Karnan : A Grandeur in every bit….

Karnan : A Grandeur in every bit….

**Note: This is not a Review or any sort of Criticism of the film, this is an Appreciation…**

Karnan, Wow what a grandeur not only in the aspects of sets or making Shivaji Ganesan’s acting, Kannadasan’s writings, NTR’s performance, and not but not the least Bandhalu’s direction.

This is the real grandeur every youngster must watch this magnum opus and learn what making a grandeur really is, there are no words about Shivaji sir’s performance, he is a legend, his delivery of dialogues is the real dictionary for Tamil for these youngsters.

It was a real lifetime experience for me at Sathyam cinemas, the screen was full and This man still attracts people towards him, what an acting, in the climax when Karnan leaves his last breath I don’t know weather Karnan was such brave on his death bed or not but after watching Shivaji in that character I wish Karnan should have been such bold and brave, for me and many others Karnan is non-other than Shivaji after watching this, dialogue delivery his Tamil pronunciation no word,.

NTR as Lord Krishna has lived as witty Krishna himself every expression of him shows he is witty, especially when he induces Kundi Devi to ask the two booms from Karnan, superb attitude.

Kannadasan has told the whole impact and message of Mahabaratha through his lyrics.

Thanks to Mr. Shanti Chokkalingam for this effort, and thanks to media for taking this effort to today’s generation.

I wish all youngsters, especially upcoming filmmakers watch this movie and know how to shoot a real grandeur..

Finally, “Chevalier” Dr. Shivaji Ganesan is always a star and still very much alive in all the hearts of his Fans….

Kahaani : A exhaustive “Sit-on-Edge” Drama

Kahaani : A exhaustive “Sit-on-Edge” Drama

Kahaani is a movie of espionage film doing great justice to its Genre, after a long time a move that’s driven by a mystery and makes you sit tight to the edge of your seats from the start till the end.

The story is itself a twisted tale of many and the answer for which the story searches is such a mind blowing episode. Vidhya Balan has just eloped the film to a different height with her subtle and modest performance as a Pregnant women searching for her lost Husband in the densely populated streets of Kolkata and a………? (it’s a suspense watch it for yourself).

Technically the move has an wonderful camera work with a commendable role, Setu, the cinematographer has worked on what the script demands and his montages to establish the locations around which the story happens is an example for his work.

The casting has worked out well in the film and this forms the main optimistic theory behind the success of Kahaani. Parambrata Chatterjee, Nawazuddin Siddiqui have done an excellent performance all over the film. This film has another example to showcase that Indian film industry is now fluctuating from an Artist oriented industry to a Script oriented industry.

Sujoy Gosh has done a commendable role both as a writer and director of the movie.

Finally Kahaani is a Indian film on the lines of “Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy” and a wonderful espionage film that gives you a very thrilling experience.

Watch it for Vidhya Balan and…………..?

Aravan : A wonderful epic after a long time…

Aravan : A wonderful epic after a long time…

Vasantha Balan has stricked the winning chord again with his period epic “Aravan”, a story set in 18^th century Tamil Nadu. The most important thing about the film is it has maintained a very good inter-textual relationship with its original Sahithya Academy Award winning novel “Kaaval Kotam” by Su. Venkatesan.

The film has an extraordinary casting which adds the real flavour to the content of the story. The film is supported by its ensemble cast who carry the film to this excellence.

The film basically has a very strong story of two clans in southern Tamilnadu. Sidarth’s cinematography has brought life to the 18^th on the screen. The cleche of the regular Sepia tone in a period film has been avoided in the film which makes it colourful.

Pasupathy and Aadhi have done a great job all over the film, Karthik’s Background score adds more flavour to the film and makes the audience stay tight to the seat.

Vasantha Balan the captain of the ship has moulded every frame of the film with at most care and detailing. The locations, the sets, the casts, the dialogues everything has been moulded to the best. Barath and Anjali have done a neat special appearances which the story demands and not for just an item number.

The only drawback of the film is the second half lags a little due to the placement of songs and the mood the flashback has.

Please do watch the film…

Dirty Picture: Mass and Class with “Silky” Attitude.

Dirty Picture: A Movie filled with “Attitude”

Dirty Picture portrays the Best Picture of Vidhya Balan, She has really taken this flick to an Altitude full of Attitude.

The film has portrayed the bold yet frustrated life of “Silk” Smitha. The dialogues form the core of the film. Every word uttered by Vidhya has an in-depth meaning in it. A big band of applause has to be given to Ekta Kapoor choosing this subject and Vidhya for the role.

