Pettaikaali Review (My view)

Pettaikaali in Aha, is an example of the finest film making. Top notch quality content which can even be case studies for many film institute The extensive amount of hard work done by the director Rajkumar is mind blowing and the producer Vetrimaran did mention he is gonna use all the intel from this for Surya next film "Vaadivasal" From what I heard the director waited and shot the series in live Jallikatu and a series like this I wished it was in Netflix for the world to see this master class, as it literally takes you to the Vaadivasal arena SaNa Music 👌

Stateless - My View: Not a review

Series Name: STATELESS

Number of Episodes: 6

Language: English (mostly)

OTT: Netflix

My View:

Brilliant is an understatement for this emotional series based on the true event. I will definitely go with full points for this. Be it the 2 Tamil guys on the roof, The Afghan and Iraq family and detainees, you could feel their pain throughout. 

I have to start with the fact that this is not written to be a docu-drama, rather the screenplay and the characterization of every characters in this series have lived the life of the original people. One of of the most gripping drama series which I have watched in the recent times. The series is about the life of the refugees in the Australian detention center, who is seeking for Asylum and visa for a better life. 

The writers did an excellent job in carrying out the emotions that both the officers and the people who were impacted, which reemphasize the fact all humans are good and they wanted to do good, but circumstances and scenario make them to deviate from the default good character.

The final episode and the final few minutes are too emotional and also its an eye opening on what all the families under various scenarios across the world had to go through and take the tough decision of leaving their country.

MUST WATCH --->  100/100

Kaval Thurai Ungal Nanban - My View ( Not a Review)

 Movie Name: Kaval Thurai Ungal Nanban

Language: Tamil

OTT: Zee 5

My View:

First minute to last minute the movie is brilliant and stays with our nerves with the excitement and tension on what's gonna happen next. Very Very Hard hitting movie based on a real life incident, and once you watched to movie, it would leave an impact.

I will go with 100/100 for this movie. It's not a feel good, horror, action movie. but its a dramatic thriller and the way the completed the climax with the movie title at the last has the directors touch. If not based on the real life, the story could have moved in a different way, but truth to be told is held. One of a very high quality movie that will leave you with an impact throughout

Mare of East town

Name of the Series: Mare of East Town

Language:  English

OTT: Hot Star

Episode 1:

The episode 1 is more like a character introduction and getting yourself set up for the environment of the small Town, and the stage is set during the final few minutes of the episode, by revealing what is supposed to happen in the upcoming episodes. In terms of engagement factor,  it is definitely slow and not much boring, having learn the genre is a crime drama, no complaint so far.

(Views on next episodes coming up)

Jagame Thanthiram - My View (not a review)

 Movie: Jagame Thanthiram

Langauege : Tamil

OTT: Netflix

My View:

I personally think the style of Al Pacino, Robert De Niro & Quentin Tarantino, which Karthik Subaraj(KS) likes, made him to do lots of inspiring scenes. The movie needed some time initially, as they need to establish the base, but felt the screenplay because of this was like bits and pieces initially. Could have done a better job. KS did say that his one liner of Mix of Foreign + Indian gangster, about this movie. He initially planned this in NY and also I guess he approached Al Pacino.

Gotto admit the fact that Karthik Subaraj did a good job to not dub the English dialogues, and as I could see the actual raw conversation. But at the same time this also would have an impact on commercial impact ( probably since Netflix, he went with this). This is definitely not the best of KS and not cult, and KS should have carried over his own style over inspiring his favorite stars. One liner is really good and I felt could have been dealt much better. I used to imagine when I watch some English thrillers, what would be if we need to have an Indian hero here and KS brought in a good visualizing and even maintained the authenticity of Football reference. Should give kudos to him. At the same time, KS has set a good profile for himself, the expectations were carrying in high of this genre.

