Moonu is a heart-warming story about a couple and a friend dealing with a mental disorder. Dhanush, the protagonist, does a wonderful job portraying a man split between love and necessity. He pushes himself to embody different personalities all in one movie. His supporting friend, played by Siva Karthikeyan, holds the weight of the movie on his shoulder. Without him guiding the viewers as to what is happening to Dhanush, one can feel as if Dhanush has inexplicably lost his mind. Shruti Hassan, as promised, embodies a role that she has never portrayed before. Playing a sweet and understanding wife, she tries to share her husband's sorrow and pain, only to be rejected. However, her crying can somewhat be irritating at times.
The first half the movie was very smooth and fast paced. It was entertaining and the audience could actually feel the love and joy between the two characters. As the movie progressed, it turned dark; however it was also very slow moving. The transition of explaining how Dhanush's disorder came about seemed to abrupt, kind of confusing the viewer as to how this disorder comes about. Some scenes could have been edited towards the end to help pace the movie. The climax is one of the most memorable scenes, summing up the dilemma Dhanush had been feeling all this time.
The background score was very beautiful. It really enhanced the emotions of the movie. Anirudh Ravichander definitely has potential. "Kannazhaga" and "Why This Kolavari Di?" were the highlights of the film.
Besides the obvious message that "Suicide is not an option" the movie also discusses the importance of communication among husband and wife. Gone are the days where men try to hide their problems to protect their wives. As seen in this film, it can cause friction, making the wife feel unwanted. And at the same time, a wife wants to be let in, to show that she will stand by her husband, through thick and thin.
Overall, this movie is worth watching. It focuses more on characters, than an actual plot. Aishwarya Dhanush, as her directorial debut, chose to showcase a film that is different from mainstream cinema. As a first timer, she understands how to project her vision onto the screen. If a few rough edges are smoothed out, I think we have another successful director in coming years.
The first half the movie was very smooth and fast paced. It was entertaining and the audience could actually feel the love and joy between the two characters. As the movie progressed, it turned dark; however it was also very slow moving. The transition of explaining how Dhanush's disorder came about seemed to abrupt, kind of confusing the viewer as to how this disorder comes about. Some scenes could have been edited towards the end to help pace the movie. The climax is one of the most memorable scenes, summing up the dilemma Dhanush had been feeling all this time.
The background score was very beautiful. It really enhanced the emotions of the movie. Anirudh Ravichander definitely has potential. "Kannazhaga" and "Why This Kolavari Di?" were the highlights of the film.
Besides the obvious message that "Suicide is not an option" the movie also discusses the importance of communication among husband and wife. Gone are the days where men try to hide their problems to protect their wives. As seen in this film, it can cause friction, making the wife feel unwanted. And at the same time, a wife wants to be let in, to show that she will stand by her husband, through thick and thin.
Overall, this movie is worth watching. It focuses more on characters, than an actual plot. Aishwarya Dhanush, as her directorial debut, chose to showcase a film that is different from mainstream cinema. As a first timer, she understands how to project her vision onto the screen. If a few rough edges are smoothed out, I think we have another successful director in coming years.