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PATHINAARU MOVIE REVIEW |
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| Review
by : Behindwoods review board |
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| Starring:
Shiva, Madhu Shalini
Direction:
Sabapathy Dekshinamurthy
Music:
Yuvan Shankar Raja
Production:
A Shivashankar
Director
Sabapathy who gave films like VIP, Punnagai
Poove is at the helm of directorial affairs
in Passion Movie Makers Pathinaaru with
Shiva and Madhu Shalini in the lead. The
basic premise of Pathinaaru may not be
anything new but its pragmatic approach
to real life renders it a fresh feel.
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Shiva
and Madhu Shalini are like any other modern lovers
who are completely smitten by each other. Madhu belongs
to an affluent family whereas Siva is from a middle
class background. When Madhu’s parents come
to know about her love, instead of confronting and
reprimanding her (as in usual films), they invite
Shiva home and after a casual discussion bordering
sometimes around taunt, hand over a book/diary titled
‘Pathinaaru’.
The contents in the book take us into a village flashback
wherein the life of a teenage couple slowly unfolds.
Circumstances play spoilsport in their life and separate
the lovers. At this juncture, the identity of the
lovers is revealed which makes the contemporary couple
rethink about their decision. The choices they make
and the path they opt to travel after this form the
rest of Pathinaaru.
Understanding the psyche of the present generation,
Sabapathy abstains from giving out advises but at
the same time has put forth a very logical and practical
standpoint in front of us. Steering clear from counsels
against love, he gently points out the difficulties
in real life and states that how just by being in
love alone will not suffice to lead real life. This
facet of love-life is pleasantly and sensibly delivered
by the director.
Screenplay is enjoyable, adhering to linearity in
most parts with unexpected twists to spice up the
proceedings. Although the film centers on love and
romance, there are no cringe worthy scenes or dialogues
with double entendres. The interactions between father
and daughter are interesting with a lucid portrayal
of sensitive emotions running between the two.
However, it is difficult to fathom the characterization
of a simple village girl in flash back who appears
extremely strong enough to revolt against her parents
and initiate her lover to impregnate her. These episodes
are logic defying and evoke ambiguity. The film goes
in to a slightly trough mode in these sequences which
could have been avoided by the maker.
Shiva’s casual demeanor and dialogue delivery
suit his character but his sporty image does not lend
him a serious note even when he is mouthing solemn
dialogues. Madhushalini (Palaniappa Kalloori fame)
is adequate in her role. Abhishek as Madhushalini’s
father delivers an effective performance and so does
his wife. Darbuga Shiva and Pondy adorn the supporting
cast with Kasthuri doing a small cameo once again.
In Yuvan Shankar Raja’s youthful music, Ada
da en meethu and Yaar solli kaadhal make an impact.
Camera and editing departments have given what is
needed for the film. In all, Sabapathy’s Pathinaaru
comes across as a pleasant journey through life sans
any superfluous frills.
Verdict: Non judgmental lessons on love-life
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| Tags
: Pathinaaru,
Shiva,
Madhu
Shalini, Yuvan
Shankar Raja, Sabapathy
Dakshinamurthy |
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