lover of good cinema, I would like to thank Bala for giving this wonderful movie. Just sharing a few of my thoughts about the movie. I will defintely come back with a thesis about the movie after watching more number of times.
I am not gonna talk about the story, as I feel even that will spoil the curiousity of the viewers who haven't seen the movie. Honestly speaking, the movie took three years to release. But the active days involved in the shooting is not all the three years, but it would certainly be a year or so. This proves the amount hard work and home work and research involved in the movie. The only man behind the scene is none other than the great Bala.
Who on earth could make the physically and mentally challenged people to ACT? Who on earth could make the same people to dubb their own voice? HATS OFF is just two simple words to describe the talent and homework he has done. Imagine how he could have caught those physically challenged people from different cities. Ah! man, this thought itself makes me to ask for the director's cut.
He not only describes the lives of the forced beggers, but also exposes their inner character in the form of dark humour. Even though they were forced to beg, they live united teasing amongst themselves. One should witness the dialogue rendered by the beggers especially those sarcastic ones. They keep their knowledge about the news updated. Quite strange, but listening knowledge.
Aarya's pain. Though he doesn't have much screen presence when compared to other cast, he has done a fabulous job. It's again purely because of the mentor who could get what he wanted from Aarya. No doubt the amount of hard work and pain that he has to undergo in order to practise and live like an Aghori. The voice modulation with an arrogance amplitude modulation. The way he inhales dope, chew pan, practise aasanas, fearsome look, brave walk....what not?
Pooja occupying more screen presence is a welcome change and hardly very few directors does this. A few areas of hers could have been cleverly done, but other than that she completely gave us a treat. Special mention to the scene where the Villian beats her and the climax. One should also know that she dubbed her own voice but she could have also sung the songs in the scenes. I predict she could fetch a few laurels to her name.
Editing was not perfect in the movie. Wonder if we need to blame the Censor board or is it because of poor editing? I had to partially accept the fact that the movie has various jump in editing, but later I had to convince that the jump was present in each reel. Probably a different technique being used. But this has affected the continuity of the movie in some places.
Censor is another major contributor in this movie. This guy has earned a bunch full of abuses from most of the audience for each and every censor sound in the movie. Many scenes were trimmed or joined. Had given an 'A' certificate and included those scenes, I would have been even more happier as the movie length would have increased by 15-20 mins.
I was not happy with Arthur Wilson being the cinematographer before watching the movie. I expected Thiru or Rathnavelu to be a part of this master piece. But the first scene showing the banks of Ganges, WITH NO COLOR correction, no light effect and no CG, he has given a natural feeling. If he had given a color correction, I am sure the scenes shot at Kasi would have no meaning. Don't whose idea it was, but it was just a great and clever thought and sensible camera work. Even the dark godown where the beggers were dumped, had a slight light effect which no one could predict it as artificial. The bird eye shot of the Village and the Villian's begger dump area was catchy.
Art direction is yet another area where immense care has been taken to portray the real nature of the place. The temple stair path was amazingly a strange and real feel with the shops and also the waste papers and used bottles and 'Dhonnai' loitered in the path way. I am not sure, if they have shown the real people in Kasi or have they erected sets? But Art direction needs a special credit.
Dialogues were amazingly unique, hard hitting in a few instances, controversial, sarcastic, humourous, powerful. As I mentioned earlier, the dialogues rendered by the beggers were ultimate. Aarya had a few controversial and hard hitting dialogues. They should have also followed the exact rudras and the mantras.
Bala, without Ilayaraja is an incomplete man. I am angry on Bala, that he should have used 'Maadha Un Kovil' song in a demanding scene, which was replaced by some other known earlier track and made the scene to look artificial. But still, his Ramana Maalai could easily move any person. A perfect apt song for the situation and a perfect choice from his Ramana Malai. Madhu Balakrishnan's voice added more energy to the song. The opening song was a perfect for the role he portrayed. I can see lot of heroism in that song, especially for the intro aaasana posture. And the most important part, BGM. As usual, HE rocked the movie. Interestingly, silence was chosen as the BGM and a double base or Sangu or Udukkai to get a goosebump effect among the audience. The climax left me dumbstruck as I was wiping my hands for 15 mins to avoid goosebump.
Last but not least. The man behind all of them, Bala, the dumb guy(with respect) who makes his audience dumb. Creators of tamil cinema, please learn to direct a movie from this GENIUS.
Verdict : Defintely, brilliant movie from the Macho Man Bala!
Friday, February 6, 2009
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Villu - A special Review
Sir, padam eppadi?????
Adhukulla climax ketta eppadi?? Have you seen the movie???
No sir, waiting in the queue to get the tickets.
Hmmm, ask someone to stand behalf of you and come out for a fag.
Sure sir, idho varean...
Hmmm, rendu Wills Kodupppa....
Apparam padam paaka poriyaa??
Sir, tell me, how is the movie??
I already told you, you can't ask the climax in the beginning itself...
Okay sir...so tell me, did it meet the expectations?
Hmmm, initially yes, when the first half ends, it was kinda of met the expectation.
Hmmm, super sir, so how are the songs in the movie? Are they picturized well??
Opening song is ok, nothing great, PD comes in that song as he did in Pokkiri..
Yes yes sir....
Hmmm, Daddy Mummy song was brilliantly choreographed and also nice shot.
Kalakkal Sir...Ilathalapathy na dance kekkave vendaam
Wait..wait.....but apart from that, no other songs were good, neither the choreography wasn't that great, it was ordinary.
Enna sir ippadi solliteenga?
Dance seri illenu sonnadhukku ippadinaaa ...
Ok sir...how are the fights?
Did they advertise this as a BOND movie???
Yes sir, eppadi sir, was he good and stylish like a bond?
Hmmmm, I have seen many bond movies, infact the recent ones as well, probably I guess a BOND movie should be shot in much more professional way.
Puriyale sir??? ....
Unbelievable stunts, impossible stunts, illogical stunts, etc stunts wont be there in a BOND movie...
