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.
Well i agree completely but the credit won't goes only to Cinematographer, i really n equally appreciate Art Director too.
ReplyDeleteAs u said songs were good but Visualization of the second duet i mean the choreography, costumes bla bla were boring.RR he made one music bit ready (That too remind me the song Nan pogiren Mele mele) n used it, it was good but other than it boring. Vimal just imitated Bhagyaraj sir.
Vaagai Sooda vaa Nice Movie have to watch at least once.... but i don't think it can be watched again.