Behindwoods reviews

Amara Kaviyam has brilliant music, great visuals, good acting, wish it had left little more impact.

An enjoyable thriller with a little less engaging first half.

A solid milieu and a nice story knot under utilized by weak writing.

A story that interests you to a larger extent, which could have been done better

At a time when we are bombarded with the same old, done to death stories, Appuchi Graamam comes as a breather and works for its simple, unpretentious narration.

Giving so much importance to a dog over the hero, logical screenplay, duration of the film and a engaging climax are the positives of Naaigal Jaakirathai.

Giving so much importance to a dog over the hero, logical screenplay, duration of the film and a engaging climax are the positives of Naaigal Jaakirathai.

A fairly well made thriller by debutants with strong technical backing...

Rajinikanth's mesmerizing energy let down by writing. But give it your time for Superstar's non-diminishing charisma.

...Kappal is an attempted laugh riot that might just work for the majority.

...Kappal is an attempted laugh riot that might just work for the majority.

Siva Karthikeyan entertains, but the story's handling could have been better...

Okay, moral of the story - One fine morning, Mani Ratnam got up and decided to make something special for all young people out there. He then makes OK Kanmani, and in style !

Though the CGI work in the film's climax looks slightly unconvincing, Rajavel Olhiveeran has coped all the falls up with some glossy visuals and massy scenes in between, making the overall production value look cool.

Vai Raja Vai is surely a well woven tale of an ordinary man with a single extraordinary possession and the greed of people around him.

When you walk out at the end of the film, after the credits roll, there sure would be a lump in your throat and you would tip your hat in favor of this amazing artist called Kamal Haasan. Take a bow sir!

Toting up, Demonte Colony made by talented technicians is worth a watch when you want to get spooked.

Simplicity is the soul of Kaakka Muttai which helps it earn its brownie points. When this is combined with noble intentions and good execution, it is little wonder that the film has earned all its accolades.

In a scenario, where the young Tamil cinema is busy experimenting rapidly on the unexplored variety of genres, Papanasam comes as a pleasant change with simplicity, realism, family bonding and basic human emotions as its core…

Maari is a very honest masala flick made to satisfy the mass audience. Verdict: Enjoy the unlimited mass elements offered by Dhanush and Anirudh!

One of the downers of NPNO is its cheesy dramatic screenplay which gives a soap opera effect.

Looking beyond few issues, Puli is a lavishly made mainstream fantasy entertainer with good visual effects which should be encouraged...

Looking beyond few issues, Puli is a lavishly made mainstream fantasy entertainer with good visual effects which should be encouraged...

Naanum Rowdy Dhaan is sure to entertain you and your family this festival season. This is a film that you can just relax, sit back and enjoy with a tub of butter popcorn!

When there is a mass hero, action comes along like his shadow and Vedalam has its fair share of 'thiruvizha' action moments resulting from the revenge theme of the film.

Do a favor to Tamil cinema, watch Pasanga 2, let other superstars try what Suriya has!

Long story short, 144 is like the good-old Road Runner and Tom & Jerry kind of movie. You know it doesn't make much sense, but that doesn't stop you from having a good laugh.

An interestingly convoluted tale woven with less engaging screenplay.

...a decent entertainer with its fair share of merits and a few drawbacks.

A watchable, bold, vintage Selvaraghavan story about two contrasting individuals, you wish had more consistent screenplay

Toting it up, Gethu could have worked better, if the writing was stronger. The director's lofty ambitions in narrating a thriller are palpable, but it falls short of want of more interesting elements.

Overall, despite its lively storyline, Bangalore Naatkal is let down by the treatment and casual performances. Verdict: This remake might just not sweep you off your feet

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For audiences who have not seen Hollywood zombie films, Miruthan would be a new experience.

To sum up on a positive note, Sethupathi is still an enjoyable entertainer, with power packed performance from Vijay Sethupathi. Verdict: A rehashed tale with good mass moments and energetic performances...

Despite its flaws, this savvy thriller is worth watching once mainly for some exhilarating action sequences, Atharvaa's top class performance and a few adrenaline pumping moments.

Arivazhagan's Aarathu Sinam is definitely a progressive Tamil movie that deserves a watch for its sincere attempt at the less explored investigative crime thriller genre.

A premise on political drama could have easily hit the right chord if it had been handled with a lot more care. Pugazh falters on this note and ends up being a mediocre product.

Climax dialogues, especially long ones loaded with sentiment are a sure winner with audience. You will spot a similar closure in this drama.

