For a while, the star appearances and action scenes keep things afloat. But after a point, the parallels between this story and the ‘Ramayana’ become too much. The […]
There is always something interesting: a bit of casting, or the centre framing, or the over-the-top set design… but on screen, a lot of it falls flat. Kavin
Flaws and all, this is an important step for Tamil cinema. It has “high moments”. But these high moments are never allowed to go into “mass” territory. Our
The most interesting aspect of the film is its pace. The director is in no hurry. He savours every moment, and makes us feel the maximum impact. The rest
For the most part, this is a quiet, subtle drama that turns into a detective story. The general feeling of us piecing together things just as the protagonist’s
The success of the film is that it grips you and doesn’t let you go. There’s no horror or terror. But there’s suspense. The rest of this review may
The drama portion of ‘Jigra’ has no tension, and the thriller part of the film lacks excitement. The movie moves with mechanical efficiency, and very little feels inspired.
As a screenplay, it’s all there – led by Rajinikanth, who seems happy not to simply play to the gallery. And yet, the film does not become what
CTRL works overall, but it does not carry a sense of revelation that makes you slap your forehead. Here’s the issue: We already know that we are controlled
There are interesting ideas. But the translation from concept to execution leaves a lot to be desired. The film looks grand on the big screen, but that’s about
The lead actors are both fantastic. The first half is charming, but later, the film feels like it needed to be tighter, more focused. But all said, this
This wonderfully written story is not just about cricket, but also about caste and ego. And this is not just about the two men at the centre, but
