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Uttama Villain (2015)
Not really a review..
If you are reading this review section, I definitely feel that you are someone who either like Kamal's movies or someone who really do not like him.
This is not really a review, but just some thoughts based on my experience after watching Uttama Villain. In fact, the first review I read from this section made me write this.
In an industry where commercial potboilers are the only ones that sell, it take guts to even try by what Kamal has tried, without even thinking about repercussions and box office. The state of affairs of Tamil cinema is so bad, everybody (at-least most) needs a kuthu song and flying-in-the-air stunts.
I, being a Kamal fan for all these years, did not like Dashavatharam a bit (except the first 15 mins). I, hated Manmadhan Ambu because the story wandered without knowing where to go. But, Uttama Villain is not one of those movies. I thoroughly enjoyed watching the movie. In fact, I was loosing faith and patience, after these movies, but UV has brought me back into liking Kamal's movie again.
I would not classify this as a comedy, but a good movie. Few of the comedy scenes fall flat, but they are never agonizingly painful to digest.
Kamal has picked up a script where he wanted to show his acting prowess and dedication after a long time and he has done it effortlessly). All the characters KB, MS Bhaskar, Andrea, Jayaram, Parvathy and the son character have performed brilliantly in the small space provided to them.
This is not a racy movie where hero runs from pillar to post behind the villain and leave the audience on the edge of their seats, but a slow one that lets you sit back and enjoy the mastery of a great actor.
Is this Kamal's best movie yet? The answer is No, however this is one of his best performances till date and definitely the kind of movie his fans want to see from him. It definitely is a good movie and a worthwhile watch.
I enjoyed the movie, regardless of it box office fate or how harsh people criticize it. Hats off.
Enthiran (2010)
Do yourself a favor and watch I, Robot
The first half was really good, as it sets the mood with comedy and Chitty robot's charm. But, the charm vanishes in thin air when the stunts/action start. I can understand stunts being made in a grand manner, but not to the extent of foolishness. The last time I experienced such foolishness was during the last fight of Aalavandhan when the bad Kamal keeps chasing the other one.
Rajini is a good entertainer. Let him act in movies like Muthu, Veera, Annamalai, Baasha...rather than movies based only on mindless action.
I know most people would love to differ my views. What I have told is SAD, BUT TRUE.
Dasavatharam (2008)
A real good one
This movie shows efforts of Kamal trying real hard to take Tamil cinema to the next level without losing its commercial value. Clearly, this is not a kind of movie that Kamal makes. But, yes apart for a few shortcomings (to give commercial value) the film lives up to its expectations.
There are few times when you actually think whether some of the characters are necessary. But when you already have a baseline of Eddie Murphy donning 7 and Sivaji Ganesan donning 9 roles, I think you do not have a choice than appearing in 10 roles.
The story is quite predictable, but that is compensated by the Kamals appearance in each and every frame. I would have to say that the letdown is in the music department. Himesh should not have been the composer, instead AR Rehman would have been good.
Kamal's hard work and perseverance is evident throughout the movie and that works good for the movie.
KS Ravikumar has been roped in just to add the commercial elements to keep the investments safe and he does it quite good.
Not a regular Kamal film as its commercial like a Rajini movie, though reiterates the fact why he is called the "Best in Indian Cinema".
This multi-faceted effort will be remembered in Indian cinema a long way. Kudos.