The specialty of the film is – The villain in the film is not without his nobility & the hero here is not without his faults! In bringing out memorable showings from his cast & technical crew & making Kaaviya Thalaivan a stand-out film in their resumes, Vasantha Balan elevates his own level.
In the Mood for Love is a poetic, subtle tale of relationships, that kindles the untold romance within you while at the same time being never on the melodramatic side.
Though the intent is just not there from the creative department to differ from the usual, it never ceases from disappointing the audience with its placidity. Barring few moments of brilliance from Vijay Sethupathi and the refreshingly native setup in Kanyakumari, this one is sure to take revenge on your senses! – staying true to its title “Vanmham”, the intent for revenge!
Naya Pata is certainly a noble attempt at chronicling the pain of migrating from a village to a city but it could have been so much more had the pacing issues been taken care of.
Naaigal Jakkirathai is a sensibly made film with a dog as a prime character which is a rarity in Tamizh cinema. It could have been a riveting thriller had some more depth been added to the characters.
A Police revenge saga has been dealt with refreshingly crazily & in bringing the right cast into the mix, the debutante director has pulled off a Comic Cop Coup!
‘Two Days One Night’ is a slow yet gritty account of a lady’s quest to keep her job captured in ultra-realistic fashion raising pertinent questions on humanity. While it is not highly engaging, it is worth a watch for Marion Cotillard who proves once again why she is one the finest actors around.
The bells are ringing for the indie filmmakers and here comes a neatly made crime investigation mystery elevated by abundantly talented actors and equally skilled technicians. Though there are enough avenues for improvement, this is one definitely worth a watch for those with a penchant for intelligently conceived crime mysteries!
The metamorphosis of Mason & his elder sister, children of divorced parents living with their mother is showcased over a 13 year time frame as Mason grows from 5 to 18. The general situations faced by kids and teens are brought to picture in addition to the specificities children with divorced parents may have to deal with. It transcends cultural barriers to show how rapidly focus and interests transition as a kid moves through the toddler & teen phases of life!
You are not destined to leave this movie with a spring in your step. It might more likely be a bizarre chortle. It has indeed been a while since one sat at a non-horror movie feeling so anxious as the movie unfurled and you cannot stop being nervy even as the closing credits pop up with such ghostly simplicity.
