Madrasapattinam - Worth watching

There are clear signs of inspiration from Titanic and Lagaan. We have seen some local-international love already in Tamil movies. But definitely, none of these factors shall stop you from watching this movie.

This romantic tale set to have happened in 40s is fit for a cool watch. There may not be many interesting scenes. But definitely, there are no irritating scenes.

The picture might have not depicted the things that had happened during independence exactly. But definitely, there are no big logical flaws

We could get some synthetic feel of 40s. But definitely, the efforts that have gone behind art direction has come out well. We are happy to see the clean Koovam.

We need actors like Arya who have not fallen into any image (as of now) to act in this kind of movie. Ullam Ketkume, Sarvam, Pattiyal, Naan Kadavul and this movie Madrasapattinam... Arya had always delivered whatever is required by the director. Please be the same, Arya!

Amy Jackson.. New definition of beauty! :) This movie is worth watch at least for seeing her ;). Thanks for not choosing 'just a fair' foreign lady. Good choice!


G.V.Prakash.. Another decent album from him. Even BGM is good. The chorus background which comes throughout the movie is still ringing in my ears.

Director: A.L.Vijay... I became a fan of this guy after seeing 'Poi solla porom'.. I would go to the extent of saying that it was the best crisp and fast screenplay I had ever seen. That kind of pace is missing in this movie. There will be hidden humour spread throughout Poi solla porom which is also missing in this movie. But we have to appreciate him for taking a completely different movie (a tough one too). You are definitely in the list of 'Promising directors' Vijay.

 Madrasapattinam is definitely worth watching (at least once) in theatre.

Raavanan - A good movie but where is Mani's touch?

Before going critical, I shall start with some positive comments.

Locations were the backbone of movie. Every frame was beatiful and exceptionally fresh. We should appreciate the efforts that went in deciding those places.

Camera work. I don't know how many exclamations should be put.. Two brilliant cameramen Santhosh Sivan and Manikandan were involved in the project. There is a saying that too many cooks spoil the broth. But these 2 together multiplied the standard of movie by 100 times.. Brilliant!!

For the location and camera alone, this movie is a MUST WATCH in theatre.


Vikram. A decent job from him. But that ' bag bag bag'. 'dandandanaka' all reminded Kandhasamy.. Not just for me but most of the audience in theatre were shouting the same. All thanks to Susi ganesan :P

Aish. No disappointment :P

Prabhu has done a good supporting role.

The songs already had a good reach. Usure Pogudhey had great applause in theatre. The picturisation added more value to the song. BGMs were OK (One chorus BGM reminded Ayirathil oruvan BGM). Overall, a minimum guarantee work by ARR again which will surely be hailed by his fans.

Suhasini's dialogues were good in some scenes. But some dialogues were not very clear (may be the movie might have repeat audience for hearing the dialogue clearly). Usually all the dialogues in Mani's movies will be precise, sharp and effective. This movie lacked such dialogues throughout the movie and that could possibly be the reason for not getting the feel of seeing a Maniratnam movie.

Prithviraj, Karthik, Priyamani etc didn't have much scope. Not a commendable performance from them.

So why is it that I say, this movie doesn't have Mani's touch? I don't have a specific answer. Mani's touch is more a feel than a parameter which can be clearly defined.

Yes, we all know Raamayanam story. What is that extra flavor which Mani has added (like he did in Thalapathi with Mahabaratham story base) is the reason for high expectation. But Mani missed to do that this time. Except for a good last 2 mins in climax, the movie was predicatable and usual.

But I would like to appreciate Mani for one thing at least. He continued with Ranjitha wich shows his decency. But it was kind of irritating to see audience whistling whenever Ranjitha came on screen. Podhum sir, vidunga!

Definitely, this movie is better than most of the contemproary movies. But there is something called Maniratnam's standard which is not met in this movie.

But Mani sir! Fans like me will look for your next movie with same expectation, bit pls don't disappoint us one more time :)

Singam - Not bad

There were mixed reviews about Singam.. I went to theatre with the belief that I won't like the movie..May be, that attitude helped.. The movie was not appearing that bad as I was told..

Yes, yet another commercial masala.. But there are some good scenes too.. While in all films, hero will be single man army and villain will have a big gang, the first half of the movie was different with Surya having such a big gang in his native which scares even Prakashraj..

What I didn't like in this movie are Vivek's mokka comedies, 'engeyo ketta maadhiri irukke' kinda songs from DSP and the theft done by Hari during 2nd half. That diverting police and villain moving in Andhra direction is completely stolen from Anjaadhe.. Why do you want to do it Hari? Your creativity is not that bad.. You could have tried something on your own..

Surprisingly, I liked Anushka for the first time..Don't know why (But definitely not because of that rainbow song :P)

The stunt master should be appreciated.. The fight sequences were really powerful..

So were the dialogues.. That 'ongi adicha ondra ton weight' dialogue appeared like 'too much' while seeing in trailer.. But while looking in sequence, that scene was sema mass. Surya had really done a good job..

