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181 Reviews
Emotional, not logical..
sriramthestranger29 May 2020
The plot starts after 10 minutes with the father (Bhagyaraj) re-opening a 15-years old case seeking justice for a psychopath women killer. The first half, was usual with Jyotika producing evidence and the other party proving the evidences void. The second half, is where the subject matter of the movie is revealed. The last part of the movie though emotional and cinematic, defies logic. I particularly liked the judge character and the short cameo with his assistant. Though there are cliche scenes likes public opinion, credit should be given to the director for getting to the point straight forward and not using male bashing, victimization routine seen in other women-centric movies!!
Good STORY but Amateur EXECUTION
pankuanbu29 May 2020
The story is engaging and exactly adequate to make a good commercial thriller movie . But the screenplay is poor that spoils the whole potential of the story . the scenes seems immature and overacting is jarring at some points . the inexperience of the director is very evident at some cases where strong emotions needs to be conveyed which converts it to a no feeling whatsoever scene. the acting of the lead actors are good ( a plus for the movie infact) but the acting of the supporting roles spoils the play. the music is very good and tries to elevate the scenes which are supressed by flaws of the poor screenplay and dialogues. Dialogues which is the most important thing for a court movie is not powerful enough to convey the intensity of the scene. the last half an hour is engaging but it is does not worth the time you wasted seeing amateur scenes with no grip or emotion . so this is a no for me . ( plus the idea of jyothika playing both the character of the advocate and the victim is bad and did not work at all) thank you PEACE!!
Worth for its message
nikilrajdeep29 May 2020
Must watch
priyamarch-9694429 May 2020
A mixed bag where emotions trump logic: Missed opportunity
alphadude00729 May 2020
The story and the setup holds a lot of promise, but then the script goes in tangents ranging from emotion to logic to women empowerment and overall preachy. This makes the movie as a whole weak. For instance the court scenes were overly melodramatic with nothing to do with the case or facts. Don't think any court will allow for 10 minute verbal tirades and such melodrama. It also feels as if the movie was made to showcase Jyotika'a acting prowess and she has done well, but this make the movie unrealistic and overly dramatic. Hope the director would have transformed such an interesting story into something more powerful. A missed opportunity.
Very brave and must watch story.
ankitraiky13 June 2020
Good enough for viewing on Amazon Prime, sincere effort but not a great movie
srirammeera14 June 2020
Comes across clearly as a tip of the hat to raising awareness to the rape, sex trafficking and child molestation epidemic in the world and India.
But does not quite make it as great cinema that one would pay for to go to the theatre more like a TV serial docudrama that is over dramatized.
Compare with Kamal's awesome Papanasam and you will feel the difference between good cinema and a good TV docudrama
But .... worth a look and gets the job done, though it lacks the chokehold of a gripping genre thriller
But .... worth a look and gets the job done, though it lacks the chokehold of a gripping genre thriller
Little message - no logic or reality!
SatiagoManez30 May 2020
Very average story for a thriller or a drama. Casting was like a list of invitees for a wedding. Trying to follow the formula of Manithan, the courthouse scenes were atrocious! Very artificial and seeing Jyothika and Parthiepan conversing in the courthouse - honest feeling was tamil tv serials felt better sometimes. Only positive is the message about kid safety awareness.
Best debut film for the director
officialteamjj23 June 2020
So overwhelmed to be connected with this film. ponmagal vandhal is definitely a worth watch for its brilliant screenplay and the story. it teared us up. Very nicely and precisely framed. such a great film to the industry.
An usual court drama.....
balabj-3176629 May 2020
good story , but Disappointed!
tanushreermn29 May 2020
They got a good story , good message and a good cast, Im a huge fan of the actress but it was a drag at most parts , so much focus on the emotions of the characters . Having a story based with lawyers , they could have gone more factual . Very disappointing . I was hoping for more .
Ponmagal Vanthal 3.5/5 rated movie
shaeshatriashwin29 May 2020
A Court Room Drama
Nice attempt. Jyo makes the show. Little bit slow Screenplay but recovered later. Well directed by Fredric . Nice Concept. Secondary actors does Well . A Family entertainer. Nice attempt to release in Amazonprime & they won it. A Must watch film
If only justice was delivered...this how it would feel...
sindumatz29 May 2020
How would you feel watching a movie without emotions ? This movie felt like how justice would feel if delivered to the needful... It feels like a simple movie at the beginning, but as the movie goes forward , you start to realise that it's becoming so intense that you would want to cry and throw up at the same time.... Your worried & scared, you cry & then it leaves you thoughtful..... A movie that needs more support ...