Adhuvum pochaaa???
Camera, editing laam eppadi sir???
Enna thambi film course padikkava pora...anyhow, onnum perusa solra alavukku illa....
Comedy eppadi sir? Vadivelu kalakitaara?
Here there is big competion between Vadivelu and Vijay in the first half. Both have entertained the audience well with a mixture of sensible comedies along with Nayanthara's decent exposure comedies. Perhaps, Vijay is going back to the olden days romantic comedies in a much more stylish way.
Iyyaaayo....
But the comedy is good, enna vidaaaaaama comedy panna, pant-a soriyamaata???
Hmmm correct sir...
How is the screenplay??? Was it fast and racy?
Best adapted screenplay I should say.....
Pochaaaaaaa .... Vijay screen presence eppadi sir???
No much talks, only action, see him in action. He has attempted to romantic roles but it did not come out well.
What about Nayanthara sir???
Hmmmm, .....
Sir, double action-u kelvi patteane sir???? Unmayaa vaaa?
@^%#@%#!@^&^*&^$(%$*&%$^#^%#*()@**%)$#_@_@(&*!*&~&~*#()(#)$&#$^@#
Dai machaan, queueva vittu veliya da, Naan TASMAC la wait panrean....
Verdict : A poor start for this year...
Adhukulla climax ketta eppadi?? Have you seen the movie???
No sir, waiting in the queue to get the tickets.
Hmmm, ask someone to stand behalf of you and come out for a fag.
Sure sir, idho varean...
Hmmm, rendu Wills Kodupppa....
Apparam padam paaka poriyaa??
Sir, tell me, how is the movie??
I already told you, you can't ask the climax in the beginning itself...
Okay sir...so tell me, did it meet the expectations?
Hmmm, initially yes, when the first half ends, it was kinda of met the expectation.
Hmmm, super sir, so how are the songs in the movie? Are they picturized well??
Opening song is ok, nothing great, PD comes in that song as he did in Pokkiri..
Yes yes sir....
Hmmm, Daddy Mummy song was brilliantly choreographed and also nice shot.
Kalakkal Sir...Ilathalapathy na dance kekkave vendaam
Wait..wait.....but apart from that, no other songs were good, neither the choreography wasn't that great, it was ordinary.
Enna sir ippadi solliteenga?
Dance seri illenu sonnadhukku ippadinaaa ...
Ok sir...how are the fights?
Did they advertise this as a BOND movie???
Yes sir, eppadi sir, was he good and stylish like a bond?
Hmmmm, I have seen many bond movies, infact the recent ones as well, probably I guess a BOND movie should be shot in much more professional way.
Puriyale sir??? ....
Unbelievable stunts, impossible stunts, illogical stunts, etc stunts wont be there in a BOND movie...
Adhuvum pochaaa???
Camera, editing laam eppadi sir???
Enna thambi film course padikkava pora...anyhow, onnum perusa solra alavukku illa....
Comedy eppadi sir? Vadivelu kalakitaara?
Here there is big competion between Vadivelu and Vijay in the first half. Both have entertained the audience well with a mixture of sensible comedies along with Nayanthara's decent exposure comedies. Perhaps, Vijay is going back to the olden days romantic comedies in a much more stylish way.
Iyyaaayo....
But the comedy is good, enna vidaaaaaama comedy panna, pant-a soriyamaata???
Hmmm correct sir...
How is the screenplay??? Was it fast and racy?
Best adapted screenplay I should say.....
Pochaaaaaaa .... Vijay screen presence eppadi sir???
No much talks, only action, see him in action. He has attempted to romantic roles but it did not come out well.
What about Nayanthara sir???
Hmmmm, .....
Sir, double action-u kelvi patteane sir???? Unmayaa vaaa?
@^%#@%#!@^&^*&^$(%$*&%$^#^%#*()@**%)$#_@_@(&*!*&~&~*#()(#)$&#$^@#
Dai machaan, queueva vittu veliya da, Naan TASMAC la wait panrean....
Verdict : A poor start for this year...
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
Vaaranam Aayiram - Narrative masterpiece
Very late review in deed, but I waited and watched as many number of time. I can also take the honour of watching this movie the uncut version before the release. Vaaranam Aayiram is a biopic, where it makes a son to refresh the life when his father passed away.
Surya, plays the role of the son as well as the father. I should say, he has done his job fair enough except for the father role, where he did not make it 100%. But the transition from a student of +2 to an army Major was given or shown picture perfect. If you notice the school student Surya, you can probably get an attention to his moustache. Normally at our school, we are left with a thin moustache (poonai mudi). And the instances, where he fights back with the fellow class mate for the girl and getting beatings from him is just a refreshing memorable experience.
Transition from a school boy to a college guy is also shown in a realistic way. A special thanks to the cinematographer Rathnavelu, who has shown Surya with a cool look especially at US. Even in songs, he had made sure that he is a guitarist where he swings his hand often.
Now the depressed Surya, who gets addicted to drug. You should perhaps notice, he has not only portrayed with unshaven face and long hair, but also built some extra pounds and looks a bit bulk. And now the change in his life after saving a kid, where he won the bravery award, which motivated him to join the Army. Again, the transition from a drug addict to an army major.
The same transition starting from a married life to the old life is what portrayed by the father surya. But I would say, it's not as good as what the son had performed. Even the scope of acting and the depth in the character is very minimal. But it's certainly not a bad attempt though, should be appreciated for doing such roles at this age.
Talking about the female cast, Simran has given a performance to her capability. She is no longer fit to be shown as a heroine. I am not at all happy with the way she was shown in Mun Dhinam Paarthaena Song, she was looking very bad and aged woman [:(]. But her performance as an aged woman was appreciable though not a great one. Sameera was catchy and clean, whereas Ramya was as usual hot and humid[;)].
