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GOAT (2.75/5) - It is Vijay all over, as protagonist and antagonist. He has tried his best to bring some difference between his dual roles, but not-so-thumping. Protagonist stands larger-than-life based on the antagonist's intensity brought on screen. Be it, Yuvan's BGM etc., makes us feel like we are missing something or something unique as a package, being named GOAT. The story is all done and dusted for ages, even the screenplay too. So, it largely remains predictable and overdose on cinematic liberty (VP should be reminded it is not the same 'innocent/ignorant' audience of those days), to make it a commercial movie of all hues. The real movie is all for one hour only, towards the climax. VP's quirkiness is seen here and there, with the same band of actors, including Badavi Gopi's cricket voice over (commentary), and some shorter cameos too. Overall, one time watch - not wrong if it is over Netflix too. Not a GOAT yet!

கொட்டுக்காளி (4/5) - வித்யாசமான தெரியமான முயற்சிக்காகவே. ஜனரஞ்சகம், மசாலா, காமெடி போன்று எதிர்பார்ப்போர்களுக்கான படம் இல்லை. அந்தகாலத்து மலையாள படம்போன்று கலைநயத்துடன் எடுக்கப்பட்டுள்ளது. பாடல்கள் பின்னணி இசைகூட இல்லை. இயற்கை சப்தங்கள் உரையாடல்கள் மட்டுமே. கதை ஒரு வரியில் சொல்லக்கூடியது. கையாண்டுள்ள விதமே சிறப்பு. உலகம் AI போன்றவற்றை பேசிக்கொண்டும் செயலாற்றிக்கொண்டுமிருந்தாலும் கிராமங்களானது மிகவும் பின்னோக்கியே உள்ளது. அவர்கள் வாழ்வியலயானது சற்றே சலிப்பு தட்டகோடிய தினக்கூலி சாராயம் புறம்பேசுவது சாதி வெறிச்செயல்கள் போன்றவற்றிலே அடங்கும். அதில் பல தற்குறித்தனங்களும். ஆணாதிக்கம் மேலோங்க பல பெண்களுமே இன்றும் காரணம். இதை அனைத்தையும் அழகியலாய் செய்யாமல் செய்து தோலுரித்துக்காட்டும் அற்புத முயற்சியில் வென்றுள்ளார்கள்! வினோத்ராஜ் போன்றோருக்கு சினிமாவில் கால்பதிக்க உலகிற்கு தெரிய விக்னேஷ் சிவன், நயன்தாரா, சிவகார்த்திகேயன், சூரி போன்று பழக்கப்பட்டோர் விற்பனை செய்ய தேவைப்படுகிறார்கள். அதைத்தவிர அவர்களால் மட்டுமே முடியும் என்று இதில் ஏதும் இல்லை. நட்சத்திர பட்டாளங்கள் இல்லை. ஏன் செலவு கூட இல்லை! அன்றாடம் வாழ்க்கையின் பிரதிபலிப்பாகவே இப்படம் முழுவதும். 🙏🏻

Vaazhai (3.5/5) - Movies showing the life in a hamlet so realistically has become so rarest in this time of hyper urbanisation and smart cities. Very good, Mari and his team scores mainly for that. Everyone - cinematographer, cast, art director, music director too - has done his/her job very well, not extraordinary as depicted in the social media. There had been better movies. Many would have been carried away with the way Dir Bala and few others enacted 😀😉 after watching movie. Mere marketing gimmicks, as word of mouth, to have more footfalls. Life in a village is in stark contrast to what we get to see in even a town. The inhabitants have brotherhood and find pleasure in simplicity that we have to imbibe, than yearning for upgrade in our want. Villagers live for their basic needs, especially to fight their hunger. They live for the day, with the daily wages. Mari Selvaraj has brought our childhood memories, for those who had experienced such a village life, as spectators too at times. Be that greenery, water front and childhood crush, even eagerly waiting for the vacation or the rare festivities, during which we get to feast, watch movies and celebrate by meeting, greeting & spending time with the relatives, to get their blessings - money they give becomes the kid's pocket money or savings. 😀😀 This happens to be three fourth of the movie that takes us to a different world. But, his brand is seen all over though not as much as in his previous movies. The climax is very impactful. Be the final few minutes and some more in the 2nd half, could have been edited to make it more special and sharper for the message Mari wanted to convey. Honestly, I am not much in favor of his intent, to bring upon or show the divide between communities or caste. He seems to just prick on the known, 'not-so-healing for centuries' wound, to trigger the emotions to showcase certain sect as victims, to mint box office revenue. Same as the other director. (At least for me. I may be ignorant of his noble actions may be). If he is a real change maker, let him share openly the profit (yes, this is his production too) with the needy folks. Stand publicly against such, misusing the society for personal gains. Otherwise, it will become yet another 'template movie' like Shankar does with his movies. He took a movie on corruption in the 1990s (Indian) and the subject remains the same in 2023 even, for Indian2. Certain things are beyond our influence, and we should aim to be the truest example, role model for what we preach.