Basil Joseph's experienced direction seeps through Minnal Murali. With believable VFX, which Joseph personally supervised, the movie is a slick entertainer.

The director has aptly mixed intelligent and commercial cinema in Ko. The film making is nearly flawless and excels in places where he brings in slice of life incidents to invoke humor.

The love between the lead characters is very shallow and EK never makes you invest enough emotions in its characters. EK is also plagued by feeble characterization.

Overall, Potta Potti is a no brainer; mad cavort of bizarre cricketing events, cheeky lines and fun for funs sake. The movie was made as a laughathon and partially succeeds in its attempts.

Nanban marks the return of Shankar to a youth oriented film after Boys, that was eight years back. It also marks the return of Vijay to a completely youth centric college goer role.

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The standout aspect of Attakathi is its light hearted treatment. Most of the scenes make you smile even though the story as such is minuscule. The scenes are also repetitive as there are so many episodes in the bus.

The standout aspect of Attakathi is its light hearted treatment. Most of the scenes make you smile even though the story as such is minuscule. The scenes are also repetitive as there are so many episodes in the bus.

Smooth narrative marks the 1st half of Mugamoodi which sets the expectation and curiosity levels for the second half.

The flavor and the main essence of the original was its heavy adult content which worked for the film big time.

Overall, although slow at the start and missing in some of its character backstories, the film makes up for it with few unexpected turns of events.

If few exaggerated sequences were avoided with a tighter writing, Moodar Koodam could have delighted the audience even more, but the movie further consolidates the surge of the new wave in the industry.Verdict: Moodar Koodam will…

To sum up, though the second half of Raja Rani moves along predictable lines, its still a promising debut by Atlee.

But, Naiyaandi turns out to be a really predictable affair for most of its running time, with the second half offering some solace thanks to the hilarious histrionics of Sreeman and Sathyan.

Being a commercial movie, you have to suspend disbelief and not look for too much logic and reasoning.

Irandam Ulagam, no doubt, is a movie made with lot of passion, courage and one which had demanded lot of effort from the filmmaking team.

At two hours and fifty minutes, Jilla is lengthy and the editor and director should have collaborated better to reduce it to make it tauter.

Director Siva and team, have ensured that the movie is not just a showcase of Ajiths action and heroism but also a good cocktail with healthy comedy and sentiment in good measure.

Ultimately, the biggest drawback of Rummy is its laborious pace and its familiar premise.The conflict element in the movie has been shown countless times in yesteryear movies and there is nothing new on offer.

Maan Karate combines elements like fantasy and the regular brand of commercial entertainment in true Siva Karthikeyan style. We also have the sporting angle with Siva being the quintessential underdog taking on a mighty champion.

Naan Sigappu Manithan is essentially a revenge drama where the hero is required to overcome his own problems first before he could set out to settle scores.

Naan Sigappu Manithan is essentially a revenge drama where the hero is required to overcome his own problems first before he could set out to settle scores.

Naan Sigappu Manithan is essentially a revenge drama where the hero is required to overcome his own problems first before he could set out to settle scores.

Mundasupatti could have used some trimming as it gets slightly tedious at times but the feeling while coming out, is one of satisfaction.

Vadacurry deals with love and some interesting happenstances that occur due to the consequences of a few actions related to love. Confused?

The end credits say that Vijay adopted vegetarianism following one such event, based on which Saivam is made. However, the problem with Saivam is that the event depicted isnt a strong enough reason for the audience to follow suit.

Director Anand Shankar appears to have been an obedient student from the A.R Murugadoss school, chanting the efficacious ARM mantra make it pacy and stylish keep the audience guessing hold on to the pulse of the people.

So, our message is clear. Watch VIP within the next few days in theaters when they will be brimming to their capacities and the atmosphere ought to be carnival-like.

Jigarthanda is raw, clearly told and properly delivered. Every scene you see has a purpose, experimenting on the grounds of realism and relativity.

Anjaan takes its own sweet time to start and wrap. Though not much time is spent on how Raju and Chandru became a name to be feared, the Raju Bhai phenomenon is given the typical cliched hype almost till the second half.

The film encompasses elements like politics, drama, friendship, romance, betrayal, revenge and pride, and is a gripping affair all the way, with just a few minor breathers in the second half when the fare becomes predictable.

The film encompasses elements like politics, drama, friendship, romance, betrayal, revenge and pride, and is a gripping affair all the way, with just a few minor breathers in the second half when the fare becomes predictable.

