Movie Reviews
The magical world of the movies interpreted in my way. Its a simple expression of ‘How I feel about the Film’ and ‘Why I feel that way’.
As Adoor Gopalakrishnan says, Work of art will feel differently to different people depending on their outlook of life‘, I am humbled in sharing my feelings about the film and attempt to express the reasons behind it as honestly as possible. My interpretation is ‘time bound’ and is limited to my life’s experiences. As I grow and my horizon’s expand, my view my stand different.
But I am happy to create this ‘time capsule’, to record how I feel right NOW, to interestingly to go back and compare it later.
Glad you are part of this journey.
Happy watching.
Ponniyin Selvan I
2022, Tamil, 8.9/10 IMDB, Directed by Mani Ratnam The Tamilar’s veneration for the literary work that they take pride in, vehemently documented through adept marshalling of unprecedented ‘closer to life aesthetic’. Expedition of ‘real-life historical structures’, capturing their cultural milieu and a persuasive casting, leaves the audience enchanted. Despite few narrative tweaks and creative liberties … Read morePonniyin Selvan I
Gargi
2022, Tamil, Sony Liv, 8.2/10IMDB, Directed by Gautham Ramachandran Another awakening plot that dwells in to the inner realms of its characters and navigates through the spaces of higher consciousness of the viewers. A narration of a sensitive premise of a young woman’s fight with the society and within, through emotional style of expression backed … Read moreGargi
Malayankunju
2022, Malayalam, Amazon Prime, 7.5/10 IMDB, Directed by Sajimon Prabhakar An arduous survival drama spun around native discrimination, keeps the viewers invested in the mental and physical ordeals of the protagonist. The film is a compelling watch for its promising positivity, terrific performance by Fahad, exceptional cinematography and brilliant screenplay. Survival dramas are tricky to … Read moreMalayankunju
Iravin Nizhal
2022, Tamil, 8.7/10 IMDB, Directed by R. Parthiban A disturbing storyline that is written in a complex intertwining timeline, is challengingly captured in a single shot, after ‘n’ number of attempts, as the making compilation claims. The director managed to create history for being the first in the non-linear category and surprisingly managed to play … Read moreIravin Nizhal
Vikram
Tamil, 2022, 9.1/10 IMDB, Directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj An astounding ‘male-dominated’ multi-story world, convincingly spun, in an intriguing premise. The ‘multi-starrer’ demands an undivided attention to every ‘star’ onboard, with its holistic approach of inclusion and belonging. The unerring screenplay, propels the daring journey, making it a memorable vigilante thriller of Kamal Haasan’s. For any … Read moreVikram
Pada
2022, Malayalam, Amazon, 8/10 IMDB, Directed by Kamal. K.M An enthralling work that jolts the viewers with its presentation and grippy narration. The thriller backed by true incidents, leaves the viewers utterly astonished through its edgy screenplay and impressive performances. The opening sequence of the film, hints the real life incident that the film intends … Read morePada
RRR
2022, Telugu, IMDB 9.1/10, Directed by S.S.Rajamouli A wholesome entertainer, fascinatingly incorporates Hindu Mythology to the racy action epic, showcasing talents at par global standards. The metaphor establishment of elements of nature, intensifies the saga, keeping the audience invested in its heroic achievements. The fictitious story that is spun around the two real life characters … Read moreRRR
Kadaisi Vivasayi
2021, Tamil, SonyLiv, 8.8/10 IMDB, Directed By M. Manikandan An earthy premise that explores the placid livelihood of the gullible villagers and how the coercion of a simple law, topples their lives big time. The subtly in creating the awakening screenplay, an unique feature in all of Manikandan’s films, is yet another captivating experience. The … Read moreKadaisi Vivasayi
Kadaseela Biriyani
