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8/10
AMK - Timely reminder on life priorities!
MalaysianReview1 February 2023
Adai Mazhai Kaalam is a must watch movie and sets off 2023 on a big bang for Malaysian Tamil movie industry!

AMK is fictional film centered around the protaganist; Suriyan, played by Loga Varman and his journey of life with Chandra played by Thia Lakshana through past, present and future beautifully depicted around the philosophy of "Sieze the moment".

This movie will resonate closely to its viewers as it beautifully narrates the bond of a mother and son, love, friendship and tragedy. AMK is a much needed call to reflect on our life and priorities and will definitely leave you with an emotional rollercoaster and thought provoking message at the end.

I will digress from spilling the plot as this movie should definitely be watched in cinemas to be fully able to appreciate the film. All I can say is this will be a worthwhile family centric movie that can be enjoyed by all age groups and I whole-heartedly recommend you to watch this with your families in cinemas.

No Tamil movie will be complete without music and the talented Shameshan Mani Maran has delivered magical tracks for AMK viewers which will take you on a musical ride throughout the movie. Prominently, Ittana Thavam sung by the legendary Padma Shree Hariharan is surely to melt the hearts of its listeners. Other notable OST includes Nila Nila sung by local talent and Big Boss fame Mugen Rao, Orey Lov'vu will take you on a ride of hit songs medly and Kaathal Kaachal by the ever stylish Benny Dayal and Joanne Jeya John.

Though there are opportunities to improve, these elements are negligible in the wider context of the film.

AMK is the proof of how far Malaysian Tamil movies has come in recent years. Entire crew of AMK should be proud of what it has delivered and its overwhelmingly positive reviews are well justified.

Adai Mazhai Kaalam - Sieze the moment!
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10/10
AMK - Adai Mazhai Kaalam
sarojamanoharan5 February 2023
10/10 Past, present & future. These elements were played off in such a perfect manner in this movie and the setting alternated smoothly in a way that viewers will be able to understand. An alternate reality concept was also brilliantly used. The actors managed to well portray the emotions of the characters in the movie. Definitely relatable to most people's life. It started off with a love story vibe, moved on with a strong friendship vibe, continuing with another love story vibe but ... ended with a mother's love. I've never seen such a well thought out plot and yet I couldn't find any loopholes in it. All of these were blended into one single movie. A truly amazing Malaysian movie that was worth watching. The movie portrayed a lot of realistic situations & decisions which can make the audience react and relate to.
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10/10
An amazing life reflection for everyone silently motivated by mortality!
dharman-263912 February 2023
This movie explores the subject of how mortality affects us all and why every second matters. Wonderful story-tellin through captivating music and a natural cast. A must watch for those looking for life inspirations!

The screenplay, background score, songs as well as lighting has been layered well into each scene carefully, delivering powerful emotions to the audience. It's not easy to tell and inspiring story which people can relate to, but this director and his team has delivered exactly that. A milestone in Malaysian movie-making and hopefully this is a strong sign of greater things to come from this team. 😇
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10/10
A beautiful work of art that will resonate with audiences far and wide!
kavin-9307017 June 2023
Where do I even begin? Adai Mazhai Kaalam took me on an extraordinary cinematic journey that left me utterly captivated and emotionally shaken. This film has a unique ability to reach deep within your soul and make you question the very essence of what it means to be human. From the opening scene to the closing credits, AMK had me on the edge of my seat, completely immersed in its powerful storytelling. It struck a chord within me that I haven't felt in a long time. The performances in AMK were nothing short of exceptional. The actors breathed life into their characters, making them relatable and genuine. The screenplay was a beautifully written, effortlessly taking us through moments of joy, heartbreak, and introspection. To the entire cast and crew of AMK, thank you for pouring your hearts and souls into this project. Your dedication and talent shine through every frame, creating an unforgettable cinematic experience that will stay with me forever. I wholeheartedly recommend Adai Mazhai Kaalam to everyone!!
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10/10
Subtlety in the screenplay was genius!
kartshomecs22 March 2023
Warning: Spoilers
The story and screenplay was amazing. The subtle screenplay that relates back to what mayil vaaganam sir says early in the movie.

Sooriyan and chantiran's love story can only be seen during and eclipse. However during a rainy day, they use that time to spend loving. Relating this to show the moments when the lead cast fell in love under rainy settings. Absolutely amazing!

Always relaying back to the message of cease your opportunity! Definitely highly recommended.

Lead casts and, the mother did justice to their role. Supporting casts at some points felt unnatural.

Probably one of the best local movies produced.
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10/10
Remarkable movie!
magensaiee1 February 2023
A great movie. I have never watched a Malaysian Tamil movie that has a great impact to the audiences. It has delivered the message the crew try to give to the audiences. A great performance by each and everyone in this movie. The songs was very beautiful. The comedy sense was very nice. I have really enjoyed each and every moment in there. A second time in the theater would be a must for me and my girlfriend. Every Tamilans in Malaysia should support this movie in theater. Congratulations to the entire team. I love guys. Hope you guys can do more movies such as this. #Support local artist. #Support Tamilans.
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10/10
Greatest underrated movie
chloesin22 June 2023
Thanks for making this movie. It's meaningful movie which earn my tears. I usually don't comment for any movies I watched but this I am writing my pov with thousands feeling. This is a great movie which we have to watch and cheer it up and learn the lesson from this movie. Thanks for making this movie , really. It's amazing. Love , family and friends is united in this movie.....I never thought I'll cry for movie but this movie break my record.... It's why we have to always appreciate and be grateful to the loved one surrounding us because we can't estimate the time we go...I feel so touched when Suriyan still waiting for Chandra for express his love...
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