naresh prana
02-06-13, 07:02 AM
What makes a good cinema….? Whether a good story or a tuff screenplay or a grandeur presentation? A sensible cinema should be a perfect gourmet with all the above ingredients cooked up in balancing proportions. Vijay starrer Thupakki is made up with the similar recipe which ultimately stands out to be a perfect meal for the cine goers.
Movies on the Indian Army, terrorism are not novel in their way of depiction in the Indian cinema; but what makes Thupakki a preferable watch? There were many things that kept the pace of the movie pushing throughout its length. Every craft was just more than being perfect.
Thupakki is the story of a captain Jagadish (Vijay) of the Indian army. The story sets up in Mumbai while the protagonist visits his family for a vacation. Story races up when the hero suspects some terrorist activities happening around; and finally the movie wraps up with the good winning over the bad. Though the story has no novelty on a whole the director injects the concept of “sleeper cells” into the script which appeals to be fresh.
From the beginning the director ensures to keep his narration crisp and taut enough. After the debacle of his previous (7am arivu)Murugadoss seems to be back to his senses and handled the project with utmost care. Not forgetting the havoc created at the box office by the poor screenplay of 7am arivu, this time he tightened up the laces of the screenplay and weaved it tight with a couple of knots (twists). His effort made the narration nail biting for the audience to glue their asses to the cushions for 165 minutes.
In spite of being introduced by a stalwart like Shankar, Vijay couldn’t establish himself in Tollywood with his former film. But this time he ensures to make a better market for himself. As a young and charming army officer he did a convincing job. Kajal was restricted to a pool of scenes and songs that added humour and glamour respectively. Vidyuth Jamwal who played the role of clever antagonist is just ok. He hasn’t much to offer. The important aspect of the film is its high technicalities. Icons like Santhosh Sivan (cinematography) and Sreekar Prasad (editor) cultivated the movie to look more grand and gripping enough.
Harris jayaraj rather delivered some peppy numbers this time than sticking himself to melody. Except a couple of songs most of them were party numbers. They were just average. Choreography was not extra ordinary. It just filled in the space. But Harris offered a hair raising BGM for the movie. Throughout the movie the BGM constantly evokes our interest and easily pulls our attention into the happenings of the story. Exceptional work it was.
Despite being a perfect watch the movie has a couple of flaws of its own. To be candid;
The climax appears to be unpleasing when the ruthless terrorist asks the hero to share his “last wish” before killing him and proceeds to drag on sometime with an unnecessary fight. In comparison with the wit and intelligence of the narration from the initial stage, the climax appears stupid.
The movie lacks good music. Songs are mere waste. For a power packed thriller like this one a couple of songs can be freely chopped off.
In spite of its minor misfits the movie still remains to be a point-blank action thriller which out stands one’s expectations. It’s certainly a tribute to the Indian army. To deliver the ending note I would say “I am waiting…..” for more sensible and gripping thrillers yet to come in the Indian cinema like Thupakki.
Movies on the Indian Army, terrorism are not novel in their way of depiction in the Indian cinema; but what makes Thupakki a preferable watch? There were many things that kept the pace of the movie pushing throughout its length. Every craft was just more than being perfect.
Thupakki is the story of a captain Jagadish (Vijay) of the Indian army. The story sets up in Mumbai while the protagonist visits his family for a vacation. Story races up when the hero suspects some terrorist activities happening around; and finally the movie wraps up with the good winning over the bad. Though the story has no novelty on a whole the director injects the concept of “sleeper cells” into the script which appeals to be fresh.
From the beginning the director ensures to keep his narration crisp and taut enough. After the debacle of his previous (7am arivu)Murugadoss seems to be back to his senses and handled the project with utmost care. Not forgetting the havoc created at the box office by the poor screenplay of 7am arivu, this time he tightened up the laces of the screenplay and weaved it tight with a couple of knots (twists). His effort made the narration nail biting for the audience to glue their asses to the cushions for 165 minutes.
In spite of being introduced by a stalwart like Shankar, Vijay couldn’t establish himself in Tollywood with his former film. But this time he ensures to make a better market for himself. As a young and charming army officer he did a convincing job. Kajal was restricted to a pool of scenes and songs that added humour and glamour respectively. Vidyuth Jamwal who played the role of clever antagonist is just ok. He hasn’t much to offer. The important aspect of the film is its high technicalities. Icons like Santhosh Sivan (cinematography) and Sreekar Prasad (editor) cultivated the movie to look more grand and gripping enough.
Harris jayaraj rather delivered some peppy numbers this time than sticking himself to melody. Except a couple of songs most of them were party numbers. They were just average. Choreography was not extra ordinary. It just filled in the space. But Harris offered a hair raising BGM for the movie. Throughout the movie the BGM constantly evokes our interest and easily pulls our attention into the happenings of the story. Exceptional work it was.
Despite being a perfect watch the movie has a couple of flaws of its own. To be candid;
The climax appears to be unpleasing when the ruthless terrorist asks the hero to share his “last wish” before killing him and proceeds to drag on sometime with an unnecessary fight. In comparison with the wit and intelligence of the narration from the initial stage, the climax appears stupid.
The movie lacks good music. Songs are mere waste. For a power packed thriller like this one a couple of songs can be freely chopped off.
In spite of its minor misfits the movie still remains to be a point-blank action thriller which out stands one’s expectations. It’s certainly a tribute to the Indian army. To deliver the ending note I would say “I am waiting…..” for more sensible and gripping thrillers yet to come in the Indian cinema like Thupakki.