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easygoer

28th August 2015, 10:57 PM

Interesting news about Thani oruvan

A software business analysis company has worked on the script of the movie. The kind of feedbacks the movie now gets clearly shows it's high time, our movie directors and producers engage in using specialized services for every department of the movie making and director just taking the role of a project manager.

The first movie project done by "Business consultant" in tamil industry.
Fhyzics Business Consultants Private Limited just completed its maiden business analysis project for the movie industry. Insiders of the industry claims that this is the first ever formal arrangement where a consulting firm specialized in business analysis was hired by a production house for a film project.

Movie Thani Oruvan
Producer AGS Entertainment
Director Jayam Raja
Starred by Jayam Ravi and Nayantara

How it all happened? Around April 2012, I met my close friend BS Mubarak an Indian Foreign Service (IFS) officer after a longtime since our civil service training days at Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration, Mussoorie. I was explaining Mubarak what our company is doing and indicating the potential areas where business analysis could make a great impact. I was telling him that our company believes in 'Blue Ocean Strategy' popularized by W.Chan Kim and Renee Mauborgne (a book from Harvard Business Review Press). At Fhyzics, we are always willing to venture into unexplored markets and I mentioned that Film Industry is one such area we have identified. About in a weeks time, he told me that one of his childhood friend, Mr. Jayam Raja is looking for such kind of support in his upcoming movie project. Soon we met, Fhyzics team explained Director Raja, how we can add value in his movie project. After couple of meetings, both the sides felt that we are going to make a difference in the movie industry and the deal was signed.

Jayam Raja a leading director and a household name in Tamilnadu and has given several blockbusters such as Jayam (2003), M.Kumaran S/o Mahalakshmi (2004), Something Something ... Unakkum Enakkum (2006), Sathosh Subramaniam (2008), Thillalangadi (2010) and Velayudham (2011). He is a thorough professional and works like a CEO in corporate sector. Director Raja is very punctual, detail oriented, values opinions and motivates the team until everyone gets an 'ahha' experience. Fhyzics team worked with him almost for about one-year before the commencement of film shooting.

Many questioned us how business analysis can help a movie project? Let me ask you, what is business analysis? Business analysis is all about gathering the requirements, analyzing them and recommending the solution. That's all we did in this movie project as well. We met the director at least couple of times during a week and had detailed discussions around the requirements. Then our team will get into the research and recommends the solution. The solution is composed of various plots in movie, structure of the movie, innovative elements and authentic facts. For various reasons, I am not able to get into the specifics, but when you watch the movie you will feel the difference. It is a fine balance between entertainment, logic and authenticity.

http://businessanalysiscertifications.blogspot.in/2014/07/fhyzics-business-consultants-private.html

hattori_hanzo

29th August 2015, 03:07 AM

I read somewhere he is tieing up again with jeeva
http://www.indiaglitz.com/rajesh-next-film-titled-as-kudiyum-kudithanamum-tamil-news-140693.html

http://tamil.filmibeat.com/news/rajesh-denies-kudiyum-kudithanamum-036434.html

எரிச்சலடைந்த இயக்குநர் ராஜேஷ், "நிச்சயம் இது அல்ல என் அடுத்த படத் தலைப்பு. அதேநேரம், என்னமோ நான்தான் குடிக்கும் காட்சிகளை வைப்பது போல சிலர் பேசுகிறார்கள். எல்லோரும்தான் அந்த மாதிரி காட்சிகளை வைக்கிறார்கள். கதைக்கு தேவை என்பதால் அப்படி வைக்க வேண்டியிருக்கிறது," :-) என்று கூறியுள்ளார். அதற்காக சதா சர்வகாலமும் டாஸ்மாக் பாரிலேயே திரைக்கதை நொண்டியடித்தால் எப்படி ராஜேஷ்!

hattori_hanzo

29th August 2015, 03:08 AM

I can't stand Vijay TV comedy shows. They sometimes do this in the movies too. Whenever they tell a joke they put an annoying sound to indicate that's a joke and we must now laugh. It is the same with laugh tracks :banghead:

Vikraman/S.A.Rajkumar do it in all their movies.

interz

29th August 2015, 10:55 PM

Thani Oruvan - Raja Kaiya vacha wronga ponathilla...

Definately among best movies in 2015 so far. It is a relief to watch movie of this range after watching crappy movies recently. Jeyam Ravi, Arvind Swami and Nayanthara did great job. Supporting cast backed up the leads as well. Not everything is great about the movie like the songs and BGM. Despite that I dont regret watching this gripping movie.

srimal

29th August 2015, 11:39 PM

Thani oruvan

Can't believe that this was filmed by Jayam 'remake' Raja. He's worked really hard on the script.. SUBA again I think.. these guys are amazing at times

I like the screenplay, casting, music bgm etc etc. Arvindswamy stole the show... He was the sole relief in Kadal and I am glad he is back... what a guy, what a role and he is probably THE villain of the year... great comeback !! Hope to see more of him in Tamil cinema !

After that fiasco of Sakalakala vallavan, this is a great role for Ravi - he did a neat job - good break for him. He is always at his best with his brother anyway :)

I this I like this post-PD-breakup Nayantara the most...even more than Ayya and CM...she has class, is more stylish and chooses her roles well !! the cameraman has been kind and she looks gorgeous ! the songs were unnecessary, but neatly executed... half hour irukkuna duet padanuma !?? anyway - it was popcorn break :)

A slickly executed intelligent thriller.. must watch for movie buffs..

easygoer

30th August 2015, 09:23 PM

* Spoilers ahead

Thani oruvan: Pretty interesting movie. The highest point of the movie is 'Aravindswamy', brilliant performance of the year. The next high point is Thambi Ramaya. Whenever, you had any of the above two on screen, there were only fire works. Wish they could have added additional dimensions to the 'Aravindswamy' character.

I felt like, the pace of last 30 minutes was very quick and kind of rushing to climax. The evidence whatever Mitran had against siddharth was very weak in my opinion and not convincing enough. (A writer like David Baldacci could have made it more interesting and convincing)

I think, the movie have enough potential to have a sequel with the siddarth as the bad guy again but unfortunately the climax had a clear full stop to it. The climax could have been little different, after all, no one wants a versatile character to die and atleast I do expect the character to remain alive and keep creating so many exciting moments.

ajaybaskar

30th August 2015, 09:26 PM

Easygoer,

Pls add a spoiler alert. :)

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Mr.GreyShirt

30th August 2015, 09:57 PM

I would liked to see more interaction between Siddarth and Mitran. I felt Mitran was lacking a little as a character and more interaction with Siddarth would have helped. Mitran's most interesting thing was his obsession with Siddarth. I wish the director played around with that.

easygoer

30th August 2015, 10:29 PM

Ajay, Added the spoiler alert. But I think, its a usual good vs evil story and everyone knows the end... :)

interz

31st August 2015, 04:41 PM

Srimanthudu - serious subject handled not so well by director.

IMO its an average movie, but rescued by Mahesh Babu's screen presense and charisma.

srimal

31st August 2015, 11:03 PM

VSOP

first half was not so bad.. but second half terrible... close to climax - unbearable...

A.ANAND

1st September 2015, 12:56 PM

THANI ORUVAN

good,raja ippathan than carear la orupadiyana padam koduthirikaru..

balaajee

1st September 2015, 05:44 PM

http://img01.ibnlive.in/ibnlive/uploads/610x407/jpg/2015/08/927.jpg

Tamil Superstar Jayam Ravi posed for a candid photograph with the team behind his recently released film ‘Thani Oruvan’. - IBNLIVE

NOV

1st September 2015, 07:17 PM

Thani Oruvan

Don't believe anyone - Arvindswamy is THE hero of the movie - unbelievable and total class act.
Best actor award assured.

Don't miss - what an action movie!

ajaybaskar

1st September 2015, 07:20 PM

And NOV Anna, I remembered your reply to Mahen while watching the movie. What a good heroine like Nayan can do to a movie..

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NOV

1st September 2015, 07:35 PM

Definitely Ajay.
She has matured so well and does her characters with ease.
Good acting all round... if only Jeyam Ravi can modulate his voice better....

interz

2nd September 2015, 01:18 AM

Jiginaa - pending approval

The movie deals with two subjects (faking identity on social network and dark skin complex) both interesting subjects but the director wanted to take an 80ish dig on these subjects and end up making a movie that seem very amateurish. Moreover the movie seem like a shortmovie material than a feature movie.

Mahen

2nd September 2015, 04:54 AM

And NOV Anna, I remembered your reply to Mahen while watching the movie. What a good heroine like Nayan can do to a movie..

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Apdi enna pannitanga? :confused2: vijay awards kuda kadaikathu:) i think the movie can do even without a heroine..

Btw, the movie was ok.. Thanks to the over glowing reviews, expectations was very high..hence it was just a decent thriller for me.. Fantastic superb ellam solla mudiyathu..standard subha thriller with some science thrown into it..
Jayam ravi looks fat and his acting was so so.. Pesame ganesh hero va potrukalam..
Arvindswamy :bow: if he lose a bit more weight, easily the best looking actor in tamil cinema..he has the height, talent etc a complete package:D

Russellvzp

2nd September 2015, 05:45 AM

THANI ORUVAN

good,raja ippathan than carear la orupadiyana padam koduthirikaru..

appa velayutham?

ajaybaskar

2nd September 2015, 07:04 AM

Apdi enna pannitanga? :confused2: vijay awards kuda kadaikathu:) i think the movie can do even without a heroine..

Never said she would get an award and all. The movie is about a cat and mouse game between the protagonist and antagonist. So its normal for the audience to get irritated if a heroine comes into the narration and pesters the hero to love her. But Nayan's screen presence ensured that her role was the third best in the film and whenever she made an appearance she got only claps and whistles and not boos. What more can you ask from a heroine? [emoji4]

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VinodKumar's

2nd September 2015, 09:07 AM

appa velayutham?

Vela was an experimented movie. Glad it was not a disaster like other experimented movies.

VinodKumar's

2nd September 2015, 09:07 AM

Apdi enna pannitanga? :confused2: vijay awards kuda kadaikathu:) i think the movie can do even without a heroine..

Btw, the movie was ok.. Thanks to the over glowing reviews, expectations was very high..hence it was just a decent thriller for me.. Fantastic superb ellam solla mudiyathu..standard subha thriller with some science thrown into it..
Jayam ravi looks fat and his acting was so so.. Pesame ganesh hero va potrukalam..
Arvindswamy :bow: if he lose a bit more weight, easily the best looking actor in tamil cinema..he has the height, talent etc a complete package:D

Mahen, Unga VSOP reviewum Thani oruvan reviewum kitta thatta orae maari irruku :shock:.

Russellmvr

2nd September 2015, 10:59 AM

appa velayutham?

Unga Appa peyer Velayutham-a ennu kekuringa?

GSV

2nd September 2015, 11:05 AM

[emoji23] [emoji23] .. Indha Oru kelvi la ethana kelvi adangi iruku..

