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10 Endrathukulla is like a race car. It has its fair share of whizzing moments thanks to the joyous outing of the man behind its wheel, Vikram. The problem is, it also has its share of Pit stops, moments of over & under steer and an impactful crash before it stutters its way to the chequered flag
When asked about what ‘Naanum Rowdydhaan’ is about, you can quote that long sentence which Vijay Sethupathi breathlessly narrates to Parthiban near the end, but it is definitely something more than that for it travels from comic caper to emotion to action across its runtime with absolute ease. Top notch acting, well-defined character arcs and irresistible music make this a splendid watch. Go for it!
Bridge of Spies is not so much about the Political side of Spying or of handling trade of prisoners during the Cold War as it is about the need for a relentless character to negotiate things in calm amid all the chaos and pressure & the appreciation of one! The veterans involved are in full form in getting that translated to screen to perfection.
Biopics in general take the dramatic side and end up on most occasions as tear-jerkers. However, the Masterful Robert Zemeckis surprises us all in ‘The Walk’ by basing his film on one act of daredevilry by a wire walker never taking the path of melodrama, but slowly building up to the moment using technology to the hilt and banking on some fabulous writing & acting to bring out the humane side of such an inhuman insane attempt at glory.
Masala Padam is the classic case of a wonderful idea gone wrong. In spite of the modern theme, the film looks dated in its approach and execution resulting in an unexciting & flat experience for the audience.
The Intern while having its share of silly moments is genuinely entertaining and easygoing. With some genuinely astute dialogues, numerous truly funny bits and small scenes with half a dozen supporting players, the movie grows us on from scene to scene and makes it a pleasing movie-watching experience.
Puli promised to be a fantasy extravaganza that was never seen before. However, what we have got is the hapless execution of a decent plot that never gets us off our seats except during the title card when actor Vijay’s name is announced!
Impeccable acting, impactful dialogues & and an impressive stirring script make ‘Kuttram Kadithal’ an immensely satisfactory experience. Films like this, brokering a perfect marriage of cinematic language & reality, come by very rarely. It raises pertinent questions which stir debate but never gets preachy. A Must-Watch!
An above average docu drama that is technically majestic like that Everest hovering above all the climbers in the movie.
Opening with an exceptionally conceived base story of a haunted place, the nifty writing and creative screenplay produce an effectively engaging and petrifying experience, making ‘Maya’ quite possibly the best you would have seen for a long time with frights aplenty!
