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Strong story, weak script |
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Thirumagan
movie review
Cast : S.J.Suryah, Meera Jasmine, Malavika,
Radha Ravi
Direction: Ratnakumar
Music: Deva
Production : Kalaipuli S.Thanu |
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A
good movie is a result of a combination of many factors.
A good story, tight screenplay, good performances
and other technical aspects contribute towards the
final product. Of these, the story and screenplay
are of paramount importance and even if one of them
fails to impress then the final product falls flat.
Good stories deserve a good narration on screen; it
is a disappointment when we see a good story falling
apart for lack of proper narration. Thirumagan falls
into this category. For anyone who has seen the movie
there would be no two thoughts about the story; it
has enough strength in itself to deliver. |
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in the rustic environment of a village, Thirumagan
is the story of a man (S.J.Suryah) who has to
decide between three women in his life. His
lady love (Meera Jasmine), his uncle’s
daughter and the daughter of his father’s
friend. The movie is all about which woman he
marries and all the troubles that he has to
face en route to the decision. The movie opens
showing the romance between Suryah and Meera
Jasmine. The chemistry between the lead pair
appears to be very natural and original. One
might just start wondering whether the rumors
that were doing the rounds about a planned marriage
were after all true. Too much of anything, however
good it may be, doesn’t look good on screen.
After a point of time the mushy romantic scenes
seem repetitive, you want the story to move
on. The first half meanders by. But things look
up in the second half. |
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The
senior members of the cast have added a lot of strength
to the movie. Radha Ravi has given a dignified and
strong performance. Vijayakumar too leaves an impression.
Ilavarasu has managed to touch a chord with his portrayal.
He has adjusted his body language and accent to suit
the character. The scenes featuring these three actors
have a lot of impact and are among the best parts
of the movie. |
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Ranjith as Suryah’s nemesis does well.
The unrest between the two has been built well
into the script and so when they come to blows
close to the climax it is very convincing. Ranjith’s
portrayal has added strength to Suryah’s
character. S.J.Suryah’s first release
after Kalvanin Kadhali, almost a year back and
he seems to have used the year pretty well.
He has put on a bit of weight, looks healthier
and is likely to be accepted as hero by many
more people. He is no longer the bony haggard
looking guy that you saw in New and A.. Aaah…
You can see that he has put in considerable
efforts for the dance sequences.
The stand out performer of the movie is without
doubt Meera Jasmine. She proves that her National
award performance was not a flash in the pan.
Be it in the romantic scenes, duets, or emotional
scenes, she excels. |
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real clincher is the scene in the climax in which
she breaks down and cries without shedding tears.
You can see the tears brimming in her eyes and the
pain that she takes to hold them back. Her eyes say
a lot in this scene; she manages to move the audience.
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music for Thirumagan by Deva has nothing new.
Within the confines of the script Deva has managed
to give a rural flavor. The two songs, Thatti
Thatti and Ithikku Thana have turned out really
well. In other department; Vairamuthu is at
his usual fluent self, Venu captures lots of
colors through his lens. The usual S.J.Suryah
double entendres are present which might put
off family audience. Otherwise he exercises
restraint.
Summing up the movie, one might not be wrong
in saying that the movie begins and ends within
the last thirty minutes and those thirty minutes
are truly riveting. The first half, looking
at the depth of the story, is a let down. Scripting
done by the director himself certainly needed
more attention.
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Dialogues
too offer nothing novel. The rift between director
and Suryah seems to have hindered creative processes
to a certain extent. All in all; not a bad choice
if you want to have a relaxed evening in the theater.
But looking at the movie as a commercial prospect
one does not see it becoming a hit. Audience might
just get impatient in the first half and decide that
the movie is not worthwhile. Add to it, the competition
at the box office these days, Thirumagan is going
to find it difficult to make it big. Acceptance is
difficult.
Thirumagan: a story that deserved better. |
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