Category: Abstract Thought

#16 – One Minute Review – Youth – a naive yet surprisingly matured coming-of-age drama

Ken and his gang came up with a product that feels silly at times, does test our patience and still offers a surprisingly matured take on life. The performances of the leads (especially Ken, Devadarshini and Suraj) were natural and fit perfectly for this coming-of-age drama. The musical style storytelling is something that I felt … Continue reading #16 – One Minute Review – Youth – a naive yet surprisingly matured coming-of-age drama →

#15 – One Minute Review – Thaai Kizhavi – good intentions that lacks in execution

Radhika Sarathkumar is one star performer who pulls you into the story like anyone. With a great backing from Sivakarthikeyan productions, I am really happy that the movie got its due among audience. However, that does not compensate for the diluted screenplay which troubled the good intentions it had. Few minute long monologues from few … Continue reading #15 – One Minute Review – Thaai Kizhavi – good intentions that lacks in execution →

#14 – One Minute Review – Little Hearts – absurd, funny, light-hearted

The initial few minutes were a bit tough for me to sit through, which made me almost skip this feature involving teenage lovers. Then I happened to stumble upon the "Kaathu" song, which made me realise the true potential of this directorial by Sai Marthand. The ideology seems illogical, the emotions seem idiotic and the … Continue reading #14 – One Minute Review – Little Hearts – absurd, funny, light-hearted →

#10 – One Minute Review – Coolie (Tamil) – a generic drama that lacks emotional depth

Though the actors in Rajinikanth and Shruthi Haasan were utilized to the brink, Coolie relied more on the earlier works of the actors and their personal relationships than a strong emotional connection (on-screen). Lokesh's screenplay sort of became a generic template where the vintage songs became part of a checklist. The stunt sequences, which were … Continue reading #10 – One Minute Review – Coolie (Tamil) – a generic drama that lacks emotional depth →

Ponniyin Selvan (PS) – The product of sheer perseverance of a man named Mani Ratnam – Thoughts on his magnum opus

Based on the literary work of Kalki Krishnamurthy, Mani Ratnam's Ponniyin Selvan has an ensemble cast along with some of the leading technicians from the Indian Film Industry. Though several attempts were made in adapting this literary magnum opus, it was Mani Ratnam who finally managed to bring this historical fiction to life, on the big screens. It is expected to hit the theatres later this month, and amidst a lot of expectations riding on his shoulder, I wish to share few thoughts on the feature that are lingering in my mind for quite a while now.