"Vaagai Sooda Vaa" deals with a heavy subject but presented in a very subtle manner yet makes a powerful impact on the viewers , therein lies the brilliance of the writer-director Sargunam. Marxist ideals & views are the basic thread of the story but it is more covertly portrayed rather than being on the face jingoism of the same.
Not only the Marxist views that the director has touched upon , but other issues like how the education system doesn't make an educated person a man of wisdom .The village illiterate elders as well as kids have more intelligence in matters of activities of daily living than the so called educated lot. But all the same he has also touched upon how education is vital for one's understanding of his position in the societal ladder & how one is exploited by the bourgeoisie.
The pleasant love story that form the backdrop of the narration is tastefully portrayed & here again Sargunam scores in the "subtlety" . The song "Naan pesa ninapathellam" is so brilliantly used to take forward the love story & it's appearance towards the end of the movie will sure give goose-flesh.
The dialogs are simple yet full of meaning. As said earlier there is no sermonizing or lecturing on the topic taken. The points to be taken home are conveyed in a more understated yet clever fashion.
Another brilliant aspect of the movie is the art-direction . Sabu Cyril's erstwhile assistant Seenu has done a tremendous job in recreating the 60's village & era. The landscape , the props used , the village , vehicles , money , letter , pen ..... attention to details that the production team has shown is fabulous .
Cinematography of Om Prakash is yet another cornerstone of the movie. Special mention regarding the picturization of the song "Saara saara saara kathu" . It is one of the most elegantly pictured song in recent times.
Music director Gibran's songs are already a huge hit. "Saara saara saara kathu" in Chinmayi's voice & Vairamuthu's verses is a killer. The song is so addictive . Not far behind is "Poraane poraane" & "Senga soola kaara" numbers.
Vimal once again showcases his dexterity in his job. His casual dialog delivery & effortless portrayal with his elegant body language makes one confident that there are still talent out there & future is looking bright.
Iniya is yet another promising find from the God's own country. Heroine of a Tamil movie never looked so pretty with absolutely no make-up whatsoever. Her eyes speak thousand languages & her expressions are captivating.
Among others Bhagyaraj, Thambi Ramaiah , Kumaravel , Ponvannan , Thennavan , Nambiraj & the other unknown debut actors & children all have done more than a worthy job & are one of the pillars of the movie.
On the whole , "Vaagai Sooda Vaa " is a movie that satiates the movie buff in you.
Bottomline : World class cinema.
Not only the Marxist views that the director has touched upon , but other issues like how the education system doesn't make an educated person a man of wisdom .The village illiterate elders as well as kids have more intelligence in matters of activities of daily living than the so called educated lot. But all the same he has also touched upon how education is vital for one's understanding of his position in the societal ladder & how one is exploited by the bourgeoisie.
The pleasant love story that form the backdrop of the narration is tastefully portrayed & here again Sargunam scores in the "subtlety" . The song "Naan pesa ninapathellam" is so brilliantly used to take forward the love story & it's appearance towards the end of the movie will sure give goose-flesh.
The dialogs are simple yet full of meaning. As said earlier there is no sermonizing or lecturing on the topic taken. The points to be taken home are conveyed in a more understated yet clever fashion.
Another brilliant aspect of the movie is the art-direction . Sabu Cyril's erstwhile assistant Seenu has done a tremendous job in recreating the 60's village & era. The landscape , the props used , the village , vehicles , money , letter , pen ..... attention to details that the production team has shown is fabulous .
Cinematography of Om Prakash is yet another cornerstone of the movie. Special mention regarding the picturization of the song "Saara saara saara kathu" . It is one of the most elegantly pictured song in recent times.
Music director Gibran's songs are already a huge hit. "Saara saara saara kathu" in Chinmayi's voice & Vairamuthu's verses is a killer. The song is so addictive . Not far behind is "Poraane poraane" & "Senga soola kaara" numbers.
Vimal once again showcases his dexterity in his job. His casual dialog delivery & effortless portrayal with his elegant body language makes one confident that there are still talent out there & future is looking bright.
Iniya is yet another promising find from the God's own country. Heroine of a Tamil movie never looked so pretty with absolutely no make-up whatsoever. Her eyes speak thousand languages & her expressions are captivating.
Among others Bhagyaraj, Thambi Ramaiah , Kumaravel , Ponvannan , Thennavan , Nambiraj & the other unknown debut actors & children all have done more than a worthy job & are one of the pillars of the movie.
On the whole , "Vaagai Sooda Vaa " is a movie that satiates the movie buff in you.
Bottomline : World class cinema.