The mid and post mid portion of the movie I felt really good and it worked for me. Kind of interesting sequence between Shivdoss and Peter. The emotional connect of what happened to Tamils in Sri Lanka was explained very well and kudos for good acting. They touched the key point on what India failed to do, which various European and other countries like Australia, NZ took, by welcoming in Tamils form Sri Lanka during war and gave them status. Many Indian & TN politician played politics all the time and made use of the situation for vote bank, and did not do enough.

I think the story's thought process is complex and challenging. Presenting the blend of 3 Key issues under 3 hours i.e, Gang War, Immigrant Issue, SL Tamil issue is definitely tough and I feel though we can appreciate KS for a try, but I doubt if he has executed extremely well. It's not bad and definitely somewhere just on par.I really wanted to KS to make a full fledge movies/series on SL Tamils and use this medium to educate and understand the struggle they went through.

Summarizing it, many dialogues were really good, especially from the "Murugesan" who acted as a dishwasher and thought process of the story is good, but felt could have had a better execution, to fall into cult category. The finishing touch on giving water is brilliant and so does the camera circling up two persons on 2 incidents, is a symbolic representation shift in things is about to happen. Those were few of the very good KS's touch. I liked it and felt could have been better with much more engaging factor and will go with 80/100

The Shining - Review : Worth watching?

The Shining   - Review : Worth watching?

IMDB Rating: 8.5

The Shining- "a movie which describes how a cabin fever turns a man into a murderer "

Thuppakki - Review : Worth watching?

Thuppakki  - Review : Worth watching?

IMDB Rating: TBD

Thuppakki -"a film written, directed and acted to break the Box Office Record"  

Sin City - Review : Worth watching?

Sin City - Review : Worth watching?

IMDB Rating: 8.2/10

Sin city -"a visually different rough ride, yet with a good screenplay "  

Genre: Action, Thriller

2001: A Space Odyssey - Review : Worth watching?

2001: A Space Odyssey - Review : Worth watching?

IMDB Rating: 8.4/10

2001: A Space Odyssey -"a movie which you feel, too boring and confusing climax"  

Skyfall - Review : Worth watching?

Spellbound - Review : Worth watching?

IMDB Rating: 8.3/10

Skyfall -"Bond.... Sentimental Bond!"  

Pizza - Movie review - is it really worth watching?

Pizza  - Movie review - is it really worth watching?

Pizza - "a movie, that makes you spellbound at the end"

Genre: Horror, Thriller

Language: Tamil

Can we watch it?

You gottobe kidding.. grab the ticket in the nearest theater now itself if you haven't watched it so far. Such a wonderful and thrilling experience.

It is a crime to reveal any movie plot and if I reveal the plot of Pizza movie, then the crime rate is doubled.But if you want to know about the movie, all I can say is the story of Pizza may be simple, but itz the technical team and cast of the movie makes this movie a must watch. Thanks to the 7.1 Sound system's first movie released in Tamil, the sound effect is the Ghost that threatens you, provided you choose the best theater.

Can I download and watch this movie?

If you think you can save money by downloading this movie, you are really missing a wonderful experience of watching this movie in theater

Here is the Satisfaction Index vs Ticket cost (Rs.120) spent, from my experiance

Ticket Cost = 120
Worthy for Ticket amount spend	Stuff
+60	First Half
+ 70	Second half, where the secrets slowly started to reveal
+ 80	Director + scrrenplay
+ 40	Backgrond Music
+ 60	Cinematography and lighting. You can feel the brilliance where the cinematographer shot the scenes where the only lighting involved is torch light
+ 40	Editing. The length of 127 mins is yet another reason for the griping story.
+ 40	Hero's acting. Simply Brillaint.
- 20	Some extended romantic scenes in first half is the one where you can feel the slow pace and this is because rest of movie is so fast
Worth???
390 - 20 = 370
Ticket Cost = 120

Rating: 8.5/10

The Jackal - Review : Worth watching?

The Jackal - Review : Worth watching?

