What was the Last movie You saw?

why you didnt liked the climax. Agreed few will not like the flash for the routine romance .

The climax and the flashback sequences are the lows Smile

Great,
En kitta kekkureengala? Nerd kittaya?

From: great on Mon Aug 20 11:56:02 2007. [Full View]

Joe,
Unga kitta illa Nerd kitta thaan , thappa quote pannitean . Most of the KH fans will accept this movie whole heartedly .
From: joe on Mon Aug 20 11:58:26 2007. [Full View]

great wrote:

Joe,
Unga kitta illa Nerd kitta thaan , thappa quote pannitean . Most of the KH fans will accept this movie whole heartedly .

Not only kamal fans ,Many of my friends who are Rajini fans are fans of this movie,including the climax
From: Nerd on Mon Aug 20 12:04:54 2007. [Full View]

Nasser thinking about shooting sivam down, sending santhanabharathi to kill sivam, when his daughter's marriage is going on, give me a break. That was very artificial and the way santhanabharathi becomes a *good* man all of a sudden was artifical too. Of course the final *punch* dialog and his letter to ars were extremely good
From: great on Mon Aug 20 12:10:20 2007. [Full View]

. I dont have any complaints bcoz of the theme
From: Kollywoodfan on Tue Aug 21 0:20:35 2007. [Full View]

Vaanavil
From: rocketboy on Tue Aug 21 1:18:41 2007. [Full View]

Gods must be crazy , GMBC -II .
From: RC on Thu Aug 23 13:04:11 2007. [Full View]

Arya! aahaa OhO-nu illenaalum bore adikkama pOchu... songs were spoilers I think (paatu ellam forward panni thaan paathOm)! PrakashRaj, Madhavan, Bavana's performance was good!
From: Nerd on Thu Aug 23 13:17:41 2007. [Full View]

Puthupettai -- ***
Immensely liked the first half. Second half was comparitively very poor and the climax was very artificial. Nevertheless one of the best movies released in recent times
From: Devar Magan on Thu Aug 23 14:21:02 2007. [Full View]

nerd, why dont u stop giving these stars ... its very irritating..
From: Nerd on Thu Aug 23 14:25:30 2007. [Full View]

Devar Magan wrote:

nerd, why dont u stop giving these stars ... its very irritating..

When did you start dictating terms here?? If you don't want to read my posts, there is an option in firefox wherein you can ignore an user in a forum or may be you can stop visiting this thread.
From: kannannn on Thu Aug 23 15:19:15 2007. [Full View]

Well, Grindhouse wasn't going to release in its original version here in Europe, but who is to stop me from having a 'double bill' myself . So it was two shows back-to-back last weekend.
'The Simpsons' - Nearly ten years.. Finally the long wait is over and the First Family of Springfield graces the big screen. The series has lost some of its original sheen, but with the writers of the first few seasons helming this one, I knew we were in for a treat. Running for a little over an hour, it contained all that we have come to like in the Simpsons - Tongue in Cheek political comments, intelligent oneliners and great dubbing. Right from the opening gag that has Bart writing "I will not download this movie illegally" the movie keeps you laughing. And its not even over when the credits have finished rolling (watch it to find out more). Absolutely loved it!!

'Death Proof' - The premise is pretty simple - a bunch of girls kicking ass. But it takes a Tarantino to give it the spin and perspective. Apart from the differences between the two sets of girls, there was nothing to think about and that made it pretty straight forward. But hey, this is a recreation of the 70's 'B' films and that's exactly what he has done. With irregular editing, unconventional camera style (Tarantino himself handles the camera in this one) and cheeky dialogues, this is the best a homage can get. The action scenes too are some of the best I have seen in recent films. Though not in the league of PF or RD, Death Proof is a movie that will surely please hardcore Tarantino fans.

PS - The crowd was great for DP. Looks like it will do much better than in US
From: Kollywoodfan on Thu Aug 23 16:25:08 2007. [Full View]

lol interesting pic of Rajini Nerd!

Anyway, unfortunately Jaisurya. One of the stupidest movies every. Laila was cute but a total misfit for the role!
From: Raikkonen on Fri Aug 24 1:43:30 2007. [Full View]

Englishkaran - DUD
Terrible in all sense, atleast it has a strong message in the end, which is tolerable..
Can somebody ask Vadivel to halt his annoying outside rowdy, inside coward gimmick..
first two scenes were ok, he got really stale after just 3 scenes...

From: Wibha on Fri Aug 24 1:46:34 2007.

Englishkaran - DUD
Terrible in all sense, atleast it has a strong message in the end, which is tolerable..
Can somebody ask Vadivel to halt his annoying outside rowdy, inside coward gimmick..
first two scenes were ok, he got really stale after just 3 scenes...

i can't believe u had the patience to watch such a movie

From: Raikkonen on Fri Aug 24 1:50:17 2007. [Full View]

No.. actually i like Satyaraj.. someone said to me Vadivel's comedy in the movie was fabulous..
atuve fabulous na..
From: crajkumar_be on Fri Aug 24 2:40:07 2007. [Full View]

great wrote:

In the name of the father

A person who has been falsely accussed and imprisoned . How he fought for justice forms rest of the story . Very good movie .

One of my favorites... not a "great" film but i just love this film....

The irony is, this film is based on a real incident which happened 2-3 decades back and 2 years back, an innocent Brazilian guy was killed by the British police in the aftermath of the London bombings
Plus, Gareth Pierce, who took up Jerry's case (played by Emma Thompson in the film) took up the Brazilian's family's case as well. As for the two cops who shot him, one was granted leave and another transferred to a different department
From: joe on Fri Aug 24 4:13:30 2007. [Full View]

Water

From: great on Fri Aug 24 12:12:23 2007.

One of my favorites... not a "great" film but i just love this film....

The irony is, this film is based on a real incident which happened 2-3 decades back and 2 years back, an innocent Brazilian guy was killed by the British police in the aftermath of the London bombings Sad

Actually I wanted to watch this movie , since it was based on real incident . Daniel Day-Lewis as Gerry Conlon was perfect . Seems he has done only countable number of films.

Plus, Gareth Pierce, who took up Jerry's case (played by Emma Thompson in the film) took up the Brazilian's family's case as well. As for the two cops who shot him, one was granted leave and another transferred to a different department

oh , thats a good piece of information.

From: Wibha on Sun Aug 26 1:18:37 2007. [Full View]

pallikoodam
From: Sanjeevi on Sun Aug 26 3:21:53 2007. [Full View]

DOOM
From: Devar Magan on Sun Aug 26 10:31:01 2007. [Full View]

baasha -- * star

veeraappu ** stars
From: Vivek4life on Sun Aug 26 11:48:06 2007. [Full View]

veeraappu deserves more stars. btw, is it out of 10 or 100?
From: joe on Sun Aug 26 11:51:01 2007. [Full View]

Vettaiyadu Vilayadu

Thampikku Entha ooru
From: great on Sun Aug 26 12:13:58 2007. [Full View]

Small Time Crooks

Pretty ordinary Woody Allen movie.
From: Raikkonen on Mon Aug 27 1:06:11 2007. [Full View]

Vallavan.... Super DUD

Veerasamy looked like Nayakan comparing to this movie..
Santhanam and songs were the saving grace

From: ajithfederer on Mon Aug 27 1:55:56 2007.

'Death Proof' - The premise is pretty simple - a bunch of girls kicking ass. But it takes a Tarantino to give it the spin and perspective. Apart from the differences between the two sets of girls, there was nothing to think about and that made it pretty straight forward. But hey, this is a recreation of the 70's 'B' films and that's exactly what he has done. With irregular editing, unconventional camera style (Tarantino himself handles the camera in this one) and cheeky dialogues, this is the best a homage can get. The action scenes too are some of the best I have seen in recent films. Though not in the league of PF or RD, Death Proof is a movie that will surely please hardcore Tarantino fans.

PS - The crowd was great for DP. Looks like it will do much better than in US Very Happy

From: ajithfederer on Mon Aug 27 2:19:56 2007. [Full View]

Indian Innings highlights from second match against england in ESPN
From: Thirumaran on Mon Aug 27 2:24:00 2007. [Full View]

Wibha wrote:

pallikoodam

People were saying it was good though with some negatives
From: joe on Mon Aug 27 2:29:41 2007. [Full View]

Thirumaran wrote:

Wibha wrote:

pallikoodam

People were saying it was good though with some negatives

Too bad it is not released in singapore
From: Wibha on Mon Aug 27 2:31:14 2007. [Full View]

Thirumaran wrote:

Wibha wrote:

pallikoodam

People were saying it was good though with some negatives

it was so dragging and wat was the point of the movie

only thing the frnds met but nadakara kadhaiya adhu
From: great on Mon Aug 27 10:45:45 2007. [Full View]

Thirumaran wrote:

Wibha wrote:

pallikoodam

People were saying it was good though with some negatives

yeah many of my school friends have sent mail appreciating this movie , saying good recollection of childhood memories .

Wibha , Go and watch Arya for Nth time
From: RC on Mon Aug 27 10:50:36 2007. [Full View]

kulamagaL raadhai - NT was excellent with no over the board (as others say) acting. nalla padam!

MaayakaNNadi - After all those negative reviews, I stayed away from this movie. But it turned out to be a good one (atleast to me). May the ending should have been more elaborate so that people could have appreciated it more.
From: rocketboy on Mon Aug 27 10:53:05 2007. [Full View]

Deja vu
From: Thirumaran on Mon Aug 27 12:21:55 2007. [Full View]

great wrote:

Wibha , Go and watch Arya for Nth time

BTW are u talking about the watching the movie or the actor

Of Course both could mean the same
From: Wibha on Mon Aug 27 15:32:31 2007. [Full View]

great

seriously so much build up in the movie..............autograph was so much better

TM

P.S i will watch aarya for the nth time
From: Kollywoodfan on Mon Aug 27 18:50:11 2007. [Full View]

The Professional

with Jean Reno, and Natalie Portman...awesome movie, an action adventure with a bit of sentiment

This movie was remade into tamil as Suryapaarvai with Arjun. Original is much better tho!
From: great on Mon Aug 27 21:38:23 2007. [Full View]

Kollywoodfan wrote:

This movie was remade into tamil as Suryapaarvai with Arjun. Original is much better tho!

Its not a remake but a plain rip off !!! In tamil they have butchered the climax
From: Sinthiya on Mon Aug 27 23:31:02 2007. [Full View]

great wrote:

Wibha , Go and watch Arya for Nth time

...

The Invasion starring Nicole Kidman and Daniel Craig...movie about trying to stop the spread of an epidemic...good......not that great as i had hoped...
From: Thirumaran on Mon Aug 27 23:49:44 2007. [Full View]

Wibha wrote:

P.S i will watch aarya for the nth time

Ennamo Poanga. Arya niraya thadava paakarahthaala, unga mugam neenga use panra emoticon maathiri aagaama paarthukoanga
From: great on Tue Aug 28 10:42:49 2007. [Full View]

Sinthiya wrote:

great wrote:

Wibha , Go and watch Arya for Nth time

...

Enna moraikureenga , 10 peru ithu varaikum hospitalise aagirukaanga intha padam paathu

From: Thirumaran on Tue Aug 28 12:26:42 2007.

Wibha , Go and watch Arya for Nth time Poke

Even Sinthiya was missing for few days

Enna moraikureenga , 10 peru ithu varaikum hospitalise aagirukaanga intha padam paathu Banging Head

From: rocketboy on Tue Aug 28 13:23:40 2007. [Full View]

Final cut
From: littlemaster1982 on Tue Aug 28 13:56:51 2007. [Full View]

Ratatouille - Attagaasam

From: Wibha on Tue Aug 28 14:47:20 2007.

Ennamo Poanga. Arya niraya thadava paakarahthaala, unga mugam neenga use panra emoticon maathiri aagaama paarthukoanga LOL

P.S i will watch aarya Poke

for the nth time Poke

enga mugatha pathie neengo romba kavala pada vendaam

From: Wibha on Tue Aug 28 14:48:19 2007.

Wibha , Go and watch Arya for Nth time Poke

_____ galig gotha kasthoori parimala

Enna moraikureenga , 10 peru ithu varaikum hospitalise aagirukaanga intha padam paathu Banging Head

enna saaptirupaalo movie paakarachea

From: interz on Tue Aug 28 15:12:48 2007. [Full View]

Aarya

Movie was above average, liked it.

pros: Mathavan, Bhavana, Prakashraj acting, racy throughout the second half.

cons: Manisharma's songs
the rowdies characters, they seem rather dumb, why would a big Don/Thaatha use such dumb rowdies in his gang???
and the Item song
From: bingleguy on Tue Aug 28 15:13:35 2007. [Full View]

NETHI ADI

Venuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu

From: Kollywoodfan on Tue Aug 28 15:52:11 2007.

This movie was remade into tamil as Suryapaarvai with Arjun. Original is much better tho!

Its not a remake but a plain rip off !!! In tamil they have butchered the climax Mad

I hadn't seen the original version when I saw Suryapaarvai so I thought the whole love angle and the ending was sweet

The Kathavai Thirakkum song was mesmerizing!

It would have been a really unique, and noteworthy film if they had kept the movie the same and left out the love.

From: selvakumar on Wed Aug 29 1:13:55 2007. [Full View]

Guru (Tamil Version)
What an Insult to the Hindi Version
Mani
Surya's dubbing
In one of the intimate sequences, Surya utters "Nee thaandi en azhagu sundari" when Abi-Ash combo concentrates on "Other" things more

Even the famous Punch line of the movie looked pretty normal.
No wonder our tamil people abandoned / didn't like this version (I liked the HIndi version though)
From: RATHEESHAJITH on Wed Aug 29 10:21:50 2007. [Full View]

SELVA MACHI....NAANUM INTHA KODUMAYA SEITHEN...

INGHA HINDI VERSION THAAN...

YENAKKU HINDI THERIYATHU....SARI NAMMA MANIRATNAMNUTTU

PONEN

YENNA KODUMA SELVA ITHU
From: great on Wed Aug 29 22:37:23 2007. [Full View]

Legend of Bhagat Singh

- I was searching for this cd/dvd for a long time , thanks to mosaer Baer

- ARR
From: littlemaster1982 on Wed Aug 29 22:39:06 2007. [Full View]

great wrote:

Legend of Bhagat Singh

- I was searching for this cd/dvd for a long time , thanks to mosaer Baer

- ARR

Great,

Does the DVD has subtitles
From: great on Wed Aug 29 22:43:02 2007. [Full View]

LM, hindi movies are available only in cd format only. So no sub titles.
From: Wibha on Wed Aug 29 23:12:03 2007. [Full View]

Mozhi

POI

Kanda naal mudhal

sachin
From: NOV on Wed Aug 29 23:56:29 2007. [Full View]

Wibha wrote:

Mozhi
POI

have seen mozhi countless times since in DVD -
Poi too.
From: Raikkonen on Thu Aug 30 0:20:51 2007. [Full View]

Thavani Kanavugal - Good
From: Wibha on Thu Aug 30 3:00:42 2007. [Full View]

aata

sids looked like johnny depp

illena?

movie
From: NOV on Thu Aug 30 9:43:21 2007. [Full View]

first they catch hold of your heat...

then they give it a tight squeeze...

followed by total grasping...

its hard not to cry...

when you have just finished watching vaazhvE maayam.

From: Pras on Thu Aug 30 9:53:18 2007.

This movie was remade into tamil as Suryapaarvai with Arjun. Original is much better tho!

Its not a remake but a plain rip off !!! In tamil they have butchered the climax Mad

I hadn't seen the original version when I saw Suryapaarvai so I thought the whole love angle and the ending was sweet Razz

The Kathavai Thirakkum song was mesmerizing!

It would have been a really unique, and noteworthy film if they had kept the movie the same and left out the love.

watch the original kolly

... l�on (and not the dubbed english version

) ... by luc besson, one the best french director

... (for example he made "the fifth element" and written / produced "taxi", "the transporter" etc.)

ps : sorry, i forgot the hilarous / action entertainer wasabi ... if you like Jean R�no and Luc Besson, go for it you won't be disapointed

From: Kollywoodfan on Thu Aug 30 15:48:35 2007. [Full View]

k, will do Pras

I loved Jean Reno in the DaVinci Code
From: littlemaster1982 on Thu Aug 30 16:04:03 2007. [Full View]

great wrote:

LM, hindi movies are available only in cd format only. So no sub titles.

Thanks Great

Enakku Hindi puriyaathey
From: avven on Fri Aug 31 0:00:13 2007. [Full View]

Transformers ..kewl flick...
From: Kollywoodfan on Fri Aug 31 11:14:03 2007. [Full View]

The Covenant

cheesy horror cum mystery. I prefer scarier, but it's an entertaining film nevertheless.
From: rocketboy on Fri Aug 31 11:27:16 2007. [Full View]

Night Listener
From: Govin on Fri Aug 31 11:44:14 2007. [Full View]

unnaale unnaale
From: NOV on Sat Sep 1 0:51:57 2007. [Full View]

Chennai 600028

What a fun roller coaster ride it was!
altho I dont know anything abt cricket.

a big kudos to the youngsters.

but what happened at the end? why isnt there a conclusion, ie the finals?
enna kodumai sir idhu?

From: ThalaNass on Sat Sep 1 5:04:08 2007.

athukullayae BO parthutingala..

Chennai 600028

What a fun roller coaster ride it was! ROTFL

altho I dont know anything abt cricket. Huh?!

a big kudos to the youngsters. Thumbs Up!

but what happened at the end? why isnt there a conclusion, ie the finals? Shocked

enna kodumai sir idhu? Frightened

NOV

I'll watch it tomorrow, if i have time..

From: crajkumar_be on Sat Sep 1 6:36:49 2007. [Full View]

NOV wrote:

but what happened at the end? why isnt there a conclusion, ie the finals?
enna kodumai sir idhu?

The conclusion is in the last dialogue by captain Aravind (which is a repeat of what he says in the beach) "Dei... leg-side la podadha da.. off-side liye podu.. 32 run thaanda adichirukkom"...

Result of final is the same as result of the beach bet match!
From: coucou on Sat Sep 1 17:27:23 2007. [Full View]

varalaru for n-th time

villain ajith is very handsome and the father ajith is cute, no words to describe father ajith!!! He's excellent!
asin is beautiful and his acting
music
story
Except this type movies from KSR, so is dasavatharam!

a good entertainer

vaithegi kathirunthal- an evergreen hit
songs make it an evergreen hit,Ilayarajah bgm or songs particulary azhagu malar, his music is excellent , it's the first movie of vijaykanth! Nambavae mudiyalae
this movie is so sad, and the climax
for director

After seeing this movie, i think parents wouldn't name their daughter as vaithegi
From: MADDY on Sat Sep 1 22:54:32 2007. [Full View]

coucou wrote:

vaithegi kathirunthal- an evergreen hit
movie of vijaykanth! Nambavae mudiyalae
barathiraja

Its a R.SundarRajan movie and not BR's..........also, i dont think its Vijaykanth's first movie..... .......it was some unknown movie in 70's....
From: Sanguine Sridhar on Sat Sep 1 22:57:46 2007. [Full View]

I think the first movie for Vk is "Dhoorathu Idi Muzhakkam"
From: MADDY on Sat Sep 1 23:07:57 2007. [Full View]

Sanguine Sridhar wrote:

I think the first movie for Vk is "Dhoorathu Idi Muzhakkam"

IMDB says so but wiki is saying "aval oru pacha kozhandha" ......raaja_rasigan or Murali sir can throw some light if they visit here

From: Sanguine Sridhar on Sat Sep 1 23:11:41 2007.

I think the first movie for Vk is "Dhoorathu Idi Muzhakkam"

IMDB says so but wiki is saying "aval oru pacha kozhandha" Huh?!

......raaja_rasigan or Murali sir can throw some light if they visit here Very Happy

what wiki says about the heroine? who is that pacha kozhandha?

From: MADDY on Sat Sep 1 23:19:29 2007.

I think the first movie for Vk is "Dhoorathu Idi Muzhakkam"

IMDB says so but wiki is saying "aval oru pacha kozhandha" Huh?!

......raaja_rasigan or Murali sir can throw some light if they visit here Very Happy

what wiki says about the heroine? who is that pacha kozhandha? LOL

probably, Jayamalini or Anuradha

From: NOV on Sun Sep 2 0:07:40 2007. [Full View]

ThalaNass wrote:

NOV athukullayae BO parthutingala..

now, nothing to watch.
endha madayan PEASa rendaavadhu thadavayaa paarppaan.

crajkumar_be wrote:

Result of final is the same as result of the beach bet match!

one of the strongest points in the film was the avoiding of expected outcomes.
the beach cricket was hilarious.
From: NOV on Sun Sep 2 0:21:35 2007. [Full View]

Sanguine Sridhar wrote:

I think the first movie for Vk is "Dhoorathu Idi Muzhakkam"
Inikkum Ilamai

http://www.indiadirect.com/captain/frame1.htm
From: crajkumar_be on Sun Sep 2 1:06:06 2007. [Full View]

NOV wrote:

one of the strongest points in the film was the avoiding of expected outcomes.
the beach cricket was hilarious.

Infact, there was a deleted scene which they showed in the 100 days function where they show Aravind's "plight" when he is drinking alone in a wine shop. Apparently Christine ditches him . Damn hilarious but the problem is, its difficult to decide where to put that scene, especially since the actual ending is the best for the film... maybe thats why it couldnt find a place in the film inspite of being such a good and funny scene.
Premji in that scene

From: MADDY on Sun Sep 2 1:49:06 2007.

Infact, there was a deleted scene which they showed in the 100 days function where they show Aravind's "plight" when he is drinking alone in a wine shop. Apparently Christine ditches him Laughing

one of the strongest points in the film was the avoiding of expected outcomes. Thumbs Up!

the beach cricket was hilarious. ROTFL2

. Damn hilarious but the problem is, its difficult to decide where to put that scene, especially since the actual ending is the best for the film... maybe thats why it couldnt find a place in the film inspite of being such a good and funny scene.
Premji in that scene ROTFL

- adhu innum super-a irundhurukkumae

i mean, they cud have shown a "what happened next" scene for everyone in the climax.....

Chennai-28 is "the movie of the year so far" IMO

....it beats PV and Mozhi by a small margin and Sivaji by a mile

From: Sanjeevi on Sun Sep 2 2:28:51 2007. [Full View]

MADDY wrote:

Chennai-28 is "the movie of the year so far" IMO ....it beats PV and Mozhi by a small margin and Sivaji by a mile

but Charan & team had bad experiences from distributors, theatre owners to release this movie -
From: Sanguine Sridhar on Sun Sep 2 3:56:15 2007. [Full View]

NOV wrote:

Sanguine Sridhar wrote:

I think the first movie for Vk is "Dhoorathu Idi Muzhakkam"
Inikkum Ilamai

http://www.indiadirect.com/captain/frame1.htm

Thanks Nov

and CR that was interesting
From: NOV on Sun Sep 2 8:33:21 2007. [Full View]

MOZHI is THE film of the year. It's already November and there isnt a film to beat that.
Hmmmm... my favs so far are Mozhi, PV, PKMC (except for 2nd climax and now Chennai 28. What else?

Am going to watch Ch28 again as I didnt pay attention to some of the stuff CR had mentioned. I dont know cricket
From: NOV on Sun Sep 2 8:37:26 2007. [Full View]

Sanjeevi wrote:

but Charan & team had bad experiences from distributors, theatre owners to release this movie -
do you know that the film was not even released in malaysia singapore?

astro pay tv.
singapore makkal
From: rocketboy on Sun Sep 2 8:41:39 2007. [Full View]

Insomnia
From: NOV on Sun Sep 2 8:56:42 2007. [Full View]

IAIRP

nice spoof, but the bear joke was too much to bear.

From: joe on Sun Sep 2 10:22:43 2007.

but Charan & team had bad experiences from distributors, theatre owners to release this movie - Hammer

do you know that the film was not even released in malaysia singapore? Shocked

astro pay tv.
singapore makkal Poke

Malaysia-la irunthu vaangittu vantha VCD-la thaan naan parthen

From: great on Sun Sep 2 12:22:41 2007. [Full View]

rocketboy wrote:

Insomnia

Good Movie, Try Following if you have not seen already.

NOv , PKMC best movie-ya
From: NOV on Sun Sep 2 20:17:05 2007. [Full View]

certainly balaji. one of the better movies, if you can ignore the second climax.
have you ever seen a movie where the hero gets beaten up and is all bruised?
From: joe on Sun Sep 2 22:34:13 2007. [Full View]

NOV,
It is surprising you liked Chennai 18 ,though you don't know anything about cricket.
From: NOV on Sun Sep 2 22:38:44 2007. [Full View]

not really joe.
cricket is just used to build the story. certain nuances were lost on me, but the story could be enjoyed.

i remember a hollywood film called Cool Runnings. it is about some african country that takes part in winter olympics. altho i know nothing abt the sport, the film was so enjoyable that i watched it at least 3 times.

i suggest you watch the film too - it is all abt hope. can you imagine a hot african country with no experience or knowledge on snow, particiapting in winter olympics?
From: joe on Sun Sep 2 22:53:32 2007. [Full View]

NOV,
Thanks for recommentation.I will try to get it ..

Regarding Chennai 28 ,I enjoyed the movie ,though not as much many others ,since I never played cricket .

Laggan partheengala?
From: NOV on Sun Sep 2 22:56:06 2007. [Full View]

joe, i only watch tamil and english movies.
From: joe on Sun Sep 2 23:17:24 2007. [Full View]

NOV wrote:

joe, i only watch tamil and english movies.

I too don't watch hindi movies with very few exceptions...Neenga Malay movie ethuvum parthathilliya?
From: crajkumar_be on Sun Sep 2 23:21:53 2007. [Full View]

Nov/Joe,
Please watch Maqbool and Omkara. I'm sure you'll like it. Bollywood nalla thisai-a nokki poraanga enbadharku sirandha udharanangal...
From: NOV on Sun Sep 2 23:22:46 2007. [Full View]

joe wrote:

Neenga Malay movie ethuvum parthathilliya?
chinna vayasula paarththathundu, ippO interest illai.
ellaam andha kaadhalikka nEramillai vandha piraguthaan
From: NOV on Sun Sep 2 23:26:06 2007. [Full View]

crajkumar_be wrote:

Please watch Maqbool and Omkara. I'm sure you'll like it. ...
thanks CR.
but nijamaagavE enakku interest illai.
i didnt even like Uyire tho I like all MR's works.

p/s: havent watched guru and no intention either.
From: joe on Sun Sep 2 23:32:04 2007. [Full View]

crajkumar_be wrote:

Nov/Joe,
Please watch Maqbool and Omkara. I'm sure you'll like it. Bollywood nalla thisai-a nokki poraanga enbadharku sirandha udharanangal...

CR,
English sub title-oda kidaikkuma? (Enakku Hindi-yum Mandarin-m onnu thaan)..Recently I watched 'Water' with subtitles.
From: crajkumar_be on Sun Sep 2 23:34:41 2007. [Full View]

Joe,
Yes, it comes with subtitles

From: Sinthiya on Sun Sep 2 23:37:28 2007.

i remember a hollywood film called Cool Runnings. it is about some african country that takes part in winter olympics. altho i know nothing abt the sport, the film was so enjoyable that i watched it at least 3 times. Very Happy

i suggest you watch the film too - it is all abt hope. can you imagine a hot african country with no experience or knowledge on snow, particiapting in winter olympics? ROTFL2

NOV

...i have seen the movie many times too...it's such a inspiring comedy of hope and perseverance...

...i can still watch the movie now and enjoy it...

i gotta see the movie again now that you reminded me...thanks!

From: Sanguine Sridhar on Sun Sep 2 23:41:13 2007. [Full View]

Samurai - again! decent effort by Balaji Shakthivel!

Ghilli - The last Vijay movie I liked.
From: crajkumar_be on Sun Sep 2 23:42:48 2007. [Full View]

Sanguine Sridhar wrote:

Samurai - again! decent effort by Balaji Shakthivel!

Wanted to see this movie but missed it yesterday
From: joe on Sun Sep 2 23:47:34 2007. [Full View]

crajkumar_be wrote:

Sanguine Sridhar wrote:

Samurai - again! decent effort by Balaji Shakthivel!

Wanted to see this movie but missed it yesterday

Have seen bits and climax ..shankar-oda influence niraya irunthuchu ..Heroine thee kuLikkurathu apathama irunthuchu ..Few political dialogues are sharp and straight forward ,which is good.
From: NOV on Sun Sep 2 23:50:55 2007. [Full View]

samurai? suntv I guess.

there were just too many movies over the weekend that i gave this a miss and watched Hassini Pesum Padam instead

wonder whetehr groucho watched sathyaraj's adavdi.
From: NOV on Sun Sep 2 23:53:20 2007. [Full View]

Sinthiya wrote:

NOV ...i have seen the movie many times too...it's such a inspiring comedy of hope and perseverance......i can still watch the movie now and enjoy it...

a very which doenst need to preach, but still sends the right message. worth owning a DVD.
From: Sinthiya on Mon Sep 3 0:16:45 2007. [Full View]

NOV wrote:

wonder whetehr groucho watched sathyaraj's adavdi.

have you seen it?!

From: littlemaster1982 on Mon Sep 3 1:04:17 2007.

i suggest you watch the film too - it is all abt hope. can you imagine a hot african country with no experience or knowledge on snow, particiapting in winter olympics? ROTFL2

NOV

...i have seen the movie many times too...it's such a inspiring comedy of hope and perseverance... Smile

...i can still watch the movie now and enjoy it... Thumbs Up!

i gotta see the movie again now that you reminded me...thanks! Smile

I had watched this film in Star Movies.

comedy and a good climax

From: Raikkonen on Mon Sep 3 1:19:07 2007. [Full View]

Tamilselvan - Its actually ok comapring to other Vijaykanth's Pakistan adevntures.. but as usual no logic at all in the movie..
Thumbs in middle
From: Nerd on Mon Sep 3 1:32:52 2007. [Full View]

joe wrote:

Few political dialogues are sharp and straight forward ,which is good.

Dialogues were terrific in that movie. Pattukkottai prabakar I think. Or may suba. Overall the movie was good in bits and pieces. But his kAdhal was amazing, the best movie I have seen in the last 3 years

I saw chak de India -- ***. A very good entertainer almost on par with lagaan. The way they build the team spirit was pretty good and the acting of the girls was very natural. SRK wasnt that great I thought.

Revisited DCH - ***1/2. Probably the best hindi entertainer I have seen till date
From: NOV on Mon Sep 3 2:22:42 2007. [Full View]

littlemaster1982 wrote:

I had watched this film in Star Movies. comedy and a good climax
wow!
so many fans

the team is from Jamaica - no shoes even
the sport is bob sled
and yes, it is based on a real life story.

and just like Chennai600028, they dont get to win the finals.....

From: Sanjeevi on Mon Sep 3 3:16:15 2007.

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the team is from Jamaica - no shoes even
the sport is bob sled
and yes, it is based on a real life story.

and just like Chennai600028, they dont get to win the finals.....

I had watched this film in Star Movies. ROTFL

comedy and a good climax Thumbs Up!

wow!
so many fans Cool2

ohhh i will try to see this film

From: MADDY on Mon Sep 3 3:38:36 2007.

Few political dialogues are sharp and straight forward ,which is good.

Dialogues were terrific in that movie. Pattukkottai prabakar I think. Or may suba. Overall the movie was good in bits and pieces. But his kAdhal was amazing, the best movie I have seen in the last 3 years Thumbs Up!

dialogues were great but Vikram's hindi pronounciation in one scene, where he speaks to Delhi politicians, was very bad

.........he stresses on each word so much, which is not the way to speak that language

........

i'm not a big fan of Hindi either but i believe each lanuguage must be spoken correctly to an extent , esp if u r an actor

.......ex: kamal in rama bama shyama - awesome "belgaum style" kannada

and ofcourse madhavan in "raamji londonwaaley" - Bihari Hindi

From: Ramakrishna on Mon Sep 3 8:12:16 2007.

i'm not a big fan of Hindi either but i believe each lanuguage must be spoken correctly to an extent , esp if u r an actor Very Happy

.......ex: kamal in rama bama shyama - awesome "belgaum style" kannada Thumbs Up!

isn't it udupi style Kannada

From: littlemaster1982 on Mon Sep 3 9:55:10 2007.

Few political dialogues are sharp and straight forward ,which is good.

Dialogues were terrific in that movie. Pattukkottai prabakar I think. Or may suba. Overall the movie was good in bits and pieces.

Dialogues by Pattukkottai Prabhakar

. Enga ooru

From: Kollywoodfan on Mon Sep 3 13:36:03 2007. [Full View]

Pooveli

One of my favs. Karthik and Kausalya gave excellent performances.
From: NOV on Mon Sep 3 22:33:34 2007. [Full View]

Manasulla Maruthaaram - interesting movie.

From: selvakumar on Mon Sep 3 23:25:27 2007.

Please watch Maqbool and Omkara. I'm sure you'll like it. ...

thanks CR. Smile

but nijamaagavE enakku interest illai.
i didnt even like Uyire tho I like all MR's works.

p/s: havent watched guru and no intention either. Rolling Eyes

I like UYIRE a lot ! donno why

From: selvakumar on Mon Sep 3 23:45:28 2007.

but Charan & team had bad experiences from distributors, theatre owners to release this movie - Hammer

Chennai-28 is "the movie of the year so far" IMO Not Worthy

....it beats PV and Mozhi by a small margin and Sivaji by a mile Laughing

Chennai - 28 > "Reality" - Thy name is chennai - 28 ! what an excellant portrayal of chennai life and gully cricket ! and what a RISKY THEME

From: great on Mon Sep 3 23:47:11 2007. [Full View]

I am not sure if this is true, seems venkatprabhu wanted to remake Lagaan but he was not give the right . so he decided to make ch-28 !!
From: selvakumar on Mon Sep 3 23:53:22 2007. [Full View]

great wrote:

I am not sure if this is true, seems venkatprabhu wanted to remake Lagaan but he was not give the right . so he decided to make ch-28 !!

Thank GOD !
Otherwise, we would have missed a DIFFERENT FILM

From: Wibha on Tue Sep 4 2:52:27 2007.

I am not sure if this is true, seems venkatprabhu wanted to remake Lagaan but he was not give the right . so he decided to make ch-28 !!

Thank GOD ! Smile

Otherwise, we would have missed a DIFFERENT FILM Wink

but wat was the ending

From: selvakumar on Tue Sep 4 2:56:46 2007.

I am not sure if this is true, seems venkatprabhu wanted to remake Lagaan but he was not give the right . so he decided to make ch-28 !!

Thank GOD ! Smile

Otherwise, we would have missed a DIFFERENT FILM Wink

but wat was the ending Rolling Eyes

Yaarumae Padatha theatre la paakalennu puriyuthu

CR has given an explanation in the previous page, I think
Ending is like:
They win their match against Rockers. They reach the final and the team that they faced in the BEACH match plays with them in the final.
Rockers score around 30+ and the guy utters the dialogue that he uttered during the beach match.
The KID hits the ball for a SIX and in the finals the KIDS win the trophy

From: Wibha on Tue Sep 4 3:04:00 2007.

I am not sure if this is true, seems venkatprabhu wanted to remake Lagaan but he was not give the right . so he decided to make ch-28 !!

Thank GOD ! Smile

Otherwise, we would have missed a DIFFERENT FILM Wink

but wat was the ending Rolling Eyes

Yaarumae Padatha theatre la paakalennu puriyuthu Laughing

net-la paarthea puriyadha padam theatre-la puriyuma?

oh thanks

From: Thirumaran on Tue Sep 4 3:23:44 2007. [Full View]

Wibha wrote:

net-la paarthea puriyadha padam theatre-la puriyuma?

oh thanks

Arya effect
From: littlemaster1982 on Thu Sep 6 13:36:32 2007. [Full View]

Ratatouille for the second time. Enjoyed it more this time

Chennai audience applauded at the end of the film
From: ajithfederer on Fri Sep 7 9:35:06 2007. [Full View]

Aalavanthan - DVD
From: great on Fri Sep 7 10:31:37 2007. [Full View]

ajithfederer wrote:

Aalavanthan - DVD

DVD cover-a paathiya

Latest watch , THE SHINING

Danny-boy and Jack Nicholson
From: Kollywoodfan on Fri Sep 7 12:01:20 2007. [Full View]

The Ring...

haha I've seen it before but it scared the living daylights out of my friends!
From: ajithfederer on Fri Sep 7 22:27:55 2007. [Full View]

Bourne 3
From: buddysathi on Fri Sep 7 22:30:34 2007. [Full View]

SuperBad!

Strictly not for Indian teens!
From: Sinthiya on Fri Sep 7 22:40:45 2007. [Full View]

littlemaster1982 wrote:

Ratatouille for the second time. Enjoyed it more this time

Chennai audience applauded at the end of the film

...one of the best movies I've seen this year...very cool, inspiring animation to see......
From: Sinthiya on Fri Sep 7 22:42:45 2007. [Full View]

Kollywoodfan wrote:

The Ring...

haha I've seen it before but it scared the living daylights out of my friends!

it is scary!!
have u seen The Ring 2? If so, how is compared to the first one?

'Halloween' recently released...seems really scary... ...don't know if i can swallow these movies any more...

From: sipi on Fri Sep 7 22:51:16 2007.

selva, indha climax aa padathil epo serpanga???

Yaarumae Padatha theatre la paakalennu puriyuthu Laughing

the guys hit the first ball... thats it.. they didnt shown anythig after that... whether its boundary or catch...

i guess, they like to say "avanga cricket vilaiyaduvanga, vilaiyadine irupanga..

From: great on Fri Sep 7 22:56:57 2007.

R2 is pathetic, infact you can be happy with R1

have u seen The Ring 2? If so, how is compared to the first one? Rolling Eyes

'Halloween' recently released...seems really scary... Shaking With Fear

...don't know if i can swallow these movies any more... Rolling Eyes

From: sipi on Fri Sep 7 22:58:54 2007. [Full View]

The Ring 1 & 2 are nice ??? naan dvd vaangi 1 month aagudhu.. aana innum parkala... ( thaniya parka bayama iruku )
From: sipi on Fri Sep 7 23:01:26 2007. [Full View]

last week, i saw "kaagidha pookal" nice movie...

tomorrow, going to watch "pink panther" recommended by lm

& interested to watch "chad ke" but time thaaan suite aagala..
From: littlemaster1982 on Fri Sep 7 23:03:04 2007. [Full View]

Sipi,

It's Kaagidha pookkal or Kannadi pookkal
From: crajkumar_be on Fri Sep 7 23:39:17 2007. [Full View]

sipi wrote:

selva, indha climax aa padathil epo serpanga???

the guys hit the first ball... thats it.. they didnt shown anythig after that... whether its boundary or catch...

vitta ball boundary-a cross panradhu, score card, umpire signal, replay ellam keppeenga pola irukke
That was the whole point and impact of the climax. Looking at it in the context, it is OBVIOUS that the kids win
From: sipi on Sat Sep 8 0:07:29 2007. [Full View]

littlemaster1982 wrote:

Sipi,

It's Kaagidha pookkal or Kannadi pookkal

appo adhu kannadi pookala???

movie name seriya manasula padila...

From: sipi on Sat Sep 8 0:09:55 2007.

the guys hit the first ball... thats it.. they didnt shown anythig after that... whether its boundary or catch...

sipi wrote:

selva, indha climax aa padathil epo serpanga??? RedJump

vitta ball boundary-a cross panradhu, score card, umpire signal, replay ellam keppeenga pola irukke Smile

That was the whole point and impact of the climax. Looking at it in the context, it is OBVIOUS that the kids win Cool

naan othuka maaten...

first avanga kids kidaiyadhu ... they are adolescence....

second... avanga win panradha scene illa.. its upon to our guesss.. so, naan ippadi kooda guess pannalam la?

From: Lakshmana on Sat Sep 8 0:14:43 2007. [Full View]

Si-Si-Va-Va-Si-Si-Va-Va-Si-Si-Va-Va-Sivaji!!
From: sipi on Sat Sep 8 0:18:36 2007. [Full View]

Lakshmana wrote:

Si-Si-Va-Va-Si-Si-Va-Va-Si-Si-Va-Va-Sivaji!!

first time, parkuringana ok....
From: Lakshmana on Sat Sep 8 0:19:28 2007. [Full View]

7th time.
From: sipi on Sat Sep 8 0:40:19 2007. [Full View]

Lakshmana wrote:

7th time.

first time, kandippa sivaji paakalam.. second time interest irundha paakalam...

comedy scene ellam class... (i watched twice... for rajni & comedy scene...

aadhi nee onnum comedy keemedy pannalaiye ... )

7th time na?

indha vishayam rajni ku therinja... ungaluku kovil katti kumbiduvaru...
From: RATHEESHAJITH on Sat Sep 8 1:46:25 2007. [Full View]

YENNAGHA SIPI IPDI SOLREENGHA

FANSNA APPIDITHAAANE

NAAN ATTAHASAM 12 THADAVA PAATHEN... YEN VAAZHKAYILEYE

ATHIKA THADAVA PAATHA PADAM ATTAHASAM....

SIVAJI PADATHA 20 THADAVA PAATHAVANGALUM IRUKKAANGHA
From: sipi on Sat Sep 8 3:29:31 2007. [Full View]

indha 7 , 12 & 20 ellam theatre la paaarthadha????

thank to god... it means i am not a fan to any one...

some selected movies threatre la twice paarthu iruken... adhuku mela endha padam um paarkala... (baba movie mattum thrice... adhu kooda naan selavu pannala... kattayathin peril paarthen...)

naan niraiya movies idhu pola adhigama paarthu iruken...

maraka mudiyadha movies...

anbe vaa, pudhiya paravai, punnagai, anjali, roja, gentle man..........

but ellam tv la...
From: NOV on Sat Sep 8 8:35:32 2007. [Full View]

saw bits of Kuppi - aftereffects of Rajeev Gandhi assasination.

is it a kannada film?
and what is the meaning of Kuppi?
From: sriranga on Sat Sep 8 9:31:14 2007. [Full View]

NOV wrote:

saw bits of Kuppi - aftereffects of Rajeev Gandhi assasination.

is it a kannada film?
and what is the meaning of Kuppi?

senthil : "anne, ithuthan cyanide kappi"
gounder: "dei, athu kappi illa da kuppi"
i haven't seen a kuppi, but i think it resembles dayathu.
From: rocketboy on Sat Sep 8 10:39:46 2007. [Full View]

Ed Gein Wild Hogs
From: joe on Sat Sep 8 13:33:43 2007. [Full View]

vaazhkkai
From: Prabhu Ram on Sat Sep 8 15:35:27 2007. [Full View]

sriranga wrote:

senthil : "anne, ithuthan cyanide kappi"
gounder: "dei, athu kappi illa da kuppi"
i haven't seen a kuppi, but i think it resembles dayathu.

GM: dEi ennadA adhu dargAvaula kattunA dAyathA
Senthil: su...idhu cyanida sappi
GM: dEi naan kElvippatadhellAm cyanide kuppi dhaan...adhu ennadhu cyanide sappi
Senthil: idhai sappi saappittA seththu pOyiruvaanga

From: ajithfederer on Sat Sep 8 15:52:03 2007.

Before that scene when senthil enters

GM : Sir ungalukku enna venum Rolling Eyes

Senthil : Annan enna therialeeya......Naan than Vikki......

GM : Dei karumaandi ROTFL

.....enna da vesam idhu ROTFL

senthil : "anne, ithuthan cyanide kappi"
gounder: "dei, athu kappi illa da kuppi"
i haven't seen a kuppi, but i think it resembles dayathu. Smile

sriranga wrote:

GM: dEi ennadA adhu dargAvaula kattunA dAyathA
Senthil: su...idhu cyanida sappi
GM: dEi naan kElvippatadhellAm cyanide kuppi dhaan...adhu ennadhu cyanide sappi
Senthil: idhai sappi saappittA seththu pOyiruvaanga
ROTFL

From: Prabhu Ram on Sat Sep 8 15:59:47 2007. [Full View]

>digr.>Feddy, back in Philly ? <<
From: ajithfederer on Sat Sep 8 16:02:11 2007. [Full View]

/ dig

yes pr

dig/

Prabhu Ram wrote:

>digr.>Feddy, back in Philly ? <<
From: Devar Magan on Sun Sep 9 11:45:52 2007. [Full View]

Sivaji THE BOSS

karna koduram...
From: NOV on Sun Sep 9 20:19:50 2007. [Full View]

See Jane Date - a feel good movie about a 30-year old single lady who gets invited to her cousin's wedding with a partner. Problem is she doesnt have one and is embarrased to admit it so cooks up a story of seeing a doctor in west side..

In the meantime, friends frantically arrange for a quick succession of dates in the hope of getting a partner for the wedding. One such date is a doctor from the west side.....
From: Sinthiya on Sun Sep 9 21:33:47 2007. [Full View]

Vyabari...
'Amma' song was good, otherwise no comments ...
From: crajkumar_be on Sun Sep 9 21:58:53 2007. [Full View]

Perarasu
From: selvakumar on Sun Sep 9 23:20:27 2007. [Full View]

crajkumar_be wrote:

Perarasu

Intro scene paartheengala !
From: joe on Sun Sep 9 23:34:14 2007. [Full View]

Mangamma sapatham (Vijay TV)

Typical masala
From: anoops on Mon Sep 10 0:31:48 2007. [Full View]

Bruce Almighty -- btw is this the movie which is gonna be 'Arai en 304il kadavul'
From: crajkumar_be on Mon Sep 10 1:01:02 2007. [Full View]

selvakumar wrote:

Intro scene paartheengala !

Raja_Rasigan,
poruLa eduthu veinga.. puratchi kalaignar-ayE kalAikkarAru

Selva,
Missed the intro (and some other scenes also)...
Actually, the film was quite *sensible* by Puratchi Kalaignar's lofty standards

My day was made when Captain utters the expletive in his own style "Sit!" ('h' silent) when he realizes his mobile phone has been flicked
From: Prabhu Ram on Mon Sep 10 1:07:30 2007. [Full View]

crajkumar_be wrote:

My day was made when Captain utters the expletive in his own style "Sit!" ('h' silent)
From: thilak4life on Mon Sep 10 2:10:19 2007. [Full View]

RGV ki Aag

.5/5 or 1/10

The blue Umbrella

7/10
From: Roshan on Mon Sep 10 2:20:46 2007. [Full View]

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Thilak
From: thilak4life on Mon Sep 10 2:59:39 2007. [Full View]

Roshan wrote:

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Thilak

What is it, Roshan?
From: Roshan on Mon Sep 10 3:01:21 2007. [Full View]

thilak4life wrote:

Roshan wrote:

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Thilak

What is it, Roshan?

UngaLa pAthathun kObathula kannA pinnAnnu emotions pOttuttEn - for not making it to the meet But later edited after seeing your pm

From: selvakumar on Mon Sep 10 3:02:36 2007.

Selva,
1) Missed the intro (and some other scenes also)... Sad

2) Actually, the film was quite *sensible* by Puratchi Kalaignar's lofty standards Embarassed

3) My day was made when Captain utters the expletive in his own style "Sit!" ('h' silent) when he realizes his mobile phone has been flicked ROTFL

1) You have missed one of the most important scenes in the film

The Intro goes like this.

-A CBI gang (lead by RiyasKhan) enters a Jewellery in a shopping complex.
-They threaten the manager out there and search for something (literally like robbers)
-Meanwhile, outside the shopping complex, A Car enters (Sema car ) -From the car, a man dressed up in white and white comes out and there he is - Our captain.

-He enters the jewellery shop and makes fun of the CBI gang
-He calls the leader (Riyaskhan) and discuss with him and finds out that they are not real CBI guys

-When Riyaskhan says that he is from CBI our captain takes out a card from his pocket and there it is (CBI ID card

) and our captain is in CBI
-Having seen that RK and his gang tries to escape and they board the lift there.
- Our captain still sits inside the jewellery shop smiling all the way
- The camera shows the lift and captains smile (maari maari) !!
- Then, Our captain kicks the table in front of him and his rolling chair lands him near a mini statue
- Again the camera shows the lift moving downwards
- Captain suddenly takes the *VEL* in the hands of that statue and throws it !

- It travells in 180 degree path and hits the POWER SUPPLY ! and then you can guess everything
- The lift stops and the gang is caught by the police !

2) The film was good IMO and sensible and later I heard that these scenes (Vel and all) were inserted by captain !

wondering whether he is doing these things for all his films

The flow was good IMO except the duet he sings with the heroine ! (it was again sensible compared to many VK films) No wonder it became a HIT !

3)

"Sit" Idhae maari dialogue innoru padathula varumae !

From: thilak4life on Mon Sep 10 3:02:59 2007.

UngaLa pAthathun kObathula kannA pinnAnnu emotions pOttuttEn - for not making it to the meet Smile

-deleted by author-

Thilak Smile

What is it, Roshan?

But later edited after seeing your pm Smile

Oh okay.

From: Devar Magan on Mon Sep 10 7:48:17 2007. [Full View]

perarasu--

the movie just exceeded my expectations in a big way..
From: Roshan on Mon Sep 10 8:56:40 2007. [Full View]

Devar Magan wrote:

perarasu--

the movie just exceeded my expectations in a big way..

PaakalAma appO? At least antha 'sit'-ukkaga oru thadava pAkanumnu nenechirukkEn
From: RC on Mon Sep 10 22:23:46 2007. [Full View]

Watched kiLinjalgaL in KTV after a very long time... paLLikoodam padikkum pOdhu veetukku theriyaama paathadhu... awesome movie. TR rocked with his songs! andha TR engE...ippO irukkura TR engE... hmmm!

Also watched paLLikoodam... but for few dramatic unbelievable scenes... a watchable movie for the whole family. Thangar was funny. Narain & Seeman were so..so.. Sneha pathi sollanumaa? Shreya Reddy-ku bathila vera yaaravadhu nadichurukkalaam!

From: Nerd on Mon Sep 10 22:45:21 2007.

Watched kiLinjalgaL in KTV after a very long time... paLLikoodam padikkum pOdhu veetukku theriyaama paathadhu... awesome movie. TR rocked with his songs! andha TR engE...ippO irukkura TR engE... hmmm!

RC wrote:

kiLinjalgaL is one of my favorites as well. Superb, feel good movie. Mohan and Poornima were terrific in that movie. Nice subtle humour throughout. And on the music, TR has given better songs than kiLinjalgaL songs, IMO

From: Sanjeevi on Mon Sep 10 23:01:33 2007. [Full View]

yes kiLinjalgaL songs were very ordinary except julie i luv u
From: NOV on Tue Sep 11 0:49:49 2007. [Full View]

groucho070 wrote:

No, I did not see Maya Manidhan, would you like to discuss it in the Last Movie Watched thread? I want to know.

sorry groucho
i only managed to see the first half hour of the film. asokan stars in this film but what is amazing is the concept in the 50s.
From: Thalafanz on Tue Sep 11 1:01:29 2007. [Full View]

I watched Six Sense, The Village, Lady In The Water & Sign...
Damn M.Night Shyamalan is good...
Why don he enters Koolywood or Bollywood...???
From: crajkumar_be on Tue Sep 11 1:10:14 2007. [Full View]

Devar Magan wrote:

perarasu--

the movie just exceeded my expectations in a big way..

adhe dhaan...
actually, exceeded in some ways and below par in another way
From: selvakumar on Tue Sep 11 1:16:54 2007. [Full View]

crajkumar_be wrote:

adhe dhaan...
actually, exceeded in some ways and below par in another way

Idhukku naan oru interpretation eduthukkalaama ! illa neenga vera ethavathu vachirukeengala

From: crajkumar_be on Tue Sep 11 1:32:55 2007.

adhe dhaan...
actually, exceeded in some ways and below par in another way Razz

Idhukku naan oru interpretation eduthukkalaama ! illa neenga vera ethavathu vachirukeengala Razz

ennamo therila Selva,
Narasimha alavukku illa

From: selvakumar on Tue Sep 11 1:35:23 2007. [Full View]

crajkumar_be wrote:

ennamo therila Selva,
Narasimha alavukku illa
From: Querida on Tue Sep 11 1:55:43 2007. [Full View]

I watched Gandhi, My Father and liked it immensely...even more so than the hollywood Gandhi with Ben Kingsley.

I also watched Omkara...desi version of Shakespeare's Othello...set in Bihar...again wow!

In english movies watched "meet the fockers" finally...nice sequel...as far as sequels can go

In Thamil...i watched a horrid "Maha" then "Nandu" with Mahesh Babu...then Aarya...but Kreedom tops them all...still have to watch Shivaji
From: Thalafanz on Tue Sep 11 2:01:15 2007. [Full View]

Querida wrote:

In Thamil...i watched a horrid "Maha" then "Nandu" with Mahesh Babu...then Aarya...but Kreedom tops them all...still have to watch Shivaji

I'm glad u liked it...

From: raaja_rasigan on Tue Sep 11 5:30:51 2007.

Intro scene is one of the coolest scenes in recent times for captain / other hero's.
He comes in a pattu vesti pattu sattai - a typical arasiyalvaadhi get up..... then he reveals that he is CBI kasi viswanathan

Intro scene paartheengala ! Laughing

Raja_Rasigan,
poruLa eduthu veinga.. puratchi kalaignar-ayE kalAikkarAru Twisted Evil

Selva,
Missed the intro (and some other scenes also)... Sad

"naa yaru theriyuma..... original CBI"

My day was made when Captain utters the expletive in his own style "Sit!" ('h' silent) when he realizes his mobile phone has been flicked ROTFL

Avarala mudinja alavukku A center audience-a cover panna try panraaru...... plz vittudunga......

Generally most people thinks that - Vijaykanth padama..... pesikittae irupparu.... nalla irukkadhu.... but avarum sila pala nalla, marakka mudiyadha, viru viruppana padam kuduthurukkaru - better than most other heros

Actually, the film was quite *sensible* by Puratchi Kalaignar's lofty standards Embarassed

From: selvakumar on Tue Sep 11 5:39:05 2007.

Yes.
Even though we make fun of his few films. In the past 5 years, atleast he has given ONE VERY GOOD FILM called "Ramana" (coming out of his image and other things)

Many haven't done that yet

But prachanaiyae avar athey maari kodukala enbathu thaan

I remember him telling in an interview

"Bala kooda vanthu solluraar. Ksathriyan maari oru padam unga kooda pannanum aassai sir ednru.. vaanga.. naan thayaar thaan"

I think he is interested in acting whatever that comes in his way

From: RC on Tue Sep 11 9:23:33 2007. [Full View]

Nerd wrote:

And on the music, TR has given better songs than kiLinjalgaL songs, IMO

Nerd: No doubt that TR has given better songs than kiLinjalgaL. I was comparing TR's current offerings with that one.

Sanjeevi wrote:

yes kiLinjalgaL songs were very ordinary except julie i luv u

kiLayillaa marangaLil is an excellent one too! Whats wrong with azhaginil viLaindhadhum...?

From: raaja_rasigan on Tue Sep 11 11:21:31 2007.

RC wrote:

And on the music, TR has given better songs than kiLinjalgaL songs, IMO Razz

Nerd: No doubt that TR has given better songs than kiLinjalgaL. I was comparing TR's current offerings with that one.

yes kiLinjalgaL songs were very ordinary except julie i luv u

kiLayillaa marangaLil is an excellent one too! Whats wrong with azhaginil viLaindhadhum...?

Is "kadhal oru vazhi padhai payanam" is from kilinjalgal...... then add this too along with julie i love u song

From: Nerd on Tue Sep 11 11:26:49 2007. [Full View]

raaja_rasigan wrote:

Is "kadhal oru vazhi padhai payanam" is from kilinjalgal...... then add this too along with julie i love u song

Yes it is! And comparing kiLinjalgaL songs with TR's>90s songs is blasphemy, RC
From: ajithfederer on Tue Sep 11 11:51:42 2007. [Full View]

Querida wrote:

In Thamil...i watched a horrid "Maha" then "Nandu" with Mahesh Babu...then Aarya...but Kreedom tops them all...still have to watch Shivaji
From: Querida on Tue Sep 11 12:26:46 2007. [Full View]

ajithfederer wrote:

Querida wrote:

In Thamil...i watched a horrid "Maha" then "Nandu" with Mahesh Babu...then Aarya...but Kreedom tops them all...still have to watch Shivaji

Don't you have anything better to do? Like...watch a movie?
From: great on Tue Sep 11 12:29:27 2007. [Full View]

Q, you meant Mahanadigan as Maha or is there any movie by the name Maha

Regarding AF-u . He is a busy person
From: raaja_rasigan on Tue Sep 11 12:55:20 2007. [Full View]

great wrote:

Q, you meant Mahanadigan as Maha or is there any movie by the name Maha

Regarding AF-u . He is a busy person

once Maha is supposed to be an Ajith movie some 5 years back

From: ajithfederer on Tue Sep 11 13:40:44 2007.

People never accept thier mistakes LOL

In Thamil...i watched a horrid "Maha" then "Nandu" with Mahesh Babu...then Aarya...but Kreedom tops them all...still have to watch Shivaji Embarassed

Don't you have anything better to do? Like...watch a movie? Rolling Eyes

From: sipi on Tue Sep 11 13:58:42 2007.

People never accept thier mistakes LOL

In Thamil...i watched a horrid "Maha" then "Nandu" with Mahesh Babu...then Aarya...but Kreedom tops them all...still have to watch Shivaji Embarassed

Don't you have anything better to do? Like...watch a movie? Rolling Eyes

atleast, Querida written as Thamil instead of Tamil....

The Legend of Drunken Master - Its nice but compare to Drunken Master, its not much...

ThunderBolt - Sumar... bore nu kooda sollalam... serious movie... didnt expect this much serious in jackie film....

The Pink Panther - Ok...

The Covenan+ -

ChakDe India - The movie didn't fulfil 1/4th of my expectation too...

Apocalypto -

padam paarkiradhu ku minnadi romba bayamuruthunaga... but

konjam slow and konjam boring (except some scenes) edhir partha alavuku illa...

The Cave - Watching now!

From: Roshan on Tue Sep 11 14:22:03 2007.

In Thamil...i watched a horrid "Maha" then "Nandu" with Mahesh Babu...then Aarya...but Kreedom tops them all...still have to watch Shivaji Embarassed

Don't you have anything better to do? Like...watch a movie? Rolling Eyes

Q, how is your writing/typing in Thamizh ( AF, sarithAnE?

) going on?

From: bingleguy on Tue Sep 11 16:44:16 2007. [Full View]

i watched the Librarian - Quest for the spear

for the third time
From: Querida on Tue Sep 11 23:41:34 2007. [Full View]

great wrote:

Q, you meant Mahanadigan as Maha or is there any movie by the name Maha

Regarding AF-u . He is a busy person

Even Mahanadigan was better than the mess that was Maha...it had vikram in it...which is why i was fooled into watching atleast a quarter of it...

AF...is a Busybody indeed
From: Querida on Tue Sep 11 23:42:59 2007. [Full View]

Roshan wrote:

Q, how is your writing/typing in Thamizh ( AF, sarithAnE? ) going on?

Hello Roshan!!! How are you...missed you ...ahhh so much for taking my side! My "Thamizh" has become a bit better because alot of hubbers and orkutters have been kind to me

As for AF he would have written something whether or not I had written Thamizh, Thamil or Tamil!....
From: Murali Srinivas on Wed Sep 12 11:12:30 2007. [Full View]

Posting for the first time in this thread. Don't know whether this could be posted here (and that too a lengthy one).

Saw "Ore Kadal", a Malayalam movie and this was my first screen watching at Mayajal. Would like to talk about the same.

At the very outset this is an off beat movie and the megaphone is wielded by Shyama Prasad who has to his credit some good films like Agni Sakchi and Akale.

The story is set in a Metro (though fully shot in Chennai but due to some reasons, it is being shown as a North Indian city).

Dr.Nathan is a well known socio- economist who has many laurels to his credit. He has won innumerable awards for his works and has published many papers and books. Currently he is doing a paper on Un employment in India among married folk. He is a loner who never believes in any relations or relatives(In fact the film opens up, with him getting a call from his home town asking him to come down as his Chinnamma is sinking). He is a materialistic person who spends time with a woman (who caters to the high end of the society) whenever he has the Biological urge.

Accidentally he overhears an animated conversation a woman has with her husband over the public phone as their son is not well and needs to be taken to hospital. He finds out that this couple lives in the same apartment where he stays and takes the mother and child to the hospital as the husband is away from town. He learns that the husband is presently not having a job and this increases his interest.

When the husband comes back, this woman (Deepthi) persuaded by her husband is again back to Nathan's apartment asking for money as they need to pay the rent. She offers to pledge her jewels. He refuses initially but later gives her the money but returns the jewels. Her husband who does bits and pieces of jobs earns some money and again she is asked to do one more favour. Nathan being an influential person can fetch a job for him, if he puts in a word. She goes to his apartment and finds Nathan fully intoxicated. He is "celebrating" his Chinnamma's death and he flatly refuses her request to recommend a job for her husband stating that each one has to take care of himself. Then out of the blue he asks her whether she can "accomdate" him as he wants a woman badly. He tells her if she is not interested, she can go away.Though startled by his open question, she stands there hesistantly and when he touches her she repulses feebly and after a while allows him.

Once or twice this happens and during one meet she asks her whether he likes her. He replies in the negative stating that he does not carry any love or affection for her and it was the bodily need that took him to her. To rub salt in the wound, he asks her "why you allowed me because you wanted to make sure of the job your husband badly wanted, right?" . This point blank bullet shatters her and she returns dejected.

Later she finds out she is pregnant. When she tries to reach Dr.Nathan, he is gone abroad for a seminar. Her husband unaware of all these (now firmly in a job,courtesy Dr.Nathan) would be taking care of her. While she is in the advanced stage of her pregnancy, Dr.Nathan returns and he meets her. She tries to convey the message but she is unable to do so. Again she is hurt when he cooly says that he never thought about her during his long stay away.

She delivers a girl baby. But her mind is very agitated and it gets reflected in her actions. One night her husband wakes up and gets the jolt of the life when he sees her wife trying to throw the baby away saying that it is dead. She had lost her mental balance as she is caught between the "sin" she commited and her inability to come out of that. She is taken to a mental asylum. Before this Dr.Nathan visits her and she reacts violently with him.

Dr.Nathan discusses this issue with his "companion" (he had already hinted about his relationship with Deepthi) and she spills the beans to him telling that the baby is his. He taken aback initially refuses to believe but understands later that it is true. A man who had till that time steadfastedly refused to believe in any relationship is a broken man now and he immerses himself in liquor.

Deepthi is cured (some years pass by) and they start residing in another place. She slowely comes to grips with the life but her sub conscious mind is not fully free. She indulges in Bakthi but solace eludes her. Accidentally the husband (Jayan by name) meets Dr.Nathan in a bar and invites him home.

He comes to their house. Jayan is not there and on seeing him coming, Deepthi shuts the door and refuses to open it in spite of he ringing the bell and knocking the door. Dejected he turns back and when he reaches the gate he finds the two children coming back from school and when he sees the younger one his heart starts pumping. The elder boy unable to recogonise him go past him but this girl has a deep look at him. Unable to take it any further, Dr.Nathan walks away.

Deepthi's husband on arriving in the night find the house dark and on putting on the lights find all the photos of Gods broken and she replies that she tells him that she had lost belief. She having surrendered to Almighty to "save" her finds she is unable to ward of the thoughts of the other person and had broken the photos. Unable to take it any futher, the next day she takes both of her children to Dr.Nathan's flat and what transpires between the two forms an absorbing climax.

As I said at the starting, it requires some guts to do such a movie and Shyama Prasad deserves kudos for this. He paints the complex human mind in the celluloid with a expert touch and he carefully avoids any visuals which would derail the essence of this movie.

Coming to the lead actors, Mammootty as Dr.Nathan had given out a brilliant performance. He had taken up a role which few Indian actors would dare attempt to and had come out with flying colours. As for as Deepthi character is concerned, it is again a life time performance from Meera Jasmine. The joining of National award winners Mammootty and Meera for the first time had resulted in a
great treat for the audience. Naren as the unsuspecting husband fits the bill and Ramya Krishnan as the companion gives out a matured performance.

The film will not cater to commercial BO, but neverthless an absorbing film for people who look for something different.

Regards

PS1: Sorry, if somebody got bored by my lenghty post.

PS 2: PR, somehow I thought about you and Kannnan while I was watching this film (may be due to your taste for such off beat films).
From: ajithfederer on Wed Sep 12 12:02:53 2007. [Full View]

Excellent narration Murali sir
From: Sinthiya on Wed Sep 12 23:14:30 2007. [Full View]

Dans la ville de Sylvie...one of the most interesting foreign films I have seen this year (via TIFF)......French movie with subtitles...well-done!
From: Prabhu Ram on Thu Sep 13 5:33:28 2007. [Full View]

Lovely post Mr. MuraLi. The movie sounds very interesting.
Does orE kadal mean just as in Tamil: 'one ocean' ? What is the significane of the title ? We (I) know precious little about filmmakers from other Indian languages

From: anoops on Thu Sep 13 5:39:09 2007.

