The script and writing lifts the movie to greatness
There have been many movies where the performances, music, cinematography and the likes are all great, but a weak story and screenplay pulled the movie down. Now those are movies that can be skipped. There have also been movies with weak performances, loud or distracting music, dialogues, cinematography etc. But a strong story and screenplay still makes it watchable and sometimes even enjoyable. Here we have a brilliant screenplay and writing which is aptly supported by the performances, music and technical department. Then we have a great movie.
In Maharaja the story, writing and the screenplay are the heroes. It helps if the same guy who wrote the brilliant script, directs and then the performances and technical aspects elevate it to the next level.
VJ has played his part brilliantly by down playing his role. He is loud and intense where he has to be and silent and timid otherwise. Though AK as the main villian is great with his performance, the terrible lipsync doesn't help. Supporting actors have all done their job, but the police inspector and the surprise evil villian stand out. Abhirami, Mamta and Barathiraj have a lot less to show up for. The editing in such a non linear narrative can be tricky, but we have the best man in Philo for it. It is not too complex for the audience to catch but it makes them pay attention.
The music was elevating but not distracting.
South Indian cinema continues to dominate the art of film making. When have we seen such a fresh movie else where?
In the end the message of the movie though subtle, is clear; The sins of the parents are Bourne by their children.
In Maharaja the story, writing and the screenplay are the heroes. It helps if the same guy who wrote the brilliant script, directs and then the performances and technical aspects elevate it to the next level.
VJ has played his part brilliantly by down playing his role. He is loud and intense where he has to be and silent and timid otherwise. Though AK as the main villian is great with his performance, the terrible lipsync doesn't help. Supporting actors have all done their job, but the police inspector and the surprise evil villian stand out. Abhirami, Mamta and Barathiraj have a lot less to show up for. The editing in such a non linear narrative can be tricky, but we have the best man in Philo for it. It is not too complex for the audience to catch but it makes them pay attention.
The music was elevating but not distracting.
South Indian cinema continues to dominate the art of film making. When have we seen such a fresh movie else where?
In the end the message of the movie though subtle, is clear; The sins of the parents are Bourne by their children.
- findmuralli
- Jun 17, 2024