2021, Tamil, Netflix 7.6/10 IMDB, Directed By Nishanth Kalidindi A ‘Pulp Fiction’ inspired attempt- ‘To begin the story almost at the end of the narration’, validates the compelling pursuit of something unattainable in the preceding hour and a half of the film. The skilfully carried out ‘morbid humor’ of taboos, initially awakens discomfort, gladdens the … Read moreKadaseela Biriyani
Hridayam
2022, Malayalam, 8.9/10 IMDB, Directed by Vineeth Sreenivasan A visual chronicle, from the hearts of the makers to the viewers. The common denominator being, the ever-abiding enticement and the most exploited word - ‘Love’. A restorative nexus that either reminisces personal experiences or familiar sequences of iconic movies across industries. A fresher’s life in a … Read moreHridayam
Operation Java
2021, Malayalam, Zee5, IMDB 8.2/10, Directed by Tharun Moorthy An illustrative modus operandi of the cyber crime department that ingeniously encompasses a serious socio economic problem of the employable workforce. The narrative succeeds in accentuating the dejected educated youth’s mental attitude and positively parallels with their coherence in handling the ups and downs with equanimity. … Read moreOperation Java
Sila Nerangalil Sila Manidhargal
2022, Tamil, Directed by Vishal Venkat A tale that beautifully unravels the sensitive dependence of a ‘small cause’ that result in a ‘large effect’. It echoes the ‘reluctant retrospection’ in the lives of young adults, four to be precise and more promisingly attempts to establish that there is a solution to every man-made chaos. We … Read moreSila Nerangalil Sila Manidhargal
Minnal Murali
2021, Malayalam, Netflix, 8.6/10 IMDB, Directed by Basil Joseph A borrowed story from the western marvel series that had been conveniently layered with abundant nativity and dolloped with some tender moments to make it ‘a true to the soil’ movie that leaves you warm at your heart. The down to earth superhero movie takes its … Read moreMinnal Murali
Jai Bhim
2021, Tamil, Amazon Prime, 9.7/10 IMDB, Directed T.J. Gnanavel Yet another story in the lines of Mari Selvaraj’s Karnan, that rips the masks off the brutal bureaucratic faces with an authentic real event to back it up. Any attempt to bring to light, the plight of the marginalized is noble. The sequencing of the nearly … Read moreJai Bhim
Thinkalazhcha Nishchayam
2021, Malayalam, SonyLiv, 8.6/10 IMDB, Directed by Senna Hegde A subtle comedy that leaves you smiling for its satirical elements and distinctive making. The film dwells on regular familial emotions but turns to be a compelling watch, when it addresses societal and political issues, carefully wrapped in its comical facade. As the name suggests, the … Read moreThinkalazhcha Nishchayam
Kaanekkaane
Malayalam, 2021, 8.7/10 IMDB, Sony Liv, Directed by Manu Ashokan A drama turned thriller, catches more than just your attention, for its distinct premise and plot. The screenplay and the overlapping narrative pattern glues you to the screen. Before you even realize, the characters are etching your heart, leaving you with this novel warmth and … Read moreKaanekkaane
Navarasa
2021, Tamil, Anthology, Netflix, 6.7/10 IMDB, Directed by Bejoy Nambiar, Priyadarshan, Karthick Naren, Vasanth, Karthik Subbaraj, Arvind Swami, Rathindran R Prasad, Sarjun KM, Gautham Vasudev Menon The finest craftsmen of the industry coming together to present the deliberately designed series of short stories to evoke the nine states of emotions in the viewers, ends up … Read moreNavarasa
Kuruthi
2021, Malayalam, Amazon Prime, 7.9/10 IMDB, Directed by Manu Warrier A petite daring sample that addresses the perspectives of the socio-political issues of the large population of the country. The home invasion thriller tauntingly questions and clarifies the beliefs, finding its parallels to the country’s long invasion history from where the issues had rooted many … Read moreKuruthi
Sarpatta Parambarai
2021, Tamil, Amazon Prime, 9.1/10, Directed by Pa. Ranjith A sport film that does complete justice to the Boxing sport it features and sweeps the audiences with its authentic representation of the intriguing ‘Boxing Clans’ that existed in north madras in the 70’s. A talented ensemble that lets you sample the lives of people of … Read moreSarpatta Parambarai