Film CommentaryFrom alcoholism to women’s empowerment, the film tries to tell a story with a heart but its politics is as flawed as its hero.Bharathy SingaravelAt the outset, I have to admit, however begrudgingly, that Master is the Vijay film I’ve had the most fun at. Jd is a likeable character. The man he finds himself pitted against well-written— a rarity in recent Tamil cinema. Vijay Sethupathi’s Bhavani has perfect comic timing as much as he is ruthlessly driven. The music, impeccably scored. However, though Master tries to tell a story with a heart, its politics is as flawed as its hero. Jd (Vijay), an alcoholic professor, tunes out everything he can’t handle with whiskey and a great taste in classic rock and blues. He’s loyal to his students. They seem to be the closest thing he has to a family. He’s deeply...
- 1/21/2021
- by Sowmya
- The News Minute
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