Harris has always been an important contributor to Gautham's movies. VA is no exception. Chartbuster songs. A great picturisation of Adiye Kolludhey, though I am not happy with Sruthi Haasan singing for Sameera, which makes me feel that she is lip singing. Another neat picturisation is the depressed gana number, Anjala song, which had a good choreography striking balance to the lyrics. Last, Anal Mela is actually speaking, a very good melody, but spoiled because of the time the movie ran and the time that the song came. But the BGM is not that great in this movie. Most often, the duet or fav numbers were been used for the BGM both tragedy and happy moments. BGM is something variation in the tempo of the songs used in the movie.
Rathnavelu, the man. Amazing piece of work. Be it the opening cloudy scene of Surya intro in the helipad or the US with just enough space to reveal the purpose or the POVs, he has just excelled. Notice the POVs in the movie. It's just the amazing part in the movie as the narration goes. And if you notice, POVs are meant only for the son Surya as he is the one who is narrating the story. Of course, not all narration part has POVs, only those sequential cuts from the present to the past has the POVs, which indicates the narration. And POVs in this movie is even more powerful as the camera shakes or responds. This can been seen in scenes where Simran pats Surya's head when he returns to India or when Simran keeps Viboothi and blows off the excess from his face.
Now comes the direction piece. Movie is dull, movie is slow, movie is boring in the second half???? I wonder how can one expect a biography to be fast and racy? It's quite obvious that the movie will be slow and dull since it's being a biopic. Why is the transition between each phase of life is so short that it happens swiftly? Again, when the director wants to show the complete life cycle of a man, he cannot focus on each and every phase with a thorough basement or more depth to a particular phase. Frequent usage of english throughtout the movie. I can agree this to an extent, but still, it happens everywhere and most of the family where family members were qualified with some degree. Often, we tend to communicate in english. But still, if it has been reduced to an extent, I believe that it would have reached a few people as well.
A few scenes where he excelled. If you notice the scene where Surya composes a song sitting in his house and his sister comes and asks him from which movie does it come. Surya replies its a brand new composition after 15 years, it's gonna rock the town. If you clearly notice, try to identify what song or rather what's that composition is?
The scene where Surya calls his dad from US to inform that his girl expired, this scene is very natural from both son and the father. When his father is unable to bare, he gives off the phone to his wife, but Surya without knowing that he is speaking to his mom, he still continues to say Daddy. Great piece of direction and performance.
Surya often praises Ilayaraja in this movie then and there, it's quite evident that he is a Raja fan, as he inserts the guitar button in to his jeans tic pocket, you can find Maestro label there. This happens very next to the scene where he sings En Iniya Pon Nilaa Ve song.
Two stages of olden days has been shown in a great contrast. Mundhinam Paarthaena song is in the late 70s and Raja na Raja song is somewhere in the mid 80s-90s, again the transistion to the Madras City is shown perfect.
Verdict : Don't miss it. A great narration makes you rewind your past.
Surya, plays the role of the son as well as the father. I should say, he has done his job fair enough except for the father role, where he did not make it 100%. But the transition from a student of +2 to an army Major was given or shown picture perfect. If you notice the school student Surya, you can probably get an attention to his moustache. Normally at our school, we are left with a thin moustache (poonai mudi). And the instances, where he fights back with the fellow class mate for the girl and getting beatings from him is just a refreshing memorable experience.
Transition from a school boy to a college guy is also shown in a realistic way. A special thanks to the cinematographer Rathnavelu, who has shown Surya with a cool look especially at US. Even in songs, he had made sure that he is a guitarist where he swings his hand often.
Now the depressed Surya, who gets addicted to drug. You should perhaps notice, he has not only portrayed with unshaven face and long hair, but also built some extra pounds and looks a bit bulk. And now the change in his life after saving a kid, where he won the bravery award, which motivated him to join the Army. Again, the transition from a drug addict to an army major.
The same transition starting from a married life to the old life is what portrayed by the father surya. But I would say, it's not as good as what the son had performed. Even the scope of acting and the depth in the character is very minimal. But it's certainly not a bad attempt though, should be appreciated for doing such roles at this age.
Talking about the female cast, Simran has given a performance to her capability. She is no longer fit to be shown as a heroine. I am not at all happy with the way she was shown in Mun Dhinam Paarthaena Song, she was looking very bad and aged woman [:(]. But her performance as an aged woman was appreciable though not a great one. Sameera was catchy and clean, whereas Ramya was as usual hot and humid[;)].
Harris has always been an important contributor to Gautham's movies. VA is no exception. Chartbuster songs. A great picturisation of Adiye Kolludhey, though I am not happy with Sruthi Haasan singing for Sameera, which makes me feel that she is lip singing. Another neat picturisation is the depressed gana number, Anjala song, which had a good choreography striking balance to the lyrics. Last, Anal Mela is actually speaking, a very good melody, but spoiled because of the time the movie ran and the time that the song came. But the BGM is not that great in this movie. Most often, the duet or fav numbers were been used for the BGM both tragedy and happy moments. BGM is something variation in the tempo of the songs used in the movie.
Rathnavelu, the man. Amazing piece of work. Be it the opening cloudy scene of Surya intro in the helipad or the US with just enough space to reveal the purpose or the POVs, he has just excelled. Notice the POVs in the movie. It's just the amazing part in the movie as the narration goes. And if you notice, POVs are meant only for the son Surya as he is the one who is narrating the story. Of course, not all narration part has POVs, only those sequential cuts from the present to the past has the POVs, which indicates the narration. And POVs in this movie is even more powerful as the camera shakes or responds. This can been seen in scenes where Simran pats Surya's head when he returns to India or when Simran keeps Viboothi and blows off the excess from his face.
Now comes the direction piece. Movie is dull, movie is slow, movie is boring in the second half???? I wonder how can one expect a biography to be fast and racy? It's quite obvious that the movie will be slow and dull since it's being a biopic. Why is the transition between each phase of life is so short that it happens swiftly? Again, when the director wants to show the complete life cycle of a man, he cannot focus on each and every phase with a thorough basement or more depth to a particular phase. Frequent usage of english throughtout the movie. I can agree this to an extent, but still, it happens everywhere and most of the family where family members were qualified with some degree. Often, we tend to communicate in english. But still, if it has been reduced to an extent, I believe that it would have reached a few people as well.
