Vidivu (Tamil, 2015) | Short Film Review

This satirical take by Karthik Vilvakrish on the lack of inspiration for employees in the Technology industry & the avenues to look for outside its confines is appreciable for the narrative brimming with creativity that goes beyond the usual. Prakash, donning the dual roles of DOP & Editor warrants special mention for the haphazard cuts that add to the puzzle & the commendably good low-light filming and grading. VFX work also catches the eye in the loopy maze sequence & so does the casting of a giant-like figure who, sadly, does nothing!

The film is ambitious in nature & is suggestive of a cliched alternate stream for those buried in the mundane work-desks. Some of the trap scenes, in wanting to be Nolan-ish, are too abstract & gives one the liberty to appreciate the idea with an air of ‘If the director had actually meant this’ caution.