Mahen

2nd September 2015, 11:21 AM

Never said she would get an award and all. The movie is about a cat and mouse game between the protagonist and antagonist. So its normal for the audience to get irritated if a heroine comes into the narration and pesters the hero to love her. But Nayan's screen presence ensured that her role was the third best in the film and whenever she made an appearance she got only claps and whistles and not boos. What more can you ask from a heroine? [emoji4]

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if thats the case, credit should go to the script writer not nayan..if a role is good, even karthika wont look annoying :) Btw, third best role goes to thambi ramaiyah..

Mahen, Unga VSOP reviewum Thani oruvan reviewum kitta thatta orae maari irruku :shock:.

izzit? :) VSOP watched it first day of release..didnt read any reviews..watched thani oruvan after reading so many very good reviews..expectations athigam aagi ended up jst a decent movie..loopholes neraya iruku but cant seem to remember now :oops: cant match papanasam in terms of screenplay..

A.ANAND

2nd September 2015, 01:21 PM

appa velayutham?

sory bro,velavutham naan innum pakkala..

raja ippatan thannudaya mulumaiyana thiramaiyai thani oruvan padathim mulam unarthirukirar...

paranitharan

2nd September 2015, 01:35 PM

sory bro,velavutham naan innum pakkala..

raja ippatan thannudaya mulumaiyana thiramaiyai thani oruvan padathim mulam unarthirukirar...

you are a lucky guy:smokesmirk:

A.ANAND

2nd September 2015, 01:53 PM

VSOP

I could've washed my car, cleaned my house, visited few friends or at least could've slept for few hours. Instead went to this film and got a new kind of headache which makes me feel dizzy whenever i try to recollect what happened on the screen.

Please do yourself a favor and stay away from this film.

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seruisly this 'tasmac pugal' rajesh must banned from directing tamil movie..nalla ketta ketta varthayya varuthu..ivanum ivanum tasmad padamum..thuh!!!

ajaybaskar

2nd September 2015, 04:31 PM

if thats the case, credit should go to the script writer not nayan..if a role is good, even karthika wont look annoying :)

Not necessarily, bro. Best example is Avantika from Baahubali. The character was a well written one and she is pivotal to the story linking Shivu to the city of Magizhmadhi. But Tammu spoilt it with her body language and she appeared as the only weak link in the otherwise perfect film. For acting as a warrior girl, you don't have to walk with an open chest and closed fists. A fiery look is more than enough. Such nuances differentiate a good actor from an actor or say, Anushka or Nayan from Tammu. :wink:

//Not pointing out Tamannaah because she is your favorite heroine. But when i thought of heroines spoiling (at least a bit) a good film, unfortunately only Baahubali comes to my mind in the recent times. I understand you haven't watched the film yet. When you do, pls check it out :) //

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balaajee

2nd September 2015, 04:49 PM

Not necessarily, bro. Best example is Avantika from Baahubali. The character was a well written one and she is pivotal to the story linking Shivu to the city of Magizhmadhi. But Tammu spoilt it with her body language and she appeared as the only weak link in the otherwise perfect film. For acting as a warrior girl, you don't have to walk with an open chest and closed fists. A fiery look is more than enough. Such nuances differentiate a good actor from an actor or say, Anushka or Nayan from Tammu. :wink:

//Not pointing out Tamannaah because she is your favorite heroine. But when i thought of heroines spoiling (at least a bit) a good film, unfortunately only Baahubali comes to my mind in the recent times. I understand you haven't watched the film yet. When you do, pls check it out :) //

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Blame should be on DIRECTOR...

ajaybaskar

2nd September 2015, 04:50 PM

Who? Rajamouli? Okie.. :)

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balaajee

2nd September 2015, 04:56 PM

Who? Rajamouli? Okie.. :)

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Twice I watched, twice there was laugh in the scene where she walks from the crowd to take up the mission...Why Director missed these... ?

Mahen

2nd September 2015, 05:15 PM

Agree that director should take the blame for the scene that ajay highlighted..Walking, mannerism ellam directoroda vellai..only expression is a gift

ajaybaskar

2nd September 2015, 05:20 PM

Twice I watched, twice there was laugh in the scene where she walks from the crowd to take up the mission...Why Director missed these... ?
When he is capable of etching out a character like Sivagami and getting the best out of Ramya Krishnan, will he not be able to get the best out of his other artistes too? சட்டில இருந்தாதானே அகப்பைல வரும்? [emoji12]

Wait and watch, Anushka will nail it in the second part as Devasena.

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ajaybaskar

2nd September 2015, 05:22 PM

But if you are blaming Rajamouli for casting the wrong person, yeah, I agree :wink:

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Mr.GreyShirt

2nd September 2015, 07:40 PM

Not necessarily, bro. Best example is Avantika from Baahubali. The character was a well written one

I whole heartedly disagree. She is one my most hated character in the movie. The director made her a strong warrior who cared more about looking beautiful.

Saai

2nd September 2015, 08:32 PM

I whole heartedly disagree. She is one my most hated character in the movie. The director made her a strong warrior who cared more about looking beautiful.

Tamanna cant act - simple. Just like Prashant who worked with Balu Mahendra, Maniratnam, Shankar etc. You cant blame the directors.

Avadi to America

2nd September 2015, 08:48 PM

Tamanna cant act - simple. Just like Prashant who worked with Balu Mahendra, Maniratnam, Shankar etc. You cant blame the directors.

Just stole my words.

paranitharan

2nd September 2015, 10:23 PM

Agree that director should take the blame for the scene that ajay highlighted..Walking, mannerism ellam directoroda vellai..only expression is a gift

Eli trailer paarthingalaa bro. Sattila iruntha thaan agappayila varum. Njabagam vaichhkonga

paranitharan

2nd September 2015, 10:26 PM

Tamanna cant act - simple. Just like Prashant who worked with Balu Mahendra, Maniratnam, Shankar etc. You cant blame the directors.

You can blame the directors and Shankar and Mani are not known for getting the best out of an actor

Saai

2nd September 2015, 10:32 PM

You can blame the directors and Shankar and Mani are not known for getting the best out of an actor

:roll: hub posts level romba thara levelku irukke!

have you heard about Nayagan, Iruvar, Thalapathy? Anyway, doesnt matter..leave it

Saai

2nd September 2015, 10:47 PM

1. Actors who perform well irrespective of the script and director - Kamal haasan, Mohan Lal etc

2. Actors who perform under good scripts and directors - Ajith, Vijay, Surya etc

3. Actors who cant perform no matter what under any director, proving that acting is a skill on its own - Prashant, Tamanna.

Russellvzp

2nd September 2015, 10:53 PM

have you heard about Nayagan, Iruvar, Thalapathy? Anyway, doesnt matter..leave it

1. Actors who perform well irrespective of the script and director - Kamal haasan, Mohan Lal etc

contradicting views..good scripts demand and will get good acting not good directors.

Russellvzp

2nd September 2015, 10:56 PM

Unga Appa peyer Velayutham-a ennu kekuringa?

topica discuss pannama namma family mattera discuss panrathukku PM use pannunga..

Saai

2nd September 2015, 10:57 PM

contradicting views..good scripts demand and will get good acting not good directors.

1. Mani got one of the best out of Kamal, Mohan Lal,, Rajni

2. Kamal and Mohan Lal perform well irrespective of director.

Now there is something called - good, better and best in grammar.

1. Bradman played well under all conditions.

2. Bradman played his best knocks against England.

Russellvzp

2nd September 2015, 11:06 PM

1. Mani got one of the best out of Kamal, Mohan Lal,, Rajni

2. Kamal and Mohan Lal perform well irrespective of director.

Now there is something called - good, better and best in grammar.

1. Bradman played well under all conditions.

2. Bradman played his best knocks against England.

point taken. but still don't agree on the factuality of the statement. numerous actors have said in interviews that mani does the natural rendition of the actors essaying the scenes but he never demands and shows how to deliver stuff unlike someone like bala/shankar. so point is, when good actors do their best it comes out best and bad actors do bad it comes out horrible. proof is all movies post ayutha eluthu..

Saai

2nd September 2015, 11:10 PM

point taken. but still don't agree on the factuality of the statement. numerous actors have said in interviews that mani does the natural rendition of the actors essaying the scenes but he never demands and shows how to deliver stuff unlike someone like bala/shankar. so point is, when good actors do their best it comes out best and bad actors do bad it comes out horrible. proof is all movies post ayutha eluthu..

One doesn't have to show to extract performance! Acting is not imitation or mimicry...

Adox

3rd September 2015, 12:25 AM

Straight forward ... better director can get better out of an actor even if its an average actor. Eg. Mohan in Mouna Raagam - Never have seen a better movie of Mohan.

Jeethu got the best out of Kamal and ML in Drishyam/Papanasam than probably somebody else in his place.

Reverse is true as well .. Average/Bad director can mess up a good actor's movie as well. But again a good actor in that combo would still be better than a average actor. There're examples of older Kamal movies which were bad because of an average director.

Mahen

3rd September 2015, 06:06 AM

Tamanna cant act - simple. Just like Prashant who worked with Balu Mahendra, Maniratnam, Shankar etc. You cant blame the directors.

Ennathu tammu cant act? thats like saying Kamal cant act :) Ajay's view is his personal and is not generally accepted that Tammu performed badly in Bahubali..Picked a few reviews and heres what the say..

Tamannah Bhatia is superb, especially in the scenes where she plays the warrior.-sify

For Tamannaah, there is more of action than romance and the svelte beauty is quite convincing in her role as Avantika. -behindwoods
Im guessing she didnt fit the role not that she cant act..Just like actors vijay/ajit/surya who can only shine in certain type of roles..

Luckily neenga Kamal fan.. :) if other actors, i would be firing salvos to defend Tammu:)

Russellmvr

3rd September 2015, 09:22 AM

Ennathu tammu cant act? thats like saying Kamal cant act :)

Mahen... Ithai vida tammu-va yaarum troll panna mudiyaa...!!

paranitharan

3rd September 2015, 09:26 AM

:roll: hub posts level romba thara levelku irukke!

have you heard about Nayagan, Iruvar, Thalapathy? Anyway, doesnt matter..leave it

it wasn't because of him that Kamal and Rajini performed the way they did.

paranitharan

3rd September 2015, 09:41 AM

Ennathu tammu cant act? thats like saying Kamal cant act :) Ajay's view is his personal and is not generally accepted that Tammu performed badly in Bahubali..Picked a few reviews and heres what the say..

-sify

-behindwoods
Im guessing she didnt fit the role not that she cant act..Just like actors vijay/ajit/surya who can only shine in certain type of roles..

Luckily neenga Kamal fan.. :) if other actors, i would be firing salvos to defend Tammu:)

dancer'iyum our actor'nu add pannitingale thalaivaa.. oru filmfare award kaatta sollungo. historic film'layum same, getup and same punch dialogues and same mannerisms and body language.. sari namakku ethukku vambu..niyayama bathil sollama abuse panna varuvaangappa

VinodKumar's

3rd September 2015, 11:23 AM

Ajay's view is his personal and is not generally accepted that Tammu performed badly in Bahubali..Picked a few reviews and heres what the say..