A Slow Paced But Good Court Room Drama !
sangarrajan29 May 2020
-The Character 'Jyothi' Was Really Well Written And Performed
-Film Starts With A Very Slow And Predictable Screenplay / Weak Dialogues
-The Film Gets More Intresting With Amazing Dialogues When It Move Towards The End
-Actor Pandiarajan Is Unwanted
-Expected More From Actor Parthiban's Dialogues But Not Satisfied In The Film
-The Message About A Social Issue Was Told In A Perfect Way With Correct Emotion
-I Loved The Ending
Cruel reality
adityapillai-9345629 May 2020
This movie really depicts the hardcore cruelty of the society.Nice happened that this movie had a direct OTT release.Otherwise this censor board peoples have blurred many reasons which might get resulted to be a cliched entertainer.The director didn't failed to express the disturbing scenes to educate the society. Hats off to the hard work of the entire team. This movie might be quite disturbing for major audiences but the ones with open minded are only suggested to watch this because major ones might get slightly discomforted.
Criminal Law? This movie is for you!
maanikroda30 May 2020
I did see this movie with the help of subtitles.
I reckon this movie by far was the most entertainin' to watch. However, it had its glitches.
I just love Joyitha. She does resemble like Sridevi. So yeah had to have watched it.
Apart from this, the movie stars bigwig of Tamil Film industry. Though, not quite familiar with.
This happenes on May 5th, 2004 when Venda's mother had shot 2 goons. Rightfully so, they did've a child racket going on.
The story comes in the end. However, that lawyer which stands against Venda was in last with her.
She finally got justice after like 15 years.
The movie has many spoilers.
Worst screenplay i have ever seen
arjunaras29 May 2020
Beautiful message with a much needed message for today !
placeme-das30 May 2020
Very well directed movie . It was an emotional rollercoaster. And the climax was good as well. While there are small disconnects , it never damages the overall theme of the film. A good selection of cast . Well done team. !
A cliched storyline with predictable twists, made watchable by an extraordinary lead performance from Jyothika!
nidhunmoviebuff30 May 2020
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Despite an overly melodramatic narrative and a cliched screenplay, Ponmagal Vandhal is watchable because of the compelling lead performance of Jyothika who excels as 'Venba' a lawyer fighting for justice. She is superb especially in the emotional sequences and makes your root for her cause right from the beginning.
An important story that deserves to be told, Ponmagal Vandhal nevertheless doesn't rise to the levels of a must watch since all the secondary characters like Partiban and Bhagyaraj are largely subdued in their performances and ultimately it seems like justice was delivered without the desparate vigour, resistance and tension we have seen in classic courtroom dramas . Don't set your expectations high and you won't be disappointed.
Despite an overly melodramatic narrative and a cliched screenplay, Ponmagal Vandhal is watchable because of the compelling lead performance of Jyothika who excels as 'Venba' a lawyer fighting for justice. She is superb especially in the emotional sequences and makes your root for her cause right from the beginning.
An important story that deserves to be told, Ponmagal Vandhal nevertheless doesn't rise to the levels of a must watch since all the secondary characters like Partiban and Bhagyaraj are largely subdued in their performances and ultimately it seems like justice was delivered without the desparate vigour, resistance and tension we have seen in classic courtroom dramas . Don't set your expectations high and you won't be disappointed.
Relatable topic with right emotions but lacks logic
princesabraham29 May 2020
The subject is very real and horrifying at the same time. But despite having such a subject in hand the director lost focus in the implementation. The trailer of the movie looks like an engaging courtroom drama but once you watch the movie you realise its a very old age formula movie relying heavily on the sentiments rather than logic and being realistic. The first half is decent even though you know the end of the movie already. But it is in the 2nd half that the movie loses stream completely. 2nd half is more focused on Jyotika and the emotions rather than logic. Even the concluding judgement seems so hideous due to lack of the most important aspect required for any court and that is proof. As said earlier, the movie relies heavily on Jyotika and her emotions rather than logic. The movie would work for those who connect just on an emotional level but for others who have already been used to so many realistic court dramas, investigating movies in the recent times, this movie would feel very old. Great effort by Jyotika though. She seems in control of everything she does and makes the movie watchable. Especially the concluding statement and flashback hit very hard, to even think such horrifying acts happens right in the society we live in.
The movie would have been one of the best movies in recent times as it is made on a well known topic and contains the right emotions in the 2nd half but it needed more logic in the court proceedings and the final judgement to become a decent package.
One time watch.
The movie would have been one of the best movies in recent times as it is made on a well known topic and contains the right emotions in the 2nd half but it needed more logic in the court proceedings and the final judgement to become a decent package.
One time watch.
story lost its way in the end
goinkran29 May 2020
Good acting by the main protagonist. The film carries a good message about the big crime of child rape. It is rare that victims stand up and reveal the truth in court. I would assume that the untold part of the story is that the criminal politician has accepted the crime in court. They should have shown that to round off the story.
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