Script wise the first half covers the mass and the second half touches the class. A very tricky screenplay by Rajat Arora where every question asked has an answer before the end. The complete screenplay structure where nothing is left without an answer as well as nothing is unnecessary till the end.

The ensemble of cast for this film is the most important strength starting from Naseerudin Sha, Emran Hashmi, Tussar Kapoor to the Junior artist is Good.

The only drawback of this flick is at certain point or many places the happening spot of the story (Chennai) has not been justified, except for the name boards.

A Special credit has to be given to the director Milan Luthria for handling this crucial subject in a very warm manner.

The cinematography and the BGM has to be given a due credit for creating the feel for the film.

Finally, Watch it for Vidhya her face reflects “Silk” Smitha’s attitude, she has done a great job, She owes a couple of awards for this.

Dirty Picture: Mass and Class with “Silky” Attitude.

Mayakkam Enna : A matured Love story of a Frustrated Youngster…

Mayakkam Enna : A matured Love story of a Frustrated Youngster…

Mayakkam Enna is a Movie that could not be classified in a single genre, it starts with a Triangular Story and Turns back into a Family Drama.

Selvaragavan has tried a light hearted flick with his own flavour. The film seems to be very slow in both the halves, because the audience are sent to a confused state as far as the main motive of the plot is concerned. The usage of Sub-Plots in the script has dripped the pace of the screenplay.

Danush excels day by day and gets matured as an actor in every film. Here as a freaky youngster, a passionate photographer and a frustrated photographer.

Selva’s light comedy carries the film to the audience. Richa is fabulous as Yamini. The story of the film is nothing special same as 7G and Kadhal Kondein but here its bit matured.

G.V.Prakash’s Background score as well as songs are good and give a tempo to the film. But unnecessary CG work everywhere in the film makes it a sober. Ramji’s cinematography and Kola Baskar’s Editing lose their content to the unwanted CG work.

Finally “Mayakkam Enna” is bit matured lot are not going to like it. Watch it for Danush and Richa the performers.

Rockstar: Not a regular “Run-on-the-Mill” Love epic..

Rockstar: Not a regular “Run-on-the-Mill” Love epic..

**Note: Not for regular Movie Buffs***

Rockstar is a very quite interesting movie about Love, Pain and Music. It tells us how Janardanan a quite innocent boy discovers the Music in him due to his Love and Pain. Ranbir is at his best.

Imtiaz Ali has really stroked right chords, the way he has portrayed Ranbir as Jordan is very interesting and with many realistic inputs of an artist. Some places where he induces the frustration of life and rules in the mind of Jordan are out of the box.

A very critical screenplay that drives the story, the story has done justice to its genre.

A.R.Rahman has given what Jordan demands. His background score his songs fit every situation, every character at their best.

“Oh Eco-Friendly.. Nature ke Rakshak… Mai bhi Hoon Nature…?” what a lyric… Mohit Chauhan has given his at-most and Ranbir has done a complete justice to his vocals.

This movie being a musical drama doesn’t suit every kind of audience. The love between Ranbir and Nargis is written in a Matured manner. JJ gives Birth to Jordan only because of the Love on Heere and the Pain created due to his Break-up with her, is the plot of the Story.

The Adventures of TINTIN

The Adventures of TINTIN

WOW…! The master craftsman strikes back with a spectacular Motion Picture Event of the Year

It’s a Spielberg movie no doubt of the “Sit-Tight to the Seat” experience, a wholesome entertainment and a marvel in screenplay. The answer for why he chose it to be an animated film is well seen in the film, if this was to be a live action film it won’t have been a full justice to Herge’s work.

Technically it’s a next level animation, every detail of the characters have been designed with at-most care. A very tight screenplay, the plot starts from the very first scene of the film. Steven Moffat, Edgar Wright and Joe Cornish have excelled in the way the sequence is driven to the spectacle.

The camera work is really a fabulous movie experience, especially when TINTIN chases Red Rackhman to get the clue in the dessert city is a wonderful play with the shots. The way Captain Hadcock remembers the past has been sequenced in a very interesting way.

The film moves in a very faster phase, which makes you feel that the movie gets over in a hour.

Finally, a dream team Steven Spielberg – Peter Jackson – TinTin, What else we could expect just go to the theatre, enjoy a thrilling roller coaster ride.