Mahen, Generally that was the review. Watched movie twice in theatre and both time the whole theatre laughed for Tamanna mannerisms !!!

cittu

3rd September 2015, 11:28 AM

Enakku oru visyam puriyala. orutharukku oru actor ah pidikkave pidikatam, anaa post kku post antha actor pathithan pesurar.
Why? Ithu enna mathiri viyaathi?

rachel

3rd September 2015, 11:29 AM

watched papanasam... really enjoyed it..kamal's acting was so natural and awesome.great screenplay. good thriller

rachel

3rd September 2015, 11:30 AM

thani oruvan :thumbsup:
jeyam ravi and arvindsamy :thumbsup:

ajaybaskar

3rd September 2015, 11:33 AM

Mahen, Generally that was the review. Watched movie twice in theatre and both time the whole theatre laughed for Tamanna mannerisms !!!
Watched 4 times in theatre and all those times, the theatre erupted for the scene that Balajee mentioned.

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rachel

3rd September 2015, 11:38 AM

Watched 4 times in theatre and all those times, the theatre erupted for the scene that Balajee mentioned.

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4 times? how do u find time for this? what do u do for a living?

ajaybaskar

3rd September 2015, 11:39 AM

Haha.. Can't help it ji. When i like a movie, I am tempted to watch it again. And like i said before, I don't like watching movies in small screen

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rachel

3rd September 2015, 11:45 AM

it's not about a big screen or a small screen. finding that time. i wonder how these people manage work, family responsibilities and cinema.

ajaybaskar

3rd September 2015, 11:53 AM

During the release of Baahubali, I was not in India and my family was not around. So dedicated the whole weekend for Baahubali alone. Watched thrice with 3 different groups of friends. Hence the count. Else, not more than twice i watch a movie in theatre these days.

Anyways, I assume u don't know my history of watching movies umpteen times in theatre. Longtime hubbers know. :)

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rachel

3rd September 2015, 12:02 PM

that makes sense, your family was not with you.it's really good watching movies than doing something else :wink:

A.ANAND

3rd September 2015, 12:42 PM

you are a lucky guy:smokesmirk:

vijay kaga kandippu pakkanum..

VinodKumar's

3rd September 2015, 12:46 PM

that makes sense, your family was not with you.it's really good watching movies than doing something else :wink:

//:lol:.//

PARAMASHIVAN

3rd September 2015, 03:06 PM

Thani Oruvan

A neat slick thriller backed by good performances from Ravi, Arvind Swamy and Nayan. Jeyam Raja comes out of his 'Remake Raja' tag in style. Go for it!!

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One can watch for his performance, excellent comeback ! much better than his previous film "Kadal"

Russellvzp

3rd September 2015, 07:26 PM

4 times? how do u find time for this? what do u do for a living?

VMI aka velai illa makkal iyakkathai tension aakkathinga saar.

பாவம்..மன்ற தலைவருக்கு வேற வேலை? திண்ணையில உக்காந்துகிட்டு போற வரவான நொட்டல் சொல்லிட்டு இருந்தா தான் பொழுது போவும் ..

Russellvzp

3rd September 2015, 07:30 PM

But Tammu spoilt it with her body language and she appeared as the only weak link in the otherwise perfect film. For acting as a warrior girl, you don't have to walk with an open chest and closed fists. A fiery look is more than enough. Such nuances differentiate a good actor from an actor or say, Anushka or Nayan from Tammu. :wink:

Ajay's view is his personal and is not generally accepted that Tammu performed badly in Bahubali..

avar disclaimer pottaru.. seriousa eduthukathinga.. aana intha tonea than naan munna complaint pannappo ganga vanthu senjanga:-D

ecureuhapis

3rd September 2015, 08:01 PM

I watched Superstar's Sivaji's recently. Lovely.

My fav dialouge in the movie "paarya avan selaikku avane maalai podaran"

VinodKumar's

4th September 2015, 03:41 PM

Thani Oruvan - Very good entertainer. Cast was perfect.

Thambi Ramaya and Arvindswamy stole the show. All others have done neat job. AS expected so many twists from Suba !!! Well done Suba and Mohan Raja.

Cameraman Ramji has also done a good job.

uruzalari

4th September 2015, 05:05 PM

Paayum Puli - Watchable but not in the usual Suseenthiran league.

balaajee

4th September 2015, 05:59 PM

Paayum Puli - Watchable but not in the usual Suseenthiran league.

oh...no

Mahen

4th September 2015, 06:49 PM

Paayum Puli - Watchable but not in the usual Suseenthiran league.
Agree..it lacks the usual realism in his earlier films..way too commercialized :mad: item number,a heroine forced into the script :banghead: , too many songs..never expected this from him..
But overall its still watchable..only half of susee is seen in this film..

faithiu11

4th September 2015, 07:21 PM

[29/08 6:19 pm] Vijay prabu: Thani oruvan-kickass...one of the best films of Indian cinema...kudos to Ravi and arvindsami ...lifetime roles for them....mohan raja u beauty..I know he is talented not even in a wildest dream thought he will make this kind of movie....Indian movie with international standards and with lots of sensibilities.. Right from the first scene audience hooked in to the movie completely then no turning back

//anyone plz tell y for past one week unable to go to thread's last page from main page in hub...finding it bit difficult to access//cc to Nov sir//

PARAMASHIVAN

4th September 2015, 08:34 PM

//anyone plz tell y for past one week unable to go to thread's last page from main page in hub...finding it bit difficult to access//cc to Nov sir//

I had the same issue for ages, upgrade your IE browser to IE.11 or fire fox and it works

venkkiram

4th September 2015, 08:44 PM

Watched Baahubali - The Beginning during vacation time in TamilNadu. Very ordinary story filled with rich imaginary visual effects. Truly a milestone effort in movie making as per Indian Standards. War scenes will be remembered forever. Kudos to Sabu Cyril for excellent production designing. But director should have concentrated in scripting an interesting tale. Its like riding a bullock cart without axle. Also, the idea of "Dark is bad and good is fair" should be condemned. Typical Aryan's point of view towards Dravidian.

PARAMASHIVAN

4th September 2015, 08:50 PM

Its like riding a bullock cart without axle. Also, the idea of "Dark is bad and good is fair" should be condemned. Typical Aryan's point of view towards Dravidian.

This Stereo typing has been happening for decades , and will continue to do so ..

VinodKumar's

5th September 2015, 12:30 AM

Paayum puli - Duration makes it once watchable ...leaving rajapattai aside this is Susee's worst ...his one of the plus characterisation is completely missing and that dried out emotions ...towards end I forgot there was a heroine in the movie ...looks like they wanted to make a commercial pandiya naadu ...

Vishal - andha vetiya madichu kaatitu aaduradha dhayavu seidhu viturunga pls ...

paranitharan

5th September 2015, 12:11 PM

glad paayum puli was sothappal.. overra aadina ippidi thaan

A.ANAND

7th September 2015, 12:02 PM

entha nadiganavathu padatha promote panna malaysia vanthanna therinjikka vendiyathutan padam mokka innu...hit ana nadri solla oru paya varamattan...athuvum THR raaga la mani kanakula interview kudukarangga..

mappi

7th September 2015, 04:15 PM

Paayum Puli

Every villain is a hero in his own mind.

Watched Suseenthiran's Paayum Puli starring Vishal as AC Jayaseelan (Seelan is an awesome name) & Samuthirakani as Selvam. Was plesantly suprised with the film. Thought it was a different kind and most parts were quite well handled. The way it was filmed by Velraj was fantastic, mostly tilt shots (technically called Dutch Angle) which did make one try to peep into the zones not in the image. And all the dim-light chase/shootout/fight sequences were wonderfully planned and executed. Before going into what I found interesting with the film Paayum Puli, I wish to knockout these 3 points those I consider to hinder the film (I respect if anyone else found any or all the three interesting) :

1/ Kajal Agarwal - No comments, as the Romance track in TFI never impressed me. But the character is a connecting dot and it was Sussethiran's narration that avoided to speak about it. Its not like the character had any use, but simply it was not put to use.

2/ Soori - Another 'puppy' character of TFI, if we complain about it, then the list of films will be long.

3/ Imman - Think he tried to elevate Vishal, and not the character Jayaseelan. Found him exaggerating a bit and taking away the depth of the wonderful images. 'Paayum Puli' theme song was good though.

Taking away these 3 elements from the movie, the film has a solid narration, and I think Suseedharan has tried to bring in the narrator only in the second half. Usually, if there is no explict narrator, there still must be an implicit one narrating. In the case of Paayum Puli, we find the 'Narrator', who is not the protagonist coming into full swing in the second half, technically during the middle of ACT-2. The narration actually forces us to follow this new 'Narrator', and not the main Hero of the film Jayaseelan. I found this twisted approach and the resgistrations the film makes while it advances, interesting. Talking about the first half, we have our cinema culture - Elevating the Hero. This explains the events in the 1st half where the character Jayaseelan gets the opputunity to slay the wrong doers in his own style. But he is put to become a victim of his own sentimental burdens, and this is where the 'Narrator' charges in and retains all the focus for himself. There is a massive cut here, where the mood of the film changes - after the 'bang-bang' episode, Jayaseelan is pushed back and practically the narrative concentrates on another character.

There is a particular scene that was superb - Jayaseelan's father talking about 'someone' hitting him hard on his head with a pole. A beautifully enacted scene. Similar suituations driven by crisp dialogues are scattered throughout the film, and for the stunts the 1st encounter was slendid followed by several interesting action blocks. Again, Suseenthiran as a director controls the part of the fiction. Being the actual author of the fiction itself, his task is to just narrate a part of the story that he had choosen. The film begins with series of murders, then gets a political angle until the 'Narrator' jumps in. From then, as mentioned before the rest of the knots in the story are shelfed and its only the 'Narrators' story that one gets to see. The film ends there too. For eg: This film may start with an end, - Jayaseelan watching a corpse under a brigde and forcing the protagonist to be narrator himself. What Sussenthiran choose was an alternate method, and it worked with me. Or it could have traveled on political conspiracy or murder mystry or just a vigilante crime story. Sussenthiran mixed every thing inside and brought out a family drama with suspense and thrills.

Ofcoarse the movie had all fabulous trade mark ideas of Sussenthiran. And nearing the climax the extraction of sorrow from the lead characters was excellent.

Paayum Puli - Good Tempered

VinodKumar's

7th September 2015, 06:38 PM

Savvaale Samali - Crap !!! I dint know Vijay tv Jegan was there in the movie !!! Otherwise andha pakkam thala vechae paduthuruka maataen !!! 90 % aruverupaana dialogues :clap:.

Arun Pandian in his latest interview said that they have said something in movie which no body has said so far. He was right ..

