I just cannot put down the thought that Venkat Prabhu's climb to this position is somewhat similar to the twists and turns that he has orchestrated in 'Mankatha'. Starting his directorial career with an 'out-of-nowhere Chennai 600028' and later on flirting with various other genres but putting on his trademark stamp to each film, he has finally broken into the A-grade list with this Ajith-starrer and he has done it in style. Even with this film, money takes the centre stage. Then we have the good guys gone bad. From the word go, this one goes on a ride that is typical Venkat Prabhu. Ajith plays a cop gone crazy for money who is on suspension. Then there is this bunch of youngsters who are all for easy cash. And to fill in the gaps there is money coming in right to them.
The first half of the movie moves at a languish pace setting the pawns for an exciting latter half. While the trailer projected an adrenaline pumping heist sequence a la mode Fast Five, the actual heist lasts about 10 minutes and gets over when you think that it has just started. But up to that point, Venkat Prabhu had a lot of time and he uses it up like he always does bringing in his creative side to each and every shot. It is really nice to see someone put a start to a heist sequence in the tamil films.
The second half is more like a guessing game, fast paced and the part where Ajith ups his form. Any person who is well versed with Venkat Prabhu's style will know how the ending will go. All said and done, the movie is an entertainer all right. But there are a lot of flaws. The need for 3 mainstream actresses is unwarranted for. The roles done by them could have been essayed by anybody. And Venkat Prabhu is a guy who excels in situations rather than characters but once Ajith's character starts showing frustration and this extra-ordinary thirst for money in the second half, the cards start tumbling down. How did this character evolve into this monster all of a sudden? And were any of the deaths meant to be taken seriously. Yes it is a known fact, that a death in a Venkat Prabhu comes wrapped with a tinge of comedy. But this, what was the intention?
The pros would be Ajith's acting even though his character was not quite up to the level of his acting. Next would be the decent manner in which the action scenes were handled (it means nothing went overboard). And of course, Premgi. Without him this would have been a dry event.
Songs by Yuvan was decent but unwanted at many places. Editing was fit. All in all, a decent entertainer but not quite there as promised.
The first half of the movie moves at a languish pace setting the pawns for an exciting latter half. While the trailer projected an adrenaline pumping heist sequence a la mode Fast Five, the actual heist lasts about 10 minutes and gets over when you think that it has just started. But up to that point, Venkat Prabhu had a lot of time and he uses it up like he always does bringing in his creative side to each and every shot. It is really nice to see someone put a start to a heist sequence in the tamil films.
The second half is more like a guessing game, fast paced and the part where Ajith ups his form. Any person who is well versed with Venkat Prabhu's style will know how the ending will go. All said and done, the movie is an entertainer all right. But there are a lot of flaws. The need for 3 mainstream actresses is unwarranted for. The roles done by them could have been essayed by anybody. And Venkat Prabhu is a guy who excels in situations rather than characters but once Ajith's character starts showing frustration and this extra-ordinary thirst for money in the second half, the cards start tumbling down. How did this character evolve into this monster all of a sudden? And were any of the deaths meant to be taken seriously. Yes it is a known fact, that a death in a Venkat Prabhu comes wrapped with a tinge of comedy. But this, what was the intention?
The pros would be Ajith's acting even though his character was not quite up to the level of his acting. Next would be the decent manner in which the action scenes were handled (it means nothing went overboard). And of course, Premgi. Without him this would have been a dry event.
Songs by Yuvan was decent but unwanted at many places. Editing was fit. All in all, a decent entertainer but not quite there as promised.