It is the costumes department, first. Though very minimal, the thought process to finalise the look would have taken considerable time - to match the British era in Kolar, followed with the effort to maintain continuity. Of course, Chiyaan shoulders the movie all along. He has gotten the dialect right, as was observed in Ranjith's Sarpatta. GV Prakash elevates many scenes with BGM, but felt could have been better. The expedition, plot and the tone reminds Aayirathil oruvan. GV Prakash's work could have matched that cult work. The complete cast must be appreciated, for their tougher work directly under the sun or on the rough terrain. Screenplay and editing needed to be more entertaining: the drag at places could have been avoided.

First about what have worked well - Kamal is also around 70, but he is seen all through and carries well too. This truly inspires to worship our profession, at any age. Shankar's extravaganza is seen at many places and the credit goes to producer for the same. Shankar too is a visionary. Third is about the dialogues: hard-hitting at many places. Shankar and his team has about the latest generation, especially the influencers and their world social media, mobile phones, selfies/videos and like, very well to present his solution for the still rampant corruption. On the flip side, a flow state as such a story is missing. Looks like many paper cutting has been converted into videos (like in webseries) that don't have any lead or connection with each other. Editing could have been better, and ultimately, it becomes another Shankar's template in the way it is narrated. I liked the climax scene though for the impediment that we could possibly see. Corruption can't be completely weeded out, unless everybody is joining hands as a very strong,major, national force. Otherwise, those against corruption will be isolated, while many continue back their deed with some level of justification. I am hoping the movie does decently well, though not like crossing milestones as has been the trend now.

Purely H.Vinoth's Gangsta film world, with Ajith adding 'mass' with his inimitable style and body language. Purely for Ajith's fans and those liking high-octane package as in Vikram. If Ajith had taken up promotion, like Kamal did, and made it pan-Indian, this movie would have had wider reach, minting more. Story is about the much seen heist, but attempted in Kollywood. If the first half is all about 'larger than life' setup, the second is to fill in with some commercial elements like serious emotion, preachy message to public (the way Shankar handles in his movies, around the final 30-min or so, on why the protagonist has done so). The message is about how banks loot money, with min balance, late fees, mutual fund etc. Suggest not to take soft-natured children, as this movie is full of gunshots and blasts. There are some lighter moments too. Samuthirakani, and others have done their job well, but it is Ajith all over. John Kokken looks handsome villain, but lacks to match Ajith's intensity. All I have to say, as my opinion, about the movie.

Nothing new to write about. Done and dusted Vikraman, KJo template movie for family audience. Difference now is the production value, pan-Indian market having huge dividends assured in couple of days from release. **Rich father, played by Sarathkumar, having 3 children. The first 2 children are father's puppet, whereas the third (no doubt played by Vijay) prefers to be independent. Initially, Sarathkumar doesnt even care whether his third son is alive but later he is his identified scion to run his business empire and save his family from various issues: of course with message.**

It is Jeyamohan's story and GVM's screenplay. Being gangster film, in the genre of Nayakan, KGF etc., 'Annachis' are very much seen: so the protagonist too demographically. Nothing new in the plot but the treatment is. Typical GVM style of slow-moving and dialogue oriented than anything so-much heroic or cinematic. Every director has unique style/template. Sumo cars and pacy screenplay by Hari. Rich visuals and extravaganza by director Shankar. Likewise, GVM's style is some breezy screen moments unravelled more by dialogues, like reading a novel. Thankfully, No voice-over. Jeyamohan's story, well backed up by GVM's screenplay, STR performance and of course, ARR. If you're fan of GVM type of screenplay, then you would like the movie. I think to attract all type of audience, there aren't many gory/ blood scene.

Don - Very matured attempt by a first-time director having right blend of comedy, emotion, drama and fight. College goers or those nostalgic will relate to the 1st half, whereas the 2nd half is more for family audience and those expecting to have some juice as in 'little more' emotion, drama, message and other such extra. Strong performance from SK, SJ and Samudirakani. Others have done their job well. All departments have scored well, but may be editing could have been better. This movie is to stay and have increased footfalls for some days - probably, until we have 'Vikram' on screen.