1. Paatti pallala kadichu beer open panni peran kooda onna utkaandhu kudikiradhu:notworthy:
2. Paatti perankitta un thathaku munnadi oruthara vachirundhaenu perumidhama solluradhu :clap:
3. Paatti perana kitta pala meaning la pesuradhu :thumbsup:

21/2 mani neram samalika mudiyadha alavuku savaal !!!

ajaybaskar

8th September 2015, 11:19 AM

Paayum Puli

An ordinary attempt from Suseendran. He could've made a much better film with the main twist of the film but what we see is an ordinary commercial fare which is entertaining in parts. Lower your expectations and watch the film, you may end up liking it.

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interz

8th September 2015, 05:04 PM

Paayum Puli - Pouce Baissé

The movie breaks the current trend in tamil cinema with successful cop movies in 2015. The movie is nowhere near interesting. Even D.Imaan got uninterested and gave some mediocore songs and repeated BGM (copy&paste) throughout the movie. I dont know why but some of the scenes reminded me of Anjathey (kidnap scenes). I expected way more in Suseendran movie, but he has let me down, its not as bad as Rajapattai, but still a dissapointing movie though.

paranitharan

8th September 2015, 09:40 PM

mexicomeat

9th September 2015, 06:50 PM

thani oruvan - seems like a good movie, but i did not enjoy it. wife and i switched it off after 60 minutes of watching.

i can go into specifics about why it did not click for me, but since everyone else is loving the movie, i will shut up.

ajaybaskar

9th September 2015, 06:51 PM

Sir,

Pls watch the rest of the movie too.

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PARAMASHIVAN

9th September 2015, 08:20 PM

gane14

9th September 2015, 10:01 PM

Thani Oruvan
---------------

Enough credits been given to Arvindsamy. IMO, Jayam Ravi did a wonderful job in this movie who deserves much more credit to his name. A balance was beautifully struck between the Antagonist and the Protagonist. Kudos to Jayam Ravi & Raja :thumbsup:

Not to forget Thambi Ramaiah and his timings, fits to 'T' for that character.

Positives
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Arvindsamy
Dialogues
Jayam Ravi
Nayanthara
Thambi Ramaiah
BGM (Except Sherlock holmes rip off)

Negatives
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I love entertainer and I did not find any

Pakka Entertainer, loved it.

ajaybaskar

18th September 2015, 08:10 AM

Maya

While we have been bombarded with loads of horror flicks in Tamil lately, few films like Pisaasu, DeMonte colony do manage to stand tall because of the making. Maya is the new addition to the list.

Maya is not just another horror movie which tries to scare the audience with cheap thrills and high decibel BGMs. It is a film backed by solid script, intelligent making and good performances.

If you are a fan of authentic horror films, don't think twice. Go for it!!

Minuses: Slightly lengthy for a horror film, can be confusing if you do not follow the film carefully.

Pluses: Everything else

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k_vanan

18th September 2015, 08:16 AM

Russellbba

18th September 2015, 09:17 PM

keen to see reviews from our hubbers for 49-0....

ilayapuyalvinodh_kumar

19th September 2015, 01:12 AM

VSOP - Can watch for Tammy :) :) :slurp: But Vayasu Aagiruchu :( :(

gane14

19th September 2015, 11:39 AM

VSOP - Below Average

Did Rajesh think that all youth are having drinks or he assumes that all his previous movies were hit because hero and his friend goes to bar/having sarakku?

From starting to finish aana oona thanni, bar, irritating to the core....

Santhanam was funny @ some parts but fails to recreate the magic he did with Arya and Rajesh in BEB.

gane14

19th September 2015, 11:40 AM

VSOP - Can watch for Tammy :) :) :slurp: But Vayasu Aagiruchu :( :(

Maybe, but ammani konjam weight potta maadhiri irukku

interz

19th September 2015, 05:53 PM

Trisha Illana Nayanthara - another adult comedy gone wrong.

The movie is just as expected. Fill in bad word here:!"#¤%&;:

arulraj

19th September 2015, 06:37 PM

Tamanna still looks good for my eyes... Hope she is 25 years old only...

balaajee

20th September 2015, 09:51 AM

TIN (Trisha Illana Nayanthara) - Censor team on vAcation

"+"
• Cutesy attempt (both dir & GVP)
• Sengal psycho
• Climax 10mins theater goes crazy (5 question moment)

"-"
• Amateurish

ilayapuyalvinodh_kumar

20th September 2015, 12:13 PM

Maybe, but ammani konjam weight potta maadhiri irukku

Think she did this film before bowbagli !!! Which is why she appears somewhat bloated...

ilayapuyalvinodh_kumar

20th September 2015, 12:15 PM

Everest :banghead: :banghead:

ajaybaskar

20th September 2015, 12:49 PM

Why? Its not good? I thought of watching it this week!

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Russellvzp

21st September 2015, 05:20 AM

Everest :banghead: :banghead:

this movie like some of the "event" movies did provide one of the best "theater experience" it depends on what screen you watched it. i did watch it last friday in IMAX screen and it was one of the best gripping movies in recent times and the whole theater went breathless, it is a physical experience really.. :)

another movie i watched last night "The Suicide Theory" a small australian indi movie but a real gem, good chemistry between actors and a solid drama..

interz

21st September 2015, 05:25 PM

49 O - yawn

A movie with good message, but very hard to get through. 2015 just hasnt been the year for comedian hero movie which went to become a hit, all are falling flat...Santhanam, Vadivelu, Vivek.

ilayapuyalvinodh_kumar

22nd September 2015, 01:51 AM

Why? Its not good? I thought of watching it this week!

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Edavadu Nadakkum Nadakkumnu wait pannunadhu micham !! Opinion may vary... Paathu therinjikonga Ajay :)

ilayapuyalvinodh_kumar

22nd September 2015, 01:54 AM

this movie like some of the "event" movies did provide one of the best "theater experience" it depends on what screen you watched it. i did watch it last friday in IMAX screen and it was one of the best gripping movies in recent times and the whole theater went breathless, it is a physical experience really.. :)

another movie i watched last night "The Suicide Theory" a small australian indi movie but a real gem, good chemistry between actors and a solid drama..

Adhaan prachna... Was expecting some graphics etc etc... Kanava pochu ! Was realistic maybe that's the issue :) will try to catch other film if possible !

ilayapuyalvinodh_kumar

22nd September 2015, 01:55 AM

Thani Oruvan - :bow: Aravind Swamy Killed It ! When was the last time i enjoyed a villain more than the hero !! Can't remember one.... Jeyam Raja ! :shock: Aadhi :bow: Killer BGM's..... Theme Elevated characters... Dialogues :bow: :bow:

interz

22nd September 2015, 06:52 PM

Maya - unexpected good horror

Geesh another horror movie was my thought before the movie. But I have to admit this movie was surprisingly good. Nayanthara will never be my favourite actress, but if any one says she is number one in Kollywood in 2015 I wont disagree either. Her character is very settled and calm which made you sympathize with the character. The director stayed true to his script and avoided many commercial elements in the movie. He deserves all the glory for directing one of the best horror movies recent times. BGM, Camera, Editing, Setting, all very well done. This is the kind of movie that tamilcinema needs.

ilayapuyalvinodh_kumar

25th September 2015, 01:01 AM

Maya - Enna Oru Maayam

- Kadhai Arpudham
- BGM Kickass. Music by Ron Yohann :) Yohann Title Suttutaaru Ivaru !
- Characters Apt
- Spooky Elements : More than expected
Rating : 4/5

VinodKumar's

25th September 2015, 01:14 AM

Maaya !!! Good. TO be frank i expected more after reviews.

Nayan - vara vara ammani azhagu kooditae pogudhu. Technically everything is brilliant.

Bird Ravi character thaan comedy aagiruchu :lol:.

ajaybaskar

25th September 2015, 11:26 AM

Kirumi

A decent attempt. It did manage to impress in may scenes. But i felt something was missing.

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ajaybaskar

25th September 2015, 11:56 AM

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A.ANAND

25th September 2015, 01:37 PM

komban

rajkiran sami vanthu aruvala thokki kittu kaatu kattu katharilthile, paathi padam munjiduthu..padathoda herove avaruthan..semma speaker..

mappi

26th September 2015, 03:01 PM

Maya (2015 : Tamil : 2h20m : Horror)

Written & Directed by Ashwin Saravanan starring Nayanthara.

Maya Mathews is a fictional character based on real person. Inspired from a published book, a team films the events taking much care to be true to the occurred events. The sad story is about Maya, young woman with broken marriage, who is sent to an asylum for murder where she losses her sight due to illegal medication and its here she gives birth to a child too. The child of Maya is taken away from its mother, which angers Maya, who is believed to be still haunting around the asylum in search of her daughter. Apsara is a struggling single lady with an infant whom she is raising by herself. Financial difficulties pushes Apsara to accept an offer that could help her sort out her loans, but also collides with reality and fiction, which permits the meeting of Apsara and Maya, the two women of similar state but from different existence.

Maya-the film is a Reflexive Movie. This self-reflexive film has a whole range of generic elements and filmic codes. The construction of the movie is incorporated with a mix of narational strategies. The interplay between plots consists of melodramatic as well as art - the film appeals to the spectator's comprehension by holding a suitable beginning, a middle and an end, otherwise put creating a disturbance, respective struggle, and the elimination of that disturbance and also it holds the necessary linear logic that stiffens the art. Moreover the film is based on phenomenological philosophy, where a character from the actual reality experiences a complex embodiment by evoking a "Being-in-the-World" situation permitting itself to loiter inside an area which seems to be an alter reality to its mind.

Writer, Director Ashwin Saravanan has employed fascinating number of different and inter-connected narational ways, well assisted by some finest editing by Suresh. Without this pair the whole idea behind Maya would be lost. Closely gaining-in are the fabulous dim-lit shots crisply captured by Sathyan. The cinematography, in the later parts swiftly increases the ambiance. Ron Ethan Yohaan rapidly elevates the subjected darkness or the soul of the movie through finely selected instruments and sounds. Again hats-off to Ashwin for pulling off a convincing post-climax that I enjoyed watching - here you can see the union of the whole team which is simply enthralling.

Maya also brushes a bit over the 'Hollywood-Post-Movie-Beliefs', where certain movies were considered as Cursed or Haunted Sets - The Poltergeist Trilogy, Superman, Rosemary's Baby, The Omen, The Exorcist, Entity, Amityville Horror, etc. Ashwin atually uses these events as a backdrop to project the fictional story of Maya into reality.

Nayanthara shines, so does the rest of the actors who reacted and emoted well in most of the scenes - their scares did travel beyond the screen. As usual, just like in Netru Indru Nalai, the film maker wanted to add plenty of substances to a single film. We got to get into a habit of creating sequels or series and not just a big junk of "nothing useful". For instance, somewhere in the beginning of ACT3 an item is introduced, and from there its been given an extraordinary importance. How I see it is entirely as a separate stand alone film. Sequences like that emerge occasionally which could be guarded as an untold mystery where the explanation should be found only in a sequel. But the entire bundle, as a story or as a movie, is good.

