From previous Sundar C movies, I can say that his movies can be quite typical and predictable, but Aranmanai 4 is a whole different case for this.
If you are going to watch this movie, please dont go into the cinema with the expectations that I will be the same as the previous installments in the Aranmanai Saga because this movie stands on the top by itself as the best in the series.
Positives:
- Great story concept compared to the previous installments (finally a change of pace)
- Tamanna's performance is top notch and gives that amazing emotional connection to the viewers
- Jump scares in the movie are timed perfectly
- There is absolutely no 'Glamour Scenes (sex appeal from female characters)' in the movie as compared to the previous installments. There is one scene where it pops up but its in the final song during the credits which is fine
- Hiphop Tamizha's music is amazing and can be said carried the flow of the movie
- Cinematography is very clean, cinematic and fits the genre
- Good character developments
- The VFX is decent and works...sometimes
Negatives:
- The comedic scenes for the movie can be the downside to the movie, this is because it is inconsistent but sometimes the jokes do land and feels good.
- The overall pacing of the story is draggy, there is a lot of filler in the first half of the movie that is unnecessary
- There is also this weird flow of the story where at certain points its slow but then a second later everything rushes at you and then goes back to being slow.
- The fight scenes in this movie can be considered to be too exaggerated at points
- Editing at a few parts of the movie is a bit sloppy but overall not too bad
Overall, I believe that Aranmanai 4 is a great horror family entertainer and its also a big step up for Sundar C which is great to see. This movie should be watched in the cinemas while its still running before it goes off the big screens. Again I repeat, dont go in thinking this movie is going to be a typical Sundar C Aranmanai movie...because it really isn't, hopefully those who watch it will understand what I mean.