Lovely post Mr. MuraLi. The movie sounds very interesting.
Does orE kadal mean just as in Tamil: 'one ocean' ? What is the significane of the title ? We (I) know precious little about filmmakers from other Indian languages Sad

yes the same meaning PR - the tagline is 'The Sea Within' - one who has seen it can explain more
movie is by Shyamaprasad a good director who took acclaimed movies like 'Akale' (another good movie by him) - one more thing abt the movie is that it has AWESOME music to suit the movie

From: crajkumar_be on Thu Sep 13 5:48:00 2007. [Full View]

Murali Sir,
The movie is now on my wish list. nandri hai
From: Roshan on Thu Sep 13 6:17:53 2007. [Full View]

Prabhu Ram wrote:

Lovely post Mr. MuraLi. The movie sounds very interesting.

Have to see it but athukku nAn india varanum. Inga chance-E illa
From: joe on Thu Sep 13 6:20:03 2007. [Full View]

crajkumar_be wrote:

Murali Sir,
The movie is now on my wish list. nandri hai

Asia Net subscribe panunga..seekiram poduvanga.
From: Murali Srinivas on Thu Sep 13 9:36:37 2007. [Full View]

Thanks AF, PR, Bala and Roshan.

PR,

As Anoops has pointed out it means the same like Tamil and the tag line The sea within implies that human mind is like an Ocean whose depth is not visible to the naked eye.

Regards
From: thilak4life on Thu Sep 13 11:48:28 2007. [Full View]

The Sea within (or The Sea Inside) or Mar Adentro (the original spanish title) is an excellent film that I would recommend. It's about Euthanasia. Directed by a favorite, Alejandro Amenabar, starring the ever-so-excellent Javier Bardem (who is a favorite of my favorite Garcia Gael bernal).

Thanks Murali Sir for the recommend. I'll try watching this film. I have stopped watching Malayalam movies except for Blessy's.
From: Wibha on Thu Sep 13 15:48:46 2007. [Full View]

platoon

gosh so much fighting and so many disgusting scenes

slept for an hour while watching it
From: Nerd on Fri Sep 14 0:43:39 2007. [Full View]

The blue umbrella -- A children's movie by Vishal Bharadwaj. Terrific performance from pankaj kapoor. The little girl was amazing as well. A simple story very touchingly told. Well defined characters, terse dialogs, superb cinematography (A village in Himachal) make this movie a must watch. VB is THE man

And almost forgot -- ***1/2
From: joe on Fri Sep 14 0:53:54 2007. [Full View]

Andha NaL

- Couldn't beleive such a technically brilliant movie ,without songs ,High Class thriller ,NT with negative role ..made in 1954

No wonder many directors listed this movie one of their top 10 all time favourites

NT
S.Balachandar
Javer seetharaman

From: thilak4life on Fri Sep 14 1:48:02 2007.

The blue umbrella -- A children's movie by Vishal Bharadwaj. Terrific performance from pankaj kapoor. The little girl was amazing as well. A simple story very touchingly told. Well defined characters, terse dialogs, superb cinematography (A village in Himachal) make this movie a must watch. VB is THE man Not Worthy

And almost forgot -- ***1/2 Razz

But there is an element of cockiness in this film. He doesn't amend much inspite of being a children's film. (techinically speaking) But the feel of the film is anything but that, this I believe is an excellent achievement for a director (I liked "Makdee" too, I should say). The juxtaposition of 'innocence' and 'wile' couldn't get better. Pankaj Kapoor is the best of the lot in terms of role selection at this phase, (Om puri, N'shah, Big B need to take notice). Back to TBU, The element of 'innocence' makes this film all the more special. The dialogues were as matter-of-fact as it can get, point to note is none of them are written for temporary banters. And, I loved the village, I should say. It does give an insight to that part of the world. The DP was noteworthy. The Camera movement in umbrella trajectory from the sky to the girl resembles the meta-physical 'entity' from out of nowhere. P.K's desire at the expense of 'morality', and eventually being shunned for it. The girl is smart without being annoying like a pseudo-adult (which makes it one of the best child performances in my book). The background score was excellent too. Overall, a commendable effort!

From: crajkumar_be on Fri Sep 14 5:27:39 2007. [Full View]

Nerd/Thilak,
Great to hear about VB's latest..

Where would you place it among Maqbool and Omkara? - i know the genres are totally different but still...
From: thilak4life on Fri Sep 14 5:30:38 2007. [Full View]

CR,

Maqbool
Omkara
The blue Umbrella
Makdee (need to revisit this film again)..
From: selvakumar on Fri Sep 14 6:10:31 2007. [Full View]

Watched Malena once again
Good film.
Not for Kids (Ofcourse ! )

The story is pretty simple. The struggles of a young beautiful lonely lady in a society where men always try their best to grab her attention and at a time when her husband in the battle field ! (World war II) (50%) . & The one sided love of a young kid on this beautiful lady who is his teacher (The Rest %). It portrays most of the things "AS-IT-IS" (Read it with a bit of stress).

May not be a great movie. But worth a watch. I loved the STYLE and the PRESENTATION. Monica and the young boy have performed well. Acting was good.

Spoiler start
One scene that grabbed my attention was : "Five kids are sitting on their favorite Kutti ChuvaR. Monica passes by and triggers a lump in their throat and there is a small song from the group and comments." Reminded me of TI and Boys (More).
Spoiler end
From: thilak4life on Fri Sep 14 6:28:12 2007. [Full View]

Yes, Selva. You're right about the spoilers. I have mixed feelings about the film. But it's certainly interesting and never bores the viewer. The music by Ennio Morricone, and the photography is a sheer delight!

From: selvakumar on Fri Sep 14 6:50:09 2007.

Yes, Selva. You're right about the spoilers. I have mixed feelings about the film. But it's certainly interesting and never bores the viewer. The music by Ennio Morricone, and the photography is a sheer delight!

As I said, it is not a great film. At the same time, it is not a "Normal" Film. You are right, It never bores the viewer.
I liked the way the director portrayed "The sexual fantasies of the boy", "The struggle" etc

Spoilers Start ( A+)
I don't know why. The father character (kid's father) didn't appeal to me at ALL. The director must have left his brain in his bathroom for the sequence in which the Father sends the kid to Pros's house.
Also, I don't understand how a kid can simply escape at night to have an eye on her everyday and during war time

OTOH, The masturbation and the gang's description on various things did appeal since it was pretty natural unlike boys.
Monica's performance was good esp the scene in which she portrays her "Inner" feelings when she is taking sun bath.

- The way she walks around the street as a Pros with great style was

and the gang eventually turning up to light her cigar

(Picture)

Spoilers End ( A+)

From: thilak4life on Fri Sep 14 7:38:30 2007. [Full View]

Yes Selva, the film has both incredible sequences, stylized from the way it was shot to the actor's movements, especially Monica Bellucci. and some really ridiculous sensational events.

Spoilers:

But what the heck with the caricature of Lecherous Italian men, what a gross generalization. But then this could be called as a 'commentary' on 'sexual obsession' and an extremely bold story of a teenager's voyeurism (and honest depiction of fantasizing himself with her). What beats me though is the under-current of World War II. I need to revisit the film to find what the director intended in that context, of course it's the primary 'reasoning' or 'cause' for the bad repercussions it brings in the character's lives. Should say It's certainly not another flick which can be neglected easily.
End of Spoilers.
From: Nerd on Fri Sep 14 10:59:58 2007. [Full View]

For me its
Maqbool
The Blue Umbrella
Omkara

I have not seen makdee and I am not very impressed with omkara for some reason. May be I need to revisit it ASAP. And Thilak very good *short* review of the umbrella. One point I would disagree with you is about the BGM. I was not very impressed at all in this particular movie. VB was awesome in M, O but in a lot of scenes in this movie the BGM totally looked out of place. May be its just me
From: bingleguy on Fri Sep 14 13:31:14 2007. [Full View]

The treasure of Sierra Madre

BW movie

an awesome movie about three men goin in search of GOLD !
From: Wibha on Sat Sep 15 0:15:25 2007. [Full View]

hey baby

sirichu sirichu so many perverted jokes still hilarious
From: ajithfederer on Sat Sep 15 19:31:07 2007. [Full View]

Aboorva Sagotarargal

Kamal the actor/screenplay writer
From: littlemaster1982 on Sun Sep 16 12:11:30 2007. [Full View]

Maqbool & Blue Umbrella.

Vishal Bharadwaj
From: NOV on Sun Sep 16 20:51:43 2007. [Full View]

Saravana

Ok movie, KSR does his usual - quite funny jokes.
could have avoided the heroism
nice reference to Devar Magan.
From: joe on Sun Sep 16 21:28:42 2007. [Full View]

Have seen 'Kreedom' - A movie worth a watch
From: selvakumar on Sun Sep 16 23:55:32 2007. [Full View]

NOV wrote:

Saravana

Ok movie, KSR does his usual - quite funny jokes.
could have avoided the heroism
nice reference to Devar Magan.

Hero is SIMBU. So, "Sammu Sammu Samhaaram" ellam thevai
From: Sanjeevi on Mon Sep 17 0:55:40 2007. [Full View]

Satham Podathey ........ OK movie

It has some new elements
From: NOV on Mon Sep 17 3:01:35 2007. [Full View]

selva,
all these heroism antics will really be out of place in say, 20 years time.
From: selvakumar on Mon Sep 17 4:53:38 2007. [Full View]

NOV wrote:

selva,
all these heroism antics will really be out of place in say, 20 years time.

But the same elements will be lifted to a diff level. Heroism is something that cannot be erased from the books of Tamil cinema. It will get better and the old stuffs will be beaten to death
(As long as the C centre audience continue to support these with a quarter bottle in hand, Heroism will live forever. A centre Popcorn crowd too will support this in the coming days. we have proofs )
From: raaja_rasigan on Mon Sep 17 6:55:41 2007. [Full View]

Thalabathy

:RAJINI-yin magudathil oru vairam:
From: raaja_rasigan on Mon Sep 17 7:01:38 2007. [Full View]

NOV wrote:

all these heroism antics will really be out of place in say, 20 years time.

andru - MGR
netru - Rajini
indru - vijay
nalai - veru oruvar

idhu mudivilla sakkaram
From: NOV on Mon Sep 17 21:37:42 2007. [Full View]

> heroism = < realism

From: Kollywoodfan on Tue Sep 18 16:11:18 2007.

all these heroism antics will really be out of place in say, 20 years time.

andru - MGR
netru - Rajini
indru - vijay
nalai - veru oruvar

idhu mudivilla sakkaram

thanks

From: Kollywoodfan on Tue Sep 18 16:12:30 2007.

all these heroism antics will really be out of place in say, 20 years time.

andru - MGR
netru - Rajini
indru - vijay
nalai - veru oruvar

idhu mudivilla sakkaram

thanks

From: Kollywoodfan on Tue Sep 18 16:12:30 2007.

all these heroism antics will really be out of place in say, 20 years time.

andru - MGR
netru - Rajini
indru - vijay
nalai - veru oruvar

idhu mudivilla sakkaram

thanks

Anyway, I recently saw Madarasi. So I began this movie with NO expectations at all, but I had to admit it was pretty entertaining. Kinda of a different idea having two foes respect each other and the love tracks were cute. All four, Arjun, Jagapati Babu, Gajala, and Vedhika gave good performances.

Loved the song Vidamaataen. Worth a watch

From: Sanguine Sridhar on Wed Sep 19 22:57:24 2007. [Full View]

-P.T.O-
From: Sanguine Sridhar on Wed Sep 19 22:58:37 2007. [Full View]

Goal Worth a watch, expected climax though

Raul,Zidane and Becks for a scene! wow
From: ajithfederer on Fri Sep 21 22:42:16 2007. [Full View]

Heyram
From: ajithfederer on Sat Sep 22 20:38:18 2007. [Full View]

Eternal sunshine of the spotless mind

Jim carrey
From: NOV on Sun Sep 23 0:56:48 2007. [Full View]

marudhamalai.
From: Roshan on Sun Sep 23 14:06:25 2007. [Full View]

ajithfederer wrote:

Heyram

VCD, DVD or any other?
From: ajithfederer on Sun Sep 23 15:22:43 2007. [Full View]

Youtube

Roshan wrote:

ajithfederer wrote:

Heyram

VCD, DVD or any other?
From: crajkumar_be on Sun Sep 23 22:03:09 2007. [Full View]

Roshan wrote:

ajithfederer wrote:

Heyram

VCD, DVD or any other?

<Dig>
Bought original Hey Ram Tamil DVD in Singapore Mustafa a couple of months back...
</Dig>
From: joe on Sun Sep 23 22:11:31 2007. [Full View]

ARinthum ARiyaamalum - Good

Veerappu - Average.
From: joe on Sun Sep 23 22:11:56 2007. [Full View]

ARinthum ARiyaamalum - Good

Veerappu - Average.
From: NOV on Sun Sep 23 22:46:57 2007. [Full View]

joe wrote:

ARinthum ARiyaamalum - Good
of course. naagarkOyil aachE

i was thinking of you and siva when watching the film last night.
From: joe on Sun Sep 23 22:52:05 2007. [Full View]

NOV wrote:

joe wrote:

ARinthum ARiyaamalum - Good
of course. naagarkOyil aachE

i was thinking of you and siva when watching the film last night.

Police oficer : Entha oorunu sonna?
Hero :Nagercoil
Police Officer : Athaan ..athaan
From: Sanguine Sridhar on Mon Sep 24 7:06:38 2007. [Full View]

Panic Room
From: interz on Mon Sep 24 15:43:40 2007. [Full View]

Maruthaimalai:
verdict: Action King knocks out the competitors

pros: watchable only because of Arjun, the comedy scenes between Nila and Arjun, racy screenplay, good fights, suitable Villain.

cons: Its getting really annoying to see "bloody" comedies with Vadivelu, its about time Arjun changed the MD, Imaan is getting predictable with one remix of old song, and another song sung by himself in each movies
From: buddysathi on Mon Sep 24 16:43:27 2007. [Full View]

The Brave One!

Jodie Foster plays a Vijayasanthi with hollywood touch! Should give myself a pat for not sleeping the entire movie!
From: NOV on Tue Sep 25 21:03:59 2007. [Full View]

E!

Jeeva is plain unlucky not to have scored big yet.
Jananathan - a new breed of intelligent directors.
From: littlemaster1982 on Tue Sep 25 23:31:54 2007. [Full View]

The Incredibles
From: rachel on Thu Sep 27 16:48:57 2007. [Full View]

kreedom
aarya
From: Thalafanz on Thu Sep 27 20:25:49 2007. [Full View]

rachel wrote:

kreedom
aarya

Rachel, f u given ur Kireedam review???
From: rocketboy on Sat Sep 29 12:10:57 2007. [Full View]

28 weeks later ,horror movie like Dawn of the Dead
From: Kollywoodfan on Sat Sep 29 17:08:13 2007. [Full View]

Indra

Beautiful movie Mesmerizing songs!
From: Nerd on Sun Sep 30 3:01:18 2007. [Full View]

Eastern promises - stunning reminiscent of coen brothers' thrillers. Slow-paced, grim faces etc..,
From: thilak4life on Sun Sep 30 3:45:18 2007. [Full View]

Nerd wrote:

Eastern promises - stunning reminiscent of coen brothers' thrillers. Slow-paced, grim faces etc..,

Surprising considering Cronenberg's style of filmmaking and his themes pre-AHOV! Anyway, I thought "A History of violence" was his least indulgent film, and probably the most successful, and from the look of things, this one certainly looks to be the continuum of this change of style (this I guess is similar to some Coen thrillers, 'A blood simple' comes to mind) . How is Naomi's performance?
Aside: Did you check out Ebert's review? Viggo looks to have got it right yet again. One of those bland-at-first but detailed-at-next-view kind of actors around.
From: NOV on Sun Sep 30 9:01:29 2007. [Full View]

Yaar Nee?

the most boring ghost film ever taken.

but two songs by vedha were great!
From: Nerd on Sun Sep 30 12:00:23 2007. [Full View]

Thilak,
I have not seen any of croenberg's previous movies. I did not check out Ebert's review as well. I am a big fan of Ms. Watts and thats one of the reasons I went. I was not that interested but my friends forced me to it I went with zero expectations but came back satisfied.

Yes Blood simple came to my mind as well. Naomi watts did not dissappoint though she did not do anything great in the movie as I expected. Viggo was too good! There is a lot of gore/violence and some nudity. Viggo fights two guys, nude
From: Murali Srinivas on Mon Oct 1 4:27:29 2007. [Full View]

Mission 90 Days

This is the second offering from Major Ravi, he having made his debut with Keerthi Chakra (Aran in Tamil) last year.

Major Ravi actually worked as a commando (N.S.G.)in Indian Army and for his second film he had taken the most sensational subject of the 90s. Yes, he had filmed the Rajiv Gandhi trial. Though few have attempted it earlier like RKSelvamani's "Kutra Pathirikai" and Kannada "Kuppi", this one deals it from the commando point of view which gives an insight in to the operations that took place.

When the news came out that Ravi is indeed filming the operation, many thought it would be a story based on the assasscination and it's trial like Shaji Kailas did in "The Truth" (1998) which was also dubbed in Tamil as "Unmai". But contrary to belief, Ravi had filmed the actual operation to nab the killers of Rajiv. Ravi in fact was the officer whose team arrested all the men behind the assassciantion.
The hero Major Shivaram is the only name change(instead of Ravi) that differs from the actual. Others starting from Rajiv, Murugan,
Nalini, Sivarasan, Dhanu, Baghyanathan, Subha etc.(why even V.P.Singh is mentioned), everybody is a real life character. But Ravi stays clear of Prabakaran(though LTTE is there throughout) and for that matter MuKa and JJ.

The movie starts from Rajiv Gandhi's famous address at U.N. when he talked about the impatience of youth and his country to grow. Then on the backdrop, it briefs about the accord reached between Rajiv and Jayawardane in 1987 and the subsequent unrest in Srilanka , India sending IPKF there and the misplaced theory that IPKF committed atrocities and the decesion taken by LTTE to finish off Rajiv. The screen opens to the violence in the aftermath of Rajiv's assasscination. Without elaborating much on CBI's initial investigation, it straightaway takes us to NSG head quarters at Delhi where it is decided to form a SIT (Special Investigation Team) and Major Shivaram (currently on a holiday at his home town in Kerala) is drafted as the leader.

The commandos start their operation and the movie depicts the blow by blow account of the opeations starting from the arrest of Murugan and Nalini at Saidapet bus stop to the ultimate cornering of Sivarasan at Bangalore on Aug 20th of 1991. (90 days from May 21). Without deviating from the main plot, the film records how the investigation proceeded, about the tips they got ,about the strategy they planned in a fluent manner.

It must be said to the credit of Ravi, that he had made it look so sleek and easy on the viewers, not an easy task considering that he is dealing with the most sensitive history of recent times. He has taken care and pain to present an authentic film that is supposed to be happening in 1991 (Like no mobiles,satellite TVs etc.) though a discerning eye may catch the shot of (a very brief one) Dina thanthi wall poster of 2007 (announcement of Rajini Vaazhkai Varalaru) pasted on the wall at Kodungaiyoor where the Press, printing LTTE support material was raided.

At the end Ravi drops a sort of bomb shell. Acting on a tip and survelliance, the NSG surround the house where Sivarasan and his accomplishes are staying at Bangalore on the night of 18th Aug. But the chief of NSG insists not to start the operations till he arrives from Delhi as he wants to be there when the culprits are nabbed and garner the glory. He could arrive only the next day afternoon and this takes away the surprise element from the operation as the entire public of that area watch the commandos taking positions surrounding the house and this crowd alerts the people inside. Finally when the order comes to start the operation it is early morning of Aug 20th and when the commandos break in, only the dead bodies of the 7 persons holed out there greets them, they having consumed cyanide capsules.

Of course this was strongly denied by Karthikeyan who was the SIT chief of this operation, when this movie got released in July this year in Kerala. He dismissed it as publicity stunt by Ravi to boost up his film. Ravi on the other hand stood by what he had shown in the film.

The entire film moves on a breathless note where you are glued to the seat. The operations have been shot so naturally and tellingly. Cameraman Thiru deserves a special praise for his work (Thiru is also credited in the title for screenplay along with Ravi). Ravi also shows an eye for cinematic poignancy when the interactions of Major with his family and his childhood friend are sketched albeit briefly. Major's small kid arriving at Madras to just wish his father on his birthday in middle of this operation and he falling ill are effectively conveyed. Ravi also brings out the human emotions even in extremist's minds nicely. Particularly on the D-day when they get ready to go to Sriperumpudur, Dhanu (the human bomb) has her hair combed by Padma and when a hair-pin is inserted, she exclaims "Ah! valikkuthu". Same way she comments about the jasmine in her head "vasanai-ye illai".

The film also talks about Srilankans sympathetic towards LTTE but haplessly caugh in the assasscination trial without getting involved in this gruesome incident. The tale of Marish who had helped out Major Sivaram at Nilaveli in Srilanka (Roshan, correct me if am wrong about the place) during IPKF operations and who subsequently undergoes a sordid experience at the hands of the Sinhala chuvanists (UNP) is a touching part in this connection.

The story revolves round Major Sivaram and his team and which better actor is there other than Mammootty to portray this role where he fits in as a perfect T. He simply lives and breathes Major Sivaram. Others do justice to their roles. The film has a fair amount of Tamil dialogues and Kannada dialogues are also sprinkled in at the Bangalore part with Hindi creeping in here and there. That again gives an authentic touch to the entire film.

Kudos to Ravi for choosing this subject and being true to it.

Regards

PS1: I am at a loss to understand why this film did not do well in Kerala?

PS2: The title card says Thanks to Kamal. Wondering what was it about?
From: Nerd on Mon Oct 1 20:50:10 2007. [Full View]

Iruvar - Certainly from MR's top rack
Wall street - Micheal Douglas was terrific. Nothing remarkable otherwise.
Breathless - Pretty boring. Jump cuts were irritating. But yeh considering its a 1960 movie, the handheld cam and the jumpcuts were sure reveloutionary.
From: anoops on Tue Oct 2 22:30:52 2007. [Full View]

Surf's Up - Nice animation
Satham Podadhey - Good movie (relief from the monotonous action movies) - but could have been loads better
Sivi - music by Dharan is fantastic. Story wise - Stale
From: Sanguine Sridhar on Wed Oct 3 3:13:24 2007. [Full View]

Nerd,

What happened to your '*' ratings?
From: Nerd on Wed Oct 3 12:23:09 2007. [Full View]

Sanguine Sridhar wrote:

Nerd,

What happened to your '*' ratings?
From: solona on Thu Oct 4 0:49:22 2007. [Full View]

Saw "Saththam podathey" good film, loved Prithviraj "promising actor. Padmapriya looked cute. Good performance too from Nitin Satya.
Pesugiraen medodious number from YSR.
Different from the movied we are watching these days, sad first part , thrilling second part.
Inspite of all the nasty things Nitin does his end makes us sad.
QUALITY MOVIE
From: littlemaster1982 on Thu Oct 4 14:42:32 2007. [Full View]

Iruvar

The Bourne Ultimatum - A superb finish to a superb trilogy
From: Nerd on Thu Oct 4 22:06:10 2007. [Full View]

Sivaji the BOSS (DVD) - Thalaivi, please don't act with thalaivar in his next film. I am not able to *conentrate* on you at all. Such is thalaivar's charisma. He totally sidelines everyone in every damn frame in which he appears
From: Raikkonen on Fri Oct 5 2:40:50 2007. [Full View]

Gajendra - Lord, where to start.. From Captain sundifying his meesai to axe wielding murders, this is down right awful.. This might rank alongside Veerasamy and Dharmapuri as ultimeta junk movie of all time

From: raaja_rasigan on Fri Oct 5 10:03:00 2007.

Gajendra - Lord, where to start.. From Captain sundifying his meesai to axe wielding murders, this is down right awful.. This might rank alongside Veerasamy and Dharmapuri as ultimeta junk movie of all time

Gajaa varranda gaja varranda

From: NOV on Sat Oct 6 9:31:34 2007. [Full View]

Transformers!
not a kids film, as I previously thought.

Saththam Podaathe
From: littlemaster1982 on Sat Oct 6 14:34:51 2007. [Full View]

Shutter - I haven't been scared like this in a long time
From: thilak4life on Sat Oct 6 15:20:56 2007. [Full View]

Nerd,

I got to watch this film!

BTW, "Breathless" is an interesting film. I have a special weakness for it.

Wouldn't disagree on "Iruvar", it's one of the best fictional biopics from Indian film industry. Although there were some problematic elements.

Nov,

"Transformers" is the most mokkaist Action film I have seen in the recent past. It's a kid's film by all counts. The machines talk with each other in the most corniest way possible, and naivety with their characterization. I think someone like Peter Jackson could have made it more like an adventure (a 'machine' monster) film which could work with adults, and also boast itself a better narrative. The direction here is pathetic, and Mr.Bay is the Holly version of Shankar although less farcical and less pretentious. That said, this is a film that I would recommend to a CGI student, and even in special effects, it only does an "okay" job at some sequences, again the direction here is way off and badly exposed!
From: chevy on Sat Oct 6 15:25:32 2007. [Full View]

I watched this amazing movie called provokd by aishwarya rai and my fav. nandita das
From: Ramakrishna on Sun Oct 7 4:26:54 2007. [Full View]

Hostel
From: crajkumar_be on Sun Oct 7 4:52:09 2007. [Full View]

Arangetra Velai - Evergreen riot
VKR rocks
"number-a ozhunga paathu dial pannuda panni"
From: Sanguine Sridhar on Sun Oct 7 5:25:30 2007. [Full View]

North Country

Psycho

Haunting Of Seacliff Inn
From: Devar Magan on Sun Oct 7 5:37:07 2007. [Full View]

Sanguine Sridhar wrote:

North Country

Psycho

Haunting Of Seacliff Inn
absolutely the best thriller ever
From: Ramakrishna on Sun Oct 7 9:32:00 2007. [Full View]

Shutter

From: Sanjeevi on Sun Oct 7 12:58:00 2007.

"Transformers" is the most mokkaist Action film I have seen in the recent past. It's a kid's film by all counts. The machines talk with each other in the most corniest way possible, and naivety with their characterization. I think someone like Peter Jackson could have made it more like an adventure (a 'machine' monster) film which could work with adults, and also boast itself a better narrative. The direction here is pathetic, and Mr.Bay is the Holly version of Shankar LOL

although less farcical and less pretentious. That said, this is a film that I would recommend to a CGI student, and even in special effects, it only does an "okay" job at some sequences, again the direction here is way off and badly exposed!

From: NOV on Sun Oct 7 20:30:53 2007. [Full View]

well, i was "forced" to watch transformers (also since it was a rerun the ticket price was real cheap) and had previously avoided it thinking its a kids films.
after watching, i realise kids cannot understand the film. and thats why i said its not a kids film.

yes, there were several illogical stuff which we have become immune to.
some of the CGI was really done badly, but the film itself was entertaining.

and shankar, is one of the best directors of India.
From: NOV on Sun Oct 7 20:33:52 2007. [Full View]

naan avan illai...
jeevan's bad acting sticks out
From: Nerd on Sun Oct 7 22:39:57 2007. [Full View]

thilak4life wrote:

Nerd,

I got to watch this film!

Which one? Wall street?? It was decent I thought. Nothing extra-ordinary. Btw, the long convo scene in Breathless was simply superb. Wondering how long was that

crajkumar_be wrote:

Arangetra Velai - Evergreen riot
VKR rocks
"number-a ozhunga paathu dial pannuda panni"

One of my favorite comedy movies all-time. Particularly love that VKR Veshti scene.

aNNE konjam keezha paarungaNNE
thappu thappu pombaLa puLLa munnAdi..
aNNE vEttiya thookkunga aNNE
ayyO. ketta vaarthai ellaam pesuRa. seri seri naan pAkkAdhadhA
From: rocketboy on Mon Oct 8 10:33:54 2007. [Full View]

Training Day
From: anoops on Mon Oct 8 10:35:32 2007. [Full View]

jus finished seeing - 1408
spooky stuff for first 1 hr and somehow movie lost its charm towards the end - but not a bad one!

From: raaja_rasigan on Mon Oct 8 10:37:10 2007.

One of my favorite comedy movies all-time. Particularly love that VKR Veshti scene.

aNNE konjam keezha paarungaNNE
thappu thappu pombaLa puLLa munnAdi..
aNNE vEttiya thookkunga aNNE
ayyO. ketta vaarthai ellaam pesuRa. seri seri naan pAkkAdhadhA
ROTFL

Arangetra Velai - Evergreen riot Clap

VKR rocks

"number-a ozhunga paathu dial pannuda panni" Laughing

revathy: nambianne vetti
vkr: unakku edhukku vetti

From: Sanguine Sridhar on Mon Oct 8 12:14:06 2007. [Full View]

r_r correct..naan add pannanum-nu nenachen..
From: crajkumar_be on Mon Oct 8 21:51:06 2007. [Full View]

Nerd wrote:

aNNE konjam keezha paarungaNNE
thappu thappu pombaLa puLLa munnAdi..
aNNE vEttiya thookkunga aNNE
ayyO. ketta vaarthai ellaam pesuRa. seri seri naan pAkkAdhadhA

(VKR's voice e.g. "Adhula Paarunga...." )
From: anoops on Tue Oct 9 21:55:00 2007. [Full View]

malaikottai - mm when the hero cant get the comedy timing right, the end result is what we get in malaikottai Ashish vidyarthi looks different and has done better his role
From: joe on Tue Oct 9 22:33:19 2007. [Full View]

Aarya - Can't beleive it is from Balasekaran ..Worst story screen play and irritating acting by Bhavana

But ,Only few actors can make us to sit and watch even a crap movie .Madhavan is one

PaLLikoodam - Not great as expected ,but worth a watch ..Thangar could have done a better screen play .
From: NOV on Tue Oct 9 23:24:06 2007. [Full View]

Padithaal Mattum Podhumaa

sivaji
balaji
rajasulochana
savithri

MSV
Kannadhasan

songs:

ohoho manidhargalE
pon ondru kandEn
nallavan enakku naanE nallavan
annan kaattiya vazhiyammaa
than nilavu thEniraikka
naan kavignanum illai
From: NOV on Thu Oct 11 22:18:31 2007. [Full View]

Mission Impossible
entertaining altho full of cliches.
From: NOV on Thu Oct 11 22:19:44 2007. [Full View]

Independence Day
Interesting, but full of holes.
From: Kollywoodfan on Thu Oct 11 22:43:55 2007. [Full View]

Nayakan - powerful!

From: Raikkonen on Thu Oct 11 23:25:40 2007.

aNNE konjam keezha paarungaNNE
thappu thappu pombaLa puLLa munnAdi..
aNNE vEttiya thookkunga aNNE
ayyO. ketta vaarthai ellaam pesuRa. seri seri naan pAkkAdhadhA
ROTFL

(VKR's voice Thumbs Up!

e.g. "Adhula Paarunga...." Laughing

Yah fabulous movie..
i loved Prabhu in the movie..
in one scene he locks himself in toilet and sings "Varuthu varuthu vilagu, vilagu"

From: Raikkonen on Thu Oct 11 23:27:42 2007. [Full View]

Mouna Ragam - slow and boring in first half, i know many love this movie. The movie picks up once Karthik enters the screen, he totally stole the show.. Songs were great, but comedy was bad.. Karthik was the real star of the movie..
From: Thirumaran on Fri Oct 12 3:37:39 2007. [Full View]

Half of Kaathal Azhivathillai

Except comedy scenes rest all are comedies TR is a master in this tecnique
From: MADDY on Fri Oct 12 7:32:11 2007. [Full View]

Inru poi naalai vaa - chennai-28 of 80's, i presume

what comedy and punches by Bagyaraj .......the ironies/seruppadis the 3 get are ...too good.......i'm sad that such "love-a comedy panra padangal" are not coming in tamil now ......

From: crajkumar_be on Fri Oct 12 9:58:25 2007.

That was a classic!

pAthu remba naal aachu

Inru poi naalai vaa ROTFL

- chennai-28 of 80's, i presume Laughing

what comedy and punches by Bagyaraj Not Worthy

.......the ironies/seruppadis the 3 get are Laughing

...too good.......i'm sad that such "love-a comedy panra padangal" are not coming in tamil now Crying or Very sad

......

From: Murali Srinivas on Fri Oct 12 10:21:27 2007.

A great movie which was enjoyable to the core. The most striking aspect of that movie was it was so natural for the period it came out. In helped Baghyaraj to scale heights like anything. He who started slowely like this (own direction)

1979 - Suvarilla Chithirangal

1980 - Oru Kai Osai

suddenly leapt forward in the next year 1981, when he came out with

Mouna Geethangal

Indru Poi Naalai Vaa

Vidiyum Varai Kathiru

Andha 7 Natkal

and took a place in the top echelon. Later on he himself lost the magic but definitely a top notch screen play writer on any account.

Regards

Inru poi naalai vaa ROTFL

- chennai-28 of 80's, i presume Laughing

what comedy and punches by Bagyaraj Not Worthy

.......the ironies/seruppadis the 3 get are Laughing

...too good.......i'm sad that such "love-a comedy panra padangal" are not coming in tamil now Crying or Very sad

......

From: NOV on Fri Oct 12 10:44:49 2007. [Full View]

guna
From: NOV on Fri Oct 12 10:45:23 2007. [Full View]

guna
From: NOV on Fri Oct 12 10:45:58 2007. [Full View]

guna
From: Ramakrishna on Fri Oct 12 11:39:27 2007. [Full View]

moonu thadava paatheenglaa
From: rocketboy on Fri Oct 12 12:16:04 2007. [Full View]

Virtuosity
Bone Collector
From: interz on Sat Oct 13 7:19:36 2007. [Full View]

THOTTAL POO MALARUM, the movie seems like the storyline from Minsaarakanna and Poovellam Kettupaar.

The only reason to see it was "Arabu Naade" song.
From: Thirumaran on Sun Oct 14 22:20:58 2007. [Full View]

NOV wrote:

guna

ethukku
From: Sinthiya on Sun Oct 14 22:49:01 2007. [Full View]

interz wrote:

The only reason to see it was "Arabu Naade" song.

same...other than that, no comments
From: joe on Sun Oct 14 23:11:08 2007. [Full View]

Oru Kaithiyin Diary
From: NOV on Sun Oct 14 23:31:54 2007. [Full View]

Ramakrishna wrote:

moonu thadava paatheenglaa
aapadi oru baathippu

Thirumaran wrote:

ethukku
mei silurththu vittEn.
thamizh cinema la ippadi oru padama!!!
From: NOV on Sun Oct 14 23:33:52 2007. [Full View]

mission impossible 2

anybody who criticises tamil films as illogical please... I beg you... see this gem of a hollywood film.

more holes than a sieve!
From: Thirumaran on Sun Oct 14 23:45:35 2007. [Full View]

NOV wrote:

Thirumaran wrote:

ethukku
mei silurththu vittEn.
thamizh cinema la ippadi oru padama!!!

Unga 50th vayasula mei silirka vaendiyathu.. Romba Late aayiduchu
From: Sanjeevi on Mon Oct 15 2:26:59 2007. [Full View]

NOV wrote:

mission impossible 2

anybody who criticises tamil films as illogical please... I beg you... see this gem of a hollywood film.

more holes than a sieve!

They named "Impossible" and hence you should not treat the scenes are illogical.
From: raaja_rasigan on Mon Oct 15 7:01:31 2007. [Full View]

Marudhamalai - suvaiyana masala malai .... pala padangalai ondraga partha unarvu

satham podadhe - A different film, but not a best film
From: Sinthiya on Mon Oct 15 21:29:23 2007. [Full View]

Laaga Chunari Mein Daag....nice
From: NOV on Tue Oct 16 8:50:52 2007. [Full View]

Thirumaran wrote:

Unga 50th vayasula mei silirka vaendiyathu.. Romba Late aayiduchu
oru 75 vayadhu vaalibana paaththu pEsura pEchaa idhu?

sanjeevi, its not the mission that is impossible, but the logic that is impossible.

watched RENDU finally. seemed like a remake of citizen.
but lovely songs.
From: selvakumar on Tue Oct 16 9:04:54 2007. [Full View]

Thottal poo malarum
P Vasu has done it again.
The debutant shakti imitates everyone. There are special "show case" scenes for this
He imitates rajini and in one scene he speaks like thenali kamal
well the dvd had 3 parts. I watched the first one and moved on to the next one. When it was going on, suddenly we saw "the titles rolling" from the bottom and then only we found that we were watching 3rd part instead of the 2nd one
The story is a mix of all earlier movies of P vasu and resembles Mannan partly
Yuvan was disappointing except the "arabu naade" song.. God when will he become selective?
I think no one will blame heroes like ajith vijay etc from here onwards for heroism coz these people atleast started those things after acting in several love stories
But these newbies are directly acting in these kind of movies that neither gives them family audience nor the female audience (thanks to the pioneer simbu) and I am still wondering on what basis Vasu claimed this to be a love story
I havent seen the movie fully and stopped watching it after that second part.

P.S: Shakti says ajith is his role model (esp his sudden weight reduction and all). But he should also note taht ajith is remaining as "ajith" even now and his stamp was there in his earlier movies (love stories). Shakthi should also note that. Well.. whom should we blame. father or the son
From: Querida on Tue Oct 16 13:35:44 2007. [Full View]

Selva great review...i couldn't have said it better even if i tried my best...the two highpoints in the movie for me was 1) ohhh how cute he's the kid in "chinna thambi" nice movie that 2) the arabu naade song...for the rest i spent noticing copied actions and fast-forwading fight scenes....i hate to say it, but I have seen worse debuts...

I watched "Pallikoodam" last
cute movie except the relationship of the young characters portrayed in the song was a bit overblown for me, I mean I thought the song was too intimate for the first song, they could have concentrated on an idyllic or cute approach which would have suited the lovers story and age wise...what is with that "rose marie" song? It was annoying to say the least...but overall I did like the movie very much, maybe it's the naive yearning for that pastoral or just the cute antics that each of the younger characters go through....notice Narain's regression into an overexcited teen when he meets Sneha as a college girl...lol...
From: Kollywoodfan on Tue Oct 16 16:44:08 2007. [Full View]

Rhythm - one of my all time favs
From: thilak4life on Wed Oct 17 8:12:02 2007. [Full View]

Mumbai express - 8/10
From: Nerd on Thu Oct 18 1:02:16 2007. [Full View]

Johnny Gaddar -- Awesome movie. One of the best in recent times. Superb script, extremely tight screenplay and one of the best soundtracks ever. Sriram Raghavan is sure inspired by tarantino (the camera angles, dialogs, violence etc..,) On the downside the second half was a bit slow and the performances werent that great. But definitely a stunner. Can't believe that even the critics dint like this movie

Oldboy - Stunning

Stray Dog - Certainly from Kurosawa's top rack

kannathil muthamittAl - One of the best movies of this decade!

From: thilak4life on Thu Oct 18 1:25:12 2007.

Johnny Gaddar -- Awesome movie. One of the best in recent times. Superb script, extremely tight screenplay and one of the best soundtracks ever. Sriram Raghavan is sure inspired by tarantino (the camera angles, dialogs, violence etc..,) On the downside the second half was a bit slow and the performances werent that great. But definitely a stunner. Can't believe that even the critics dint like this movie Huh?!

Oldboy - Stunning

Stray Dog - Certainly from Kurosawa's top rack Thumbs Up!

kannathil muthamittAl - One of the best movies of this decade!

All of 'em are spot on. And you have pointed it out yourself, Johnny G is too Tarantino-esque for the conservative critics.

From: rocketboy on Thu Oct 18 11:00:46 2007. [Full View]

The bridge on River Kwai ,The bridge at Remagen, Runaway Jury
From: Nerd on Thu Oct 18 11:52:49 2007. [Full View]

What about movie of the year so far
Paruthi veeran and 600028
Special prize: Of course
From: thilak4life on Thu Oct 18 12:10:49 2007. [Full View]

Chennai - 28 is the movie of the year, hands down...
From: thilak4life on Thu Oct 18 12:22:37 2007. [Full View]

Movie of the year:

English - Bourne Ultimatum.
Hindi - Black Friday.
Tamil - Chennai-28.
Telugu - Happy days.
Indie - Vanaja (telugu)
From: thilak4life on Thu Oct 18 12:23:59 2007. [Full View]

Of course, in recent times - Kattradhu Tamil, and Chak De India has come to the fore.
From: rocketboy on Thu Oct 18 12:34:52 2007. [Full View]

Nerd wrote:

What about movie of the year so far
Paruthi veeran and 600028
Special prize: Of course

Movie of the Year : Tamizh M.A and Chennai 600028 (tamil )
From: Nerd on Thu Oct 18 13:02:26 2007. [Full View]

Tamizh MA is being appreciated by only one section of a very large sample space. Sadly I can't watch it in the theaters. May be I should wait for a good internet print
From: Nerd on Thu Oct 18 13:04:26 2007. [Full View]

And omkara is strictly 2006 and IMO J G wins both in the hindi movie of the year and soundtrack of the year category!
From: NOV on Thu Oct 18 20:10:49 2007. [Full View]

Nerd wrote:

What about movie of the year so far
contenders are:

pachai kili muthu charam
mozhi
paruthi veeran
chennai 600028
satham podaathe
From: joe on Thu Oct 18 21:47:12 2007. [Full View]

Movie of the year is Mozhi ,closely followed by Paruthi Veeran
From: Querida on Thu Oct 18 22:00:53 2007. [Full View]

NOV wrote:

Nerd wrote:

What about movie of the year so far
contenders are:

pachai kili muthu charam
mozhi
paruthi veeran
chennai 600028
satham podaathe

what about dasavatharam?

my list would be:
mozhi
paruthiveeran
maayakannadi
periyar
chennai 600028

(in that order...have real high hopes for satham podaathey and dasavatharam and hope to include them once seen...)
From: NOV on Thu Oct 18 22:07:52 2007. [Full View]

Querida wrote:

what about dasavatharam?
release pannum munnE best film award koduththa Queridavukku Best Kamal fan 2007 award

Quote:

maayakannadi

Quote:

periyar
From: Thirumaran on Thu Oct 18 22:09:58 2007. [Full View]

Querida wrote:

periyar

Periyar is not a movie
From: Thirumaran on Thu Oct 18 22:11:27 2007. [Full View]

Best songs la irunthu Best movies kku vanthaacha

No Kamal Movie so no best movie. period
From: NOV on Thu Oct 18 22:15:14 2007. [Full View]

Thirumaran wrote:

No Kamal Movie so no best movie. period

last years best movie list'la VV illa.
From: Querida on Thu Oct 18 22:16:03 2007. [Full View]

each is entitled to their opinion but yeesh what a way to show your disapproval...

alright mr. "picky" Thirumaran: "Periyar: The Movie"

(um yeah for someone who totally lacks any sense of who may be considered South Asia's admirable people, the movie for me was a door into a realm i have not entered)
From: NOV on Thu Oct 18 22:16:15 2007. [Full View]

Que, if you have seen my review on Maya Kannaadi, you would understand my indignance.
From: Thirumaran on Thu Oct 18 22:19:46 2007. [Full View]

NOV wrote:

Thirumaran wrote:

No Kamal Movie so no best movie. period

last years best movie list'la VV illa.

Athu Poana Varusham.. Naan sollrathu intha Varusham
From: Nerd on Thu Oct 18 22:20:18 2007. [Full View]

Mozhi is over-rated I think
From: NOV on Thu Oct 18 22:22:16 2007. [Full View]

Nerd wrote:

Mozhi is over-rated I think

we are in the business of over rating any way.
From: joe on Thu Oct 18 22:22:16 2007. [Full View]

Thirumaran wrote:

Querida wrote:

periyar

Periyar is not a movie

Athu oru 'Kaaviyam' -nnu solla varreengaLo?
From: Thirumaran on Thu Oct 18 22:28:57 2007. [Full View]

joe wrote:

Thirumaran wrote:

Querida wrote:

periyar

Periyar is not a movie

Athu oru 'Kaaviyam' -nnu solla varreengaLo?

Athu ithu nny ellaam paesa padaathu

From: joe on Thu Oct 18 22:33:41 2007.

Corrected as "Periyar oru Kaaviyam"

periyar

Periyar is not a movie LOL

Athu oru 'Kaaviyam' -nnu solla varreengaLo? Smile

Athu ithu nny ellaam paesa padaathu Not That Way

From: Querida on Thu Oct 18 22:36:17 2007. [Full View]

NOV wrote:

Que, if you have seen my review on Maya Kannaadi, you would understand my indignance.

ok have not seen your review, but would like to...
From: Thirumaran on Thu Oct 18 22:36:45 2007. [Full View]

joe wrote:

Corrected as "Periyar oru Kaaviyam"

Kaaviyam pathi thappaa paesarathu thaan ippoathaya fashion. Periyaarukku neenga kodukara respect ithu thaana
From: joe on Thu Oct 18 22:39:11 2007. [Full View]

Thirumaran wrote:

joe wrote:

Corrected as "Periyar oru Kaaviyam"

Kaaviyam pathi thappaa paesarathu thaan ippoathaya fashion. Periyaarukku neenga kodukara respect ithu thaana

Kaviyam has two classifications ..VaraLatru Kaaviyam and Puraana Kaaviyam
From: Thirumaran on Thu Oct 18 22:41:52 2007. [Full View]

joe wrote:

Kaviyam has two classifications ..VaraLatru Kaaviyam and Puraana Kaaviyam

Silapathikaaram maathiriyaa
From: NOV on Thu Oct 18 22:46:37 2007. [Full View]

Querida wrote:

NOV wrote:

Que, if you have seen my review on Maya Kannaadi, you would understand my indignance.
ok have not seen your review, but would like to...
here it is. http://www.mayyam.com/hub/viewtopic.php?p=1139857#1139857
From: joe on Thu Oct 18 22:48:06 2007. [Full View]

Thirumaran wrote:

joe wrote:

Kaviyam has two classifications ..VaraLatru Kaaviyam and Puraana Kaaviyam

Silapathikaaram maathiriyaa

Silappathikaaram is not 100% varaLaru ..It is a historical fiction ..Silappathikaaram patri Periyar sonnatha neenga padichirukka mateenga ..either Kannagi madurai-yai erichathai 'poompuhar' padathil kajainjar eppadi ulta panninaar-nnu paarunga
From: crajkumar_be on Thu Oct 18 23:16:11 2007. [Full View]

AhA, ingEyum ArambichuttAingaLA?

1) Sennai - 28
2) Paruthiveeran

Haven't seen Katradhu Thamizh....
From: selvakumar on Thu Oct 18 23:38:20 2007. [Full View]
From: MADDY on Fri Oct 19 0:09:25 2007. [Full View]

ok, movie of the year nominations

Best movie: Chennai-28 - by a mile......it proves that good movies neednt be dark subjects always
Critics award : Mozhi - beautiful movie...
Special award : Sivaji - for popularising tamil movies to global level .....it just humbled the racist north-indians with its might

pppl. who think PV is a great movie, pls watch it now.....it looks absurd.........it was bearable when all hype-hoopla was around but now, when u listen to the unnatural accents and cinematic situations/dialogues, it is pathetic.....

(i would really like Ajith to win some awards for Kreedam........very rarely, we get to see heroes accepting such soft/subtle roles......i think he really deserves a pat on the back for accpeting such a role.... )
From: selvakumar on Fri Oct 19 0:49:48 2007. [Full View]

Let me join the minority group as well in this

Should I have to post my favorite movie of this year ? No need to say..
"The movie that thala appreciated in the preview show itself like "haven't seen a better entertainer like this for years"'
Arpudamaana nanbargal sernthaal vetrigal kuviyumadaa !

In other languages,

I haven't seen Mungaaru Male yet. Last week, tried for tickets in PVR and it was housefull and couldnt get it. I think it is nearing 1 year

& the songs of this movie is so haunting that I love them a lot.

From: crajkumar_be on Fri Oct 19 0:52:26 2007.

In other languages,

I haven't seen Mungaaru Male yet. Last week, tried for tickets in PVR and it was housefull Shocked

and couldnt get it. I think it is nearing 1 year Rolling Eyes

& the songs of this movie is so haunting that I love them a lot. Thumbs Up!

vara vara remba maarittu vareenga.. Maddy influence-a enna nu therila, Selva is becoming a Kannadiga

[innikki Panchayat topic yaravadhu arambingappa!]

From: selvakumar on Fri Oct 19 1:01:05 2007. [Full View]

crajkumar_be wrote:

vara vara remba maarittu vareenga.. Maddy influence-a enna nu therila, Selva is becoming a Kannadiga

[innikki Panchayat topic yaravadhu arambingappa!]

Avar kitta ponaa, unga influence nnu solluraaru (reg sivaji and all )
neenga ennadaana ippadi sollureenga
Yes. I am changing a lot indeed. Unga kooda sernthu enakkum pessimistic , harsh criticism etc ellam neraya varudhu (reg movies alone)

but indha kannada padam industry hit & it has crossed the 50 crore mark. (something way too extraordinary thing for a kannada movie). I think ti will bebetter than Jogi atleast which was yet another thirupaachi and went onto become the industry hit and story ellam pazhaya love story thaan
From: sakaLAKALAKAlaa Vallavar on Fri Oct 19 1:01:23 2007. [Full View]

crajkumar_be wrote:

innikki Panchayat topic yaravadhu arambingappa!
tho vanthutten enna selva, ethaavathu udugi set aayiduchaa ??

From: MADDY on Fri Oct 19 1:02:20 2007.

In other languages,

I haven't seen Mungaaru Male yet. Last week, tried for tickets in PVR and it was housefull Shocked

and couldnt get it. I think it is nearing 1 year Rolling Eyes

& the songs of this movie is so haunting that I love them a lot. Thumbs Up!

vara vara remba maarittu vareenga.. Maddy influence-a enna nu therila, Selva is becoming a Kannadiga Razz

[innikki Panchayat topic yaravadhu arambingappa!]

naa chennai-la illa irukkaen

...........

yes selva, Mungaru Male is a historic movie in kannada......it will change the way movies are made in kannada now

......hopefully we will have some quality coming in from there

From: selvakumar on Fri Oct 19 1:05:09 2007. [Full View]

sakaLAKALAKAlaa Vallavar wrote:

crajkumar_be wrote:

innikki Panchayat topic yaravadhu arambingappa!
tho vanthutten enna selva, ethaavathu udugi set aayiduchaa ??

Mungaaru Male paarkurathu "set" aayi poga koodaathu. Set aagi kappal kavunthavanga thaan poganum (and that fellow had done Kaadhal remake and that is a hit as well)
From: sakaLAKALAKAlaa Vallavar on Fri Oct 19 1:16:52 2007. [Full View]

selvakumar wrote:

Mungaaru Male paarkurathu "set" aayi poga koodaathu.
appo entha padam set aa poganumnu kekkalaam thaan, athula paarunga naan innikku Sombu kondaarala, athanaala panchayathu ithoda mudichikkuren

From: selvakumar on Fri Oct 19 1:23:01 2007.

sakaLAKALAKAlaa Vallavar wrote:

Mungaaru Male paarkurathu "set" aayi poga koodaathu.

appo entha padam set aa poganumnu kekkalaam thaan, athula paarunga Laughing

naan innikku Sombu kondaarala, athanaala panchayathu ithoda mudichikkuren LOL

Ponnungalukku enna padam pudikka poguthu.. romba neram yosichuttu sharukhan moviennu solluvaanga.. vera enna

illenna oru popcorn love story from jeyam ravi or any new bie

From: thilak4life on Fri Oct 19 2:35:19 2007. [Full View]

Quote:

yes selva, Mungaru Male is a historic movie in kannada......it will change the way movies are made in kannada now

"Dweepa" illa "Nayi Neralu" panna mudiyada vishayam, but aana adhellam 'parallel cinema', mainstream-la kannada cinema-ku idhu periya vishayam thaan..

From: Sanjeevi on Fri Oct 19 2:38:04 2007.

yes selva, Mungaru Male is a historic movie in kannada......it will change the way movies are made in kannada now

Quote:

"Dweepa" illa "Nayi Neralu" panna mudiyada vishayam, but aana adhellam 'parallel cinema', mainstream-la kannada cinema-ku idhu periya vishayam thaan..

In chennai they released MM few weeks back and it ran for 3 weks

From: selvakumar on Fri Oct 19 2:41:17 2007. [Full View]

hmm
Is this the first kannada movie that got released in chennai ? 3 weeks is a good one if u take the kannada movies' run in chennai
I think it got released in Maayajaal .. Right ??
From: selvakumar on Fri Oct 19 2:43:32 2007. [Full View]

well.. MM will be too old for us who have seen enough love stories from ajith vijay maddy etc etc
The story is a mixture of Kaadhal Mannan and semi-poove unakkaaga.. But let me check it out.
All of my friends who have seen the movie appreciated it. Camera work is awesome it seems
From: Cinefan on Fri Oct 19 2:59:25 2007. [Full View]

Selva,
Don't go to MM with lot of expectations,you will get disappointed.

It's a pretty ordinary movie and the heroine looks pathetic.For a film whose foundation stands on the hero falling in love with the heroine when he looks at her for the first time,should have got a better looker.

I think it's just the songs which has taken the film to these height's&of course that darned thing called 'luck'.

Bala,
Songs are pretty good esp 'Anisuthide yaako indu'-the most down loaded song as 'caller tune' till 'hare ram hare ram' from 'Bhool Bhulaiya' came along.
From: selvakumar on Fri Oct 19 3:03:52 2007. [Full View]

Cinefan bro
enna ippadi sollureenga
My friends also told me that heroine sucks bigtime.
But I am still wondering how the movie is still running housefull and that too in PVR

but I dont think I will be disappointed. Last kannada industry hit was Jogi and I still regret watching it.
I dont think MM will beat Jogi in that category ! Hope u understand

I love all the songs except suvvi suvvaali
From: Cinefan on Fri Oct 19 3:10:11 2007. [Full View]

Selva,
Even I am wondering what is there in the movie that it's running succesfully for more than an year now?

I can't put it down to anything else but 'luck'-I saw it once&that's it.

There is nothing in the film that will make me watch it a second time around.

Anyway,record hit,great word of mouth,housefull after 10 months of release-keep all this aside&watch the movie,atleast you will not be diappointed.
From: selvakumar on Fri Oct 19 3:14:18 2007. [Full View]

brother,
thanks and will check it out

From: Devar Magan on Fri Oct 19 12:15:51 2007.

Selva,
Don't go to MM with lot of expectations,you will get disappointed.

It's a pretty ordinary movie and the heroine looks pathetic.For a film whose foundation stands on the hero falling in love with the heroine when he looks at her for the first time,should have got a better looker.

I think it's just the songs which has taken the film to these height's&of course that darned thing called 'luck'.

Bala,
Songs are pretty good esp 'Anisuthide yaako indu'-the most down loaded song as 'caller tune' till 'hare ram hare ram' from 'Bhool Bhulaiya' came along.

Cinefan wrote:

saw the movie for free here at infy-multiplex.

excellent camera work and very pleasing songs. well, its an OK movie.. but great comparing to the usual junk content in kannada films

From: Nerd on Fri Oct 19 12:22:06 2007. [Full View]

I think Ch - 28 has won comfortably as the movie of the year so far. Imagine releasing a cricket oriented movie with songs like world cup jeikka pOrOm, after India's disgusting exit in the world cup. idha ellAthayum thaaNdi, the movie has won people's hearts
From: Padmanabhan on Sat Oct 20 0:52:47 2007. [Full View]

Drohkaal- Far superior to Kuruthipunal i would say 7.5/10

King arthur- wasted oppurtunity 2/10

Ordinary people - Excellant 9/10
From: NOV on Sat Oct 20 9:42:05 2007. [Full View]

London
would have been better with able actors
From: Kollywoodfan on Sun Oct 21 0:10:03 2007. [Full View]

Pallikoodam

Very touching with terrific performances!
From: NOV on Sun Oct 21 1:34:11 2007. [Full View]

Gumasthaavin Magal

kamal as a villain!
From: Roshan on Sun Oct 21 12:06:56 2007. [Full View]

NOV wrote:

London
would have been better with able actors

True ! I saw this on TV last Saturday and it was enjoyable. Comedy was very good and handled well. Those hospital scenes were
From: ajithfederer on Sun Oct 21 12:10:33 2007. [Full View]

Athidi
From: Roshan on Sun Oct 21 12:10:41 2007. [Full View]

Anyway, the last movie I saw was one of KH's laughing riots, "Avvai Shanmugi" (Courtesy : SUN TV). Have seen this 'n' number of times but could laugh and enjoy as if seeing it for the first time
From: joe on Sun Oct 21 12:51:11 2007. [Full View]

Ammuvaagiya Naan.

Except few sothappal logics ,it is a nice movie

From: Prabhu Ram on Sun Oct 21 13:15:24 2007.

Anyway, the last movie I saw was one of KH's laughing riots, "Avvai Shanmugi" (Courtesy : SUN TV). Have seen this 'n' number of times but could laugh and enjoy as if seeing it for the first time Laughing Laughing ROTFL ROTFL

நாகேஷ்: தோ பார்....ஒரு அம்பது ரூவா கொடு, நான் எதுவா வேணாலும் மாறரேன்

....
நாகேஷ்: பொண்டாட்டியா.....ஓஹோ.....வர்ட்டாடீ

From: thilak4life on Sun Oct 21 14:06:12 2007. [Full View]

150 roobai kuduthu edhuku ya!..500 rooba vechu irukken...yaana-kaal golusu parcel panni..payyen kitta kuduthu 10-am number kadai-ku annipu..
From: Nerd on Sun Oct 21 21:28:59 2007. [Full View]

We own the night -- Super masala with some good performances. Worth a watch but certainly not a classic. Movie of the year (English) is superbad closely followed by Bourne Ultimatum and Eastern Promises

From: Roshan on Mon Oct 22 1:15:03 2007.

நாகேஷ்: தோ பார்....ஒரு அம்பது ரூவா கொடு, நான் எதுவா வேணாலும் மாறரேன் Very Happy

....
நாகேஷ்: பொண்டாட்டியா.....ஓஹோ.....வர்ட்டாடீ Very Happy

Nagesh was classy as usual with his superb timing

"Naan ennatha puthusA solla pOREn.. ennOda kaNNaiyE ungakitta oppadaikkiREn.. ithula aanantha kaNNeerathAn pAkkanum"

avar solRa mAthiri ithu "puthusu" illa but the way he delivers it is

In the last scene when he says "full"-na OK

==========================================================
KH to Gemini over the phone: Mannichukunga, naan ungala loosu-mu ellAm sollittEn

Gemini: paravAilla mApLa.. nAn ithana nALA oru loosu paya mAthirithAn irunthirukkEn

KH: oh! appa suttikAttunathukku enna mannichirunga

From: Roshan on Mon Oct 22 1:15:18 2007.

நாகேஷ்: தோ பார்....ஒரு அம்பது ரூவா கொடு, நான் எதுவா வேணாலும் மாறரேன் Very Happy

....
நாகேஷ்: பொண்டாட்டியா.....ஓஹோ.....வர்ட்டாடீ Very Happy

Nagesh was classy as usual with his superb timing

"Naan ennatha puthusA solla pOREn.. ennOda kaNNaiyE ungakitta oppadaikkiREn.. ithula aanantha kaNNeerathAn pAkkanum"

avar solRa mAthiri ithu "puthusu" illa but the way he delivers it is

In the last scene when he says "full"-na OK

From: thilak4life on Mon Oct 22 1:38:18 2007. [Full View]

http://allthingskamal.info/blog/

"Avvai shanmughi" in A2Z series.
From: Raikkonen on Mon Oct 22 1:38:34 2007. [Full View]

Indru Poi Naalai Vaa - Awesome..
From: Thirumaran on Mon Oct 22 2:46:14 2007. [Full View]

Mozhi was shown once again within 50 days

Needless to say Wonderful movie and Prakashraj's comedy timing
From: raaja_rasigan on Mon Oct 22 3:33:28 2007. [Full View]

Thirumaran wrote:

Mozhi was shown once again within 50 days

Rasigargalin vendukolukkaga
From: raaja_rasigan on Mon Oct 22 5:54:53 2007. [Full View]

Rendu (2)

- awesome character differentiation by maddy (a) madhavan..... one of the maddy is asusual (trying his luck in comedy) with vadivelu & the other one is a blind (he comes with santhanam) ..... both are differentiated by the director (sundar c) using a cooling glass (for the blind)

- in the first half, most of the people will think that vadivelu is the hero...... but somehow director manages the comedy in 2nd half with santhanam

- as usual pazhi vangum kadhai... nothing much in it

- baghyaraj comes as a police officer investigating the murders (done be blind maddy) ....... (naana sigappu manidhan inspiration)

- last but not the least... mobila song is a visual treat ..... song is also melodious
From: Nerd on Mon Oct 22 11:28:04 2007. [Full View]

Thirumaran wrote:

Mozhi was shown once again within 50 days

Needless to say Wonderful movie and Prakashraj's comedy timing

Heard that sun tv showed a flash message ("K TV-il super star-in batshA, kaaNathavaRAtheergaL)

And heard that KTV beat KLTV in TRB at that time
From: NOV on Mon Oct 22 20:35:13 2007. [Full View]

kokki - karan was

From: Thirumaran on Mon Oct 22 22:39:08 2007.

Mozhi was shown once again within 50 days LOL

Needless to say Wonderful movie and Prakashraj's comedy timing Not Worthy

Heard that sun tv showed a flash message ("K TV-il super star-in batshA, kaaNathavaRAtheergaL) LOL

And heard that KTV beat KLTV in TRB at that time Razz

Not sure abt TRB rating. However Baasha has more chance even now to get more viewers against a class movie like Mozhi

From: Querida on Tue Oct 23 13:52:47 2007. [Full View]

NOV wrote:

Gumasthaavin Magal

kamal as a villain!

i remember watching that movie...yes Kamal can be quite ingratiating as a villain...in a skillful way that is....
From: Sanjeevi on Tue Oct 23 15:22:22 2007. [Full View]

Katradhu Tamil, a very good film but in somewhat bad way
From: kannannn on Thu Oct 25 16:55:41 2007. [Full View]

Simhasan: Jabbar Patel is (was?) one of the most prominent directors of Marathi cinema. Simhasan (1980), his take on modern politics in India is a hard hitting movie that deals with corruption and deceipt that is as relevant today as it was during the time it was made. The movie starts with the Chief Minister receiving a phone call warning him that one of his own party men is plotting his downfall. From there the director spins a complex web of politician-black marketeer nexus, backstabbing and power play that leaves the viewer flustered. Nilu Phulke and Sriram Lagoo deliver knock out performances (especially Lagoo in an obvious reference to Thackerey). Nana Patekar, in one of his early roles shows glimpses of genius.

Irreversible: revisiting after a long time. Ranks right up there with Man Bites Dog in portraying the desensitivity of the viewer to violence. All the actors were good, but my vote goes to the guy who plays 'Le Tenia'. What ferocity.. !!
From: sakaLAKALAKAlaa Vallavar on Thu Oct 25 17:00:13 2007. [Full View]

NOV wrote:

Gumasthaavin Magal

kamal as a villain!
we are waiting to se kamal again as a villain, in [one of the role] Dasa
From: NOV on Thu Oct 25 20:47:12 2007. [Full View]

kOvai brothers... some scenes were some were some were

the length fathers have to go to prop up thier sons
From: ajithfederer on Fri Oct 26 1:21:26 2007. [Full View]

Kannathil Muthamittal
From: Nerd on Fri Oct 26 1:27:07 2007. [Full View]

ajithfederer wrote:

Kannathil Muthamittal

I saw it last week
My last movie was ooty varai uRavu. And finally I got hold of antha naaL DVD. I think its been almost 10 years since I saw that movie

From: ajithfederer on Fri Oct 26 1:42:54 2007.

Movie was absolutely simple.......
MR Not Worthy

My last movie was ooty varai uRavu. And finally I got hold of antha naaL DVD. I think its been almost 10 years since I saw that movie Shocked

Kannathil Muthamittal Smile

I saw it last week Not Worthy

From: thilak4life on Fri Oct 26 1:53:13 2007.

Movie was absolutely simple.......
MR Not Worthy

My last movie was ooty varai uRavu. And finally I got hold of antha naaL DVD. I think its been almost 10 years since I saw that movie Shocked

Kannathil Muthamittal Smile

I saw it last week Not Worthy

I stick my neck out to say that it's a part of the two brilliant (high quality) Tamil films in last 5 years. No prices for guessing the other!