IMDB Rating: 6.1/10

The Jackal -"a so called, thriller movie, with usual plot and less twists"  


Genre: Thriller

Can we watch it?

    You can watch this movie, without any hoping it is a thriller. Usual plots carried out throughout, in an usual way. WOW factor will be missed.A couple of scenes get nearly closed to the thrilling genre, but on the whole, you can watch this for entertainment.

This movie is a "Cat and Mouse chase", between " good vs bad". This isn't either boring or too good.

Rating: 6/10 .

Alone - Review : Worth watching?

Alone - Review : Worth watching?

IMDB Rating: 6.4/10

Alone -"Dual Fight for Love, with a great suspense carried throughout"

Genre: Thriller, Horror, Suspense

Language: Thai

Can we watch it?

This movie is highly recommended for horror movie lovers. Few scenes in the movie are extremely good, that fears even the strongest and fearless   :).

A rare element of suspense will be experienced in this movie and that is the biggest plus of the movie.

Rating: 7/10

Maattrraan (Brothers) - Review : Worth watching?

Maattrraan (Brothers) - Movie review - is it really worth watching?

Maattrraan - "a Joyful start, with a serious and PROLONG RIDE"

(On October 13th, the Maattrraan team has decided to trim 21 minutes in second half..wowww.. this will definitely make the movie feel better than the best"

Genre: Drama, Thriller, Science Fiction

Language: Tamil

Can we watch it?

Maattrraan is no KO... but worth watching once in theater... Here is the Satisfaction Index vs Ticket cost (Rs.120) spent, from my experiance

Ticket Cost = 120
Worthy for Ticket amount spend	Stuff
+10	Rettai Kathire Song
+ 60	First Half Alone
+ 30	Surya x Surya
- 30	Backgrond Music
-40	Second Half + Climax + Less Twist and Turn
+ 40	KV Anand + Global Display into concept + Balkan Countries Location
+ 20	Cinemaography
+ 20	VFX/Motion Capture Technology used. Hardy in 1 scene u can see the graphical one,else it was outstanding
Worth???
180 - 70 = 110
Ticket Cost = 120

Rating: 6.5/10

Crash - Review: worth watching?

Crash - Movie review - is it really worth watching?

IMDB Rating:  7.9/10  

Crash - "a movie, which emphasizes the value of human race, and gives a feel good impact on United States extensive culture"

Genre: Drama, Thriller

Director: Paul Haggis

Can we watch it?
 

This is one kind of movie, which makes you feel, that it moves in slow pace, but thanks to the number of characters and stupendous screenplay, the you will love this slow pace dramatic thriller. 

A lot of  "WOW" factor can be expected at the later part of the movie, and this will is the key which makes you to watch the movie again and again, so as to understand the beauty of this masterpiece.

This movie was released in 2004.

Highlights:  If you want the best 3 thing about the movie, here you go

i) Screenplay  ii) Screenplay iii) Screenplay  ..... you can watch this movie 'n' number of times for screenplay alone.

Rating: 8.5/10

Oscars Won:

i) Best Picture

ii) Best Original Screenplay

iii) Best Editing

Capricorn One - review : Worth watching?

Capricorn One: Movie review - is it really worth watching? 

IMDB Rating:  6.8/10

CAPRICORN ONE - " a movie which tries to bring the negative shade of space program"

Genre: Science Fiction Thriller

Director: Peter Hyams

 Can we watch it?

If you are interested in some sort of NASA movies about Moon landing and Mars landing, then you definitely should watch this movie.

If you are not a science fiction fan, then you are most welcome to watch this movie, because though it is claimed as a Science Fiction Thriller movie, majority of movie will be action packed thriller, thanks to Mars Launch Space program concept used in the program. Thriller kicks off right from the beginning as soon as movie starts

Capricorn One is an Independent film released in 1978

Highlight of the movie: The Flight chase by two helicopters,I bet, you will definitely like it.

Rating: 7.5/10