JILLA (2014) TAMIL MOVIE REVIEW

UNDERDEVELOPED JILLA!!!

PRODUCER: R.B CHOUDARY

DIRECTOR: R. T NEASON

STAR CAST: MOHANLAL, VIJAY, KAJAL AGGARWAL, SAMPATH, MAHAT

MUSIC: D. IMMAN

Jilla is a magnum opus from the one of the leading producer R.B Choudary, with 2 biggest superstars in leading cast, what else required for a huge hype and expectations. But every expectation turned into disappointment and film fails to impress big time. Vijay was back on track after back to back hits and Mohanlal after Drishyam, when both come together in one screen lot more is expected. After not so successful debut in “Muruga” in 2007 its his second venture and yes huge burden on his shoulder to direct two big icons. Not an easy task though he could not make an impact in JILLA.

Jilla is a action drama film which also had some humorous situations and the song and dance filled in between just to make it as cpmplete masala entertainer for a festival season. The plot of movie is done to death formulaic don, his family and a traitor kind of Godfather inspired and indianised story that we have heard over and over again. Nothing new offered to us. Movie is over 3 hours in length and many song and poor comedy scenes incorporated in the name of masala. 

Film starts of well in the flashback and character introduction and after 20 min into movie there is nothing much happening. Then movie simply drags and many unwanted scenes happening till climax. Only Vijay’s character got major role and all the other actors had only some minor scenes. Mohanlal’s character is wasted because of poor writing. Only his acting is the plus point of the movie otherwise it would have been a dud. Comedy track from Suri was not up to the mark. Kajal limited to the dance sequences.

Camera work was stylish, so as the stunt sequences. Music from D.Imman was the biggest plus point for the movie. But movie fails in the writing and direction. Theme music was electrifying and the BGM rocked. Songs were above average. Choreography was good.

                                                      JILLA MOVIE TRAILER HD

Verdict : Very Average!!!

SPECIAL 26 (2013) HINDI MOVIE REVIEW

‘Asli Power toh Script Main Hoti Hai’ ;)

Special 26 had huge expectation because of the director neeraj pandey, his directorial debut a Wednesday won critical acclaim and box office battle. He did not disappoint this time either. In fact he has generated huge expectation for his future ventures. 

Special 26 is crime heist comedy movie. And devoid of any bollywood masala.

The film starts with a relatively slow pace. The introduction of manoj bajpai shifts the gear and movie pick up the pace from here. The lead actors akshay and anupam kher played their character very naturally and both were in superb form. Manoj bajpai  delivers solid performance as usual. Other actors did their part well.

The movies story set in late 80’s. the art department and camera men worked realy hard, that can be seen in each and every scene. BGM and music was apt but nothing extra ordinary. And importantly kudo’s to the casting. They did spot on casting. Each and every actor appearing for smallest role did their part neatly, which is very rare in the Indian movies.

Story and screenplay was sharp and racy in the 2^nd half. The romance track and song sequences of akshay and kajal aggarwal was unneccassary. Which slowed down the racy screenplay a bit.

Dialogues were funny and the suspence element was predictable still movie entertains you till last minute. Second half of movie was far better when compared to the little slower first half. The climax was brilliant.

Instead of so called masala movies and their sequels and remakes, we deserve a sequel to this nicely made movie.

Verdict : a decent entertainer, don’t miss it. 

                                 Special 26 - Trailor (HD) 

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