It could've been a classic if this idea had been executed better, especially with the ensemble they managed to gather. Instead they wasted a lot of time on things that were less than important to the plot or idea they were trying to convey. But I've given it brownie points for the cast and plot. Watch it on Netflix on a boring Tuesday evening
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4 Reviews
Chekka Chivantha Vaanam
(2018)
This was a hit and miss for MR
27 September 2018
Leaving out the grandeur that Mani ratnam brings to his movies through enriched characterisation and an abstract plot, there was nothing else about this movie that left a lasting impression. All actors did justice to the roles they were assigned (including simbu :P), with Prakash Raj single-handedly outperforming everyone else. This 'band of brothers' on-screen chemistry is definitely something to look forward to.
The background scores were pretty good, which is kind of expected from the maestro. And there's lots of "mass" moments which an average Tamil movie fan would definitely enjoy.
What was really disappointing was that an extremely tantalising premise was set at the end of the first half and the movie could've escalated to a whole new plane if they had not so whimpishly underplayed the big murder mystery. This took it from an gripping thriller to a filibuster. Otherwise, it's a good one time watch, that keeps you engagaed throughout but fails to close well.
What was really disappointing was that an extremely tantalising premise was set at the end of the first half and the movie could've escalated to a whole new plane if they had not so whimpishly underplayed the big murder mystery. This took it from an gripping thriller to a filibuster. Otherwise, it's a good one time watch, that keeps you engagaed throughout but fails to close well.
War Dogs
(2016)
Ideal career progression for a masseuse (almost)
25 September 2018
Jonah and Miles put up a great show in this latest Tod Phillips experiment. While it was very nice narration which made you laugh every now and then, I honestly have no great takeaways from this movie. It's just one of those movies that you can just watch on a boring Wednesday night. I did however like the part where they set up the premise for the upcoming segment like they would for a stage show
The Angel
(2018)
Forced English usage reduced its authenticity
22 September 2018
The plot was good, not sure how much of it was in line with the actual story. Actors did justice to their role. However the screenplay could've been a lot better. In a nutshell, it didn't go all nine yards but it's definitely a good one time watch
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