Friday, 29 March 2019

SUPER DELUXE REVIEW

Posted by Unknown on March 29, 2019 in Review,

SUPER DELUXE REVIEW

Most awaited Tamil cult film Super Deluxe hit the screens today.

There are 4 parallel plots taking place at the same time, involving the lives of Shilpa (Vijay Sethupathi), Leela (Ramya Krishnan) and Arputham (Mysskin), Vaembu (Samantha) and Mugil (Fahadh Faasil), and another one involving 4 boys. The best part about the writing is that these plotlines don't merge at one point. One sub-plot becomes an influencing factor in another, but after that, they part ways. The way the events unfold is interesting and makes the movie more engrossing.

While the first half of the movie presents the unconventional characters, their conflicts, the changes that happen in their lives over a day, the second half dives into emotions, as each of the characters gets to learn the secret of life, with one or the other character's influence in the life of the other, beautifully connecting them.

The maker touches upon various aspects of life - religion, caste, sex, politics, science, gender, marital issues, and effectively conveys his thoughts without getting preachy at any point.

The characterizations are done well. Vijay Sethupathi's Shilpa is one of the best and honest portrayals of transgenders in Tamil Cinema. Her character is both strong and vulnerable.

Samantha's Vaembu is her most explosive role. Nobody in their right minds conjures up a character like this for her. Of course, unless it is Thiagarajan Kumararaja. But there is a Myskinish touch in her role.

Ramya Krishnan delivers a memorable performance proving herself as a powerhouse performer, especially in her sequences with Soori, towards the end.

Fahadh is a natural, and he delivers any emotion with utmost ease, be it his views on the society and system, or the way his anger transforms gradually into love, and beautifully complementing him is Samantha, who's played the role of her life, and amazes with her impressive act with multiple dimensions.

The strength of Super Deluxe is its writing. Written by four filmmakers including Thiagarajan Kumararaja, it blurs the lines between what is genres. Acclaimed director Mysskin also has a hand in the writing of the film and we cannot for sure say who wrote which part of the film.

Yuvan Shankar Raja's score and the usage of various tracks to good effect needs special mention. The cinematography by P. S. Vinod and Nirav Shah is crookedly great. Sathyaraj Natarajan's editing work for this film is easily the best in an Indian film this year till now.

It has commentary on various social issues and deep philosophical questions about morals and life's existence itself.

Thiagarajan Kumararaja and his team of writers gift us an addictive cocktail, that's a heady mix of emotions and entertainment. Super Deluxe is an unforgettable, not to be missed top-notch cinematic experience that deserves to be celebrated.

Thursday, 28 March 2019

Lucifer Movie Review

Posted by Unknown on March 28, 2019 in Review,

MOHANLAL'S LUCIFER MOVIE REVIEW

Actor Prithviraj Sukumaran makes his debut as a director with Lucifer which stars Malayalam cinema superstar Mohanlal. The much awaited film has finally hit the screens today and has opened to a positive response by the audiences. Apart from Mohanlal and Manju Warrier, the movie also features Tovino Thomas, Indrajith and Bollywood star Vivek Oberoi in pivotal roles. The film has grabbed limelight since its inception also because Prithviraj Sukumaran is not only directing the film but also is playing a small role

In God`s own country, the supreme leader of the ruling party dies, leaving a huge vacuum in not only the electoral and leadership sphere of the party but also that of the state. In the inevitable succession squabble and the power struggle that ensues, the thin line that separates good and bad becomes irrecoverably blurred and out of this seemingly endless mayhem, emerging forces that are hitherto unheard of.

The movie is a treat for all Mohanlal's fans. Lucifer is an out and out Lalettan show. The director has made the movie in such a way that it will target and impress all who loves Mohanlal. The superstar delivers a tremendous performance as Stephen Nedumbally, his just a look or share will make you go crazy. His one-liners have created massive impact, a feat that only Mohanlal can execute to perfection.

Vivek gets to play a well-written role, and it is one of the most excellent acts by any other Bollywood actor in Malayalam. Priyadarshini, portrayed by Manju Warrier, is predictable too. But the way she carries the character forward with reserve and ease, makes her performance stand out. This is one of the most appealing characters Manju has done in recent times.

Saniya Iyyappan as a drug-addicted girl too played her role with perfection. Tovino Thomas surprises everyone, especially in one of those crux scenes, which is one of the best parts of the film.

Indrajith’s role as an activist, though minor, leaves a lasting impression.

Prithviraj has worked on Mohanlal the star more than he has on Mohanlal the actor. Scriptwriter Murali Gopy has also gone back to the legend of Mohanlal with references ranging from the 1980s blockbuster Irupatham Noottandu to Narasimham and the more recent Pulimurugan. But thankfully the director-scriptwriter team have been able to blend in these references without making it sound repetitive or exhausting.

Lucifer has nothing unexpected, and to some extent fails to deliver even what was expected

Prithviraj has tried to bring out the best version of Mohanlal the star. For Mohanlal fans like him all over the world, Lucifer will be a treat.