From: Kollywoodfan on Fri Oct 26 1:58:47 2007. [Full View]

Kathal Kottai

In one word, heartwarming. I never get tired of it, especially the climax. One of the most romantic climaxes ever!
From: Raikkonen on Fri Oct 26 2:08:25 2007. [Full View]

Kovai Brothers
From: ajithfederer on Fri Oct 26 22:57:51 2007. [Full View]

The Departed

Jack Nicholson

Dicaprio

Matt Damon

Mark whalberg
From: Sanjeevi on Sat Oct 27 2:58:58 2007. [Full View]

Malaikkottai
From: rachel on Sat Oct 27 4:58:24 2007. [Full View]

Kollywoodfan wrote:

Kathal Kottai

In one word, heartwarming. I never get tired of it, especially the climax. One of the most romantic climaxes ever!

really
From: Sanguine Sridhar on Sat Oct 27 12:34:55 2007. [Full View]

Iyarkai - Beautiful movie! very good dialogues.

Shyam,Arunkumar- These two are always good! but paavam avunga padam thaan odamaatengudhu
From: c4ramesh on Sat Oct 27 13:14:02 2007. [Full View]

The Bourne Ultimatum.

Ultimate padampa....

Matt Damon was great! The fights were cool. The film manages to keep you in the edge of the seat till the end. This is one of the best movies that I have ever seen in my life!
From: Prabhu Ram on Sat Oct 27 13:35:45 2007. [Full View]

ThAimAman

Satyaraj-Goundamani. The Greatest combo ever

GM: electionla jeyichittA mudhalla state-ai pidikkarOm...appuram central-ai pidikkarOm...appuram agila indhia reethiyila oru asaththal....appuram appidiye america-kimerica payanam thaan
Satyaraj: americavula porutkAtchiya suththi pArkkumbOthu naan tholainju pOyittEnnA
GM: vitturuvaangaLA ? ...avanga naadu kettturAdhu !
From: Kollywoodfan on Sun Oct 28 2:55:37 2007. [Full View]

rachel wrote:

Kollywoodfan wrote:

Kathal Kottai

In one word, heartwarming. I never get tired of it, especially the climax. One of the most romantic climaxes ever!

really
From: Ulaganayagan on Sun Oct 28 10:30:56 2007. [Full View]

Broken Flowers : Engaging screenplay, Charismatic Bill Murray, Flat ending.
2.5/5

Bad Lieutenant: Raw film making, almost bordering on sleaze. Powerful performance by Keitel (glimpses of KH in a few scenes). Strictly for noir fans.

The Illusionist: Edward Norton works magic in this one. Entertaining and certainly worth a watch. 3.5/5.

Rushmore: Tragi comedy at it's very best.. Wes Anderson's most impressive flick so far. 4/5.

Stranger Than Fiction: Funny, Charming and Well acted. 3.5/5.

Sivaji: Actually liked this one. Rajini's screen presence and Visual grandiose being it's main draws. Vivek and ARR's music were good too. Time pass flick. No wonder RK fans lapped it up.
From: Kollywoodfan on Sun Oct 28 11:33:49 2007. [Full View]

Fantastic 4
From: ajithfederer on Sun Oct 28 12:47:42 2007. [Full View]

Gunaaa

KH

I assume that the guy singing the opening song when the credits open up is Anandhu! Am i right?

Wondered why did they use Aboorva Sagotarargal BGM in some scenes
From: ajithfederer on Sun Oct 28 18:47:45 2007. [Full View]

The Usual suspects
From: NOV on Sun Oct 28 21:04:28 2007. [Full View]

kreedom - ok movie. guess I am really really tired of dada stories.
the ending was horrible.
From: ajithfederer on Mon Oct 29 9:55:37 2007. [Full View]

Kevin spacey plays the role of a crippled in the movie.
Spoiler's start
In the last scene when the interrogation is over he walks out of the detective building and the camera focuses on his crippled legs and hands.Suddenly he changes them and he lights a cigar and gets into a Jaguar.He is the real culprit of the movie / Spoiler ends

This scene totally resembles the opening scene in Villan. What i intended to say was that particular scene was very well used in Villan movie by KS.Ravikumar
[quote="ajithfederer"]The Usual suspects

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From: c4ramesh on Mon Oct 29 11:05:49 2007. [Full View]

The Kingdom

-The fight scenes were good.

-One of the few films that dares to depict radical Islam and look at the heart of the matter.

- All actors were sufficient.

Hostel

-Not a scary movie, but a gory movie. Blood everywhere!

-Starts of like a soft porn movie[], with a bit of suspense then churns out disgusting bloody scenes. If you like bloody movies go for it! [a total of 150 gallons of blood was used for this movie. ]

- Derek Richardson was crying like hell!
From: great on Tue Oct 30 3:13:45 2007. [Full View]

The Red Violin : Beautiful , Must watch movie

The Fountain: stunning !! Hugh Jackman was damn good !!
Darren Aronofsky .

Fanaa
From: Raikkonen on Tue Oct 30 3:25:08 2007. [Full View]

MGR Nagaril - Entertaining

Chinna Vaathiyar - Prabhu was great in two roles, Gounder's track was from some Crazy's plays.. so i'll negate that one.. Special salute for Nizhalgal Ravi who was awesome in the stupid villain role
From: Sanguine Sridhar on Thu Nov 1 8:34:02 2007. [Full View]

The Terminal

Tom Hanks

From: Tia on Thu Nov 1 19:30:18 2007.

well tht woz the worst movie i eva saw! Neutral

Hostel

-Not a scary movie, but a gory movie. Blood everywhere!

-Starts of like a soft porn movie[ Mad

], with a bit of suspense then churns out disgusting bloody scenes. If you like bloody movies go for it! [a total of 150 gallons of blood was used for this movie. Shocked

]

- Derek Richardson was crying like hell!

From: crajkumar_be on Fri Nov 2 2:08:06 2007. [Full View]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ow3xtbQddNQ
"The Big Lebowski"
From: ajithfederer on Fri Nov 2 10:40:21 2007. [Full View]

Paruthiveeran
From: rocketboy on Fri Nov 2 10:51:35 2007. [Full View]

Inside Man
From: kannannn on Fri Nov 2 11:08:23 2007. [Full View]

crajkumar_be wrote:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ow3xtbQddNQ
"The Big Lebowski"

Bought Fargo last week after much deliberation on which is better. I am still not fully convinced.
From: Nerd on Fri Nov 2 11:48:40 2007. [Full View]

crajkumar_be wrote:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ow3xtbQddNQ
"The Big Lebowski"

youtube-la part part-a pOttaaingaLA. Its been a long time since I watched it. Thanks for the link. Also sagodhararagaLoda adutha padam No country for old men is releasing in about three weeks
From: Roshan on Fri Nov 2 12:53:52 2007. [Full View]

Sattham pOdAthE

Watched without any expectation but didnt like it. Good story, but poorly executed. Nitin Sathya as the Villain didnt click. His voice modulatation Prithviraj reminds his performance in Mozhi (adutha padathula konjam vithiyAsamA try paNNalEnnA, address poyidum). Padmapriya has done a reasonably good job but she hardly had anything to do after the kidnap (chummA azhuRatha thavira). Kaadhal kaatchigaLil oru sila idangaL thavira Vasanth touch missing. 'pEsugiREn' song is nice (and others were craps with two item numbers ) BGM was ok. Thriller padathukku uriya 'thrill' suthamA missing. Overall the movie gives a telefilm feel.

PS: I couldn't understand as to what clue Prithvi gets regarding the kidnap, by changing the display picture in his mobile and purposely dropping it for Nitin to pick it up Purinjavanga yArAvathu irunthA konjam theLivu paduthunga.
From: Sanguine Sridhar on Sat Nov 3 7:04:49 2007. [Full View]

Virumaandi

BGM - excellent

From: selvakumar on Sat Nov 3 9:49:23 2007.

Mungaaru Male (south west monsoon rain)

Watched the latest kannda industry hit - Mungaaru Male. The film has created records like anything. It is running in PVR cinemas even after 200+ days.
I watched it last saturday in PVR. It had 60 to 70% occupancy

long post.. sorry

Summary : A regular love story powered by excellant performance from the hero, brilliant music , awesome cinematography / aesthetics, and good direction
Verdict : Must see if you like love stories. Definitly watchable --> for others too

I always has a fear to watch any industry hits

Most of the industry hits look sheer trashes to me. I always check with myself before going to see any industry hit. I thought of relaxing on this rule when I was about to watch Jogi (The previous kannada industry hit). Thanks to the first 20 mins of the film. I was back to my rule. I am a bit tired these days to see Aruvaals in the hands of the heroes and their heroic activities with that weapon. My impression on kannada films was always like what I felt when I watched Jogi. All the film posters that I saw had hero having either wood, long sword, sickle, a head of buffaloe (recent one) etc. "Visual Junk" would be a fine word. Apart from them, you will have remakes from all the directions.

Now, this movie had other reasons for me to see:Reason : 1. This is an industry hit from kannada industry and all those who saw film gave a "Go for it" comment or "watchable". 2. When I heard the songs, I didnt ilke them immediately. (first hearing). But the second time hearing, made me feel that I am listening to very good music after a long time. 3. I prefer love stories often. Let the other type of movies be there. But love stories are special.. Be it kaadhal mannan, Minnalae, Dil Se, Moondraam pirai etc I went to the movie coz of this. For us (tamil cinema watching crowd), this a pretty much old wine. But how if that gets served in a manner that won't we love ??. Yes.. 1.This is a love story. 2. It is pretty old. 3.The scenes too. 4. There many stupid idiotic scenes as well

5.It has many cliches. 6.It repeats. 7. It drags in few places. But.... It has ev

Plot : ??
The story starts with Preetam (Ganesh) falling in love with a girl Nandhini (sanjana ghandhi) while seeing her for the first time in MG Road Eva centre. When the heroine's face was shown for the first time, I felt like "what the ...." Next scene hero falls into a man hole when he looks at the heroine just like every other bangalorean does

. What next ?? Heroine rescues

What do u think the hero would have been doing now ?

He falls in love with this girl but couldn't know much about her as she leave the place. shares his experience with her mother. There enters hero's father who scolds his son. And we realise that the hero is a "vetti guy" in the house who doesn't mind looking after his father's business..

(couldnt figure out what was he doing till the end ?

)

I gave this spoiler purposefully to guess the type of movie and this might sound *sour*. But within moments the movie shifts from Bangalore to beatiful hilly area (Koorg / Madikiri) . And the movie starts there

From that point onwards, we get to see a good love story with routine scenes packed in a fresh way under the backdrop of rain. The movie largely works out due to the *NATURAL COOL* provided in the form of rain and rain has been effectively used as a hidden hero. We get to see many movies from bollywood & kollywood etc irritating our eyes with artificially generated air (Pani pugai LOL

) to tell u that you are watching a COOL love story.. compared to those overrated sh!ts, this movie is really COOL coz the entire movie has been shot in natural rain and we can FEEL that I don't want to reveal the wafter thin story here. It will spoil the very minute surprises in the film and I might affect your *first time viewing*

Performance
Coming to lead actor's performance. It is because of "Ganesh's performance apart from other +ves" that this movie is running till now. I never expected that this guy will act like this

In the scene, in which he expresses his pain towards Nandhini, he simply walks away with the claps. The dialogue sequence goest like this (Thanks to this blogger

wrote:

Nang gottaghoytu ri neev nang sigalla yaakandre nann time kharaab aagide�time ketthodre tale kerkondru taleli gaaya aagi gaaya cancer aagi doctor tale ne tegi beku antaare�antadrall naanu�ee hrudya�heart antaaralla adann kai haakond para para para anta kerkond bittideenri�prema devate ri neevu�tumba novv aagutte�male�male nintre kanneer kaanutte nachke aagutte

when he performs with these dialogues, he is simply awesome Smile

Had he missed on this one, this movie would have ended up as a colossal flop despite other positives. He excels in comedy, sentiment and what not ?? (It was a big surprise for me to see a comedy time guy performing like this) The scene in which he speaks to Devdas (This is a surprise character in the movie and find it out in the theatre Razz

) too joins the list. Full thumbsup to him.
After this, I loved Anand Nag's performance (The guy who has acted as the girl's father). He is too natural and you will like his performance immediately, The laugh he and ganesh generates in their minute conversations and their performance in the intimate sequences are too good. Smile

Rest all are just fillers Sigh2

including the heroince Twisted Evil

She stays like a wood in many scenes Laughing

and had the director gone for some other slightly good looking heroine, this would have become a much bigger hit.. coz relating to theheroine is very important fora love story. A girl being loved by two guy shouldn't be like this.. EVen her friend looks much better than her on screen.. The only embarassment of this movie (for me) was : watching the heroine Sad

Music:
One of th emain reasons to see this movie is music Exactly

It blends well with the movie and this is the only movie in which many would love to see songs coming more often Exactly

All the songs are good.. My order 1) Anisuthide 2) Kunidu Kunidu 3) Mungaaru Malayae 4) Ivan Geleya nalla 5) Araluthiru 6) Onde Ondu saari 7) suvvu suvvali. The music director "Mano Murty" remindes me *IlayaRaja* in the prelude of "Onde Ondu Saari". All the songs are Thumbs Up!

They are simple melodies and they rock big time Razz

Now, I have started collecting the songs of his other movies too. Smile

Sonu Nigam and Shreya Goshal are the TWO who make this album even more special Smile

cinematography
Throughout the film, you feel like the RAIN is there with you. You feel as if you are there in that place Razz

The aerial shot that drags down the stream of JOG FALLS in the romance sequence that comes before "Kunidu Kunidu" and its starting itself are enough to prove the cinematographer's work Clap

He excels

The full lake view that he gives in "Anisuthide" song too Thumbs Up!

Direction
The director has managed to extract the best from his hero, cinematographer and the music director. But his script is weak with lame sequences. Many have been carried only by the surroundings and not by other things. If he repeats this onceagain, it might not work. But he deserves full appreciation... esp when I read THIS INTERVIEW OF HIM Looks like, two bangalore girls' comments in the city bus has been a driving force for him to make this film Very Happy

. (Read his interview.. it is good and he says he is an akira fan Shaking With Fear

)

All said,... I am planning to watch the move one more time Razz

-----------

* Unnale Unnalae Vinay is acting in the remake of this film in telugu which according to me is a POOR CHOICE.. oops2

The script deserves a good actor. He was biting his lips all the time in UU and I am sure that might end as a crap
* If this has to be remade in tamil, actor vijay might do justice to the film.. (nejamaaa thaanpaa Wink

) But he wont be able to do that now since he is interested in some other films Wink

* This script wont suit ajith, maddy etc kind of heroes

Disclaimer:

* If u are disappointed with this movie, then my review or myself ar enot responsible for that Laughing

From: selvakumar on Sat Nov 3 9:51:31 2007. [Full View]

& if u guys need a better review on the movie ... read this one
http://www.sandeepweb.com/2007/04/05/movie-review-mungaru-male/
It has the story..and more spoilers.. Do take care of that
From: Sanguine Sridhar on Sat Nov 3 9:58:15 2007. [Full View]

Thambi! Kannada padathukellam review ezhudhriyepa... [Bangalore-le oru ponna paathu settle aagidalam-nu edhavadhu idea irrukka? ]

Irrundhaalum sounds good...!

From: selvakumar on Sat Nov 3 10:00:59 2007.

[Bangalore-le oru ponna paathu settle aagidalam-nu edhavadhu idea irrukka? Wink

Thambi! Kannada padathukellam review ezhudhriyepa... Crying or Very sad

Anne, Bangalore ponnungala kalyaanam pannaamal iruppadae male

From: Sanguine Sridhar on Sat Nov 3 10:13:22 2007.

[Bangalore-le oru ponna paathu settle aagidalam-nu edhavadhu idea irrukka? Wink

Thambi! Kannada padathukellam review ezhudhriyepa... Crying or Very sad

Panninaalum nee male thaan!

Anne, Bangalore ponnungala kalyaanam pannaamal iruppadae male Embarassed

I guess soon Vijay/ 'Jeyam' Ravi will remake this movie

From: Sanjeevi on Sat Nov 3 14:01:56 2007.

[Bangalore-le oru ponna paathu settle aagidalam-nu edhavadhu idea irrukka? Wink

Thambi! Kannada padathukellam review ezhudhriyepa... Crying or Very sad

I guess soon Vijay/ 'Jeyam' Ravi will remake this movie LOL

Anne, Bangalore ponnungala kalyaanam pannaamal iruppadae male Embarassed

Panninaalum nee male thaan! Thumbs Up!

a BIG No

Music director Devisri Prasad will be hero of Tamil Mungaru Male (source : Kumudam)

From: Sanjeevi on Sat Nov 3 14:12:33 2007. [Full View]

Quote:

Watched the latest kannda industry hit - Mungaaru Male

MM is not latest hit, it came in 2006.
From: ajithfederer on Sat Nov 3 14:26:53 2007. [Full View]

Manmadha Leelai

KH
From: joe on Sat Nov 3 14:39:31 2007. [Full View]

selvakumar wrote:

A girl being loved by two guy shouldn't be like this

From: Wibha on Sat Nov 3 15:43:10 2007.

[Bangalore-le oru ponna paathu settle aagidalam-nu edhavadhu idea irrukka? Wink

Thambi! Kannada padathukellam review ezhudhriyepa... Crying or Very sad

is there any way i can watch mungaru male online?

Anne, Bangalore ponnungala kalyaanam pannaamal iruppadae male Embarassed

ean ippadi soalreal

satham opdadhea

psycho movie reminded me of puriyatha puthir

jab we met

only shahid was cute in it...........movie

From: Kollywoodfan on Sat Nov 3 20:05:02 2007. [Full View]

Amityville Horror creepy
From: littlemaster1982 on Sat Nov 3 23:37:20 2007. [Full View]

Disturbia - Timepass film.
From: Kollywoodfan on Sat Nov 3 23:44:01 2007. [Full View]

Disturbia was not all thrilling
From: littlemaster1982 on Sun Nov 4 0:41:58 2007. [Full View]

Kollywoodfan wrote:

Disturbia was not all thrilling

Yeah, the film takes a lot of time to get into the action and when it happens, you are no more interested.
From: crajkumar_be on Sun Nov 4 8:12:46 2007. [Full View]

Dishyum - Watchable
Jeeva's acting - Not bad at all!
From: crajkumar_be on Sun Nov 4 8:59:51 2007. [Full View]

Nerd wrote:

. Also sagodhararagaLoda adutha padam No country for old men is releasing in about three weeks
From: Roshan on Sun Nov 4 13:00:49 2007. [Full View]

ajithfederer wrote:

Manmadha Leelai

KH

Final semester-ku innum konja naaLthAn irukkunnu nenekiREn
From: Nerd on Sun Nov 4 13:29:32 2007. [Full View]

American Gangster -
-Powerful performances
-Superb cinematography
-Strong dialogs
-Slow screenplay (2:30 hours ++, the movie was way too long, poor editing may be)
Definitely worth a watch!!
From: ajithfederer on Sun Nov 4 14:03:13 2007. [Full View]

The Silence of the Lambs

Anthony Hopkins

Jodie Foster
From: great on Sun Nov 4 14:31:53 2007. [Full View]

Nandha

Katrathu thamizh
From: vasanth2006 on Sun Nov 4 14:38:43 2007. [Full View]

Ayutha Ezhuthu.....after brief gap...

Brilliant making.....stylish movie....

Maddy's Best movie....his body language and acting is mind blowing....I like his character/acting in this movie much....
From: Thirumaran on Sun Nov 4 23:44:29 2007. [Full View]

Gilli in parts for some time
From: Thirumaran on Sun Nov 4 23:45:37 2007. [Full View]

Sivi

ok movie
From: Prabhu Ram on Mon Nov 5 6:51:54 2007. [Full View]

Nizhal NijamAgirathu

KB
Kamal
Shobha
Anumanthu
From: Prabhu Ram on Mon Nov 5 6:53:26 2007. [Full View]

Nizhal NijamAgirathu

KB
Kamal
Shobha
Anumanthu
From: Prabhu Ram on Mon Nov 5 6:54:00 2007. [Full View]

Nizhal NijamAgirathu

KB
Kamal
Shobha
Anumanthu
From: thilak4life on Mon Nov 5 7:14:51 2007. [Full View]

LOTR -

No smoking -
From: Roshan on Mon Nov 5 7:52:46 2007. [Full View]

Thirumaran wrote:

Gilli in parts for some time

Are you referring to what Kalainjar TV did yesterday? If yes, I too had the same feeling

PS: Ghilli is one of those most entertaining movies and one of my favourites of Vijay's and of course Prakash Raj's. Jolly-a pAkkalAmnu ukkAnthA..

Prabhu Ram wrote:

KB
Kamal
Shobha
Anumanthu

And Mouli
From: NOV on Mon Nov 5 21:08:55 2007. [Full View]

PORI

yet another masala film but Jeeva
i saw an interview where Jeeva has mentioned that he is interested to work on offbeat films.

bharath on the other hand said that his idols are ajith and vijay and he wants to emulate them

anyway, PORI has 2 nice songs - pErundhil nee enakku jannal Oram and pookkal ellaam thaththuvam solludhadaa.

From: Thirumaran on Mon Nov 5 22:38:31 2007.

From: selvakumar on Tue Nov 6 6:35:09 2007.

Gilli

in parts for some time Banging Head

1. Are you referring to what Kalainjar TV did yesterday? Rolling Eyes

If yes, I too had the same feeling Banging Head

PS: Ghilli is one of those most entertaining movies and one of my favourites of Vijay's and of course Prakash Raj's. Jolly-a pAkkalAmnu ukkAnthA.. Evil or Very Mad

1. Yes.

I agree on the PS

From: Querida on Mon Nov 5 22:38:45 2007. [Full View]

I'm beginning to like watching good movies back to back...first it was the "paruthiveeran","mozhi" trio and now it's "satham podathey" and then "kattrathu Thamizh"...i am still in gush mode over the latter...it's haunting at its best...i'm glad i own it...even wrote a review of it (respecting the gushing fashion)in the "kattrathu Thamizh" thread

For any young kids masala film, you never forget to take a dig at ajith (most of the time) or vijay !

I think you have a special liking towards certain stars.. be it jeeva or surya.. or anyone from sivakumar family.. (correct me if i am wrong)
Even if you see a crap film like PORI, your comments still will be awesome for a particular young kid.

I am not surprised with this review as well Not Worthy

NOV,
Your reviews these days Not Worthy

Only thing that didn't surprise me was : you didn't take a dig at citizen this time Not Worthy

Earlier, your rendu review didn't forget to take a shot at citizen.. The same happened for your review on PEAS Not Worthy

These days it is becoming painful to see several so called critics bashing mass heroes (esp good actors) ! They never forget to take a shot at them whenever a young kid acts in a off beat film Not Worthy

During the whole process, they tend to forget the great films of the respective stars that they gave in the past Clap

Prob, I think we should review any young kids new offbeat film and put some bangheads for them to follow the way of sivaji ! (by taking a dig at thirisoolam, miruthanga chakravarthi etc) Clap

You don't want kamal to act in action films. You want him to sob / cry / getting beaten by kids / bleeding all over always in the so called great films.. Even if he gives a film like VV for commercial purposes, you won't forget to bash that. Clap

(only satisfaction was you didn't compare them with POI or PORI Clap

)

Reg Jeeva and Bharath : Here i smy opinion
I agree they are acting in good films oflate and they are willing to go at any length. Now, don't forget the fact that these two *Try consistently to reach the masses*.. They always try to do that

Indha surya, karthik, jeeva bharath ivanga ellam nalla padangalla nadikattum.. But avangalum scene ah pottuttu kadaisila mass movies la thaan nadikkuraanga ... why LOL

was it for charity works or are they spending that money to some organisation ? LOL

Ellarukku aasai irukkum... aen neraya periya maga nadigargal kooda indha star value, politics idha ellam aasa pattu comedy padangal koduthirukaanga Laughing

... Idha ajith oh vijay oh illa vera entha oru actor pannunaa paarthu OPENING kodukkurathu aal irukaanga

mathavanungalukku athu illa.. that is why they act in these kind of films and our funny critics too never forget to take a shot at them Clap

now.. just give the masses of ajith or vijay to jeeva.. do u think he will give katradu thamizh LOL

anyway... all said.. I am happy with the young kids expressing their desire to win like ajith to reach his position and all.

Oflate, I am trying to remain deaf to so called reviews and comments from critics

and my humble request to you would be :

If u want to bash ajith always, you can very well include movies like citizen, etc in your signature and with the funny lines .. I am not going to complain it !

Now, jeeva's rameshwaran is releasing.. please don't forget to compare it with vaali Clap

and to throw vaali to the bin Clap

i saw an interview where Jeeva has mentioned that he is interested to work on offbeat films. Clap

PORI

yet another masala film but Jeeva Thumbs Up!

bharath on the other hand said that his idols are ajith and vijay and he wants to emulate them Banging Head

anyway, PORI has 2 nice songs - pErundhil nee enakku jannal Oram and pookkal ellaam thaththuvam solludhadaa. Swing Head

From: Roshan on Tue Nov 6 6:51:42 2007. [Full View]

Selva

You just spoke my thoughts. Blunt and Uprfront - that's Selva
From: selvakumar on Tue Nov 6 6:52:14 2007. [Full View]

Sanjeevi wrote:

Quote:

Watched the latest kannda industry hit - Mungaaru Male

MM is not latest hit, it came in 2006.

200+ days kku appuramaa innum nalla oduthu.. much better than few kannada movies.. so, latest hit nnu sonna oknnu nenaikiraen

that guy has acted in kaadhal remake.. saw few scenes (compared to original)
From: selvakumar on Tue Nov 6 6:58:14 2007. [Full View]

Roshan wrote:

Selva

You just spoke my thoughts. Blunt and Uprfront - that's Selva

Roshan,
thought of remaining silent.. couldn't resist and that is why I just wrote it out

NOV - sorry if that sounds rude.. It is not on NOV (the person or the moderator) but on NOV's posts
From: NOV on Tue Nov 6 10:10:27 2007. [Full View]

what a wonderful review of NOV.

selva, ennai poruththa varai cinema enbadhu oru pozhudhu pOkkukkaaga thaan. I am not going to get emotional about cinema artistes. I view a film/listen to a song and judge them purely on thier merit. No absolute loyalties for me.

If someone gives a string of good movies, I will build up my expectation but if the string turns into duds, I will reduce my expectations and after a while just give up on them.

Frankly Ajith has not impressed me since Citizen, except for some sparks here and there. Which is a pity since he has the potential. But as long as he has his fans/market, who am I to complain?

It is true that I have good expectations of youngster such as jeeva, bharath and even surya. But I will discard them just as soon as it is proven that they cant deliver.

Don't look at me as a critic. Just someone who enjoys his pastimes.
From: NOV on Tue Nov 6 10:18:41 2007. [Full View]

selvakumar wrote:

NOV - sorry if that sounds rude.. It is not on NOV (the person or the moderator) but on NOV's posts
why this qualifier? your post is not in the least offensive. I understand you very well.
From: joe on Tue Nov 6 12:04:57 2007. [Full View]
From: littlemaster1982 on Tue Nov 6 12:31:42 2007. [Full View]

Flavors - A feel good film with some hilarious scenes
From: Pras on Tue Nov 6 19:06:45 2007. [Full View]

katrathu tamiL ... good movie

who is the guy who speaks for jeeva in songs and all ?

"enn vaaLkayila vanthathu moone moonu letter, still i remember my first letter"

"naan kudikirathu peru ganja, kovichukaathe, naan paramasivanaa irukurathunaale itha ukudikka vendiyathaa irukku"

is it jeeve himself ? ... then he is good ...

ok, he is a son of a producer and all .... but he is good
From: joe on Tue Nov 6 21:23:22 2007. [Full View]

Pras wrote:

ok, he is a son of a producer and all .... but he is good

His brother also a son of producer ..But you can see the difference
From: Pras on Wed Nov 7 3:30:19 2007. [Full View]

joe wrote:

Pras wrote:

ok, he is a son of a producer and all .... but he is good

His brother also a son of producer ..But you can see the difference

I didn't know that his brother was a son of producer too

From: joe on Wed Nov 7 3:38:49 2007.

His brother also a son of producer ..But you can see the difference Smile

ok, he is a son of a producer and all .... but he is good Very Happy

I didn't know that his brother was a son of producer too Confused

I made your point stronger ..Neenga thappa eduthukkalliye

From: Pras on Wed Nov 7 3:39:38 2007.

His brother also a son of producer ..But you can see the difference Smile

ok, he is a son of a producer and all .... but he is good Very Happy

I didn't know that his brother was a son of producer too Confused

I made your point stronger ..Neenga thappa eduthukkalliye Smile

no no

chumma kaamidi panninen

From: littlemaster1982 on Wed Nov 7 11:41:18 2007. [Full View]

Andha Naal after a long time
From: rocketboy on Wed Nov 7 13:28:01 2007. [Full View]

Click, Employee of the Month
From: Padmanabhan on Fri Nov 9 9:26:25 2007. [Full View]

Polladhavan = 7.5/ 10

Those who liked � Puthupettai� will definitely like this one too.
Not recommended to those who hate, even ,a bit of blood and gore.
From: littlemaster1982 on Fri Nov 9 9:42:50 2007. [Full View]

Johnny Gaddaar - Top Notch
From: ajithfederer on Fri Nov 9 12:51:52 2007. [Full View]

Thalapathi

Rajnikanth, Mamooty, IR
From: MADDY on Sat Nov 10 23:52:07 2007. [Full View]

revisited Rang De Basanti - 4.9/5

Indian independence struggle is one of the fiercest and gruesome in the history of mankind......it gives goose bumps even today to recollect the divine sacrifices of our freedom fighters......to correlate today's injustice/crimes to british rule and correlating today's youth to freedom fighters of those days was a novel idea from director....

hmmm, when will tamil get such movies - a change from dark subjects/gangrapes and female slaughtering subjects....not to forget the illogical heroism....
From: Kollywoodfan on Sun Nov 11 0:00:03 2007. [Full View]

Kaadhal Mannan
From: littlemaster1982 on Sun Nov 11 8:37:57 2007. [Full View]

Goal - The Dream Begins.
From: Roshan on Sun Nov 11 13:06:00 2007. [Full View]

Se7en.

Good but far less than what I expected. I think it's one of the over hyped hollywood movies (intha hubleyE pAthirukkEn).

Climax was quite predictable, therefore didnt like it. Heard the script had 3 versions for the climax and finally they settled with this.

Hero intha padathula oru kuRippitta ketta vArthaiya ethuna thadava use paNNaarnu oru pOttiyE vekka koodiya aLavukku excessive usage
From: ajithfederer on Sun Nov 11 13:12:06 2007. [Full View]

Commando
From: great on Sun Nov 11 13:33:30 2007. [Full View]

SAAWARIYA

The story moves with just countable char Ranbir, Sonam , Rani , Salman and one old lady. Except for few scenes I really enjoyed the movie . The movie was fully shot in the sets kudos to the art director and Ravi K Chandran .

Has the tamil movie "Iyarkai" acknowledged Fyodor Dosteovsky's White Nights? Since both Saawariya and Iyarkai are based on white nights
From: Sanguine Sridhar on Sun Nov 11 13:37:10 2007. [Full View]

Balaji how is OSO? Srk and his six pack body ?

From: Sanguine Sridhar on Sun Nov 11 13:39:01 2007.

Se7en.

Good but far less than what I expected. I think it's one of the over hyped hollywood movies (intha hubleyE pAthirukkEn).

Climax was quite predictable, therefore didnt like it. Heard the script had 3 versions for the climax and finally they settled with this.

Hero intha padathula oru kuRippitta ketta vArthaiya ethuna thadava use paNNaarnu oru pOttiyE vekka koodiya aLavukku excessive usage Embarassed

Enna word adhu?!!

From: Roshan on Sun Nov 11 13:40:19 2007. [Full View]

Balaji,

Kathai enna? Love story between oru poNNu-reNdu payyan, reNdu poNNu-oru payyan or rich/poor girl-rich/poor guy?

This movie has opened hugely, much more than all Tamizh Deepavali releases here in Colombo, followed by SRK's OSO.
From: great on Sun Nov 11 13:42:38 2007. [Full View]

Sri, naan innum OSO paakala . Farah khan direction dvdLa vantha udanae paakalamNu idea :froggring:

News channela full time-ah saawaria v/s OSO pola
From: Roshan on Sun Nov 11 13:44:20 2007. [Full View]

great wrote:

Sri, naan innum OSO paakala . Farah khan direction dvdLa vantha udanae paakalamNu idea :froggring:

News channela full time-ah saawaria v/s OSO pola

Aama thaanga mudiyala NDTV specially
From: great on Sun Nov 11 13:47:10 2007. [Full View]

dance show ellam vekkaranga . Entertainment segment irukalam athukaaga fulla entertainment news romba over
From: Roshan on Sun Nov 11 13:51:11 2007. [Full View]

great wrote:

dance show ellam vekkaranga . Entertainment segment irukalam athukaaga fulla entertainment news romba over

Kathai pathi sollalEyE Naan sonnathula Ethavathu onnA, or none of the above?
From: great on Sun Nov 11 13:51:31 2007. [Full View]

Roshan wrote:

Balaji,

Kathai enna? Love story between oru poNNu-reNdu payyan, reNdu poNNu-oru payyan or rich/poor girl-rich/poor guy?

Iyarkai paatheengala athey story thaan 2 payyan oru ponnu. Iyarkai screenplay konjam fast-a move aagum , saawaria konjam slow paced movie.
From: Sanguine Sridhar on Sun Nov 11 13:54:15 2007. [Full View]

Oh Iyarkai padama?!! Indha padathula yaaru Shyam a.k.a Yemaandha sonagiri

From: Roshan on Sun Nov 11 13:55:47 2007.

Balaji,

Kathai enna? Love story between oru poNNu-reNdu payyan, reNdu poNNu-oru payyan or rich/poor girl-rich/poor guy? Razz

Iyarkai paatheengala athey story thaan 2 payyan oru ponnu. Iyarkai screenplay konjam fast-a move aagum , saawaria konjam slow paced movie.

See, padam pathi ethuvumE theriyAmalE i could guess. That's bollywood movies for me

Yes have seen IyaRkai. Pretty decent movie

But hindila 2 payyan oru poNNu ithu 10001-aavathu kathainnu nenekiREn

From: great on Sun Nov 11 14:00:02 2007. [Full View]

Sanguine Sridhar wrote:

Oh Iyarkai padama?!! Indha padathula yaaru Shyam a.k.a Yemaandha sonagiri

Ranbir Kapoor- shyam
Sonam kapoor - Kutti Radhika
Salman - Arun

Rani Mukherjee - Prostitute

Mothamae intha padathula ivlov thaan character`s
From: Roshan on Sun Nov 11 14:03:45 2007. [Full View]

Sanguine Sridhar wrote:

Oh Iyarkai padama?!! Indha padathula yaaru Shyam a.k.a Yemaandha sonagiri

enna poruthavara, traingular love stories-la one of the best roles it was. Shyam did it pretty well with much ease. Hindila rich-a, exeggerate paNNi, larger than life style-la eduthu iruppaangannu nenekiREn.
From: Sanguine Sridhar on Sun Nov 11 14:09:39 2007. [Full View]

kandippa yaar illa-nu sonnadhu Roshan, ofcourse Shyam character was too good.
From: Roshan on Sun Nov 11 14:15:24 2007. [Full View]

Sanguine Sridhar wrote:

kandippa yaar illa-nu sonnadhu Roshan, ofcourse Shyam character was too good.

I know you like it Neenga kindal paNNathukkaaga appadi emotion pOttEn
From: Wibha on Sun Nov 11 15:50:34 2007. [Full View]

great wrote:

Sri, naan innum OSO paakala . Farah khan direction dvdLa vantha udanae paakalamNu idea :froggring:

News channela full time-ah saawaria v/s OSO pola

i wanna watch OSO soooo badly no one's ready to accompany me
From: joe on Sun Nov 11 21:22:48 2007. [Full View]

Wibha wrote:

i wanna watch OSO soooo badly no one's ready to accompany me

அது என்ன பேய் படமா?
From: Thalafanz on Sun Nov 11 21:48:45 2007. [Full View]

joe wrote:

Wibha wrote:

i wanna watch OSO soooo badly no one's ready to accompany me

அது என்ன பேய் படமா?

Oru vagaila appadi kooda sollalaam...
From: ajithfederer on Mon Nov 12 0:59:11 2007. [Full View]

Hannibal
From: Thirumaran on Mon Nov 12 1:05:44 2007. [Full View]

Pallikoodam.

Good one Though slow.

Intha padam moolamaa onu rendu schools sariyaanaa intha padathukku kidaicha periya vetri.
From: Wibha on Mon Nov 12 1:12:46 2007. [Full View]

joe wrote:

Wibha wrote:

i wanna watch OSO soooo badly no one's ready to accompany me

அது என்ன பேய் படமா?

enna solareal
From: Ulaganayagan on Mon Nov 12 2:30:49 2007. [Full View]

The Devil's Backbone by Guillermo Del Toro (who also directed Pan's Labyrinth): Very similar to Pan's labyrinth. A movie surrounding kids in a Spanish Civil War backdrop. But where Labyrinth is a fantasy, Devil's backbone leans to the horror genre.(a clever one at that). Highly recommended. 4/5.
From: Wibha on Mon Nov 12 4:10:40 2007. [Full View]

Dumm Dumm Dumm

songs

MADDY
jo

long since such romantic mvies have come in tamizh

chinni jayanth is unwanted
From: Devar Magan on Mon Nov 12 4:53:29 2007. [Full View]

kuppai hindi padangalai paarpavarellaam unmayaana tamilargala??
From: Wibha on Mon Nov 12 4:59:49 2007. [Full View]

Devar Magan wrote:

kuppai hindi padangalai paarpavarellaam unmayaana tamilargala??

FYI there are even crap tamizh movies.......................tamizh movie paarthadhaan unmayaana tamizhannu oru sattamum illai

From: Devar Magan on Mon Nov 12 6:22:26 2007.

kuppai hindi padangalai paarpavarellaam unmayaana tamilargala??

FYI there are even crap tamizh movies.......................tamizh movie paarthadhaan unmayaana tamizhannu oru sattamum illai

enakku answer theriyavillai.. athu naala thaan ungalidan ketkiren.. ketta kelvikku bathil sollunga

From: Devar Magan on Mon Nov 12 6:22:48 2007.

kuppai hindi padangalai paarpavarellaam unmayaana tamilargala??

FYI there are even crap tamizh movies.......................tamizh movie paarthadhaan unmayaana tamizhannu oru sattamum illai

enakku answer theriyavillai.. athu naala thaan ungalidan ketkiren.. ketta kelvikku bathil sollunga

From: crajkumar_be on Mon Nov 12 9:43:04 2007. [Full View]

Devar Magan wrote:

kuppai hindi padangalai paarpavarellaam unmayaana tamilargala??

vEtti thavira veru udai aniyum makkal ellam unmai thamizhara?

Thamizhagathai vittu veliye sendru velai seibavargal ellam unmai thamizhara?

thamizh sorrkalai thamizhil padhivu seyyamal aangilathil padhivu seibavargal ellam unmai thamizhara?

aangilam mattum pira mozhi padam paarkum ellorum unmai thamizhara?

"namma" ethana Indhi padatha paathirukkom adhai pathi vimarsanam seyya?

Enna ore comedy-a irukku! EKSI
From: Roshan on Mon Nov 12 9:51:06 2007. [Full View]

Unga kELvikkellAm bathil theriyala, aana onnu sollanum, ungaL thamizhil nALukku naaL munnEtram therigiRathu
From: joe on Mon Nov 12 9:54:56 2007. [Full View]

Thideernnu inga yen intha mozhi porattam ?

From: Thirumaran on Mon Nov 12 9:57:57 2007.

kuppai hindi padangalai paarpavarellaam unmayaana tamilargala??

FYI there are even crap tamizh movies.......................tamizh movie paarthadhaan unmayaana tamizhannu oru sattamum illai

enakku answer theriyavillai.. athu naala thaan ungalidan ketkiren.. ketta kelvikku bathil sollunga

kuppaya kuppainnu theriyarathukku munnaala paakarathaala kuppai thamizhan aaga maataan.

Aana kuppainu therinja piragum, kuppaya kuppayoadu kupaayaa paakuravan unmayaana thamizhan illa. Kuppai Thamizhan.

Kuppaila hindi kuppai tamil kuppainnu ethuvum illai. kuppai enbathu KUPPAI. Simple

From: crajkumar_be on Mon Nov 12 9:58:53 2007. [Full View]

joe wrote:

Thideernnu inga yen intha mozhi porattam ?

Panchayatha kootalaam-na vida maatteenga pola irukke
From: joe on Mon Nov 12 10:00:24 2007. [Full View]

Thirumaran wrote:

Kuppaila hindi kuppai tamil kuppainnu ethuvum illai. kuppai enbathu KUPPAI. Simple

Kuppo kuppunnu kuppiteenga ponga

From: Roshan on Mon Nov 12 10:02:44 2007.

kuppai hindi padangalai paarpavarellaam unmayaana tamilargala??

FYI there are even crap tamizh movies.......................tamizh movie paarthadhaan unmayaana tamizhannu oru sattamum illai

enakku answer theriyavillai.. athu naala thaan ungalidan ketkiren.. ketta kelvikku bathil sollunga

From: joe on Mon Nov 12 10:04:35 2007. [Full View]

crajkumar_be wrote:

joe wrote:

Thideernnu inga yen intha mozhi porattam ?

Panchayatha kootalaam-na vida maatteenga pola irukke

oh! appadiya..konjam porungaiyya..sompu eduthuttu vanthiduren
From: Sanguine Sridhar on Mon Nov 12 10:16:51 2007. [Full View]

Devar Magan wrote:

kuppai hindi padangalai paarpavarellaam unmayaana tamilargala??

adhu Tamilargal alla Thamizhargal Yaarupa ingga unmayana thamizhargal
From: Padmanabhan on Mon Nov 12 11:00:14 2007. [Full View]

Inside man = 5/10

Not good as i expected it to be ,after all those reviews.. '
illogical plot coupled with pretentious dialogues..
From: thilak4life on Mon Nov 12 11:06:46 2007. [Full View]

-banned with warning-

From: Thalafanz on Mon Nov 12 11:07:08 2007.

Shhabaaa... Ippave Kanna Kattuthey...

From: thilak4life on Mon Nov 12 11:07:08 2007. [Full View]

Devar Magan wrote:

kuppai hindi padangalai paarpavarellaam unmayaana tamilargala??

Is this next week's topic in neeya? naana??
From: Devar Magan on Mon Nov 12 11:13:20 2007. [Full View]

thilak4life wrote:

Devar Magan wrote:

kuppai hindi padangalai paarpavarellaam unmayaana tamilargala??

Is this next week's topic in neeya? naana??
enakku vantha doubt-u
From: c4ramesh on Mon Nov 12 11:17:00 2007. [Full View]

UBREAKABLE

Slow screenplay, but nice twist at the end. Samuel Jackson!

S.W.A.T

Run-of-the-mill hollywood entertainer. nothing special.

Signs

An above average movie. The movies theme is nothing is a coincidence or merely luck. And M. night found a round about way of telling this to us.
From: c4ramesh on Mon Nov 12 11:17:59 2007. [Full View]

Next on the cards is, 30 days of night, has any one seen it? how is the movie?
From: Thalafanz on Mon Nov 12 11:19:45 2007. [Full View]

c4ramesh wrote:

Signs

An above average movie. The movies theme is nothing is a coincidence or merely luck. And M. night found a round about way of telling this to us.

Enna Ramesh, ippadi solletingga??? It's one of the best product from M.night.
BTW, wat do u think of his other movies like 6th Sense, Village, etc???
From: thilak4life on Mon Nov 12 11:20:25 2007. [Full View]

Quote:

UNBREAKABLE

Slow screenplay, but nice twist at the end. Samuel Jackson!

very much underrated. It's one of the most provocative efforts from M.Night Shyamalan. He has gone down ever since, especially "The Village" and to some extent, "Signs"!
From: Kollywoodfan on Mon Nov 12 11:21:14 2007. [Full View]

I liked Signs.

His Lady in the Water was not that great

From: c4ramesh on Mon Nov 12 11:29:04 2007.

Thalafanz wrote:

Signs

An above average movie. The movies theme is nothing is a coincidence or merely luck. And M. night found a round about way of telling this to us. Rolling Eyes

Enna Ramesh, ippadi solletingga??? It's one of the best product from M.night.
BTW, wat do u think of his other movies like 6th Sense, Village, etc???

I haven't seen The Village. But 6th sense is class!

I somehow felt Signs was a exercise in futilty. May that was just because the film's presmise of faith & everything has a meaning that means something to us, is somnething I don't really buy.

But the build was really great!

But unlike Night's other work's where the ending is a real treat. The ending was a kind of let down for me. As I said, it may be because of my biases as already stated.

From: c4ramesh on Mon Nov 12 11:31:21 2007.

UNBREAKABLE

Slow screenplay, but nice twist at the end. Samuel Jackson!

Quote:

very much underrated. It's one of the most provocative efforts from M.Night Shyamalan. He has gone down ever since, especially "The Village" and to some extent, "Signs"!

Actually, Unbreakable should have had sequels, but Night doesn't seem to be intrested. It would be great if it had sequels.

From: c4ramesh on Mon Nov 12 11:33:58 2007. [Full View]

THE PRESTIGE

The Bourne Ultimatum of Drama! Every second of the movie has something that you can look back and cherish!
From: Devar Magan on Mon Nov 12 11:47:37 2007. [Full View]

c4ramesh wrote:

THE PRESTIGE

The Bourne Ultimatum of Drama! Every second brings of the movie has something that you can look back and cherish!
one of the best movies in recent times

From: c4ramesh on Mon Nov 12 11:57:11 2007.

THE PRESTIGE

The Bourne Ultimatum of Drama! Every second brings of the movie has something that you can look back and cherish!

one of the best movies in recent times Razz

Hugh Jackman was great! I felt sad when he died inspite of his tricks which could even be termed as Satanism.

From: thilak4life on Mon Nov 12 13:05:20 2007.

THE PRESTIGE

The Bourne Ultimatum of Drama! Every second brings of the movie has something that you can look back and cherish!

one of the best movies in recent times Razz

Hugh Jackman was great! I felt sad when he died inspite of his tricks which could even be termed as Satanism. Crying or Very sad

Surprise surprise. He almost got the accent right, didn't he? bordering on the American-meets-British scent! All the more commendable for an Aussie!

From: c4ramesh on Mon Nov 12 13:34:07 2007. [Full View]

Saving Private Ryan

The first 20 odd minutes is the best I have seen for any war film.

You would feel as though you were a part of D-Day. Normandy invasion was one of the bloodiest battles in the history of mankind.

Though the rest of the movie is also good. The movie will always be remembered for the its 20 odd minutes.Kudos to Steven Spielberg!

Enemy at the Gates

A different kind of a war film which concentrates on tug of war between two brilliant snipers! Remember Zaytsev was a real person! He had 242 verified kills during the battle of Stalingrad!

From: Devar Magan on Mon Nov 12 14:15:45 2007.

But unlike Night's other work's where the ending is a real treat. The ending was a kind of let down for me. As I said, it may be because of my biases as already stated.

I haven't seen The Village. But 6th sense is class! Thumbs Up!

well, the first time i saw it, i hated it. it was promoted as a thriller and it was hardly thrilling..

but,i saw it again on TV recently... it is a very good movie... It is a romantic movie.. not a thriller.. just see it as a romance movie, u will enjoy it..

From: Devar Magan on Mon Nov 12 14:17:33 2007.

THE PRESTIGE

The Bourne Ultimatum of Drama! Every second brings of the movie has something that you can look back and cherish!

one of the best movies in recent times Razz

Hugh Jackman was great! I felt sad when he died inspite of his tricks which could even be termed as Satanism. Crying or Very sad

yea, .

a tinge of science fiction and the twist at the end was too good.. this movie is not for the weak-hearted.... i think "sacrifice" might have been a better title for this movie..

From: Devar Magan on Mon Nov 12 14:19:58 2007.

You would feel as though you were a part of D-Day. Normandy invasion was one of the bloodiest battles in the history of mankind.

Though the rest of the movie is also good. The movie will always be remembered for the its 20 odd minutes.Kudos to Steven Spielberg!

Saving Private Ryan

The first 20 odd minutes is the best I have seen for any war film. Thumbs Up!

its a classic.. amazing performance by tom hanks and matt damon in particular.. after seeing this, i dont want to see another war movie.. SPR is the ultimate war movie IMO....

FYI, i havent seen DAS boot, which some say is the best war movie ever...

From: c4ramesh on Mon Nov 12 14:26:02 2007.

FYI, I haven't even heard about this movie! LOL

Saving Private Ryan

The first 20 odd minutes is the best I have seen for any war film. Thumbs Up!

From: thilak4life on Mon Nov 12 14:40:50 2007. [Full View]

Guys, "Das boot" is a great film. It's highly intense for a film on a closed space of a submarine! A very poignant ending, and mind you, it's not about 'blasts', explosions, and manoeuvres! But a very cohesive film with strong narrative, excellent characters and brilliant acting. The film is also shot with some darn realistic close-ups of the crew, that you could smell the sweat (hey, I'm not kidding)! A very nauseating experience (in a positive way)! Everything about the film is perfect. BTW, check out the shorter director's cut, and then go for the longer uncut version!

BTW, I far prefer "Thin red line" to any other film made on WWII, I have a weakness for its unique narrative, a philosophical, poetic and multi-layered film, very deceptive!
From: thilak4life on Mon Nov 12 14:41:51 2007. [Full View]

For a better perspective: Films like U-571, is a sham when compared...
From: kannannn on Mon Nov 12 16:20:00 2007. [Full View]

Princess Mononoke: Miyazaki does a great job of balancing 'the message' with the story line and animation. Perhaps his best.. No wait, that has to be Spirited Away. Mononoke comes a close second.

Ratatouille: I don't think I have enjoyed a Hollywood produced animation movie this much since Disney's Beauty and the Beast. Loved the human-animal interaction and the way the story stays clear of heavy 'you are what you are' type messages, typical of such films.

From: ajithfederer on Mon Nov 12 16:43:53 2007.

hey annanukku oru soda kondaanga LOL

kuppai hindi padangalai paarpavarellaam unmayaana tamilargala??

vEtti thavira veru udai aniyum makkal ellam unmai thamizhara?

Thamizhagathai vittu veliye sendru velai seibavargal ellam unmai thamizhara?

thamizh sorrkalai thamizhil padhivu seyyamal aangilathil padhivu seibavargal ellam unmai thamizhara?

aangilam mattum pira mozhi padam paarkum ellorum unmai thamizhara?

"namma" ethana Indhi padatha paathirukkom adhai pathi vimarsanam seyya? Shhh

From: Sinthiya on Mon Nov 12 23:18:56 2007.

Ratatouille: I don't think I have enjoyed a Hollywood produced animation movie this much since Disney's Beauty and the Beast. Loved the human-animal interaction and the way the story stays clear of heavy 'you are what you are' type messages, typical of such films. Thumbs Up!

...yes...one of my favs this year...check out 'The Bee Movie'..not as great, but really good!

ATM - worth for Vijay and the songs only...ok story and Namitha

...
+Vijay's sense of style and his dance

... I couldn't take my eyes off him in the 'Ellaappugazhum' song

...great dance...

Black - WOW! ...i can't believe i missed this movie ...Amitabh's role was great - i had never seen his movies before (and only seen him in smaller roles from KANK and others)...but when i saw him in this movie, i was amazed; his on-screen presence is great - he emotes oh so well...

...from a teacher to an old man...Rani Mukherjee's performance is also good...

Veer Zaara - nice love story...

From: Devar Magan on Tue Nov 13 8:16:16 2007.

kuppai hindi padangalai paarpavarellaam unmayaana tamilargala??

Enna ore comedy-a irukku! EKSI Laughing

hindi movies paakurathu perumainu sila peri niyaichittu irukaanga...

sila kuppai hindi padangalukku over-hype koduthu, awards fix panni attuliyam panraanga....

sites like sify and behindwoods create an impression that SRK and other hindi stars have a BIG following(like that of someone like AJITH) in chennai, which is false...

hindi padangalai naam othukka vendum.. sirantha padam vanthaal paarpathil tavaru illai.. but, chumma media-la hype irukkunu paarka koodaathu...

From: selvakumar on Tue Nov 13 8:21:48 2007. [Full View]

Devar Magan wrote:

sites like sify and behindwoods create an impression that SRK and other hindi stars have a BIG following(like that of someone like AJITH) in chennai, which is false...

yes.. Yes.. sify's jaalra to srk is well known
From: Kalyasi on Tue Nov 13 8:27:53 2007. [Full View]

Sila Hollwood muvies enakku pidithavai kadatha 1 varushathula

Saw 1,2 and 3
Illusionist
Final Dest 1 and 2 [FD 3 was bad FD 4 is even bad I mean ATM]
Goal 1
From: c4ramesh on Tue Nov 13 8:31:57 2007. [Full View]

Kalyasi wrote:

Sila Hollwood muvies enakku pidithavai kadatha 1 varushathula

Saw 1,2 and 3
Illusionist
Final Dest 1 and 2 [FD 3 was bad FD 4 is even bad I mean ATM]
Goal 1

The Highway accident scene was damn good. I used to think about it whenever I see a Truck carrying Lumber.

From: Kalyasi on Tue Nov 13 8:38:27 2007.

Sila Hollwood muvies enakku pidithavai kadatha 1 varushathula

Saw 1,2 and 3
Illusionist
Final Dest 1 and 2 [FD 3 was bad FD 4 is even bad I mean ATM]
Goal 1

The Highway accident scene was damn good. I used to think about it whenever I see a Truck carrying Lumber.

Yup and also the way Rory gets cut by electric lines.... It involves Logic and lotsa Physics to prove that these things are relly possible.

From: littlemaster1982 on Tue Nov 13 8:39:14 2007.

Final Dest 1 and 2 [FD 3 was bad FD 4 is even bad I mean ATM]

The Highway accident scene was damn good. I used to think about it whenever I see a Truck carrying Lumber.

I was even scared to ride a bike in Highway for some days

From: kannannn on Tue Nov 13 9:11:18 2007.

...yes...one of my favs this year...check out 'The Bee Movie'..not as great, but really good!

Yes, I saw the trailer of this one at Ratatouille. Looks interesting. Will check it out

From: c4ramesh on Tue Nov 13 15:11:50 2007. [Full View]

28 Days Later

You have to give it to this movie for just the first 10-15 minutes. Well, what�s so special? - Do you see amazing fight/stunt sequences/gory scenes [that you would associate with most Horror movies] with awing special effects and graphics? NO. You just see a single person � Yes that�s correct a single person. You see a single person [alone] in the busiest streets of London, in broad daylight, looking as perplexed as you are, asking where are all the people? � I was like WTF???! That was the creepiest moment for any horror film I have ever seen.

This movie [more accurately that scene] proves that you don�t always need gory scenes like what you see in today�s horror movies like SAW and Hostel to give you Goosebumps.

A great post-apocalyptic/apocalyptic film.

Cillian Murphy and Naomie Harris were great, especially Murphy! If you hadn�t watched this movie till now like me, go watch it!
From: c4ramesh on Wed Nov 14 10:03:52 2007. [Full View]

1408

Great horror movie. You will be as mad as John Cusack trying to figure out what is happening! John Cusack does a great job showing us the emotional trauma he is going through.
From: RC on Wed Nov 14 20:38:13 2007. [Full View]

Watched katradhu thamizh few weeks back. arumayaana padam. Jeeva was teriffic. I also happened to watch Director Ram talk to Madhan in Thiraipaarvai. I felt he is another director with substance.

tubetamil punniyathula(?) ATM paathen. Guru introduction paatuku dance nalla irundhadhu. Prasad scored better over Guru in acting. Shreya-in dialog-aal Vijay manam maaruvadhu kaathula poo. one thabaa paakalaam!
From: thilak4life on Thu Nov 15 6:55:37 2007. [Full View]

Rainman - Nice film, that I haven't revisited until yesterday. Tom Cruise's early years, you could see the gesturality that is to blossom, but still, a good performance, for the character was tailor made. Hoffman was good, and layered as an Autistism affected person, but one gets to realize how Kamal has made it multidimensional in "Guna", where he only gives in clues as to his condition than just read it out loud, it could either be Schizophrenia or Autism (although some don't buy it). The comparison ends there. Back to "Rainman", it's well made, sports an uncoventional soundtrack too. The childhood angle of Cruise left in jail by his dad, reminds of "Sleepers", where again, the kids have traumatic experiences, only here it's underplayed. Overall, the slefish angry young yuppie reformed over the journey with his 'rainman' brother, is certainly refreshing enough.

From: Roshan on Thu Nov 15 8:51:05 2007.

]Hoffman was good, and layered as an Autistism affected person, but one gets to realize how Kamal has made it multidimensional in "Guna", where he only gives in clues as to his condition than just read it out loud, it could either be Schizophrenia or Autism (although some don't buy it).

Tom Cruise's early years, you could see the gesturality that is to blossom, but still, a good performance, for the character was tailor made

True ! And I liked Tom Cruise over Hoffman in this movie.

From: Raikkonen on Fri Nov 16 1:49:12 2007. [Full View]

ATM - Vijay's show all around. We all know he is a great dancer, but here he has taken it to another level. He looks handsome. Shriya was bad, she looks good in songs but she is not so natural in acting.. they have wasted huge potentials of Namitha and Shakeela..
Thumbs in middle

From: selvakumar on Fri Nov 16 2:20:17 2007.

ATM - Vijay's show all around. We all know he is a great dancer, but here he has taken it to another level. He looks handsome. Shriya was bad, she looks good in songs but she is not so natural in acting.. they have wasted huge potentials of Namitha and Shakeela..
Thumbs in middle

Siva - Nice to see around

From: thilak4life on Fri Nov 16 2:25:46 2007. [Full View]

Kimi, you've just spilled the obvious, take it easy if eyes roll around on the transparency..
From: Sanjeevi on Fri Nov 16 3:44:57 2007. [Full View]

MindHunters

It has the same scene like a scane came in Apoorva Sagatharargal in which Appu Kamal kills Delhi Ganesh.
From: Kollywoodfan on Fri Nov 16 3:45:52 2007. [Full View]

Ring II. Not as good as the first, but satisfying nevertheless.
From: Devar Magan on Fri Nov 16 4:59:25 2007. [Full View]

Sanjeevi wrote:

MindHunters

It has the same scene like a scane came in Apoorva Sagatharargal in which Appu Kamal kills Delhi Ganesh.
its very difficult to guess the killer until the climax. but, it gives us very few clues.
From: kannannn on Fri Nov 16 10:18:49 2007. [Full View]

Guru: Caught it atlast thanks to Channel 4 (UK tholaikatchigalil mudhal muraiyaga..). The movie had an introduction by A. R. Rahman where he gave some interesting titbits. Nothing much to write about the movie itself, except for some great camera work (especially the one where Abhishek enters the courtyard to find Aishwarya on her swing set) and songs. The movie seemed more like a chronicle of Guru's life and times and at the end I was left wondering what the point was in the whole exercise (what was Vidya Balan doing there?). The climax was pathetic . All suyapradhabam and no substantive answers to the comitee's questions. And speaking of the comitee, hands down this comitee team must have given the worst acting in all of MR's movies. Especially that old lady in the team who shakes her head and removes her glasses as if on cue. MR - enna aachu ungalukku?

From: thilak4life on Sat Nov 17 0:51:33 2007.

Guru: Caught it atlast thanks to Channel 4 (UK tholaikatchigalil mudhal muraiyaga..). The movie had an introduction by A. R. Rahman where he gave some interesting titbits. Nothing much to write about the movie itself, except for some great camera work (especially the one where Abhishek enters the courtyard to find Aishwarya on her swing set) and songs. The movie seemed more like a chronicle of Guru's life and times and at the end I was left wondering what the point was in the whole exercise (what was Vidya Balan doing there?). The climax was pathetic Banging Head

. All suyapradhabam and no substantive answers to the comitee's questions. And speaking of the comitee, hands down this comitee team must have given the worst acting in all of MR's movies. Especially that old lady in the team who shakes her head and removes her glasses as if on cue. MR - enna aachu ungalukku?

I didn't like Guru, mainly because it was fake and pretentious, and more of an Adlabs product, even Mani endorsed, and opened up during the release and the hype,

very unlike of him. Mani did look to have taken sides for the character (which some fans of the film disagree,) which he avoided in Nayagan and Iruvar, which is what Mani is all about. Some bad acting, and bad 'sensational' (propagandist) dialogues (Anurag wrote a part of it, and it's very against Bachchans propaganda, and Reliance propaganda, later they changed the dialogues) Abhishek fans were already on cloud nine, hyping and overhyping it, with Reliance and Bachchans to back it. But I'm glad Mani made some profit here, and for all its shortcomings, a decent film, and proves why he couldn't get really bad for his faculties.

That being said, here's an interesting review by Equanimus,

From: Thirumaran on Sat Nov 17 0:53:15 2007.

I saw Aarya Movie.

emoticons are same as the above.

Replace Vijay with Madhavan..
Shreya with Bhavana..
Good with bad..
goof openings with choclate hero..

I am done

i saw atm

vjjjjjjjj

will you stop the same old openings? Evil or Very Mad

shreya

ur NOT bubbly Banging Head

over accting Mad

costume deigner yaaru Hammer

bgm was okay Crying or Very sad

song sequence was good Rolling Eyes

starting blade Banging Head

en mudi kaila vardhu dhaan baaki Banging Head

vj get a break and do some better movies Evil or Very Mad

From: thilak4life on Sat Nov 17 4:17:07 2007. [Full View]

Thevar Magan (Kalaignar Tv.)

From: Wibha on Sat Nov 17 5:07:09 2007.

sondhama edhayum yosika maatela

i saw atm

vjjjjjjjj

will you stop the same old openings? Evil or Very Mad

shreya

ur NOT bubbly Banging Head

over accting Mad

costume deigner yaaru Hammer

bgm was okay Crying or Very sad

song sequence was good Rolling Eyes

starting blade Banging Head

en mudi kaila vardhu dhaan baaki Banging Head

vj get a break and do some better movies Evil or Very Mad

I saw Aarya Movie.

emoticons are same as the above.

Replace Vijay with Madhavan..
Shreya with Bhavana..
Good with bad..
goof openings with choclate hero..

I am done Embarassed

ingayum remake dhaana

BTW aarya didn't have the normal opening maddy always has...........story was okay agreed..........BUT PUHLEESE...................maddy acted well

gimme a break

From: Thirumaran on Sat Nov 17 5:55:12 2007. [Full View]

Wibha wrote:

sondhama edhayum yosika maatela

Naan SW Engineer aakkum maami.
From: villan007 on Sat Nov 17 7:46:01 2007. [Full View]

Thirumaran wrote:

Wibha wrote:

sondhama edhayum yosika maatela

Naan SW Engineer aakkum maami.
From: joe on Sat Nov 17 12:25:11 2007. [Full View]

watched ATM

Average movie with poor execution in Directon ,Characterization and screen play.

Worst performance from many including Sheriya ,Namitha

Reasonably good plot wasted by poor screen play and lack of clarity of the director.

Vijay has done better than his usual stuff ,and as usual he rocked in dance ,but miserably failed in some parts of comedy imitating Rajini style.

Having said all above ,ATM is much better than Pokkiri ,atleast for me.

ATM may deserve a low response ..but still I don't understand the mega sucess of Pokkiri ..Pokkirikku ithu evvaLavo paravayilla.

From: MADDY on Sat Nov 17 13:14:12 2007.

vidya balan - Guru is shown as a person who is very self-centred......so Vidya balan was a contradiction to that character of Guru.....the "will u marry me sequence" and ending it with a "rakhi tying" is vintage mani

Climax is 100% reality.....If u read dhirubhai's life story, he was slapped a fine of Rs.60crores+ out of his Rs.40000000000 property for all his irregularities

movie is about how a confident human mind can overcome any obstacle.........if thats a worthless excercise

From: thilak4life on Sat Nov 17 13:26:45 2007. [Full View]

Maddy,

The climax could be real, but it's probably the most fake, and pretentious from what I see. Besides, since when we expect realism from Mani, we expect refinement and irony, the last scene didn't fit at all. But still nothing could beat Bombay's denouement. (okay, I'm playing the devil's advocate here)

[waiting to hear from Equanimus]

From: MADDY on Sat Nov 17 14:14:25 2007.