A few scenes where he excelled. If you notice the scene where Surya composes a song sitting in his house and his sister comes and asks him from which movie does it come. Surya replies its a brand new composition after 15 years, it's gonna rock the town. If you clearly notice, try to identify what song or rather what's that composition is?
The scene where Surya calls his dad from US to inform that his girl expired, this scene is very natural from both son and the father. When his father is unable to bare, he gives off the phone to his wife, but Surya without knowing that he is speaking to his mom, he still continues to say Daddy. Great piece of direction and performance.
Surya often praises Ilayaraja in this movie then and there, it's quite evident that he is a Raja fan, as he inserts the guitar button in to his jeans tic pocket, you can find Maestro label there. This happens very next to the scene where he sings En Iniya Pon Nilaa Ve song.
Two stages of olden days has been shown in a great contrast. Mundhinam Paarthaena song is in the late 70s and Raja na Raja song is somewhere in the mid 80s-90s, again the transistion to the Madras City is shown perfect.
Verdict : Don't miss it. A great narration makes you rewind your past.
Thursday, November 27, 2008
Kanchivaram
Plot : A story of a common man caught by the forces of the society he live in and between the conflicting idols and individual dream.
The film is supposed to be based on an true incident happened during the peroid of independance. From the history, it tells us that during the time of independance, weavers at the silk city protested against their work lord to increase their wages and also some welfare for them monetary wise.
Priyadarshan picks this plot and mingles a story of a common man, Vengadam's (Prakash Raj) dream and it's consequence. I do not want to reveal the story anywhere. He dreamt big and how he manages to fulfil his dream and what path he choses and in what situation he overcomes are the key areas where the director proves.
To talk about the Camera, Thiru, has handled camera beautifully. In a few movies which showed the yesteryear, they were brilliant, but this one has become a master piece and benchmark for others. Of course, the art involved in the movie plays a vital role in this section, but you need to appreciate the lights handled by Thiru. He gave us a fresh and appealing 40s. Be it the rainy travel in the bus or the rich landlord's house or the city temple or the regular streets and the houses. Thiru should get an internation accolade for this brilliance.
Music and the BGM is simply apt and remarkable and perfect for the movie. When Thamarai, Prakash Raj's daughter is born, during the usual rituals, there will be a song and the same song will be tuned different for the climax which gets us goosebump. BGM too is outstanding for the movie. It had a meaning for the situation where it was used.
Art is another brilliant factor in the movie. They have concentrated heavily not to make even a single mistake with respect to the 40s style. I should say they have WON.
Priyadarshan, the man behind all the work, has done a remarkable job. The pace he takes us throughout the movie is excellent. Excellent continuty to the script. A special mention needed for the dialogues and the slang. Some noteworthy slang which is quite typical in those days are
ethana naal pa vidupu (holiday)
pattalam(military) vendaamya
Prakash raj's acting needs not explanation. After Iruvar, I just had a feeling that he has acted after Iruvar. Amazing man. Especially in scenes where he tries to convince his co workers to satisfy his greed and climax needs a special mention. I can even take a bet, the climax will make you feel the lump on the throat.
I REQUEST MEMBERS NOT TO REVEAL THE SCREENPLAY OF THE CLIMAX
Of course, other cast, Sherya Reddy, Thamarai and others have done their job neatly.
I am just waiting for the movie to release.
Verdict : Good things happens at right time, Kanchivaram is too late. A MUST WATCH for cinema lovers.
The film is supposed to be based on an true incident happened during the peroid of independance. From the history, it tells us that during the time of independance, weavers at the silk city protested against their work lord to increase their wages and also some welfare for them monetary wise.
Priyadarshan picks this plot and mingles a story of a common man, Vengadam's (Prakash Raj) dream and it's consequence. I do not want to reveal the story anywhere. He dreamt big and how he manages to fulfil his dream and what path he choses and in what situation he overcomes are the key areas where the director proves.
To talk about the Camera, Thiru, has handled camera beautifully. In a few movies which showed the yesteryear, they were brilliant, but this one has become a master piece and benchmark for others. Of course, the art involved in the movie plays a vital role in this section, but you need to appreciate the lights handled by Thiru. He gave us a fresh and appealing 40s. Be it the rainy travel in the bus or the rich landlord's house or the city temple or the regular streets and the houses. Thiru should get an internation accolade for this brilliance.
Music and the BGM is simply apt and remarkable and perfect for the movie. When Thamarai, Prakash Raj's daughter is born, during the usual rituals, there will be a song and the same song will be tuned different for the climax which gets us goosebump. BGM too is outstanding for the movie. It had a meaning for the situation where it was used.
Art is another brilliant factor in the movie. They have concentrated heavily not to make even a single mistake with respect to the 40s style. I should say they have WON.
Priyadarshan, the man behind all the work, has done a remarkable job. The pace he takes us throughout the movie is excellent. Excellent continuty to the script. A special mention needed for the dialogues and the slang. Some noteworthy slang which is quite typical in those days are
ethana naal pa vidupu (holiday)
pattalam(military) vendaamya
Prakash raj's acting needs not explanation. After Iruvar, I just had a feeling that he has acted after Iruvar. Amazing man. Especially in scenes where he tries to convince his co workers to satisfy his greed and climax needs a special mention. I can even take a bet, the climax will make you feel the lump on the throat.
I REQUEST MEMBERS NOT TO REVEAL THE SCREENPLAY OF THE CLIMAX
Of course, other cast, Sherya Reddy, Thamarai and others have done their job neatly.
I am just waiting for the movie to release.
Verdict : Good things happens at right time, Kanchivaram is too late. A MUST WATCH for cinema lovers.
Saturday, September 27, 2008
Sakkarakatti - A Terrific Masterpiece
Please be patient enough to read the entire review.
