findmuralli
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If a remake succeeds, then it's downfall starts. BB 2 was watchable due to the new story, comedy though it was here and there. BB2 was in a way and original, as BB1 was just a remake. But this is a torture.
The comedy doesn't even bring a slight smile to your face. The characters are brought in forcefully without any substance. There is no scope for any performance from the actors. Kartik just had to repeat the same acting, Vidya is a sorr watch, Tripti has no scope as she has been used only as a cleavage prop, Madhuri beings some life to the dull character but cannot save it.
Nothing else to talk about. The set pieces are good but they don't have a purpose. Music is dead as the songs are totally unnecessary and hance cannot be placed anywhere. It does attempt at some message delivery towards the end but it falls flat.
Now the saddest part is that this movie is a commercial success. Millions of people have walked into theaters and paid their hard earned money and watched the movie and made it a success. How? Why? The success of such movies sets a very bad example as there will be more such remakes within the same setting.
Unless the makers have a willingness to look beyond just making money and wish to make something really worthwhile, the industry is doomed. Only the southern movies and their remakes will be left with some creativity.
The comedy doesn't even bring a slight smile to your face. The characters are brought in forcefully without any substance. There is no scope for any performance from the actors. Kartik just had to repeat the same acting, Vidya is a sorr watch, Tripti has no scope as she has been used only as a cleavage prop, Madhuri beings some life to the dull character but cannot save it.
Nothing else to talk about. The set pieces are good but they don't have a purpose. Music is dead as the songs are totally unnecessary and hance cannot be placed anywhere. It does attempt at some message delivery towards the end but it falls flat.
Now the saddest part is that this movie is a commercial success. Millions of people have walked into theaters and paid their hard earned money and watched the movie and made it a success. How? Why? The success of such movies sets a very bad example as there will be more such remakes within the same setting.
Unless the makers have a willingness to look beyond just making money and wish to make something really worthwhile, the industry is doomed. Only the southern movies and their remakes will be left with some creativity.
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.
