Movie Review: Aadhavan
Aadhavan is a typical KS Ravikumar movie that aims to provide a wholesome entertainment with action, comedy, sentiment, romance, music and masala. While there is no doubt that the movie has the potential to be a clean entertainment, it also has a few flaws that could mar the overall impact of the flick.
The basic premise of the movie is quite interesting. Aadhavan (Suriya) is a professional assassin, sharp shooter, jet setter, and high flyer. Suriya’s precision in shooting brings him a big assignment, which would get him crores. A judge, who is about to table his findings on a sensational case is the target. Aadhavan shoots him but the bullet misses and the judge survives.
Aadhavan, with huge money and reputation at stake, vows to complete the job at any cost. The rest of the movie tells you how he goes about the mission amidst a lot of drama.
Meanwhile, you get to see Saroja Devi and her grand daughter Nayanthara. You also get to see Vadivelu and Late Murali providing some hilarious moments. Suriya and Ramesh Kanna join them only add fun to the fare. Watch the movie to find out what connection this episode has with the main issue.
Though the movie starts off well with a thrilling element and continues to entertain with humour, the narrative gets stuck in the middle and hence the movie looses the grip halfway through. The events do move at a steady pace but it proves to be inadequate in the final count with the unimaginative climax flattering to deceive.
One honestly fees that the magic expected in the combination of a successful director and a sensational young star is somehow missing. Ravikumar has exploited the talents of Suriya but he has failed to up the ante to make the fare a distinctive one. And some of the flaws in the script are difficult to digest.
The placement of songs proves to be a speed breaker. The song ‘Dekho Dekho’ could have been avoided. ‘Yaeno Panithulli’ and ‘Hasili Fisili’ have rich visuals and attractive tunes.
Aadhavan should be applauded for its technical brilliance. Portraying Suriya as a 10 year old boy is praise worthy though the graphics work here is not up to the mark. R Ganesh’s camerawork has made the songs spectacular.
Suriya handles the not so challenging role with amazing ease. He excels in action with his astonishing efforts and commitment. Nayanthara sans glamour looks fresh. Saroja Devi, appearing on screen after 12 years, brings in her trade mark charm. Murali is authoritative in what is sadly his last film. Anandh Babu, who shakes a leg in the opening song, defies age.
It is Vadivelu who comes out flying colours amidst a horde of talented actors. He brings vibrance every time he appears on screen.
Aadhavan has all the ingredients to entertain you despite some flaws in its narration.
Oct 18, 2009
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