From the makers of Kakka Kakka, Aalavandhan, Punnagai Poove. Here comes one of the greatest movie ever made in the history of Tamil Cinema, oops, in the history of World Cinema. For those who have seen this movie, ALL I ASK IS ONE QUESTION. WHAT THE HELL IS THE STORY? Or does something like that exist in this movie. I should refrain using the term movie to address Sakkarakatti, but alas! I have left with no other synonym.
Alright, on a serious note. Let me begin my review with serious apology whose critics were bad namely, Ajith's Aalwar, Vijay's Udhaya, Rajini's Baba, Kamal's Mumbai Express, Vikram's Vinnukum Mannukum, Surya's Sri, Madhavan's Ennavale, Jayam Ravi's Idhaya Thirudan, Vishal's Sathyam, Dhanush's Dreams, Simbhu's Alai and last but not the least JKR's Kaanal Neer. These above mentioned movies are rocker and stunner.
I seriously had a nice intention that the movie will be good after watching the credits and initial sequences. But as soon as the initial childhood scenes started to stretch, started an itching sensation. Apparantly I noticed the credits stating Graphics Producer as Soundarya Rajnikanth. She has almost lived as an additional character in the movie. She is certainly THE woman who can make Hollywood to peep into our movies. The initial song, was good to listen and was comical throughout with comical scenes. Agreed, may be because of children song, it's ok with the graphics part bringing Alauddin. Then the story, oops, then it moves to the younger current generation.
Hero - Love at first sight
Heroine - Love at 18th sight
As usual some remarkable coincidence ignites love between the couple. At this juncture, if we dont have a duet, arent we committing a crime? [:O] Chinnama Chillakkama sollu sollu sollu comes on the way [:d]. Ocher Studios has tried to prove that Indian cinema, especially Tamil Cinema can compete to any Special effects movie in the world. In order to prove that, Ocher studios has taken a tour and demonstrated us the art of CG. In just one song, we have overcome, Mummy, Vanheilsing, Matrix CGs. Believe me, she received a standing ovation for her CG. Then comes the twist in the tale. Another heroine is being introduces as the hero relative.
Director has left the audience no clue to judge or predict what could be the next move. No one can predict that the second heroine Vedhika will fall in love with the hero. Great great direction and ultra unpredictable screenplay. One should also note that in between these romantic sequences, there is a parallel comedy track running beside which has turned out to be year's best comedy liner.
NOW, this is the place where the director excels or differentiate from the other great directors. INTERMISSION. I guess this is first time in Indian Cinema. It shows the director is trying to connect Tamil Cinema with Hollywood Cinema. And any guess for the director's education. He did his course in Film Direction in the USA. Do you guys remember the famous one liner [b]"MA MA Philosophy Philosophy"[/b]. This one liner will be apt for the movie. And you need to note that the audience has witnessed just two songs in the first half. Still 4 rocking visuals are pending. As soon as the play starts, Marudhaani...Marudhaani...again Soundarya rajnikanth scores here too. She wanted everyone in the world to show what a CG should actually look like and how important it is to have CG which is very much coincide and correlate to the movie. Man! TC is gifted to have such a tremendous technician.
Now what? Hero and the heroine get united after a small misunderstanding because of the second heroine. Now again they will split. We were literally expecting another interval. But again the director failed that audience cannot predict his movie. MA Philosophy. Now another twist is that, they again unite, but with the second heroine, Vedhika. WOW, shouldnt we expect another CG. This is the only time where the audience were able to predict the movie. And likewise, Soundarya is proving that we are the best in CG with each and every song given to her. In this song, Miss You da, she has taken everyone to New York City Night Effects, with her splendid CG. I seriously has to watch Matrix again to check if that movie can be compared anywhere closer to Sakkarakatti CG. Quite a tough task indeed.
After this song, again they seperate because of another misunderstanding. How many interval expectation? [:o]. This time the hero plans to let Vedhika to go and speak his lover. Hence he plans to goto Vedhika's house. Just look at the scene carefully, it's night, dark, he silently jumps the wall and enters her garden, hurdle over a few obstacle in a more cunning way and FINALLY PRESSES THE CALLING BELL. Another standing ovation. When Vedhika opens the door, she expresses her love in her eyes and falls over him. Suddenly Helicopters flying high, reporters swarming her house. Everyone in the theatre in a moment thought if someother movie is being played. There stands our director, who made the scene as the hero's Dream. MA Philosophy. A few people literally fell down. Do we call this as ROTFL [:o]?
And the much awaited song of the century, Taxi Taxi...taxi taxi arrives with a heated meter. The only song where Ocher has less work to spoil this as well. But good (only good thing) that this song has shaped visually well. But we did not get a once more for this song[:(]. After which I couldnt watch the movie till the climax as audience started to scream as they were disappointed because they did not play once more for the Taxi song. Hence, in the violent atmosphere, we hardly hear anything, and decided to walk out of the theatre. I am still in deep sorrow as I was unable to watch the climax where there could have been another twist. [:(][:(][:(]
Verdict : Kalaa Prabhu (Director) has proved he is apt for the one liner, M.A Philosophy
Evaanuchum indha padatha paartheenga na, avangalukku sila vachitaarean.
From the makers of Kakka Kakka, Aalavandhan, Punnagai Poove. Here comes one of the greatest movie ever made in the history of Tamil Cinema, oops, in the history of World Cinema. For those who have seen this movie, ALL I ASK IS ONE QUESTION. WHAT THE HELL IS THE STORY? Or does something like that exist in this movie. I should refrain using the term movie to address Sakkarakatti, but alas! I have left with no other synonym.
Alright, on a serious note. Let me begin my review with serious apology whose critics were bad namely, Ajith's Aalwar, Vijay's Udhaya, Rajini's Baba, Kamal's Mumbai Express, Vikram's Vinnukum Mannukum, Surya's Sri, Madhavan's Ennavale, Jayam Ravi's Idhaya Thirudan, Vishal's Sathyam, Dhanush's Dreams, Simbhu's Alai and last but not the least JKR's Kaanal Neer. These above mentioned movies are rocker and stunner.