I don't know what my review would have been if this movie was acted by Vijay or Ajith. I have a positive bias for Surya that he is balancing between commercial and classic movies. Next is Rakthacharithra from him which is a good sign that he didn't get caught in image net like Vijay or Ajith..Keep going Surya!

Singam can be watched once, for sure!

Irumbu Kottai Murattu Singam

Brilliant art direction photography and all the technical aspects..

Lawrence is stylish.. After Rajini, style suits only for Lawrence..

We should appreciate Simbudevan for giving this try..

But I have to tell that the film was boring.. The comedies were so explicit and childish (looks like they aimed at school children as audience)

If there was some good humor, this movie would have gone to classic list..

Sura

A very late movie review..

But I want to register briefly what I thought about the blockbuster from Vijay :P

No I am not going to write anything very bad about Vijay. Ppl are tired reading the SMS, mails and reviews making fun of Vijay..

I actually pity on him.. He is a good dancer.. He can do good comedy.. Very dynamic hero.. But he is wasting all these by choosing based stories and mundane screenplays..The time he realise this, there will be no one to recognise his talents..

Vijay antony helped in Vettaikaaran's oralaukku collection.. Mani sharma vum serndhu kazhutharuthuttaaru..

Thamanna was very irritating..

Vadivelu was of no use..

Ada ponga pa

Angadi Theru - Fine and Clean movie!

"No heroism. No punch dialogue. Be simple and show the reality. Movie will be a hit".

"Life at Ranganathan Street, T Nagar". Wow! Very interesting to hear the one liner. Good that the director got the spark to make a movie about life of people in that special street of Chennai. Though there was little exaggeration in portraying their life, it disappears since there was a huge amount of reality shown in movie.

Bala showed the other (mostly sad) side of beggars et al in 'Naan Kadavul. Vasantha Balan has shown the other (sorrow, happy, love) side of salespersons working in the gigantic shops of Ranganathan Street.

This movie need actors who look like our real life salesboy and salesgirl and it has got a perfect star cast. Mahesh resembles Kathal Bharath. Some one has to advice Mahesh, not to act in Perarasu movies :P. Anjali.. I am already a fan of her 'Nejama than soldriya?' in Katradhu tamizh (My all time favorite movie!) She has done a wonderful job in this movie too. Very dynamic and cute. Pandi's innocence is a treat to watch.

Director Venkatesh and Pazha Karuppaya have a done a good job in their 'anti' roles. I just wanted to tell you all that Pazha Karuppaya is a wonderful writer. Recently, I had posted one of his article for Dinamani in my blog.


With 2 young music directors (GV Prakash and Vijay Antony) who have been successful, recent days, the songs could have been even better. Only 'Aval appadi ondrum' is good. There should have been at least 2 more good songs. The songs were actually slowing down the pace of movie which was already going at a slower tempo. Vijay Antony has done a decent job in background score.

Direction: Vasanthabalan. What to say! This man is a wonderful film maker. We are expecting more and more good movies from you.

Angadi Theru is a fine and clean movie. Best among the recent releases and of course, a Must Watch!

Maathiyosi - Yosikkave Illa

Yes, it was told that movies like Subramaniyapuram, Paruthiveeran are trend setters. Of course, we saw good follow up movie like Vennila Kabadi Kuzhu.

On the negative side, It gave liberty to think that any movie taken in Madurai base will be a success. PSSR FIlms (Production) might have thought, with amateur director, useless music director and new actors, (overall with a LOW BUDGET) he could take more money out, just by producing a Madurai based movie. But I am happy that this movie will be a flop.

The 4 heroes are as bad looking as possible (typical south TN c*l*ny guys). Their slang, the place in which they are living, the high class Th*v*rs... everything was shown good, though there was some exaggeration. But all were shouting at high decibel (especially President's wife). It was very irritating.

After looking at that dry village, heroes who appear like they have never taken bath, Chennai slum etc. the heroine's face was so relaxing to see. She(Shammu, Kanchivaram fame) was looking very nice. I think, only she would have got the highest salary in the movie.

The small girl character (karuvaachi) was very nice and it should be the best character in that movie.

The movie had many logic flaws, suicide of Ponvannan's wife for a dummy reason is a sufficient example.

The songs and BGMs were horrible. Guru Kalyan! Nee mattum en kaila kedacha!!! Sundar C Babu would have been a reasonable pick. I don't think he asks for more money, does he? If PSSR Films wants all technicians for free, then they will get MD like Guru Kalyan only.

About the director, Nanda Periyasamy. Nothing much. He has been strongly inspired by Subramanaiyapuram and Paruthiveeran. There are lot more stuffs to be told about villages. Konjam Maathi yosikkanum sir.

Maathiyosi. If you are a person like me who has no other work and staying in a place where an expected movie like 'Aval Peyar Thamizharasi' didn't get released, then go for this movie.

I didn't see Thambikku Indha Ooru, but was convinced that it will be worse than Maathiyosi.