Maya works well as a normal film, as well as has its own thought and functioning which gives a moviegoer some variety of experience just like its protagonist Apsara.

Maya - Movie, Medium & Mind

nvikky

26th September 2015, 11:24 PM

This is not above a new movie.. this is about Virumandi.. saw the movie recently (again) and happened to read this yesterday and it is a very good read.. as a disclaimer, i am not sure how far are the facts/ideologies mentioned here are true but definitely a worthy read..

https://thedrunkenmonk.wordpress.com/2015/08/26/thoughts-on-virumandi/

shwas

27th September 2015, 08:19 AM

Nawaaz

27th September 2015, 11:03 AM

interz

30th September 2015, 01:58 AM

Aavi Kumar - kumar romba sumaar

It it a bad movie? Not that bad, I think entire movie is shot in malaysia.
Was it scary? Not at all
Lead performances? Udhaya (AL Vijays brother) not impressing, the heroine has to be the cutest ghost in tamil cinema so far, the dubbing artist who dubs for many lead actresses made good job as usual.
Climax? unexpected but funny esp Devadarshini and her husband steals the limelight in last 20 mins.

irir123

1st October 2015, 09:28 AM

"99 Homes" - one of the best ever - very realistic and engaging - no big CGI, no over the top action - and yet the film is being received well..

இந்த range பக்குவம் நம்ம audienceக்கு எப்பதான் வருமோ?

PS: there wast just the faintest shade of 'Mahanadhi' (the house eviction thing)..

uruzalari

1st October 2015, 10:58 PM

Russellvzp

2nd October 2015, 10:44 PM

komban

rajkiran sami vanthu aruvala thokki kittu kaatu kattu katharilthile, paathi padam munjiduthu..padathoda herove avaruthan..semma speaker..

i liked this movie. yes last 30 mins or so nammalayum saami aada vachittanga.. but karthi's "verappu" acting was good, i liked the many "heroism" scenes..

ilayapuyalvinodh_kumar

3rd October 2015, 12:15 AM

Puli - Liked the adventure part which starts with the dwarfs around 40 minutes before the interval and extends some half hour after it. But did not like the remaining part of the film. The 'mass' factor not projected properly and the 'political mileage' dialogues were big downers for me. Vijay looks even younger than Jilla and Kaththi. Dance was very good.

Bro Small Doubt... Indha tamil padam podurathukku munnadi sincere thanks to Moviebuff.in nu poduraangale... Adhukkum ungalukkum samandham irukka ?? Oru vela unga website adhu ?

rachel

4th October 2015, 08:25 AM

watched puli. the film moves very slowly. i liked some scenes before interval. the journey to vedalam fort was a bit boring with those animals and small people.
enjoyed vijay- suruthi scenes and songs. i didnt like vijay's funny acting in some serious situations. and i haven't watched last 40 mins of the film. not interested.
i'd say it was like eating a good meal without salt.:wink:

i'll finish watching it tonight

balaajee

4th October 2015, 09:29 AM

• Athibar 2015 - highly influenced by Sivaji the boss, kakka kakka jeevan is not RAJINI.....
• Kirumi 2015 - Good attempt by debutante director:clap: | interesting & engaging......thanks for happy ending....
• Kuttram Kadithal 2015 - Good attempt by debutante director:clap:

• Thakka Thakka 2015 - Tempo maintained through the movie...Script demands local & bad words...Could avoided that ARYA, VISHAL & VISHNU song..

uruzalari

4th October 2015, 09:46 AM

Bro Small Doubt... Indha tamil padam podurathukku munnadi sincere thanks to Moviebuff.in nu poduraangale... Adhukkum ungalukkum samandham irukka ?? Oru vela unga website adhu ?

Neenga kalaaikalenu namburen :) Illa,,,oru sammandhamum illa

mexicomeat

4th October 2015, 10:06 AM

what an actor.. he did a good job acting like a snob... watch till the very end.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=27GakT1qHEw

19thmay

4th October 2015, 01:13 PM

Watched Puli yesterday at Virugambakkam INOX 3:30 show. Booked the tickets on the same day morning (I guess someone has cancelled the tickets due to negative reviews), in the end it was houseful.
First of all, I was pleasantly surprised on Vijay's choice to act in this script. First half is ok and tolerable, in fact other eccentric creatures diminished his presence. Even second half is ok till that father role's intro, adhukappuram chimbudevan'ku veri naai kadichiduchu pola..shabba :( All those dialogues, fights, climax ...semma overdose! Vijay looked unfit to the role, Sruthi, Hansika are just glam dolls. And what all those dialogues for a period fantasy movie? :banghead: They could have made fantasy movie of recent times. Sridevi, Sudeep all wasted talents... Boring songs...
IMO this is not a movie for Vijay, it's Sivakarthikeyan's film. Since its a Vijay movie, I guess those unnecessary stuffs are added . Cutting those, it would have been much watchable flick.

விஜய் அண்ணே யாருக்கு இம்புட்டு பஞ்ச்கள் ? புரிலயே !! Unable to connect anything! :roll:

ilayapuyalvinodh_kumar

4th October 2015, 01:54 PM

Neenga kalaaikalenu namburen :) Illa,,,oru sammandhamum illa

:) :) :)

mappi

4th October 2015, 07:27 PM

Indha tamil padam podurathukku munnadi sincere thanks to Moviebuff.in nu poduraangale...

In Yatchan, during the inteval card Vishnu & Krishna give a brief talk about moviebuff.in. Also I did see moviebuff.in as media partners for few other films too. The site is driven by widgets that holds links to online booking & promotional posters and 'wiki or imdb' look-a-like informations about movies, including some comments and critics quotes. Felt that it is better than 'other' cinema news portals.

http://www.moviebuff.com/puli-2015-tamil

mappi

4th October 2015, 07:35 PM

Thakka Thakka 2015

Vikranth's role was more like an extended cameo - initially its his birth story, which shifts to his friend's love affair, leading to a climax handled by Vikrant. Vikrant was terrific in the film. The story was excellent. But the movie looked like a badly cut RGV film where director Sanjeev wanted to give 'a Bala's touch' whenever he got a chance. Vikrant and Arun Viay should act more such films to keep this wonderful genre alive.

mappi

5th October 2015, 03:16 AM

Kirumi [2015 : Tamil : 1h45m : Thriller (Drama)]

Co-written & Directed by Anucharan

Aptly titled, Kirumi talks about the deadly germ - Fear. Kirumi directly enters into the hollow thoughts of an aimless man, Kathir. Kathir's life is inserted with moments which kicks starts gloriously, but quickly takes a drastic change that ends up rough. An opputunity puts Kathir in the corridors of joy, but soon turns into a disaster sucking his life and pulling everything assosiated with him like a skyscraper eaten by the earth during a quake.

The visual track of the film is splendid. The ambience is set solidly by a quality filming tone, introducing us to yet another promising technicien, Anucharan. The director takes a peculiar narrative style by providing only temporal and spatial information. This peculiarity establishes the point of view of the film, which in return depends purely within the audience. A complicated study (even the precedent line) which can be illustrated with many extracts from the film - the climax of the film sees Kathir bleeding; POV shot of Kathir which visualises a close up face with eyes starring at him (at us) directly. Those who have watched the movie should have (most probably) experienced a 'self-narrative' running inside their head. Most of the scenes with Kathir's gaurdian Prabakar, wonderfully played by veteran actor Charlie, includes such dramatic moments assited by crisp dialogues. To aid the focalization, the film constantly changes the mood, where the ACT 2 concentrates mostly on the drama of realisation that smokes out a pungent evil - fear. Its this character study that differentiates Kirumi from other main stream films.

Kirumi is narrated within a specific frame of time - a start point somewhere in middle of an young married man's life. This aspect allows the movie to become a perfect thriller, as the time frame is short. A diverse music score differenciates the drama from the psychological exploration of the protagonist. The songs are matching and used to move forward the film. And the best part is the characters and the casting. A gem of actors roaming around the film as though they are all real. Special mention to Kathir (who plays Kathir) for his fantastic use of his eyes and neck movements - another promising actor, maybe an equivalent to Dinesh. I simple adored Reshmi Menon, both how the character was sketched and the way she played it. Plus she is very pretty. Yogi Babu is funny. The police officials & the criminals are directly lifted from Suseenthiran's books, so apt and perfectly organised. The climax is kind of terror, eventhough it tries to match Naan Mahan Alla or Madras. Ofcoarse, the cinematography by Arul Vincent has motion in every scene where the camera follows each character in a candid way making the viewers as onlookers. When the characters are not moving, there is movement inside the frame - a quick exemple would be, Kathir standing still at the cremation ground while a train passing above his head, and when edited to the next shot, we see the flames dancing. And editing is picture perfect.

Kirumi is certainly a new wave cinema, that does not try to over do, but sticks to what it wants to convey visually.

Kirumi - Sacralised Infection

selvakumar

5th October 2015, 09:48 AM

Vaalu - Paisa Vasool. Enjoyed the movie a lot esp all Thala references. Simbhu could have avoided all the larger than life fights and could have stuck to his character like he had done in most part of the movie. His imitation of Mgr is very good and he is almost hidden in that makeup. While he maintains the body language for rajini, his thick mush and hair style reminded me of telugu hero Venkatesh. Thala get up is Ok. But he looks good as manmadhan Simbu. Hanshika is good too. Santhanam is OK.

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Russellmvr

5th October 2015, 10:17 AM

After sometime Now only able to catch few films

VSOP - I do not know how long this Rajesh gonna stick with same story. irritating to core. Same story same kinda characters. Seriously, I still do not understand how thios guy gets producers.

Vaalu - Blade like nothing. Soora mokkai. Intha padathukku Vijay help pannamala viddu irukaalam. Couldn't able to watch till end.

Russellvzp

5th October 2015, 10:21 PM

gane14

5th October 2015, 11:05 PM

Kirumi - Very good attempt

VinodKumar's

6th October 2015, 12:32 AM

VSOP - I do not know how long this Rajesh gonna stick with same story. irritating to core. Same story same kinda characters. Seriously, I still do not understand how thios guy gets producers.

Arya was the producer for VSOP.

Vaalu - Blade like nothing. Soora mokkai. Intha padathukku Vijay help pannamala viddu irukaalam. Couldn't able to watch till end.

TR aachum pesama irundhurupaar :lol:.

thala

6th October 2015, 06:33 PM

Thani Oruvan - Well made film. Loved the scenes btw. Arvind Swaamy and Thambi Ramaiah. BGM was one of the best this year if not best. Jayam Ravi delivers working with his brother. Not surprised film became BB.

Maari - no story at all. Without Robo Shankar this film would be on the bottom lists. Comedy parts and songs saved the film.