I seriously had a nice intention that the movie will be good after watching the credits and initial sequences. But as soon as the initial childhood scenes started to stretch, started an itching sensation. Apparantly I noticed the credits stating Graphics Producer as Soundarya Rajnikanth. She has almost lived as an additional character in the movie. She is certainly THE woman who can make Hollywood to peep into our movies. The initial song, was good to listen and was comical throughout with comical scenes. Agreed, may be because of children song, it's ok with the graphics part bringing Alauddin. Then the story, oops, then it moves to the younger current generation.
Hero - Love at first sight
Heroine - Love at 18th sight
As usual some remarkable coincidence ignites love between the couple. At this juncture, if we dont have a duet, arent we committing a crime? [:O] Chinnama Chillakkama sollu sollu sollu comes on the way [:d]. Ocher Studios has tried to prove that Indian cinema, especially Tamil Cinema can compete to any Special effects movie in the world. In order to prove that, Ocher studios has taken a tour and demonstrated us the art of CG. In just one song, we have overcome, Mummy, Vanheilsing, Matrix CGs. Believe me, she received a standing ovation for her CG. Then comes the twist in the tale. Another heroine is being introduces as the hero relative.
Director has left the audience no clue to judge or predict what could be the next move. No one can predict that the second heroine Vedhika will fall in love with the hero. Great great direction and ultra unpredictable screenplay. One should also note that in between these romantic sequences, there is a parallel comedy track running beside which has turned out to be year's best comedy liner.
NOW, this is the place where the director excels or differentiate from the other great directors. INTERMISSION. I guess this is first time in Indian Cinema. It shows the director is trying to connect Tamil Cinema with Hollywood Cinema. And any guess for the director's education. He did his course in Film Direction in the USA. Do you guys remember the famous one liner [b]"MA MA Philosophy Philosophy"[/b]. This one liner will be apt for the movie. And you need to note that the audience has witnessed just two songs in the first half. Still 4 rocking visuals are pending. As soon as the play starts, Marudhaani...Marudhaani...again Soundarya rajnikanth scores here too. She wanted everyone in the world to show what a CG should actually look like and how important it is to have CG which is very much coincide and correlate to the movie. Man! TC is gifted to have such a tremendous technician.
Now what? Hero and the heroine get united after a small misunderstanding because of the second heroine. Now again they will split. We were literally expecting another interval. But again the director failed that audience cannot predict his movie. MA Philosophy. Now another twist is that, they again unite, but with the second heroine, Vedhika. WOW, shouldnt we expect another CG. This is the only time where the audience were able to predict the movie. And likewise, Soundarya is proving that we are the best in CG with each and every song given to her. In this song, Miss You da, she has taken everyone to New York City Night Effects, with her splendid CG. I seriously has to watch Matrix again to check if that movie can be compared anywhere closer to Sakkarakatti CG. Quite a tough task indeed.
After this song, again they seperate because of another misunderstanding. How many interval expectation? [:o]. This time the hero plans to let Vedhika to go and speak his lover. Hence he plans to goto Vedhika's house. Just look at the scene carefully, it's night, dark, he silently jumps the wall and enters her garden, hurdle over a few obstacle in a more cunning way and FINALLY PRESSES THE CALLING BELL. Another standing ovation. When Vedhika opens the door, she expresses her love in her eyes and falls over him. Suddenly Helicopters flying high, reporters swarming her house. Everyone in the theatre in a moment thought if someother movie is being played. There stands our director, who made the scene as the hero's Dream. MA Philosophy. A few people literally fell down. Do we call this as ROTFL [:o]?
And the much awaited song of the century, Taxi Taxi...taxi taxi arrives with a heated meter. The only song where Ocher has less work to spoil this as well. But good (only good thing) that this song has shaped visually well. But we did not get a once more for this song[:(]. After which I couldnt watch the movie till the climax as audience started to scream as they were disappointed because they did not play once more for the Taxi song. Hence, in the violent atmosphere, we hardly hear anything, and decided to walk out of the theatre. I am still in deep sorrow as I was unable to watch the climax where there could have been another twist. [:(][:(][:(]
Verdict : Kalaa Prabhu (Director) has proved he is apt for the one liner, M.A Philosophy
Evaanuchum indha padatha paartheenga na, avangalukku sila vachitaarean.
Sunday, September 7, 2008
SA RO JA 2:10:04 AM
2:11:06 AM
PLOT : Four pals are on their way to watch a cricket match, but due to a road accident, they take another route to the venue and get stuck in an extra ordinary situation of a kidnap case.
2:13:43 AM
After giving a genuine film with a mixture of humour, romance and friendship, Venkat Prabhu has come up with a thriller. But more than a thriller, he has added slapstick comedy which I have witnessed the best so far. A risky attempt which turned out to have a great response.
2:18:22 AM
Technically I would rate the movie in a lower grade. Ameteurish at times with editing in the first half where the continuity lags. Switch over scenes were too much and the tool top message was a bit confusing the audience informing about the today, yesterday and the day before. The director could have avoided those confusing tool tip. It just diverts the attention. But the time tool tip was remarkable one and it reminds us a typical suspense thriller.
2:24:10 AM
Cinematography was better in songs and good in scenes. Special mention to Dosth Bada Dosth, which was picturised well and moreover, the same cartoonish camera was handled even in this song just like Chennai 28. It was attractive for the viewers. Entire second half was made so realistic that the complete half was shot dark. We can agree that it's kind of portray a realistic effect, but certain scenes makes us search what happened to who or who said to whom[:o]
2:32:19 AM
Music is apt for the movie and so as BGM. More than that the creativity of the director in this area is just mind blowing. He did the same in Chennai 28 especially in the scene where they lose their bat in the bet match, where Aboorva Sagodharagal theme music will be used or the Pottu Vaitha Malligai Mottu theme. Similarly Aayiram Thaamarai Mottukkale and few others golden hits used in this movie are just creativity at its best and its a laugh riot. As mentioned earlier, Dosth Bada Dosth is picturised well. Other songs weren't worth mentioning. I missed the item number from Nikitha [:(]
2:38:55 AM
Screenplay is pretty dull in the first half. As I said, the switch over sequences were quite annoying in the first and later the audiences were in the same page which the director intended to convey. I personally did not like the climax and it was tamilish feel, probably it could have been done better and moreover, it was much predicatable to me. Direction was fantastic and a special kudos to the director for experimenting slapstick comedy in a thriller and more importantly in a most serious scene. Great job and worthy risk.
