AVAN IVAN MOVIE REVIEW

                        Review by : Behindwoods Review Board 

Starring: Arya, Vishal, Madhu Shalini, Janani Iyer Direction: BalaMusic: Yuvan Shankar RajaProduction: Kalpathi S Agoram, Kalpathi S Ganesh, Kalpathi S S Bala’s highbrow emotional dramas have gained critical acclaims from all ends and actors being a part of such films have felt it as a blissful opportunity that takes them at a jet-speed progression in their career graph. Of course, Sethu, Nanda, Pithamaghan and Naan Kadavul have been the ample evidences that gave a major break for the actors Vikram, Suriya and Arya. Naturally, the surprising look of Vishal as a squint-eyed lad made it clear that the actor is one to go through the process this time and so is Arya, who has already experienced the Midas-touch of Bala with Naan Kadavul. In Avan Ivan, Bala does not go far from his usual paradigm as he sticks ardently to the formulas of his previous movies. However at the same time, the filmmaker seems to have opted for a slightly different climax from his previous movies. Set in backdrops of Theni, Avan Ivan is about the relationship between two boisterously playful half-brothers Walter (Vishal) and Kumbudren Saamy (Arya) who are like poles apart constantly involved in nagging but are still fond of each other, and a Zamindar (GM Kumar). Although we have the signature as ‘A Film By Bala’ during final credits, it’s worth mentioning that the film completely belongs to Vishal. His power-packed performance leaves us astonished. Thanks to Bala for travelling into unknown territories of Vishal’s panorama. The actor is in stark contrast from his previous films and if you’re curiously looking out for his best shots, it starts right from his introduction song, where he shakes his legs dressed up like a woman. But the ultimate master-stroke is where he exhibits Navarasas on the podium as he walks away carrying great appreciations for nine different facial expressions. Not to miss his breathtaking action sequences, it is much evident that he must have gone through toilsome moments for these sequences. Unlike Vishal, Arya doesn’t have much scope over performance, but manages to remain under spotlights with his rib-tickling comedy tracks and dialogue delivery. His rollicking behaviorism throughout the film and reaction to an unbearable shock during climax are clap-worthy moments. The versatile filmmaker-actor G.M. Kumar as the world-weary Zamindar steals the show with his effortless performance. The scene where he expresses his anger towards Vishal and Arya is a sample. G.M Kumar also joins the list of very few actors who dared to go bare in films. It’s too ludicrous to see smart girls falling for the unrespectable guys and is so disappointing to have an intellectual filmmaker delineating such characters. Janani Iyer and Madhu Shalini do not have much to do and yesteryear actress Ambika exerts her proficient act as a mom, who smokes beedi and demands her son to save up some liquor for night. The writing, which lets down the movie big time, turns out to be erroneous, as the screenplay remains vague and directionless. One could literally become puzzled and impatient over the proceeding of the story until a twist that appears only during last 30minutes of the movie. On the technical front, Arthur Wilson’s cinematography carries rich flavors, and the exotic locations of Theni are a visual treat. Disappointing to see few promising tracks - ‘Avanpathi’ and ‘Oru Malayoram’ missing in the movie. Yuvan’s background score does influence the visuals with violin, veena and strings being well orchestrated. Overall, Avan Ivan remains as a package of brilliant performances by actors, but stumbles halfway down with its writing.

Ra One digitally in two avatars

Not the avatars which you think… We are referring to the different aspects in which Shah Rukh Khan’s most ambitious project ‘Ra.One’ will be presented. Buzz is that the much anticipated superhero flick is being considered to be released in two versions – ‘Bada Ra.One’ and ‘Chhota Ra.One’. Sounds interesting? Then read on… According to sources, ‘Bada Ra.One’ will be a typical, full length commercial version, targeted at general audience and that will run for 120 minutes including songs and dance sequences. While, ‘Chhota Ra.One’, the smaller version of 90 minutes, will be sans songs and said to be re-edited version. This will have added action and visual FX sequences in 3D which will attract the young audience. And this one is heard to release post the full length 2D version. Recently production house Prime Focus Technologies successfully brought out the 90 secs promo in 3D format and after watching it SRK and director Anubhav Sinha were quite impressed. Following this, Shah Rukh is confident in making ‘Ra.One’ film in 3D, but currently he is in discussion mode and wants to be clear of every aspect. “We need about 60 to 70 days to turn all the sequences into 3D. If we are ready with what we want on time, after handing over the VFX to Prime Focus, I will convert parts of Ra.One into 3D, but not the entire film,” quoted Shah Rukh to sources.

Arya gives it up for Vishal

Jun 18, 2011 Arya is happy that Avan Ivan has got a good opening and talked about the hardship he and Vishal had to undergo during making of the film. The star said that it was Vishal who had to suffer a lot during the making of Avan Ivan and he really pitied him for sporting the lens and playing squint-eyed for nearly 250 days. Arya said that it is no mean feat to play squint-eyed when a person has normal eyes. He said that though he knew that this particular role would fetch him rave reviews and accolades, he decided to forsake the role for Vishal, his best buddy in real life.

Rajinikanth promises to complete Rana

He promises to complete ‘Rana'

Rajinikanth CHENNAI: Addressing fans for the first time after being discharged from hospital in Singapore where he was undergoing treatment, actor Rajinikanth affirmed that his goal would now be to entertain them. He promised that he would appear in the K.S. Ravikumar film ‘Rana'. “I have no words to thank you,” he said in a handwritten note released to the media on Saturday, after apologising for not having spoken to fans earlier. In his characteristic enigmatic manner, he spoke of the practice of tossing a coin to determine who would play first. In the game that he had to play recently, the world's top specialists and the latest medical technology were on one side, while his fans and their prayers were on the other. He expressed his (100 per cent) belief that it was the prayers that finally saved him. “You have showed the world how many people are fond of Rajini. If I am recovering now, it is because of all the love you people have showered on me. It is because you have considered me as a brother, a friend, as one in the family, and prayed for me.” “I will never forget your love…” the note in Tamil said. “When I put pen to paper words elude me.” Rajinikanth also mentioned that his first couple of calls had been to Chief Minister Jayalalithaa, who assured him of all support and help, and to his “friend” and former Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi. The actor had been hospitalised a couple of times in Isabel Hospital and, later, was admitted to Sri Ramachandra Medical Centre before he left for Singapore with his family for treatment. It was said then that he had a lung infection and problems with kidney. Printer friendly page Send this article to Friends by E-Mail

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