My quick take on the film that's on everyone's minds today.
Do I recommend it? Absolutely Yes. It is a good film.
What is good?
Rajnikanth - Don't expect the 40 year old you saw in Baasha or the swagger of Sivaji. The director has made it very clear that he is playing his age. So expect a performance as mature as his age and he will not disappoint you. Infact, I loved some of the emotional scenes and his performance.#magizhchi to see him take this route and it paying off.
Duration & Script - It is not a long movie by Kollywood or Rajni movie standards with a running time of little over 2 & half hours and was engaging. The script does not give you much scope to think with all the characters and events, despite its relaxed pace, which I think is a big positive. Good balance again!
Others: 'Neruppu da' theme from the already popular soundtrack (Mayanadhi plays out beautifully!) and some adequate performances from the co-artists. Good cinematography (subtle and not on your face, which I think is a big plus) and neat editing.
What could have been better?
Do I recommend it? Absolutely Yes. It is a good film.
What is good?
Rajnikanth - Don't expect the 40 year old you saw in Baasha or the swagger of Sivaji. The director has made it very clear that he is playing his age. So expect a performance as mature as his age and he will not disappoint you. Infact, I loved some of the emotional scenes and his performance.#magizhchi to see him take this route and it paying off.
Ranjith-Rajni Balance - The director has struck a wonderful balance in how he has treated the Superstar giving ample space for the whistles as well as the character. Augurs well for the future!
Radhika Apte - All it takes is one scene for her to prove why she is so sought after.
Radhika Apte - All it takes is one scene for her to prove why she is so sought after.
Duration & Script - It is not a long movie by Kollywood or Rajni movie standards with a running time of little over 2 & half hours and was engaging. The script does not give you much scope to think with all the characters and events, despite its relaxed pace, which I think is a big positive. Good balance again!
Others: 'Neruppu da' theme from the already popular soundtrack (Mayanadhi plays out beautifully!) and some adequate performances from the co-artists. Good cinematography (subtle and not on your face, which I think is a big plus) and neat editing.
What could have been better?
I don't have a list here. No Major grudge either. Maybe the 2nd half could have been just a few minutes shorter. No stand out performance either from the supporting cast with a couple of them looking amateurish at places. A more menacing Antoganist could have added more value.
It is a gangster film. So expect some violence and bloodshed. It is not too much gore though.
Final Thought: Good film with a strong 'performance' from the Superstar. Do watch it!
It is a gangster film. So expect some violence and bloodshed. It is not too much gore though.
Final Thought: Good film with a strong 'performance' from the Superstar. Do watch it!