2:47:54 AM
Each and everyone has done their role to their best. A tribute is given to the Chennai 28 cast and also the JODI NO:1 cast in a song, which was similar to OSO. Main leads, Shiva, SPB Charan, Vaibhav and Prem Ji were brilliant to the core. You cant separate them individually to praise them, they have done a neat job in carrying the expectation. Prakash Raj, Jayaram, Sampath and others also did their role to their fullest. I personally feel Jayaram was kinda childish acting towards the climax.
3:00:01 AM
Verdict : A must watch for a perfect entertainer.
P.S. : Later I came to know that it was a DvD Rip from the hollywood movie 'Judgement Day'. It's the slapstick comedy been added to taste the Indian audience and a few changes to the screenplay. Venkat prabhu, I hope I don't see him in TIC TAC DVD shop again :-P
PLOT : Four pals are on their way to watch a cricket match, but due to a road accident, they take another route to the venue and get stuck in an extra ordinary situation of a kidnap case.
2:13:43 AM
After giving a genuine film with a mixture of humour, romance and friendship, Venkat Prabhu has come up with a thriller. But more than a thriller, he has added slapstick comedy which I have witnessed the best so far. A risky attempt which turned out to have a great response.
2:18:22 AM
Technically I would rate the movie in a lower grade. Ameteurish at times with editing in the first half where the continuity lags. Switch over scenes were too much and the tool top message was a bit confusing the audience informing about the today, yesterday and the day before. The director could have avoided those confusing tool tip. It just diverts the attention. But the time tool tip was remarkable one and it reminds us a typical suspense thriller.
2:24:10 AM
Cinematography was better in songs and good in scenes. Special mention to Dosth Bada Dosth, which was picturised well and moreover, the same cartoonish camera was handled even in this song just like Chennai 28. It was attractive for the viewers. Entire second half was made so realistic that the complete half was shot dark. We can agree that it's kind of portray a realistic effect, but certain scenes makes us search what happened to who or who said to whom[:o]
2:32:19 AM
Music is apt for the movie and so as BGM. More than that the creativity of the director in this area is just mind blowing. He did the same in Chennai 28 especially in the scene where they lose their bat in the bet match, where Aboorva Sagodharagal theme music will be used or the Pottu Vaitha Malligai Mottu theme. Similarly Aayiram Thaamarai Mottukkale and few others golden hits used in this movie are just creativity at its best and its a laugh riot. As mentioned earlier, Dosth Bada Dosth is picturised well. Other songs weren't worth mentioning. I missed the item number from Nikitha [:(]
2:38:55 AM
Screenplay is pretty dull in the first half. As I said, the switch over sequences were quite annoying in the first and later the audiences were in the same page which the director intended to convey. I personally did not like the climax and it was tamilish feel, probably it could have been done better and moreover, it was much predicatable to me. Direction was fantastic and a special kudos to the director for experimenting slapstick comedy in a thriller and more importantly in a most serious scene. Great job and worthy risk.
2:47:54 AM
Each and everyone has done their role to their best. A tribute is given to the Chennai 28 cast and also the JODI NO:1 cast in a song, which was similar to OSO. Main leads, Shiva, SPB Charan, Vaibhav and Prem Ji were brilliant to the core. You cant separate them individually to praise them, they have done a neat job in carrying the expectation. Prakash Raj, Jayaram, Sampath and others also did their role to their fullest. I personally feel Jayaram was kinda childish acting towards the climax.
3:00:01 AM
Verdict : A must watch for a perfect entertainer.
P.S. : Later I came to know that it was a DvD Rip from the hollywood movie 'Judgement Day'. It's the slapstick comedy been added to taste the Indian audience and a few changes to the screenplay. Venkat prabhu, I hope I don't see him in TIC TAC DVD shop again :-P
Sunday, August 24, 2008
Nayagan - The REAL HERO
How many cop stories have you guys witnessed over the past two decades? Be it MGR's Ragasiya Police 100, Sivaji Ganesan's Thanga Padhakkam, Rajni's Moodru Mugam, Kamal's Vettayadu Viladu, Captain's movies, Vikram's Saami or Surya's Kakka Kakka. All the efforts and money put in these movies went in vain [:(] The MAN has arrived and has given us a benchmark COP story movie which has vanished the all time greatest cop story movies ever produced.
PLOT : A family is kidnapped and two persons try to save the family from the kidnappers.
Can you imagine how can a movie be made with this simple plot? The director has given us a racy entertainer. The movie begins with BANG. A covered cop fighting against goondas, later his face was revealed. Entire arena were astonished to their MAN, such an electrifying power he has got, where he can pull any big crowd with his look. Is this what we call SCREEN PRESENCE??? Later a couple elops from a marriage and decides to get married, where the guy ( Ramana ) receives a call from Sangeetha, who has been kidnapped. Initially he refuses to help her, but later she somehow convinces him to help her, so he decides to goto the police station to meet the INSPECTOR.
Yes, Yes, Yes. I searched my entire database to refer to any movie released world wide, if it has got such a MASS scene. When INSPECTOR was shown, OUR MAN, JKR, he actually sits on a guy, and guess what, he makes the guy to be a OONJAL and he sits on him and delivers a punch. Oh man, I felt the mass. But I person who has dubbed for the Superstar has done his job perfect. The voice matches his caliber and could maintain his professionalism. So, our inspector listens to Sangeetha, but was in serious confusion whether to believe it or not.