Maddy,

The climax could be real, but it's probably the most fake, and pretentious from what I see. Besides, since when we expect realism from Mani, we expect refinement and irony, the last scene didn't fit at all. But still nothing could beat Bombay's denouement. (okay, I'm playing the devil's advocate here)

[waiting to hear from Equanimus]

strangely, Bombay's ending was also the real one

........one difference is Mani predicted it in 1994......and the unity happened slowly upto 1998........i mean, the Hindus and Muslims in Mumbai joined hands together to stop any further riots......

.....and thats the end of Riot story in mumbai

.......isnt it real??

strangely, we feel only bad and sad things can happen in reality..........being pessimistic is not always being realistic

From: thilak4life on Sat Nov 17 14:20:47 2007.

........one difference is Mani predicted it in 1994......and the unity happened slowly upto 1998........i mean, the Hindus and Muslims in Mumbai joined hands together to stop any further riots...... Clap

strangely, Bombay's ending was also the real one
Laughing

.....and thats the end of Riot story in mumbai Very Happy

.......isnt it real??

strangely, we feel only bad and sad things can happen in reality..........being pessimistic is not always being realistic Wink

Oh, being pessimistic is not. But these films are messed up for sure. "Bombay" is of course the worst he got, not to say the film is bad (I mean, I haven't seen a bad Mani film yet, there are parts which I like for sure). But it goes without saying that I prefer films like "Alaipayauthey", or "Mouna Raagam", or "KM". Even my single most favorite Mani work, "Iruvar" isn't pessimistic, "Nayagan" isn't, many of 'em aren't. Are they?

From: avven on Sat Nov 17 14:25:39 2007. [Full View]

villan007 wrote:

Thirumaran wrote:

Wibha wrote:

sondhama edhayum yosika maatela

Naan SW Engineer aakkum maami.
From: Wibha on Sat Nov 17 16:07:41 2007. [Full View]

Thirumaran wrote:

Wibha wrote:

sondhama edhayum yosika maatela

Naan SW Engineer aakkum maami.

soringa kezhava theriyaama pochu ungalukku sondha thinking capacity 0 nu
From: equanimus on Sat Nov 17 17:29:45 2007. [Full View]

Thilak,
I've seen Guru only once (yet to revisit it, despite missing the first few minutes including the first song). So, I might not have the same things to say about the film over multiple viewings. I really liked the film, but am not comfortable calling myself a *fan* of the film, and don't want to sound too defensive about the film. But -- but, I don't buy the the criticism on the film in terms of its morality.

Firstly, I don't think it was a hagiography of Dhirubhai Ambani. Mani clearly fictionalized the material he has (which is bound to resemble one of these astonishingly successful entrepreneurs) with the various other elements like romance, love and friendship in his film. I think his vision was to chronicle the rise of an entrepreneur in a left-leaning nation (with all of his trademark "commercial elements") and not to document the rise of Dhirubhai Ambani. What's so questionable abou this, I don't get. And, I appreciate the way Mani treats his "biopic" films. They're no expos�s. He is sensitive to his protagonists and builds their stories around their personal lives. And here, it was especially commendable because the protagonist is a businessman, a man who is only interested in promoting himself. There's simply nothing to romanticise about him.
Secondly, I don't think Mani took sides with the protagonist here. To say this would be somewhat akin to say that Mani took sides with Anandan in Iruvar. The beauty of Mani's non-judgementality lies in the way he puts Anandan and Thamizh Chelvan on the same pedestal and observes them regardless of their ideologies (or, the lack of it in Anandan's case).

Now, Guru, I thought was a smart and mature film because as much as it's sensitive to his protagonist, it is not blind about him. Throughout the film, the only "reasons" offered to Gurubhai's deeds are his own interests. The film is not apologetic about his criminal activities. In this aspect, the depiction here is much more honest than in Nayagan. Where you hardly get to see Velu Naicker doing his business. And, what's more ironic than the same audience which empathised with a much bigger (in pure legal terms) criminal like Velu Naicker finds it hard to accept that a Gurubhai (whose crimes are far lesser in comparison) goes scot-free?
Many pointed out how the judgement scene is ridiculous. (I might agree about some of the lines spoken by the judges just before the judgement though! After all, the finale in such cases are often a matter of formality.) The truth, I think, is we've watched way too many films in which criminals are let go off just like that, and this was equated to that. Really, what other sort of judgement can one expect on a man as powerful as Gurubhai?
The final speech was Gurubhai just showing off his achievements, his reach among the mass ("public se kya darna sahab? main khud public hoon!"), manipulating the junta so as to cement their support for him and threateningly pointing out his inevitability -- as his photos are being clicked all over. When he gets up, he even turns around, poses for these camera and gestures with his hand before starting his speech. Again, Mani doesn't villainize him here either ("khada ho jaoon ya, iske liye bhi license chahiye?"). But the choice is again apt because that's what the film is about.

I think the court scenes in general are played out in an outright masala format, but they also had strong moments such as these. (It's worth mentioning that Nayagan even keeps out of a court scene like this.) The whole film is unabashedly mainstream film; most of the masala moments actually worked for me. The staging of the ending was a bit too upbeat and on a congratulatory note for me though. But again, that exactly is the reality.
From: thilak4life on Sat Nov 17 17:31:28 2007. [Full View]

"The shining" opening sequence, and followed by the interview. It's really scary than merely playing with Zombies (frankly, that doesn't do it for me.) The bacground opening score as we follow with an panoramic view of the yellow Volkswagen Beetle making its way towards the den, one key thing to note is the insignificance of the car with the geographical space, it's so void, and solitary. And, this film is full of such cues, I love reliving it again and again. However, I'm going to bed for I'm a bit stiff (now that I saw it)..
From: thilak4life on Sat Nov 17 17:49:59 2007. [Full View]

Equanimus,

Absorbed your post, will reply tomorrow.

From: c4ramesh on Sun Nov 18 1:28:07 2007.

"The shining" opening sequence, and followed by the interview. It's really scary than merely playing with Zombies (frankly, that doesn't do it for me.) The bacground opening score as we follow with an panoramic view of the yellow Volkswagen Beetle making its way towards the den, one key thing to note is the insignificance of the car with the geographical space, it's so void, and solitary. And, this film is full of such cues, I love reliving it again and again. However, I'm going to bed for I'm a bit stiff (now that I saw it)..

The Shining is an adaptation of Stephen king�s work right? He is great�.

I just saw 1408, it is great & CELL is under production I think�..

From: interz on Sun Nov 18 15:46:07 2007. [Full View]

Vel!?!? - review by an amateur

Ennappa padam, ithukku pathila palaya MGR double action padam parthirukkalame.

Hero Soorya, Kidaicha vaaypai kai vidalai, Village soorya great. City Soorya just OK.

Heroine Asin'am, thiramaisaali ponnu ean ippidi sathai illa characters choice pannura endu puriyala.

Comedy Kingu Vadivelu, ratham sinthamal comedy pannina nalla irukkum

Yuvan Shankaraja, Tamil M.A highlight, intha padathila bulb fuse.

Directoru Hari, Perarasu poola 1 Formula use panni evvalavu naal samalikka poorar??
From: Nerd on Sun Nov 18 22:27:37 2007. [Full View]

azhagiya tamil magan - I can't decide which is worse: ATM or vEl. I simply could not stand the last 30 mins or so. Juvenile, hackneyed and repulsive. I mean those scenes were unbelievably dumb. But fortunately the vijay/santhanam pair saves the first half. The director had a wonderful script. Yes, really! The protoganist has ESP and one of his *predictions* is he, himself is going to stab his girlfriend. With this kind of a story-line they could have done much much better. The CGI work was so bad, reminiscent of 60s fantasy movies. But I got my money's worth thanks to thanga thalaivi shreya. She was gorgeous. But too bad she had to act. Vijay as Guru was actually OK. He has improved leaps and bounds, but he totally spoiled it with his other character. Songs were pretty good and kELAmal indeed is THE best thanks again to shreya.

No country for old men - Probably the best film this year. The first 90 mins had me in the edge of my seat. But I could not comprehend the ending at the theater. In fact no one could. Some people were like what the ****! I couldnt fathom a couple of scenes towards the end, thanks to TLJ's heavy texan accent. I came home and read the screenplay to understand the ending, I still could not and been thinking over it for at least a day. Perhaps this movie is Coens' best, the obscure ending notwithstanding. Superb cinematography, terse/funny dialogs. Another astonishing thing is there was no BGM in the movie and still it sent chills down my spine!!

From: Kollywoodfan on Mon Nov 19 1:06:33 2007.

azhagiya tamil magan - I can't decide which is worse: ATM or vEl. I simply could not stand the last 30 mins or so. Juvenile, hackneyed and repulsive. I mean those scenes were unbelievably dumb. But fortunately the vijay/santhanam pair saves the first half. The director had a wonderful script. Yes, really! The protoganist has ESP and one of his *predictions* is he, himself is going to stab his girlfriend. With this kind of a story-line they could have done much much better. The CGI work was so bad, reminiscent of 60s fantasy movies. But I got my money's worth thanks to thanga thalaivi shreya. She was gorgeous. But too bad she had to act. Vijay as Guru was actually OK. He has improved leaps and bounds, but he totally spoiled it with his other character. Songs were pretty good and kELAmal indeed is THE best thanks again to shreya.

This is true. I was telling people that I have never in a while heard of a film where the hero sees himself killing the heroine. It was really a great opportunity for success. Sadly, Bharathan just let it go

From: cancer on Mon Nov 19 2:17:17 2007.

KF, he is in the industry for 20 years !

think .. think.. think.. where was the mistake

From: joe on Mon Nov 19 2:22:08 2007.

think .. think.. think.. where was the mistake Smile

Hopefully you are not assuming this Bharathan is the one who directed Devar magan

From: cancer on Mon Nov 19 2:28:07 2007.

think .. think.. think.. where was the mistake Smile

Hopefully you are not assuming this Bharathan is the one who directed Devar magan Laughing

no, i know that Bharathan is different.

wat u think.. this is his debt. movie,
appuram eppadi devar magan edutha Bharathan nnu assume pannuven..

and he is not alive.

From: joe on Mon Nov 19 2:41:00 2007. [Full View]

cancer wrote:

wat u think.. this is his debt. movie.

I don't know what you think either.. Debt movie ippo thaan vanthirukku .But 20 years-a field-la irukkaruna en sitraRivukku puriyalla

From: Kalyasi on Mon Nov 19 2:41:58 2007.

think .. think.. think.. where was the mistake Smile

Hopefully you are not assuming this Bharathan is the one who directed Devar magan Laughing

no, i know that Bharathan is different.

wat u think.. this is his debt. movie,
appuram eppadi devar magan edutha Bharathan nnu assume pannuven.. Mad

and he is not alive.

@ cancer Devar Magan a eduthathu Suresh Krishna

I know u r talking abt another director by the name Bharathan...

From: joe on Mon Nov 19 2:43:27 2007. [Full View]

Kalyasi wrote:

Devar Magan a eduthathu Suresh Krishna...

Devar magan directed by Bharathan ,who also directed Aavaram Poo.

From: Kalyasi on Mon Nov 19 2:45:56 2007.

wat u think.. this is his debt. movie.

I don't know what you think either.. Debt movie ippo thaan vanthirukku .But 20 years-a field-la irukkaruna en sitraRivukku puriyalla Huh?!

Assistant a thaan....

Appo ivaru help panni thaan Bangaram Telugu la mokkaya pochu nenaikaren...

Gilli, Dhool and Dhil la kooda sila mokka scenes irukkum ellam bhrathan oda idea pola

Ivanga ellam story a narrate pannum pothu nalla panniduvanga... Aana Screenplay la sothipiduvaanga... Really the Story and the theme was good thats why vijay wud have accepted to do this muvie... But edukum pothu sothapi irukaar bharathan...

From: Kalyasi on Mon Nov 19 2:47:03 2007. [Full View]

joe wrote:

Kalyasi wrote:

Devar Magan a eduthathu Suresh Krishna...

Devar magan directed by Bharathan ,who also directed Aavaram Poo.

Oh appadiya.. All this Time I thought it was Suresh Krishna!!!
From: joe on Mon Nov 19 2:48:01 2007. [Full View]

Kalyasi wrote:

Assistant a thaan....

20 Years-a assistant-a Interesting

From: cancer on Mon Nov 19 2:50:49 2007.

wat u think.. this is his debt. movie.

I don't know what you think either.. Debt movie ippo thaan vanthirukku .But 20 years-a field-la irukkaruna en sitraRivukku puriyalla Huh?!

avaru yerkanave 2 movie edukka muyandru ninru ponathu, one was with Paarthiban i guess.

From: cancer on Mon Nov 19 2:52:10 2007.

think .. think.. think.. where was the mistake Smile

Hopefully you are not assuming this Bharathan is the one who directed Devar magan Laughing

no, i know that Bharathan is different.

wat u think.. this is his debt. movie,
appuram eppadi devar magan edutha Bharathan nnu assume pannuven.. Mad

and he is not alive.

@ cancer Devar Magan a eduthathu Suresh Krishna

I know u r talking abt another director by the name Bharathan...

Devar Magan by veteran malayalaam director Bharathan.

From: cancer on Mon Nov 19 2:53:31 2007. [Full View]

joe wrote:

Kalyasi wrote:

Assistant a thaan....

20 Years-a assistant-a Interesting

JOe, Cine Industry la ithellam saathranaam. his bad time, thats it.
From: thilak4life on Mon Nov 19 2:53:53 2007. [Full View]

joe wrote:

Kalyasi wrote:

Devar Magan a eduthathu Suresh Krishna...

Devar magan directed by Bharathan ,who also directed Aavaram Poo.

Right.

But, From what I perceive, Bharathan directed a third of the movie at best, the final third looks to be Kamal's execution hands down. With all due respect, Bharathan's style was markedly missing as a whole, this I say from his 80s films I've seen.

From: joe on Mon Nov 19 2:55:28 2007.

wat u think.. this is his debt. movie.

I don't know what you think either.. Debt movie ippo thaan vanthirukku .But 20 years-a field-la irukkaruna en sitraRivukku puriyalla Huh?!

avaru yerkanave 2 movie edukka muyandru ninru ponathu, one was with Paarthiban i guess.

oh! appadiya

But ,avara partha he is less than 40 years old . 18 vayasuleye assit ayittara?

From: joe on Mon Nov 19 2:57:00 2007. [Full View]

Thilak,
Malayalam movie 'Vaishali' also directed by Bharathan?
From: Kalyasi on Mon Nov 19 2:59:20 2007. [Full View]

[quote="joe"]
cancer wrote:

joe wrote:

cancer wrote:

But ,avara partha he is less than 40 years old . 18 vayasuleye assit ayittara?

Irukalaam... avaru ESP ya pathi oru doctor a vechu explanation kudukarathu... Romba thamsa irunthuchu..... May be seekarome film industry kulla vanthathunaala Masala Padangaloda Ondri poitaaru pola

From: cancer on Mon Nov 19 3:01:52 2007.

Devar Magan a eduthathu Suresh Krishna...

Devar magan directed by Bharathan ,who also directed Aavaram Poo.

Right.

But, From what I perceive, Bharathan directed a third of the movie at best, the final third looks to be Kamal's execution hands down. With all due respect, Bharathan's style was markedly missing as a whole, this I say from his 80s films I've seen.

the one Arvindsaamy and Sridevi acted Devaraagam also his direction i think

From: thilak4life on Mon Nov 19 3:03:26 2007. [Full View]

joe wrote:

Thilak,
Malayalam movie 'Vaishali' also directed by Bharathan?

Yes, and a what a movie it was!!!
From: thilak4life on Mon Nov 19 3:10:33 2007. [Full View]

Cancer,

"Devaraagam" was a shoddy work. Perhaps Bharathan meant to deceive with deftness. Anyway, he was past his prime.

Ramesh,

I heard King had problems with Kubrick's "The Shining", and he made his own adaptation, which I haven't seen by the way.

From: Kollywoodfan on Mon Nov 19 3:10:41 2007.

I don't care if he was in the industry for 100 years. This was his debut film and despite all the pluses he had going for him, he managed to mess up. If you mean that the mistake was Vijay, I agree, maybe a small percent of the ATM fiasco was Vijay's fault. He couldn't differentiate as well as he should have between the two characters, but still if the role of Prasad was etched out properly (Vijay obviously didn't make up the comic side to Prasad - it was in the character) and the screenplay was a little tighter, he could have performed better. Therefore, the bigger faults lie with Bharathan.

think .. think.. think.. where was the mistake Smile

From: cancer on Mon Nov 19 3:20:40 2007.

i was not even talking abt Vijay's acting, for me the movie seems " etho avasara pattu edutha mathree thonuthu"
naan solla varathu ennanna, director kku avaroda viruppam pola edupatharkana free environment illainnu thonuchu.

think .. think.. think.. where was the mistake Smile

From: thilak4life on Mon Nov 19 7:13:52 2007. [Full View]

Zero, Kannannn, and Maddy,

Let's discuss Guru where it belongs
From: ajithfederer on Tue Nov 20 0:22:39 2007. [Full View]

The Godfather

The last scene where kay realizes that michael is infact the new Don Corleone when Al neri closes the door
From: Roshan on Tue Nov 20 4:51:47 2007. [Full View]

ajithfederer wrote:

The Godfather

The last scene where kay realizes that michael is infact the new Don Corleone when Al neri closes the door

Superb it is KaNNukuLLa innamum appadiyE irukku antha scene.
From: Woodie on Tue Nov 20 13:33:57 2007. [Full View]

INLAND EMPIRE

Weakest work of Lynch on date.(Eraserhead,a close second)
Absurd,boring and above all too lengthy.Took me 3 sessions to finish it through.
Atmosphere,visuals n lighting were terrific though(an experience only Lynch can provide)
From: tophilis on Wed Nov 21 10:22:46 2007. [Full View]

Better Off Dead starring John Cusack is a great 80s comedy like Beverly Hills Cop, Fletch, etc...
Actually they made this movie in tamil not long ago called Bathri starring Vijay which is said to be based on an old Aamir movie.

The movie is great and it dosnot include the senti and fight scenes seen in the indian version.
From: ajithfederer on Wed Nov 21 20:01:58 2007. [Full View]

Plains trains and automobiles

From: kannannn on Wed Nov 21 23:21:07 2007.

The last scene where kay realizes that michael is infact the new Don Corleone when Al neri closes the door Clap

The Godfather Not Worthy

Superb it is Clap

KaNNukuLLa innamum appadiyE irukku antha scene.

Not to mention his ever so slight nod before closing the door

On a related note, last week's 'The Independent' carried an interview with Coppola on the eve of the release of his latest film "Youth without Youth". The article details his tribulations over the years and also what "Godfather" and "Apocalypse Now" did to his career. A very insightful piece.
From the article:
"..after years clawing his way out of debt as a director-for-hire on studio films like 1997's John Grisham adaptation The Rainmaker, it's a return to more personal film-making." Shocked

From: littlemaster1982 on Wed Nov 21 23:53:55 2007. [Full View]

Guna in KTV. Who wrote the dialogues? Balakumaran??!!
From: Prabhu Ram on Thu Nov 22 0:00:18 2007. [Full View]

Yes. But there is a strong flavour of kootu-muyarchi in stunning lines like:
"abirAmi uLLe irukku.....ezuththellAm veLiyila irukku"
From: littlemaster1982 on Thu Nov 22 0:01:21 2007. [Full View]

Prabhu Ram wrote:

Yes. But there is a strong flavour of kootu-muyarchi in stunning lines like:
"abirAmi uLLe irukku.....ezuththellAm veLiyila irukku"

There are lot more in this film. Awesome dialogues
From: Roshan on Thu Nov 22 0:56:27 2007. [Full View]

Prabhu Ram wrote:

Yes. But there is a strong flavour of kootu-muyarchi in stunning lines like:
"abirAmi uLLe irukku.....ezuththellAm veLiyila irukku"

Hey Prabhu ! Great to see you
From: Prabhu Ram on Thu Nov 22 1:02:44 2007. [Full View]

Hi Roshan
From: equanimus on Thu Nov 22 2:21:01 2007. [Full View]

Prabhu Ram wrote:

Yes. But there is a strong flavour of kootu-muyarchi in stunning lines like:
"abirAmi uLLe irukku.....ezuththellAm veLiyila irukku"

That's one of the superb lines in Guna, and the way Kamal puts it strips it off even the little sophistication that is there to the line.

Any storyteller worth his salt when portraying a madman should be clear about where to draw the lines (or rather, not to draw any lines at all) in the depiction of the madman. In most films, the lines uttered by madmen are simply silly. But, when they try to make it sound meaningful, they go the full mile and make it sound as if it's the madman who knows better.

Not the ones in Guna. Guna's line here is revelatory to the sane audience (of the "oh boy, did he say that?!" variety), enables them to be more sensitive to him, but what's also true is that, ultimately, these are things only a madman would say. The lines are both mystical and obvious at once.

The last time I felt like this was in Chandra Sekhar Yeleti's Anukokunda Oka Roju. A fantastic film! Not that it's the last movie I saw, but heavily recommend it.
SPOILER ALERT. Pawan Malhotra plays (brilliantly) a madman-saint in the film (the film is not about him, but the portrayal is superbly eerie; it's because he's a completely mad, he's more dangerous) and in one of the scenes when he's caught by the police in a ganja case, he says, "when the two eyes of man produces one vision, why does his one mind produce so many thoughts?" The policeman who hear him say this is startled for a moment, but quickly recovers and slaps him straight on his face. Brilliant scene. END SPOILER.

From: ajithfederer on Thu Nov 22 2:24:14 2007.

Thats the best telugu movie i had seen Not Worthy

after Shiva ofcourse Smile

The last time I felt like this was in Chandra Sekhar Yeleti's Anukokunda Oka Roju. A fantastic film! Not that it's the last movie I saw, but heavily recommend it.
SPOILER ALERT. Pawan Malhotra plays (brilliantly) a madman-saint in the film (the film is not about him, but the portrayal is superbly eerie; it's because he's a completely mad, he's more dangerous) and in one of the scenes when he's caught by the police in a ganja case, he says, "when the two eyes of man produces one vision, why does his one mind produce so many thoughts?" The policeman who hear him say this is startled for a moment, but quickly recovers and slaps him straight on his face. Brilliant scene. END SPOILER.

From: Shakthiprabha on Thu Nov 22 11:28:29 2007. [Full View]

I SAW A DUMBBBBBBBBBB SICK MOVIE called

"Sujatha" in K-TV.

Cast: Sarita, Vijayan, Rajalakshmi etc
_____

I saw the clipping of my fav song

"nee varuvaay ena naan irunthEn..
en maranthaay ena naan ariyEn"

So just because that song was famous and it was my fav, and I like Rajalakshmi, I took the risk to see the movie.

NEGATIVITY OOZING OUT FROM EVERRRRRY FRAME.

One person dies by commiting suicide and another by getting chronic disease cancer.

Theyve taken ALLLLLLLLLLLLL PAIN to show how a person slowwwwwwwwwwwwwwwly suffers, emotional trauma they go thro, fear, hair shaving (brain tumour), crying, .....

Finally doc says she is OKEI... she gains consciousness CRIES THAT SHE IS OKEI.... and cured completely.... and after crying she dies

so much so that by the end of the movie....

A TIMID HEARTED PERSON LIKE ME, get immensely PUT DOWN.

________

So dear all

BE HAPPY ..and..

*** dont EVER SEE THIS MOVIE******
From: rocketboy on Thu Nov 22 12:51:39 2007. [Full View]

I,Robot
From: ajithfederer on Thu Nov 22 23:07:33 2007. [Full View]

Pollathavan -

Dhanush
From: sriranga on Fri Nov 23 2:52:12 2007. [Full View]

makkal en pakkam - ktv

satyaraj

From: vasanth2006 on Fri Nov 23 13:46:01 2007.

I SAW A DUMBBBBBBBBBB SICK MOVIE called

"Sujatha" in K-TV.

Cast: Sarita, Vijayan, Rajalakshmi etc
_____

I saw the clipping of my fav song

"nee varuvaay ena naan irunthEn..
en maranthaay ena naan ariyEn"

So just because that song was famous and it was my fav, and I like Rajalakshmi, I took the risk to see the movie.

This song is my fav also...who is the MD?......MSV? or IR? ( I guess it should be MSV)....

From: Kollywoodfan on Fri Nov 23 18:12:54 2007. [Full View]

Anbulla Rajinikanth

Nice movie

Great acting by Meena!!

From: Shakthiprabha on Sat Nov 24 4:19:19 2007.

vasanth2006 wrote:

This song is my fav also...who is the MD?......MSV? or IR? ( I guess it should be MSV)....

MSV

From: MADDY on Sat Nov 24 7:31:40 2007. [Full View]

Mudhal Mariyadhai - thamizh thirai kaviyam
From: Shakthiprabha on Sun Nov 25 2:06:14 2007. [Full View]

MADDY wrote:

Mudhal Mariyadhai - thamizh thirai kaviyam
From: Nerd on Sun Nov 25 13:27:20 2007. [Full View]

Dor - Superb! I never knew that Ayesha Takia could actually *act* In fact both the girls were mindblowing.. And I found Shreyas Talpade irritating
From: mareen on Sun Nov 25 17:24:47 2007. [Full View]

VEL... Not as good as people say it is ... same usual hari's Village movies... but i still like hari's thamirabharani ... to VEL... Vadivelu was OK in the movie, not many jokes... and Surya ... too many lengthy dialouges....

Vel not good as pholladhavan...
From: Kollywoodfan on Sun Nov 25 23:15:29 2007. [Full View]

Om Shanti Om

Very entertaining movie and interesting storyline. Loved the spooky bgm and nice songs!

Love SRK's performance & new girl Deepika definitely shows performance and is a simple beauty.

From: Kalyasi on Sun Nov 25 23:47:04 2007.

VEL... Not as good as people say it is ... same usual hari's Village movies... but i still like hari's thamirabharani ... to VEL... Vadivelu was OK in the movie, not many jokes... and Surya ... too many lengthy dialouges....

Vel not good as pholladhavan...

mareen wrote:

Correct... But Vadivelu was not at all tolerable....

From: Thalafanz on Mon Nov 26 11:17:50 2007.

Om Shanti Om

Very entertaining movie and interesting storyline. Loved the spooky bgm and nice songs!

Love SRK's performance & new girl Deepika definitely shows performance and is a simple beauty. Wink

Watched Saawariyaa????

From: Kollywoodfan on Mon Nov 26 14:54:17 2007. [Full View]

Nope not yet. Should I?
From: Sinthiya on Tue Nov 27 23:31:07 2007. [Full View]

Kollywoodfan wrote:

Nope not yet. Should I?

heard it's not doing so well here...I would still like to see this more than OSO...
From: crajkumar_be on Wed Nov 28 4:59:15 2007. [Full View]

Om Shanti Om - Wasn't as bad as a i feared
Timepass
The BGM was very good for Bollywood standards (Sandeep Chowta)

Cheeni Kum - Paadhi padathukku mel paakka mudiyala...
It was like watching a dialogue-only film in a RR theater!
Rape, nay absolute mutilation and liquidation of IR's music
From: joe on Wed Nov 28 5:02:12 2007. [Full View]

What is the name of the recent movie acted by son of VaijayanthiMala ?

I had seen first 30 mins ,which is quite OK.
From: littlemaster1982 on Wed Nov 28 5:44:47 2007. [Full View]

joe wrote:

What is the name of the recent movie acted by son of VaijayanthiMala ?

I had seen first 30 mins ,which is quite OK.

"Ninaithaale". Remake of the Telugu film "Anand".

From: joe on Wed Nov 28 5:53:09 2007.

What is the name of the recent movie acted by son of VaijayanthiMala ?

I had seen first 30 mins ,which is quite OK.

"Ninaithaale". Remake of the Telugu film "Anand".

Thanks LM

From: Woodie on Wed Nov 28 13:16:35 2007. [Full View]

The Mist(Frank Darabont)
Usual beaten to earth monster flick with a terrific ending
Quite disappointing as I was expecting something on the lines of Shawshank or green mile.
From: ajithfederer on Thu Nov 29 1:16:29 2007. [Full View]

I know what u did last summer
From: Shakthiprabha on Thu Nov 29 1:58:34 2007. [Full View]

wow movie af.

Can anyone tell me whats the climax of the movie "NINAITHALE" (telugu version of anand)

I did not watch the movie initially but happen to see an hour or so in between, and then had to go out (missing the last half an hour)

so whom does she marry ? ?
From: sivank on Thu Nov 29 2:56:19 2007. [Full View]

Panchavarnakili

I saw it for the first time even though I am very familiar with the songs. V/R music was great. Particularly the song "AZhagan Muruganidam aasai vaithen", mesmerised me.

Jayashanker in double role. Never thought JS can portray good acting. A very slim and beautiful KRV.

song 1. Thamizukkum amudhenru per
song 2. Azhqagan muruganidam aasai vaithen
song 3. Kannan varuvaan kadhai solluvaan
song 4. Avalukkum thamiz enru per

A good movie of the 60s.
From: crajkumar_be on Fri Nov 30 2:17:25 2007. [Full View]

Namaste London - Strictly 15 minutes (mudiyala da saami )

MalaikkOttai - Half an hour

Veeraappu - Full

Singapore la nalla padam DVD edhavadhu release pannungappa!
From: littlemaster1982 on Fri Nov 30 2:42:39 2007. [Full View]

Polladhavan - Easily one of the best films of the year
From: Prabhu Ram on Fri Nov 30 3:19:00 2007. [Full View]

crajkumar_be wrote:

Singapore la nalla padam DVD edhavadhu release pannungappa!
sattiyila irukkuradhudhAne agappaiyila varum
From: Roshan on Fri Nov 30 3:24:20 2007. [Full View]

Prabhu Ram wrote:

crajkumar_be wrote:

Singapore la nalla padam DVD edhavadhu release pannungappa!
sattiyila irukkuradhudhAne agappaiyila varum
From: joe on Fri Nov 30 3:40:42 2007. [Full View]

crajkumar_be wrote:

Singapore la nalla padam DVD edhavadhu release pannungappa!

Karnan DVD-la vanthirukku
From: NOV on Fri Nov 30 3:47:57 2007. [Full View]

littlemaster1982 wrote:

Polladhavan - Easily one of the best films of the year
is it?
i wanted to watchi this film but was told that it is very violent and not suitable for kids.

From: Sanjeevi on Fri Nov 30 4:08:04 2007.

is it?
i wanted to watchi this film but was told that it is very violent and not suitable for kids.

Polladhavan - Easily one of the best films of the year Thumbs Up!

so what? you are kid?

From: crajkumar_be on Fri Nov 30 4:11:45 2007. [Full View]

Prabhu Ram wrote:

crajkumar_be wrote:

Singapore la nalla padam DVD edhavadhu release pannungappa!
sattiyila irukkuradhudhAne agappaiyila varum

illa, inga makkalukku rasanai remba soopper...
usually inga serndhu oru 3-4 films release aachunna, adhula vadikatti mattamaanadhu dhaan theater la release pannuvaanga.. sameebathula vandha sumaaraana DVD/VCD kooda veettu pakkathula irukkara library la varla...
From: crajkumar_be on Fri Nov 30 4:12:11 2007. [Full View]

joe wrote:

Karnan DVD-la vanthirukku

nextu Mustafa trip
From: NOV on Fri Nov 30 4:16:04 2007. [Full View]

Sanjeevi wrote:

so what? you are kid?

I wanted to take my kids for the film.
From: joe on Fri Nov 30 4:20:05 2007. [Full View]

crajkumar_be wrote:

sameebathula vandha sumaaraana DVD/VCD kooda veettu pakkathula irukkara library la varla...

Here most of the lending library owners(chinese) don't know which Tamil movie to buy ..They used to keep few copies of each Tamil VCDs ,but they don't know which movie will have demand .

My nearby library have only one copy of Kreedom VCD ,but have 3 copies of TheeNagar
From: rocketboy on Fri Nov 30 11:57:50 2007. [Full View]

Dead of night, Went the day Well ?
From: Kollywoodfan on Fri Nov 30 14:05:00 2007. [Full View]

Billa

Rajini simply rocks and I can't wait to see Ajith carry out this awesome role! Can't wait.

Full Billa movie
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-4144599997107860475
From: ajithfederer on Fri Nov 30 14:05:30 2007. [Full View]

thanks kolly
From: Kollywoodfan on Fri Nov 30 14:06:32 2007. [Full View]

welcome
From: crajkumar_be on Sat Dec 1 12:36:45 2007. [Full View]

Oram Po

The spate of horrendous movies continues....
Left at the interval. Actually could have left much earlier...
Went with family and it was absolutely embarrassing to watch it with my parents

P.S: The script was actually OK (compared to the other aspects in this film) but with bad acting (Arya! mucks up yet again), indifferent music, pretentious execution and utterly cheap, crass and vulgar dialogues, the script couldn't save the movie...
From: ajithfederer on Sat Dec 1 12:39:18 2007. [Full View]

Rajinis Billa
From: joe on Sat Dec 1 12:55:53 2007. [Full View]

crajkumar_be wrote:

Oram Po

Yen intha kolai veRi CR?
From: Prabhu Ram on Sat Dec 1 13:20:19 2007. [Full View]

crajkumar_be wrote:

Oram Po

Oh ! The trailer looked pretty interesting and I was sort of looking forward to this film. Sad to know it is a dud. Really surprised about the crassness. Usually women directors are a natural check against this sort of thing.

From: joe on Sat Dec 1 13:25:27 2007.

Oh ! The trailer looked pretty interesting and I was sort of looking forward to this film. Sad to know it is a dud. Really surprised about the crassness. Usually women directors are a natural check against this sort of thing.

Oram Po

oh! antha padama

CR trailor paarthu yemanthuttaru

From: equanimus on Sat Dec 1 13:27:43 2007.

The spate of horrendous movies continues....
Left at the interval. Actually could have left much earlier...
Went with family and it was absolutely embarrassing to watch it with my parents Embarassed

Oram Po

P.S: The script was actually OK (compared to the other aspects in this film) but with bad acting (Arya! mucks up yet again), indifferent music, pretentious execution and utterly cheap, crass and vulgar dialogues, the script couldn't save the movie...

Don't tell me, Bala! I was planning to go to Hosur and watch the film if it wasn't going to come to B'lore in a couple of weeks.

From: littlemaster1982 on Sat Dec 1 13:31:23 2007. [Full View]

Itthanai per expect panna padam ippadi aagi pOche
From: thilak4life on Sat Dec 1 13:32:37 2007. [Full View]

Goddamn! So, another bad film, duh!!!!!

(anyway, Tamil naatu Aato drivers pathi padam-na vulgur-a thaan edukkanum!)

Get me a DV, I will shoot a better film..
From: equanimus on Sat Dec 1 13:37:11 2007. [Full View]

Really! oru vengalakkinnam kooda kedaiyAdhA, Bala? I definitely expected something above average from Pushkar-Gayathri duo after I saw the trailers.
From: crajkumar_be on Sat Dec 1 23:41:44 2007. [Full View]

Equanimus and others,
Maybe i am too harsh as my reaction had a lot to do with my discomfort watching it with my parents. So, ennudaya saadal maybe overboard and you might perhaps not agree with it when you watch the film.

And Thilak is right, auto drivers pathi padam na "vulgar"-a thaan irukkanum. And i'm all for cuss words in Tamil films and honest handling of sexuality. And death to Victorian prudishness. However this one has too much toilet humor.
Like i said, the script was OK but Arya-kum acting-kum remba dhooram nu marupadiyum prove pannittaapla. The acting of the supporting cast is also nothing much to write about.
For e.g Arya and his sister can't speak Madras Thamizh for nuts. The humor is OK in a few places...
Music pathi, the less said, the better...
Padam full-a paathavanga second half pathi sollunga...
From: crajkumar_be on Sat Dec 1 23:44:00 2007. [Full View]

joe wrote:

crajkumar_be wrote:

Oram Po

Yen intha kolai veRi CR?

veetla Vel polaam nu sonnaanga, naan dhan argue panni indha padathukku kootittu ponen

P.S: I still think this is a better choice than Vel!!

From: MADDY on Sun Dec 2 0:09:38 2007.

Maybe i am too harsh as my reaction had a lot to do with my discomfort watching it with my parents. So, ennudaya saadal maybe overboard and you might perhaps not agree with it when you watch the film.

Padam full-a paathavanga second half pathi sollunga...

- reminds me of my experience watching BOYS.......i saw FDSS with my periappa

(through Lions club ticket).........next day when he went to office and tld abt this, eryone were like "appanum, pullayum serndhu paakkura padam-aya adhu....

.......my periappa till now, doesent watch movies which i recommend

......

Vel would have been a better choice for family.......

......sad to know, GVP didnt impress in Orampo

From: Roshan on Sun Dec 2 1:13:39 2007.

Equanimus and others,
Maybe i am too harsh as my reaction had a lot to do with my discomfort watching it with my parents. So, ennudaya saadal maybe overboard and you might perhaps not agree with it when you watch the film.

And Thilak is right, auto drivers pathi padam na "vulgar"-a thaan irukkanum. And i'm all for cuss words in Tamil films and honest handling of sexuality. And death to Victorian prudishness. However this one has too much toilet humor.
Like i said, the script was OK but Arya-kum acting-kum remba dhooram nu marupadiyum prove pannittaapla. The acting of the supporting cast is also nothing much to write about.
For e.g Arya and his sister can't speak Madras Thamizh for nuts. The humor is OK in a few places...
Music pathi, the less said, the better...
Padam full-a paathavanga second half pathi sollunga...

Arya-va nambi sila pEr irukaanga

paakalaam enna aaguthunnu

BTW, is Pooja the heroine of this movie?

From: Roshan on Sun Dec 2 1:22:04 2007. [Full View]

MADDY wrote:

Vel would have been a better choice for family....... ......sad to know, GVP didnt impress in Orampo

Saw a few scenes in last week's "Hasini Pesumpadam". Though it sounded a 'typical' Hari style village subject, Surya's performance was quite interesting - kuRippA antha police station scen - where he comes with a gang and informs Kalabavan that his factory has caught fire. Dialogues and the way Surya renders it were quite remarkable.

"Eppadi erinjuthunnu inspector kEttA - kAkka electric wire-la ukkAnthu, athunala leak aagi - erinjuthunnu complain pOdunga. Inspector kAkka mEla case pOduvAra, electric kambi mEla case pOduvaara (with a nakkal smile). KAkkA eppadi irunthuthunnu kEtta - nallA kaRuppA irunthunnu sollunga.. appathAn inspector ozhunga pidippAr "KaakkA"
From: rocketboy on Sun Dec 2 2:04:14 2007. [Full View]

Scott of the Antarctic
From: equanimus on Sun Dec 2 2:48:23 2007. [Full View]

Bala,
Yeah, I got how bad it was for you from your first post! I was more responding to Thilak's "Get me a DV, I will shoot a better film.." remark, actually, but ended up asking you in rhetoric the same question.

Anyway, there's kallUri coming next week. It can't get better than that. It is in any case a first-day film for me.
From: thilak4life on Sun Dec 2 4:26:24 2007. [Full View]

I haven't seen "Oram po" yet. But in general, people call it a 'time pass' and no big shakes (as expected)...

BTW, periyAvAlAm Polladhavan paarthingala? Few words on the film if you have..

From: Sanjeevi on Sun Dec 2 4:41:05 2007.

I wonder why you people is underratting VEL eventhough it is clear winner in diwali race at BO not only in TN but overseas too. IMO VEL is good entertainer and i agree with majority tamil people.

Oram Po

Yen intha kolai veRi CR? Smile

veetla Vel polaam nu sonnaanga, naan dhan argue panni indha padathukku kootittu ponen Laughing

P.S: I still think this is a better choice than Vel!! Razz

From: Sanjeevi on Sun Dec 2 4:45:44 2007. [Full View]

Kannamoochi Eenada
From: Prabhu Ram on Sun Dec 2 4:49:08 2007. [Full View]

Just came back from Beowulf IMAX 3D.
Words to note are the last two. Fantastic experience. Overwhelmed
The content itself isn't too bad either and has been handled well. Robert Zemeckis...still got it

oor ulagam enna dhaan thittinaalum , including ishta deivam Charlie Kaufman, Hollywood Hollywood dhaan ! They know their masAla.

PS: YaaruyyA indha Alan Silvestri...whenever I feel the score is good and I stay on to read the credits, this name appears.
From: thilak4life on Sun Dec 2 4:49:09 2007. [Full View]

The director Priya kept stressing "Family movie" some million times in some million shows!

Indha madhiri solliyE padatha eppadiyAdhu ottalAm-nu mudivu pannitanga pola!
From: thilak4life on Sun Dec 2 4:50:11 2007. [Full View]

Quote:

oor ulagam enna dhaan thittinaalum , including ishta deivam Charlie Kaufman, Hollywood Hollywood dhaan ! They know their masAla.

thalaivar padam yeppo release-u?

PR, where you saw Beowulf by-the-by?
From: Sanjeevi on Sun Dec 2 4:58:16 2007. [Full View]

thilak4life wrote:

The director Priya kept stressing "Family movie" some million times in some million shows!

Indha madhiri solliyE padatha eppadiyAdhu ottalAm-nu mudivu pannitanga pola!

Mokkai-ku meaning theriyathavanga intha padam pArkalAm
From: Agni on Sun Dec 2 5:03:22 2007. [Full View]

BILLA...BILLA...BILLA

From: Prabhu Ram on Sun Dec 2 5:13:23 2007.

oor ulagam enna dhaan thittinaalum , including ishta deivam Charlie Kaufman, Hollywood Hollywood dhaan ! They know their masAla.

Quote:

thalaivar padam yeppo release-u?

imdb says it is in post-production. He has you by the title, as always... Smile

Do read the plot summary too.

thilak4life wrote:

PR, where you saw Beowulf by-the-by?

I am in San Deigo now and watched it Edwards Cinemas, one of the earliest cinemas that screened IMAX films.

As a side note, as if to match the film, everything was mega. Small coke kEttA oru thookkuchatti niRaiya kuduthaan. Large kEttA andA niRaiyA kuduppAn pOla appidinnu ninaichittu pOnEn. pakkathu seat-la oruthan oru periya bucket-la popcorn vachittu ukkAndhirundhaan Smile

I removed the 3d glasses to confirm I was seeing it right ! adhai eppidi 2 maNi nErathula saaptaannu enakku. As AvinAshi says: "oru varusham time kuduthaalum ennAla mudiyAdhu".

From: thilak4life on Sun Dec 2 5:25:23 2007.

read the plot summary too.

Quote:

By seamlessly blending together subjective point-of-views with traditional narrative structures, writer/director Charlie Kaufman has created a world of superbly unsteady footing. His richly developed cast of characters flutter between moments of warm intimacy and frightful insecurity, creating a script that brings to life all the complex and beautiful nuances of shared life and artistic creation. Synecdoche, New York is as its definition states: a part of the whole or the whole used for the part, the general for the specific, the specific for the general.

Kaufman's debut as a director will be interesting here...

Quote:

As a side note, as if to match the film, everything was mega. Small coke kEttA oru thookkuchatti niRaiya kuduthaan. Large kEttA andA niRaiyA kuduppAn pOla appidinnu ninaichittu pOnEn. pakkathu seat-la oruthan oru periya bucket-la popcorn vachittu ukkAndhirundhaan Smile

I removed the 3d glasses to confirm I was seeing it right ! adhai eppidi 2 maNi nErathula saaptaannu enakku. As AvinAshi says: "oru varusham time kuduthaalum ennAla mudiyAdhu".

Bloody silly fellows, I say!

From: littlemaster1982 on Sun Dec 2 5:30:17 2007.

I removed the 3d glasses to confirm I was seeing it right ! adhai eppidi 2 maNi nErathula saaptaannu enakku. As AvinAshi says: "oru varusham time kuduthaalum ennAla mudiyAdhu".

From: MADDY on Sun Dec 2 6:07:55 2007.

I removed the 3d glasses to confirm I was seeing it right ! adhai eppidi 2 maNi nErathula saaptaannu enakku. As AvinAshi says: "oru varusham time kuduthaalum ennAla mudiyAdhu".

neenga kounder fan-a?? kamal fan-a???

From: Prabhu Ram on Sun Dec 2 6:18:27 2007. [Full View]

thilak4life wrote:

Bloody silly fellows, I say!

MADDY wrote:

neenga kounder fan-a?? kamal fan-a?
oru rasiganukku indha maadhiri sANsO sAisO kodukka koodAdhu....rendaiyumE pOrukkikkuvAnungO
From: joe on Sun Dec 2 6:22:05 2007. [Full View]

Prabhu Ram wrote:

oru rasiganukku indha maadhiri sANsO sAisO kodukka koodAdhu....rendaiyumE pOrukkikkuvAnungO

Aama ..keragam pudichavanunga
From: MADDY on Sun Dec 2 6:25:16 2007. [Full View]

Prabhu Ram wrote:

oru rasiganukku indha maadhiri sANsO sAisO kodukka koodAdhu....rendaiyumE pOrukkikkuvAnungO

condision-a seivaanga kerakku pudichavanunga
From: Roshan on Sun Dec 2 6:39:49 2007. [Full View]

Prabhu Ram wrote:

MADDY wrote:

neenga kounder fan-a?? kamal fan-a?
oru rasiganukku indha maadhiri sANsO sAisO kodukka koodAdhu....rendaiyumE pOrukkikkuvAnungO
From: equanimus on Sun Dec 2 14:47:52 2007. [Full View]

Prabhu Ram wrote:

PS: YaaruyyA indha Alan Silvestri...whenever I feel the score is good and I stay on to read the credits, this name appears.

Thomas Newman is the one for me. That is, he has *always* made me sit up and take notice! There's a characteristically "non-normative" quality in his scores.

His wonderful, sublime score for 'Road To Perdition' is one for the ages in my books. (Of course, his score for 'American Beauty' was superb too.)

From: ajithfederer on Sun Dec 2 14:55:08 2007.

Ingaeyum adhai prechanai than. No wonder obesity is a major health issue in America...

oor ulagam enna dhaan thittinaalum , including ishta deivam Charlie Kaufman, Hollywood Hollywood dhaan ! They know their masAla.

Quote:

thalaivar padam yeppo release-u?

imdb says it is in post-production. He has you by the title, as always... Smile

Do read the plot summary too.

PR, where you saw Beowulf by-the-by?

I removed the 3d glasses to confirm I was seeing it right ! adhai eppidi 2 maNi nErathula saaptaannu enakku. As AvinAshi says: "oru varusham time kuduthaalum ennAla mudiyAdhu".

From: Prabhu Ram on Sun Dec 2 15:13:44 2007.

PS: YaaruyyA indha Alan Silvestri...whenever I feel the score is good and I stay on to read the credits, this name appears.

Thomas Newman is the one for me. Smile

That is, he has *always* made me sit up and take notice! There's a characteristically "non-normative" quality in his scores.

His wonderful, sublime score for 'Road To Perdition' is one for the ages in my books. (Of course, his score for 'American Beauty' was superb too.)

Oho. Yeah I recall American Beauty. I am not a keen follower of musical score in phoren films. But some films (like Kill Bill) just draw your attention. Some other films, you are not completely drawn by the music per se, but feel that it matches what you see. And many times I noticed the name Silvestri. I see now that he is a Robert Zemeckis regular: Forrest Gump, Romancing the Stone, Castaway.

From: Wibha on Sun Dec 2 15:18:09 2007. [Full View]

kannamoozhi eanada :- kinda exaggerated but was funny

sathyaraj prithviraj was hilarious

prithviraj speaks iyer tamizh sathyaraj morachufies

movie cud've been done better
From: thilak4life on Sun Dec 2 15:26:53 2007. [Full View]

In terms of hollywood film scores, other than Thomas newman, John williams, or Hans Zimmer, I much like Clint Mansell, and Philip glass, they made me sit up and take notice of such characteristic music. Gustavo Santaollola's Guitar (and Charango, I learn) usage is probably one of the latest addictions!

As for the first non-Thamizh composer who made me download the whole discography, it's Ennio morricone...
From: thilak4life on Sun Dec 2 15:30:41 2007. [Full View]

Quote:

But some films (like Kill Bill) just draw your attention.

Brilliant soundtrack! Once again a couple of Ennio magic does it for me.
From: thilak4life on Sun Dec 2 15:41:53 2007. [Full View]

BTW, QT's Death proof has an important character (Abernathy) with cell phone ringer tone of Elle driver's whistle, called as "Twisted nerve"(?) composed by Herrman(?) The irony was the self-referentiality fits in context of the characterization than just spewing out a non sequitur.

From: equanimus on Sun Dec 2 15:48:49 2007.

PS: YaaruyyA indha Alan Silvestri...whenever I feel the score is good and I stay on to read the credits, this name appears.

Thomas Newman is the one for me. Smile

Oho. Yeah I recall American Beauty. I am not a keen follower of musical score in phoren films. But some films (like Kill Bill) just draw your attention.

Same here, Prabhu Ram. "My books" are rather thin too! I just know of the usual suspects like John Williams; or, Ennio Morricone though he's not really Hollywood. But, there are some scores that truly move you, or "hit the spot," so to say. 'Road To Perdition' was one such. (I used to play the title score over and over again.) I am very fond of the film too, by the by, I think it's very underrated.

I see now that he is a Robert Zemeckis regular: Forrest Gump, Romancing the Stone, Castaway.

Yeah, I too saw that just now.

From: thilak4life on Sun Dec 2 15:55:56 2007. [Full View]

Quote:

'Road To Perdition' was one such. (I used to play the title score over and over again.) I am very fond of the film too, by the by, I think it's very underrated.

Glad to hear that. I love the film too. The cinematography is the other remarkable aspect of the film. Sam Mendes' work here is truly underrated...
From: thilak4life on Sun Dec 2 16:02:53 2007. [Full View]

BTW, I saw the ending coming, all the more for Hall's mise-en-scene in the denouement of his different films (AB, and BCATSD) It sets up nicely for the end of the main characters..

From: equanimus on Sun Dec 2 16:08:47 2007.

'Road To Perdition' was one such. (I used to play the title score over and over again.) I am very fond of the film too, by the by, I think it's very underrated.

Quote:

Glad to hear that. I love the film too. The cinematography is the other remarkable aspect of the film.

Oh, absolutely! Conrad Hall's work here is truly a masterwork in every sense. And, it is also deeply organic to the film.

Sam Mendes' work here is truly underrated...

Very much. It's a bit shameful to admit, but I never managed to catch 'Jarhead'.

From: thilak4life on Sun Dec 2 16:12:54 2007. [Full View]

"Jarhead" is an interesting film, Equanimus. Least favorite of SM's work, and haven't revisited it at all. It's not a typical war movie (as with RTP is not a typical "Authentic" mobster movie, or AB is an atypical romantic-drama)
From: equanimus on Sun Dec 2 17:02:05 2007. [Full View]

Ok, here's the opening sequence I am talking about. Fabulous piece of music, I say! (I'm listening to this after a long time.) And, of course, Hall's cinematography is sublime in every frame of the film.
From: Sinthiya on Sun Dec 2 21:59:56 2007. [Full View]

Vel...
Though I didn't enjoy the songs as much in the song, I enjoyed the movie...

Surya's acting is really good ...worth it to just see his performance...
From: Raikkonen on Mon Dec 3 2:12:30 2007. [Full View]

Vidiyum Varai Kathiru and Ithu Namma Aalu..
Tremendous
From: Sanjeevi on Mon Dec 3 2:25:07 2007. [Full View]

Chain Reaction
From: Kollywoodfan on Mon Dec 3 4:50:53 2007. [Full View]

Vel

Very enjoyable movie. Surya steals the show and looks as dashing as ever. Personally, I loved the rustic Surya more than the city guy. Asin was ok and she looked pretty throughout. Her chemistry with Surya wasn't as good in this movie as it was in Ghajini.

Despite a good story, this movie definitely isn't in the same league as Hari's other movies, like Saamy and Thamizh. I felt the screenplay could have been tighter. I didn't like any of the songs, except Ayiram Jannal because of the cute picturization.

From: thilak4life on Mon Dec 3 6:27:12 2007.

Ok, here's the opening sequence I am talking about. Fabulous piece of music, I say! (I'm listening to this after a long time.) And, of course, Hall's cinematography is sublime in every frame of the film.

Oppice-la blocked! But I could recollect the sequence. I thought the young boy was excellent too, the "detachment" from his father was captured really well..

From: littlemaster1982 on Mon Dec 3 11:03:25 2007. [Full View]

Leon
Chak De India
From: littlemaster1982 on Tue Dec 4 11:51:00 2007. [Full View]

Collateral
From: rocketboy on Tue Dec 4 12:02:59 2007. [Full View]

Nicholas Nickleby
From: thilak4life on Tue Dec 4 12:05:15 2007. [Full View]

Viridiana - Excellent! and what's the word, blasphemy, no suprise there really...
From: NOV on Tue Dec 4 20:17:45 2007. [Full View]

Mohamed bin Thuqlaq
From: Roshan on Wed Dec 5 2:24:33 2007. [Full View]

Derailed (on Star Movies).

I dont understand why on earth Gautham Menon wanted to remake this movie ?
From: thilak4life on Wed Dec 5 2:52:17 2007. [Full View]

Roshan wrote:

Derailed (on Star Movies).

I dont understand why on earth Gautham Menon wanted to remake this movie ?

Infidelity, betrayal, double crossing - All the ingredients to churn out a decent thriller..if only..

(haven't seen the original by the way)

As for good thrillers, let me mention "Anukokunda oka roja" again - a very moderate cast, and nothing out of oridinary plot. But the execution just elevates it.

From: Roshan on Wed Dec 5 2:59:37 2007.

Derailed (on Star Movies).

I dont understand why on earth Gautham Menon wanted to remake this movie ? Mad

Infidelity, betrayal, double crossing - All the ingredients to churn out a decent thriller..if only.. Razz

(haven't seen the original by the way)

I have not seen PKMC, but the original is

The element of 'thrill' is not there at all. Making, casting, performances - everything is pretty ordinary.

From: joe on Wed Dec 5 3:11:28 2007. [Full View]

NOV wrote:

Mohamed bin Thuqlaq

Nov,
If you have some idea about indian politics especially indira Ghandi period ,you could have enjoyed it much better ..hilarious political satire

From: Prabhu Ram on Wed Dec 5 3:51:20 2007.

Nov,
If you have some idea about indian politics especially indira Ghandi period ,you could have enjoyed it much better ..hilarious political satire Smile

Mohamed bin Thuqlaq Rolling Eyes

P1: Pradhamar En America sella vEndum
Cho: Naan America paarkka vEndAmA ?

From: equanimus on Wed Dec 5 4:17:11 2007.

Nov,
If you have some idea about indian politics especially indira Ghandi period ,you could have enjoyed it much better ..hilarious political satire Smile

Mohamed bin Thuqlaq Rolling Eyes

P1: Pradhamar En America sella vEndum
Cho: Naan America paarkka vEndAmA ?

ROTFL

A press reporter: Hindi'yai dEsiya mozhi Akkuvadhai paRRi ungaL karuththu?
Thuglak: uyarvadhaRku adhu dhAn vazhi!
The press reporter: yAr uyarvadhaRku?
Thuglak: Hindi engiRa mozhi uyarvadhaRku!

Biting, irreverent, absurdist and hilarious satire.

From: NOV on Wed Dec 5 10:54:41 2007. [Full View]

agree with you guys that there were some funny one-liners. funny, not witty.
but most jokes fell flat.

and the overall film was like a stage play. thank god cho didnt direct any more films after this. how did it do at the BO?
From: thilak4life on Wed Dec 5 11:01:37 2007. [Full View]

NOV wrote:

agree with you guys that there were some funny one-liners. funny, not witty.
but most jokes fell flat.

None of the supposed "jokes" created the intended effect. However, it's a good Satire overall which was written well for the most part. Cho should have done more like this.

From: littlemaster1982 on Wed Dec 5 12:21:42 2007.

and the overall film was like a stage play. thank god cho didnt direct any more films after this. how did it do at the BO?

agree with you guys that there were some funny one-liners. funny, not witty.
but most jokes fell flat. Rolling Eyes

Because the movie was a stage play originally. He hosted the play few years back and didn't change a single dialogue.

From: NOV on Wed Dec 5 21:48:55 2007. [Full View]

many stage plays have been made as films, from cinema's early days right up to visu/sv sekhar periods.
but they dont appear two dimensional which is very important for cinema medium.

saw VEL last night.
story in one line: twins separated at birth exchange places to teach lessons. :yawn: :snooze:
From: crajkumar_be on Wed Dec 5 22:25:19 2007. [Full View]

Polladhavan.
nalla dhaan irukku... thevayatra sila amsangal thavira, well executed...

Thambi Thanusu

G.V Prakash (exception: "padichu paathen..", song and choreography )

Karunas - This guy is much better than the overrated Santhanam...

From: crajkumar_be on Wed Dec 5 22:46:56 2007.

None of the supposed "jokes" created the intended effect. However, it's a good Satire overall which was written well for the most part. Cho should have done more like this.

Yes! idhu varaikkum Cho adicha "joke" onnuku kooda enakku sirippu vandhadhe illa.. (anybody mimicking Cho cracks me up, however

From: Shakthiprabha on Wed Dec 5 23:07:48 2007.

A press reporter: Hindi'yai dEsiya mozhi Akkuvadhai paRRi ungaL karuththu?
Thuglak: uyarvadhaRku adhu dhAn vazhi!
The press reporter: yAr uyarvadhaRku?
Thuglak: Hindi engiRa mozhi uyarvadhaRku!
ROTFL

Biting, irreverent, absurdist and hilarious satire.

Very very true. I enjoyed this movie to the very last drop. Satire strewn everywhere with sarcasm at its best. Dialogues were so carefully sugar coated with bitter medicines beneath.

Movie did not have jokes/wit which makes u laugh mindlessly, but has bare truths as dialogues with enourmous pinch of salt, which ur INTELLECT applauds.

I REALLY WISHED cho had directed more movies.

When I was done with the movie, I had the effect of READING A WONDERFULLY COMPOSED ENGLISH NOVEL

P1: Pradhamar En America sella vEndum
Cho: Naan America paarkka vEndAmA ?

ROTFL

From: kannannn on Wed Dec 5 23:24:10 2007. [Full View]

thilak4life wrote:

Viridiana - Excellent! and what's the word, blasphemy, no suprise there really...

Jorge: I knew the first time I met you that we would be playing cards

Stark and bleak in a masterful way

From: kannannn on Wed Dec 5 23:32:38 2007.

many stage plays have been made as films, from cinema's early days right up to visu/sv sekhar periods.
but they dont appear two dimensional which is very important for cinema medium.

Agree that the movie lacks any production values whatsoever. Cho in his own self-deprecating style has said that he finds the idea of him being a movie director preposterous.

OTOH, I have always loved his plays (which BTW are available for purchase online, if you can tolerate the loud recording). It is not so much his dialogues that impress me as the way he delivers them, especially in 'arasialvathy' roles. 'Nermai Urangum Neram' is my pick of the lot.

From: Roshan on Thu Dec 6 0:31:49 2007.

[b]This guy is much better than the overrated Santhanam...[/b

Polladhavan.
nalla dhaan irukku... thevayatra sila amsangal thavira, well executed...

Thambi Thanusu Thumbs Up!

G.V Prakash Hammer

(exception: "padichu paathen..", song and choreography Laughing

)

Karunas - Laughing

True ! Santhanam ellAm oru comedian'nu solRathE izhukku

Body language, timing, dialogue delivery - ethuleyumE comedy kedeyAthu. Recently in a kumudam movie review it was written - SanthAnam - aalai illAtha oorin izhuppai poo.

From: Thirumaran on Thu Dec 6 0:34:26 2007. [Full View]

Shakthiprabha wrote:

I REALLY WISHED cho had directed more movies.

At least he could have made several TV serials.

There was one serial, making fun on the movies. Dont remember the name...

Cho does direction of a film i suppose..
He explain the story to producer. In one scene he tells, hero and villain comes nearer, then hero flies 30 feet and and kicks the villain.

Producer: Rendu paerum thaan pakkathula irukaangalae, appuram ethukku paranthu adikanum..

Director: Appadi directaa adichuttaa neeyum naanum thaan padam paakanum

From: Roshan on Thu Dec 6 0:37:01 2007.

None of the supposed "jokes" created the intended effect. However, it's a good Satire overall which was written well for the most part. Cho should have done more like this.

Yes! idhu varaikkum Cho adicha "joke" onnuku kooda enakku sirippu vandhadhe illa.. (anybody mimicking Cho cracks me up, however Smile

From: Thirumaran on Thu Dec 6 0:40:02 2007.

Same here !

Nov,
If you have some idea about indian politics especially indira Ghandi period ,you could have enjoyed it much better ..hilarious political satire Smile

Mohamed bin Thuqlaq Rolling Eyes

No need to go back and enjoy. Several scenes will even fit the current politics too and there could be some which could be fit down the future. If we think of that period several things could be exagerrated to some extent.

Anyday if you look at the politics the movie is enjoyable to the core though the movie is a kind of drama.

From: Sanguine Sridhar on Thu Dec 6 0:40:49 2007.

This guy is much better than the overrated Santhanam...

Polladhavan.
nalla dhaan irukku... thevayatra sila amsangal thavira, well executed...

Thambi Thanusu Thumbs Up!

G.V Prakash Hammer

(exception: "padichu paathen..", song and choreography Laughing

)

Karunas - Laughing

"Machi nee kelYen..."

From: thilak4life on Thu Dec 6 1:01:21 2007.

Viridiana - Excellent! and what's the word, blasphemy, no suprise there really...

Jorge: I knew the first time I met you that we would be playing cards Smile

Stark and bleak in a masterful way Thumbs Up!

I found it to be one of his lighter movies too.

Bunuel: "Thank God, I'm an atheist".

From: thilak4life on Thu Dec 6 1:03:40 2007.

None of the supposed "jokes" created the intended effect. However, it's a good Satire overall which was written well for the most part. Cho should have done more like this.

Yes! idhu varaikkum Cho adicha "joke" onnuku kooda enakku sirippu vandhadhe illa.. (anybody mimicking Cho cracks me up, however Smile

Yes, His statements makes sense, but never works in terms of "comical" effect.

From: littlemaster1982 on Thu Dec 6 11:39:39 2007.

This guy is much better than the overrated Santhanam...

Polladhavan.
nalla dhaan irukku... thevayatra sila amsangal thavira, well executed...

Thambi Thanusu Thumbs Up!

G.V Prakash Hammer

(exception: "padichu paathen..", song and choreography Laughing

)

Karunas - Laughing

Padichu paarthen song is composed by Dhina

From: joe on Thu Dec 6 11:48:35 2007. [Full View]

crajkumar_be wrote:

Karunas - This guy is much better than the overrated Santhanam...

Santhanam was tolerable only in that Jayam ravi movie ..Otherwise he has no expression ,just speaks the dialogue and it looks like "Paarungappa ..naan joke adikkuren "

From: joe on Thu Dec 6 11:50:22 2007.

This guy is much better than the overrated Santhanam...

Polladhavan.
nalla dhaan irukku... thevayatra sila amsangal thavira, well executed...

Thambi Thanusu Thumbs Up!

G.V Prakash Hammer

(exception: "padichu paathen..", song and choreography Laughing

)

Karunas - Laughing

Padichu paarthen song is composed by Dhina Razz

Enna kodumai ithu ?

Iruntha oru exception-um kidayatha?

From: ajithfederer on Thu Dec 6 11:50:27 2007.

Agree with you completely...Songs were a sort of speed breakers...Dhanush perfectly fits the bill Clap

This guy is much better than the overrated Santhanam...

Polladhavan.
nalla dhaan irukku... thevayatra sila amsangal thavira, well executed...

Thambi Thanusu Thumbs Up!

G.V Prakash Hammer

(exception: "padichu paathen..", song and choreography Laughing

)

Karunas - Laughing

From: joe on Thu Dec 6 11:52:27 2007.

Nov,
If you have some idea about indian politics especially indira Ghandi period ,you could have enjoyed it much better ..hilarious political satire Smile

Mohamed bin Thuqlaq Rolling Eyes

Agreed!

From: thilak4life on Thu Dec 6 12:09:04 2007. [Full View]

BTW, thanks for the encouragement Bala. I'll go watch this film!

From: kannannn on Thu Dec 6 12:13:04 2007.

At least he could have made several TV serials.

There was one serial, making fun on the movies. Dont remember the name...

Cho does direction of a film i suppose..
He explain the story to producer. In one scene he tells, hero and villain comes nearer, then hero flies 30 feet and and kicks the villain.

Producer: Rendu paerum thaan pakkathula irukaangalae, appuram ethukku paranthu adikanum..

Director: Appadi directaa adichuttaa neeyum naanum thaan padam paakanum Laughing

That was 'Saraswathiyin Sabatham'. Total comedy riot. A particularly hilarious sequence I remember is when the long lost husband takes a sip of hot water a stranger has made for him and exclaims: "இந்த வெந்நீர் யார் போட்டது? என் பொண்டாட்டிய தவிர யாராலும் இப்படி வெந்நீர் போட முடியாது." Reunited through the humble 'hot water', as can only happen in Indian movies.

