UV Class
Uttama Villain, another of Kamal's movie that just might not capture the fancy of b/c centers. Definitely an A center movie.
The way the narrative moves between the film within the film and the actual is to be applauded, the complete credit for which has to go to the screenplay, again by Kamal. He just proves he is a master of the screenplay.
Most of the regular movie goers will fail to capture the intricate way in which the narrative in the period part (the file within) is interlaced with the songs. It is a musical of sorts. And to understand the essence, one must (a) have a better than average understanding of Tamil (b) be attentive, to say the least. While everyone can understand the humor in the scenes, only a few actually laughed/smiled at the lyrics.
A simple story of a successful movie star who wants to set right things before his last days. Do things he has not done. Complete stuff he always wanted to. While at it, also do something that will etch him in people's memories forever.
While in the period part the actor plays the role of a Mritunjaya, one who has won over death, in the fictional part, the actor is actually walking toward certain death. How the two interlace if beautiful. Again screenplay sorcery.
Kamal excels in both. Emotions galore.
True love. Extra marital love. Marriage of convenience. Falling in love with the spouse. Friendship. Respect.Trust. Each has it's space and each plays it's part in making a man whole. And it is very nicely thrown in at nice intervals with each garnering it's spot. And winning.
All the supporting cast has done a superb job. Andrea, Urvashi, Pooja Kumar, Parvathy, Nassar. Jayaram, just for a few scenes, excels as well. The bonding between KB and Kamals is very critical to the movie and comes across strong.
Over all a movie that needs to be enjoyed frame by frame. For each has it's significance and covers every aspect given above (love etc) and more.
Enjoyed. Hope you do too.
Uttama Villain, another of Kamal's movie that just might not capture the fancy of b/c centers. Definitely an A center movie.
The way the narrative moves between the film within the film and the actual is to be applauded, the complete credit for which has to go to the screenplay, again by Kamal. He just proves he is a master of the screenplay.
Most of the regular movie goers will fail to capture the intricate way in which the narrative in the period part (the file within) is interlaced with the songs. It is a musical of sorts. And to understand the essence, one must (a) have a better than average understanding of Tamil (b) be attentive, to say the least. While everyone can understand the humor in the scenes, only a few actually laughed/smiled at the lyrics.
A simple story of a successful movie star who wants to set right things before his last days. Do things he has not done. Complete stuff he always wanted to. While at it, also do something that will etch him in people's memories forever.
While in the period part the actor plays the role of a Mritunjaya, one who has won over death, in the fictional part, the actor is actually walking toward certain death. How the two interlace if beautiful. Again screenplay sorcery.
Kamal excels in both. Emotions galore.
True love. Extra marital love. Marriage of convenience. Falling in love with the spouse. Friendship. Respect.Trust. Each has it's space and each plays it's part in making a man whole. And it is very nicely thrown in at nice intervals with each garnering it's spot. And winning.
All the supporting cast has done a superb job. Andrea, Urvashi, Pooja Kumar, Parvathy, Nassar. Jayaram, just for a few scenes, excels as well. The bonding between KB and Kamals is very critical to the movie and comes across strong.
Over all a movie that needs to be enjoyed frame by frame. For each has it's significance and covers every aspect given above (love etc) and more.
Enjoyed. Hope you do too.
