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Pachaikili Muthucharam (2007)
PKMC- Where is Mr. Menon heading?
PKMC - Mr. Menon must have been really tired working with Kamal for V V. The consequence are clearly seen in PKMC. Apart from the fact that it is a remake of DERAILED, the film showcases the weakness and lethargic approach in direction which is not seen in 'kahka kahka'. One can hardly see any neutral shots in the film. Hand held shots does give a candid feel but not every time. I have seen Aravind Krishna(D.O.P) doing a role in kandukondein kandukondein in which he operates camera for marriage receptions, i see the same effect here too. It was like watching a wedding video. Well, esthetics and shot-divisions are exclusively director's perception, but one should also admit that a good paper can be converted to a good celluloid only when the right combinations are used. Writer/ Director Gautham menon should however be praised for the dialogues, the only best part in the film. Every piece is memorable but had western color.
Editing is pretty decent but eclipsed due to poor shot selections. Harris Jeyaraj, the current heart-throb should come out of his shell. A director can be identified by his way and style of film-making, because he has the cushion of doing it with different characters and artists every time, but not the music director. He has to be different and innovative every time. Harris's original score not only gives the audience a 'deja vu' feel but also 'Why is that i hear the same in every movie of his'?' thought. His background score is better comparatively. For someone who has a strong memory and were moved by a piece in 'Samurai' (that's Harris's too) they can hear the same here too. Just the same!
The casting is also a weaker section in PKMC. Except Jothika and Milind Soman (Awesome lip sync) nobody is impressive. Andre who is full of colours in the second half, showed a stiff face in the first. She carried a small smile in her face through out the first half which is a trait for any newcomer, Director should have taken extra care. Sarath Kumar, the protagonist's performance is below par. Sarath will be the best when he don roles like Natamai. I cannot take the 'so called' fact that he is underplayed. A scene where kalyani cries out "kaila 600 rooba than iruthathu" i expected some top class reaction from Sarath. Both the Director and the actor let me down. I'm not thrilled or surprised to see Jothika's acting. It's a known fact that she is THE best actor at present.
P.S. It is not a taboo that all films should be criticised to prove a single point that a review writer is intelligent and well-informed about the films than the director. It is the result of the juxtaposition of other films that the director had directed with the present one. We saw a new light in 'Khaka Khaka' which was fading in 'Vaytaiyadu Vilaiyadu' and now it is a complete black out.
BOTTOM LINE: Pachai Kili Muthu Charam - A necklace with counterfeit pearls!!!
American Beauty (1999)
Well, the name says it all
I was totally astonished when I saw the film. Where the heck is this guy hiding so long? Well, I do read about his theatrical directions. This is mind-boggling stuff! SAM deserves a great, hard pat in his back. Hey dudes, Hollywood is changing. Sam and Allan jus leading it from front...This is one stupendous drama with a shocking ironical climax. Kevin spacey is as cool as ice. Thora, oh cummon she is absolutely hot with her performance. Mena Suvari character is a clear evident for Alan Ball's exquisite work. Well, the screenwriter is one of the best examples for how a post-modern writer should think. I haven't seen much of Wes Bentley's performances earlier, but he is scintillating with his weird actions. All I can say... GO, WATCH, JUS ROCK! MY ALL TIME FAVOURITE 100/10...
Kanaa Kanden (2005)
A good, sincere effort
Firstly, Mr. K.V.Anand should be appreciated for making a brave attempt in his very first film as a Director. The way he handled his characters were of first rate. Still, screen-writers should have concentrated more on dialogues. Every character in the movie talks a lot, apparently makes the audience feel whether they are visually challenged. First half of the film is slackly told. Film gets the vigor only after the introduction of Madan. The 'item number' which was placed for a specific purpose did not gratify the targeted audience needs. Director had the best option of skipping it, which he didn't. Director has to be glorified for selecting such a script in such a period where 'kollywood' is heading towards junk. Shot-divisions, Geogrephy, locations-everything was well conceived, but certain scenes were so disturbing, mainly because of editing. Editor is not the culprit, 'so called' trend is the malefactor. MTV-isation has ruined the industry, like how the Hollywood and Bollywood is affected with this disorder. The work of DOP needs a special mention. But uniqueness was the dripping factor. Overall, going by the looks, a director with such intense thoughts and ideas,one can expect some good, rational, semi-parallel films in the near future. Kanaa Kandein is the stepping stone.