Puli - Had despite negative reviews some expectations. Film did not work for me. Almost everything from songs to screenplay was weak. Flashback scenes with Vijay could have been much better. Shruti was yummy but her voice arrrrgh. Overall definitely not as bad as Sura. Comedy and graphics worked for most of the part. How could Sudeep not recognize Vijay as Son of Pulivendhan is the big question mark? That questions sums up where director failed.

mexicomeat

7th October 2015, 06:03 PM

Puli: If I have to list the horrible movies I watched this year, off the top of my head I would list vaalu, Romeo Juliet , uthama villian, kochadayan (yes I saw it late) and Maari. Puli joins the list.

I can elaborate on why I hated the movie, but I don't think I can do that without hurting the feelings of several people in this forum. So, let me leave it at that.

mappi

7th October 2015, 10:43 PM

I can elaborate on why I hated the movie, but I don't think I can do that without hurting the feelings of several people in this forum. So, let me leave it at that.

http://www.mayyam.com/talk/attachment.php?attachmentid=4514&d=1444237952

mappi

8th October 2015, 03:07 AM

Interestingly the 4 movies lined up for release have a kind of 'countdown or number' involved in them :

10 endrathukula : Title & song 'Pathu Endrathukulla'

KO2 : song 'Vidaadha' - "Pathoda Pathinonna Nee Illa"

Nannum Rowdy Thaan : Title Track - 'Oru Kallula Patthu Manga Onna Adipaane'

Vedhalam : Teaser

PARAMASHIVAN

8th October 2015, 02:34 PM

but I don't think I can do that without hurting the feelings of several people in this forum. So, let me leave it at that.
You are very "diplomatic" ,, you would be an excellent politician :lol2:

thamiz

8th October 2015, 10:36 PM

You are very "diplomatic" ,, you would be an excellent politician :lol2:

The trick is, you can say anything bad about your favorite actor movie. But you can not do that on other actors. It is not politics, it rather violates hub policy imho! :cool:

paranitharan

12th October 2015, 12:53 AM

watched 5 films

Baahubali. Finally watched it for real. It was a decent film but the movie watching experience was incredible. The fights weren't like what you see in mahabaratam, ramayana etc. They looked more real and sensible. The cast was good. Maybe Anoushka should have done Tammu's role. Tammu doesn't have the maturity and looks like a kid in some of those scenes but she was gorgeous in the songs.

VSOP- BOSS was at least one time watchable. But this one is terrible. Arya isn't a teenager so I don't know why he acts like a teenager. A grown up man has to act like a grown up man. Arya isn't the only one who acts like a teenager, especially in love scenes. So can spare him for now. Vishal was a joke and what was the purpose of him in it. Saw it just for Tamanna.

Maari- blade. watched for about 20 minutes. Can't tolerate Dhanush' antics..

Vaalu- Simbhu and Santhanam have good chemistry but the film was bad though but still was able to sit through to the end. Hansika has a child like smile. wub wub.

puli - oh ithu thaan kuzhanthaigalukkana padama? watched till the climax. vera maathiri terrible film. don't think I'm going to watch the rest of it.

paranitharan

12th October 2015, 12:55 AM

http://www.mayyam.com/talk/attachment.php?attachmentid=4514&d=1444237952

:lol:

balaajee

12th October 2015, 09:22 AM

"The Walk"......Interesting & Engaging...

thala

12th October 2015, 11:06 AM

SICARIO - visceral and savagely compelling action drama about drug-trafficking in mexico. Same director from film prisoners. Great watch.

ajaybaskar

12th October 2015, 11:35 AM

Chandi Veeran

Much better than Naiyaandi but from the director who gave Kalavaani and VSV, it was a pretty ordinary attempt

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balaajee

12th October 2015, 11:41 AM

yatchan
Nothing worked
• ESP power of heroine
• Acting skill of Krishna (both his character & personal)
• Cameo & Audition portion of S.J. Suriya
• Twist about Villain towards end
• Arya's carefree acting
•Swathi's over acting
• Music

balaajee

12th October 2015, 11:42 AM

Chandi Veeran

Much better than Naiyaandi but from the director who gave Kalavaani and VSV, it was a pretty ordinary attempt

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Very true...

gane14

12th October 2015, 10:47 PM

Savaale Samaali - Worst! (Mattamana padam)

uruzalari

12th October 2015, 10:58 PM

Kathukutti - Went for it as I was terribly bored. Had fun. Though might be exaggerated it gave the feel of a Sathyaraj - Goundamani flick from the 90s. Serious theme but dealt as lightly as it can get.

mexicomeat

16th October 2015, 04:39 PM

masala padam - stay away. it was irritating and boring.

and karthik acharya should stay away from music composing. his bgm and songs were extremely poor.

mexicomeat

17th October 2015, 06:12 AM

kirumi - loved it. it is in the same league as onayum aatukkuttiyum.

K's background music was top-notch. songs - not so much.

PARAMASHIVAN

20th October 2015, 04:53 PM

Any one seen this ? any good ?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=eKSeSX-dzso

balaajee

20th October 2015, 05:40 PM

Any one seen this ? any good ?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=eKSeSX-dzso

ENGAGING & INTRESTING...No artificial flavor...
WATCH IN IMAX...no IMAX yet in taminadu.....

PARAMASHIVAN

20th October 2015, 06:31 PM

ENGAGING & INTRESTING...No artificial flavor...
WATCH IN IMAX...no IMAX yet in taminadu.....

Thanks I planning to watch it in 3D :)

thamiz

20th October 2015, 06:42 PM

I am looking forward to see Star wars- the force awakens during christmas time! I am curious to see how Harrison Ford, Mark Hamill and carrie fisher fit in the plot! :)

PARAMASHIVAN

21st October 2015, 02:38 PM

Eagerly waiting for "spectre " ... just a few more days to go ... :)

Mr.GreyShirt

21st October 2015, 04:56 PM

If we are talking about Hollywood movies to watch in coming months then it has to be The Revenant. It is a must on IMAX/3D for its beautiful cinematography. Also it has Leonardo and Tom Hardy as the two main leads. Both great actors.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LoebZZ8K5N0

ajaybaskar

22nd October 2015, 12:30 AM

selvakumar

22nd October 2015, 01:45 AM

Not long ago, a "visionary" in the hub awarded her the title "superstarini"

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Mr.GreyShirt

22nd October 2015, 01:53 AM

Not long ago, a "visionary" in the hub awarded her the title "superstarini"

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:lol:

Mahen

22nd October 2015, 05:02 AM

Naanum Rowdythaan

Sureshot winner. Nayanthara on a roll. This will be her third hit this year. She can henceforth be called as Super Nayagi or Ulaga Star. :clap:

Vijay Sethupathy gets a tailor made role and he does full justice to it. RJ Balaji was funny for the first time in his short film career. Naan Kadavul Rajendran and newcomer Rahul were kickass..

It is good to see quality films made at such small budgets and stars backing it up. :)

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I think the first hero would be anirudh followed by vijay..😀 based on other reviews..so the above is a fanboy review :lol2: anyways watching today.. Heard nayan dubbed her voice.. Finally.. Looking fwd

If u take nayan's top three movies, cant match half of 600 crore nayagi :poke:

ajaybaskar

22nd October 2015, 06:33 AM

Mahen,

Its like Nasser fans poking at Rajni fans, saying the former has acted in a 600 crore movie while the latter has just a 300 crore film to his credit. [emoji38]2: NRD relies on Nayan while Tamannaah was just a part of Baahubali.

While i say it was Nayan show all the way, I mean every word of it. Instead of relying on reviews, watch the film first and then we can have this discussion. What say? :)

And yes, I forgot Anirudh. This is his best work in recent times. He excelled in both departments. Also, George C Williams. The visuals were very rich.

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gane14

22nd October 2015, 10:04 AM

ajaybaskar

22nd October 2015, 10:24 AM

Is it a romcom movie or some other genre?
A comedy film with the right mix of action and romance

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Mahen

22nd October 2015, 11:04 AM

Ajay just for fun and dont take the 600c thing seriously😊

ajaybaskar

22nd October 2015, 11:07 AM

Ajay just for fun.. Dont take the 600c thing seriously😊
Come on Mahen. I thought we knew each other well.. [emoji2]

interz

22nd October 2015, 05:52 PM

Naanum Rowdythaan - Mersalaayitten

After series of flop movies Vijay Sethupathi is back with a bang. This movie is like tailormade for him. Its good to see humble and down to earth guys like Vijay Sethupathi doing great movies. Nayanthara, has yet another meaty role where she shows her acting skills. RJ Balaji, was unlike in other movies not annoying and did better. Supporting cast made great effort, R. Parthiban, Radhika, Mansooralikhaan, Meenakshi, Rajendran. Anirudhs songs and BGM are major plus in the movie, so is DOP G Williams. Vignesh Sivan delivered a neat entertainer.

Mahen

22nd October 2015, 07:13 PM

Pathachu.. Quite surprised to see the good reviews..movie was just ok.. Started off very well but as soon as nayan challenged vijay sethupathi it becomes meh..expected some weight in the story..nayan was there throughout.. But theres nothing to shout abt her performance.. I think her performance in raja rani was better because the story was so much better and that helped..oh yes she ussed her own voice.. :bow: vijay is the man.. This guy is naturally funny..if the movie does well, its only because of vijay.. Songs were superb but bgm was abit messy..

VinodKumar's

22nd October 2015, 07:15 PM

ajaybaskar

22nd October 2015, 07:17 PM

Mahen,

Let god save you. :wink:

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NOV

22nd October 2015, 07:24 PM

Naanum Rowdy Thaan
Started off very well but slowed down with introduction of sentiment. Became serious after that with some funny moments here and there.

Vijay Sethupathi is the man! Avar sodai ponadhaa sarithiram illai. 😊
Nayanthara is proving herself as a beauty with talent, movie after movie. No other current day heroine can even dream of coming close to her.
Parthiban was his usual witty self. Loved every frame with him.

Songs and music so, so.

Padam one time paarkkalaam.

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Mahen

22nd October 2015, 07:27 PM

Hello vsop already had in mind its gona be a mindless comedy..so for time pass it was good..for rowdy, vera expectation..

Just saw novji's post.. Something like what i felt except for the nayan part😀so kadavul irikirar😀

interz

23rd October 2015, 05:47 PM

10 Endrathukkulla - moved to other thread

selvakumar

23rd October 2015, 06:12 PM

You must be the only reviewer in the hub so far. Don't remember reading any review here leave alone bad review. At least, you could have posted in the relevant thread to Make Pras happy

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mexicomeat

24th October 2015, 08:31 PM

naanum rowdy than.... enjoyed it.

average story. average screenplay. but vijay sethupathi can act.. in fact he acted pretty pretty good. that and parthiban made all the difference.

Mr.GreyShirt

24th October 2015, 11:28 PM

Nanum Rowdy Thaan

Well done movie. Good comedy. Made me laugh through out. So it did achieve what it was supposed to do.

k_vanan

25th October 2015, 02:21 PM

Unakenna venum sollu- horror flick with good message :thumbsup:
Valakamana B grade pei padama than irukkum nenaichen but really surprise me.. Well made horror, suspense + message

ajaybaskar

25th October 2015, 03:14 PM

Yatchan

Watchable if you don't have anything else to do.

