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90's - A Middle Class Biopic (2024)
Beautiful written drama for next generation
From initial intro to end of slam book each episode is gem which takes us to memory lane of 90's. As I am from that generation, born in small town I can relate to most of the things written here.
Although few scenes in episodes was not complete or confusing like felicitating parents before results, outcome of 3rd kid by interacting with her friend changes not shown.
Overall, it is good show which can be watched along with your family relating to past set of events which has happened in your life. Looking forward for next season how it unravels life of each kid and highlighting marks are not everything, life is beyond that.
12th Fail (2023)
Another version TVF aspirants but in better way
Sheer grit, determination, self confidence, Belief in supreme , honesty results in doing good for oneself and others in society. These kind of movies are rare nowadays which instill confidence in young lads. I remember watching super 30 for IIT fame but this does for UPSC fame.
TVF aspirants had similar romance duo, rajendranagar, guri etc. But missed depth of bouncing back by showing courage, accepting reality of things in practical way, family emotions,lot more details from upsc/system perspective.
Everyone who is not an UPSC aspirant should also watch this movie as you will experience life transformations, relationships in family, honesty, self belief, hard truths of life and how we should embrace it with happiness.
Maamannan (2023)
Not so exceptional story as other titles of director
I had seen pariyerum perumal couple of times and karnan as well which has subtle element in conveying what is required for society and betterment without violence. But this one does not justify his previous films as this one seems to be little off the track.
There were scenes in movie which does not makes sense i.e. It has been made up for political build up looks like. Although there are some subtle elements from pigs, dogs etc but it is not like his master piece movie like pariyerum perumal. For instance seeking help from community is missing completely here.
Coming to cast favad and vaidvelu excelled there roles but others acting are not upto mark.
Rocketry: The Nambi Effect (2022)
Inspirational, Perseverance, Good deeds always pays you back
Brilliant direction by madhavan for this biopic. Ups and downs are portrayed in subtle manner with no non sense drama. At last there is little lag for 5 minutes.
Scene when everyone rejects you in society but trusting your instincts and believing in supreme doing right things is sense of hope this movie gives.
Garuda Gamana Vrishabha Vahana (2021)
Interesting to watch as screenplay and bgm hooks you
I found first half little lengthy with more violence influenced from Korean counterparts. Overall a very good movie to watch with different aspects of good, evil, selfishness, grees etc.
Jai Bhim (2021)
Very well directed movie
Movie has a message based on true hero with fictional elements added. Surya as an actor acted above par and his acting is far better than soorarai pottru.
At initial half I felt director has little exaggerated with respect to police dropping back sengini where pariyerum perumal showed in simplistic and non biased way.
Overall a must watch movie with as - truth always triumphs.
Yedinci Kogustaki Mucize (2019)
Beautiful, emotional rollercoaster
Hear touching movie. On similar lines to green mile/Tamil movie Deiva thirumagal but this has much more than that.
Sherni (2021)
Boring film does not convey what it is required to
Film neither talks about difficulty of villagers faced nor about human animal conflicts issues.
I believe filmmaker missed what was supposed to be told.
Karnan (2021)
Movie is lenghty and ok for one time watch
I have seen mari Selvaraj and admire is inane talent in writing/delivering pariyeru Perumal which had characters depth/message to society. But this one does not not fall to his expectations. It may be because story stops at village itself unlike portraying other ways of handling issue. It may feel better if one had not seen pariyeru Perumal movie at all.
As usual dhanush excelled in this on with lal.
Mandela (2021)
Outstanding movie
Acting by Yogi Babu, direction, cinematography all in all very good. Irrespective of election situation how script handling 'we belong to society but not as an individual' is portrayed very well.
It is feel good movie which should not be missed.
Joji (2021)
Not sure why these movies are heavily being made
I admire dileesh and Fahad for their magic in direction and acting but, personally I feel nowadays parasite kind of movies are increasing which does not bring any good to indian society.
Dorasani (2019)
Good movie for one time watch
Acting from hero has to be improved as many scenes noticed he was smirking and not conveying what was required. Acting from his friends was very good.
I somehow feel director wanted to convey something but missed out in editing!
ACT 1978 (2020)
Very well executed, thought provoking movie
Slow pace at times but shows how system is and how corrupt it is. Very well directed by mansore and team.
The White Tiger (2021)
Movie doesn't Convey good aspects
I felt movie goes out of the track after first half.
Kind of goes in direction of parasite but Indian audience are not ready for this yet I sense. I haven't read the book to comment more on this to understand any other perspective shared in book.
Andhaghaaram (2020)
Supernatural thriller
Brilliant acting by entire team. Movie is pretty much detailed and layed out at right locations.
This is not momento or any other film adaptation asi see it.
Dark (2017)
Dark intense thriller ride
I am still on season 1 but every character selection and screenplay/sound score is awesome. As others have said it this is little more complex than ST and makes you think through.
Aruvi (2016)
Beautiful movie
Aruvi is sometimes fast paced but conveys whatever is required. This is a very good attempt to show what is necessary in current society circumstances.
Love everyone irrespective of how and what they are as each may be going through their own roller coaster ride.
This movie makes you smile/cry at certain situations.
All in all very movie which you can watch with family
Ratsasan (2018)
Interesting thriller
Movie from start to end hero has done a fabulous job. I felt movie is prolonged by another half an hour at the end. I see many user reviews had mentioned about memories of murder or inspired by any other Hollywood movie but I feel it isn't completely. This is one of a Indian thriller which is fast paced with great screenplay and bgm.
Pariyerum Perumal (2018)
Beautiful movie with very good narration
Movie transcends after the first half. This movie has deep meanings about caste/religion/education importance in subtle way.
Acting, screenplay,music is brilliant along with story. Characters will be etched in memories even after you stop watching it.
Premier Padmini (2019)
Interesting movie with positive note on looking on to life
From start to end of movie it is an roller coaster journey of emotions which portrays different aspects of life. Predominantly it show cases how to be positive even in dire situations of life.
Very good screenplay and actors have done commendable job. Especially jagganna awesome as always in quick jokes or emotional scenes.
Marriage Story (2019)
Movie does not convey much in optimistic sense
Acting screenplay is good but story wise i found tad bit boring. When Charlie hires a attorney and he says you are the one only person saw me as human with emotion, i felt movie might turn up on good or optimistic note but it didn't.
Mahanati (2018)
Movie worth watching. Great biopic.!
Very well acted by keerthi suresh and others. Movie which will be etched in memory for sometime. Roller coaster life of actress portrayed with great detail by director.
Jersey (2019)
Inspirational saga with nani delivering exceptional performance
What a movie ! Brilliant work by director, entire cast, background music is soothe to ears. "You are never late to start something you dream of" should have been tagline. Will keep you hooked till end of the movie.
Kousalya Krishnamurthy (2019)
A Movie which talks not only about cricket.
From initial to end of frame movie is very engaging except a bit lag in second half.
Hats off to the director and cast especially Rajendra Prasad garu has carried movie on his shoulders.
It is a must watch movie to understand current state of farmers who are often neglected in india. Also movie is inspiration to not to give up in life until achieved or attaining it. Cricket is used as catalyst to convey about farmers agony.
I loved watching it :)
Chernobyl (2019)
Movie with powerful message
Extraordinary direction with perfect cast to depict nuclear mishap happened in 1986. Very thoughtful and informative mini series.