Vedhalam (2015)
As many of you know by now that this is a pure revenge oriented film. Well the theme might sound interesting but the script ended up as yet another movie with routine story-line as of a cliche overall. Let me start with negatives of this film. First half of the movie is so terrible and very sluggish , Antagonist introduction at opening scene is very bad and i am still not sure why such scenes are volunteerly made with Foreigners as either bodyguards or SWAT team just to give a different feel to it , i would rather say if they could give same importance to script and other important factors in the movie. Dubbing of most characters were terrible especially Shruthi voice felt like banging head onto a wall or jumping over a running train , Seems she still not learnt lesson from Puli movie or may be these all damages done even before that but whatever be it her voice is like scraping a scalp over a rusted iron which is yet another total disappointment. Dialogues at first half had too many messages or quotes which could have been reduced and also unwanted scene placements or forcefully induced comedy tracks could have been avoided which would have helped the screenplay greatly but it failed miserably.Shruthi hassan role i feel is not even needed in this film but just placed here and there for few unneeded songs and for assisting film extension.
Another core disappointment is the music which is so awkward for such a movie. Most of songs are not even audible and worst to listen even with the visuals which is clearly a let down here. Editing in this film should have been taken a little more attention as some linear cuts were deliberately made without the sequence completion and i noticed at many places the scenes or songs will just abruptly been cut and moved to next scene with no much continuity feel.Lakshmi menon acting was okay but still her dumb face expression or especially that Bengali traditional look was terrible to watch, may be directors should start considering not to do a closeup shots which is very disgusting at times. But apart from that her character is a key role in this film and she did it well.When showing flashback of a powerful don then the expectation is that the director should allow the character to build that environment around him, somewhat i felt there was a rush and not much detailing done to the vedhalam character which i feel the reason could be the wasted frames in first half which could have been trimmed.
Coming to the positive side of the film , its Ajith & ajith only. What a performance he had delivered in this movie carrying entire burden in his shoulder. With a unique body language his vedhalam Character lived up to it which is top notch to watch. Interval block was goosebumps and also there are many scenes in the film which will make you jump out of the seat even without your realization. Second half is the lifeline of this film with ajiths Mass look which is a key element to this entire movie. He had tweaked his acting a little bit and in this movie the way he carries himself with a different expressions in his face , what to say its just a virtual treat to any kind of audience. Anirudh might have spoiled the music tracks but somehow the BGM worked well at most and at some they were just mind-blowing awesome.Stunts were very good too especially the stunt with second brother was supercool which some different angle cam shots they were just dazzling Movie might not be one of best films of ajith but his character which be one of his best always but no doubt this movie will be a box office hit and a good commercial entertainer.
Definitely this film is worth watching for any type of audience but for his fans this will a big treat to Diwali . no doubt about it. I liked this film a lot not for anything else but for ajith alone and at times such commercial movies we tend to like for the actors alone , i dont think its wrong neither i have no problems in accepting i liked it because of ajith performance only. Just a little patience at first off and if you can surpass it then you will be surprised with whats in store on later half. A perfect movie for Diwali not to be missed by any and can sure be engaged with friends and family. Have fun watching. This is just my opinion only and chances others may have a entirely different view on it.Cheers
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