I found it to be one of his lighter movies too.

Did you notice how most of the scenes started with the feet of the characters, slowly panning to their faces? It is almost as if the director has a foot fetish (inherited by 'you know who'

From: thilak4life on Thu Dec 6 12:29:29 2007.

I found it to be one of his lighter movies too.

Did you notice how most of the scenes started with the feet of the characters, slowly panning to their faces? It is almost as if the director has a foot fetish (inherited by 'you know who' Very Happy

BTW, I'm as much tired as overwhelmed of our Q man's inspirations.

From: Thirumaran on Thu Dec 6 23:47:14 2007. [Full View]

75 % of VEL.

Watchable movie

Need to see the rest 25 % today.
From: crajkumar_be on Fri Dec 7 0:00:29 2007. [Full View]

littlemaster1982 wrote:

Padichu paarthen song is composed by Dhina

Oh... so, all the more...
GVP
From: Sanguine Sridhar on Fri Dec 7 0:01:15 2007. [Full View]

Thirumaran wrote:

75 % of VEL.

Watchable movie

Need to see the rest 25 % today.

Thiruttu vcd
From: Sanguine Sridhar on Fri Dec 7 0:02:01 2007. [Full View]

crajkumar_be wrote:

littlemaster1982 wrote:

Padichu paarthen song is composed by Dhina

Oh... so, all the more...
GVP

Why u didn like the remix "Engeyum" ... and minnalgal koothaadum?

From: Thirumaran on Fri Dec 7 0:02:38 2007.

From: cancer on Fri Dec 7 3:19:19 2007.

yeah..

From: crajkumar_be on Fri Dec 7 0:08:42 2007. [Full View]

Sanguine Sridhar wrote:

Why u didn like the remix "Engeyum" ... and minnalgal koothaadum?

Though not a patch on the classic original, the remix was OK-not bad, actually (better than the Aey Aatha remix)...

And the BGM sucked.....
From: thilak4life on Fri Dec 7 0:45:56 2007. [Full View]

crajkumar_be wrote:

And the BGM sucked.....

Sad to know. While Kireedom's original theme music was good, it wasn't used well in the movie. I hope GVP learns better timing, and reads the build up to the scenes! Miss Mottai
From: Sanjeevi on Fri Dec 7 2:00:38 2007. [Full View]

crajkumar_be wrote:

littlemaster1982 wrote:

Padichu paarthen song is composed by Dhina

Oh... so, all the more...
GVP

Engeyum Eppothum remix by Yogi. B (source : director VetrimAran)
From: Kollywoodfan on Fri Dec 7 2:24:13 2007. [Full View]

Poovellam Un Vasam

One of my favs. Nice performance by Ajith & Jo.

Full Movie
http://tamilswaram.com/?p=1131
From: Sanguine Sridhar on Fri Dec 7 3:03:56 2007. [Full View]

Kollywoodfan wrote:

Poovellam Un Vasam

One of my favs. Nice performance by Ajith & Jo.

Full Movie
http://tamilswaram.com/?p=1131

One of the Ajith movie which I hate a lot

Chella, Chinna
From: Raikkonen on Fri Dec 7 3:10:07 2007. [Full View]

Saadhu - well im surprised to learn that Arjun has acted in IR's music.. the story is good, but the screenplay was bad.. Gounder's intro as Anju Kolai Arumugam was tremendous but he too faded afterwards.. only Arjun's and Radharadvi's performances saved this movie..

Poovellam Un Vasam

One of my favs. Nice performance by Ajith & Jo.

Full Movie
http://tamilswaram.com/?p=1131

Smile

One of the Ajith movie which I hate a lot

Chella, Chinna Banging Head

Machi mutikira alvukku mosamana padam illai, when ever this film relaying in Tv channel, my mom my grand ma misss pannave maatanga. they already watched 'n" no of times.

naane ethanai thadavai paakurathu untha padathai nnu maathina kooda , uthai vizhum enakku

From: Sanguine Sridhar on Fri Dec 7 4:30:38 2007. [Full View]

But I dont like that movie maams!! Chumma drama maadhri irrukum. Exception : Pudhu malar song
From: selvakumar on Fri Dec 7 4:33:09 2007. [Full View]

Sanguine Sridhar wrote:

But I dont like that movie maams!! Chumma drama maadhri irrukum. Exception : Pudhu malar song

Pasangalukku antha padam pudikkaathu (there can be exceptions)
But oru nalla movie thaan

From: cancer on Fri Dec 7 4:47:32 2007.

Chumma drama maadhri irrukum. Exception : Pudhu malar song Razz

But I dont like that movie maams!! Evil or Very Mad

Pasangalukku antha padam pudikkaathu (there can be exceptions)
But oru nalla movie thaan Smile

Yes, pasangalukku pudikkathu, ella Thara patta makkalukkum padam kodukkanumla.

From: equanimus on Fri Dec 7 6:19:52 2007.

None of the supposed "jokes" created the intended effect. However, it's a good Satire overall which was written well for the most part. Cho should have done more like this.

agree with you guys that there were some funny one-liners. funny, not witty.
but most jokes fell flat. Rolling Eyes

Yes, I agree to an extent. Some parts of the film fell flat for me too. To me, the movie (or rather, talkie) worked in patches. It was like a series of satirical sketches, the good ones outdoing the ordinary ones, rather than a coherent satiric take on Indian politics. While some parts are really, really good -- like the scene where Thuglak holds a press conference (the lines which Prabhu Ram and I were quoting), the campaign speech of one of those politicians (does anyone remember that absurdly tautological speech?) and the debates in the "parliament", the jokes do fall flat in some others parts.
I watched this film with much caution because the kind of satire ("spoof" is the better word) and nakkal on politicians that we see generally in Tamil cinema bores me to death. But, this one's approach was refreshing and, more importantly, irreverent.

many stage plays have been made as films, from cinema's early days right up to visu/sv sekhar periods.
but they dont appear two dimensional which is very important for cinema medium.

Agree that the movie lacks any production values whatsoever. Cho in his own self-deprecating style has said that he finds the idea of him being a movie director preposterous.

Oh, yeah. That goes without saying. There was no such thing as production values at all in this film. It's simply like a stage drama that is shot in film (with very few scenes 'staged' in outdoor locations). Everything looks so uabashedly amateurish and ad-hoc. Cho also adds an apologetic note in the credits: "direction seyginRa muyaRchiyil... Cho," or something to that effect, if I remember correctly...

It is not so much his dialogues that impress me as the way he delivers them, especially in 'arasialvathy' roles. 'Nermai Urangum Neram' is my pick of the lot.

Very true. Also, such lines are often absurdist, making no sense whatsoever, and he delivers them in just the right way (no pun intended!

From: dlaxmi16 on Fri Dec 7 14:04:38 2007. [Full View]

I saw chak de recently..Great movie..
wish I had watched it in the theatre rather than a t home ..would have enjoyed it more.
From: Kollywoodfan on Fri Dec 7 15:21:31 2007. [Full View]

Sanguine Sridhar wrote:

But I dont like that movie maams!! Chumma drama maadhri irrukum. Exception : Pudhu malar song

It's definitely a chick flick type of movie
That type of love like is adorable (best cum friend), sans all the drama of course

I love that song, so cute , but my fav is the train song, Thalattum Katre Vaa
From: VENKIRAJA on Fri Dec 7 16:41:15 2007. [Full View]

nayagan.....wow......seriously he's the same 20 years ago and fro!
kannamoochi enada....priya dissapointed me KNM was better(school cut adichittu parthom)
From: Murali Srinivas on Sat Dec 8 12:40:12 2007. [Full View]

Manichitrathaz.

Need to say more?

Regards
From: thilak4life on Sat Dec 8 13:02:48 2007. [Full View]

Murali Srinivas wrote:

Manichitrathaz.

Need to say more?

Regards

Asianet.
From: Murali Srinivas on Sat Dec 8 13:29:29 2007. [Full View]

Yes Thilak.

Just sat down. Couldn't get up till the end inspite of this being nth time.

To be honest had a fleeting memory of you while watching.

Reason?

Remembered your post in 9 Roopai Nottu thread were you had mentioned about Lal's ability to express complex reactions under myriad layers of expressions.

Regards

From: thilak4life on Sat Dec 8 14:39:58 2007.

Yes Thilak.

Just sat down. Couldn't get up till the end inspite of this being nth time.

To be honest had a fleeting memory of you while watching.

Reason?

Remembered your post in 9 Roopai Nottu thread were you had mentioned about Lal's ability to express complex reactions under myriad layers of expressions.

Regards

Murali Srinivas wrote:

Dr.Sunny Joseph is a lot of fun. His knack of doing things with composure, authority, wit, and sarcasm. The nuanced expressions when he studies the other characters with quick side-glances through his (now legendary) spectacles is sheer genius! A flick of the eye with a grin cutting through his face - you just know there's a psychiatrist who is scanning through. The film reaffirms his brilliance. At the same time, you feel for what he has been doing more in recent times. I miss that Lal, the one who epitomizes refined ("mysterious") acting. The last good evidence of such mastery was in RGV's Company (albeit a short one). Not to say he has been dismal ever since (we have Thanmatra or UT, heard Paradesi is good as well). The versatility of Lal is with characters that challenges his skill, when the character is layered like the Psychiatrist or the highly calculative Commissioner. On that vein, Iruvar is textbook of naunces. He tricks the majority of the casual audience, only to see 'em dissecting it in subsequent views

From: crajkumar_be on Sat Dec 8 23:43:14 2007. [Full View]

Sathi Leelavathy - The best comedy kaaviyam from Aandavar in my book (for sheer repeat/laugh value)...
From: Sanjeevi on Sun Dec 9 6:36:33 2007. [Full View]

crajkumar_be wrote:

Sathi Leelavathy - The best comedy kaaviyam from Aandavar in my book (for sheer repeat/laugh value)...

its Thenali in my book
From: joe on Sun Dec 9 10:27:01 2007. [Full View]

crajkumar_be wrote:

Sathi Leelavathy - The best comedy kaaviyam from Aandavar in my book (for sheer repeat/laugh value)...

For me too Never tired od watching it
From: thilak4life on Sun Dec 9 10:29:58 2007. [Full View]

Mine would be MMKR! Any day, any night, mid-night...
From: Sanjeevi on Sun Dec 9 10:48:07 2007. [Full View]

thilak4life wrote:

Mine would be MMKR! Any day, any night, mid-night...
From: Roshan on Sun Dec 9 10:55:53 2007. [Full View]

thilak4life wrote:

Mine would be MMKR! Any day, any night, mid-night...

It's tough for me to decide on one - MMKR, Avvai Shanmugi and Thenali - the laugh riots in my books
From: Roshan on Sun Dec 9 11:02:03 2007. [Full View]

Boys (Sun TV)

Repeat viewing'la nallAthAn irukku except for a few bloopers by Shankar.

Vivek No mimicking, no unnecessary karuthus, yet powerful.

Sujatha

Senthil
From: joe on Sun Dec 9 11:27:30 2007. [Full View]

Re-enable
From: Shakthiprabha on Sun Dec 9 11:29:23 2007. [Full View]

thilak4life wrote:

Mine would be MMKR! Any day, any night, mid-night...
From: Roshan on Sun Dec 9 11:38:29 2007. [Full View]

Thread is back
From: sakaLAKALAKAlaa Vallavar on Sun Dec 9 14:24:52 2007. [Full View]

in my books, all the comedy of kamal, said before, and add p5tricks too.

kathala kathala \ magaraasan are 2 comedies whish are less appriciated\discussed. they too are good
From: NOV on Sun Dec 9 21:13:19 2007. [Full View]

ENCHANTED

a lovely retelling of fairy tales of yonder days.
evil step mother, poisoned apple, glass slipper, midnight ball, beautiful princess, handsome prince - heck it has even got a scene straight out of king kong.

happenings in anantasia are shown as cartoons while earthly happenings are acted by real people.

one film where you fervently hope that the prince DON'T get his princess...

a fantasy for all - young and old.
From: Sinthiya on Sun Dec 9 23:24:28 2007. [Full View]

Ninaithaalae...

after a long time (say, since Mozhi), I really enjoyed watching a movie that has very very little fighting, and it was a beautiful yet simple, love story that was definitely worth watching (even more than once )...humour is good...the new actor and actress did well (for a first movie)...

'Naanthana Naanthana' song is very very nice...
From: Kalyasi on Sun Dec 9 23:26:55 2007. [Full View]

thilak4life wrote:

Mine would be MMKR! Any day, any night, mid-night...

For Me too MMKR !!
From: Raikkonen on Mon Dec 10 3:40:15 2007. [Full View]

Simla Special - last 45 minutes were
From: Sanjeevi on Mon Dec 10 3:49:22 2007. [Full View]

Azhagiya Tamil Magan - good in parts but the funny climax spoiled everything
From: raaja_rasigan on Mon Dec 10 7:59:23 2007. [Full View]

some parts of BOYS (yesterday in sun tv)

- pathetic screenplay by Shankar
From: leosimha on Mon Dec 10 8:30:37 2007. [Full View]

Nala Damayanthi and Magaleer Mattum
From: Prabhu Ram on Thu Dec 13 5:52:51 2007. [Full View]

12 Angry Men by Sidney Lumet
From: thilak4life on Thu Dec 13 6:16:44 2007. [Full View]

Prabhu Ram wrote:

12 Angry Men by Sidney Lumet

One of my favorite films.
From: Thirumaran on Thu Dec 13 9:27:40 2007. [Full View]

After a long gap i had seen a movie fully in a go without forwarding.

That is Vettayaadu Vilayayaadu.

Kamal and Jothika kosuraa Vantha Kamalinee
From: raaja_rasigan on Thu Dec 13 9:53:52 2007. [Full View]

Thirumaran wrote:

After a long gap i had seen a movie fully in a go without forwarding.

That is Vettayaadu Vilayayaadu.

Kamal and Jothika kosuraa Vantha Kamalinee

normally i like to fast forward some of the scenes between these two
From: NOV on Thu Dec 13 10:05:49 2007. [Full View]

arya....
From: Shakthiprabha on Thu Dec 13 23:19:15 2007. [Full View]

Hehe

I saw "SABAPATHY" yest in ktv.
Age old movie, probably dusted from the shelf of 50s!!!

LOVED the slow dialogues, artificial acting etc. It was so much fun to watch.

Some artists who did tolerably well were T.R.Ramachandran, his tamil master and the guy who acted as tr's dad. ( I could not place any of them or know anyone's name except TR.Ramachandran)

Despite all this, the movie was full of life (it was super hit I guess in 50s)... it was out and out fun watching it, and I made sure I did not miss a scene.

OLD MOVIES rock (even if they make u laugh )
From: Prabhu Ram on Thu Dec 13 23:55:27 2007. [Full View]

rayil Matharas rayil nilayathilirundhu puRappattu gup gup gup gup.... ennappA idhu ?

adhu appidi padikka koodAdhu saar....Matharas rayil nilayathilirundhu puRappattu gup..... gup......... gup...gup,,gup..gup. gupgupgupgup

edhu varaikkum indha guppu ?

Chengalpattu varaikkum

SP I think the Tamil teacher was played by SArangapANi who played kOdaiyidi Sakthivel, the other Thavil player in Sikkalaar's troup in ThillAna MohanaambaaL.
From: Shakthiprabha on Fri Dec 14 0:05:19 2007. [Full View]

PR ,

It would be interesting to watch him read english news paper just to show off his knowledge. Funnier dialogue is when his mom tells her sambanthi (bride's mom)

"engappuuu kooda nalla englis padipaaru, appuuu... konjam englis la pesi kaami "

I mean soooo blunt in showing off

__

yeah sarangapaNi... he also has featured in some old 50z movies ...

yes even in thillaana mohanambaaL
From: NOV on Sat Dec 15 1:18:54 2007. [Full View]

NIZHAL NIJAMAAGIRADHU

who can we praise for thier contribution to this film?

KB
Shoba (debut)
Hanumanth
Kamal
MSV
Kannadhasan
SPB
Sarath Babu
Sumitra

A whole round of to the entire team!

NN is surely a collector's item!
From: Prabhu Ram on Sat Dec 15 4:52:43 2007. [Full View]

NOV I seem to agree with your ranking of people here.
KB at his very best and Kamal in one of his coolest roles ever.
Shoba was just extraordinarily talented and Anumanthu was a complete revelation.
From: thilak4life on Sat Dec 15 5:40:30 2007. [Full View]

Naran - a sham, and shame on Mohanlal...
From: VENKIRAJA on Sat Dec 15 5:45:12 2007. [Full View]

Vikram......Sujatha rocks!
From: Nerd on Sat Dec 15 23:44:29 2007. [Full View]

Tempus Fugit -- Have not seen anything like this before. Eerie and funny

Is Kamal going to remake this film for real??
From: Wibha on Sat Dec 15 23:49:19 2007. [Full View]

NOV wrote:

NN is surely a collector's item!

i loveeeeeeeeee thissssss movie
From: NOV on Sun Dec 16 0:02:52 2007. [Full View]

Prabhu Ram wrote:

NOV I seem to agree with your ranking of people here.

Wibha wrote:

i loveeeeeeeeee thissssss movie

its not a kid's movie!
From: NOV on Sun Dec 16 0:06:26 2007. [Full View]

Watched BILLA last night.
Ok film. Can watch once.
From: Wibha on Sun Dec 16 1:12:19 2007. [Full View]

NOV wrote:

Wibha wrote:

i loveeeeeeeeee thissssss movie

its not a kid's movie!

when u've itself watched it i think i'm old enough to watch it
From: Devar Magan on Sun Dec 16 1:45:20 2007. [Full View]

Nerd wrote:

Tempus Fugit -- Have not seen anything like this before. Eerie and funny

Is Kamal going to remake this film for real??
where did u see this film?
From: thilak4life on Sun Dec 16 4:32:12 2007. [Full View]

Devar Magan wrote:

Nerd wrote:

Tempus Fugit -- Have not seen anything like this before. Eerie and funny

Is Kamal going to remake this film for real??
where did u see this film?

Torrents I assume. I too saw the film sometime back. It's a good film, the concept and the characters are tautly written.

From: thilak4life on Sun Dec 16 5:02:02 2007.

Quote:

Incidentally saw the film. It was refreshing indeed, the climax could have been better. But in any case, Vetrimaran deserves an applause. The cinematography was apt to the narrative. The presentation lifts the film. As Equanimus had said elsewhere, the dialogues were written and delivered superbly. Dhanush -

And the BGM sucked.....

Sad to know. While Kireedom's original theme music was good, it wasn't used well in the movie. I hope GVP learns better timing, and reads the build up to the scenes! Miss Mottai Crying or Very sad

(except for the final few scenes, lol) this must be his most uniform 'acting' unlike the films with his brother.

And, finally GVP disappoints. The songs were bad. The BGM is kitschy when it could have easily been without one, mainly because the direction was very matter-of-fact, using Ennio's legendary pieces, like OUATIA (Father-Dhanush) and even a reworked piece from another ensemble work, "Ecstacy of Gold". But they were really badly used...

GVP should consider learning the timing from numberable other tamil films (why go all the way to sphagetti westerns?), and learn how the lack of sound could elevates the scene, and a simple piano work, or maybe consult Raaja.

From: Nerd on Sun Dec 16 13:54:17 2007. [Full View]

Devar Magan wrote:

Nerd wrote:

Tempus Fugit -- Have not seen anything like this before. Eerie and funny

Is Kamal going to remake this film for real??
where did u see this film?

And whats funny about that
From: Prabhu Ram on Sun Dec 16 14:16:27 2007. [Full View]

Finally finally watched Bicycle Thieves.

I have been reading "about" this film since I was this high. I pretty much knew the story. I was kind of prepared to be disappointed because the hype..... one of those 'acquired taste' films.....(yours truly is still acquiring the Tate of Cherry). I was wrong.

Whattamovie ! From the deceptive simplicity of plot, a string of outstanding scenes, beautiful acting (how the hell do you make a kid act like that ??!!), a dark subtle humour mixed with searing pain.

There is nothing that cries out loud in the film but nearly all of it is very haunting. The way in which the kid starts his day at work so naturally is more discomfiting than pages of "pizhisal" dialogue about the child having to go to work. From the cycle-parts mart, to the way he jerks across when he is about to pee and his father calls out , his reaction when slapped, the way he refuses his father's attempts at getting close in the scene after the bridge, the father 'rebuilding' the bond with the mention of the football team (the child wants to be angry and the same time can't let a football opinion pass without comment ), the fantastic restaurant scene where the 'men' get together ( Ah! you live you suffer !) and the final scene hand squeeze.

There is one place where they are drenched in rain and you have a group of priests talking in German. The confused look the child has is just

Extremely impressed

Above all, this is a film that has to be watched on the big screen. Nowadays whenever somebody says that they refer to a special effects film. I am just referring to the magic of "larger-than-life" images playing it out in the dark.

There is one scene where the hero sells his sheets to get money to redeem his bicycle. There is a huge line (the guy after him in the line is selling his binoculars !!!). The room on the other side of the counter is a huge godown. A clerk is stepping up with his sheets and placing them in the sea of clothes, in shelf-rack about 2-3 storeys in height. Grandeur in pathos. It would have been great to see this on the big screen. A couple of years back they screened this film in Sathyam Cinemas. I am kicking myself for missing it.
From: interz on Sun Dec 16 19:55:53 2007. [Full View]

Latchiyam - Oru Thaayin Aasai

I just watched the movie just to see the great dance by Prabudeva and Lawrence.

I didnt realize Ronaldinho acted as Villain in Telugu movie. Quite a surprise.
From: kannannn on Sun Dec 16 22:30:21 2007. [Full View]

Indiana Weekend - Revisiting after a looooong time. Absolutely loved "Raiders of the lost ark" and "The last Crusade". "Temple of Doom" didn't hold much interest for obvious reasons. Couldn't help wondering why Spielberg didn't stick to doing what he does best - making 'masala' entertainers.
From: kokarako on Mon Dec 17 0:55:37 2007. [Full View]

I saw both Billas on saturday.
Ajith version really rocks.

Lots of masala in old billa. Dragged too much during climax.

Vethalaya Pottendi had very much logic in old billa.

I still believe yuvan has let the film down in songs.
From: kannannn on Mon Dec 17 20:19:52 2007. [Full View]

Pan's Labyrinth - What can I say?!! Fantasy and reality intertwine to produce a most breathtaking movie watching experience. Ethereal and yet so grounded, innocent and yet very stark, it is one of those films that you wish would never end.. It is difficult to believe that 'The Lives of Others' was better than this one to win the Academy Award.
From: Nerd on Mon Dec 17 21:12:12 2007. [Full View]

The Lives of Others was no match for PL. The awards panel got that totally wrong
From: kannannn on Mon Dec 17 21:20:48 2007. [Full View]

Nerd wrote:

The Lives of Others was no match for PL. The awards panel got that totally wrong

I haven't seen Lives of Others, but as I said, I don't think any of that year's nominees could have bettered this (totally uninformed opinion). I plan to watch Lives of Others soon though - just out of curiosity .

From: Sanguine Sridhar on Mon Dec 17 23:01:56 2007.

Latchiyam - Oru Thaayin Aasai

I just watched the movie just to see the great dance by Prabudeva and Lawrence.

I didnt realize Ronaldinho acted as Villain in Telugu movie. Quite a surprise.

interz wrote:

Izzzit?

From: ajithfederer on Tue Dec 18 0:56:27 2007. [Full View]

I am legend

Will smith

The visuals showing deserted new york streets
From: cancer on Tue Dec 18 0:58:56 2007. [Full View]

ajithfederer wrote:

I am legend

Will smith

The visuals showing deserted new york streets

when i watched Billa in Cauvery theatre, this movie also playing there.
i have taken the pic which was posted near to our Thala Ajith's pic.

our hero and the poster looks more stylish than hollywood movie.

From: ajithfederer on Tue Dec 18 1:04:44 2007.

Will smith definitely has a better physique. He has a 6 pack. He is 40 i think. If u get a chance go and watch that movie. Smile

when i watched Billa in Cauvery theatre, this movie also playing there.
i have taken the pic which was posted near to our Thala Ajith's pic.

our hero and the poster looks more stylish than hollywood movie. Razz

I am legend

Will smith Smile

The visuals showing deserted new york streets Shocked

From: selvakumar on Tue Dec 18 1:16:19 2007. [Full View]

ajithfederer wrote:

Will smith definitely has a better physique. He has a 6 pack. He is 40+. If u get a chance go and watch that movie. .
]

hmmm.. btw, I think will smith has his natural spine no wonder in having a 6 pack .
From: Thalafanz on Tue Dec 18 1:20:07 2007. [Full View]

I am Legend is simply superb...
Will Smith really Rocks.

Ithu oru vagai comedy kalantha serious padam.

He talks to his dog...
"Today is my birthday. Tell me if u f any plans in ur mind. Bcoz I don like surprises"

From: ajithfederer on Tue Dec 18 1:34:35 2007.

Will smith definitely has a better physique. He has a 6 pack. He is 40+. If u get a chance go and watch that movie. Smile

.
]

hmmm.. btw, I think will smith has his natural spine Wink

no wonder in having a 6 pack . Cool

From: selvakumar on Tue Dec 18 1:38:14 2007. [Full View]

ajithfederer wrote:

Ungalukku 6 pack irukka

illa 12 pack thaan irukku
but 6 pack kondu varathu periya kaariyan illennu nenaikiraen

if srk can do it, I donno why we cant
From: Roshan on Tue Dec 18 2:15:56 2007. [Full View]

Kannathil MuthamittAl (Courtsey :Sun TV)

One of the best of MRs

In the climax scene - Keerthana, Simran and Nanditha simply rock

Simran looks ravishingly beautiful through out the movie

From: Wibha on Tue Dec 18 2:26:27 2007.

From: MADDY on Tue Dec 18 2:56:29 2007.

but 6 pack kondu varathu periya kaariyan illennu nenaikiraen

if srk can do it, I donno why we cant
Laughing

- even i have 6 packs - 6 packs of Classic Milds

but 6 pack kondu varathu periya kaariyan illennu nenaikiraen

if srk can do it, I donno why we cant
Laughing

From: Wibha on Tue Dec 18 2:59:52 2007. [Full View]

MADDY wrote:

- even i have 6 packs - 6 packs of Classic Milds

kadavulea ungalai thatti ketka aal illai

From: Kalyasi on Tue Dec 18 3:21:42 2007.

Maddy Neenga En Katchi!!!

but 6 pack kondu varathu periya kaariyan illennu nenaikiraen

if srk can do it, I donno why we cant
Laughing

- even i have 6 packs - 6 packs of Classic Milds Laughing

From: cancer on Tue Dec 18 5:23:13 2007.

50% of Unga katchi... ungaloda innoru pakkam teriyathu Maddy kku

but 6 pack kondu varathu periya kaariyan illennu nenaikiraen

if srk can do it, I donno why we cant
Laughing

- even i have 6 packs - 6 packs of Classic Milds Laughing

Maddy Neenga En Katchi!!!

From: selvakumar on Tue Dec 18 5:24:44 2007. [Full View]

Wibha wrote:

selvakumar wrote:

if srk can do it, I donno why we cant

Neeyum srk fan ah srk sucks

From: Devar Magan on Tue Dec 18 5:31:46 2007.

Tempus Fugit -- Have not seen anything like this before. Eerie and funny Shocked

Is Kamal going to remake this film for real??

where did u see this film?

And whats funny about that Huh?!

naan ennatha solla , eppidi solla..

From: Devar Magan on Tue Dec 18 5:34:14 2007.

same situation in MULUND PVR, bombay.. Ajith was attracting many northies.. they were curious to know about this handsome guy..

I am legend

Will smith Smile

The visuals showing deserted new york streets Shocked

From: Roshan on Tue Dec 18 5:41:36 2007. [Full View]

selvakumar wrote:

Wibha wrote:

selvakumar wrote:

if srk can do it, I donno why we cant

Neeyum srk fan ah srk sucks

Selva,

SRK is usually liked by female fans Myself included
From: selvakumar on Tue Dec 18 5:50:42 2007. [Full View]

Roshan wrote:

Selva,

SRK is usually liked by female fans Myself included

I like Aamir. But I don't like srk. At the sametime, doesn't hate him too. But srk va thittuna, ella ponnungalukkum kovam varum (even there are few like that in our team too). So, athula oru alpa santhosam .. avvalavuthaan

From: Roshan on Tue Dec 18 5:56:31 2007.

But srk va thittuna, ella ponnungalukkum kovam varum (even there are few like that in our team too). So, athula oru alpa santhosam .. avvalavuthaan Laughing

Selva,

SRK is usually liked by female fans Razz

Myself included Cool

I like Aamir. But I don't like srk. At the sametime, doesn't hate him too. Laughing

That's true

A friend of mine from the hub told me once that without exception all women like SRK. Than his acting skills, I like him as a 'person' more

From: selvakumar on Tue Dec 18 6:02:00 2007. [Full View]

Roshan wrote:

That's true A friend of mine from the hub told me once that without exception all women like SRK. Than his acting skills, I like him as a 'person' more

I know that
Do u know ? Shalini's sister Shamilee is a SRK paithiyam. When I was browsing through her orkut profile, I could find only SRK communities (Around 70+ )
From: Thirumaran on Tue Dec 18 6:07:50 2007. [Full View]

selvakumar wrote:

Do u know ? Shalini's sister Sharmilee is a SRK paithiyam. When I was browsing through her orkut profile, I could find only SRK communities (Around 70+ )

Athu Sharmilee illa, shamilee

Unga post paaarthuttu, Koundamani kooda sila padathula jodiyaa nadicha sharmilee thaan shalini sisternnu ninaikka poaraanga

From: selvakumar on Tue Dec 18 6:17:21 2007.

Do u know ? Shalini's sister Sharmilee is a SRK paithiyam. When I was browsing through her orkut profile, I could find only SRK communities (Around 70+ Shocked

Unga post paaarthuttu, Koundamani kooda sila padathula jodiyaa nadicha sharmilee thaan shalini sisternnu ninaikka poaraanga Mr. Green

Athu Sharmilee illa, shamilee LOL

edited

From: Kalyasi on Tue Dec 18 6:18:10 2007.

Do u know ? Shalini's sister Sharmilee is a SRK paithiyam. When I was browsing through her orkut profile, I could find only SRK communities (Around 70+ Shocked

Unga post paaarthuttu, Koundamani kooda sila padathula jodiyaa nadicha sharmilee thaan shalini sisternnu ninaikka poaraanga Mr. Green

Athu Sharmilee illa, shamilee LOL

From: littlemaster1982 on Tue Dec 18 11:12:45 2007. [Full View]

Mullum Malarum.

Ketta paiya sir avan - Kali

Mahendran & Ilayaraja
From: thilak4life on Tue Dec 18 11:22:41 2007. [Full View]

littlemaster1982 wrote:

Mullum Malarum.

Ketta paiya sir avan - Kali

Mahendran & Ilayaraja

Shoba-Rajini chemistry redefined the 'then' prevalent brother-sister relationships of Tamil cinema. Of course, this made me a Shoba fan, and only later I got around to see her debut NN, which just about seals it!

From: Wibha on Tue Dec 18 14:15:12 2007.

But srk va thittuna, ella ponnungalukkum kovam varum (even there are few like that in our team too). So, athula oru alpa santhosam .. avvalavuthaan Laughing

Selva,

SRK is usually liked by female fans Razz

Myself included Cool

I like Aamir. But I don't like srk. At the sametime, doesn't hate him too. Laughing

athenna alpa sandosham

srk may not have a body like aamir.................i like aamir too.....but srk character

his movies

srk rocks these days

roshan ellam vaiterichal

selva

From: littlemaster1982 on Tue Dec 18 14:32:53 2007. [Full View]

SRK-kku appadi enna character theriyaamathaan kekkaren
From: Wibha on Tue Dec 18 14:41:07 2007. [Full View]

littlemaster1982 wrote:

SRK-kku appadi enna character theriyaamathaan kekkaren

theriyaamaiyea irukatam terinjamattum paaratava poreal
From: Kollywoodfan on Tue Dec 18 15:48:26 2007. [Full View]

What is this Aamir vs. SRK battle here?

Aamir is definitely more versatile than SRK and totally out of the Bollywood league itself. He is definitely one of India's most talented artists. Yet, (like one of the many girls Selva mentions) I am also a huge SRK fan, so thanks Selva. SRK's so charming and just lights up the screen. His screen presence is amazing.
From: Thirumaran on Tue Dec 18 23:17:31 2007. [Full View]

littlemaster1982 wrote:

SRK-kku appadi enna character theriyaamathaan kekkaren

he does brushing, bathing, etc in time. Gets up early in the morning. Likes to drink pepsi. Loves his wife too.

Ippa therinjiduchaa
From: Thirumaran on Tue Dec 18 23:18:45 2007. [Full View]

Girls like sharuk ok But who are all girls here
From: cancer on Tue Dec 18 23:32:04 2007. [Full View]

Thirumaran wrote:

Girls like sharuk ok But who are all girls here
From: ajithfederer on Tue Dec 18 23:32:40 2007. [Full View]

yen wibha vae ippadi ottureenga

Thirumaran wrote:

Girls like sharuk ok But who are all girls here
From: Kollywoodfan on Tue Dec 18 23:37:16 2007. [Full View]

Billa

From: joe on Wed Dec 19 1:01:13 2007.

he does brushing, bathing, etc in time. Gets up early in the morning. Likes to drink pepsi. Loves his wife too.

SRK-kku appadi enna character Rolling Eyes

theriyaamathaan kekkaren Confused

From: ajithfederer on Wed Dec 19 1:37:56 2007. [Full View]

Hannibal rising
From: Kalyasi on Wed Dec 19 1:44:16 2007. [Full View]

Agni Natchathiram in KTV ..
From: Wibha on Wed Dec 19 3:08:02 2007. [Full View]

Thirumaran wrote:

Girls like sharuk ok But who are all girls here

From: selvakumar on Wed Dec 19 3:14:48 2007.

Chak De was fine (I haven't seen it yet. Saw few scenes and liked it) Still afraid of seeing OSO

athenna alpa sandosham Mad

srk may not have a body like aamir.................i like aamir too.....but srk character Double Thumbs Up

his movies Razz

srk rocks these days Boo

roshan ellam vaiterichal Poke

selva

All other films

Aamir is not known for his body. It was salman who is famour for that

FYI

From: Kollywoodfan on Wed Dec 19 3:16:20 2007. [Full View]

Selva, you should see Om Shanti Om. It's something different from SRK.

From: Wibha on Wed Dec 19 3:21:47 2007.

aamir has a better body than srk......hrithik has the best body

Chak De was fine (I haven't seen it yet. Saw few scenes and liked it) Still afraid of seeing OSO Shaking With Fear

All other films ROTFL

Aamir is not known for his body. It was salman who is famour for that Laughing

FYI

i know better

haven't seen chak de

OSO was AWESOMEEEEEEEEE

u should see it

SRK was so damn awesome

From: Kollywoodfan on Wed Dec 19 3:23:22 2007. [Full View]

Idk, SRK and Aamir both rank the same body-wise. If anything, I think SRK has a better body.

I agree Wibha. SRK rocked in OSO So different from the SRK we are used to seeing.

From: Wibha on Wed Dec 19 3:29:15 2007.

Idk, SRK and Aamir both rank the same body-wise. If anything, I think SRK has a better body.

I agree Wibha. SRK rocked in OSO Smile

So different from the SRK we are used to seeing.

ll keep quiet for that

personally AK has a better body though he's short and fat

From: Thirumaran on Wed Dec 19 4:58:02 2007. [Full View]

Wibha wrote:

aamir has a better body than srk......hrithik has the best body i know better

From: Kollywoodfan on Wed Dec 19 5:02:03 2007.

Idk, SRK and Aamir both rank the same body-wise. If anything, I think SRK has a better body.

I agree Wibha. SRK rocked in OSO Smile

So different from the SRK we are used to seeing.

ll keep quiet for that Embarassed

personally AK has a better body though he's short and fat Embarassed

You probably do know better Wibha, but just in whatever movies I've seen SRK has the better body because he tends to dress to show off his body more than AK. Wearing tight shirts and all. AK, definitely is more handsome hands down, has a very casual, average dress sense and in movies his body isn't really emphasized a lot.

From: selvakumar on Wed Dec 19 5:09:38 2007. [Full View]

what ? SRK has a better body than Aamir
Kolly,
I will see OSO and check it out.

Wibha wrote:

aamir has a better body than srk......hrithik has the best body Victory i know better Poke

Thank GOD. Hrithink has the best body. I watched few old aamir films. He looks like a schol boy. Nowadays, even newbies in bollywood have better body than Hrithink and all. But Salman must be the one who started it if I am not wrong and he is known for that.

Anyway, aamir is coming up with his maiden directorial venture. Let us wait and see how it is
From: Kollywoodfan on Wed Dec 19 5:54:18 2007. [Full View]

Personally, I don't think either of them are in the running for best body. It's just that SRK does tend to show whatever body he had off more.

Selva, is it Taare Zameen Par?
From: Thirumaran on Wed Dec 19 5:56:34 2007. [Full View]

Inga best body contest nadakuthaa

From: selvakumar on Wed Dec 19 5:58:31 2007.

Personally, I don't think either of them are in the running for best body. It's just that SRK does tend to show whatever body he had off more.

Selva, is it Taare Zameen Par?

Yes. Sawthe trailor in PVR when I was there for BILLA. Looks like a film for kids. I am not keen on his ghajini remake too. Let us wait and see.

From: Devar Magan on Wed Dec 19 8:03:46 2007.

Tempus Fugit -- Have not seen anything like this before. Eerie and funny Shocked

Is Kamal going to remake this film for real??

where did u see this film?

And whats funny about that Huh?!

naan ennatha solla , eppidi solla.. Laughing

well nerd please read between the lines .. u will get to know why..

From: kannannn on Wed Dec 19 15:09:30 2007. [Full View]

Moolaade: A West African movie about the mind-numbing practice of female circumcision. Having read so much and seen so much about the practice, the way the theme was dealt wasn't all that interesting. But the movie offers a unique insight into the lives and practices of the African Islamic communities and puts up a potent argument for the need to respect feminity in all its forms. Must watch movie, not for aesthetic values but for what it has to say about African way of living.
From: Wibha on Wed Dec 19 16:12:41 2007. [Full View]

selvakumar wrote:

Anyway, aamir is coming up with his maiden directorial venture. Let us wait and see how it is

i saw billa

AJITH IS JUST WOWWWWWWWWWWWWWW movie odithuna its' just for ajith

heroines nayantara had no expression...y does she always give that blank face

dialogues also had no punch and that feel i haven't seen the old billa

ajith makes the movie
From: RC on Wed Dec 19 16:26:10 2007. [Full View]

Wibha: Who cares about Nayanthara's expressions?
From: Wibha on Wed Dec 19 16:39:28 2007. [Full View]

RC wrote:

Wibha: Who cares about Nayanthara's expressions?

maybe but still in hindi the heroines were JUST great.........they had the attitude the character needed

but for once namitha was looking good in her costumes
From: Kollywoodfan on Wed Dec 19 18:58:54 2007. [Full View]

Her expressions are quite important and I feel that she did do a good job. Her character in this Billa is supposed to be more serious than that of SriPriya's it seems. All she cares about is revenge and when she realized that it was Velu, she didn't have any purpose to stay there.

However, Namitha overtakes Nayanthara is many scenes. Her expressions were simply awesome and CJ definitely made more of an impact on my at least than the girlfriend in the original Billa. But she looked horrible in the Nan Meedum song.

From: selvakumar on Thu Dec 20 0:18:22 2007.

Yes, Nayantara could have done it in a better way. The stretching scene is not shown in most of the theatres. Almost 80% of the people with whom I enquired didn't see that scene.

i saw billa
AJITH IS JUST WOWWWWWWWWWWWWWW Shocked

movie odithuna its' just for ajith Exactly

heroines

nayantara had no expression...y does she always give that blank face Neutral

dialogues also had no punch and that feel Sad

i haven't seen the old billa Confused

ajith makes the movie Double Thumbs Up

wow...

Dialogues were good in parts. But at the same time, PUNCH ellam romba adichalum prachanai varum

I haven't seen EO yet. Read your review.

Maddy dies in the end ??

From: selvakumar on Thu Dec 20 0:20:23 2007.

Her expressions are quite important and I feel that she did do a good job. Her character in this Billa is supposed to be more serious than that of SriPriya's it seems. All she cares about is revenge and when she realized that it was Velu, she didn't have any purpose to stay there.

However, Namitha overtakes Nayanthara is many scenes. Her expressions were simply awesome and CJ definitely made more of an impact on my at least than the girlfriend in the original Billa. But she looked horrible in the Nan Meedum song.

I agree on this. But she negates everything with Naan meendum song

But I liked Nayan's expression in Vethalaya potendi song. Apart from that, padam full ah serious expressions

From: Kollywoodfan on Thu Dec 20 0:25:51 2007. [Full View]

Despite Namitha's potential, sadly her body and the way she uses it will always bring her down. Yea, that was my favorite song in the film. I loved how drunk Ajith was like "Maharasi" to Nayanthara lol. It was hilarious.

I think VV was attempting for a serious, Lara Croft-Tomb Raider effect w/ Nayanthara. I think that it seems like she didn't have the expressions, because in all of her movies thus far, she has had bubbly thousand expressions type of roles. This is something very different for her, and i think she pulled it off very well.
From: Thirumaran on Thu Dec 20 0:33:04 2007. [Full View]

Kollywoodfan wrote:

Despite amitha's potential,
From: Kollywoodfan on Thu Dec 20 0:39:53 2007. [Full View]

ACTING POTENTIAL
From: Thirumaran on Thu Dec 20 0:45:01 2007. [Full View]

Kollywoodfan wrote:

ACTING POTENTIAL

Other Potential is also part of acting
From: Kollywoodfan on Thu Dec 20 0:46:58 2007. [Full View]

honestly TM, your nickname should be imsai arasan
From: Thirumaran on Thu Dec 20 0:48:45 2007. [Full View]

Kollywoodfan wrote:

honestly TM, your nickname should be imsai arasan
From: Thalafanz on Thu Dec 20 0:55:04 2007. [Full View]

Well, I saw Evano Oruvan one day b4 Billa release...
Its really really a class movie... But, I'm sure most of Tamil audiences just don't know 2 appreciate this kind of movies. Anbe Sivam effect irunthuchu...
+ points
- Maddy maddy & maddy
- Screenplay -> director
- The message it tries 2 convey
- No songs

- points
- Slow screenplay (at some parts)

Overall - Another movie that has potential 2 bring Kollywood 2 next level. Its a risky attempt by director. He definately deserves a pat on his shoulder.

P.S Don be surprise if this movie is nominated 4 best director/ best movie or even best actor award.
From: Wibha on Thu Dec 20 3:46:37 2007. [Full View]

Kollywoodfan wrote:

honestly TM, your nickname should be imsai arasan

From: Wibha on Thu Dec 20 3:54:14 2007.

original billa partadhilla so i dont know

but yea namitha overtakes nayan..............

From: Wibha on Thu Dec 20 4:02:23 2007. [Full View]

selva movie la oru line kooda punch irukala apram enna iruku punches jaasthi aaga

EO paakama ending mattum velila solardhu

THALAFANZ glad u liked it
From: Thirumaran on Thu Dec 20 5:47:53 2007. [Full View]

Wibha wrote:

Kollywoodfan wrote:

honestly TM, your nickname should be imsai arasan

ithula ivvalavu santhosamaa
From: NOV on Thu Dec 20 9:58:36 2007. [Full View]

Sooriyakandhi

Interesting examination of social issue of working wife vis-a-vis a lower incomed husband. how advanced were they back then.

muthuraman was very good as the egoistic inferiority complexed husband. Jayalalitha was the dutiful, obedient, angelic wife. she doesnt walk, she flows...

lovely songs: theriyaadhO nOkku theriyaadhO
oh mere deewanaa oh mere dilrooba
naan endraal adhu avalum naamum
and the heavenly kannadhasan-on-stage paramasivan kazhuththilirundhu paambu kEttadhu garudaa soukkiyamaa

interesting bit: savithri acts as muthuraman's mother!
From: dlaxmi16 on Thu Dec 20 20:31:33 2007. [Full View]

Watched Om shanti OM..Not a realistic script though..well worth watching it once for SRK & the new Deepaika Padukone
From: sivank on Fri Dec 21 6:28:11 2007. [Full View]

Last night I watched the movie Blood Diamond with Leo DiCaprio. I was really moved the way how they captured war torn region of Liberia and Sierra Leone. A very good movie
From: Nerd on Fri Dec 21 14:49:52 2007. [Full View]

Devar Magan wrote:

well nerd please read between the lines .. u will get to know why..

Oh.. dasa is (loosely) based on TF eh
From: Wibha on Fri Dec 21 15:17:34 2007. [Full View]

BOMMARILLU

wow can anyone ever come so good to this pair? sids and harini awesomestttttt pair everrrrrrrr

genelia has the MOSTTTTTTTTT EXPRESSIVE eyes.........shreya,asin, nayan ellam onnumea illa gotta learn from her how to make eyes express

siddu tamil mixed telugu still was awesome i loveeee this movie
From: selvakumar on Sat Dec 22 5:22:16 2007. [Full View]

i saw only the first 30 min sof bommarilu.. it was ok though genelia was great
From: VENKIRAJA on Sat Dec 22 5:41:38 2007. [Full View]

I AGREE......IT RELEASED THIS YR HUH?
I SAW ITS RIP....THATS WHY!GENELIA WAS AWESOME IN THAT MOVIE.......WE'LL GET TO SEE IT ONCE MORE ANYWAYS....PHOTOCOPYING UNDERWAY.....SANTOSH SUBRAMANIAM!
From: littlemaster1982 on Sat Dec 22 12:08:27 2007. [Full View]

Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind

The premise of the film is almost the same as a Sujatha's short story(which he had written long back)
From: Kollywoodfan on Sat Dec 22 16:02:37 2007. [Full View]

littlemaster1982 wrote:

Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind

The premise of the film is almost the same as a Sujatha's short story(which he had written long back)

Awesome movie. Kate Winslet was amazing
From: littlemaster1982 on Sun Dec 23 14:22:57 2007. [Full View]

The Shawshank Redemption
From: Thalafanz on Sun Dec 23 20:14:35 2007. [Full View]

Wibha wrote:

THALAFANZ glad u liked it

Where is ur review???
From: crajkumar_be on Sun Dec 23 23:24:34 2007. [Full View]

The Aunt Bully -
Ratatouille -
Sivaji - The Boss

Billa - Heavy on style...
From: Shakthiprabha on Mon Dec 24 0:52:11 2007. [Full View]

OM Shanthi OM

Movie rocks!
SRK looks ever green n young!
deepika is treat!
Story is gripping/intersting though it talks on age old reincarnation theory (this subject never tires anyone )

Climax is not powerful enough!

From: ajithfederer on Mon Dec 24 1:11:34 2007.

OM Shanthi OM

Movie rocks!
SRK looks ever green n young!
deepika is treat!
Story is gripping/intersting though it talks on age old reincarnation theory (this subject never tires anyone )

Climax is not powerful enough!

From: thamizhvaanan on Mon Dec 24 1:15:38 2007.

From: Devar Magan on Tue Dec 25 3:01:53 2007.

From: MrJudge on Mon Dec 24 1:17:42 2007. [Full View]

littlemaster1982 wrote:

The Shawshank Redemption

Great movie but there was a huge flaw in it, have you noticed it?
From: Shakthiprabha on Mon Dec 24 1:18:12 2007. [Full View]

what happ af?
u did not like it

tv hi

u watched OSO (om shanthi om)?
From: ajithfederer on Mon Dec 24 1:25:18 2007. [Full View]

Inge ellam konjam tharumaara sonnanga . But more or less they said the same as u said abt the hero and the heroine

Shakthiprabha wrote:

what happ af?
u did not like it
From: Shakthiprabha on Mon Dec 24 1:46:43 2007. [Full View]

what they said thaarumaara?

btw, SRK I ve been told, underwent lots of treatments/botex injections/ whatever to make him look young as ever!
From: Prabhu Ram on Mon Dec 24 2:25:12 2007. [Full View]

crajkumar_be wrote:

Sivaji - The Boss
From: Sanjeevi on Mon Dec 24 3:44:59 2007. [Full View]

I am Legend

good but not extra-ordinary.

Somewhat I felt Evil Dead's 2007 version
From: sakaLAKALAKAlaa Vallavar on Mon Dec 24 3:49:48 2007. [Full View]

crajkumar_be wrote:

The Aunt Bully -
Ratatouille -
Sivaji - The Boss

Billa - Heavy on style...

bala, enna aandavar threadla aalayee kanom! naanga podura mokkai thaangalayoo

Scoop news ellaam karthi than solraaru, neenga rombave silent aa irukeenga
From: littlemaster1982 on Mon Dec 24 6:05:59 2007. [Full View]

MrJudge wrote:

littlemaster1982 wrote:

The Shawshank Redemption

Great movie but there was a huge flaw in it, have you noticed it?

What was that? Didn't notice
From: dinesh13284 on Mon Dec 24 6:35:27 2007. [Full View]

Kallori a realistic movie.....
From: Wibha on Mon Dec 24 12:57:50 2007. [Full View]

Thalafanz wrote:

Wibha wrote:

THALAFANZ glad u liked it

Where is ur review???

maddy thread
From: ajithfederer on Mon Dec 24 19:42:35 2007. [Full View]

Saving Private Ryan
From: Wibha on Mon Dec 24 21:17:57 2007. [Full View]

ajithfederer wrote:

Saving Private Ryan

i love this movie too

JUNO

the story is good and the ending is awesome
the first teenage pregnancy movie which had no scenes about abortion i loveeeed it ELLEN looks 16 the movie was goooood
From: Prabhu Ram on Tue Dec 25 1:59:20 2007. [Full View]

Jab We Met !

A very enjoyable chic-flick ! Kareena is pretty impressive ! Shahid is not too bad either. It had its sappy parts and but overall quite a likeable film.
From: thilak4life on Tue Dec 25 2:25:29 2007. [Full View]

I remember ditching this film (JWM) for "No smoking" (I loved it totally)
From: Shakthiprabha on Tue Dec 25 2:49:52 2007. [Full View]

I was supp to watch JWM.
Next chance I would.

Great movie but there was a huge flaw in it, have you noticed it?

The Shawshank Redemption Cool

What was that? Didn't notice Embarassed

flaw-aa?? i didnt notice any big flaw in it..

From: rocketboy on Tue Dec 25 3:10:47 2007. [Full View]

American Gangster , What Lies Beneath, SAW IV , The Devil's own , Day Watch

From: MrJudge on Tue Dec 25 3:30:40 2007.

Great movie but there was a huge flaw in it, have you noticed it?

The Shawshank Redemption Cool

What was that? Didn't notice Embarassed

flaw-aa?? i didnt notice any big flaw in it..

SPOILER - DON'T READ IF YOU INTEND TO WATCH THIS MOVIE

Ok, here it is. The way the poster was stuck to the wall, he can't escape. All four corners were glued (I saw the movie only once, so after reading your messages, I am like

From: crajkumar_be on Tue Dec 25 8:18:25 2007.

From: Devar Magan on Tue Dec 25 7:12:39 2007. [Full View]

judge,

yea the posters were struck to the wall with glue.. but he can remove them every night and stick them again.. that shudnt be a problem.. also i think he changes those posters once in a while, to avoid any suspicion..

<Dig>
Sakala,
velai vishayama veliyoor poirundhen...
</Dig>

Primal Fear - Surprisingly, its ok inspite of being an MPD film(!), probably because of the climax

sakaLAKALAKAlaa Vallavar wrote:

bala, enna aandavar threadla aalayee kanom! naanga podura mokkai thaangalayoo Rolling Eyes

Scoop news ellaam karthi than solraaru, neenga rombave silent aa irukeenga Question

Hey Baby - idha Australia poi edukkanumaakkum!....

From: MrJudge on Tue Dec 25 8:26:59 2007.

judge,

yea the posters were struck to the wall with glue.. but he can remove them every night and stick them again.. that shudnt be a problem.. also i think he changes those posters once in a while, to avoid any suspicion..

Once you get into the hole, I don't think you can glue the lower ends of the poster from inside. I am not talking about everyday, we can forget that but the final scene should have taken with little care.

From: MrJudge on Tue Dec 25 8:28:16 2007. [Full View]

crajkumar_be wrote:

Primal Fear - Surprisingly, its ok inspite of being an MPD film(!), probably because of the climax

It is a good one, yeah because of its climax. I don't think many films have that kind of climax.

From: littlemaster1982 on Tue Dec 25 9:30:32 2007.

Great movie but there was a huge flaw in it, have you noticed it?

The Shawshank Redemption Cool

What was that? Didn't notice Embarassed

flaw-aa?? i didnt notice any big flaw in it..

Judge,

I guessed you were pointing out this only, but I didn't think it's a huge flaw (as it happens almost after everything is over). Anyway as you told, they could have done it with little care.

From: ajithfederer on Tue Dec 25 12:50:46 2007. [Full View]

Appo naan eppo australia-va suthi paakaradhu ... (read this like vivek)

crajkumar_be wrote:

Hey Baby - idha Australia poi edukkanumaakkum!....
From: thilak4life on Wed Dec 26 0:01:39 2007. [Full View]

"The world at war" Documentary series. Saw first five episodes - just one word, "brilliant".
From: crajkumar_be on Wed Dec 26 0:04:18 2007. [Full View]

@ Feddy

Johny Gaddar -

I haven't read James Hadley Chase and perhaps thats the reason i was seeing Ethan & Joel Coen right through the movie

Good performances by Zakhir Hussain, Vinay Pathak and Ashwini Kalsekar...

From: MrJudge on Wed Dec 26 2:57:17 2007.

Judge,

I guessed you were pointing out this only, but I didn't think it's a huge flaw (as it happens almost after everything is over). Anyway as you told, they could have done it with little care.

The movie was almost flawless except this one, since I enjoyed it so much I couldn't digest this flaw.

From: Wibha on Wed Dec 26 3:41:29 2007. [Full View]

taare zameen par

nice story but cud've been done better...........the way they show why he focuses on the kid was not well defined ....................but the acting was good both aamir and the kid music was okay it nearly leads to the same tune was kinda weird

From: littlemaster1982 on Wed Dec 26 6:09:43 2007.

Judge,

I guessed you were pointing out this only, but I didn't think it's a huge flaw (as it happens almost after everything is over). Anyway as you told, they could have done it with little care.

The movie was almost flawless except this one, since I enjoyed it so much I couldn't digest this flaw.

For the same reason, I ignored the flaw

. Anyway its a wonderful film

From: Raikkonen on Wed Dec 26 10:28:49 2007. [Full View]

Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem.. pretty disappointing, excessively violent, and a bad story..
the last 3 movies in in predator series had a strong protagonist and they build the story around them, this time lack of main hero/heroine(as in avp) really hurts the flow.. even the hyped predalien is terrible.. the only saviour of the movie is the predator itself.. but overall, its still not bad as predator 2, but really disappointing
avp: all very predictable.
From: Thalafanz on Wed Dec 26 11:23:53 2007. [Full View]

Guys, how about National Tressure 2 - Book of Secrets???
Anyone watched???
From: Wibha on Wed Dec 26 15:15:04 2007. [Full View]

Thalafanz wrote:

Guys, how about National Tressure 2 - Book of Secrets???
Anyone watched???

i wanted to watch it.....my frnd said sema blade so i didn't
From: dlaxmi16 on Wed Dec 26 18:23:38 2007. [Full View]

I watched Laga chunari mein daag yest..Very sad movie though had a good ending..can watch once for rani's performance..
From: Kollywoodfan on Wed Dec 26 22:58:45 2007. [Full View]

The Queen

Very powerful movie! Helen Mirren was outstanding.
From: Nerd on Wed Dec 26 23:55:34 2007. [Full View]

Revisited the following movies during the christmas holidays with friends..
Pulp fiction
Superbad
Trainspotting
Sivaji the BOSS

Needless to say enjoyed all the movies
From: thilak4life on Thu Dec 27 0:01:12 2007. [Full View]

KF (Nice Nick No?),

Queen was indeed powerful, in spite of the highly desirable subtlety.
From: thilak4life on Thu Dec 27 0:19:19 2007. [Full View]

For the record, saw Sainikudu. Trash! Irrfan khan, what the &%$*# he's doing there!
From: ajithfederer on Thu Dec 27 0:24:12 2007. [Full View]

Telugu sainikudu starring Mahesh

thilak4life wrote:

For the record, saw Sainikudu. Trash! Irrfan khan, what the &%$*# he's doing there!
From: thilak4life on Thu Dec 27 0:28:21 2007. [Full View]

ajithfederer wrote:

Telugu sainikudu starring Mahesh

thilak4life wrote:

For the record, saw Sainikudu. Trash! Irrfan khan, what the &%$*# he's doing there!

Amaam..

From: ajithfederer on Thu Dec 27 0:34:30 2007.

That was a freakkin bomb on the very 1st day itself....Why did u even see that?? Shocked

Neengalavathu parava illai, Last year when the movie came mahesh came to NJ 2 promote the movie. Some of my friends spent 40$ for the premier show to see the movie with him ROTFL

Telugu sainikudu starring Mahesh Question

For the record, saw Sainikudu. Trash! Irrfan khan, what the &%$*# he's doing there!

Amaam..

From: Kollywoodfan on Thu Dec 27 0:42:01 2007. [Full View]

thilak4life wrote:

KF (Nice Nick No?),

Queen was indeed powerful, in spite of the highly desirable subtlety.

KF is a nickname?

I loved the characterization of mainly the Queen and Tony Blair. They showed the negative qualities of the queen honestly, but also what motivated her to do what she did at each step. Fantastic ending.
From: thilak4life on Thu Dec 27 0:56:07 2007. [Full View]

Feddy,

Saw it on the bus while coming back to Chennai.

Yeah, He has a massive fan base around the globe!

IMO, Mahesh babu's best masala film was Okkadu.
From: interz on Thu Dec 27 15:12:55 2007. [Full View]

I saw Billa

Cool presentation but otherwise no big deal. It's sort of like Pokkiri where the hero is supposed to infiltrate a gang.
From: Thalafanz on Thu Dec 27 20:22:03 2007. [Full View]

Wibha wrote:

Thalafanz wrote:

Guys, how about National Tressure 2 - Book of Secrets???
Anyone watched???

i wanted to watch it.....my frnd said sema blade so i didn't

Well, opinions differ. If I'm not mistaken, the story takes us back to American history. Definately, click.
Moreover, English movies are good in these kind of scripts - adventure, suspence, thrilling...
From: crajkumar_be on Thu Dec 27 23:44:28 2007. [Full View]

interz wrote:

It's sort of like Pokkiri where the hero is supposed to infiltrate a gang.

You mean Pokkiri was like Don?
From: Sanjeevi on Fri Dec 28 1:48:04 2007. [Full View]

Thalafanz wrote:

Guys, how about National Tressure 2 - Book of Secrets???
Anyone watched???

I liked the first version and expecting this too
From: crajkumar_be on Sat Dec 29 4:38:28 2007. [Full View]

Anbe Sivam on Sun TV - (Lost count)
Vidhyasagar is an unsung hero of the film
From: thilak4life on Sat Dec 29 5:18:01 2007. [Full View]

Yep, Vidyasagar's finest work till date, both in BGM and songs.

BTW, saw Oram po - now this is a slightly better definition of "entertainer" from tamil cinema. Son of Gun is one of the best supporting character in a long time. Overall, the film is the least problematic after Chennai-28. Loved the raunchy but realistic take at man-woman relationships with no apologetic snobbery.
From: equanimus on Sat Dec 29 5:21:53 2007. [Full View]

crajkumar_be wrote:

Anbe Sivam on Sun TV - (Lost count)
Vidhyasagar is an unsung hero of the film

AhA, pAththirukkalAmE... pAdhi nAL thUkkathulayE mudinjA, ippadi dhAn!
From: thilak4life on Sat Dec 29 5:25:36 2007. [Full View]

and btw, GVP lifts again from Ennio morricone.

From: crajkumar_be on Sat Dec 29 8:50:55 2007.

BTW, saw Oram po - now this is a slightly better definition of "entertainer" from tamil cinema. Son of Gun is one of the best supporting character in a long time. Overall, the film is the least problematic after Chennai-28. Loved the raunchy but realistic take at man-woman relationships with no apologetic snobbery.

The very name "Son Of Gun" has *fake* an *wannabe* written all over it. For a Sennai auto driver setting? No Way!!

Have to agree with you on the "relationship" bit. The problem for me with movies in general is, bad acting makes it very difficult for me to look/appreciate things apart from and beyond the (bad) acting.
I saw 7G only recently (and liked it) because till then i was convinced this would be a rank bad film because of the precedent said by KK and watching Ravi Krishna in clippings

By the by, second half la enna aagum? oru vari surukkam please..

From: crajkumar_be on Sat Dec 29 8:53:08 2007. [Full View]

thilak4life wrote:

and btw, GVP lifts again from Ennio morricone.

<Dig>
Madurai serial traile clipping la paathen - They have "adapted" the prelude of Metallica's "Unforgiven". After the symphonic version, we have our mega serial version with veenai and the works
</Dig>
From: crajkumar_be on Sat Dec 29 9:05:12 2007. [Full View]

Satham Podathey
Barring logical holes, watchable. Yuvan vazhakkampola BGM sirappa senjirukkaar.

Pesugiren and that Adnan Sami song are good
From: Devar Magan on Sat Dec 29 9:08:40 2007. [Full View]

Naalai Namathey.. MGR just loved the movie.. the black mgr rocks..
From: thilak4life on Sat Dec 29 9:21:11 2007. [Full View]

crajkumar_be wrote:

The very name "Son Of Gun" has *fake* an *wannabe* written all over it. For a Sennai auto driver setting? No Way!!

Oh certainly. But I sincerely liked the character. For once, it's not exactly authentic in terms of the character, but it's the least problematic for the character's backdrop. A tad softer, some say. But I simply liked the way his character reacts, and leads his living. No qualms about drinking, sex, and he's no cliched villain.

Quote:

The problem for me with movies in general is, bad acting makes it very difficult for me to look/appreciate things apart from and beyond the (bad) acting.

That's true. But I sort of knew when Arya is part of the cast. But there's very less he does to put us off, thankfully..

Quote:

By the by, second half la enna aagum? oru vari surukkam please..

Chandru-bigil get back together. They sort out their difference on Rani. Chandru goes to get propose to her, and she gives in. Now the bad memories (Which haunts and hazes him earlier) are over, and he's all refreshed. In the final race, they almost win, but the rear wheel bursts, and the auto stops inches before the finish line. Voila, they loose to SOG again. But finally Chandru gets back his shirt, then he gets the gOli inside, and they get good bucks. In a stupid last shot, we see 'em riding a stylized auto, supposed to be slapstick, but falls flat...

[Me thinks you would like it a bit more. As you said before, it's not for everyone. ]
From: thilak4life on Sat Dec 29 9:31:16 2007. [Full View]

SOG's name is also quite interesting, because he's an interesting counterpoint to Bigil. He's so much fun, and the actor(?) nailed in terms of the thoothukudi nakkal/mokkai.
From: thilak4life on Sat Dec 29 12:48:28 2007. [Full View]

Julie Ganapathy Now that's what good cinema is all about. A seemingly simple thriller..

Enna solradhu?

Miss Balu Mahendra - the writer (with credits to King of course), director, DP
Miss Ilaiyaraja's brilliant BGM.
Miss a well-written female character (middle-aged, unconventional) with a neatly enacted performance. IMO Balu mahendra is one of the best knocking life out of a dead fish. Of course, Saritha isn't one.
From: kannannn on Sat Dec 29 13:58:06 2007. [Full View]

The Closet: Nothing is going right in the life of socially awkward Francois Pignon - his wife has left him, his son is not keeping his appointments to meet him and to add to all that he has just learnt that he is to be fired. With his neighbour's help he establishes himself to be gay so that the company cannot risk being sued for discrimination. The sudden exposure not only reveals his true nature, but also that of his family and colleagues. Made by the director of 'Dinner Game', this one was much funnier with Auteuil and Depardieu stealing the show. Nice try is what I would say..

From: Wibha on Sat Dec 29 21:23:37 2007.

Julie Ganapathy Now that's what good cinema is all about. A seemingly simple thriller..

Enna solradhu?

Miss Balu Mahendra - the writer (with credits to King of course), director, DP
Miss Ilaiyaraja's brilliant BGM.
Miss a well-written female character (middle-aged, unconventional) with a neatly enacted performance. IMO Balu mahendra is one of the best knocking life out of a dead fish. Of course, Saritha isn't one.