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PARAMASHIVAN

26th October 2015, 03:59 PM

Any one seen Spectra ?

Of late 007 heroines are turning to be mokkais :(

balaajee

26th October 2015, 07:22 PM

any one seen spectra ?

Of late 007 heroines are turning to be mokkais :(
monica belluci ????

PARAMASHIVAN

26th October 2015, 07:29 PM

monica belluci ????

yes but she is an Aunty now :yessir:

Russellvzp

26th October 2015, 08:06 PM

yes but she is an Aunty now :yessir:

prefer her any-day over any ....:mrgreen:

Adox

26th October 2015, 08:34 PM

Havent seen the movie "Bajrangi Bhaijan" but feel like watching it now after reading this:

"Her plight was highlighted by the media in India and Pakistan after the July release of a Bollywood film, "Bajrangi Bhaijan." In the film, Salman Khan, one of Bollywood's biggest stars, overcomes all odds to reunite a mute girl with her family in Pakistan after she was separated from them during a trip to India.

The similarities between the film and Geeta's story helped accelerate action. In August, India declared that Geeta was an Indian citizen and efforts to trace her family were renewed.

Vikas Swarup, spokesman of the ministry of external affairs, said Indian officials narrowed the search to three families who claimed they were Geeta's kin. The ministry then sent photographs of them to Pakistan.

"About two weeks ago, Geeta identified her family after seeing some pictures provided to us by Indian diplomats," the charity's spokesman, Faisal Edhi, told The Associated Press in Islamabad. "She was very happy over it."

BTW its a 500C + grosser in line with Bahubali ..

http://news.yahoo.com/indian-woman-goes-home-12-years-straying-pakistan-041337396.html

PARAMASHIVAN

26th October 2015, 08:41 PM

prefer her any-day over any ....:mrgreen:

Mediterranean women are indeed beautiful ... some say it is do with their diet ( Olives, Sun dried tomatoes ... etc)

PARAMASHIVAN

26th October 2015, 08:42 PM

mappi

26th October 2015, 08:48 PM

monica belluci

After about 5 decades, Monica is the 3rd 'Bond Girl' who is older than the actor playing as James Bond. The earlier was in "Dr. No" & "From Rusia with Love" where Zena Marshall (Miss Taro - a side kick for Dr. No.) & Eunice Gayson (Sylvia Trench - Bond's Girlfriend) who were older than Sean Connery.

Léa is a French actrice, the one who appeared as the daughter of the farmer in opening scenes from Inglorious Basterds. Her Blonde Hairdo is going to become a screaming fashion. I came acorss her photo inside the train carriage from the movie Spectre - she is a Bomb as says in the definition of a Bond Girl.

On her Majesties Secret Service is a must watch before even attempting to catch Spectre. Casino Royal (for Bond Back Story), Quantum of Solace (for Quantum organisation) & Skyfall (a forerunner giving ample details about events/characters) are an added plus.

Adox

26th October 2015, 08:56 PM

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-34637552

I heard its a clean movie w/o typical Bollywood ingredients .. just shows a movie could still be a top grosser keeping all of the sleazy stuff out.

PARAMASHIVAN

26th October 2015, 08:57 PM

I heard its a clean movie w/o typical Bollywood ingredients .. just shows a movie could still be a top grosser keeping all of the sleazy stuff out.

Correct !

NOV

28th October 2015, 04:46 PM

10 Endradhukkulla

Not bad a movie.
Mindless action-packed macho film.
Enjoyed it actually.
Half the movie was shot in Nepal masquerading as Uttarakand.... haha

Pasupathy was a class apart.
Samantha was bearable.

Movie was so fast moving that one tends to ignore the over action parts.

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VinodKumar's

28th October 2015, 06:54 PM

Naanum rowdy dhaan - Dint work for me.

Mahen - :)

ramdas2005

28th October 2015, 08:09 PM

Spectre, James Bond, getting good reviews...

PARAMASHIVAN

28th October 2015, 08:44 PM

Spectre, James Bond, getting good reviews...

Yes but mainly from the Brits :lol2: , have you seen it, I am planning to see it this weekend

Mahen

29th October 2015, 11:42 AM

Naanum rowdy dhaan - Dint work for me.

Mahen - :)
God save you:)

The movie was funny.. But i expected a good story i.e mozhi, ksy.. And i have heard good things abt poda podi..but NRT oda kathai kamedy mathiri iruku.. Just like rajesh films..even villain was given a comical touch.. Nayan talking to parthiban naa onna poda poren ellam :banghead:

ajaybaskar

29th October 2015, 12:57 PM

Mahen,

Wasn't the film promoted as a comedy film? :huh:

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Russellmvr

29th October 2015, 01:26 PM

Naanum Rowdy than was really entertaining... !! Ella padathaiyum seriousa-a paarthal enna panrathu?

Mahen

29th October 2015, 01:39 PM

No idea ajay.. I didnt read any reviews..from the songs , trailer and the director's first movie..expected a mozhi..thought nayan will do a mozhi jothika :oops:

Muthalvan, thappe illai.. En expectations thaan thappu :)

Mahen

29th October 2015, 07:52 PM

Shandar- innuma intha mathiri padam edupanga.. :mad: walked out just after the interval..even alia bhat's charm couldnt stop me..

ramdas2005

29th October 2015, 11:59 PM

Yes but mainly from the Brits :lol2: , have you seen it, I am planning to see it this weekend

Hi Param, not yet, here in US it is arriving on Nov6th i think, in the rottentomatoes site , reviews have been like 32/41 (roughly 80% fresh) good reviews. Will definitely watch it.

PARAMASHIVAN

30th October 2015, 03:25 PM

Hi Param, not yet, here in US it is arriving on Nov6th i think, in the rottentomatoes site , reviews have been like 32/41 (roughly 80% fresh) good reviews. Will definitely watch it.

it seems to have broken all BO office records over here :shock:

balaajee

3rd November 2015, 05:42 PM

Watched Malayalam movie Memories (2013 film) (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Memories_(2013_film)), as it was to be remade in Tamil......Drunken ex-cop(lost family because of is police duty), holy psycho killer & slow paced narration......nothing worked for me.

mappi

3rd November 2015, 06:46 PM

Memories (2013 film) (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Memories_(2013_film))

As you have watched Memories, try 'Mumbai Police', another Pritiviraj starrer directed by Rosshan Andrrews on a similar genre exploitation.

Russellvzp

3rd November 2015, 10:20 PM

Mumbai Police

this is a very hard hitting film, it's unfortunate in TN no hero would dare to do such role:(

PARAMASHIVAN

4th November 2015, 03:47 PM

Watched Spectre ... what a film ,much better than Sky fall,,, shame about heroine selection :(

Always wondered why Hollywood beauties like Angelina / Lara Croft were never bond girls ??

Mr.GreyShirt

4th November 2015, 06:49 PM

Watched Spectre ... what a film ,much better than Sky fall,,, shame about heroine selection :(

Always wondered why Hollywood beauties like Angelina / Lara Croft were never bond girls ??

I don't know why chose to associate Angelina with Lara Croft when there are far better movies she was part of. Lara Croft was horrible.

Parthyy

4th November 2015, 07:51 PM

Watched Spectre ... what a film ,much better than Sky fall,,, shame about heroine selection :(

Always wondered why Hollywood beauties like Angelina / Lara Croft were never bond girls ??

:twisted:

Skyfall one of best Bond film.......rather than cartoonish bond films like Die another day,Quantum of solace

PARAMASHIVAN

4th November 2015, 07:56 PM

:twisted:

Skyfall one of best Bond film.......rather than cartoonish bond films like Die another day,Quantum of solace

Relax, I said Spetre was better than Skyfall, which was till date my fav bond movie ,watch spectre you will not be disappointed :)

Mr.GreyShirt

4th November 2015, 08:03 PM

Relax, I said Spetre was better than Skyfall, which was till date my fav bond movie ,watch spectre you will not be disappointed :)

Casino Royal is still my most favourite

PARAMASHIVAN

4th November 2015, 08:20 PM

well it is time for 007 directors think about "Bollywood" bond girls!

GSV

4th November 2015, 08:45 PM

Casino Royal is still my most favourite
Poker scene.. Would have watched minimum 25 times..

Avadi to America

4th November 2015, 08:46 PM

Relax, I said Spetre was better than Skyfall, which was till date my fav bond movie ,watch spectre you will not be disappointed :)
Good to hear... I watched skyfall on opening day in NYC regal cinemas near 42 second street....expecting big in spectre... Craig is one of my favorites ....

PARAMASHIVAN

4th November 2015, 08:49 PM

Good to hear... I watched skyfall on opening day in NYC regal cinemas near 42 second street....expecting big in spectre... Craig is one of my favorites ....

It is supposed to be biggest hit amongst bond movie over here .. Not sure about other parts of the globe though..

http://www.theguardian.com/film/filmblog/2015/nov/03/spectre-magic-makes-harry-potter-uk-box-office-record-disappear

NOV

5th November 2015, 03:26 PM

irir123

5th November 2015, 07:33 PM

Spectre

If you are a fan of James Bond, Spectre will leave you disappointed and flabbergasted.
Bond is known for his wit and one-liners but here there are only lame come-backs. M for moron and C for careless.... I felt like puking.

Another trademark - Bond girl..... less said the better. Sigh

As an action movie, it's ok. But for a Bond movie, it's neither stirring or shaken.

Go with low expectations

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NOV - have you read Ian Fleming's versions/depiction of James Bond?

Taking out Sean Connery - the other Bonds that came closest to how Ian Fleming described him were/are - Daniel Craig, Timothy Dalton, Lazensby - in that order.

It is a different thing that we were all lulled into the caricaturing of a serious spy during the Roger Moore years..

Sam Mendes is now giving a more grittier Bond in keeping with the times.

I have not seen Spectre (yet) - but Casino Royale made Bond human, and Skyfall made Bond weak and capable of mistakes - even more human!

Its a far cry from the silly double entendres of the Roger Moore films

NOV

5th November 2015, 08:10 PM

NOV - have you read Ian Fleming's versions/depiction of James Bond?Yes I have... since my teens - used to save money and buy the whole collection from Casino Royale onwards. :)

Agree with you on both Sean Connery and Roger Moore. Loved Casino Royale which kept faithfully to the book.... Craig was awesome!

But Spectre is politically-correct and thus the spirit of Bond is destroyed. :(

Adox

5th November 2015, 08:36 PM

Ian Fleming's Bond is only Sean Connery.
While the rest are 'as' James Bond, Sean Connery 'is' James Bond ...

Adox

5th November 2015, 08:56 PM

NOV - have you read Ian Fleming's versions/depiction of James Bond?

