I am sorry to disappoint all the Rajini fanatics who for some strange reason seem to be blindly supporting what their Thalaivar has done. As I write this review, there are already many Video reviews being posted on Youtube, however these are by people who are related to the film industry and due to professionalism cannot criticize a bad movie especially some one as politically well connected as Rajini. Hence it seems to be getting good reviews on the net at the moment. The true value (if any) of the movie will be known in a few weeks. I would state that the review given for the movie on Firstpost is a very accurate review of the movie. I am giving the movie 2 stars because I love animation and I would like to encourage someone taking some initiative to show something new. What very much disappointed me was the following 1) It is not clear why is a Performance Capture technology being used anyway. I don't see much difference between the animation shown in the Animated Mahabharat (which also had actors as characters) and what was shown in Kochadaiiyan. Not much value added in terms of capturing facial expressions. 2)Rajinikanth certainly has not acted in the movie and he is some one who cannot dance at this age. Performing Rudra Tandavam (which is choreographed really well BTW) is certainly not possible. 3) Recreating comedy legend Nagesh was a good attempt but how does one re-create the magic touch and spontaneity which he is famous for. Nagesh jokes was more like a C version of Vadivelu. Hence I would say that he has been insulted. Hindi audience will dislike this even more as they cant connect with Nagesh. 4) Songs are a let down. A 2 hour movie and 10+ songs sounded stupid to me before release and is worse when watching the movie. 5) The graphics are not upto the mark and simply showing Ariel shots for every scene looks like naive direction. Further the Ariel shot of the horses and rajini in the opening is clearly inspired from Avatar when the horses enter Home Tree after capturing Jake Sully.
Defending a bad movie stating lack of budget etc seems to be a lame excuse. As I stated previously, Mahabharat Animated prepared in India was also of the same quality without using motion picture. BTW Mahabharat too had disappointing graphics.
In short only blind supporters of Rajini will like it. Skyfall had excellent reviews upon release on IMDb and else where as well, however the intrinsic value was known only after time passed by I expect the same for this movie. Initially paid reviews and fanatics ratings will take the ratings high and then it shall fall low down to 5 (after averaging) as time goes by. I feel unbiased people will feel cheated after watching this movie.
Good effort to try something different but DISAPPOINTING.
Defending a bad movie stating lack of budget etc seems to be a lame excuse. As I stated previously, Mahabharat Animated prepared in India was also of the same quality without using motion picture. BTW Mahabharat too had disappointing graphics.
In short only blind supporters of Rajini will like it. Skyfall had excellent reviews upon release on IMDb and else where as well, however the intrinsic value was known only after time passed by I expect the same for this movie. Initially paid reviews and fanatics ratings will take the ratings high and then it shall fall low down to 5 (after averaging) as time goes by. I feel unbiased people will feel cheated after watching this movie.
Good effort to try something different but DISAPPOINTING.