Maaman

The first half of Maaman carries its share of narrative lags, yet somehow never loses its rhythm. Despite occasional dips in momentum, it sustains viewer engagement with just enough charm and curiosity. It's the second half, however, that truly shifts the emotional gears - a poignant, stirring ride that strikes a chord with even the most stoic hearts. This emotional surge elevates the film from a passable experience to a genuinely touching, feel-good watch, worthy of a one-time sit-down.

Through heartfelt performances and nuanced storytelling in its latter half, Maaman finds its emotional depth and delivers a message that lingers. Not flawless, but definitely memorable.

'Maman' is a must-watch film that beautifully captures the essence of a mama's life. The emotions are incredibly real and relatable, making it easy for anyone, especially real-life mamas, to connect with the story. The movie feels like a heartfelt dedication to all the mamas out there, celebrating their struggles and joys. The narrative is simple yet powerful, leaving a lasting impression on the audience. It's a poignant and authentic portrayal that resonates deeply. A truly moving cinematic experience.

Maman and Machan's family life is shown through a lens of unrealistic parenting and outdated ideas about raising children. Maman often encourages Machan's mischievous behaviour, treating it as harmless fun, when it comes across as irritating and irresponsible. The film builds an idealised image of their home life, far removed from the real struggles parents face today. Instead of teaching Machan valuable lessons, Maman and the family behave more like his playmates, sending the wrong message to younger viewers. While some may find it charming, the lack of depth and realism makes it hard to connect.

This film feels like a relic from a bygone era, clinging to outdated tropes and lifeless storytelling. The pacing drags unbearably, stretching simple scenes into tedious endurance tests. Dialogue is packed with clichés, making interactions painfully predictable. The characters lack depth, stumbling through forced melodrama. Attempts at comedy fall flat, inducing more secondhand embarrassment than laughter. Predictable twists and contrived conflicts make it exhausting to watch. Ultimately, it's a tiresome ordeal, best avoided unless nostalgia blinds you to its glaring flaws. I don't know why many people gave good rating to this movie, they should try to understand the new generation and give a movie like that.

This is a family movie and typical tamil drama ( that is it is lot of emotions, loud bgms, pretty illogical behaviour and a whole heap of cliches)

So I had clear perception going into the movie and the movie had all - a bit too cliched and climax and pre- climax was ridiculously over dramatic ( worse than TV soaps )

The highlight of the movie has been the performances - Soori, Aishwarya Lakshmi and Swasika and the surprise package of Baba Bhasker all were really good - especially Soori and Baba Bhasker (though his screen time low )

Had the pre-climax be better and ending a bit more paced ( it happens too suddenly - the whole section of pre-climax around their grandparents could have been trimmed or excluded and given more depth and detail to the resolution) - the movie would have been above average.