Taking out Sean Connery - the other Bonds that came closest to how Ian Fleming described him were/are - Daniel Craig, Timothy Dalton, Lazensby - in that order.

It is a different thing that we were all lulled into the caricaturing of a serious spy during the Roger Moore years..

Sam Mendes is now giving a more grittier Bond in keeping with the times.

I have not seen Spectre (yet) - but Casino Royale made Bond human, and Skyfall made Bond weak and capable of mistakes - even more human!

Its a far cry from the silly double entendres of the Roger Moore films

My thoughts -

Daniel Craig - Too muscular to fit the profile of a spy as depicted by IF.
Timothy Dalton - Looks too nice and does not have the ruthlessness required to be spy.
George Lazenby - Somewhat acceptable

I enjoyed Roger Moore but will not compare with Sean Connery for James Bond as pictured by IF.

PARAMASHIVAN

5th November 2015, 08:59 PM

My thoughts -

Daniel Craig - Too muscular to fit the profile of a spy as depicted by IF.
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:shock: He is the smallest James Bond actor ever .

PARAMASHIVAN

5th November 2015, 09:02 PM

Next on the list to watch "The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2" :p

PARAMASHIVAN

5th November 2015, 09:04 PM

Spectre

Another trademark - Bond girl..... less said the better. Sigh

Agree.. this has been the case for a long time... Naomie Harris is much better than these so called "Bond girls" spectre / skyfall

Adox

5th November 2015, 09:12 PM

:shock: He is the smallest James Bond actor ever .

I'm not talking about his height if thats what you mean .. His musculature is a bit more for a spy imo.

PARAMASHIVAN

5th November 2015, 09:23 PM

I'm not talking about his height if thats what you mean .. His musculature is a bit more for a spy imo.

Ok, I thought so, but IIRC, he was possibly the only 007 to be referred as "Physical / Old wreck" in bond movies (skyfall/Spectre) :)

Adox

5th November 2015, 09:34 PM

Ok, I thought so, but IIRC, he was possibly the only 007 to be referred as "Physical / Old wreck" in bond movies (skyfall/Spectre) :)

http://www.justcausemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/daniel-craig-body.jpg

Hmm ..Not sure about him being a "Physical / Old wreck". I think he's the most well built amongst other Bonds :)
His workouts ..

http://www.menshealth.com/fitness/workout-daniel-craig

PARAMASHIVAN

5th November 2015, 09:42 PM

yOv,

Oru Gilma photo va podumaiya j/k :yessir:

irir123

5th November 2015, 09:52 PM

My thoughts -

Daniel Craig - Too muscular to fit the profile of a spy as depicted by IF.
Timothy Dalton - Looks too nice and does not have the ruthlessness required to be spy.
George Lazenby - Somewhat acceptable

I enjoyed Roger Moore but will not compare with Sean Connery for James Bond as pictured by IF.

I disagree with you completely on Timothy Dalton - he is the only actor, who read IF's books, internalizing the Bond character - kind of method acting - and combined that with his vast experience in theater - and portrayed the sensitivity of Bond, which am afraid, even Sean Connery rarely displayed onscreen - watch particularly from 1:10 onwards here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hSyk0jmBx6s

"I owe it to Leiter" - Dalton does with sensitivity - deeply hurt by his friend's death/murder - at 1:59, he responds to his boss's intructions with a pause, looking at him in the eye, draws a breath and says "then you have my resignation sir" - pain, hurt and anger all in that voice and face - yet - his wry sense of humor comes out with a smile "Then I guess its a farewell to arms" - before making good his escape - class acting.

Daniel Craig - in Casino Royale, a young Bond, with all his sensitivity intact - when he learns of his girlfriend's betrayal - and later his guilt to learn of her possible innocence - all turning into seething anger at himself - leading to him becoming the ruthless Bond - class act.

Lazensby "OHMSS" was one of the best Bond films - critically acclaimed.

Roger Moore's Bond became a parody - not RM's fault - thats the way the production house went about with Bond films - from what I have read, they had to resort to some very silly things to compete with the rising stars George Lucas, Steven Spielberg et al..

Adox

5th November 2015, 10:33 PM

Reg. Timothy Dalton, I was just going by his appearance and not his act or preparation and thats what I mention .. He looks like a nice guy and friendly as compared with SC which I dont expect a 007 to be just a 007 being a fitness enthusiast. I'm not disputing you on his theater experience or his methodical acting.

Unfortunately Sean Connery set a yard stick on James Bond both in terms of looks and character portrayal of IF which is deeply etched in the psyche of people .. with his Dr. No, From Russia with Love, Diamonds are Forever, Thunder Ball and so forth. When RM came on board, most of that gen audience thought the original Bond is gone and didn't think of RM seriously enough. George Lazenby was fine but brief ... and didnt stay long enough to set an impression.

Avadi to America

6th November 2015, 01:09 AM

NOV - have you read Ian Fleming's versions/depiction of James Bond?

Taking out Sean Connery - the other Bonds that came closest to how Ian Fleming described him were/are - Daniel Craig, Timothy Dalton, Lazensby - in that order.

It is a different thing that we were all lulled into the caricaturing of a serious spy during the Roger Moore years..

Sam Mendes is now giving a more grittier Bond in keeping with the times.

I have not seen Spectre (yet) - but Casino Royale made Bond human, and Skyfall made Bond weak and capable of mistakes - even more human!

Its a far cry from the silly double entendres of the Roger Moore films

You just stole my words... I remember watching Golden eye in AVM rajeshwari in 1995 and was highly disappointed and lost interest for sometime... it's DC who brought me back in to the franchise...I have big expectation on Christoph waltz too.

Avadi to America

6th November 2015, 01:13 AM

In 70s' Clint Eastwood was also in the consideration to play bond character...

Parthyy

6th November 2015, 02:57 AM

In 70s' Clint Eastwood was also in the consideration to play bond character...

Before Daniel Craig, Russel crowe was almost close in nomination for Bond.Evn Huge Jackmman was also considered
Drug case,Aussie and many factors took him away....

irir123

6th November 2015, 04:42 AM

PARAMASHIVAN

6th November 2015, 03:55 PM

when DC ventured into Bond world, I along with my Anglo Saxons friends thought, he lacked the 007 charisma/Personality..but he has indeed changed the stereotypical image, and introduced an image "that Bond is human too", in his films like Skyfall / Spectre.

Spectre opening scene was "spectacular" while Sky fall's climax was awesome !

mappi

6th November 2015, 04:46 PM

Well I have a different perspective and appraoch towards the Bond created by Ian Flemings, after reading the 14 novels and the series of Bond Short Stories and watching every single Bond Film.

Bond is a normal man, maybe someone below than normal but who goes on and gets anything and everything moveable and immovable. When the author started with Bond, he wanted him to get the girls easily and named them strikingly normal with a lot of humour - from Honey Ryder to Pussy Galore to Octopussy. Plus, Flemings gave Bond the triats that he wished to hold when he was in the Naval. Actually Bond was is Naval before joining MI6. And 007 was inspired from John Dee, the 16th century advisory to the Queen. Dee used to sign his letter/notes to the queen '007' (meaning 'For your (Queen's) eyes only).

None of the movies were sincere to the book. Here are a couple of them :

1/ Gin + Vodka + White wine (Known as Vesper Cocktail) => Bond Drink.
Duing Dr.No, Smirnoff signed a promotional contract with the producers and presuaded them to remove the 'Gin'. From then, none of Bond movies shows him having Gin

2/ Bond's favourite card game is Baccarat. Casino Royal (Original) & couple other in the Bond series sees him playing this game. But in the upgraded version on Casino Royale (2006) they play Texas Hold 'Em.

(And Bond has a child ... ha ha, that the movies try to hide !)

The point was never how true the adaptation should be, but how well it was adapted each time differing itself with time leaping around for 50 years now. And Daniel Craig is younger than the series itself. While conceiving the project Dr. No, the makers wanted a face, that suited the character description of the author (who worte the character keeping in mind his own brother). (I do not wish to go into the origins/skin colour as it does not interest me). They looked for a new face which was yet to be seen in such roles for the sterotyped audience. Sean Connery was signed when he was known as the actor from Walt Disney's Darby O'Gill and the Little People (LoL). And I also wish to precise that Ian Fleming wanted a very normal name to his character and when he heard another author's name 'James Bond', he immediately took it in for any reason other than noble & good.

The Bond series was rejuvenated several time with lot of contemporary ideas, but Bond always lived the same. As I have already mentioned in the Foreign Film Thread, our period can be coined as the Dark Age of Superheroes. People have enlarged their thoughts, in the process shrank to relate anything and everything with reality. Can Superman Cry ? Yes he can ! Can Batman be defeated ? Oh Yeah. The Dark Age of Comics took a great toll over the taste of the movie goers, that they even killed Batman ! So Bond underwent such a change, but still never modified. Bond and his films are still very humouristic.

There is so much to talk about Bond, his romance, the action, evolution, etc ..., maybe sometime later I will let you know what I think about the various actors who starred as Bond, under what circumstances, the reception of the films, the failures and the decision to walk away. And you got to add Gerard Butler to that list. For the records, the first actor who featured as James Bond is Barry Nelson => 1954 American TV Episode called Climax! which was the adaptaion of Casino Roayle.

Barry Nelson From Climax!

http://www.007james.com/i/articles/who_played_james_bond/barry_nelson.jpg

In the meantime, introduce yourself to Nick Carter, an awesome US Spy who lived during the same time as Bond, and he got more girls than James !

PARAMASHIVAN

6th November 2015, 04:51 PM

On the lighter side, My Parents used to say that "Jai Shankar" used to do spy related movies in the late 60's and 70s,' and he was regarded as the James Bond of Tamil cinema is this true ?

irir123

6th November 2015, 08:35 PM

On the lighter side, My Parents used to say that "Jai Shankar" used to do spy related movies in the late 60's and 70s,' and he was regarded as the James Bond of Tamil cinema is this true ?

Jai Shankar's was perfect as TN cinema's Bond! even though those films were intentionally hilarious!

btw, MGR's 'deiva thaai' had sequences lifted from Dr. No!

PARAMASHIVAN

6th November 2015, 08:39 PM

Jai Shankar's was perfect as TN cinema's Bond! even though those films were intentionally hilarious!

Can you please tell me few of those movies, would like to see some of them ?, thanks :)

irir123

6th November 2015, 08:44 PM

mappi - Jude Law, Clive Owen - add them to the list - as serious contenders as probable Bonds, and finally DC was chosen!

Spectre - is a very classy Bond - we get to know how Henry Blofeld was 'created' and his connection to Bond himself - wow! Bond is even more human here - Q, M and Money Penny all get important screen presence..

My pet peeve is Christoph Waltz was not given more screen time - one of the more suave, sophisticated bad guys..

I see that the Bond franchise needs to compete with films like those of Christopher Nolan that have already created a huge fan base - Nolan imbibes the human element so well even in his superhero Batman films - and if Bond was any less grittier, the franchise would not have regained the fan base.