From: NOV on Sat Dec 29 23:06:47 2007. [Full View]

thilak4life wrote:

Julie Ganapathy Now that's what good cinema is all about. A seemingly simple thriller..

Enna solradhu?
atta copy'nu sollalaam.
novel by Stephen King
made into a movie - MISERY... and the lead actress won an Oscar.

baluM - you too?
From: NOV on Sat Dec 29 23:10:26 2007. [Full View]

Silence of the Lambs

16 years later and it is still scary
anthony hopkins is simply fantastic - his look alone is enough to send shivers down the spine.

From: thilak4life on Sat Dec 29 23:48:25 2007.

Julie Ganapathy Now that's what good cinema is all about. A seemingly simple thriller..

Enna solradhu?

atta copy'nu sollalaam. Rolling Eyes

novel by Stephen King
made into a movie - MISERY... and the lead actress won an Oscar.

baluM - you too? Shocked

I've seen Misery

It's not an "atta copy". It's adapted well, and yeah, it has some common focal points because they are both from the same book.

Athaan soNNEN: Miss Balu Mahendra - the writer (with credits to King of course)

I think we have good novellas from thamizh writers themselves, but somehow many filmmakers refuse to adapt 'em.

From: thilak4life on Sat Dec 29 23:50:59 2007. [Full View]

NOV,

Moreover, Balu mahendra hasn't done that many original films. All of 'em are remakes or inspirations from elsewhere. However, his refined understated narrative has often elevated his films above the original films...
From: thilak4life on Sat Dec 29 23:53:47 2007. [Full View]

Among his original Tamil films: Veedu, Moondram pirai are both his best from his oeuvre. Wish he made more original films..
From: NOV on Sun Dec 30 0:59:08 2007. [Full View]

thilak4life wrote:

However, his refined understated narrative has often elevated his films above the original films...

barring avvai shanmughi, nary has a remade film bettered the orginal.

which reminds me now of the tamil remake of fatal attraction with silk smitha as the gal who-doesnt-leave.

and then there was the remake of urban legends...
From: Kollywoodfan on Sun Dec 30 1:07:48 2007. [Full View]

Kuch Kuch Hota Hai

Classic

From: thilak4life on Sun Dec 30 1:52:41 2007.

However, his refined understated narrative has often elevated his films above the original films...

barring avvai shanmughi, nary has a remade film bettered the orginal. Razz

I was talking of Balu mahendra.

Have you seen she-devil or Micki + Maude and such like. Horrible is the word. BM has made superior films with similar themes. And, I don't think he specifically "remade", one could very well call it "adaptations", as it was changed to Thamizh sensibilities.

Of course, those two examples would have sucked...(haven't seen them yet) I think there are few inspired films which really were far superior to their original films..

From: ajithfederer on Sun Dec 30 22:31:41 2007. [Full View]

Vel
From: Nerd on Sun Dec 30 23:24:00 2007. [Full View]

Oram pO - Definitely watchable. They could have cut the profanity in the first half. Though its *realistic*, we are not used to such dialogues in tamil films. Really liked the screenplay and the characters. Arya was surprisingly good I thought

Funny Games - A tight slap on people who watch the movie. Very engrossing though..

Baran - Simple & Beautiful.
From: Kollywoodfan on Mon Dec 31 0:09:22 2007. [Full View]

Superman Returns

Surprisingly very good, but I'm a huge Superman fan so that could be why. Although the new guy was not on par with Christopher Reeve, he presented a new, charming portrayal of the Man of Steel. Had certain cool effects and some cheesy ones. Overall, awesome!

From: Sinthiya on Mon Dec 31 0:11:51 2007.

The problem for me with movies in general is, bad acting makes it very difficult for me to look/appreciate things apart from and beyond the (bad) acting.

That's true. But I sort of knew when Arya is part of the cast. But there's very less he does to put us off, thankfully..

Arya is good and his movies have been decent...an actor is made, not always born with talent...give him enough chances with good directors and he will shine in what works for him, just like many out there...

From: Wibha on Mon Dec 31 1:01:30 2007. [Full View]

I am legend

gosh i cursed the heck outta the person who took me but then it was kinda good.....will smith

From: Wibha on Mon Dec 31 1:08:28 2007.

The problem for me with movies in general is, bad acting makes it very difficult for me to look/appreciate things apart from and beyond the (bad) acting.

That's true. But I sort of knew when Arya is part of the cast. But there's very less he does to put us off, thankfully..

he will shine better

From: crajkumar_be on Mon Dec 31 1:11:32 2007.

From: Wibha on Mon Dec 31 1:15:41 2007.

mahA pAvam, mahA pAvam

From: Jehan on Mon Dec 31 1:16:22 2007.

mahA pAvam, mahA pAvam Razz

opinions differ

sattila irunthaa thaan agappaiyila varum

mahA pAvam, mahA pAvam Razz

opinions differ Smile

From: MrJudge on Mon Dec 31 1:20:01 2007. [Full View]

Jehan wrote:

sattila irunthaa thaan agappaiyila varum

sattiyila irunthu
agappa ottaiya iruntha
enna pannuveenga?
From: ajithfederer on Mon Dec 31 1:23:10 2007. [Full View]

Oram Po

Son of Gun

Chandru(arya) & Bigilu
From: Jehan on Mon Dec 31 1:24:41 2007. [Full View]

MrJudge wrote:

Jehan wrote:

sattila irunthaa thaan agappaiyila varum

sattiyila irunthu
agappa ottaiya iruntha
enna pannuveenga?

agappaila ootaina, kai'i use panrathu
From: avven on Mon Dec 31 1:28:38 2007. [Full View]

Arya was gud in AA..but he is mediocre in other flicks..hope he will be back in Nan Kadavul ...
From: Sinthiya on Mon Dec 31 1:30:18 2007. [Full View]

Arya's role in Arinthum Ariyamalum, Pattiyal, Vattaram, and Orampo were quite good!! The roles are all similar and seems to work for him (despite his voice )...

Anyways, I'm looking forward to Arya's acting in Naan Kadavul...let's see...
From: Sinthiya on Mon Dec 31 1:37:28 2007. [Full View]

crajkumar_be wrote:

mahA pAvam, mahA pAvam

enakku appadi theriyala ...if Ravi Krishna can act in movies like 7G, KD, and Ponniyin Selvan , then there is nothing wrong with me saying Arya is good.......

From: ajithfederer on Mon Dec 31 1:41:13 2007.

Thats what makes the movie realistic and better. Smile

Oram pO - Definitely watchable. They could have cut the profanity in the first half. Though its *realistic*, we are not used to such dialogues in tamil films. Really liked the screenplay and the characters. Arya was surprisingly good I thought Rolling Eyes

From: ajithfederer on Mon Dec 31 1:42:49 2007.

Arya aint bad at all. He is very good in action sequences as well. Smile

mahA pAvam, mahA pAvam Razz

enakku appadi theriyala Smile

...if Ravi Krishna can act in movies like 7G, KD, and Ponniyin Selvan Rolling Eyes

, then there is nothing wrong with me saying Arya is good.... Smile

From: MrJudge on Mon Dec 31 1:45:37 2007.

Jehan wrote:

sattila irunthaa thaan agappaiyila varum

Jehan wrote:

sattiyila irunthu
agappa ottaiya iruntha
enna pannuveenga?

agappaila ootaina, kai'i use panrathu Razz

sattiyila kothikkuthu
appa enna pannuveenga?

From: avven on Mon Dec 31 1:46:35 2007. [Full View]

I Am Legend-wht to say abt the flick..its a k kinda flick..expected a lot but nothing fascinating in the flick..flick is going hell slow without any story..if ur aficionado of WillSmit u can deem it as i did otherwise its hard to sit till the flick get over..
From: cancer on Mon Dec 31 4:51:15 2007. [Full View]

Kalloori

One of the wonderful movie of the year.

From: rocketboy on Mon Dec 31 14:18:26 2007.

I Am Legend-wht to say abt the flick..its a k kinda flick..expected a lot but nothing fascinating in the flick..flick is going hell slow without any story..if ur aficionado of WillSmit u can deem it as i did otherwise its hard to sit till the flick get over..

avven wrote:

Exactly man . Its boring

From: ajithfederer on Mon Dec 31 19:43:02 2007. [Full View]

Same here

Loved all the characters. Tammanna and the lead hero Both acted well .
No pretentious scenes. Balaji shakthivel

cancer wrote:

Kalloori

One of the wonderful movie of the year.
From: Sinthiya on Tue Jan 1 2:26:16 2008. [Full View]

Taare Zameen Par....wow...simply, the best movie after Kannathil Muthamittal, IMO!
(even with subtitles )

+ The little boy is awesome - he is a boy-version of 'Amudha' of KM (literally)...he acted so well
+ Aamir Khan (superb first movie for his production, great direction ...all the best to his production co.
+ songs are quite good; BGM was just perfect
+ I was so overwhelmed throughout the movie...great, inspirational story ...every child is indeed special...
+ Among the many sad endings that we have seen this year , this movie ends on a bright note that makes us feel good...

My fav scenes:
- the little boy hugging Aamir in the climax and in the end
- seeing the paintings of Ishaan and Aamir (the teacher)

A must watch, at least to see the 'little stars' that shine on the screen...this is the most memorable movie since KM and will see it again ...
From: avven on Tue Jan 1 2:42:28 2008. [Full View]

Hot Rod--Its such a hilarous flick i have ever seen in the recent times...the guy who acted in the flick was literally gud in acting and doing comedy scenes..you will never feel tedious or dragging anywhere in the flick...its a fun filled flick.. he must be funny guy in real life either...everyone gotto watch this flick...its worth watching
From: Nerd on Tue Jan 1 22:09:17 2008. [Full View]

Chennai 600028 - Undoubtedly one of the best movies last year. Most of the scenes cracked me up. I noticed a lot of double entendres this time
From: ajithfederer on Tue Jan 1 23:16:05 2008. [Full View]

Mumbai express
From: kannannn on Wed Jan 2 22:12:20 2008. [Full View]

Thalaivasal - One of those first 'Chennai local' movies. Still manages to entertain after all these years. Nasser's Beeda Sait
From: Kollywoodfan on Wed Jan 2 23:18:06 2008. [Full View]

Tristan & Isolde

Not amazing, but worth a watch. James Franco's acting left a lot to be desired. The actress was pretty, sort of a younger version of Kate Winslet. Rufus Sewall stole the show as Lord Mark.
From: selvakumar on Thu Jan 3 2:29:22 2008. [Full View]

Nerd wrote:

Chennai 600028 - Undoubtedly one of the best movies last year. Most of the scenes cracked me up. I noticed a lot of double entendres this time

Ippo thaan note pannureengala. Yes, the sequence after that crap ennamoe song was
From: selvakumar on Thu Jan 3 2:30:36 2008. [Full View]

kannannn wrote:

Thalaivasal - One of those first 'Chennai local' movies. Still manages to entertain after all these years. Nasser's Beeda Sait

and SPB's acting

From: kannannn on Thu Jan 3 7:54:18 2008.

Thalaivasal - One of those first 'Chennai local' movies. Still manages to entertain after all these years. Nasser's Beeda Sait Not Worthy

and SPB's acting Not Worthy

Agree

And it also had some of the best college humour of the times.

"Enga sir poringa..?"
"Class-kku thaan. Yenpa?"
"Naangale pogala, neenga ethukku sir poringa?"

Latest - Oram Po. Wanted Urgently - A good young actor who can speak 'Chennai Thamizh' (Nammavarukku piragu andha idaththai nirappa oruvarume illai

). That said, the movie wasn't bad at all. Looks like the directors were on a fun outing and it shows. SoG was great IMO. They could have worked harder on the consistency of the dialogues though. Some were rib-cracking while the others were downright cheesy (BTW when will the muting culture go in Tamil Films. The dialogues add depth and flavour to the movie and deserve to be left alone. North censor boards rock in that respect - look at Omkara).

From: thilak4life on Thu Jan 3 8:08:08 2008. [Full View]

Kannannn,

Saw "The tin drum" at last (Actually last night). Whatafilm! And talking of censors...
From: kannannn on Thu Jan 3 8:14:09 2008. [Full View]

thilak4life wrote:

Kannannn,

Saw "The tin drum" at last (Actually last night). Whatafilm! And talking of censors...

Glad you liked it . BTW, my wife tells me that the novel is a borefest. All credit to the director for making it so engaging and interesting (in the obvious way ).

From: thilak4life on Thu Jan 3 8:19:05 2008.

Kannannn,

Saw "The tin drum" at last (Actually last night). Whatafilm! And talking of censors... Smile

Glad you liked it Smile

. BTW, my wife tells me that the novel is a borefest. All credit to the director for making it so engaging and interesting (in the obvious way Laughing

Doubties: Is it a german book?

Update: Yes it is

From: kannannn on Thu Jan 3 8:26:48 2008. [Full View]

thilak4life wrote:

Doubties: Is it a german book?

Yup, the author also won the Nobel literature award for his work. The book I was referring to was a translation though. In the DVD 'Special Features', the director says it was hard to adapt the material on film and decided to adapt only the first half of the novel. Apparently the novel also covers events past Oskar's decision to 'grow up'.

From: thilak4life on Thu Jan 3 8:31:01 2008.

Doubties: Is it a german book?

Yup, the author also won the Nobel literature award for his work. The book I was referring to was a translation though. In the DVD 'Special Features', the director says it was hard to adapt the material on film and decided to adapt only the first half of the novel. Apparently the novel also covers events past Oskar's decision to 'grow up'.

OhO! The wiki also enlightens.

From: thilak4life on Fri Jan 4 0:45:50 2008. [Full View]

Saw TZP. It's just about "good". Like RDB, the film would go down as the most overhyped from the year. However, one should appreciate Khan's talent to reach more people with his product (which is sensible than his peers - huh, the other *s). In any case, it's a worthy debut. But once again, the year testifies hindi cinema's resurgence to progressive stuff. The only complain one could have is the fetish for hollywood tropes, and lack of rootedness* (of course, a VB would destory this notion). Let that be excused, the sophistication is appreciative. TZP of course plays to the urban mumbai milieu, with much success. The film is as much as the world of child, and his ways of looking at things, as it is about "dyslexia" and the inspiring teacher...

* - once could argue this to be the reflection of the liberal urban India today..

From: sivank on Sat Jan 5 4:33:58 2008.

Doubties: Is it a german book?

Hi kannaaaannn, thilak 4 life,

the "blech trommel" or the tin drum by Gunther Grass is widely accepted as a classiker in Germany but many of them don�t like him. I couldn�t finish the book in one sequence had to read many times. I didn�t know that a film is made out of this book must see

From: selvakumar on Sat Jan 5 4:35:40 2008. [Full View]

Quote:

Saw TZP. It's just about "good"

thanks thilak. Many of my friends are recommending it. will see it next week and update my review.
How would u rate it ? what type of film is it ? ore nenjai nakkura scene ah iruntha, i will certainly feel irritated.
feel good film ah ??
From: sivank on Sat Jan 5 4:35:59 2008. [Full View]

Last nite I saw 9 rupees note. A very good movie. The actors have lived in thier characters. It pains a lot to see the naked truths before our eyes
From: sivank on Sat Jan 5 4:36:26 2008. [Full View]

Last nite I saw 9 rupees note. A very good movie. The actors have lived in thier characters. It pains a lot to see the naked truths before our eyes
From: Prabo on Sat Jan 5 4:53:41 2008. [Full View]

Happened to see Reservoir dogs(RD) & What women want(WWW). Both belong to different genres, but truly engaging movies. RD, i felt was serious & intense, like driving on single straight road, the movie had no deviation and man the story telling was new with awesome performance. WWW was hilarious and watching Mel Gibson doing lighthearted stuffs was amazing. Helen hunt was elegant.
From: Wibha on Sat Jan 5 4:55:54 2008. [Full View]

sigappu rojakkal

was thinking a nice love story between sridevi and kamal

it was such a nightmare

it was worse than manmadhan and vettaiyadhu

kamal's acting was good...........sridevi

the music was creepy

From: selvakumar on Sat Jan 5 5:02:55 2008.

it was... these are one of those few movies of KH and SD pair in which one will love the romance sequences

esp the kerchief sequence

sigappu rojakkal Shaking With Fear

was thinking a nice love story between sridevi and kamal Cry2

it was such a nightmare Shocked

it was worse than manmadhan and vettaiyadhu Shaking With Fear

kamal's acting was good...........sridevi Not Worthy

the music was creepy Neutral

miss that kamal

though VV had traces of that kamal. way too romantic !

sridevi was cute and loved her in that movie

it was worse than MM and VV

in what way.. MM was an unofficial remake of that movie IMO

sigappu rojakkal and VV

SR will win at any day !

From: Wibha on Sat Jan 5 5:06:48 2008.

it was... these are one of those few movies of KH and SD pair in which one will love the romance sequences

esp the kerchief sequence ROTFL

miss that kamal Sad

though VV had traces of that kamal. way too romantic ! Very Happy

sridevi was cute and loved her in that movie Very Happy

it was worse than MM and VV Evil or Very Mad

in what way.. MM was an unofficial remake of that movie IMO Very Happy

sigappu rojakkal and VV OMG

SR will win at any day !

kerchief scene was not romantic

it was worse in its scariness

the cat he fed it with BLOOD

and then the hand coming out

i HAD NO CLUE kamal was a cold blooded killer

From: selvakumar on Sat Jan 5 5:19:23 2008. [Full View]

wibha,
I love the romantic sequence in SR. the sequence might have been ordinary. But watching kamal and sd in that sequence was a treat IMO. I love it a lot !

Yes.. The scariness might not appeal to u.

From: Sanguine Sridhar on Sat Jan 5 5:20:29 2008.

wibha,
I love the romantic sequence in SR. the sequence might have been ordinary. But watching kamal and sd in that sequence was a treat IMO. I love it a lot !

Yes.. The scariness might not appeal to u.

Why? Wibhs chumma scene-a poduraanga

From: Wibha on Sat Jan 5 5:21:27 2008.

hm maybe......................

and i watched the movie with another bayandha swabhavam person

From: selvakumar on Sat Jan 5 5:21:53 2008. [Full View]

Sanguine Sridhar wrote:

Why? Wibhs chumma scene-a poduraanga

I think siddharth, maddy ellarum wibha va keduthuntaanga..
popcorn boy siddharth ozhiga !!
From: Sanguine Sridhar on Sat Jan 5 5:24:26 2008. [Full View]

selvakumar wrote:

Sanguine Sridhar wrote:

Why? Wibhs chumma scene-a poduraanga

I think siddharth, maddy ellarum wibha va keduthuntaanga..
popcorn boy siddharth ozhiga !!

Wibhs-ku pudichavanga list Sidharth, ArRehman, Maddy, Sachin!
Ivunga yaarukum meesai kedayaadhu...! so Wibhs-ku meesai illadha celebrities mattum thaan pudikum
From: Wibha on Sat Jan 5 5:24:42 2008. [Full View]

selvakumar wrote:

Sanguine Sridhar wrote:

Why? Wibhs chumma scene-a poduraanga

I think siddharth, maddy ellarum wibha va keduthuntaanga..
popcorn boy siddharth ozhiga !!

he's CHOCOLATE boy

i'd rather watch good romantic movies than scary thrillers unless i get really weird

From: Wibha on Sat Jan 5 5:26:40 2008.

Wibhs-ku pudichavanga list Sidharth, ArRehman, Maddy, Sachin!
Ivunga yaarukum meesai kedayaadhu...! LOL

Why? Wibhs chumma scene-a poduraanga LOL

I think siddharth, maddy ellarum wibha va keduthuntaanga..
popcorn boy siddharth ozhiga !! Twisted Evil

so Wibhs-ku meesai illadha celebrities mattum thaan pudikum LOL

ur rong

kamal had a meesai and has one

and i like him too

but yea i like guys without meesai

From: thilak4life on Sat Jan 5 5:30:05 2008.

Saw TZP. It's just about "good"

Quote:

thanks thilak. Many of my friends are recommending it. will see it next week and update my review.
How would u rate it ? what type of film is it ? ore nenjai nakkura scene ah iruntha, i will certainly feel irritated.
feel good film ah ??

As I had said, it's a film on a child's world, and his dyslexic condition, and an inspiring teacher who brings the best out of him (that the teacher is almost a surrogate father/mother/teacher), and the film's tag line " Every child is special" is what the film is about..

I think it has its dose of sentimentality, but it's not insincere. And, It's also not because it's a feel good film. It's just that the iflm plays well within the mainstream parameters, and presents a good narrative (visually brilliant - especially the first half, and the production values are top notch). It's just that this brand of films aren't made in India, that suddenly a lay man got a film on a bourgeoisie kid condition, and that one concerns for the middle class, that it's celebrated and overhyped. A "sweet" film, for want of a better word...

From: VENKIRAJA on Sat Jan 5 7:12:49 2008. [Full View]

Iruvar.....I think PR deserves the NA for best hero itself,not supporting actor.....he was too awesome!
From: thilak4life on Sat Jan 5 7:14:58 2008. [Full View]

VENKIRAJA wrote:

Iruvar.....I think PR deserves the NA for best hero itself,not supporting actor.....he was too awesome!

I think that year, Lal should have won. Instead, they awarded Kamal haasan for Hindustani/Indian. Kamal should have won for many other better performances than Indian.

From: Devar Magan on Sat Jan 5 7:22:20 2008.

Iruvar.....I think PR deserves the NA for best hero itself,not supporting actor.....he was too awesome!

VENKIRAJA wrote:

I think that year, Lal should have won. Instead, they awarded Kamal haasan for Hindustani/Indian. Kamal should have won for many other better performances than Indian.

but, kamal's performance as senathipathi is just amazing.. dont discount his performance, just because of his masala-act in the role of chandru..

From: thilak4life on Sat Jan 5 7:25:21 2008.

Iruvar.....I think PR deserves the NA for best hero itself,not supporting actor.....he was too awesome!

VENKIRAJA wrote:

I think that year, Lal should have won. Instead, they awarded Kamal haasan for Hindustani/Indian. Kamal should have won for many other better performances than Indian.

but, kamal's performance as senathipathi is just amazing.. dont discount his performance, just because of his masala-act in the role of chandru..

I'm not discounting at all. It's just Lal's performance was superior because of the character, Anandan. Of course, Kamal's acting was superlative even as Chandru, I think that role, and the whole phase of Kamal-Gounder was fun...

From: sivank on Sat Jan 5 10:45:33 2008. [Full View]

I heard that lot of scenes which MR originally shot was edited out. I hope that one day MR will show us the Director�s cut of this Movie. A very good one
From: Roshan on Sat Jan 5 13:51:26 2008. [Full View]

Maqbool - A good one overall

Intha padam pathi neReya sollanum but konjam yOsichuthAn ezhuthanum. Heard that Kamal declined the offer (no idea as to which role was offered to him - Miyaan or Jayangir ) Entha role'A irunthAlum it would have been a 'cake walk' for him but I felt the story and presentation would have needed changes had Kamal been part of it.

Thalapathy (SUN TV)

Rajinikanth - YaarAvathu Rajiniya maRupadiyum intha mAthiri nadikka vekka mAttAngaLAnnu ovvoru sceneleyum nenechEn. Splendid performance.

Mammooty - as usual Great

Dialogues -

Mammooty to Banupriya : evan.. evan ommEla kai vechathu.. sollu avan kaiyya eduthudrEn..

Banupriya: vEnAm, engaLukku yaarOda kayyum vEnAm.. intha oorla neReya aambalainga irukkaanga
From: thilak4life on Sat Jan 5 13:59:00 2008. [Full View]

Exactly Roshan. Kamal was offered Miya maqbool. But he would have rocked in Pankaj kapoor's role too! But the story would have been changed, because Kamal is the star, and only he can be that deceptive scriptwriter to present the actor beyond that persona. A superb film in any case.

From: Roshan on Sat Jan 5 14:06:56 2008.

Exactly Roshan. Kamal was offered Miya maqbool. But he would have rocked in Pankaj kapoor's role too! But the story would have been changed, because Kamal is the star, and only he can be that deceptive scriptwriter to present the actor beyond that persona. A superb film in any case. Not Worthy

Yes ! I felt the same while watching the movie. I kept on imagnining him in both roles

Irfan Khan was superb in the first half (his eye expressions

) but his performance lacked something in the second.

One of my favourites Thabu - rocked as usual

PS: Thanks to Prabhu for recommending this movie

From: littlemaster1982 on Sat Jan 5 14:32:29 2008. [Full View]

Roshan, try watching Omkara and Blue Umbrella too (subsequent films of the same dir, Vishal Bharadwaj).
From: Roshan on Sat Jan 5 15:01:32 2008. [Full View]

littlemaster1982 wrote:

Roshan, try watching Omkara and Blue Umbrella too (subsequent films of the same dir, Vishal Bharadwaj).

Will do LM Got hold of the DVD of Omkara recently from a colleague but it it's without the sub titles
From: Nerd on Sat Jan 5 15:10:13 2008. [Full View]

Maqbool >> Blue umbrella >> Omkara >> 98% of hindi films in the last 6 years

And Roshan is spot on about thaLapathi. One of the most complex characters that Rajini has ever played...
From: sakaLAKALAKAlaa Vallavar on Sat Jan 5 15:39:58 2008. [Full View]

Roshan wrote:

Thalapathy (SUN TV)

mmm chinna vayasula paarhtathu. shud revisit sometime. guna released same time. appo gunaa vin gunam puriyala...

one scene i remember in thalapathy. thanks to Raja the scene where mammootty enters hospital to see ramana, kuzappamaana sooznilai. BGM mum kuzappamaagave irukkum. Raja is a God of BGM. appove antha scene, with music, saved in my mental harddisk
From: Kollywoodfan on Sat Jan 5 18:09:59 2008. [Full View]

Pollathavan

Awesome movie Much much better than both ATM and Vel. This should have been the Diwali winner. Definitely an innovative idea to personify an inanimate object such as a bike and make it the pivotal point which the story revolves around. Dhanush delivered a very effective, restrained performance. The other characters, barring Ramya who was ok, were also excellent from Daniel Balaji to Dhanush's parents to Santhanam & Karunas. I loved how the story didn't fall victim to predictablity and presented an fascinating character as the buffer that stopped all the major violence until the end (Daniel Balaji's brother role was superb). Nice music & bgm :wink:Engeyum Eppothum simply outstanding.
From: thamiz on Sat Jan 5 23:28:21 2008. [Full View]

Kollywoodfan wrote:

Pollathavan

Awesome movie Much much better than both ATM and Vel. This should have been the Diwali winner.

True. It was indeed a winner!
From: Wibha on Sun Jan 6 0:58:12 2008. [Full View]

i watched enakul oruvan

just realised OSO is almost like it

KALATHUR KANNAMMA...........kamal is sooooooooooooo adorableeeee and sooooo cute

what happens in the end?
From: crajkumar_be on Sun Jan 6 2:58:49 2008. [Full View]

Wibha wrote:

i watched enakul oruvan

Which is like Karz, which is like "The Reincarnation Of Peter Proud"
From: Wibha on Sun Jan 6 3:21:43 2008. [Full View]

crajkumar_be wrote:

Wibha wrote:

i watched enakul oruvan

Which is like Karz, which is like "The Reincarnation Of Peter Proud"

karz haven't seen it

oh didn't know it
From: interz on Sun Jan 6 10:33:42 2008. [Full View]

dont you mean: Evano Oruvan

Enakul oruvan sounds like a adult movie title.
From: Devar Magan on Sun Jan 6 10:39:12 2008. [Full View]

interz wrote:

dont you mean: Evano Oruvan

Enakul oruvan sounds like a adult movie title.
From: Devar Magan on Sun Jan 6 10:40:45 2008. [Full View]

Me, Myself and Irene..

superrrrrrrrrrrrrr...

the whole cast was just great.. jim carrey ... vikram please this movie and learn..
From: Thalafanz on Sun Jan 6 10:43:29 2008. [Full View]

En pa Vikram-a intha padathoda koorthu vidurengga???
From: selvakumar on Sun Jan 6 10:47:56 2008. [Full View]

Devar Magan wrote:

Me, Myself and Irene..

superrrrrrrrrrrrrr...

the whole cast was just great.. jim carrey ... vikram please this movie and learn..

Net la paarthathaa. illa DVD rental ah
if u wish, u can send me the D/L link since I am not sure how to get it here
From: Thalafanz on Sun Jan 6 10:54:59 2008. [Full View]

1408
John Cusak

From: Devar Magan on Sun Jan 6 10:55:08 2008.

... vikram please this movie and learn..

Me, Myself and Irene..

Clap

superrrrrrrrrrrrrr...

the whole cast was just great.. jim carrey Not Worthy

Net la paarthathaa. illa DVD rental ah Rolling Eyes

if u wish, u can send me the D/L link since I am not sure how to get it here Wink

thalaivare,

ippo neeyum piracy thaane panrenu madakka vendaam.. theatre-la odura padatha naan PC-la paakka maatten.. athukku mela en piracy kolgaila onnum illa..

i got it from my friend.. try in limewire or bitcomet..

PS: u may hate the movie..

From: Devar Magan on Sun Jan 6 10:56:22 2008. [Full View]

Thalafanz wrote:

En pa Vikram-a intha padathoda koorthu vidurengga???
jim carrey plas a person affected with MPD.. he changes among his personalities frequently.. watch the movie.. u will get to know..

From: Thalafanz on Sun Jan 6 10:58:17 2008.

jim carrey plas a person affected with MPD.. he changes among his personalities frequently.. watch the movie.. u will get to know..

Thalafanz wrote:

En pa Vikram-a intha padathoda koorthu vidurengga??? Huh?!

Oh I see...

Athukku nengga Shankar-a thaane kuttam sollanum...

Why Vikram has to be blamed...He acted well IMO...

From: selvakumar on Sun Jan 6 11:05:22 2008. [Full View]

Karthi,
I will check it out soon
I won't blame u for this coz I am going to download it too I was looking out for some good site where I can D/L some HW movies
Others can help me too
From: littlemaster1982 on Sun Jan 6 11:11:04 2008. [Full View]

Selva,

Dont you remember the way I told you before Chennai-28
From: selvakumar on Sun Jan 6 11:17:33 2008. [Full View]

littlemaster1982 wrote:

Selva,

Dont you remember the way I told you before Chennai-28

I forgot it LM.. what was that
From: MADDY on Sun Jan 6 11:18:13 2008. [Full View]

Devar Magan wrote:

interz wrote:

dont you mean: Evano Oruvan

Enakul oruvan sounds like a adult movie title.

dint want to post in TF section for a while(apart from poll threads) - but this thing cracked me up totally - esp imagining DM's actual reaction when he shuld have read it - ....

wibhs karz is incidentally the movie which inspired SRk's OSO and had the evergreen omshanthiom track in it - subhash ghai & Laxmikant-pyarelaal

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eS29KERO_d4

incidentally OSO is the last movie i saw........not as bad as i feared.........lacked certain punches in second half...........a director like vishnuvardhan wud have done justice to the remake
From: littlemaster1982 on Sun Jan 6 11:20:10 2008. [Full View]

Selva, a PM follows. Check after 15 mins

From: Wibha on Sun Jan 6 16:33:57 2008.

dint want to post in TF section for a while(apart from poll threads) - but this thing cracked me up totally - esp imagining DM's actual reaction when he shuld have read it - ROTFL

....

wibhs LOL

karz is incidentally the movie which inspired SRk's OSO and had the evergreen omshanthiom track in it - subhash ghai & Laxmikant-pyarelaal Not Worthy

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eS29KERO_d4

incidentally OSO is the last movie i saw........not as bad as i feared.........lacked certain punches in second half...........a director like vishnuvardhan wud have done justice to the remake Very Happy

i got to know that..........what's so funny in it

like no one's inspired by other's movies

From: Sinthiya on Sun Jan 6 22:57:52 2008. [Full View]

I am Legend...interesting...Will Smith ...
From: selvakumar on Mon Jan 7 0:03:56 2008. [Full View]

littlemaster1982 wrote:

Selva, a PM follows. Check after 15 mins

Got your PM. Thanks a ton
From: NOV on Mon Jan 7 0:07:33 2008. [Full View]

Sathya
From: raaja_rasigan on Mon Jan 7 0:10:00 2008. [Full View]

Evano oruvan:

for maddy for taking this movie... though the movie is similar to Indian, Ramana etc.

Seeman - for his tamizh dialogues for most part of the film... especially in the climax: kaval nilaythukku pogalam.... easily it cud have said stationukku polam

one more dialogue i liked:
sridhar vasudhevan-nu idhukku munnadi indha perla edhavadhu case irukka (somehting like this)

But, I am not convinced with the climax

---------------------
yesterday in vijay tv he was there with madan in thiraiparvai
From: raaja_rasigan on Mon Jan 7 0:13:02 2008. [Full View]

selvakumar wrote:

littlemaster1982 wrote:

Selva, a PM follows. Check after 15 mins

Got your PM. Thanks a ton

enakkum oru PM pannunga... reg dwl good hollywood movies
From: raaja_rasigan on Mon Jan 7 0:15:54 2008. [Full View]

on saturday... following films are telecasted at 10:00 am

sun tv: Thalapathy

kalaignar: singaravelan (kamal, gounder, mano )

ktv: karimedu karuvayan

- Rajini, Kamal, vijayakanth...... wow what a clash b/w the GREAT 3
From: MADDY on Mon Jan 7 0:58:50 2008. [Full View]

Wibha wrote:

i got to know that..........what's so funny in it like no one's inspired by other's movies

yea......nuthing funny........except when ppl. like u claim OSO to be SRK's best movie and laud it as if it was a orignial effort
From: Roshan on Mon Jan 7 1:35:17 2008. [Full View]

raaja_rasigan wrote:

on saturday... following films are telecasted at 10:00 am

sun tv: Thalapathy

kalaignar: singaravelan (kamal, gounder, mano )

Yes and I chose to watch Thalapathy. Singaravelan is a film that has no place in my KH movie list.

From: raaja_rasigan on Mon Jan 7 1:43:44 2008.

on saturday... following films are telecasted at 10:00 am

sun tv: Thalapathy

kalaignar: singaravelan (kamal, gounder, mano Laughing

Yes and I chose to watch Thalapathy. Singaravelan is a film that has no place in my KH movie list.

for 1/2 an hour i saw 3 films parallely...

but, i rate singaravelan as one of best comedies....

kamal: amma... appava konna andha 3 perayum palivangama vidamattaen

sumithra: ennadhu.. unga appava konnangala... ennappa solrae

who is the dialogue writer?

(Roshan: neenga goundamani irukkuradhunaladhanu appadi solreenga

From: thilak4life on Mon Jan 7 1:47:06 2008.

From: m_23_bayarea on Mon Jan 7 1:46:20 2008. [Full View]

POLLATHAVAN - 2nd time on DVD!

Yes ! I felt the same while watching the movie. I kept on imagnining him in both roles Razz

Irfan Khan was superb in the first half (his eye expressions Thumbs Up!

) but his performance lacked something in the second.

One of my favourites Thabu - rocked as usual Smile

PS: Thanks to Prabhu for recommending this movie Smile

Tabu is just awesome. IMO, She's the female Irrfan of actresses (or Irrfan is turning out to be Male Tabu of actors)! One of the elements with Irrfan in the second half is, the "lost" look, and the countless thoughts that runs subconciously gets its facade! BTW, Also catch "The Namesake" with Tabu-Irrfan.

Like others have said, you should check out VB's other three films (incl. Makdee, which is worth a watch) Omkara is the other Shakespearean adaptation. Besides, it's not the "adaptation" that VB is a favorite, it's his grasp of his characters, and the aesthetic sense of his narrative.

From: thilak4life on Mon Jan 7 1:50:06 2008. [Full View]

Singaravelan is really B-grade compared to what Kamal has done with Pushpak, MMKR, Apoorva sagodaragal, and of course, Mumbai express It also comes after KSR-Kamal combos IMHO..
From: ajithfederer on Mon Jan 7 1:54:38 2008. [Full View]

Singaravelan is one of the best comedy movies where kamal underplays himself like anything. The entire gang comprising of kamal, gounder, mano charlie and vadivel is a treat 2 watch..

As a story the movie has nothing much but as a whole the movie is a laugh riot from start to end and its one of those few movies which entirely depended on situational comedy for its success.

Some of the comical one - liners in the movie which are still referenced by the audience ...

KH : Naan inge oru latchiyathoda vanthiruken

GM: Enna.......Kondu vantha karuvadai ellam kozhambu aaki sapda poreengala...

Vadivel: Sattai melae evvalo buttonnnnnnn, Naan gndu thooka poreinn

GM: Velaaa inge oru Bul Bul thaaraa messaikaarar vanthirukaaru..

And the entire gang's OOOOOOHOOOOO

From: selvakumar on Mon Jan 7 1:58:07 2008.

Singaravelan is really B-grade compared to what Kamal has done with Pushpak, MMKR, Apoorva sagodaragal, and of course, Mumbai express Wink

Singaravelan ah degrade pannurathukku ethukku MMKR, AS ellam... illa ennala unga post ah full ah understand panna mudiyalayaa

I would rate KSR-KAMAL combos along with his other good masalas and entertainers

From: ajithfederer on Mon Jan 7 2:00:33 2008.

Please enlighten me on why its a b-grade? Rolling Eyes

Singaravelan is really B-grade compared to what Kamal has done with Pushpak, MMKR, Apoorva sagodaragal, and of course, Mumbai express Wink

From: raaja_rasigan on Mon Jan 7 2:02:34 2008.

Singaravelan is really B-grade compared to what Kamal has done with Pushpak, MMKR, Apoorva sagodaragal, and of course, Mumbai express Wink

ungal karuthukkal etrukollapadugiradhu

but i like to watch movies with the mindset of a mix of B & C class audience...... adhanale neenga solra madhiri enakku B grade-ah theriyala

From: littlemaster1982 on Mon Jan 7 2:04:38 2008.

Singaravelan is one of the best comedy movies where kamal underplays himself like anything. The entire gang comprising of kamal, gounder, mano charlie and vadivel is a treat 2 watch..

As a story the movie has nothing much but as a whole the movie is a laugh riot from start to end and its one of those few movies which entirely depended on situational comedy for its success.

Some of the comical one - liners in the movie which are still referenced by the audience ...

KH : Naan inge oru latchiyathoda vanthiruken

GM: Enna.......Kondu vantha karuvadai ellam kozhambu aaki sapda poreengala...

Vadivel: Sattai melae evvalo buttonnnnnnn, Naan gndu thooka poreinn

GM: Velaaa inge oru Bul Bul thaaraa messaikaarar vanthirukaaru..

And the entire gang's OOOOOOHOOOOO

Laughing

Add these ones too.

VKR: Enna ellarum kumbittukitte varaanunga. Election-la nikka poraangala?

VKR: _____________________. Ponnu per enna Paanchali-ya?

Kamal: Paarthingalaada, ungalaala Sumathi-kku ketta peru

Vadivelu: Yen, Pancaali nalla peruthaane

From: raaja_rasigan on Mon Jan 7 2:04:47 2008.

kamal: can i have an amuk

gounder: yov... indhammava amukkuradhukku andhammava edhukkuya kekkurae

kamal: yov nee konjam summa iruyya

From: Nerd on Mon Jan 7 2:05:46 2008. [Full View]

raaja_rasigan wrote:

kamal: can i have an amuk

gounder: yov... indhammava amukkuradhukku andhammava edhukkuya kekkurae

kamal: yov nee konjam summa iruyya

Excus me.. My help

From: thilak4life on Mon Jan 7 2:07:38 2008.

Singaravelan is really B-grade compared to what Kamal has done with Pushpak, MMKR, Apoorva sagodaragal, and of course, Mumbai express Wink

Singaravelan ah degrade pannurathukku ethukku MMKR, AS ellam... illa ennala unga post ah full ah understand panna mudiyalayaa Confused2

I would rate KSR-KAMAL combos along with his other good masalas and entertainers Smile

Considering the genre film of Comedy (or Tragicomic) films, Singaravelan is no match to MMKR, Pushpak, Avvai shanmughi, Panchathanthiram, etc, etc. And, I rate Magalir mattum, Nala Damyanti highly too. somehow Singaravelan came off as shoddy comedy track than as a standout comedy film. It's overtly depending on set pieces, and the (underrated) Kamal-Gounder foil, very uneven with moments of melodrama. I for one, love the aesthetic sense of the comedy than the elements themselves. In that sense, Singaravelan came off as um, cheap. But in any case, other than Kamal, we didn't get good comedies from last few decades of Indian cinema (Priyadarshan-Lal combo aside)

From: ajithfederer on Mon Jan 7 2:08:06 2008.

GM: Yenunga velare neenga kandipa unga morai ponnae than kalyanam kattikanumaa...Ezhaikku etha ellarundayaa namaku etha madhiri oru vathalo thothallo, poosinatho poosatatho thernduthukalame...ennada solrae mano...

Mano : romba seri...

KH Twisted Evil

No dankksss Twisted Evil

kamal: can i have an amuk

gounder: yov... indhammava amukkuradhukku andhammava edhukkuya kekkurae

kamal: yov nee konjam summa iruyya

Excus me.. My help Laughing

From: thilak4life on Mon Jan 7 2:22:07 2008. [Full View]

Aha, Singaravelan fans, I myself love the dialogues. Even the funny satire of "revenge" (I guess, it's to mock AS), and also the Madras-bachelors (comparing to Raju's group of MMKR, or Raja's group of AS, this one isn't as subtle, but goes to the Gounder mode. Somehow, I prefer the subtle shorter ones more) It's just that I prefer other Kamal comedies to this. I don't know what Kamal would have thought of this "type" of comedy. One could also see this mode of comedy with Kamal-Gounder pair in Indian, at least to the third gear. Singaravelan took it to the fifth.

From: Kalyasi on Mon Jan 7 2:35:48 2008.

kamal: can i have an amuk

gounder: yov... indhammava amukkuradhukku andhammava edhukkuya kekkurae

kamal: yov nee konjam summa iruyya

Excus me.. My help Laughing

When Kushboo is in that restaurent and Gounder asks kushboo to kiss kamal, kamal puts his left hand to kushboo and kushboo says ungalukku manners e illaya - Gounder says to Kamal - en pa ellam kaninju vara nerathula edathu kayya neetitaye pa, valathu kayya neetu

From: raaja_rasigan on Mon Jan 7 2:47:42 2008. [Full View]

OK guys.... enough of SINGARAVELAN

yesterday podhigai telecasted

"Aan Paavam"

this is *my* another all time favourite movie..

how u all feel about this:

some samples:

pandiarajan: yempa.. nee mattum enga amma-va kalyanam pannikkalam... naa unga ammava kalyanam pannikka koodadha
--------------
VKR: adhula parunga..... naa oru avasarathula... theaterukku ennoda paere vechuttaen..... adha perundhanmaya eduthukkura gunam em pasangalukku kedayadhu

as usual Isaignani gives some great music even for comedies
From: ajithfederer on Mon Jan 7 2:52:26 2008. [Full View]

Muttla vaanga

Muttala vaanga

Mutterichungaa

is my pick of the lot

From: Roshan on Mon Jan 7 3:26:54 2008.

on saturday... following films are telecasted at 10:00 am

sun tv: Thalapathy

kalaignar: singaravelan (kamal, gounder, mano Laughing

Yes and I chose to watch Thalapathy. Singaravelan is a film that has no place in my KH movie list.

who is the dialogue writer?

(Roshan: neenga goundamani irukkuradhunaladhanu appadi solreenga Smile

AppadiyellAm onnum illa raja_rasigan - athula GM konjam nallAvE paNNi iruppAr. enakkennavO athu comedy'um illAtha, serious'num illAtha oru rendungkettAn masala pada feel. Most of the comedies (even the ones refered here) fall into 'mokkai' category. Plus it had 'forced' double-meaning/vulgar dialogues - some uttered by KH too. Kushboo is another irritating factor in the movie with her clumsy hair styles and costumes

Thilak'ku 'B' grade'na enakku Singara Velan is 'C' grade.

orE aaRuthal - Songs ! But adha padathula pAkkuRatha vida kEkkuRathukku romba nallA irukkum

. My most favourite song is 'puthuchEri kachEri'

From: Devar Magan on Mon Jan 7 3:36:32 2008. [Full View]

friends,

after the premiere of singaravelan, the director RV Udayakumar got beaten up by Devi kamal fans..
From: raaja_rasigan on Mon Jan 7 3:38:08 2008. [Full View]

Roshan wrote:

My most favourite song is 'puthuchEri kachEri'

adhoda sad version will also be good.....

vanakkuyil ennodu varacholli azhaithadhu vandhaen
From: thilak4life on Mon Jan 7 4:03:01 2008. [Full View]

Devar Magan wrote:

friends,

after the premiere of singaravelan, the director RV Udayakumar got beaten up by Devi kamal fans..

why?
From: raaja_rasigan on Mon Jan 7 4:06:05 2008. [Full View]

Devar Magan wrote:

friends,

after the premiere of singaravelan, the director RV Udayakumar got beaten up by Devi kamal fans..

DM... what is the BO status of singaravelan...

i guess.... andha timela captain padam - barathan.... release aagi irundhadhu.

From: Devar Magan on Mon Jan 7 7:54:25 2008.

friends,

after the premiere of singaravelan, the director RV Udayakumar got beaten up by Devi kamal fans.. Laughing

DM... what is the BO status of singaravelan...

i guess.... andha timela captain padam - barathan.... release aagi irundhadhu.

125 days oduchaam.. must be a Hit movie.. dunno much more than that.. that year devarmagan also released.. hence singaravelan must have been overshadowed..

From: RajaRam on Mon Jan 7 10:41:25 2008. [Full View]

Quote:

what is the BO status of singaravelan...

SV failed in BO and declared as flop.
From: RC on Mon Jan 7 11:40:04 2008. [Full View]

Watched pulivarudhu. Karunas comedy was very nice. Mallikka kapoor (thaane) edukkeduthaalum sirikkiraanga. Ramesh seems to have a long way to go in terms of acting. Livingston, Manivannan & Saranya are at ease in their roles.

Hero kanda kanavu 80% palikkum 20% palikkaadhu-nu oru periya doctor solraar...

From: Roshan on Mon Jan 7 13:51:26 2008.

My most favourite song is 'puthuchEri kachEri' Cool

adhoda sad version will also be good.....

vanakkuyil ennodu varacholli azhaithadhu vandhaen Smile

True ! and in the Happy version - Kamal's expressions would be really nice and enjoyable - and the way SPB sings

IR's tune

The interludes need special mention.

From: Roshan on Mon Jan 7 13:59:37 2008.

Yes ! I felt the same while watching the movie. I kept on imagnining him in both roles Razz

Irfan Khan was superb in the first half (his eye expressions Thumbs Up!

) but his performance lacked something in the second.

One of my favourites Thabu - rocked as usual Smile

PS: Thanks to Prabhu for recommending this movie Smile

Thabu became one of my all time favourites after 'Kandu Kondein Kandu Kondein'. To tell you the truth, this is the first 'Irfan' movie I have seen

I hardly watch Hindi movies. yArAvathu recommend paNNA mattumthAn pAppEn. Will definitely try and catch the one you have mentioned here. vERa yEthAvathu nalla Irfan movie irunthA sollunga

I liked him instantly - specially for his eye expressions in 'Maqbool'

Quote:

Like others have said, you should check out VB's other three films (incl. Makdee, which is worth a watch) Omkara is the other Shakespearean adaptation. Besides, it's not the "adaptation" that VB is a favorite, it's his grasp of his characters, and the aesthetic sense of his narrative. Clap

Wil do Thilak

From: Kollywoodfan on Mon Jan 7 23:28:02 2008. [Full View]

Saawariya

Ok movie (a love triangle similar to that seen in the tamil movie Iyarkai) with some mind-blowing music & bgm The setting & costumes created a different, fairy-tale like atmosphere. Both Anil Kapoor's daughter and Rishi Kapoor's son perform well and show promise.
From: thilak4life on Tue Jan 8 0:06:37 2008. [Full View]

Other Irrfan films, that you should check out:

Bolly: Life in a metro, Haasil.

Cross-over: The namesake, The warrior.

Holly: A mighty heart.

He impresses even in his short roles. The real king "Khan"
From: ajithfederer on Tue Jan 8 0:59:16 2008. [Full View]

5 tricks

guru sishyan
From: Devar Magan on Tue Jan 8 1:37:01 2008. [Full View]

thilak4life wrote:

Devar Magan wrote:

friends,

after the premiere of singaravelan, the director RV Udayakumar got beaten up by Devi kamal fans..

why?
RVU was boasting abt the movie to some fans who hated the movie.. aathiram porukkaamal adithuvittaargal..
From: raaja_rasigan on Tue Jan 8 3:35:24 2008. [Full View]

RajaRam wrote:

Quote:

what is the BO status of singaravelan...

SV failed in BO and declared as flop.

Rombah nandri anne
From: thilak4life on Tue Jan 8 13:26:39 2008. [Full View]

Eternal sunshine of the spotless mind

We're right on spot in subsequent views..

From: Roshan on Tue Jan 8 14:58:08 2008.

Other Irrfan films, that you should check out:

Bolly: Life in a metro, Haasil.

Cross-over: The namesake, The warrior.

Holly: A mighty heart.

He impresses even in his short roles. The real king "Khan" Cool

Thanks Thilak

From: great on Wed Jan 9 13:41:39 2008. [Full View]

Billa After a long time I enjoyed ajith movie in big screen !!!

Pollathavan

Vel pathetic

A very long engagement audrey
From: avven on Wed Jan 9 13:47:26 2008. [Full View]

Pollathavan--its very gud flick..danush is literaly acted well in all the scenes....particularly in the hospital scene..he was kewl ...hope he will do flicks like this a lot in teh future rather doing stupid flicks...we can say its the best flick amidst the latest release
From: ajithfederer on Wed Jan 9 14:19:35 2008. [Full View]

welcome back

great wrote:

Billa After a long time I enjoyed ajith movie in big screen !!!
From: ajithfederer on Thu Jan 10 12:43:15 2008. [Full View]

The Exorcist
From: NOV on Thu Jan 10 20:45:42 2008. [Full View]

thirupathi
From: ajithfederer on Thu Jan 10 23:14:53 2008. [Full View]

Memento
From: thilak4life on Thu Jan 10 23:42:07 2008. [Full View]

Pudhiya vaarpugal - waste of time.
From: ajithfederer on Thu Jan 10 23:44:39 2008. [Full View]

Approm yen paatheenga

thilak4life wrote:

Pudhiya vaarpugal - waste of time.
From: m_23_bayarea on Thu Jan 10 23:44:43 2008. [Full View]

thilak4life wrote:

Pudhiya vaarpugal - waste of time.

Really?
From: ajithfederer on Thu Jan 10 23:49:47 2008. [Full View]

thilak
From: thilak4life on Thu Jan 10 23:50:53 2008. [Full View]

Also saw "Dhavini kanavugal" -

NT Bhagyaraj.

A disappointing film.

Bhagyaraj's direction is bad.

Is this guy overhyped?
From: Kollywoodfan on Thu Jan 10 23:56:15 2008. [Full View]

Taare Zameen Par

Absolutely WONDERFUL film!! One of the most touching films I've seen in recent times dealing with children & dyslexia. The little boy, main character, is adorable and outstanding. Aamir, as usual, is brilliant. The chemistry shared between the two is amazing. Everyone should see this film.

From: thilak4life on Thu Jan 10 23:57:28 2008.

Taare Zameen Par

Absolutely WONDERFUL film!! One of the most touching films I've seen in recent times dealing with children & dyslexia. The little boy, main character, is adorable and outstanding. Aamir, as usual, is brilliant. The chemistry shared between the two is amazing. Everyone should see this film. Very Happy

Another expected reaction. I think this film is too populist, and accesible.

From: Kollywoodfan on Fri Jan 11 0:00:10 2008. [Full View]

Have you seen it? If so, did you not enjoy it?
From: thilak4life on Fri Jan 11 0:00:31 2008. [Full View]

ajithfederer wrote:

thilak

BTW, Memento-ku no reaction-na? I wonder why Aamir is remaking..
From: ajithfederer on Fri Jan 11 0:02:29 2008. [Full View]

I do my best to avoid reacting to films (atleast in hub)

thilak4life wrote:

ajithfederer wrote:

thilak

BTW, Memento-ku no reaction-na? I wonder why Aamir is remaking..
From: thilak4life on Fri Jan 11 0:02:52 2008. [Full View]

Kollywoodfan wrote:

Have you seen it? If so, did you not enjoy it?

Yes. Expected a masterpiece(a really scary word) from the humongous hype from the press and people alike, nevertheless came out with a good film that gets the basics right. Some of the minor glitches aside, I certainly believe they could be excused. Almost every event in a(ny) film is written to evoke a purported reaction adding up to the final denouement, it's the subtlety that matters here, and that is where Mr.Khan's sensitive manipulation is welcome. The eclecticist that he is, handled Amol gupte's script with great care and effectiveness.

From: thilak4life on Fri Jan 11 0:04:22 2008.

I do my best to avoid reacting to films (atleast in hub) Very Happy

BTW, Memento-ku no reaction-na? I wonder why Aamir is remaking..

thilak

Solli thaan avanum...

From: Kollywoodfan on Fri Jan 11 0:09:11 2008.

Have you seen it? If so, did you not enjoy it?

Yes. Expected a masterpiece(a really scary word) from the humongous hype from the press and people alike, nevertheless came out with a good film that gets the basics right. Some of the minor glitches aside, I certainly believe they could be excused. Almost every event in a(ny) film is written to evoke a purported reaction adding up to the final denouement, it's the subtlety that matters here, and that is where Mr.Khan's sensitive manipulation is welcome. The eclecticist that he is, handled Amol gupte's script with great care and effectiveness.

Yengeyo poiteenge!

Even though it might not be the masterpiece that you expected, it is lightyears ahead of many Bollywood films, which needs to be appreciated.

From: thilak4life on Fri Jan 11 0:18:24 2008.

Have you seen it? If so, did you not enjoy it?

Yengeyo poiteenge! Not Worthy

Even though it might not be the masterpiece that you expected, it is lightyears ahead of many Bollywood films, which needs to be appreciated.

Yes, I myself think Aamir's films are what the current Bolly mainstream films supposed to be. Really fat-free simplistic films, but handled with good care, and has the elements to endear the people. In fact, Bollywood has gone a tad too higher. With Vishal baradwaj, Anurag kashyap, and host of other promising directors, I think they're in the right track.

Reg. TZP, . It's a landmark debut as a director for this shrewd star-producer with desirable qualities, especially the co-ordination of different elements that goes with the making of this project. Even as miniscule as cutting out one single absurd reaction from a kid in the crowd. Of course, Amol gupte-Setu-Shruti Gupte and the team to be praised for the collective effort. They've all did the best they could within the realms of mainstream hindi cinema (let that be said). Some of the best visualizations that swindles from the kid's to a bird's eye perspective. Overall, a great achievement of sorts. The young boy has performed brilliantly, he could turn on that playful zaniness with as much ease as that moment of restrained cogitation. Aamir's acting is simple, and yet, that one retrospective gaze is mark of a true actor. The mother, and the kids were well cast. The staff, and the father were disappointing in contrast, but these are well within the liberty of the writer/filmmaker IMHO. Which is soem lazy writing, or depiction.

[SEL's work is something I forgot to pay much attention to. Which could only mean their seamless adherence to the film]

From: Kollywoodfan on Fri Jan 11 0:20:20 2008. [Full View]

I had the same reaction for the most part.
From: Sanjeevi on Fri Jan 11 1:40:46 2008. [Full View]

Saw first 30 min of Kalloori

BS has tried something to bring college scenes with realism but he has achieved only 50%.
From: selvakumar on Fri Jan 11 1:56:26 2008. [Full View]

thilak4life wrote:

Also saw "Dhavini kanavugal" -

NT Bhagyaraj.

A disappointing film.

Bhagyaraj's direction is bad.

Is this guy overhyped?

I love this film a lot. On what basis, you are referring to this as a disappointing film. The comedy sequences between NT and BR were quite enjoyable. My favorite is the court scene. I like seeing sivaji in roles like this. Quite funny and preachy The way he argues with the judge in the court scene, his advice to BR, his reaction to Parthiban for his courtesy The best thing with the film (for me atleast) is that it never bores me irrespective of the no of times I see it. Same goes to the movies in which he exuded lot of fun
btw, The only thing that irritated me was BR's sudden transformation as the HERO and BharathiRaja's over the top dialogues on BagyaRaj.

Oru sappai theme ah eduthikittu nachu screenplay ezuthi bore adikkama kondu porathu bagyaraj aala thaan mudiyum (SJS is trying the same if I am not wrong )

From: Thirumaran on Fri Jan 11 6:38:07 2008.

I love this film a lot. On what basis, you are referring to this as a disappointing film. The comedy sequences between NT and BR were quite enjoyable. My favorite is the court scene. I like seeing sivaji in roles like this. Quite funny and preachy Laughing

The way he argues with the judge in the court scene, his advice to BR, his reaction to Parthiban for his courtesy Laughing

The best thing with the film (for me atleast) is that it never bores me irrespective of the no of times I see it. Same goes to the movies in which he exuded lot of fun Laughing

btw, The only thing that irritated me was BR's sudden transformation as the HERO and BharathiRaja's over the top dialogues on BagyaRaj.

Oru sappai theme ah eduthikittu nachu screenplay ezuthi bore adikkama kondu porathu bagyaraj aala thaan mudiyum Laughing

(SJS is trying the same if I am not wrong LOL

The same goes with me too. ! Surprised to see thilak's comment.

Though the transformation of hero is a not acceptable, the dialogue sequences(what the original dialogue writer wrote and what Bhagyaraj's version) is quite good. Luck irunthuchunnu enna vaenumnaalum nadakalaam

In Screeplay people can learn definitely a lot.

From: Roshan on Fri Jan 11 6:59:12 2008.

The way he argues with the judge in the court scene, his advice to BR, his reaction to Parthiban for his courtesy Laughing

The best thing with the film (for me atleast) is that it never bores me irrespective of the no of times I see it. Same goes to the movies in which he exuded lot of fun Laughing

(SJS is trying the same if I am not wrong LOL

In Screeplay people can learn definitely a lot.

The same goes with me too. ! Surprised to see thilak's comment. Rolling Eyes

I too endorse Selva's comments

A never boring movie.

One of my favourite NT performances. The dialogues were good with superb timing by BR

BR's letter to NT - ingu chennaiyil, ennaithavira yAvarum nalam

From: raaja_rasigan on Fri Jan 11 7:38:14 2008. [Full View]

selvakumar wrote:

Oru sappai theme ah eduthikittu nachu screenplay ezuthi bore adikkama kondu porathu bagyaraj aala thaan mudiyum

Indru poi nalai vaa ....... hilarious
From: littlemaster1982 on Fri Jan 11 7:45:11 2008. [Full View]

Black Friday. It needs a lot of guts to make a movie like this. Anurag Kashyap

From: selvakumar on Fri Jan 11 7:58:15 2008.

In Screeplay people can learn definitely a lot.

The same goes with me too. ! Surprised to see thilak's comment. Rolling Eyes

Yes.. That was

BagyaRaj's facial expressions and acting

It made me to think whether BharathiRaja really chose BagyaRaj as his assistant like that

Though BagyaRaj made his presence felt in lot of senti scenes (jobless guy put into societal pressures), it was sivaji's character that I loved a lot.

Towards the end, it will become more serious though. Anyway, It didn't lack anything though. H

Roshan - Agree with you

His attempts to become a HERO

From: Pras on Fri Jan 11 9:12:18 2008. [Full View]

thilak, let's talk about memento if you want ... you liked it ? i loved it
From: thilak4life on Fri Jan 11 11:03:32 2008. [Full View]

Hi Selva, Roshan, Thirumaran and Raja rasigan.

At risk of sounding pedantic, Bhagyaraj spoils the narrative almost always. The tragicomic way the film starts is what I expected. But over the narrative, we see the script unfolding in a typical Bhagyaraj style. First, NT's character as much as providing so much fun, ends up being a manipulation at the end of it. We love his character, and in the end, also face the idea of using him to get few weeps. The minor characters are made apologists (postman,tailor,etc) to even use them up to make a point, and the anti-materialistic mentality looks forced with that ridiculous (but 'noble' feminist) ending (Bhagyaraj's abrupt ways of ending his films have always been an issue to be reckoned with). All the more irritating because majority of his films have authentic characterizations, and the low-class has always been handled with much care, and sophistication. To paraphrase Equanimus, the women in the Bagyaraj's films are refreshing. Even Radhika here, is far far better than the stereotype she plays in BR's films. Absolutely noteworthy with the sisters too. These are evident here too, but his idea is clear always (say even in the flawed "Suvar illadha chithirangal" with absolute masochism) Like with this whole theme, he also makes a worthy metaphor in the opening credits (marriage of a woman to trading of cow), then the well conceived moments follows on with good wit, and humour till the first third, then starts the bursts of irregularity both cinematically and thematically, till he ends up completing the theme.

Like I've always said (recently for Singaravelan), I don't rate irregular films high (though there's not many cliche-ridden elements here). Not to add the air of melodrama, and the shoddy handling that spoils it. As much as I liked parts of Bhagyaraj's films, I've never got a film that works for me in entirety. I also prefer his comical (or tragicomical) elements more. A top notch scriptwriter should be as coherent (in themes, approach, and handling) as the dialogue-writer. (which Bhagyaraj is good at) I'm being discernible of Bhagyaraj's skills. From what I perceive, he is wee bit overrated as a scriptwriter/director. This doesn't mean he's bad. I wouldn't be contemplating as much if I took him less seriously.

As much as I said it's a disappointing film, I didn't mean to say the film is uninteresting. To be frank, I've never found a Bhagyaraj film (both comedy/serious) to be dismissed off as such (like I sometimes reject BR's works). I have been selective of his works so far, perhaps there might be such duds in his filmography that I haven't come across.

Pras,

Yes I liked Memento. I'm a genuine fan of Nolan's films. They challenge the audience with ingenious filmmaking. From Following their first act to the ultimate Prestige.
From: ajithfederer on Fri Jan 11 12:53:23 2008. [Full View]

Thilak , I have The Prestige DVD as well. Will watch it over the weekend
From: Devar Magan on Fri Jan 11 13:19:46 2008. [Full View]

Alaipaayuthey..

oh my god.. i cudnt tolerate it.. very very very artificial direction and dialogue delivery.. thaanga mudiyala... sema kaduppu... BGMs are rehash of the songs..

this muvie became a super hit only because of its songs and song picturisation..

From: ajithfederer on Fri Jan 11 13:21:03 2008.

Maddy enga pa No Teeth

Alaipaayuthey..

oh my god.. i cudnt tolerate it.. very very very artificial direction and dialogue delivery.. thaanga mudiyala... sema kaduppu... BGMs are rehash of the songs..

this muvie became a super hit only because of its songs and song picturisation..

From: Roshan on Fri Jan 11 13:24:11 2008.

Actually I wanted to post something endorsing Karthi's statement but Maddy'A nenechathum Shaking With Fear

Maddy enga pa No Teeth

From: m_23_bayarea on Fri Jan 11 13:35:44 2008.

From: Kollywoodfan on Fri Jan 11 19:12:43 2008.

From: MADDY on Fri Jan 11 13:41:01 2008. [Full View]

kaakkaikku than kunju pon kunju ....enakku AP is all time classic.........

vitta nayagan-ae kuppa padamnnu solluvaanga - yella views-ayum naa accept pannanumnnu avasiyam illa

also, Vallavan is a better movie than varalaaru-nnu sonnavaru kitta idha thaan edhir paakka mudiyum.....
From: sakaLAKALAKAlaa Vallavar on Fri Jan 11 13:56:04 2008. [Full View]

In AP, Madhavan's name is karthi

"Karthi, class la last row aa, adikkadi fail aaviyaa" nnu Shalini keppaanga athu namma karthi(Devarmagan)ai kaduppaduchirukkum, athan, dialak delivery romba artificiallnnu solluraaru!!!

Oru velai shalini "Karthi, unnai parthaudane naan sokki poitten" nnu sollirunthaa DM santhoshappttiruppaaru
From: m_23_bayarea on Fri Jan 11 13:57:22 2008. [Full View]

Sakala!
From: sivank on Fri Jan 11 14:07:17 2008. [Full View]

mirugam

I don�t know what to say about this movie. I know I was disturbed after watching this movie
From: Roshan on Fri Jan 11 14:40:44 2008. [Full View]

sivank wrote:

mirugam

I don�t know what to say about this movie. I know I was disturbed after watching this movie

Sivan Anna,

What's this movie? Is it a new one? yaar nadichu irukkaanga?

Romba late-a, 8 yrs appurama, react panreenge

You really didn't like it?