So the movies get going with scenes between Ramana and his girl friend and conversation with Sangeetha over the phone to help her. They meet various obstacles by various intruders, but they could able to manage whomsoever comes in their path. But these scenes were really annoying as the SCREEN PRESENCE NAYAGAN is not shown. The mass fans were eagerly waiting for this scenes, where he does something or the other to tighten the seat belts. All of a sudden, JKR's dad, shows JKR a snap. Check out this conversation. "Indha photo va paarupa, annikku nee edhukku vendaammnu sonnenna theriyala, aana inniku nee oru periya Inspector, ippa vaadhu sollupa". See how he makes the spectators so curious. Spectators went mad to see the photo, later it was a snap of a girl. And could you guys guess what did our MASS man replied. He just kept quiet and gave us a cute, heart throbing smile. A dream sequence song.
I can take an open bet, never ever in the Indian, why World Cinema history, such a fast number song has come for a duet sequence. And the dance, Oh man, Micheal Jackson will feel jealous. Ultra sexy costumes,perfection to the core in the steps, class steps, brilliant turn, hi fi smile, Eco Chemistry, Sensational Music and apt innovative lyrics. I seriously don't really remember after which scene the interval came. It was such a racy pack entertainer.
The way he riddles the clue has been handed well by the Super Hero. Especially the scenes where he suspects the Doctor Sandhya. He sends a few people asking for the doctor to help a patient, where the duplicate doctor has to succumb to Guru (JKR) intelligence behind the scene. Such a crime thrilling ride. The main highlight of the movie is the climax, which if revealed, will be the greatest mistake I have ever done. So, I am not going to reveal the climax, but just a scene, where he shoots the Villian. Can Matrix people come near to the Encounter Specialist GURU? He triggers the bullet, when he is flying (jumping) upside down and more importantly villian is behind him, so he has to bend and shoot him. And these cheap stunts are a Cake walk for the Master blaster, he triggers, such that the bullet, passes to the glasses of the aquarium, rubs the shoulder of the other hero (Ramana) and at last lands in the chest of the villian. After watching this breath taking stunt (for us), almost everyone inside the arena are dumbstruck. I am sure this man can do any number of action packed chasing adventures. Once everything is over, the reporters thronged the place to ask questions to the Encounter Specialist, where one of the question is " Eppovume police latea dhaana varuvaanga, neenga mattum eppadi sir?", JKR's response, [;)] watch the movie.
Verdict : A perfect racy entertainer. A MEGA mass film for JKR fans across the globe.
PLOT : A family is kidnapped and two persons try to save the family from the kidnappers.
Can you imagine how can a movie be made with this simple plot? The director has given us a racy entertainer. The movie begins with BANG. A covered cop fighting against goondas, later his face was revealed. Entire arena were astonished to their MAN, such an electrifying power he has got, where he can pull any big crowd with his look. Is this what we call SCREEN PRESENCE??? Later a couple elops from a marriage and decides to get married, where the guy ( Ramana ) receives a call from Sangeetha, who has been kidnapped. Initially he refuses to help her, but later she somehow convinces him to help her, so he decides to goto the police station to meet the INSPECTOR.
Yes, Yes, Yes. I searched my entire database to refer to any movie released world wide, if it has got such a MASS scene. When INSPECTOR was shown, OUR MAN, JKR, he actually sits on a guy, and guess what, he makes the guy to be a OONJAL and he sits on him and delivers a punch. Oh man, I felt the mass. But I person who has dubbed for the Superstar has done his job perfect. The voice matches his caliber and could maintain his professionalism. So, our inspector listens to Sangeetha, but was in serious confusion whether to believe it or not.
So the movies get going with scenes between Ramana and his girl friend and conversation with Sangeetha over the phone to help her. They meet various obstacles by various intruders, but they could able to manage whomsoever comes in their path. But these scenes were really annoying as the SCREEN PRESENCE NAYAGAN is not shown. The mass fans were eagerly waiting for this scenes, where he does something or the other to tighten the seat belts. All of a sudden, JKR's dad, shows JKR a snap. Check out this conversation. "Indha photo va paarupa, annikku nee edhukku vendaammnu sonnenna theriyala, aana inniku nee oru periya Inspector, ippa vaadhu sollupa". See how he makes the spectators so curious. Spectators went mad to see the photo, later it was a snap of a girl. And could you guys guess what did our MASS man replied. He just kept quiet and gave us a cute, heart throbing smile. A dream sequence song.
I can take an open bet, never ever in the Indian, why World Cinema history, such a fast number song has come for a duet sequence. And the dance, Oh man, Micheal Jackson will feel jealous. Ultra sexy costumes,perfection to the core in the steps, class steps, brilliant turn, hi fi smile, Eco Chemistry, Sensational Music and apt innovative lyrics. I seriously don't really remember after which scene the interval came. It was such a racy pack entertainer.
The way he riddles the clue has been handed well by the Super Hero. Especially the scenes where he suspects the Doctor Sandhya. He sends a few people asking for the doctor to help a patient, where the duplicate doctor has to succumb to Guru (JKR) intelligence behind the scene. Such a crime thrilling ride. The main highlight of the movie is the climax, which if revealed, will be the greatest mistake I have ever done. So, I am not going to reveal the climax, but just a scene, where he shoots the Villian. Can Matrix people come near to the Encounter Specialist GURU? He triggers the bullet, when he is flying (jumping) upside down and more importantly villian is behind him, so he has to bend and shoot him. And these cheap stunts are a Cake walk for the Master blaster, he triggers, such that the bullet, passes to the glasses of the aquarium, rubs the shoulder of the other hero (Ramana) and at last lands in the chest of the villian. After watching this breath taking stunt (for us), almost everyone inside the arena are dumbstruck. I am sure this man can do any number of action packed chasing adventures. Once everything is over, the reporters thronged the place to ask questions to the Encounter Specialist, where one of the question is " Eppovume police latea dhaana varuvaanga, neenga mattum eppadi sir?", JKR's response, [;)] watch the movie.
Verdict : A perfect racy entertainer. A MEGA mass film for JKR fans across the globe.
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