Review of Raavanan (2010) by Manesh S — 18 Jun 2010
The first half was blindingly beautiful from the cinematography point of view but was absolute chaos otherwise! The film started only five minutes before the intermission.
Vikram the lone star in the acting department, supported by Prabhu, the two who were the only right casting choices. Aishwarya Rai proves once again that she is there in the industry merely for face value and not for her acting skills.Prithviraj was like a cup of luke warm coffee, neither shining nor disappearing in the background. The cinematography lifts the film throughout, the shot with the dragonfly and the shots in the jungle were simply breathtaking. Now, to the story, as everyone already knows the movie is based on ramayanam and let me assure you Mani rathnam has added his twist. The movie inspite of the plot being revealed openly as hindu mythology still manages to be suprisingly unpredictable. The second half is racy and the saving grace of the movie.
Bottom line, watch the movie for the cinematography, the music, (which is another feather in Rahman's cap), the second half.
This review of Raavanan (2010) was written by Manesh S on 18 Jun 2010.
Raavanan has generally received positive reviews.
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