From: great on Sat Jan 12 3:23:04 2008.

mirugam

I don�t know what to say about this movie. I know I was disturbed after watching this movie

Sivan Anna,

What's this movie? Is it a new one? yaar nadichu irukkaanga?
Rolling Eyes

Try to recollect the Padmapriya incident,its for the same film Mirugam!!

Heroine : Padmapriya director : saami or something

From: great on Sat Jan 12 3:25:59 2008.

You really didn't like it?

Romba late-a, 8 yrs appurama, react panreenge Shocked

From: great on Sat Jan 12 3:27:07 2008. [Full View]

ajithfederer wrote:

Thilak , I have The Prestige DVD as well. Will watch it over the weekend

Ivlov naal paakathuku unna philly police arrest pannirukanum
From: Kollywoodfan on Sat Jan 12 3:40:54 2008. [Full View]

what....everyone like AP for the most part
From: thilak4life on Sat Jan 12 7:25:25 2008. [Full View]

great wrote:

ajithfederer wrote:

Thilak , I have The Prestige DVD as well. Will watch it over the weekend

Ivlov naal paakathuku unna philly police arrest pannirukanum

AthaanE!
From: thilak4life on Sat Jan 12 7:40:04 2008. [Full View]

Let's dissect a film for its merits and not merely shove it away with these goof-ups. And with respect to the lineage of the industry. Let's not defend mainstream cinema as such, but I have issues with authenticity getting the higher slot, and treated to be more important the narrative and the themes. Mexicans might find "Amores perros" less authentic with couple of scenes, and couple of characters, bring in a countermand on the lines of a glossy depiction in the film. But it's a great film as such. Similarly, it's not that Mani always goes for such corny badly written lines (even in his other films like Thalapathy or Iruvar), it's often terse, and matter-of-fact, because he isn't the best in the verbal correctness (coming from the upper middle class himself) but rather the assertion of what works best and has significance (like Anandan's in Iruvar) - though it's not to the levels of his aesthetic expertise. To cut the long story short, "Alaipayuthey" is a great effort, and minor elements like this doesn't take anything away from the film.

From: sivank on Sat Jan 12 10:03:43 2008.

mirugam

I don�t know what to say about this movie. I know I was disturbed after watching this movie

Sivan Anna,

What's this movie? Is it a new one? yaar nadichu irukkaanga?
Rolling Eyes

Hi Roshan

Mirugam is a new film from a new director called Saami. Infact Padmapriya who made such a problem with him should thank him for the accolades she is getting for this film. A very touching and natural film a la Paruthi veeran.

From: Roshan on Sat Jan 12 10:06:19 2008. [Full View]

AP, IMO is one of the least interesting efforts of MR. As Karthi said some of the dialogues were quite artificial and that was one of the main weakness of the movie. Body language of some castes including Maddy were equally artificial (Maddy can be excused as it was his first movie). Bloopers were quite obvious. Shallini revealing her 'thiruttu kalyANam' with Maddy, during the peN paarkkum padalam of her sister was not something we would expect from an intelligent and innovative director like MR. That was similar to a 'Friday Freeze' of a TV serial. Besides the scenes that involve Maddy and Shalini after they get separated from their parents were handled in an amateurish manner and at one point we start thinking as to what MR is trying to convey. Then comes the 'accident' from no where - an obviously 'forced' attempt. Arvind Saamy and Kushbu characters again gives a 'forced' feel and it never created an impact. And the climax one of the most 'artificial' and Mills and Boon type stuff AthukkAgavE MR'a mannikka mudiyAthu.

AlaipAyuthE minus ARR and P C Sriram - would have been a major disaster IMHO
From: Roshan on Sat Jan 12 10:12:28 2008. [Full View]

thilak4life wrote:

and matter-of-fact, because he isn't the best in the verbal correctness (coming from the upper middle class himself)

This cannot be an excuse. He can always opt for good writers, like what he did in Nayagan, Kannathil MuthamittAl etc. A person like MR shouldn't be taking chances with such limitations.

From: Roshan on Sat Jan 12 10:13:43 2008.

mirugam

I don�t know what to say about this movie. I know I was disturbed after watching this movie

Sivan Anna,

What's this movie? Is it a new one? yaar nadichu irukkaanga?
Rolling Eyes

Hi Roshan

Thanks Sivan Anna for the response, but need to say that I was not that impressed with PV.

From: thilak4life on Sat Jan 12 14:34:04 2008. [Full View]

On Alaipayuthey.

The very theme of the film is simplistic. To present the urban (especially Madras) love story in any conventional form would come across as "naive", and so are the characters, who fall in socially assumed love (the feeling), never really happen to understand each other completely. The intimacy could be juvenile for all we know. Any urban love in reality is ridden by adolescent playfulness, and attention garnered out of the other partner is assumed to be the "thing" about love, it gives them a comfortable feel, not to mention self-esteem and a straight ego lift when the other half really adores the presence of the partner, making them "self-important". The very way it starts, and the instinctive ways of them reacting to each other is naive as well. To quote what I had said earlier in one of those MR threads, Mani is from an elitist upper "middle class background, and his films often reflect his view towards life, the mood and feel of his narrative often expose the same.** He has also passed his own vision and philosophy of life, though deceptive. At the dearth of understanding of how love blossoms in celluloid, I think any form of narrative is to be questioned on grounds of being cheesy. Alaipayuthey isn't on this instinctive love between the lead characters, the one which develops after the marriage, not the one that suddenly blossoms out of minor or major rifts, but the one which is put to test in the worst of times*. This was presented nonchronologically with chosen events from the relationship. But the presentation is subtle and least judgmental. The cheesy "romance" that endears the teenage pop corn crowd, (who celebrate the film for some sort of youth exuberance), actually miss the final point. So, don't mind about the cutesy-cutesy comments passed over the cutesy-cutesy phase that was deliberately depicted here by MR. He clearly juxtaposes the hapless search (of the present) with the past events. I also feel the depiction stays true to the naivety that I mention. MR smartly uses the "events" without fixating them to a proper timeline. The scriptwriting here is fine for its length. The way the events possess a flossy route is still more sophisticated, and refined than being overtly melodramatic on lines of soap operas (which Karan johar has patented these days), or crass like any other cliched love stories from Kodambakkam.

Madhavan's family, the grocery store owner, Shalini's family, Madhavan's friends group, the apartment owner (Azhagarperumal) and his wife were in fact very unlike "soap operas". One could argue on the authenticity. But the way the father and the family operates in Madhavan household against the father of Shalini's is as authentic as it gets. Moreover, they get on with their lives, and never operate the pair in any sense - truly reflective of the liberal change of the "then" madras, from noneother than Mouna Raagam. In fact, the characterizations are far superior and mature than the embarrasing way MR handles Mohan's character in MR Essentially, if these characters were from Madurai or a smaller town, and the characters from more specific backdrops, then perhaps a Kaadhal would be the best example.

Madhavan-Shalini's lines were corny, so are the lines that one gets to eavesdrop in your cubicle or even the public transport bus or what have you. Besides, I believe the lines played an effect in both cases, Madhavan inspite of his accent, is a natural talent. The guy takes over from the erstwhile Karthik's shoes in my books.

* - the accident is a noteworthy than using a human element like kidnapping or the manipulation in playing with the woman's chastity (rape, etc). It would also be interesting to note that it's not a lorry driver who hits Shalini, but it's a nervous wife of the proverbial collector (AS of Thalapathy anybody ).

**Just as much as I look forward to the ruralesque of BR, the bourgeoisie of KB, the lowbrow of Bhagyaraj, (each being their adv. or disadv. on how you loook at it) Mani ratnam represents the elistist, and hence the glossy optimism associated with his characters. Some of the rare exceptions to this were, Nayakan, Dil Se, and Iruvar. But even in these films, you see the philosophy of Mani to be elusive. Say, even in a film like KM, one wouldn't neccesarily read the climax to be "poignant" or heartbreaking, but fairly optimistic in comparison.
From: thilak4life on Sat Jan 12 15:20:34 2008. [Full View]

Essentially, I wouldn't disagree with Roshan's criticism. I remember Kannannn or CR or Nerd sharing their differences (Haven't read PR's take, would love to, and also waiting for Equanimus's). I used to bash Mani myself. Although Kamal haasan would disagree about it, Mani's films have aged well for me over the time. I find the fluffy narratives to be more discernible than merely posing as a "show man" (as he's accused of). In fact, I find some of his films to be deliberately elusive in his approach to the characters or themes.
From: ajithfederer on Sat Jan 12 18:30:00 2008. [Full View]

The Prestige

Thilak no reaction here as well
From: selvakumar on Sat Jan 12 23:35:06 2008. [Full View]

Thilak,
Just one question. Which SW you use to convert your VOICE into data ? With the typing rate and the content size in your posts, I hardly doubt whether you could type them all ? If you do use one such sw, do recommend the same ?
From: Nerd on Sun Jan 13 0:52:06 2008. [Full View]

Nice to see some appreciations for AP. I like it but I won't go to the extent of calling it a classic. It had its moments but the pointless second half spoils it for me. IMHO his most impressive attempt at romance is ithayathai thirudaathE.. Though artificial at times, its *to the point* and very sincere and lovely to watch
From: MADDY on Sun Jan 13 1:00:56 2008. [Full View]

electric train-la site adikkaadha chennai payyan irundha- i will accept AP is a bad movie.......AP is abt immature/artificial ppl., - trust me, we, chennai youth, have uttered the same nonsentic dialogues to multiple girls in our lifetimes.........in that way, maniratnam has captured our lives perfectly and this movie is one of all time best for me..........come on, its not just paruthiveerans and virumandis of villages deserve stories abt themselves - we, karthiks and gauthams also have a story to tell.........

Love doesent follow any logic (true for my gen, today's gen have logic for love also)........it goes on like a dream and when the reality of marriage hits , it breaks to pieces........i think this was captured beautifully by mani.......

we cant have "logical human characters" - its the contradictions, mistakes, error that make a human charcter.....

From: thilak4life on Sun Jan 13 1:59:45 2008.

Thilak,
Just one question. Which SW you use to convert your VOICE into data ? With the typing rate and the content size in your posts, I hardly doubt whether you could type them all ? If you do use one such sw, do recommend the same ? LOL

Voice to words?? To confess, I'm bad at speaking than writing/typing

From: Kollywoodfan on Sun Jan 13 2:00:23 2008. [Full View]

Awesome response Maddy

I don't even think AP can be classified as bad. If this had been some other director's debut film or whatever, it would have been amazing, but I guess as far as Mani Ratnam is considered, AP is nowhere near his other masterpieces, but the way he has managed to capture young love and the innocence & naivety in youngsters regarding love is brilliant. In real life, people don't go around uttering perfectly well crafted pick up lines (well most don't) but rather resort to corny lines, which is what the film showcases. I personally found the dialogues cute. One of my favorite scene(s) is after the parents meet and Shalini tells Maddy afterwards that it won't work out and when they separate. "Athu enna, nammakulla appadi oru kadhal?" So simple & sweet.

The thing is that these type of films, although they are not pathbreaking, make more sense and apply more to the audience imo. Not everyone can relate to the likes of Nayagan, only one in a thousand can be like the main character in it, but films like Alai Payuthey present everyday characters and events that one can actually relate to.

From: thilak4life on Sun Jan 13 2:16:29 2008.

AP is abt immature/artificial ppl., - trust me, we, chennai youth, have uttered the same nonsentic dialogues to multiple girls in our lifetimes.........in that way, maniratnam has captured our lives perfectly and this movie is one of all time best for me..........come on, its not just paruthiveerans and virumandis of villages deserve stories abt themselves - we, karthiks and gauthams also have a story to tell.........

Quote:

Yes, in fact Mani takes an highground, watching his characters play. It's deliberately positioned to be a Madras tale, just as he deliberately lets Revathy-Karthik play around in MR, just as he deliberately lets Velu take Neela from the slums of mumbai, just as Indra/Thamizhchelvan in Rameshwaram, and Mani does that in Ayutha Ezhuthu too with three distinctive romantic tales to offer, Siddarth being the hippie to woo Trisha. One could read the philosophy of Mani. And, I don't know whether any other films on Madras love story has the tenacity to remain non-judgmental about the characters, incl. the parents of the involved. Mani understands the psyche really well, and avoids such rarity (where the parents seperate the pairs, and impose them in anyway).

From: thilak4life on Sun Jan 13 2:42:09 2008. [Full View]

It's not that we ought to defend the corny badly written lines. I don't think the exact lines in AP would be called "realistic", me thinks the (socially assumed/prevalent) "love", etc is reflective of the general naivety in a typical Madras love tale. It's too playful, and Mani knows it all that well. That is why the dark nights of searching happens to be the 'present', and the past events are more of nostalgia, and presented in junctures. He also picks the electric train (a motif from many Mani works). Mani's assumptions of where Shalini's place could be located is right on the mark. Invariably, the electric train becomes the focal point for city dwellers (of any parts) getting to the medical colleges, which are invariably located at ends of the city. It's also symbolic that Mani argues that it's a "common tale", and it could happen to anyone among that humungous crowd. Madhavan's statistics of 20-something doctor students is noteworthy.

It should be noted that Mani has a special understanding to how his mise-en-scene operate. "Cars" or "Transports" remain the ultimate motif too. Mani has an affinity to use it as a recurrent device. Compare and contrast Mohan's fiat of 80s (the train unification is somewhat non sequitur et cliched, and holds not much of significance), Nayakan's son with his Ambassador to boot (and face the death)* or the Maruti van of the thug who kills in the court. Maruti-800 of Roja remains the powerful symbol of urban presence in the otherwise natural locales of Ambasamudram(?), the Jeep of Thiruda thiruda (where he also uses a town Bus, and the "train", that also remains the pinnacle of the story), Agni natchithiram anybody? We see the cars there being used to convey the difference of classes, there too we have the Ambassadors used as a symbol, and the electric train remains the point of accidental meet, Alaipayuthey opens up with the hero's motorbike with a walkman to present him to the audience, and we "assume" he's a carefree young man. Then we see the electric train, and the rest unfolds. It should be interesting to note that a car* ultimately causes the accident, and thus the whole element of unifying the characters emotionally. Also note that Iruvar's Kalpana faces an accident which is not revealed visually, but with a screeching sound of the tyres and a collision. Head-on collision? or any attempted manoeuvre?...isn't spelt out for the viewer. In many cases, cars/trains remain the ultimate mode of expression for Mani, and invariably, "accidents" possess that random mystification or unpredictability factor. This device pushes the audience to figure "fate". It also helps the filmmaker to accentuate his timeline. For example, Anandan's first encounter with a filmmaker, or the open car Anandan drives with Kalpana, you see the car playing the subtitle (for the period especially), and Kannathil muthamitaal's flashback, the bicycle and Bajaj playing that "nostalgia" factor brilliantly. Mouna Raagam hasa comedy track centered on a a car (VKR-Sardarji), the car's owner Tamilian with the mechanic (Sikh), is made comical, from the lack of communication. The train is an element in Thalapathy. This "affinity" of cars/transports, and the usage of mise-en-scene is revelatory.
From: crajkumar_be on Sun Jan 13 5:57:45 2008. [Full View]

Thenali - Just for some *Thalaivar scenes* and Swasame, Por Kalam and Hojaaye...

Sabari -
Could watch only for a few minutes. What promised to be a entertainingly lazy Sunday afternoon was cut short due to some unavoidable reasons and i couldn't watch it completely
Captain Sir is the ultimate. Raaja_rasigan, welcome me to your club
From: crajkumar_be on Sun Jan 13 6:34:54 2008. [Full View]

Watched parts of Paruthiveran again...

Couldn't stand Priya Mani 's "acting"
From: MADDY on Sun Jan 13 8:47:58 2008. [Full View]

crajkumar_be wrote:

Watched parts of Paruthiveran again...

Couldn't stand Priya Mani 's "acting"

- seriously, our kids are gonna laugh at us tomm for calling this a classic and making it a blockbuster.....

last movie i saw - Kandukondein *2 on KTV........again, one of "my top 10 ever" movies.........its a story writers' delight.........the way the script and situations were built is so beautiful..........there is sadness, happiness, crying, emotions, fun, beauty, love, hate, music, poem, lyrics - u ask for it , it has.........

not to forget, i rate this ajith performance slightly better than Kreeedam and Muagavari ones..... ....he comes just like cheese on pizza........

From: selvakumar on Sun Jan 13 9:36:47 2008.

last movie i saw - Kandukondein *2 on KTV........again, one of "my top 10 ever" movies.........its a story writers' delight.........the way the script and situations were built is so beautiful..........there is sadness, happiness, crying, emotions, fun, beauty, love, hate, music, poem, lyrics - u ask for it , it has......... Cool

not to forget, i rate this ajith performance slightly better than Kreeedam and Muagavari ones..... Very Happy

....he comes just like cheese on pizza........ Cool

I remember this line coming from MADDY when I spoke to him for the first time

(Over phone)

"engalukku ellam KKKK ajith thaan pudikkum

"

Maddy, I also saw KKK amidst power failures. Nothing comes to my mind more often than "Santhana thendralae song" (Due to bak pain, his steps will be quite amateurish and always reminds me how much he would have struggled at that time)

scenes naa... athu ponnu paarkura scenes thaan

"Naan eppavum straight" "evvalavu panam.." Tabu's expressions and srividya

Mamooty too

The way he expresses his feelings towards the end

simply awesome.

From: Roshan on Sun Jan 13 10:05:28 2008.

- seriously, our kids are gonna laugh at us tomm for calling this a classic and making it a blockbuster..... Embarassed

Watched parts of Paruthiveran again...

Couldn't stand Priya Mani 's "acting" Evil or Very Mad

Quote:

not to forget, i rate this ajith performance slightly better than Kreeedam and Muagavari ones..... Very Happy

....he comes just like cheese on pizza........ Cool

KKKK is one of my all time favourites of Ajith. The whole movie is kind of very poetic. I became a fan of Thabu instantly after KKKK.

Selva wrote:

Nothing comes to my mind more often than "Santhana thendralae song" (Due to bak pain, his steps will be quite amateurish and always reminds me how much he would have struggled at that time)

Santhana theNRalai.. is again an all time classic. Tune-Lyrics-Singing-Picturisation everything falls in place perfectly. I agree with you on Ajith's steps and his slightly tired looks but I thought it was due to the heat. I remember reading Thabu's interview in which she had said the temprature was 53c when they shot that song and on the very first day she fainted as she was unable to bear the heat.

From: Prabhu Ram on Sun Jan 13 11:10:16 2008. [Full View]

Oram Po !

A thoroughly enjoyable movie. Avoid all 'gentle' company when you go watch it. Can't stop recalling lines and laughing.

Un vayasula aeroplane driver-aavaNumnu ninaichEn...auto OttinirukkEn.....nee ippayE auto driver aavaNum-nu ninaichaa......screwdriver-A kooda aava mudiyaadhu

My line for the next few weeks is going to be: muttA..pasanga....sOkku puriyalai....thoppi ! thoppi !

And several excellent ones, none of which are parliamentary.

And of course, Pooja

From: Kollywoodfan on Sun Jan 13 12:18:04 2008.

- seriously, our kids are gonna laugh at us tomm for calling this a classic and making it a blockbuster..... Embarassed

Watched parts of Paruthiveran again...

Couldn't stand Priya Mani 's "acting" Evil or Very Mad

not to forget, i rate this ajith performance slightly better than Kreeedam and Muagavari ones..... Very Happy

....he comes just like cheese on pizza........ Cool

KKKK was an adaptation of Jane Austen's classic family drama, Sense & Sensibility. Basically stuck to the novel, part by part, but it was nice to see in an Indian perspective. I saw it after I read the novel, but I enjoyed very much regardless.

Ajith played Edward Ferrars, but he was cute in the movie rather than overly serious/mature as the character was in the book. I like the film character better because brought both a charming & sensitive portrayal of the character and looked dashing in the role. Loved the climax when he is outside and Tabu is looking from the balcony similiar to their first meeting. Tabu & Mammooty were excellent too.

From: ajithfederer on Sun Jan 13 13:17:17 2008.

Aama aama

Oram Po !

A thoroughly enjoyable movie. Avoid all 'gentle' company when you go watch it. Can't stop recalling lines and laughing.

Un vayasula aeroplane driver-aavaNumnu ninaichEn...auto OttinirukkEn.....nee ippayE auto driver aavaNum-nu ninaichaa......screwdriver-A kooda aava mudiyaadhu

My line for the next few weeks is going to be: muttA..pasanga....sOkku puriyalai....thoppi ! thoppi ! ROTFL

And several excellent ones, none of which are parliamentary.

And of course, Pooja Slurp

From: equanimus on Sun Jan 13 13:28:02 2008.

My line for the next few weeks is going to be: muttA..pasanga....sOkku puriyalai....thoppi ! thoppi ! ROTFL

And several excellent ones, none of which are parliamentary.

And of course, Pooja Slurp

Yeah, that was a brilliant line, and that's not the only one! The film is full of such hilarious one-liners. The palAppazham line* (which I won't quote here; you've to hear SOG say that) that follows the line-of-the-week in the same scene is one for the ages! So absurdist in its logic and so apt in that context ("An... avan thEn, avan thEn, avan thEn...!"

). Not just the hilarious one-liners, the dialogue is quite superb throughout the film. The casual lines even in the serious scenes are really well done too. (Chandru: "sari Bigilu, unta irundhA kudEn..." Bigle: "irundhA kudukkamAttEnA?" Chandru: "un gallAvum gAli illa, appuram edhukku enakku advaisu?")
Oram pO is one of my favourite films last year. The careless, nonchalant Son of Gun is one of the coolest (even reluctant) comic "villains" to have graced Tamil cinema in recent times. Remember his response when Chandru and Bigle (I wonder why the writers opted for for an anglicized spelling) go back and call for another race?

Or, this line: "kAkkA eppadi 'lE bottle'a pOdum?"
It's a bit too arbitrary, and that's works very well for most part. But, it shows towards the end of the film, when the Guy Ritchie-esque elements finally merge with the main narrative with no impact whatsoever.

* -- Not to forget that it also reminded me of one of the greatest lines that the Tamil Dude once said.

From: thilak4life on Sun Jan 13 14:44:52 2008. [Full View]

Feddy,

Adhu enna Pooja-na mattum, opinion-na solringa..

By-the-by watched Superbad. Teen comedy has never been this good.
From: crajkumar_be on Sun Jan 13 15:24:51 2008. [Full View]

equanimus wrote:

* -- Not to forget that it also reminded me of one of the greatest lines that the Tamil Dude once said.

One and the same...
SOG just stole it from Sammandham Annan

From: equanimus on Sun Jan 13 16:13:04 2008.

* -- Not to forget that it also reminded me of one of the greatest lines that the Tamil Dude once said.

One and the same...
SOG just stole it from Sammandham Annan Twisted Evil

Sammandham annE is the (reluctant) father of such speak, of course. But, this is a very inspired line, I'd say. There are enough flourishes here to lead me to believe that this sort of Dudespeak comes naturally to the writers of the film. I mean, really, think of the "poetter" (

) who writes "kOzhi, kAlu reNdu kAl / Adu, kAlu nAlu kAl / pOdA, mInukkillE kAl" and goes on to say, "idhu dhAn boss-u life-u..." I mean, you got to give it to them.

From: ajithfederer on Sun Jan 13 18:45:23 2008. [Full View]

Thilak adhu reaction opinion illa.. Reactions are spontaneous cant help it, I say

thilak4life wrote:

Feddy,

Adhu enna Pooja-na mattum, opinion-na solringa..
From: NOV on Sun Jan 13 20:37:52 2008. [Full View]

thappu thaalangal

indian
kamal, ARR, shankar =
From: k_vanan on Sun Jan 13 21:18:11 2008. [Full View]

Watched Privom Santhipom
From: NOV on Sun Jan 13 21:23:22 2008. [Full View]

k_vanan wrote:

Watched Privom Santhipom
haha! another debacle from cheran?
From: Nerd on Sun Jan 13 21:36:00 2008. [Full View]

NOV wrote:

k_vanan wrote:

Watched Privom Santhipom
haha! another debacle from cheran?

But chEran is not the director right
From: Nerd on Sun Jan 13 22:50:24 2008. [Full View]

TaarE zameen par - Excellent. The kid was simply out of the world.. Aamir was amazing.. Its only after he enters, the movie picks up pace. Each and every scene in the second half was carefully written. Couple of songs were pretty good and the BGM perfectly fit the movie. On the flip side, way too many songs made me wonder if they tried making a musical out of it.. The side characters were so boring ( in the boarding school).. All in all, a wonderful year for hindi movies (TBU, JG, TZP etc.., )

From: Roshan on Mon Jan 14 0:07:22 2008.

My line for the next few weeks is going to be: muttA..pasanga....sOkku puriyalai....thoppi ! thoppi ! ROTFL

And several excellent ones, none of which are parliamentary.

And of course, Pooja Slurp

Ahaa !! itha nAn ethirpArkkala

Anyway, Pooja is kind of my favourite of the present lot.

Feddy,
paavam shreya - kOchukka pOraanga

From: Kollywoodfan on Mon Jan 14 0:13:21 2008.

TaarE zameen par - Excellent. The kid was simply out of the world.. Aamir was amazing.. Its only after he enters, the movie picks up pace. Each and every scene in the second half was carefully written. Couple of songs were pretty good and the BGM perfectly fit the movie. On the flip side, way too many songs made me wonder if they tried making a musical out of it.. The side characters were so boring ( in the boarding school).. All in all, a wonderful year for hindi movies (TBU, JG, TZP etc.., )

Amazing movie

From: Kalyasi on Mon Jan 14 0:40:35 2008. [Full View]

NOV wrote:

k_vanan wrote:

Watched Privom Santhipom
haha! another debacle from cheran?

Review Pls... Oru vaati kooda pakka mudiyatha?

From: thilak4life on Mon Jan 14 0:43:14 2008.

Thilak adhu reaction opinion illa.. Reactions are spontaneous cant help it, I say Razz

Appo Prestige-a pathi pesuvOm. Scarlett Johansson anybody?

Feddy,

Adhu enna Pooja-na mattum, opinion-na solringa.. Wink

From: ajithfederer on Mon Jan 14 1:15:52 2008. [Full View]

The Prestige:

Basically a cat and mouse game between two magicians set in London. The story is absolutely riveting from start to end, thanks to an absolute top notch non-linear screenplay. The two magician characters (played by Hugh Jackman and Christian Bale) are excellent. The strategies(cheap shots u may call it) adopted by each magician to foil their counterparts growth and the intensity in which they pursue to know each others magical tricks is shown superbly. Sarah and Olevia play their characters well. I must confess that I have never seen a film on magic and magicians before (ennamo naan 10000 padam paatha madhiri ). Some of the tips on how magic is performed is indeed an eye opener (at-least for me)

The climax is an absolute treat. Illusionist is next in the pipeline
From: Thalafanz on Mon Jan 14 1:30:34 2008. [Full View]

Vacancy

There are quite a few stories like this I guess....
From: Sid_316 on Mon Jan 14 2:01:25 2008. [Full View]

Watched team america world police ! a good comedy movie! but expected more from the creators of south park
From: thilak4life on Mon Jan 14 2:11:11 2008. [Full View]

Feddy,

Ditto! Nolan's world of magicians has never been more exuberant. Simply brilliant script. The double-crossing of journals, the mindgames, the sacrifices, the passion, etc has never been entertaining than this. I failed to realize that the film is also structured like a magical trick.

Yes, it's compared with "The illusionist", which is a decent film with gifted Ed norton and Paul Giamatti, though no match to the herculean Nolan creation..
From: Prabhu Ram on Mon Jan 14 2:36:03 2008. [Full View]

Yeah equanimus. It is not just the one-liners, in general, the dialogues where good.

Chandru: udu bigilu...namme sait dhaanE...
Bigle: ...thaayum piLLainnaalum, vaayum vayirum vEra..nnu oru pazhamozhi irukku...adhai mudhalle sonnadhE oru sait-u-dhaan

SoG is just terrific...a pity I can post almost none of his lines here.
PalAppazham is a close all-time second to "Kaaththaadikku kooda dhaan vaal irukku...". He is just hilarious even with no-liners like: "enna baai.....love marriage-A ?"

You know the film has just got you when you find yourself laughing for apparently bland lines like:

Kozhi ?
mhmm... Kazhugu
From: sivank on Mon Jan 14 6:19:22 2008. [Full View]

The Bourne Ultimatum

A very good movie. IMHO the best of the triology
From: crajkumar_be on Mon Jan 14 11:19:02 2008. [Full View]

Kalloori - Well, hub sagaakkal have already said it! Disappointing, coming from the man who made Kaadhal. Though the film had a few things going for it (some decent performances) , Balaji S disappoints .
Sila scenes la Vikraman padam paakkara maadhiri irundhuchu
One Kostin: Whats with this puke worthy habit in Tamil land of glorifying "friendship" at the expense of "louu" and treating "friendship" and "louu" as mutually exclusive things

Evano Oruvan - Light-a underwhelming and some scenes missing in the thiruttu online version i watched! Would like to see the original also...

Happened to see a few clips of 9 Roobai Note: Torture
From: crajkumar_be on Mon Jan 14 13:29:16 2008. [Full View]

Manufacturing Consent - Noam Chomsky (Documentary). 17 Parts on Youtube

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sirvWxLHNo8&feature=related

From: RC on Mon Jan 14 14:09:29 2008.

Aama aama

My line for the next few weeks is going to be: muttA..pasanga....sOkku puriyalai....thoppi ! thoppi ! ROTFL

And several excellent ones, none of which are parliamentary.

And of course, Pooja Slurp

I assume that the slurp is for the Biriyani she sells

From: thilak4life on Mon Jan 14 15:47:52 2008. [Full View]

Johnny gaddar again. Reminds me of Blood simple in terms of the way it ends

From: Nerd on Mon Jan 14 21:22:56 2008.

One Kostin: Whats with this puke worthy habit in Tamil land of glorifying "friendship" at the expense of "louu" and treating "friendship" and "louu" as mutually exclusive things Banging Head

IMO, its only friendship that nurtures the relationship and paves way for true love. Another nauseating habit in Tamil cinema is glorifying love at first sight

But if you look at kayalvizhi's perspective, one of those irritating specimens that raises its voice in arattai arangam kind of a program, their POV is well justified in the movie. Anyway in the last scene she realizes how stupid she had been!

From: Mahen on Tue Jan 15 2:02:16 2008. [Full View]

IMO, its only friendship that nurtures the relationship and paves way for true love

Sila scenes la Vikraman padam paakkara maadhiri irundhuchu ...No way.Balaji touches is evident everywhere esp the delicate intimacy btw the lead pair..I guess taste differs for every individual..For me it was good movie... could have been brilliant..I exactly went thru the same emotions that akhil had...

From: selvakumar on Tue Jan 15 5:28:00 2008.

Kalloori - Well, hub sagaakkal have already said it! Disappointing, coming from the man who made Kaadhal. Though the film had a few things going for it (some decent performances) , Balaji S disappoints Sad

.
Sila scenes la Vikraman padam paakkara maadhiri irundhuchu Embarassed

One Kostin: Whats with this puke worthy habit in Tamil land of glorifying "friendship" at the expense of "louu" and treating "friendship" and "louu" as mutually exclusive things Banging Head

I just saw the first part. It was just OK for me with few funny scenes. The way they have portrayed college. It looked like a high school for me. Is there any college like that in real life ?

Please give some examples. I might be ignorant. I have seen colleges whose system is more or less like a school. But outlook will be like a college. enna kodumainna eppa paarthalum realism, mannunnu solluraanga. Realism is not just showing everything as it. It should make us feel the environment and the feel.

Ada pongappa !! avan avan nalla padamnnu solli imsaiya kodukuraanunga !

ameer and ARM's support for balaji in vijay tv

ARM said "avar padathula cinematic aana scenes irukkaathu

. Did he see kalloori first ?.. "

From: crajkumar_be on Tue Jan 15 5:44:52 2008.

I just saw the first part. It was just OK for me with few funny scenes. The way they have portrayed college. It looked like a high school for me. Is there any college like that in real life ? Laughing

Ada pongappa !! avan avan nalla padamnnu solli imsaiya kodukuraanunga !

ameer and ARM's support for balaji in vijay tv ROTFL

ARM said "avar padathula cinematic aana scenes irukkaathu Shocked

. Did he see kalloori first ?.. "

That was one of the disappointments.
For e.g (may sound trivial but not for me): Tamanna and Akil standing side by side but with their backs to each other and talking... age-old cinema thanam dhaan (oru long dialogue pesanum na, thideernu thirumbi opponent-ku opposite side la nadandhu engayo paathu pesa vendiyadhu!)
However, you dont expect this from Balaji Sakthivel. For the realism of Kaadhal, Kalloori is nowhere near.
sila pala "Sentiment" scenes ellam thaanga mudiyala

The attempted humor also didn't work, unlike Kaadhal.

Kaadhal ellam first few times paatha odane oru full-oda thaan okkaranum nu thonum.. andha alavukku kulukkiyirupaaple Balaji Sakthivel. Kalloori is more like irukkara mappum yerangufying

From: great on Tue Jan 15 8:00:17 2008. [Full View]

Mann`s Collateral

The movie was watchable.But Tom Cruise char could have been better
From: great on Tue Jan 15 8:00:57 2008. [Full View]

Mann`s Collateral

The movie was watchable.But Tom Cruise char could have been better
From: Roshan on Tue Jan 15 8:27:27 2008. [Full View]

great wrote:

Mann`s Collateral

The movie was watchable.But Tom Cruise char could have been better

A friend of mine recommended this movie so much and made me watch. It's just an average movie and as you sad Tom Cruise's role could have been made better.

From: thilak4life on Tue Jan 15 8:46:34 2008.

One Kostin: Whats with this puke worthy habit in Tamil land of glorifying "friendship" at the expense of "louu" and treating "friendship" and "louu" as mutually exclusive things Banging Head

IMO, its only friendship that nurtures the relationship and paves way for true love. Another nauseating habit in Tamil cinema is glorifying love at first sight Shocked

Well said Nerd..

From: MADDY on Tue Jan 15 9:01:22 2008. [Full View]

Nerd wrote:

IMO, its only friendship that nurtures the relationship and paves way for true love. Another nauseating habit in Tamil cinema is glorifying love at first sight

Nerd

Love at first sight is like forest fire, first drops of monsoon rain, moisture in winter breeze, whiff of fresh soil, star on dark sky etc etc....... .....oru 40-45 dharava, idha experience pannavangalukku dhaan puriyum
From: thilak4life on Tue Jan 15 9:04:44 2008. [Full View]

Maddy,

It's not that it's not possible. But he's absolutely right about Kodambakkam people sharing a fetish for it, and glorifying it no ends. They also lack sophistication to present it properly, let's face it. Moreover, The instances of laav-at-first-sight that has ended up trivial is virtually impossible to count. Surely you would know this..

From: sakaLAKALAKAlaa Vallavar on Tue Jan 15 9:08:50 2008.

Love at first sight is like forest fire, first drops of monsoon rain, moisture in winter breeze, whiff of fresh soil, star on dark sky etc etc....... Not Worthy

Nerd

.....oru 40-45 dharava, idha experience pannavangalukku dhaan puriyum No Teeth

Maddy

Instant Love's Daddy neenga thaan

but antha experience, sila face paarthaudane erpadume.. it doesnt boils to love, all the time rite? for ex, if u r married man, its not that ur rasanai dies, still some faces can lite up ur heart(this is not applicable to what we discuss here..)

From: Ramakrishna on Tue Jan 15 9:14:08 2008. [Full View]

Vaazhthugal...kodumai
From: Nerd on Tue Jan 15 9:24:43 2008. [Full View]

Ramakrishna wrote:

Vaazhthugal...kodumai

I thought this movie will be a winner The songs are so good!

From: MADDY on Tue Jan 15 9:26:02 2008.

Maddy,

It's not that it's not possible. But he's absolutely right about Kodambakkam people sharing a fetish for it, and glorifying it no ends. They also lack sophistication to present it properly, let's face it. Moreover, The instances of laav-at-first-sight that has ended up trivial is virtually impossible to count. Surely you would know this..

neenga vera - love at first sight is the "jeevaadharam" of our love stories

.........take for instance VettaiyaduV too- the sequence where AAandavar proposes to kamilini is so romantic

.............yea, it can be taken in a better way than what it is now - like bring some sense to it........but again, love at first sight itself is a nonsense - wat to do

but u r absolutely right, love in today's movies are not reflection of our times

......

SKV, naa daddy ellam onnum illa.........louu-at-first-sight problem enakku irukku, but it doesent stay for more than 10 days

Rama(lingam)

enna sollura kanna ??? vaazthukkal nalla illaya??? adha yaen paanaya odaikkura madhiri HUB-la post panna??? yaenpa yaen

From: Ramakrishna on Tue Jan 15 9:27:53 2008. [Full View]

MADDY wrote:

Rama(lingam)
enna sollura kanna ??? vaazthukkal nalla illaya??? adha yaen paanaya odaikkura madhiri HUB-la post panna??? yaenpa yaen

sathyamaa kevalamaa irukku..neenga kooda paathudaatheenga
From: Raikkonen on Tue Jan 15 9:29:03 2008. [Full View]

Minnale - tremendous.. actually this was my fav movie of madhavan until AS came and blew everything out of water.. the movie is great, with great comedy (probably Vivek's best), great songs, and surprisingly good performance from the lead artists (no offense to maddy, but Abbas and Reema were still unproven).. i liked Abbas a lot in this movie, but nobody noticed his decent efforts in this movie..
From: thilak4life on Tue Jan 15 9:37:53 2008. [Full View]

In terms of love-at-first-sight, the pioneer of sorts has to be Mani Ratnam in AP or AN, or Dil Se, and make-believes the audience. Sadly, he's criticized for the bad rides like Bombay. Somehow, people claim Gautam menon is the best reg. this LAFS handling. I categorically disagree..
From: Raikkonen on Tue Jan 15 9:41:36 2008. [Full View]

well.. im just a normal man, and i dont have a super brain to enjoy mani's movies..
From: thilak4life on Tue Jan 15 9:43:23 2008. [Full View]

Kimi, the reply was to Maddy. Not to you. Just noticed that you liked GM's Minnale.
From: Raikkonen on Tue Jan 15 9:45:13 2008. [Full View]

nvm, that was something i've been trying to say for a long time.. i don't enjoy mani's movies..
From: thilak4life on Tue Jan 15 9:46:01 2008. [Full View]

Raikkonen wrote:

nvm, that was something i've been trying to say for a long time.. i don't enjoy mani's movies..

Nevermind, you're certainly not alone in this..
From: ajithfederer on Tue Jan 15 11:40:22 2008. [Full View]

borefest

great wrote:

Mann`s Collateral

The movie was watchable.But Tom Cruise char could have been better
From: Devar Magan on Tue Jan 15 13:04:05 2008. [Full View]

ajithfederer wrote:

borefest

great wrote:

Mann`s Collateral

The movie was watchable.But Tom Cruise char could have been better

no way.. its a good movie..

From: ajithfederer on Tue Jan 15 13:40:50 2008.

Cruise wasnt convincing at all,IMO... Cool

borefest

Mann`s Collateral

The movie was watchable.But Tom Cruise char could have been better

no way.. its a good movie..

From: ajithfederer on Tue Jan 15 13:56:42 2008.

Yes she realizes that at the end of the movie.

One Kostin: Whats with this puke worthy habit in Tamil land of glorifying "friendship" at the expense of "louu" and treating "friendship" and "louu" as mutually exclusive things Banging Head

IMO, its only friendship that nurtures the relationship and paves way for true love. Another nauseating habit in Tamil cinema is glorifying love at first sight Shocked

Well said Nerd..

From: Nerd on Tue Jan 15 14:33:06 2008.

IMO, its only friendship that nurtures the relationship and paves way for true love. Another nauseating habit in Tamil cinema is glorifying love at first sight Shocked

Nerd

Love at first sight is like forest fire, first drops of monsoon rain, moisture in winter breeze, whiff of fresh soil, star on dark sky etc etc....... Not Worthy

.....oru 40-45 dharava, idha experience pannavangalukku dhaan puriyum No Teeth

naan pickup-drop-escape case pathi pEsala

I meant love at first sight then *true* love then probably marriage kind of thing.. I mean how can you select a girl to be your life partner with just sighting her once

From: NOV on Tue Jan 15 20:38:37 2008. [Full View]

malai kottai
From: Kollywoodfan on Tue Jan 15 22:46:54 2008. [Full View]

The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants

Very touching & entertaining.
From: Raikkonen on Wed Jan 16 1:11:51 2008. [Full View]

NOV wrote:

malai kottai

unga porumayai naan mechukiren..
nethu oru 20 mins pathen.. ada kadavule tanga mudiyile.. dance arambichi, fight, love scenes ellam etho tirupachi, sivakasi matiri irunthici..
From: Prabhu Ram on Wed Jan 16 1:15:15 2008. [Full View]

Veyilil ViLayAdu
From: thilak4life on Wed Jan 16 1:19:18 2008. [Full View]

I incidentally saw bits of VV on TV, liked those bits, purely for Kamal. He brings novelty to even the most ridiculously conceived sequences.
From: Devar Magan on Wed Jan 16 1:19:18 2008. [Full View]

Prabhu Ram wrote:

Veyilil ViLayAdu
niraya peru ippidi thaan remote-a vatchu vilayaadinaanga pola irukku
From: thilak4life on Wed Jan 16 1:20:27 2008. [Full View]

Saw Veyil for few minutes, and couldn't sustain after that.
From: Prabhu Ram on Wed Jan 16 1:47:35 2008. [Full View]

Devar Magan wrote:

Prabhu Ram wrote:

Veyilil ViLayAdu
niraya peru ippidi thaan remote-a vatchu vilayaadinaanga pola irukku

I owe VV a revisit so I started watching it, a bit late though. Somehow couldn't find it engaging. Got the familiar ayyo paavam Kamal feeling. So I jumped across to Veyil.

What was funnier was swapping across to Kaakka Kaakka on some other channel. My mom, who hadn't watched either film, couldn't tell VV and KK apart for some time
From: thilak4life on Wed Jan 16 1:55:24 2008. [Full View]

uh, KK vera telecast pannangala? That's another irritating film, thanks to Jeevan, and GM. and, I know I'll be bashed for this, Surya reminds me of KH in Soorasamharam, and at times, Oru kaydhiyin diary.
From: crajkumar_be on Wed Jan 16 1:55:32 2008. [Full View]

Prabhu Ram wrote:

What was funnier was swapping across to Kaakka Kaakka on some other channel. My mom, who hadn't watched either film, couldn't tell VV and KK apart for some time
From: equanimus on Wed Jan 16 2:09:48 2008. [Full View]

Somehow, I'm missing watching these festival time shows (I'm in veLiyUr) whatever they are. Be it veyil, kAkka kAkka, vEttaiyAdu viLaiyAdu or silly interviews with sillier interviewers, I can watch them all on television.

I don't get Gautham's films at all though; minnalE is really his best film in my books (yes, you may now ""), and since then, his films have only gotten worse. Yes, I'm one of those odd creatures that didn't find kAkka kAkka really interesting. There are really quite a few things going for minnalE actually, somehow Gautham himself dismisses it off as his worst film.

Just now tuned in for Sun TV and Vijay TV online. Now, Cheran is "feeling" on Vijay TV. Anything particular to watch in one of the channels?
From: Roshan on Wed Jan 16 2:11:35 2008. [Full View]

The movies that were running here in SL at the same time ..

VV - Sun
Kalainjar - Veyyil
NEthra (Sri Lankan Channel) - 9 Rooba NOttu
Dherana (another Sri Lankan Channel) - PollAdavan

I had plans to watch first few scenes of VV and then Pollaadhavan but "man proposes god disposes" maathiri - something un expected happened and I couldnt watch any of these
From: crajkumar_be on Wed Jan 16 2:25:50 2008. [Full View]

equanimus wrote:

Now, Cheran is "feeling" on Vijay TV. Anything particular to watch in one of the channels?
From: thilak4life on Wed Jan 16 2:26:44 2008. [Full View]

How to watch Sun or Vijay online?
From: equanimus on Wed Jan 16 2:35:45 2008. [Full View]

thilak4life wrote:

How to watch Sun or Vijay online?

http://vijaytv.sinekithan.com/
At your own risk, Thilak. Cheran is talking to a sudhandhira porAtta thiyAgi.
From: thilak4life on Wed Jan 16 2:38:56 2008. [Full View]

Thanks!

equanimus wrote:

Cheran is talking to a sudhandhira porAtta thiyAgi.

Aala vidunga pa saamy!
From: anoops on Wed Jan 16 4:36:28 2008. [Full View]

[dig] did anyone manage to watch the dhanush/nayan interview on sun - interviewer was magesh from APY - IRRITATING!! [/dig]

From: A.ANAND on Wed Jan 16 5:55:10 2008.

unga porumayai naan mechukiren..
nethu oru 20 mins pathen.. ada kadavule tanga mudiyile.. dance arambichi, fight, love scenes ellam etho tirupachi, sivakasi matiri irunthici..

malai kottai Banging Head

muthalla avanai[vishal]oru nadigan innu tamil makkal eppadithan ethukithanggalo!kodumai sir!

From: NOV on Wed Jan 16 20:04:51 2008. [Full View]

Sivi
malaysian song
From: Thirumaran on Thu Jan 17 0:26:02 2008. [Full View]

SandaiKozhi and VV in parts..

Worhy movies
From: raaja_rasigan on Thu Jan 17 0:32:32 2008. [Full View]

Thirumaran wrote:

SandaiKozhi and VV in parts..

Worhy movies

but i saw VV fully...... nalla velai dialogues-ku angange kathiri pottargal sun tv-il....

i noted a few things in VV:

*chennai-il irukkum prakashraj, US-kku Hyderabad airport-la flight yeruvar

* Most of the vehicle registrations start with AP-72 even if the scene happens in chennai or in Thirunelveli... for eg: kamal's bike in partha mudhal naal song, the van which kidnaps kamalini etc.

From: Thirumaran on Thu Jan 17 0:37:16 2008.

1. chennai-il irukkum prakashraj, US-kku Hyderabad airport-la flight yeruvar

2. Most of the vehicle registrations start with AP-72 even if the scene happens in chennai or in Thirunelveli... for eg: kamal's bike in partha mudhal naal song, the van which kidnaps kamalini etc.

1. That could happen for anyone as per the circumstances.

2. That should have been taken care.

Intha alavukku note panna RR

From: selvakumar on Thu Jan 17 0:52:38 2008. [Full View]

Manmadhan (few parts)

"Angayae ninna apadinna, ore adila easy ah sethu poyiduvaa.. Illa anguttu inguttuma oduna, veratti veratti adichu kolluvaen.. enna panna pora... " (couldn't recollect the dialogue)

Tok tok (Vaali Ajith's style)

From: Raikkonen on Thu Jan 17 2:34:09 2008.

A.ANAND wrote:

unga porumayai naan mechukiren..
nethu oru 20 mins pathen.. ada kadavule tanga mudiyile.. dance arambichi, fight, love scenes ellam etho tirupachi, sivakasi matiri irunthici..

malai kottai Banging Head

muthalla avanai[vishal]oru nadigan innu tamil makkal eppadithan ethukithanggalo!kodumai sir!

avan padatha pakkurappa enakku onnu tounthu.. ivan ellam nadikirappa naan en nadikka koodathunnu.

From: Sinthiya on Fri Jan 18 1:32:22 2008. [Full View]

Raikkonen wrote:

avan padatha pakkurappa enakku onnu tounthu.. ivan ellam nadikirappa naan en nadikka koodathunnu.

Kudos to you for your very interesting avatar ..careful...

From: Roshan on Fri Jan 18 1:49:47 2008.

but i saw VV fully...... nalla velai dialogues-ku angange kathiri pottargal sun tv-il....

i noted a few things in VV:

*chennai-il irukkum prakashraj, US-kku Hyderabad airport-la flight yeruvar

* Most of the vehicle registrations start with AP-72 even if the scene happens in chennai or in Thirunelveli... for eg: kamal's bike in partha mudhal naal song, the van which kidnaps kamalini etc.

SandaiKozhi and VV in parts..

Worhy movies Razz

I was planning to see VV on Pongal day but couldnt make it. Could see only the climax from the point KH chases Ilamaaran. I noticed that the tattoo with the heart symbol on Ilamaran was not in Thamizh (I presume it is Thelugu). But in the original it was Thamizh. I think they showed the Thelugu version or something I am not sure

That may be the reason for H'bad Airport and vehicl number with AP.

Antha SUN'ku thAN veLicham.

From: raaja_rasigan on Fri Jan 18 2:09:06 2008.

That may be the reason for H'bad Airport and vehicl number with AP.

Antha SUN'ku thAN veLicham.

SandaiKozhi and VV in parts..

Worhy movies Razz

Roshan, I thought of adding this too in my post.... but naan sariya parkalayonnu nenachu post pannalai....... after this doubt i closely watched the lip movements of kamal i dont find any difference in his tamil dialogues.....

i'll check in the dvd for that vehicle nos

From: sriranga on Fri Jan 18 2:26:22 2008.

That may be the reason for H'bad Airport and vehicl number with AP.

Antha SUN'ku thAN veLicham.

SandaiKozhi and VV in parts..

Worhy movies Razz

the tatto was in telugu, this is the first time i was watching the movie. i thought kamal was well verse in telugu too (hey, he was speaking good inglish for a DCP). also, when prakash raj leaves for the us, he seems to take a flight from hyderabad.

From: littlemaster1982 on Fri Jan 18 2:33:11 2008.

Yes, I'm one of those odd creatures that didn't find kAkka kAkka really interesting. There are really quite a few things going for minnalE actually, somehow Gautham himself dismisses it off as his worst film.

I'm one of those too

From: thilak4life on Fri Jan 18 2:42:01 2008. [Full View]

Well, there are hand few of 'em who don't find KK interesting.

From: equanimus on Fri Jan 18 3:11:45 2008.

Good to know, Little Master.

I'm one of those too Wink

The thing is, I don't want to come off as someone snobbish towards Tamil cinema (I do have liked films like 'kAdhal kondEn' which are such a far cry from being 'roundly' compelling watches; incidentally, kAdhal kondEn did come around the same time, it was no big shakes, but it was really a worthy film in that year in my books), or intolerant to "commercial elements" in general. Tamil cinema is my staple diet. I find 'kAkka kAkka' just too overrated within the realms of Tamil cinema.

A mishmash of cheerful posturing, display of hollow machismo interjected with meaningless Taxi Driver-like monologues is all there is in the film masquerading as a sincere portrayal of an upright police officer (not to forget the silly epilogue towards the end by Sathyaraj). Why, we've seen some much better films like 'chatriyan' having far more compelling narratives and characters. The way the heroine is killed in the film just to make a point was also appalling to say the least. And, the critics have the nerve to rave such an end for being "realistic." Yeah, right!

From: ajithfederer on Fri Jan 18 3:15:59 2008. [Full View]

Wasnt chathriyan written by MR??
From: raaja_rasigan on Fri Jan 18 3:26:14 2008. [Full View]

ajithfederer wrote:

Wasnt chathriyan written by MR??

story-screenplay by MR

Dialogues by Varunan (donno who it is)
From: equanimus on Fri Jan 18 3:27:46 2008. [Full View]

ajithfederer wrote:

Wasnt chathriyan written by MR??

Yes. Produced by Aalayam which was his production house that he ran along with S Sriram. Directed by Subash, one of his assitants. A reasonably good watch actually. It has a staple plot but the execution was rather fresh. (Also features Vishnuvardhan in the role of chinna Vijayakanth. )
From: thilak4life on Fri Jan 18 3:35:17 2008. [Full View]

Equanimus,

Critically evaluate where KKK (Sanathanabharathy with Satyaraj) would stand in Tamil cinema (cop films)..

From: littlemaster1982 on Fri Jan 18 3:56:23 2008.

From: ajithfederer on Fri Jan 18 14:11:16 2008.

I'm one of those too Wink

Good to know, Little Master. Smile

From: equanimus on Fri Jan 18 4:45:51 2008. [Full View]

thilak4life wrote:

Equanimus,

Critically evaluate where KKK (Sanathanabharathy with Satyaraj) would stand in Tamil cinema (cop films)..

I really don't remember seeing this film in full, Thilak. Well, if I have indeed seen it, I don't seem to remember much of it. I remember the plot, how the movie goes about though with a hostage subplot etc., but will have to watch it. It was also a remake of a Malayalam Mammootty starrer. Has anyone seen that film?

Lest I get misunderstood for bringing up a film like 'chathriyan', the difference I was trying to highlight was that 'kAkka kAkka' for all its posturing of realism (in potraying gangwars, encounter cops et al.) just gets nowhere when it shows an Assitant Commissioner of Police (no less!) going around buzzing off bozo criminals (frankly, professional gangsters would even take offence to the way the archetype Bombay gangster is depicted in the form of Pandya ) in encounters with his gang of pinup boys. "Madras city, enga pAththAlum..." is like a Travis Bickle monologue channelled out as social consciousness. The angry young men here are unfettered, unquestioned and the film unabashedly goes all out to establish and validate their moral high ground. While a proper traditionally Kodambakkam masala film like 'chathriyan' boasted of comparatively much more real characters -- an ex-police officer who's haunted by childhood trauma and his wife's death (his foster-father keeps condemning him for his erring ways), the jailed bigwig who is scorned for life, his political circle etc., even as it plays out the conflict between the hero and the villain as a good vs. evil battle of larger-than-life and mythical proportions just like any true-blue masala film would.

Again, the hero's wife dies in 'chathriyan' as well (well, that's a recurring motif in our cop films!), but that plot point is handled with appropriate graveness, not used as vainly as it is in 'kAkka kAkka.' Gautham even called it a sort of "positive" ending! Of what kind, I'd never understand.
From: thilak4life on Fri Jan 18 5:15:22 2008. [Full View]

I haven't seen the Mamookha starrer. But to date, my favorite cop film remains the brilliant Droh kaal remake..
From: joe on Fri Jan 18 5:19:43 2008. [Full View]

thilak4life wrote:

my favorite cop film remains the brilliant Droh kaal remake..

Athu
From: groucho070 on Fri Jan 18 5:42:08 2008. [Full View]

Yeah, Kuruthi Punal was good...I heard was even better than the original.

But I have soft spot for KKK. Pretty daring for its time, and one of those early indication what a fine actor Sathyaraj is.
From: equanimus on Fri Jan 18 5:45:20 2008. [Full View]

thilak4life wrote:

I haven't seen the Mamookha starrer. But to date, my favorite cop film remains the brilliant Droh kaal remake..

I'll settle for 'Ardh Satya', I guess. Govind Nihalani followed up that cop film with the superb 'Droh Kaal' after more than 10 years. Between 'Droh Kaal' and 'Kuruthippunal', I'm not sure which one I'd choose. Kamal's version is cinematically much superior to the original, and adds some really fascinating dimensions to the film (the original script is so strong in itself) by brilliantly inverting the archetype of cool-headed heroism within the film. But one major letdown was shying away from the actual 'drogi' bit. That would've been so powerful...
From: thilak4life on Fri Jan 18 5:50:15 2008. [Full View]

Yeah, that's true. Mine would be "Ardh satya" too. But I couldn't absorb it fully without the subs. And, I was anyway suggesting Kuruthi for TFI's best cop film. And, I love the dialogues here. It somehow goes beyond a simplistic cop film. Nihalani is cherished for that quality too..
From: thilak4life on Fri Jan 18 5:52:28 2008. [Full View]

I watched "Droh kaal" again (last month to be precise). I think the "drogi" element is less pronuonced in Kuruthi, and Adi N wasn't glorified at all..
From: crajkumar_be on Fri Jan 18 5:55:12 2008. [Full View]

equanimus wrote:

But one major letdown was shying away from the actual 'drogi' bit. That would've been so powerful...

Thanks to pressure from fans...
From: thilak4life on Fri Jan 18 6:06:08 2008. [Full View]

True that Fans want to see their hero a honourable' man. But I thought Adi N had his guilt written all over him during Janazah procession, and before burial. You could read that inner turmoils, and repercussions that runs through. It was made a slightly more reasonable case for Adi than the original. My two cents...
From: equanimus on Fri Jan 18 6:07:40 2008. [Full View]

thilak4life wrote:

I watched "Droh kaal" again (last month to be precise). I think the "drogi" element is less pronuonced in Kuruthi, and Adi N wasn't glorified at all..

No, never 'unga! It's not about glorifying Adi, that'd have screwed up a film like this. But, Abhay's redemption comes off as much stronger in 'Droh Kaal' because of his act of the betrayal. Here, as you say, the drogi element is much more 'subtly' handled (Adi just gives in at some point, and it's Abbas who digs his own grave from there), and doesn't touch a raw nerve like the original does. But this is all keeping 'Droh Kaal' in mind. Otherwise, the fall and redemption in 'Kuruthippunal' is also very compelling, but it'd have been immensely powerful had it not copped out on that bit.
From: thilak4life on Fri Jan 18 6:25:16 2008. [Full View]

Talking of Nihalani and Kamal, I think RKS's "khakee" is starkly overrated. Bachchan fans et apologists have also overhyped his "Zanjeer". What a shame!!
From: kannannn on Fri Jan 18 13:57:01 2008. [Full View]

thilak4life wrote:

Talking of Nihalani and Kamal, I think RKS's "khakee" is starkly overrated. Bachchan fans et apologists have also overhyped his "Zanjeer". What a shame!!

Khakee, Droh Kaal compare panradhe paavam. But, I like Khakee for different reasons. For all its commercial elements it was an honest film. And RKS in many instances comes across as an honest director. One of those in my 'Guilty Pleasures' list.

BTW, watched the first 30 minutes of 'Halla Bol'. Very good stuff. Yet again a meaty role for Ajay Devgan and he carries it well. The spoof of movie life here just surpasses Rangeela (again one of my favourites).

In one of the scenes, Ajay Devgan refuses to testify in a murder, what with him being a Super Star and all.. Yet his conscience pricks him and as he offers 10 lakhs to the murdered woman's sister, he says "Yeh 10 lakh rakho. Achchese padai karo.. Isi se teri behan ki aatma to shanti milegi..", to which the girl replies, "Aap apni aatma ki shanti ke baare me sochiye.." Powerful stuff
From: bingleguy on Fri Jan 18 13:59:03 2008. [Full View]

saw the movie I am Legend ....

well .... worth seeing it in IMAX ... but too short to enjoy ..... as such - NY nagarathai ippadi kaamichirukkardhu bramikka vaikkum vishayam ... enna thaan graphics aa irundhaalum ... NY nagaram indha maadiri yaarum paathirukka mudiyaadhu ...

but oru question ! grass/plants growing from thar roads ... is that practically possible ... - i may be wrong !
From: thilak4life on Fri Jan 18 14:01:59 2008. [Full View]

Guilty as charged reg. Khakee BTW, HB and RKS are bashed unanimously. Neenga full-a paathutu sollunga, eppadi irukkunu...

Bingle Tamizh la oru pazha mozhi irukku
Pala per nadakira edathula pullu muzhaikadhu Smile

bingleguy wrote:

saw the movie I am Legend ....

well .... worth seeing it in IMAX ... but too short to enjoy ..... as such - NY nagarathai ippadi kaamichirukkardhu bramikka vaikkum vishayam ... enna thaan graphics aa irundhaalum ... NY nagaram indha maadiri yaarum paathirukka mudiyaadhu ...

but oru question ! grass/plants growing from thar roads ... is that practically possible ... - i may be wrong !

From: Prabhu Ram on Fri Jan 18 15:36:42 2008. [Full View]

Haven't seen Drohkaal.
While I was impressed with Ardh Satya, it certainly did not bowl me over like Kurudhippunal did. And whatever respect Nihalani's reputation induced in me was shatterd when I had the misfortune of watching Dev. So much so that I felt that even without seeing Drohkaal, I had seen a better version of it.

ellAm sour grapes, I badly want to watch Drohkaal

From: equanimus on Fri Jan 18 17:35:51 2008.

Haven't seen Drohkaal.
While I was impressed with Ardh Satya, it certainly did not bowl me over like Kurudhippunal did. And whatever respect Nihalani's reputation induced in me was shatterd when I had the misfortune of watching Dev. So much so that I felt that even without seeing Drohkaal, I had seen a better version of it.

ellAm sour grapes, I badly want to watch Drohkaal Smile

The thing is, (and I'm probably rationalizing here) the central strength of Kuruthippunal to a large extent comes from its script, the story would make for such a knockout film. However, Droh Kaal is made in a dull and modest manner with poor production values. For example, the music score is really bad in the film. Kuruthippunal gives the script the kind of treatment it so richly deserves, visually, in terms of production values etc. In that sense, Kuruthippunal is certainly the superior "updated" film, because it's like Kamal (or PC Sreeram, if you will) directing a superb script at hand. But, the sheer rawness of Drohkaal, the central conflict that Abhay faces in the film, is not quite there in 'Kuruthippunal.'

From: Kollywoodfan on Fri Jan 18 23:04:30 2008. [Full View]

Juno

A different perspective of a huge social issue in America. Realistic, top notch performances from each and every character (esp the main girl, the father, and Jennifer Garner). Juno is both heartwarming & funny. A film for people of all ages.
From: joe on Sat Jan 19 4:44:02 2008. [Full View]

Polladhavan!

-Much better than what I expected

Very good direction

Danushu Thampi
From: thilak4life on Sat Jan 19 4:58:24 2008. [Full View]

PR, Drink the magic potion that Getafix holds, it would help you watch Droh kaal!

Would like to know your criticism of "Dev"! The supposed "well-informed critiques" are in defense of the film. Some circles have the nerve to analogize with Hey! Raam. So, would like to read your take.

From: Prabhu Ram on Sat Jan 19 9:27:24 2008.

Would like to know your criticism of "Dev"! The supposed "well-informed critiques" are in defense of the film. Some circles have the nerve to analogize with Hey! Raam. So, would like to read your take. Smile

My criticism is short: blech !

It was an amateurish, superficial take on everything from friendship,truth, religious politics, ahimsa, love under pressure and what not. Not to mention the fresh depiction of scheming politicians who emotionally exploit the masses - I have seen better in mid 90s Vijayashanti films. All this rounded off with some gyaan like "hate changes people".

I can't believe this guy could have made a film as good as Kurudhippunal. I take equanimus's word that the raw material is what made it intersting.

From: thilak4life on Sat Jan 19 9:48:14 2008. [Full View]

As short as it gets. Thanks.

Here are few samples that you may wanna check it out: Link1, Link2
From: thilak4life on Sat Jan 19 10:22:26 2008. [Full View]

Reg. DK, add the intensity - thanks to the script, the performances, the dialogues. Of course, Kamal's vision and understanding is much more comprehensive, and expansive than Nihalani's. But the original is really worth a watch PR. You shouldn't take "Dev" as an example, how about "Ardh satya" intead?
From: interz on Sat Jan 19 17:04:29 2008. [Full View]

Viraluketta Veekkam

Very good comedy movie starring Livingston, Vivek, Vadivelu, Khusbo, Kanaga, Kovai Sarala, Nassar and oorvasi.

Some good Gaana songs by Deva too.

well directed by V. Shekar

From: Kollywoodfan on Sat Jan 19 19:51:19 2008.

Viraluketta Veekkam

Very good comedy movie starring Livingston, Vivek, Vadivelu, Khusbo, Kanaga, Kovai Sarala, Nassar and oorvasi.

Some good Gaana songs by Deva too.

well directed by V. Shekar

interz wrote:

one of my all time favs

Vadivelu & Kovai Sarala just brought the house down with their impeccable comic pairing

From: NOV on Sat Jan 19 23:52:33 2008. [Full View]

mEttukodi - mistaken watching this film thinkng it was the "other" hillarous karthik-goundamani film.
From: selvakumar on Sun Jan 20 1:03:51 2008. [Full View]

NOV wrote:

mEttukodi - mistaken watching this film thinkng it was the "other" hillarous karthik-goundamani film.

IMO, Maettukudi is on par with Ullathai allithaa IMO. I would rate both of them equally. Few comedies in Maettukudi were better than UA.. The roemaaaantic look
From: ajithfederer on Sun Jan 20 1:12:32 2008. [Full View]

Hotel Rwanda

Must watch for all humanists
From: Kollywoodfan on Sun Jan 20 1:39:51 2008. [Full View]

Jab We Met

One of the cutest romantic comedies of recent times A feel good film that is totally predictable, but is an adorable entertainer nevertheless due to its slick presentation. Shahid and Kareena both fit their roles to a T. Shahid is very handsome, however Kareena looks very old in this film for some reason . Overall, very enjoyable

From: selvakumar on Sun Jan 20 1:56:07 2008.

