Review of Machan (2009) by Prasad N — 10 Dec 2008

Great sinhala movie with a different story...

This review of Machan (2009) was written by Prasad N on 10 Dec 2008.

Machan has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Mike M (2,387) on 18 Nov 2009

Takes a while to get to Germany or, indeed, the handball, although you might say this better reflects the arduous route our heroes have to…

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By Mohomed S (1) on 11 May 2010

When you mix slum dog millionaire, ocean's eleven, the number 23 and some Sri Lankan optimism, in equal quantities, you get Machan…

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By Naveen W (3) on 17 Nov 2008

It was very funny, had a unique storyline and of course good directing... Its one of the better sinhala comedy movies... worth watching…

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By Hansaka W (3) on 03 Aug 2012

One of the best Movies I've ever watched. So emotional and genuine. And if I compare this movie with Slumdog…

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By Kenneth Y (53) on 26 Mar 2009

Siltas ir smagus filmas apie paprastus zmones, sugebantis sukurti teigiama atmosfera, ta puikiai parode ziurovu plojimai pasibaigus seansui,…

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By Amelie G (7) on 29 Jul 2009

Nice little underdog story.. Good insight in to Sri Lanka on the wrong side of the tracks .. Extra half star Because it's Sri Lankan…

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By Pj P (157) on 25 Aug 2010

Se veramente ce la fanno tutti quanti, solo per la storia questo film merita 5/5…

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By Sarah C (1,146) on 26 Dec 2008

Un bel film con tanta umanitÃ che fa anche sorridere…

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By Luca P (26) on 05 Dec 2008

Fresh, moving and well-told story of a classic pursue of freedom…

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By Aasiri D (5) on 28 Jan 2010

I see some of the suddas who have commented on this movie raving about SL not having grasped the concept of handball.Dude check ur head.this…

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