Review of Sarrainodu (2016) by Bob B — 27 May 2016

My Grading Scale:

100-90= Top-notch, must see (4.5/5 and 5/5).

80-90=Good Movie, guaranteed entertainment(4/5).

80-70=Some flaws, but still above average (3.25/5 and 3.75/5).

70-60=Strictly or slightly above average, missing major qualities (2.5/5-3/5).

60-50=Don't bother watching (0/5-2.25/5).

Overall Score (67/100).

Story: 2/10 - Predictable, abrupt and illogical, a common feature of most Indian-mass movies.

Screenplay: 5/10- Good sequencing of commerical fights, songs and comedy scenes, decent pacing but not very taut.

Characterizations/Acting: 5/10- Many characters and interesting character backgrounds but most are unessecary except for Allu Arjun as Gana and Aadi as Vairam Dhanush.

Art Direction: 8/10- Excellent action sequence and song locations, very well done.

Costume Design: 5/10- Decent, adds to the characters.

Sound Design: 8/10- Great, pivotal feature of action sequences.

Cinematography: 10/10- Among the movie's technical highlights, astounding camerwork.

Action: 10/10- Major highlight in film, the action ranges from stylish/slow-motion action all the way to fast-paced/raw/intense/emotional violence.

Songs: 4/10- Entertaining and well visualized/composed but often misplaced, interuppting the flow of the movie.

Background Music: 10/10- Powerful bass music is the among the most intense, raw yet stylish background music in Indian film.