Arshad Ahamed

This movie may have worked out better in the mid-to-late 2000’s. Maybe we are so used to the fast-paced, action packed movies that this felt very, very, very slow. The villains are poorly done. What even is the superpower of the guy who takes his glasses off, counts one-two-three and then the other guy just drops dead??? And the Rhino. Phew. The acting, the camerawork, the dialogues are all mediocre. Sony should take a break from making movies.

This is worth every penny, and hits very close to what celebrated 2000s wedding-situated movies gave for a viewing experience. The on-screen chemistry between leads and the supporting characters are engaging/exciting/funny throughout. Movie is laid with scenes that places subtle references to many celebrated movie dialogues/characters. All in all, a laugher riot of a movie with repeat value.

I write this review in 2023. Kammattipaadam was, and still is the best movie in its genre and Dulquer's best imo.

Phenomenal visuals, excitement of exploring a newer side of the Pandora. Flat storyline for the most part. The rather slow build-up and character development in the first 2-hours is wrapped in an action filled last 1-hour. The camera technology that is said to be developed exclusively for this movie does show its worth. Watch the movie in IMAX or high quality format.

F9 has become that movie one should watch by leaving their brain and better senses in the refrigerator. Is it fun? Yes. Is it too much? Definitely. It is evident the Studio, Directors and every Tom, Chuck and Harry involved with the Fast and Furious “Universe” (nowadays, even a silly rom-com might be developed into a Universe of some sort) takes the movies to be silly. Fan’s memes (renember the jokes in the Internet asking whether they would go to outer space next time or have some superpowers) are very funnily, cleverly addressed in the movies. One cannot help but feel offended by the Director and crew, who seems to be having the final laugh and saying, “Haha, the jokes’ on you”. You know you’ve been made a fool. A fool that pays the team well for their efforts that seem to go over the top now. All this said, the movie does succeed in capturing your strong emotions at times. Particularly the last scene where Dom and his newly “recruited” crew gather for the “family” lunch and grace. The R34 just hits you deep in the feels. I cannot wait to see how the main Fast Saga is wrapped up in the coming two movies. John Cena, as obvious as the fact that the sun rises in the East, is now Team Dom. This guy seems to be on the path the now highly bankable Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson was years back. Rock and Statam’s presence was missed. No doubt, as obvious as the fact that the sun sets in the west, Studio would bring all the muscles and flash to the “ we swear this is the absolutely final, last ride ever” instalments to the now aging Fast and Furious Universe. The Fast and Furious Universe looks likely to stay alive in the form of spin-offs. We have the seriously fun Hobbs and Shaw. Looks like Young Dom’s storyline, how he got into street racing and the story behind the Dom Charger might be explored as a spin-off. If there is money to be milked, Studio won’t leave any chance to dust. That wraps it up. Like I’ve told you. Place your brain in the fridge. Grab a popcorn (large one becuase this movie is long) and enjoy.