A feel good film that is totally predictable, but is an adorable entertainer nevertheless due to its slick presentation. Shahid and Kareena both fit their roles to a T. Shahid is very handsome, however Kareena looks very old in this film for some reason Embarassed

Jab We Met

One of the cutest romantic comedies of recent times Very Happy

. Overall, very enjoyable Wink

Yes.. JWM was good.. As usual triangle love story. But I loved it.. For the first hours, It was not at all a love story. I think the theme was on how a man changes a woman's life and vice versa.. Well handled. The hotel sequence (that comes twice in the movie) justifies this. But movie was a bit slow IMO. It was not boring though. I would rate this on par with MOZHI (not that I rate MOZHI as the BEST film of this year.. but A FEEL GOOD FILM)

aana, intha padathukku pona rendu perayum nalla nakkal adikkalaam. Many dialogues are good chances for direct dig at both the star

Like "did she dump u ? " and all..

paavam shahid and kareena.

did they watch the movie in a theatre on its release day ?

btw, heroine cute aah irukkuratha kaamikkanumnaa LOOSAA thaan kaamikkanum

From: Kollywoodfan on Sun Jan 20 2:26:06 2008. [Full View]

Definitely a very predictable love triangle. I won't even classify it as a love triange cuz the character Anushman was a total moron and his name was the only cool thing about him I loved his expressions when everyone thought Shahid and Kareena were the couple.

There definitely were shades of DDLJ esp seeing how Shahid is called "chotta SRK" and all. But overall, the film was refreshing. The train meeting was awesome and it was nice to see that Kareena actually had a calmer, normal side. I think my head would have exploded if Kareena had been a livewire the whole film The hotel sequence was hilarious.

Personally, I didn't like them together in reel life, but I do feel bad for them nevertheless. Many dialogues regarding the whole dump the first love aspect hit home, I'm sure

Definitely, don't you think loosu = cute But honestly, even if Kareena acts normally it'll only seem like a loosu character. She is so over the top. In fact, this is one of the few films that I actually liked her in. They are branding her with the pagal label just like tamil cinema did to Laila.

From: ThalaNass on Sun Jan 20 2:28:15 2008.

mEttukodi - mistaken watching this film thinkng it was the "other" hillarous karthik-goundamani film. Sigh2

IMO, Maettukudi is on par with Ullathai allithaa IMO. I would rate both of them equally. Few comedies in Maettukudi were better than UA.. The roemaaaantic look Laughing

http://youtube.com/watch?v=_hxKilANrzM

ROTFL

From: joe on Sun Jan 20 5:15:50 2008. [Full View]

9 Roopa Nottu

I can understand the problem of many not understanding the nativity of Munthirikaadu villages ..

Apart from bit over expression from Archana ,9 Roopa Nootu is a very good movie.

Thangar again lacks in using technology and art of cinema making ,but again for the issue he dealt with and the nativity he brought ,big

SathiyaRaj
From: Nerd on Sun Jan 20 13:47:31 2008. [Full View]

Juno -- Terrific. The best part is the dialogues, absolutely natural and witty. Every scene was carefully constructed and the actors, all of them were mindblowing. Ellen Page especially, if she doesnt get nominated this year I will be very surprised.
From: Kollywoodfan on Sun Jan 20 20:12:45 2008. [Full View]

Juno is one of those rare movies that honestly is loved by all ages. The audience was so into the film, especially these annoying 12 year old girls who were like "awww... " for the cute scenes. Same Nerd, Ellen Page was fantastic and Jennifer Garner was nominated for Best Supporting Actress, which is also very well deserved. Honestly, I feel that the movie will sweep away all of the awards.
From: Sinthiya on Sun Jan 20 23:29:56 2008. [Full View]

Polladhavan......nice! Dhanush (his smile)...
From: thamiz on Sun Jan 20 23:33:22 2008. [Full View]

ஓரம் போ!

It was below average!
From: selvakumar on Mon Jan 21 2:26:39 2008. [Full View]

saw parts of VetriVizha. (Thanks to Moserbaer)
Couldn' tolerate the pace of the first 1 hour just fastfarwarded it to see the scenes b/w amala and kh.

comedy by chandran, chinni etc

But songs ... It is the songs that saves us from the comedy camp and the regular scenes.

The way kamal enters in white & white before the Thathom Thadangithathoem song was cool. oh yeaa ! Who can forget "Poongaatru en per solla"

Intha padatula ella songsum hituh pola.. including "Seeini sinukeduthu .. "

Who dubbed for Amala in this movie ?
& In the title card, I see Raja singing in some other language.. what was that ??

BGM
From: crajkumar_be on Mon Jan 21 2:30:09 2008. [Full View]

thamiz wrote:

ஓரம் போ!

It was below average!

At last someone in the hub feels the same about the film as i do
From: joe on Mon Jan 21 2:31:59 2008. [Full View]

selvakumar wrote:

Intha padatula ella songsum hituh pola.. including "Seeini sinukeduthu .. "

Ofcourse ,5 pattum asaththal pattukkal ..IR always had spl care and affection for Sivaji Productions.

Btw,athu enna "seeini sinukeduthu" ,It should be "Seevi Sinukeduthu"
From: selvakumar on Mon Jan 21 2:36:17 2008. [Full View]

crajkumar_be wrote:

thamiz wrote:

ஓரம் போ!

It was below average!

At last someone in the hub feels the same about the film as i do

Athula paarunga
Bala Bala nnu oruthar inga irunthaar.. Avaru ippo family audience aayittaar pola Athaan Oram Po va Orama vachittaaar..

Agree with you that the comedy was very cheap in few sequences. They could have avoided it.. Overall, it was OK. SoG was terrific ! But chennai 28 maari ethana padam vara poguthoe

From: Kalyasi on Mon Jan 21 2:37:03 2008.

Intha padatula ella songsum hituh pola.. including "Seeini sinukeduthu .. " Smile

Ofcourse ,5 pattum asaththal pattukkal ..IR always had spl care and affection for Sivaji Productions.

Btw,athu enna "seeini sinukeduthu" Rolling Eyes

From: ajithfederer on Mon Jan 21 2:39:50 2008.

From: Sanjeevi on Mon Jan 21 2:39:07 2008. [Full View]

selvakumar wrote:

Bala Bala nnu oruthar inga irunthaar.. Avaru ippo family audience aayittaar pola Athaan Oram Po va Orama vachittaaar..

Aamam aamam LOL

Athula paarunga
Bala Bala nnu oruthar inga irunthaar.. Avaru ippo family audience aayittaar pola Laughing

thamiz wrote:

ஓரம் போ!

It was below average! Sad

At last someone in the hub feels the same about the film as i do Embarassed

Athaan Oram Po va Orama vachittaaar..

From: crajkumar_be on Mon Jan 21 2:40:23 2008.

Athula paarunga
Bala Bala nnu oruthar inga irunthaar.. Avaru ippo family audience aayittaar pola Laughing

Athaan Oram Po va Orama vachittaaar..

Agree with you that the comedy was very cheap in few sequences. They could have avoided it.. Overall, it was OK. SoG was terrific ! Wink

But chennai 28 maari ethana padam vara poguthoe Shaking With Fear

andha mAnasthan ippo illa

From: Roshan on Mon Jan 21 2:41:11 2008. [Full View]

crajkumar_be wrote:

thamiz wrote:

ஓரம் போ!

It was below average!

At last someone in the hub feels the same about the film as i do

Bala,
Hub'la enakku therinju anju pErthAn intha padatha pAthirukAnga Anyway, one of my colleagues who saw this warned me not even to think of watching it.
From: selvakumar on Mon Jan 21 2:42:06 2008. [Full View]

joe wrote:

Ofcourse ,5 pattum asaththal pattukkal ..IR always had spl care and affection for Sivaji Productions.

Btw,athu enna "seeini sinukeduthu" ,It should be "Seevi Sinukeduthu"

thaapa understand pannittennnu nenaikiraen. Thanks for the correction Agree on the first line. Kalaignan songs were good too. btw, Vetrivizha vetri padamaa ?? ippadi oruthar enkitta kettaaar. He was of the impression that it was a flop. Ethavathu source irukka ??

From: Roshan on Mon Jan 21 2:42:57 2008.

Athula paarunga
Bala Bala nnu oruthar inga irunthaar.. Avaru ippo family audience aayittaar pola Laughing

Athaan Oram Po va Orama vachittaaar..

Agree with you that the comedy was very cheap in few sequences. They could have avoided it.. Overall, it was OK. SoG was terrific ! Wink

But chennai 28 maari ethana padam vara poguthoe Shaking With Fear

andha mAnasthan ippo illa Twisted Evil

From: sriranga on Mon Jan 21 2:44:44 2008. [Full View]

பழனி
ரிவ்யு: தயவு செய்து ஓசியில் கூட பார்க்கவேண்டாம்.
From: selvakumar on Mon Jan 21 2:45:05 2008. [Full View]

Roshan wrote:

Bala,
Hub'la enakku therinju anju pErthAn intha padatha pAthirukAnga Anyway, one of my colleagues who saw this warned me not even to think of watching it.

IMO, Padam OK thaan. AAhoo Ohoonnu illa.. Aanaa, neraya scenes la They could have avoided it. Pooja kkeeramathu ponnu.. Aana avanga auto la pesura vasanam Itu comedy padamaa illa kaama-nedy padamannu konjam doubt vanthiruchu

From: Sanjeevi on Mon Jan 21 2:45:54 2008.

Ofcourse ,5 pattum asaththal pattukkal ..IR always had spl care and affection for Sivaji Productions.

Btw,athu enna "seeini sinukeduthu" Rolling Eyes

thaapa understand pannittennnu nenaikiraen. Thanks for the correction Smile

Agree on the first line. Kalaignan songs were good too. btw, Vetrivizha vetri padamaa ?? ippadi oruthar enkitta kettaaar. Embarassed

He was of the impression that it was a flop. Ethavathu source irukka ??

IMO It was definitely a hit but not super hit.

I liked the film, Munnodi to today's underworld films.

From: Sanjeevi on Mon Jan 21 2:47:38 2008. [Full View]

sriranga wrote:

பழனி
ரிவ்யு: தயவு செய்து ஓசியில் கூட பார்க்கவேண்டாம்.

இப்போதாண்டி ஆரம்பம் இனிமேதாண்டி பூகம்பம்

From: ajithfederer on Mon Jan 21 2:48:01 2008.

It was definitely much better and realistic. Dialaaks needed to be raw to appreciate it. I enjoyed the movie Cool

. Son of Gun is ROTFL

And of course Pooja was Slurp

Bala,
Hub'la enakku therinju anju pErthAn intha padatha pAthirukAnga Razz

Anyway, one of my colleagues who saw this warned me not even to think of watching it.

IMO, Padam OK thaan. AAhoo Ohoonnu illa.. Smile

Aanaa, neraya scenes la Embarassed

They could have avoided it. Pooja kkeeramathu ponnu.. Aana avanga auto la pesura vasanam LOL

Itu comedy padamaa illa kaama-nedy padamannu konjam doubt vanthiruchu Embarassed

From: MADDY on Mon Jan 21 2:49:02 2008. [Full View]

Sanjeevi wrote:

I liked the film, Munnodi to today's underworld films.

wat is Nayagan, Satya, Shiva then??? pinnodis???

From: Roshan on Mon Jan 21 2:49:03 2008.

Ofcourse ,5 pattum asaththal pattukkal ..IR always had spl care and affection for Sivaji Productions.

Btw,athu enna "seeini sinukeduthu" Rolling Eyes

thaapa understand pannittennnu nenaikiraen. Thanks for the correction Smile

Agree on the first line. Kalaignan songs were good too. btw, Vetrivizha vetri padamaa ?? ippadi oruthar enkitta kettaaar. Embarassed

He was of the impression that it was a flop. Ethavathu source irukka ??

Nice songs and my favourites are 'poongaatru un pEr solla' for the cute picturisation and 'vAnam enna keezhirukku boomi enna mElirukku' for the dance sequence. Prabhu despite of his hefty body dances well. Very enjoyable !

From: Sanjeevi on Mon Jan 21 2:54:08 2008. [Full View]

MADDY wrote:

Sanjeevi wrote:

I liked the film, Munnodi to today's underworld films.

wat is Nayagan, Satya, Shiva then??? pinnodis???

Nayagan was classic don't take Nayagan film as commercial entertainer. I think Shiva (Uthayam) was released after Vetri Vizha. I forgot Satya and also Makkal En Pakkam, Kuruthippunal, Soorasamharam etc. But a super relationship between all films except Shiva (Uthayam) is Kamal .

From: selvakumar on Mon Jan 21 2:57:53 2008.

Yes. IMO, His dance was enjoyable at that time. His expressions and most importantly his smile were a big plus for him esp in dance sequences.

When I watched the movie in theatre at that time, I missed the first few scenes.. The intro for Jintha..

Athukkappuram intha scenes ah paartha nyabagam illa..

The beginning music of "Thathom" song

From: joe on Mon Jan 21 2:59:05 2008.

Ofcourse ,5 pattum asaththal pattukkal ..IR always had spl care and affection for Sivaji Productions.

Btw,athu enna "seeini sinukeduthu" Rolling Eyes

thaapa understand pannittennnu nenaikiraen. Thanks for the correction Smile

Agree on the first line. Kalaignan songs were good too. btw, Vetrivizha vetri padamaa ?? ippadi oruthar enkitta kettaaar. Embarassed

He was of the impression that it was a flop. Ethavathu source irukka ??

Thappa onnum understand Pannikaliye

Neenga thaan adikkadi enna thappa ninaikkureenga

Btw ,Vetri Vizha is moderate hit ,100 days movie ..As a first hand info ,It ran for 85 days in nagercoil ,so you can get some idea.

From: ajithfederer on Mon Jan 21 3:01:19 2008.

It had a good run in Coimbatore Royal theatre as well. That particular theatre is known to release all shivaji production movies and NT movies as well. Mannan followed suit and even devar magan released there and had a great run Smile

Ofcourse ,5 pattum asaththal pattukkal ..IR always had spl care and affection for Sivaji Productions.

Btw,athu enna "seeini sinukeduthu" Rolling Eyes

thaapa understand pannittennnu nenaikiraen. Thanks for the correction Smile

Agree on the first line. Kalaignan songs were good too. btw, Vetrivizha vetri padamaa ?? ippadi oruthar enkitta kettaaar. Embarassed

He was of the impression that it was a flop. Ethavathu source irukka ??

Thappa onnum understand Pannikaliye Smile

Neenga thaan adikkadi enna thappa ninaikkureenga Laughing

Btw ,Vetri Vizha is moderate hit ,100 days movie ..As a first hand info ,It ran for 85 days in nagercoil ,so you can get some idea. Smile

From: selvakumar on Mon Jan 21 3:03:08 2008.

Btw ,Vetri Vizha is moderate hit ,100 days movie ..As a first hand info ,It ran for 85 days in nagercoil ,so you can get some idea. Smile

Thappa onnum understand Pannikaliye Smile

Neenga thaan adikkadi enna thappa ninaikkureenga Laughing

I thought I misunderstood the first few lines of that song.. or misinterpreted them

Thanks for the info on VV (Vetri Vizha)

Thanks to feddy as well

From: selvakumar on Mon Jan 21 3:08:32 2008. [Full View]

Die Hard 4.0 (Sema quality print Thanks to LM for helping me t get this copy )

I am not sure whether I liked this or not. It was good to watch. But towards the end it lacked the pace and ended up as usual. I was expecting something different.

Loved the previous versions.. If not for the content of those movies but for John @ Bruce willis Nomally, his wife will be in a dangerous situtation. THis time, it is his daughter.

Bruce willis looks quite old His intro as the dad was "Dad you are an a-- h***" It was a surprise to me.

My favorite is the tunnel sequence.. Esp the way a car hits two cars But the way he surivives from a Jet was But his performance makes us to forget the logic and all.

waiting for something better than this one..

Forgot to add, cinematography was
From: thilak4life on Mon Jan 21 3:17:28 2008. [Full View]

He catapults a car-missile to pelt a chopper.
From: crajkumar_be on Mon Jan 21 3:20:53 2008. [Full View]

Revisited Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi -
What a climax! - Powerful and disturbing
From: selvakumar on Mon Jan 21 3:22:01 2008. [Full View]

thilak4life wrote:

He catapults a car-missile to pelt a chopper.

That was good IMO. I don't see anything wrong in that sequence. The logic was correct there IMO.. But last few scenes
From: joe on Mon Jan 21 3:22:16 2008. [Full View]

Billa (3 weeks ago) in theatre.

Ajith is stylish ,handsome ,should be a treat to his fans but not a powerful role ,more of Walking ,posing.

Cinematography ,locations ,costumes

Santhaanam comedy

Huge response from fans at theatre.
From: selvakumar on Mon Jan 21 3:35:55 2008. [Full View]

Yes. The climax was a bit predictable. But as u said, the way it takes few turns was quite interesting. The guy who played Anshuman The last few scenes were quite hilarious. Gave e a feel of watching a funny climax. Again well handled.

Kareena was a bit tolerable in this movie. She was fresh. But in few frames, she looked like a grandma.. and her face looked like a live skull Her acting was good.

Quote:

Definitely, don't you think loosu = cute

Certainly not. CUTENESS.. If we take few movies of kajol, then we can find few exceptions here. In movies like KKHH, she will be similar to this type in the first half. But in other movies, she will be quite enjoyable. LOOSU = CUTE Pooja was good in JJ. I couldn't recollect others.
From: Roshan on Mon Jan 21 3:48:43 2008. [Full View]

crajkumar_be wrote:

Revisited Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi -
What a climax! - Powerful and disturbing

Which language is this from? Can you give a little more info about this movie? DVD enga edukkalaam?
From: MADDY on Mon Jan 21 3:58:29 2008. [Full View]

Roshan wrote:

Which language is this from? Can you give a little more info about this movie? DVD enga edukkalaam?

its Hindi

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0411469/
dunno abt DVD though
From: Thirumaran on Mon Jan 21 4:07:08 2008. [Full View]

MADDY wrote:

Roshan wrote:

Which language is this from? Can you give a little more info about this movie? DVD enga edukkalaam?

its Hindi

From: littlemaster1982 on Mon Jan 21 4:10:04 2008.

What a climax! - Powerful and disturbing

Revisited Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi - Thumbs Up!

Which language is this from? Can you give a little more info about this movie? DVD enga edukkalaam?

I had downloaded this movie. Got deleted though

From: selvakumar on Mon Jan 21 4:25:18 2008.

(3 weeks ago) in theatre.

Ajith is stylish ,handsome ,should be a treat to his fans Clap

Billa

but not a powerful role ,more of Walking ,posing.

Cinematography ,locations ,costumes Clap

Santhaanam comedy Mad

Huge response from fans at theatre. Smile

Yes. It was an absolute treat for his fans. In vijaytv or some other tv, one fan exclaimed "Kainthu poi iruntha ajith rasigargalukku, thala vacha special treat ithu "

I would say the first few sequences of the don were good and he underplayed it well without going into the details. Anyway, opinion differs

From: Prabhu Ram on Mon Jan 21 4:46:53 2008.

What a climax! - Powerful and disturbing

Revisited Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi - Thumbs Up!

Which language is this from? Can you give a little more info about this movie? DVD enga edukkalaam?

It is a Hindi movie but most of conversation in the movie is in English.இதைப்போல ஆயிரம் கனவுகள் என்று அர்த்தம்.

The movie is set in the time of Emergency in India (75-77). Gandhian idealism and democratic socialism souring, the Leftist movement and murmurs of a revolution rising. The story tracks the lives of three Delhi UNiversity students in these tumultous years.
A haunting story about love,idealism and reality biting.

Hmm there ...I have managed to capsule it like a DVD blurb

From: joe on Mon Jan 21 4:53:01 2008.

The movie is set in the time of Emergency in India (75-77). Gandhian idealism and democratic socialism souring, the Leftist movement and murmurs of a revolution rising. The story tracks the lives of three Delhi UNiversity students in these tumultous years.
A haunting story about love,idealism and reality biting.

Interesting ..will try to get it with subtitles.

From: littlemaster1982 on Mon Jan 21 5:05:30 2008. [Full View]

selvakumar wrote:

Die Hard 4.0 (Sema quality print Thanks to LM for helping me to get this copy )

How long it took to dl, finally
From: selvakumar on Mon Jan 21 5:10:04 2008. [Full View]

littlemaster1982 wrote:

selvakumar wrote:

Die Hard 4.0 (Sema quality print Thanks to LM for helping me to get this copy )

How long it took to dl, finally

Athe aen ketkureenga. It takes 8+ hours to D/L I am thinking of moving to some other P2P software like limewire. Yesterday, I D/Led Beowulf. That also took the same time.

btw, Beowulf animation padamaa ??
From: littlemaster1982 on Mon Jan 21 5:15:38 2008. [Full View]

Beowulf is an animation only. Heard that effects are pretty good.

P.S: 8 hrs is the normal time to d/l a 700 MB file
From: selvakumar on Mon Jan 21 5:18:45 2008. [Full View]

littlemaster1982 wrote:

Beowulf is an animation only. Heard that effects are pretty good.

oh.. AJ nude ah varathu kooda animation thaan pola.. enna ezhavu ithu
Vetti pasanga D/L panna purpose ayae keduthuttanunga
Thanks for the info on D/L time
From: selvakumar on Mon Jan 21 5:20:18 2008. [Full View]

LM,
Aethavathu nalla HW padangal suggest pannunga.. I can atleast save my time (Both old & new)
From: littlemaster1982 on Mon Jan 21 5:38:32 2008. [Full View]

selvakumar wrote:

LM,
Aethavathu nalla HW padangal suggest pannunga.. I can atleast save my time (Both old & new)

Check your PM

Indha thread paarunga. Hub ulaga periyavargal-oda recommondations. Most of them are

http://forumhub.mayyam.com/hub/viewtopic.php?t=4211

From: Roshan on Mon Jan 21 6:03:38 2008.

What a climax! - Powerful and disturbing

Revisited Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi - Thumbs Up!

Which language is this from? Can you give a little more info about this movie? DVD enga edukkalaam?

It is a Hindi movie but most of conversation in the movie is in English. இதைப்போல ஆயிரம் கனவுகள்என்று அர்த்தம்.

Prabhu,

Thanks

I think this was one of those movies you recommended the other day (thamizh meaning pAthathumthAn purinjuthu

). Enakkum Hindi'kum rommmmba dhooram.

From: Prabhu Ram on Mon Jan 21 9:02:30 2008. [Full View]

Yes Roshan the very same.
In fact it was the title that led me to see the film. I didn't know the director's name, I didn't know the actors (who were newbies anyway). Very rewarding. I plan to revisit it sometime.
From: kannannn on Mon Jan 21 15:40:54 2008. [Full View]

selvakumar wrote:

Die Hard 4.0

Die Hard-1 is, IMO THE best action movie ever made It turned the 'heavily-built action hero bulldozing through enemy ranks' cliche on its head and forever changed the way action movies were made. John McClane is inimitable. As for the wife-in-distress, one of my all-time favourite lines is 'Only John can make someone this mad..' (Bonnie Bedelia mutters as the villains can't figure out whom they are dealing with )

BTW, for an even more amusing (!!) father-daughter relationship, you should try 'The Last Boy Scout'. Another gethu movie from Willis.
From: Kollywoodfan on Mon Jan 21 20:12:16 2008. [Full View]

National Treasure 2: The Book of Secrets

Racy entertainer with amazing bgm. Much better than the first one, imo. Helen Mirren was a welcome addition to the already awesome cast

From: ajithfederer on Tue Jan 22 1:07:49 2008.

One of my favourites. Used to watch whenever they relay it in AXN Not Worthy

It turned the 'heavily-built action hero bulldozing through enemy ranks' cliche on its head and forever changed the way action movies were made. John McClane is inimitable. As for the wife-in-distress, one of my all-time favourite lines is 'Only John can make someone this mad..' (Bonnie Bedelia mutters as the villains can't figure out whom they are dealing with Very Happy

Die Hard 4.0

Die Hard-1 is, IMO THE best action movie ever made Not Worthy

From: selvakumar on Tue Jan 22 1:19:54 2008.

)

BTW, for an even more amusing (!!) father-daughter relationship, you should try 'The Last Boy Scout'. Another gethu movie from Willis.

Die Hard 4.0

Die Hard-1 is, IMO THE best action movie ever made Not Worthy

Thanks kannan. Will try to get "The Last Boy Scout".
I love the previous Die Hard versions. 4.0 was more technology driven than screenplay driven. The individual sequences in the previous versions will have atleast one scene that surprises us. But ingae ellam sappunnu mudinja maari oru feel.

From: thilak4life on Tue Jan 22 7:42:50 2008. [Full View]

Not a big fan of Die hard series. But I agree that it changed the norms of action movies back then.

My last good action movies was Fearless with Jet Li. Worth watching..
From: ajithfederer on Tue Jan 22 22:40:07 2008. [Full View]

She - Devil

Meryl streep is extremely funny
From: m_23_bayarea on Wed Jan 23 0:06:25 2008. [Full View]

Watching the Telugu version of POKKIRI! Too slowww...
From: dinesh13284 on Wed Jan 23 9:16:17 2008. [Full View]

I saw, " SAW 4 " gory movie..
From: joe on Fri Jan 25 0:16:51 2008. [Full View]

Two NT movies..

Muradan Muthu

Kai kodutha Deivam
From: Sinthiya on Fri Jan 25 0:23:18 2008. [Full View]

Cloverfield...very different movie...can make you nauseated from all the camera shaking ....hehe...nice camera work though!

overall, ok, movie starts at the beginning of the tape and ends at the end of it ...story was good but the idea of monster attacks ...not believable...

From: Kollywoodfan on Fri Jan 25 2:14:45 2008.

All my friends said that it was so annoying. Apparently, it was recorded on a hand camera to capture the real effect or something. I still want to see it, but I think I'm fine with waiting a year until the DVD comes out.

Cloverfield...very different movie...can make you nauseated from all the camera shaking Embarassed

....hehe...nice camera work though!

overall, ok, movie starts at the beginning of the tape and ends at the end of it Rolling Eyes

...story was good but the idea of monster attacks Confused

...not believable...

From: thilak4life on Fri Jan 25 2:19:55 2008. [Full View]

Hand held (thus shaking) Camera is yet another borrowed strategy from BWP, I assume..
From: Kollywoodfan on Fri Jan 25 2:21:18 2008. [Full View]

BWP?
From: thilak4life on Fri Jan 25 2:22:17 2008. [Full View]

Kollywoodfan wrote:

BWP?

(The) Blair witch project
From: Kollywoodfan on Fri Jan 25 2:24:10 2008. [Full View]

Ah, yea, maybe, but that was a good film.

I don't know about Cloverfield.

I just saw National Treasure I for the second time. The first time, I thought it was very cheesy even for a Disney adventure. However, after seeing and loving the sequel, I gave it a second chance and enjoyed it very much.
From: thilak4life on Fri Jan 25 2:57:31 2008. [Full View]

AFA Holly films go, I have a lot of catching up to do. The list looks like: American gangsters, 3:10 to Yuma, Eastern promises, No country for old men, There Will be Blood, Sweeney todd, Charlie wilson's war, Michael clayton, Rescue dawn, The Assassination of Jesse James, Juno, etc. That's one heck of a list, unabashedly mainstream, thanks to the hollywood studios (veli naatu mogam , lol). Then of course, have a lot of other language stuff. Needless to say, Thamizh and other Indian lang. films shall remain the top priority. For sometime now, I've been reading books, or browsing around.

And yeah, NT was boring. The sequel looks to be similar. Blame my indifference to the franchise on Dan brown's books.
From: Kollywoodfan on Fri Jan 25 3:05:37 2008. [Full View]

I agree Thilak. The similarities with Dan Brown's creations and undeniable, but didn't NT come out first? Not sure.

Haha, since I was on break, I was able to catch at least a few, usually I am behind too and end up seeing the DVDs a year later, lol. But of the mentioned, I recommend Juno (saw that and NT II). Very refreshing film of its genre.

I also want to see Charlie Wilson's War since I'm a huge fan of Tom Hanks and this is first pairing with Julia Roberts, also a fav.

From: thilak4life on Fri Jan 25 4:55:56 2008.

I agree Thilak. The similarities with Dan Brown's creations and undeniable, but didn't NT come out first? Not sure.

Haha, since I was on break, I was able to catch at least a few, usually I am behind too and end up seeing the DVDs a year later, lol. But of the mentioned, I recommend Juno (saw that and NT II). Very refreshing film of its genre.

I also want to see Charlie Wilson's War since I'm a huge fan of Tom Hanks and this is first pairing with Julia Roberts, also a fav. Smile

Yeah, Juno is right up there. BTW, DB's books came before NT. For all their difference, I was referring to the "experience", DB's books are more rewarding. (Ron howard's film is a disaster)

From: Kollywoodfan on Fri Jan 25 23:21:38 2008. [Full View]

You're right. For some reason, I was thinking of the movie. I read Dan Brown's book for a summer reading.

I was actually surprised that the school also chose a book that was enjoyable

So, I just saw 27 Dresses

Adorable film about a girl who's always a bridesmaid, never a bride!! Indian influence was also high with her attending an India wedding in the beginning and an Indian guy as the sidekick to the hero. Go India!!

Both Katherine Heigl and James Marsden put forth their best performances. The Grey's Anatomy star has proved herself before and does again with a sterling, heartwarming performance. Finally the cute as ever James Marsden gets a leading role, rather than being a second fiddle to some other guy.

Anyway, very adorable. Girls will love it! Guys will find it amusing . There were some guys in the theatre who loved it

From: thilak4life on Sat Jan 26 15:21:06 2008.

After being put off by "scenes" of different lengths, I would have never thought of watching 9 Rooba nottu in "full". But with the dvd, I got instantly reminded of Joe's post. I agree with him broadly. Over expressions remain a problem for Archana (strangely, whose performance in "Veedu" remains one of the most fluid performances in TFI), and irritations remain "true" for TB's films. I did understand the "problems" in the film, they aren't much related to the Munthirikaadu, but it's very much close to the protagonist, and it's indeed "poignant" for all its familiarty, and cliche! But other than "nativity" (which it may have tried a bit too hard) and Satyaraj's performance, there's nothing thats too specific or creative to vouch for. TB tried to dish out a cin�ma v�rit� from start to finish, but one that doesn't do much, because you know where you're heading to.

I would recommend this only to people unfamiliar of such villages, characters, and milieus. It might work a bit more for them..

I can understand the problem of many not understanding the nativity of Munthirikaadu villages ..

Apart from bit over expression from Archana ,9 Roopa Nootu is a very good movie.

Thangar again lacks in using technology and art of cinema making ,but again for the issue he dealt with and the nativity he brought ,big Thumbs Up!

9 Roopa Nottu Clap

SathiyaRaj Thumbs Up!

From: thilak4life on Sat Jan 26 15:27:14 2008. [Full View]

Another film that I watched again was "Nadodikattu", what to say? Dhool 'ma! One of my favorite comedies of all time.
From: Kollywoodfan on Sat Jan 26 15:45:33 2008. [Full View]

Bheema

Review in Bheema thread!
From: interz on Sat Jan 26 19:24:08 2008. [Full View]

KAALAI

Watchable movie, not worse as the reviews claims it to be. not overwhelmed neither dissapointed.

Simbu is cool through out the movie. Kutti Pisase (with TR's trademark dandanakka) and Kaala Kaala are enjoyable. Fight sequences are overplayed as usual, climax as you expected it to be, no surprise.
From: Kollywoodfan on Sun Jan 27 1:48:02 2008. [Full View]

SOK

Beautiful film.

Not sure why it didn't do well at the BO.
From: MADDY on Sun Jan 27 1:50:55 2008. [Full View]

Taare Zameen Par - after recommendation from some 100 people.....

and was it not a great movie......how many movie do we see addressing real problems in society now..... .....Aamir as a director has made a great debut........
From: Gaza on Sun Jan 27 3:29:35 2008. [Full View]

taare zameen par...a sweet film...

nw watching as i type...kadhalukku mariyadhai...very good music..bt the film is sumwat boring nw...
From: Prabhu Ram on Sun Jan 27 5:08:28 2008. [Full View]

AaLavandhaan
From: Gaza on Sun Jan 27 5:20:44 2008. [Full View]

Prabhu Ram wrote:

AaLavandhaan

wat a coincidence...i sw the hindi version last week...i liked it..it kept me thinkin....i browsed abt it the next day...and totally agree wit dis review

http://www.uiowa.edu/~incinema/abhay.html

Meanwhile the camera does its best to get inside Abhay�s hallucinating head, aided by state-of-the-art digital effects and stunningly surreal sets. The effect is often spectacular, as when Abhay wanders through a postmodern Delhiscape that blends the bazaar picturesque with the consumer detritus of multinational capitalism (with its corporate logo-lenders presumably paying for their on-camera time?). Though the digital magic always retains something of a dark and jagged edge, this Abhay-in-Wonderland sequence helps build viewers� empathy for his arrested, childlike personality, even as they witness his gory, video-game-like rampages.

There is, in short, much to admire � even to marvel at � in this carefully crafted film, especially when one compares it to some other stylish but vacuous efforts (e.g., an ill-plotted, would-be psychological thriller like AKS). But this being so, it is appropriate to ask where a film that packs so much stunning visual baggage is finally taking us. Since its second half is dominated by a grim saga of child abuse (one that is marred, unfortunately, by a misogynistic and conventional double standard that ultimately redeems a drunken and brutalizing father while condemning his equally-abusive 2nd wife as an irredeemable churail or witch, and also by a pretty but tritely exoticizing cameo of the Todas, a tribal people of the Nilgiri Hills), one obvious message of the film is that children tend to imitate what they see � and go on reproducing it as adults. This suggests a curious, even ingenuous auto-critique of the bloody spectacle that super-saturates the film � a film, indeed, that one must hope small children are not permitted to watch. It also suggests the darkest possible reading of its own �happy� ending, and of its presumed prognosis for the future of its characters (and the world?): that decorated-hero Vijay may turn out to be more like his father and twin brother than he (or we) would like to believe, and that the endemic and explosive violence that has itself become another trademark of late-capitalist entertainment � an expression of the animal within us that is never altogether tamed by socialization, and that is also selectively fostered by the agency of the state � may be destined to replay and parody itself endlessly in the global hall of mirrors. Clearly, this is not a feel-good conclusion, so why is it all so good to watch? If Haasan meant to leave us with this dilemma, then he is even smarter than he appears.

regards,
gaya3
From: Devar Magan on Sun Jan 27 5:32:51 2008. [Full View]

Kollywoodfan wrote:

SOK

Beautiful film.

Not sure why it didn't do well at the BO.
aiyyo naan ennatha sollrathu.. bad direction, rehashed story, nothing even near to "acting", 3 or 4 stupid songs..
From: Prabhu Ram on Sun Jan 27 5:59:48 2008. [Full View]

Gaza, welcome to the Hub.

Somehow I couldn't get myself to engage in this film as deeply as you have managed to. Nice post btw.

The film's second half was far from engaging: jumpy scenes, abrupt action sequences, naive flashback story (even discounting the fact that it was being recalled by a kid), awful graphics (yes!) and stunt gimmicks all rounded off with a couple of attempts at moralization (the Toda leader comparing Tenoshkut and Nandhu, Vijay by Teju's bedside). I was sorely disappointed. To be precise, I was reliving my disappointment from six years back when I first saw it. IMO the worst Kamalwritten film.

From: equanimus on Sun Jan 27 6:13:44 2008.

Gaza, welcome to the Hub.

Somehow I couldn't get myself to engage in this film as deeply as you have managed to. Nice post btw.

The film's second half was far from engaging: jumpy scenes, abrupt action sequences, naive flashback story (even discounting the fact that it was being recalled by a kid), awful graphics (yes!) and stunt gimmicks all rounded off with a couple of attempts at moralization (the Toda leader comparing Tenoshkut and Nandhu, Vijay by Teju's bedside). I was sorely disappointed. To be precise, I was reliving my disappointment from six years back when I first saw it. IMO the worst Kamalwritten film.

Oh, I couldn't agree more! The absolutely lurid manner in which the stock masala elements are added to the film, the fight sequences, the chase sequences (the balloon scene is such a "jaw-droppener"!), the god-awful graphics, the tacky sentimentalist flashback, almost everything in the second half pulls down the film completely.
However, the film is well written in the first half, which is often criticized for being self-indulgent, and has many interesting moments. Give me that kind of self-indulgence, any day.

From: Sanjeevi on Sun Jan 27 6:15:32 2008. [Full View]

Superman Returns

I loved it

Kadhalukku Mariyathai

Climax manasai ennovo seithathu, thanks to actors, director and Music dir.
From: Devar Magan on Sun Jan 27 7:17:13 2008. [Full View]

Sanjeevi wrote:

Superman Returns

I loved it

Kadhalukku Mariyathai

Climax manasai ennovo seithathu, thanks to actors, director and Music dir.
superman returns is a very boring film IMHO.. FDFS at sathyam, more than half of the theatre slept off

From: Sanjeevi on Sun Jan 27 7:29:15 2008.

Kadhalukku Mariyathai

Climax manasai ennovo seithathu, thanks to actors, director and Music dir.

Superman Returns Smile

I loved it Cool

superman returns is a very boring film IMHO.. FDFS at sathyam, more than half of the theatre slept off

I am a comics book reader and fan since my childhood, thats why I liked it

From: Devar Magan on Sun Jan 27 7:32:17 2008. [Full View]

oh .. thats why a minority of such people likes movies like superman, ghost rider very much..
From: littlemaster1982 on Sun Jan 27 7:35:37 2008. [Full View]

Devar Magan wrote:

oh .. thats why a minority of such people likes movies like superman, ghost rider very much..

Someone liked Ghost Rider
From: selvakumar on Sun Jan 27 8:42:35 2008. [Full View]

Kaalai

+ves

+ My Name is billa song playing in the background in once scene
+ Thala's VaanMathy poster shown fully before simbu speaks on the phone
+ Vedika - She appears for 2 songs and few scenes.. She looks like Nagma / Jyo in few frames..
+ "Karuppasaamikku" song

+ The film starts in VIJAY PARK HOTEL IN CHENNAI.. (Those who attended chennai hubbers meet can understand this )

-ves

Everything else

ROTFL

- Simbu's introduction or FIGHTS
- Loosu theme...Jeevannu 3 per iruntha screenplay diff ah irukkumaa..vendrugalaa !
- Climax (Captain's Tharma climax reharshed)
- heroine propose pannura timing enna ezhavu ithu

HAMMER

> One dialogue by Sangeetha... "Ponnu balla maarrii..payyan bat maari... AGE PITCH maari... pitch ah paarkamaa .... ""
> Villan : Dei naan pollaathavandaaaaaaaa
Simbu : Dei naan kettavan daa
> parattai pudupettai seiyaathada settai

VERDICT

1) - Thimiru recycled !!
2) Mudiyalappa Mudiyalaaa

To SIMBU

Simbu - enna aachu kannu unakku.. !! nee thaanah Manmadhan padam eduthathaa
MUzhichiko sunrise kudichiko !!

From: Devar Magan on Sun Jan 27 8:48:34 2008.

Kaalai

+ves

+ My Name is billa song playing in the background in once scene
+ Thala's VaanMathy poster shown fully before simbu speaks on the phone
+ Vedika - She appears for 2 songs and few scenes.. Double Thumbs Up

She looks like Nagma / Jyo in few frames..
+ "Karuppasaamikku" song

+ The film starts in VIJAY PARK HOTEL IN CHENNAI.. (Those who attended chennai hubbers meet can understand this LOL

)

-ves

Everything else

ROTFL

- Simbu's introduction Shocked

or FIGHTS
- Loosu theme...Jeevannu 3 per iruntha screenplay diff ah irukkumaa..vendrugalaa ! Mad

- Climax

(Captain's Tharma climax reharshed)
- heroine propose pannura timing LOL

enna ezhavu ithu

HAMMER

> One dialogue by Sangeetha... "Ponnu balla maarrii..payyan bat maari... AGE PITCH maari... pitch ah paarkamaa .... "" Hammer

> Villan : Dei naan pollaathavandaaaaaaaa
Simbu : Dei naan kettavan daa Hammer

> parattai pudupettai seiyaathada settai Hammer

VERDICT

1) Cry3

- Thimiru recycled !!
2) Mudiyalappa Mudiyalaaa Crying or Very sad

To SIMBU

Simbu - Crying or Very sad

enna aachu kannu unakku.. !! nee thaanah Manmadhan padam eduthathaa Shocked

MUzhichiko sunrise kudichiko !! Not That Way

unga HUB patrukku oru alave illayaa

From: selvakumar on Sun Jan 27 8:56:19 2008. [Full View]

kaarthi,
First scene ae athu thaanbaa.. peragu eppadi marakkurathu
From: raaja_rasigan on Sun Jan 27 9:02:04 2008. [Full View]

selvakumar wrote:

> Villan : Dei naan pollaathavandaaaaaaaa
Simbu : Dei naan kettavan daa
> parattai pudupettai seiyaathada settai
From: ajithfederer on Sun Jan 27 14:38:21 2008. [Full View]

Kannamoochi yenadaa!!!

beema !!
From: joe on Sun Jan 27 21:26:25 2008. [Full View]

selvakumar wrote:

Kaalai

+ves

+ My Name is billa song playing in the background in once scene
+ Thala's VaanMathy poster shown fully before simbu speaks on the phone

what great postive points of a movie
From: Sanjeevi on Mon Jan 28 2:04:19 2008. [Full View]

Devar Magan wrote:

oh .. thats why a minority of such people likes movies like superman, ghost rider very much..

yeah, chinna vayasukku pona mathiri irukkum

Even I watch Sutti TV too

From: Sanjeevi on Mon Jan 28 2:06:13 2008.

Kaalai

+ves

+ My Name is billa song playing in the background in once scene
+ Thala's VaanMathy poster shown fully before simbu speaks on the phone

what great postive points of a movie Rolling Eyes

Even SK found these +ves before saw the movie

From: selvakumar on Mon Jan 28 6:08:58 2008. [Full View]

Quote:

what great postive points of a movie

Naan thoovaanamae paarkalaamnnu irunthaen.. (theatrela) Anyway, it is a pleasure to see a younger genreation star uttering that he is your favorite's fan and it is much more .. when he hear that he is a fan of AJITH - THE MAN.. Plus, Manmadhan vanthapodhu engalukku athu oru aaruthal. Same goes to Maayavi (I rate surya better in this case though)

Sanjeevi wrote:

Even SK found these +ves before saw the movie

naan tharun gopi padam paarkurathukku ethavathu oru reason venumla.. Those two points were more than anything else
From: littlemaster1982 on Mon Jan 28 8:58:39 2008. [Full View]

Rambo IV. This film would easily surpass 'Commando' in terms of body count. Stallone rips out a guy's throat with bare hands
From: NOV on Mon Jan 28 20:49:33 2008. [Full View]

POLLADHAVAN
Danush

one of the better films of 2007 and certainly Danush's best film ever.
From: thilak4life on Mon Jan 28 23:58:43 2008. [Full View]

There will be blood..
From: joe on Tue Jan 29 0:06:48 2008. [Full View]

Thilak,
Your avatar from which movie?
From: ajithfederer on Tue Jan 29 0:07:15 2008. [Full View]

Just now saw the commercial in tv here...How is the movie thilak... pm will do

thilak4life wrote:

There will be blood..
From: thilak4life on Tue Jan 29 0:10:42 2008. [Full View]

joe wrote:

Thilak,
Your avatar from which movie?

Thoovana thumbigal
From: Nerd on Tue Jan 29 0:12:22 2008. [Full View]

thilak4life wrote:

There will be blood..

India-la release aayiduchA
inga yaarum enakku company thara mattEnguraanga.. Its still playing in the theaters
From: bingleguy on Tue Jan 29 0:13:59 2008. [Full View]

THE RETURN...

namma ooru vittalacharya padam maadiri ... enna pei edhuvum kannula kaamikkala .....

but well, it was good showing the Texas
From: Nerd on Tue Jan 29 0:49:05 2008. [Full View]

Billa..
From: littlemaster1982 on Tue Jan 29 1:07:17 2008. [Full View]

Nerd, where's ur review
From: thilak4life on Tue Jan 29 1:19:21 2008. [Full View]

ajithfederer wrote:

Just now saw the commercial in tv here...How is the movie thilak... pm will do

thilak4life wrote:

There will be blood..

Hi Feddy,
It's realy really slow. Unlike the director's earlier film Magnolia, where we got a longer, and diverse set of events/stories, here he takes his own space and length to present a conventional film. I read that it's one of the most "original" american films. It's truly an unique "western", and it looks to have that Leone touch with fluid, and unrelenting pace of the camera. I liked the film, and I thought it deserves that pace for its symbolism, story, and brilliant acting. It's a character study of an ambitious (but flawed) Oil barron, that one would even call him a metaphor of "Lucifer" of a different kind (the "drilling below the ground symbolizing the "hell", and does his vileful surge for "Oil" analogize Iraq?), and there's a sly vindictive godman/conman (Eli) who's far from representing "Godly" qualities - So, it's a very dubious film but it's well crafted. That even if we don't have to confuse what the director is getting at, we'll still be intrigued by the narrative. There's a long opening sequence with absolutely no dialogues. The depiction of the characters, drilling and the period was fascinating, that you don't need dialogues. PTA goes to new territories with his own operatic style (with that imposing music, dramatic acting, and turbulent father-sons, brothers)etc. Daniel day lewis is the best actor today from Hollywood IMHO. He's completely different from his other "villainous" perf in Gangs of new york. Once again,an impeccable choice for the character, with a different stench accent (that he even makes "overdoing" natural) , and body language.

[Spoilers alert] (Once you've seen the film, figure this out)
Are Paul and Eli twins, or brothers, or they are one and the same? If they are same, Is it a case of MPD or a planned move to make money? Or Did Eli kill Paul or Paul kill Eli? Does this symbolize Abel/Cain? (Abel incidentally is the name of Eli/Paul's father)
Is Daniel lying about Paul becoming more succesful to taunt Eli?
Is it a "dream sequence" from the point Eli wakes him up?
What does the last line imply? That it's all "finished"?!
Is Daniel's son HW that baby of the deceased oilman (who gets killed, and Daniel lives) in early part of the film? (around 1900)
Does Daniel/Henry(imposter) to be compared with Paul/Eli (one of them to be the imposter)?
Why does Eli look still young (the way he looked the last time Daniel met him) in 1927? (thats why I doubt it's a dream sequence)
Does the oil over Daniel's head in the first half, symbolize baptizing of the "other kind", while Eli's revenge with traditional christenizing is the contrasting(ly) opposite kind?
Eli walks down the hole in a shot, and he looks to climb down to Oil pool, to meet Daniel, does it symbolize "Hell"?
Why the title "There Will Be Blood", whose blood? Oilman's blood? Or the blood of the kin? (Eli refers Daniel as "brothers", does it have anything to do with Daniel killing Henry's imposter, and Eli killing Paul, who could be an "act" of Eli himself after killing him)
Daniel doesn't stand "weaklings", even if it's his son (foster son), he becomes paranoid, and utterly cold at different occasions, especially when it's "personal" to him. His reaction at his two different encounters with "Standard oil" owner for example. It was superbly done, and there again, using his kerchief to hide his face, and lips, could mean a lot of things. In the end, he dismisses and sends his son away as a "******* from the basket", and he says,
"you don't have anything of me".
He doesn't stand "fakers", the imposter of his brother, or Eli (false prophet, and could be imposter of Paul), and they get killed by him.
PTA has denied that Paul and Eli are "same", because he hired a different actor. Even the final draft of the film was posted it seems, which also reveals that Paul and Eli are different persons. So, did Eli kill Paul?

[end spoilers]

We'll have plenty of "speculative" questions, and thats the beauty of an ostensibly boring film like TWBB. I'm watching it again.

Nerd,
I downloaded it. DVD screener, but very good print. It should be watched in the "theater" but, it's too gloomy, and builds an opera-like mood. Should be experienced in the big screen, and with complete audio effects.
From: Nerd on Tue Jan 29 1:31:48 2008. [Full View]

I was contemplating whether to post this or not

I was disappointed with Vishnu. His pattiyal was one of the top films last year and I really expected this one to be at least as good as that if not better. On Ajith, I read people raving about the Namitha scene but IMO that scene wasnt great at all. His style/gethu with the coolers and the 45-degree-tilted-look fell flat. On the contrary in the first half, him bombing the car and walking in front of it was pretty good.. And he was particulary impressive in the My name is Billa song. And his dialog delivery has improved leaps and bounds. And his nakkals at prabu were very good. [inga 84 thoon irukku, munnAdiyE vandhu eNNittInga dhaanE and enna koduma sir idhu in front of Prabu ] He looked ravishing

Prabu was very good I thought. Infinitely better than CM and the likes. Nayantara/Namitha the less said about them, the better. They looked extremely funny trying to portray themselves as serious lady-dons. Cinematography was top-notch. BGM was OK. On vishnu, terrible direction. To state a couple of instances, the slow-motion on almost all the scenes got on my nerves on more than an occasion and the coolers thingi even at nights were pathetic. The dialogues were horrible as well..

To sum up, billa did not work for me

From: MADDY on Tue Jan 29 1:42:36 2008.

BGM was OK. On vishnu, terrible direction. To state a couple of instances, the slow-motion on almost all the scenes got on my nerves on more than an occasion and the coolers thingi even at nights were pathetic. The dialogues were horrible as well..

To sum up, billa did not work for me Crying or Very sad

cant agree more with Nerd......BGM was just ok and vishnu was a big zero in the movie......though he justified saying he didnt want to change the original Salim-Javed story, but cant agree to his over-faithful remake of original........

there wasnt simply anything in the movie to seize attention for a long time.......only good thing abt this movie is that its a hit movie for Ajith.....nothing else......

From: Padmanabhan on Tue Jan 29 2:05:28 2008. [Full View]

No country for old men:

After a long long time , I happened watch a thriller which genuinely thrills..the story in itself is not unique in any way , but the treatment meted out is simply outstanding..the antagonist played by Javier bardham(Sea inside-fame) with his baby shalini kinda hairdo really scared the hell out of me . It moves like a usual thriller upto � th of the movie, then takes a sharp U-turn , which not many a people would expect or even comprehend..But that makes these kind of movies more special than the usual ones..

A big bow to coen brothers

Highly recommended
From: Padmanabhan on Tue Jan 29 2:08:13 2008. [Full View]

thilak4life wrote:

joe wrote:

Thilak,
Your avatar from which movie?

Thoovana thumbigal

I think you would have also seen the other classic from lal-padmarajan combo Nammukku paarkan munthiri thoppukal
From: littlemaster1982 on Tue Jan 29 13:05:04 2008. [Full View]

Taare Zameen Par. Darsheel 'Ishaan' Safary
From: Gaza on Tue Jan 29 13:41:16 2008. [Full View]

the kid was sweet n lovable...& he's very natural at that

From: ajithfederer on Tue Jan 29 13:59:29 2008.

I was disappointed with Vishnu. His pattiyal was one of the top films last year and I really expected this one to be at least as good as that if not better. On Ajith, I read people raving about the Namitha scene but IMO that scene wasnt great at all. His style/gethu with the coolers and the 45-degree-tilted-look fell flat. On the contrary in the first half, him bombing the car and walking in front of it was pretty good.. And he was particulary impressive in the My name is Billa song. And his dialog delivery has improved leaps and bounds. And his nakkals at prabu were very good. [inga 84 thoon irukku, munnAdiyE vandhu eNNittInga dhaanE Laughing

I was contemplating whether to post this or not Embarassed

and enna koduma sir idhu in front of Prabu Shocked

] He looked ravishing Cool

Prabu was very good I thought. Infinitely better than CM and the likes. Nayantara/Namitha the less said about them, the better. They looked extremely funny trying to portray themselves as serious lady-dons. Cinematography was top-notch. BGM was OK. On vishnu, terrible direction. To state a couple of instances, the slow-motion on almost all the scenes got on my nerves on more than an occasion and the coolers thingi even at nights were pathetic. The dialogues were horrible as well..

To sum up, billa did not work for me Crying or Very sad

From: Kollywoodfan on Tue Jan 29 16:46:07 2008. [Full View]

Nerd I admire your guts in your posting it anyway
From: NOV on Tue Jan 29 20:29:31 2008. [Full View]

Nerd wrote:

On the contrary in the first half, him bombing the car and walking in front of it was pretty good..
did you see aalavandhaan?
same scene, superb in all ways....
From: NOV on Tue Jan 29 20:34:50 2008. [Full View]

finally watched ORAM PO

i never suspected that i will enjoy it so much. hillarious to the core and such a feel good film. very much in the league of mozhi and chennai 28. in fact lots of similarities with the latter.

arya, padhmapriya, bigulu, son of gun (not daughter of gun D.O.G) all rocked.
many superb one liners. extensive usage of "bad" language

amazing, unexpected finish. very hollywood like

From: Nerd on Tue Jan 29 21:05:53 2008.

On the contrary in the first half, him bombing the car and walking in front of it was pretty good..

did you see aalavandhaan?
same scene, superb in all ways.... Smile

That scene in aaLavanthaan was much better

Suresh krishnaavayum, vishnuvayum compare pannradE paavam

Vishnu's poor execution in billa was unbelievable though

From: NOV on Tue Jan 29 21:44:55 2008. [Full View]

Nerd wrote:

Suresh krishnaavayum, vishnuvayum compare pannradE paavam

but SK was good in SOK but pathetic in PEAS
From: Nerd on Tue Jan 29 22:54:53 2008. [Full View]

NOV wrote:

Nerd wrote:

Suresh krishnaavayum, vishnuvayum compare pannradE paavam

but SK was good in SOK but pathetic in PEAS

SOK is not by SK It was by one of GM's assistants.. I havent seen PEAS. Actually SK field out aayittaaru ippO, his last 4 movies were colossal flops (A, B, G, P )

From: thilak4life on Tue Jan 29 23:19:25 2008.

Padmanabhan wrote:

Thilak,
Your avatar from which movie?

Thoovana thumbigal

I think you would have also seen the other classic from lal-padmarajan combo Nammukku paarkan munthiri thoppukal Question

yes. But I prefer TT for the brilliant character study of Lal with all the sophistication and subtlety you would expect. It's a sheer poetry! I also have a weakness for the soundtrack of the film. The most subtle Padmarajan movie. NPMT is my second favorite, and Thilakan (and his characterization) is

(to even suggest that Amitabh beat him to NA with a sham like "Agneepath"

From: ajithfederer on Thu Jan 31 16:50:06 2008.

From: thilak4life on Tue Jan 29 23:24:58 2008. [Full View]

Juno. Remba sumaar. Ellen Page is probably the showcasing material, as she pulls it all by her own. After Hard candy, I'd have thought she would go the traditional holly way of child stars. But she looks to be more like Jodie Foster, Jennifer Connelly. One of the talented actress around.
From: Devar Magan on Tue Jan 29 23:43:24 2008. [Full View]

Moderator sollitaarunu nalla irukkuthaam
From: selvakumar on Wed Jan 30 1:21:14 2008. [Full View]

Kollywoodfan wrote:

Nerd I admire your guts in your posting it anyway
From: villan007 on Wed Jan 30 18:27:00 2008. [Full View]

bheema innamum yaaro mandaikulla sudura maariye iruku
From: cyouinme on Wed Jan 30 22:13:23 2008. [Full View]

[quote="Nerd"]I was contemplating whether to post this or not

I was disappointed with Vishnu. His pattiyal was one of the top films last year and I really expected this one to be at least as good as that if not better. On Ajith, I read people raving about the Namitha scene but IMO that scene wasnt great at all. His style/gethu with the coolers and the 45-degree-tilted-look fell flat. On the contrary in the first half, him bombing the car and walking in front of it was pretty good.. And he was particulary impressive in the My name is Billa song. And his dialog delivery has improved leaps and bounds. And his nakkals at prabu were very good. [inga 84 thoon irukku, munnAdiyE vandhu eNNittInga dhaanE and enna koduma sir idhu in front of Prabu ] He looked ravishing

Prabu was very good I thought. Infinitely better than CM and the likes. Nayantara/Namitha the less said about them, the better. They looked extremely funny trying to portray themselves as serious lady-dons. Cinematography was top-notch. BGM was OK. On vishnu, terrible direction. To state a couple of instances, the [b]slow-motion on almost all the scenes got on my nerves on more than an occasion and the coolers thingi even at nights were pathetic.[/b] The dialogues were horrible as well..

To sum up, billa did not work for me :cry

my thoughts as well
From: Nerd on Wed Jan 30 22:29:28 2008. [Full View]

selvakumar wrote:

Kollywoodfan wrote:

Nerd I admire your guts in your posting it anyway
From: thilak4life on Thu Jan 31 1:24:41 2008. [Full View]

3:10 to Yuma. Better than what I had thought. Crowe surprises with an energetic perf.
From: joe on Thu Jan 31 2:28:21 2008. [Full View]

Nerd wrote:

selvakumar wrote:

Kollywoodfan wrote:

Nerd I admire your guts in your posting it anyway

Selva ungaLa note pannittarunnu arththam
From: ajithfederer on Thu Jan 31 6:55:54 2008. [Full View]

Night at the Museum
From: rocketboy on Thu Jan 31 12:36:42 2008. [Full View]

The Island

He had already explained umpteen times why he didnt want to re-do much.. Cool

. Summa ithaye sollitu iruntha eppadi Huh?!

On the contrary in the first half, him bombing the car and walking in front of it was pretty good..

did you see aalavandhaan?
same scene, superb in all ways.... Smile

That scene in aaLavanthaan was much better Smoke Smirk

Suresh krishnaavayum, vishnuvayum compare pannradE paavam Yes

Vishnu's poor execution in billa was unbelievable though Crying or Very sad

From: Nerd on Thu Jan 31 19:41:00 2008. [Full View]

ajithfederer wrote:

He had already explained umpteen times why he didnt want to re-do much.. . Summa ithaye sollitu iruntha eppadi

I was talking about the execution. If you had noticed, I did not say a word on the lousy script. If you compare billA with pattiyal, which is what I did you would totally understand my comment
From: NOV on Thu Jan 31 21:02:49 2008. [Full View]

after punnagai mannan, thenali, nandha, kannathil muthamittaal....

comes..... raamEswaram!

with jeeva in the lead, i watched the movie eagerly...

result?
From: Nerd on Thu Jan 31 22:55:34 2008. [Full View]

Cache - Brilliantly done. But the whole guilt thingi was stupid I thought. He was just six years old when he did that Nevertheless it was a fantastic watch.. Very engrossing..
From: interz on Fri Feb 1 9:22:49 2008. [Full View]

Pazhani

Kajal I love you dee, but endi intha padam choose pannina?
From: villan007 on Fri Feb 1 9:42:28 2008. [Full View]

interz wrote:

Kajal I love you dee, but endi intha padam choose pannina?
From: Raikkonen on Fri Feb 1 12:02:36 2008. [Full View]

interz wrote:

Pazhani

Kajal I love you dee, but endi intha padam choose pannina?

The Greatness that is Perarasu...
From: kannannn on Fri Feb 1 16:26:37 2008. [Full View]

Nerd wrote:

Cache - Brilliantly done. But the whole guilt thingi was stupid I thought. He was just six years old when he did that Nevertheless it was a fantastic watch.. Very engrossing..

The movie when viewed as an allegory to French supression of Algerians (Paris Massacre, et al..) works wonderfully. The unseen camera and video casettes are a reference to history standing witness to to past atrocities, whatever the justification. The best Haneke movie IMO

BTW, what do you make of the last scene with the camera silently taking in the school students streaming out..?

From: Nerd on Fri Feb 1 21:40:44 2008.

Cache - Brilliantly done. But the whole guilt thingi was stupid I thought. He was just six years old when he did that Banging Head

Nevertheless it was a fantastic watch.. Very engrossing..

The movie when viewed as an allegory to French supression of Algerians (Paris Massacre, et al..) works wonderfully. The unseen camera and video casettes are a reference to history standing witness to to past atrocities, whatever the justification. The best Haneke movie IMO Very Happy

engEyO pOitteenga

BTW, what do you make of the last scene with the camera silently taking in the school students streaming out..?

That Majid's son and Pierrot are thick friends.. adhula kooda oru matter idikkuthu.. Pierrot showing one of those pics to the Dad claiming it was sent by the dad... If he is also behind all this why would he do that

I thought this won't be yet-another-obscure-ending after Pierrot's confession. I was able to connect the rooster and the blood-cough-boy. But I think the whole point of the movie is not in finding out who sent the cassettes

Actually the last scene was superbly done. Full marks to the static camera which adds to the eerieness of the situation

From: ajithfederer on Fri Feb 1 23:17:37 2008. [Full View]

Thank you for smoking

The lead actor in the movie actually tries to rope in Hollywood stars to make smoking attractive for kids to boost up teenage smoking

From: kannannn on Sat Feb 2 7:38:05 2008.

I actually couldn't make out Majid's son in the crowd. It was only when I saw it a second time that I understood. My reading is that the current generation is forcing the past generation to face up to its mistakes and views each other as equals, unlike what their fathers did.

But I think the whole point of the movie is not in finding out who sent the cassettes Smile

Actually the last scene was superbly done. Full marks to the static camera which adds to the eerieness of the situation Laughing

Just what I thought when I watched it. Terrific use of camera angles and shot timings. Haneke kalakkittaru..

From: Sanjeevi on Sat Feb 2 7:38:09 2008. [Full View]

Indhiralogathil Naa. Azhagappan

flop to below average. Ithuku mela oduchuna adhu vadivelu punniyathula oduthunu artham

http://www.thuligal.com/index.php/ina_moviewreview

From: thilak4life on Sat Feb 2 8:41:48 2008.

Yes, I wouldn't rule out Pierre/Majid's son doing it together, or simply Majid's son doing it. I also agree that the film could easily do without revealing the one who shot it. But I'll give it a shot myself.

I thought of this.

The film starts with the cassette as seen by Georges, and wife. The opening credits runs over. The final long shot, with the closing credits is another "tape". It's just "hidden". I read this as the director/writer himself placing it. While Haneke played "Funny games" earlier, he plays a more serious and "hidden" game here. I'll paste the first real conversation between Georges and Anne about this:

G: How did I manage to miss this guy?
I can't figure it out.
A: Maybe the camera was in a car.
G: It doesn't look filmed
through a window
A: Someplace on that house maybe?
G: It's dumb.
I don't know what to say.
G: Can you think of someone
who might do this as a prank?
A: We should eat
before it's totally ruined.
G: Maybe a friend of Pierrot's. Some idiot playing games
with his pal's unhip parents.
G: - No?
A: - I doubt it. It's not really funny.
G: That's for sure.
G:- Where is he anyway?
A: - Who?
G: - Pierrot
A: - No idea. He'll be home soon.

The italicized and bolded is important here.

What's more biting is Pierrot's indifference to his mother, and he clearly names "Pierre". He's still considerate of his father. The last shot seems to be an exchange, and nothing could be drawn out of it.

However, the denoument being a "tape" fits nicely. The characters (G & A) discussing the possibilities are again closer to our own conclusions, It would only mean the writer himself giving a 'nod' for such possibilites. Moreover, Haneke writes the lines, defines his characters, and develops the plot with each tape. (Haneke brings those two men in FG, and plays around, while it's no "funny game" here, he nevertheless sends the tapes). It's impossible for Georges to have not noted the reasonably large camera (high-definition, not merely a "home video") across the runway. It surely isn't inside a car or through a window, and virtually impossible to miss the tape later, when it blocks the door when he closes it back (this actually happens when Pierre is in, and after the "dog" joke, I wonder why it's 17th April 1964 by the way). The two main leads also share their first names with the victims of FG (also the leads of The Seventh continent, I gather). Just like Funny games is a throwback to Benny's video. Likewise, many "Haneke films" (not simply films made by Haneke, like "The piano teacher" for example) share their ride with the director's hand! There are other multiple references and throwbacks to his oeuvre, and recurrent character names, actors. Quite frankly makes me want to check out every film he has made.

Regarding Pierre-Anne, I suspect Anne suspecting Georges to know about the adultery, and he is playing to find it (all the while knowing it). That's the key part when he says, he just "thinks", and he would only say when he "knows it". She's worried about "this" being the infidelity. I don't just suspect, I'm just saying it could very well be the reason. That's why she would say later to Pierre (when he "consoles" her), "would you bullshit Mathilde?"

From: Kollywoodfan on Sat Feb 2 11:57:47 2008. [Full View]

Enchanted

With Amy Adams (Junebug, Catch Me if You Can), Patrick Dempsey, and James Marsden.

I actually didn't think that I was gonna like this film as it is a mix of both animation and real life and seemed quite cheesy. However, it was quite enjoyable and a perfect, adorable family entertainer.

After small roles in movies like Catch Me If You Can, Adams is brilliant as the lead role of the princess. Both Patrick Dempsey and James Marsden are as charming as ever

Very cute film to release the inner child within you.

From: kannannn on Sat Feb 2 12:02:41 2008.