7am Arivu: Two strong canvases but stitched very loosely

7am Arivu: Two strong canvases but stitched very loosely

Kudos to Murugadoss for bringing in such lost history and a very informative message into Tamil cinema. I won’t say that it’s all but its good.

The film has a very strong and very good plot that is more effective to make the audience sit tight to their seats. Technical wise it’s really good except for the stunt sequence before the climax. Murugadoss as a writer has brought in many information at every end of the play, the only thing that lags behind is the entertainment value, people feel that many incidents and techniques have been pushed forcefully inside the screenplay to boost the entertainment value that have failed to work.

As far as Suriya and Shruthi concerned they have done a wonderful job, Suriya as Bhodhidarma, Circus man and a Hero has done a very neat job. After a very long time a heroine of a Tamil magnum opus had a good role to play with the story, here the story travels with Shruthi, and she remains the motivation for the story.

Ravi. K. Chandran has done a neat clean job, nothing more or nothing less. His experiments and skills are reflected only in the song sequences. The most important credit to the cinematographer is for not using sepia or b/w tone for the period part.

Tong Lee the handsome Villian as he is addressed had no scope to show his martial arts, but to show the beauty of his eyes, all over the film.

Special credit must be given to Rajeevan for a wonderful art work in the China portion and 6^th century Pallava empire.

Harries hits the chord in some places while the BGM has nothing more special. “Innum Enna Thozha….” Is a sure hit after the release of the movie.

Finally 7am Arivu has two big things Concept and Technique nut not fully mixed with entertaining ingredients. People who expect a reprisal of the Ghajini’s magic will be disappointed a bit.

My special salute to Murugadoss for bringing Bodidharma to the knowledge of his kiths and Kins here, and for remaining about the immense knowledge and power which we had and which we have forgot for a very long time like Sidha and Ayurvedha. And warning us about the Bio Warfare that we shall face.

Special credits to Shruti for a good role and Acting.

7am Arivu – Worth watching twice…..

Vaagai Sooda Vaa: Watch for camera work and Strong message..

Vaagai Sooda Vaa: A poignant tale with a good message.

Sargunam has again boarded the wagon of a brand hit. Vaagai Soodava is a definite different shot for the audience. The story is set in a small hamlet which is dependent on the brick lin during the 60’s. First applause is to the cinematographer Om Prakash for bringing in the feel of the dry land and the economic condition of the people.

The story has all the ingredients in it to entertain as well as to create an awareness in the minds of the audience. The director has selected an apt timeline to tell this story. The film has many cliché’s of Bhagyaraj genre, but fails to meet his screenplay. Though every character had its lead in the story, no character was left un explained, the pace of the screenplay gives it a docu feel.

The love episode lags a lot, making the radio and the songs played in it as a character was good but it was used in many places which made it loose the real feel.

Vimal has given a nice try and has succeeded, Pon Vannan was really good. Iniya was a nice find. She was a real justification to the character.

The best part was bringing back the 60’s, the characters, their mannerisms, the locals, the sets, the problems was amazing. Every child artist in the movie must be duly credited for their attractive performances.

The songs were good, background was apt in some areas but lost the lead in minor places.

Cinematography…..! really at the best. The camera was kept in the place where the story demanded. I hope that’s what a real cinematography means. More than showing a cinematographer’s expertise in handling the shots and camera movements, managing the things what the script demands was the work of Mr. Om Prakash, which was really poignant. Especially the long shot and the establishments shots were good. The lighting was the most important thing in Vaagai Sooda Vaa to bring the real feel.

The end was good and was more realistic than many of today’s realistic movies.

Finally, watch Vaagai Sooda Vaa for its Camera work and strong message.