Transformers : Dark of the Moon -- Wow…! For Special effects and Oops…! For very weak plot

Transformers : Dark of the Moon – Optimus Prime lives for Indian Movie Buffs this time…..

Wow…! For Special effects and Oops…! For very weak plot. The film has a very fragile knot that makes it just a Special effect Exhibition, The length of the film has disappointed the western audience and as for as the Indian audience it’s the VFX that makes them forget the length.

Micheal Bay has this time concentrated more on the visual aspects and has let loose the narrative structure of the movie. Eren Khruger the writer of this movie has been bound to compromise his plot to the VFX in the film. Some inner plots in the movie are very usual and does not create much difference.

Optimus Prime’s bold dialogues have been slashed as Indian theatres are yet to be equipped with 7.1 sound systems. Its only the BGM that audience could hear.

But no doubt that the Special effects and the character designs are marvelous, and the Indian audience are gonna love the film.

Avan – Ivan : A commercial entertainer in Bala style..

Avan – Ivan : A commercial entertainer in Bala style..

Avan – Ivan does not soar the expectations on Bala films. Though he has tried out and out commercial output, the realistic aesthetics in the film make it a critic lovable film. I will rather call this as a wholesome film that full fills every mindset.

The most important clutch in Bala’s films are the characters and their livelihood, which stays par excellence in every frame. Starting from “Chiyan” in Sethu to “Walter” Vanangamudi and “Kumbidren” Samy in Avan Ivan has its own unique potentiality and the characters form the USP of the films. At no extent the characters are thrown from the background the story revolves around.

Bala makes the script the first protagonist of his films, and the same happens in this too. Vishal as “Walter” Vanangamudi is at his best. This is the first time I belive that Vishal has become an actor. Director G.M. Kumar, “WoW” what an man, he lives as Zameendar (“Highness” that’s how people call him) as usual Arya has done his best, this time Vishal has carries a part heavier than Arya but both are at their best. As usual Bala surprises us with his unexpected castings like Ananth Vaithianadan (Voice expert in Airtel Super Singer) Ambika and RK (Hero of “Ellam Avan Seyal”) . Both the female leads have done what they were to do, but this time the female leads have lesser weights than the female leads of other Bala films.

The film makes us laugh throughout till the last 20 mins and then you dip into a mind blowing sorrow. In every film the problem or the root cause for the climax will be introduced in the first half but in here the plot is being reviled only in the second half which no audience will expect.

The comedy that grips along the script is natural and has no side track.

Yuvan has followed his Dad’s style in re recording.

This film is an example to all aspiring film makers to know how a commercial movie can be made with realistic aesthetics.

Though not a typical Bala film, this too is a new Genre of Bala’s dictionary.

And last but not least it’s a Vishal film directed by Bala.

Aaranya Kaandam : A raw Sur-Realistic gangster flick..

Aaranya Kaandam : A raw Sur-Realistic gangster flick..

Sabash…..! for Thyagarajan Kumararaja for bringing to screen such a wonderful cleanly weaved raw script. And double Sabash….! For S.P.Charan for producing this movie believing on only the script and the director.

It was like watching Quentin Tarantino’s Pulp Fiction or Inglorious Basterds. Really amazing film and happy to see such a flick in tamil. Aaranya Kaandam has already started collecting feathers and gems on its hat even before we got the chance to watch it. It already won the Grand Jury award at the south Asian film festival held at New York a year back.

The script is very raw though the climax is predictable each and every scene and happening is unpredictable and the script the screenplay makes the audience stick to their seats till the end. A very special applause must be given to the “Open” Dialogues in the film. If this was the concern for the censor board, I hit back at all those learned biggies “Please come watch what the real world is before rating a film”.

Characterization, the characters carry the film on their shoulders and they have safely landed the palanquin on a golden palate. Jackie Sheroof, Sampath, Somasundaram, Ravi Krishna avery one are very fresh. Especially Somasundaram as Zamindar has done a wonderful job.

I wish this film has no Interval. Yuvan Shankar Raja’s background score is class and reminds me Inglorious Basterds.

This is a Sur – Realistic film, these type of films are very rare in Indian cinema. This story happens in a day but the most beautiful thing is that no single Time insert shots like showing a clock, Time running has been used to show that it happens in a Day.

Thiagarajan Kumararaja must go places….

Please go watch the film…..