Sivaji (2007)
21st June is a special day for me – it is the birthday of my son.
This 21st June, I decided to go with my family to Sivaji “The boss”. BOSS for me implied “Blatant Omission of Story and Screenplay“, but was enjoyable and certainly a Rajni’s treat to viewers.
The highlight in the movie was Rajini’s youth look, the guy is amazing on screen for his age, kudos to the makeup and costumers for that. For me, seeing gorgeous Shriya Saran romancing on screen was worth my money. Shriya suited both the homely character she was playing and as the alluring girl in the dream song sequences. The punch dialog “சிங்கம் சிங்கிலாக தான் வரும்” and the fight sequence following was great. Similarly the usage of Rs.1 coin by Rajni to rebuild his life was a good story telling. The sets, especially in the “sahana” song was amazing and a first in Tamil movies for its scale and expanse. I liked the screen play in the place where Shriya gives a false excuse that he is not white enough for her, instead of telling the real reason which was a mismatch in their (astrology chart) horoscope.
Since this movie has been commented to death, I will make my criticism of it brief.
- The movie runs for too long (3 hours+)
- I am not able to figure out how a software architect in USA working for 20 years can earn Rs.200 Crores
- Director Sankar has used the RobinHood theme to death
Update 22/Jul/07: I came across this honest review of the movie which was different from every thing else around. Due to the hype created for movie (Hat’s off to AVM for a great marketing job) everyone seems to be acting like in Emperors New Clothes when in public.
4 Comments
phil
I respectfully disagree one of tee reason you didnt like the movie was funny "Software engineer could not earn 200 crores" I know my friend is an SAP BW senior Architect earns in london 15,000 pounds per week.
I respect your opinion but I find it not convincing to term "Bad" movie I am sure the same to all average public
Sorry if I am being so mean i speak seldom Tamil but i grew up in my college days in Madras (IIT) it was my best moments I had I still remember movie Badsha we went and watch. What a fun to watch his movie. How about you watch Superman, Spiderman dont you see the logic? I think in my opinion movies brings your emotions that make you laugh, cry and dance which i get watching Rajini movies kinda reading comic books which potrays the superhero. Nevermind your left part of your brain. Logic if you will
Cheers!
Phil
Bharath
I don’t want to waste time to comment on your "Review",
Mohamed Arif
Hi vekat
This movie records a massive hit at the begining stage, but after that it is seemes to be low audiance… You are true… The movie is no so good…. but we can watch!
thats it! for superstar fans!
Mahesh Kumar R
I too agree the same, Yesterday I watched the movie and it was a great disappointment. SStar Introduction was not so impressive and good, better they would’ve avoided too much closeup shot.Too much make up or hair style in the first half did’nt suit well. Second half was somewhat interesting and worth watching(full shaved head scenes).