Though it’s been more than a week since I watched this movie, whenever I sat down to write a review, I felt strangely depressing as though I might be restating the obvious. But finally, here I am with the review (more of a lazy rant) that aims to bring out some kind of a warning to refrain from this one as it not only tests our patience, but also our sense of rationale.
If you’ve seen Hari’s previous movies, then there is hardly anything that you would be missing in here - be it for the rapidly (and abruptly) edited scenes, the pre-programmed rampage with a song-fight-comedy-fight-song screenplay sequence (Hari, the program manager), a joint family that commands dignity and respect, a dumb heroine, mother sentiment, tastelessly choreographed songs in eye-catching locales and a frowny faced big mouthed villain who is destined to be crushed by our hero (or in a Hari film’s context, the super-hero). Everything seemed like a lift-off from many of his previous films which was tiring for the senses at large.
The villain acted hysteric and comedy scenes were the least sort after morale boosters that hardly made any sense in the movie’s context. And why Radhika and Sathyaraj were among the fray? Vishal looked stale while Shruti was pale and altogether it was a sorry tale.
Director Hari seems to be quite focused with the kind of stories that he wants to narrate with his own ‘touch and style’ that just doesn't ring well with the critics (but who cares!?). Nevertheless, he always reminds me of that apathetic roadside vendor who sneers at us when we bargain a little for a fair price, with a look that conveys the message straight and blunt, ‘take it or leave it’!!
Verdict: Refrain!
Rating: 1 / 5
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