As for the noticeable minuses, the film has a torrent of juvenility in terms of scene design, particularly the intro sequences of the central characters.

To sum up, Kaththi is a grand production which rides on Vijay’s dual roles, the social interest angle and some impactful scenes which are part of the mix.Verdict: Murugadoss delivers a strong commercial movie with a nice social…

Credits are definitely due to Vasanthabalan for his efforts to showcase the tradition of performing arts in a bygone era to the whatsapp generation.

Meaghamann would work better for action film buffs, and a few scenes are pretty hard-core and intense. Go watch Meaghamann if you are excited by the idea of a serious action film with some style and intelligence.

The greatest strength of Kayal is that Solomon makes you root for his characters and you start echoing their feelings taking part in their joy and sorrow.

The problem with I is that the story becomes predictable beyond a point.

The problem with I is that the story becomes predictable beyond a point.

Yennai Arindhaal is a feeling, a learning that just takes sometime to tell you the story, by not dramatizing events and exaggerating factors.

The film may appeal more to senior citizens and middle aged people who are now hooked to TV soaps.

Absolutely no time taken in setting up the plot or leeway given to the audience to settle down - Beware, for this particular film, it is a mandate to watch it from the first for you to enjoy the complete essence of the story…

Some may call Visaranai to be a violent film, while most of the others may say it is a brilliant piece of art that is so real and suspenseful. But if you're a fan of crime thriller or film that depicts pain, do not miss it!

Kanche is a well-made social-war film packed with some of the best dialogues you could get. However, its presentation could have been better.

Sivakumar Vijayan and Satish Suriya have taken care of cinematography and editing departments in a manner which work well with the story.

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Aranmanai 2 has nothing different to offer than its antecessor, except for Siddharth, Trisha and the magnitude. Verdict: Aranmanai again all over, with minor modifications, but no lesser in terms of entertainment

We get to see some great visuals from the lens of Natarajan Subramanian and Dudley. It looks very colorful setting the mood of the film right. Mickey J Meyer's songs are passable and could have been better.

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Story-wise, there’s not much to rave about. Some elements are not fairly new but the film has its moments. Cutting down on a couple of sequences would have certainly aided the crispiness of the screenplay.

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Overall, Vendhu Thanindhathu Kaadu is a technically well made film that shows us another dimension of Simbu the actor and AR Rahman the composer. Gautham Menon tries something outside his comfort zone deserves a praise.

Overall, despite the 3 hour runtime, the film is highly engaging and entertaining. The film promised action, and it delivers the promise without any doubt.

Overall the film has all elements to end up as a pucca family entertainer and a Pongal feast. Vijay’s comic sense stands out and is the backbone of the film.

Overall, Thunivu has enough in the first half to satisfy Ajith fans and families while the second half could have been handled better comparatively. As of now, the film ends up as a good watch for the festival.

Rajinikanth in a different dimension, but Kabali might not work for everyone. Theatres which are known to reverberate for Rajinikanth, seem a lot more silent for Kabali.

Mersal has a larger than life plot, triple role moments that you find only in films, and some superficial scenes; but when you see Vijay in the middle of all these, it is all the more easy for viewers to suspend disbelief and…

Kaala is an archetypal Pa Ranjith film with adequate Superstar mass moments. Rajinikanth is back with full vigour and energy, which is a major boost.

The film, however, falls into the trap of a screenplay that has been tried and tested multiple times and that happens to be the biggest drawback of 2.0.

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Overall, Master lives up to the expectation and pre-release hype and Lokesh manages to give a hat-trick of films that are most certainly above par, and close to amazing.

Overall, with the writing and performances holding the film high for most parts, the music and cinematography only makes the experience better for us.

Probably the most exciting element about Ponniyin Selvan – Part 1 is the story itself. Upon watching the film, one might finally get the answer to the question why is Ponniyin Selvan one of the best selling novels in the country.

Overall, Prashanth Neel and Co have successfully recreated the magic of KGF Chapter 1, rarely losing focus on what they intended to achieve.

Overall, Beast has cemented Vijay’s place as one of the industry’s top stars, it has ensured Nelson Dilipkumar’s name as a bankable director who has also created his own signature.

Aamir Khan hits it out of the park yet again with another emotional masterpiece!

Overall, Pushpa aspires to be unique but doesn’t attempt to break out of the box. It is a template gangster story that’s amped up by the music and performances.

Overall, RRR is a great addition to Rajamouli’s filmography and it is delightful to see a director stand his ground and a make a film without any compromises despite having two star heroes up front.