What can can i say about Sivaji / MG Ravichandran (MGR)...... MGR in Sivaji steals the thunder from Sivaji in Sivaji - Confusing - go and watch the movie....
Superstand Rajnikant's latest mega release is a good attempt at bringing to light the black money laundering that happens in India, which has been causing a serious divide amongst the rich and the poor. But the treatment meted out to the story leaves a lot to be desired. I somehow feel that Sankar just got this one horribly wrong. Sankar is confused in his presentation of the concept. He ends up neither doing justice to the story nor to the great talents of Superstar Rajnikant. The end result is a hotch botch film, which one can only endure for our beloved and revered Rajnikant.
The first half actually is a drag. The first half is full of meaningless comedy. To be frank, its an overdose of meaningless comedy. Usually Rajni's movies have high packed action and energy. The comedy is well spread across the movie and comes in the right doses to keep the audiences hooked on. There are times when Vivek has you in splits with his great sense of comedy and Rajni for sure chips in with his best effort.
The second half expecantly gathers pace and this is whenour beloved Rajni comes into his own. Great dialogue deliveries (chumma adhirudhille) and his trademark stunts with the chewing gum, the coin, the sunshades and his tap on his bald head as MGR just leaves you in frenzy. The second half kicks on quite well and the pace keeps you intrigued till the end. The only glitch being Rajni's tiresome legs while he runs or dances. They are too evident in the movie. Most of the fight sequences have Rajni running and they make for a poor reflection on his current physical endurance levels. Sankar could have made the stunts a bit more static and glossy. Rajni is not growing younger with each passing day and the audiences as well as the directors need to understand that. His trademark tumkas also look a bit out of place and again the age is evident when he tries to shake a leg or two. But give it to Rajni, with all these constraints, he still manages to give his best and one cannot argue on that. Hats off to you Talaivar!!!!
Music by ARR is great - as usual. The songs are well picturised. One of the standpoints of the movie is the great make up done to Rajni. He looks great and trust me MGR in Sivaji will blow your mind away.
I think the delay in releasing the film caused great hype and expectations of the movie. Had it been a normal in time release, i am sure the expectations could have been more controlled and the hype too. With such high expectations and hype on "Sivaji", i expected it to be potboiler of a movie. The fact that it dint turn out to be one left me disappointed.
This was the first Rajnikant movie i was watching in chennai (basically from bangalore and have watched most of his movies on tv or theatres here). I wanted to feel and experience the frenzy surrounding the Superstar himself and i was not disappointed. It was a memorable experience watching "Sivaji - The Boss" in Chennai.
I just wished this film was as good as a Baasha or a Padayappa or any other mega hits of Rajni.....
This movie is a must watch for all Rajni fans. Watching it again and again and again will depend on how one feels after coming out of the theatre.
Monday, June 18, 2007
Saturday, June 2, 2007
Honky Conky........
Bangalore's most talked claim to fame are the traffic jams that commuters like me and other bangaloreans face very often!!!!! Peak hours are quite terrible with traffic moving at snails pace. What would take 15 minutes normally takes anywhere between 30 to 45 minutes during the peak hours (8:30 AM - 11:00AM & 6:00PM to 8:00 PM).
What makes these traffic jams quite hard to endure are the constant honking of the frustrated commuter. The commuter finds honking his vehicle's horns as a convenient way of venting his frustration and anger - Not that it helps in reducing the frustration in any way. My honking may cause frustration to you and the loop is just endless. The stress that one endures during the traffic hours do take a toll on oneself.
Most of the days, given my temper (the least said the best), i end up coming to the office in the most wretched of moods cursing the "Audacious" autorickshaw driver or the "Careless"cab driver or the "Bold & Bloody" BMTC driver or the "Terrible" Traffic Cop who would do nothing to apply his common sense in handling tight congestions.
Let me get back to my "Honking Horn" & its tale. I feel Honking is a hazardous addiction which one can ill afford to catch on to. I as any other commuter use my horn to indicate my presence as a key stake holder in the traffic. I use my honk to indicate my superiority in terms of intention in overtaking a not so fast bike or rick. I also use my honk at times as a good source of enjoyment, honking myself to glory to the total amazement of the bystanders or fellow commuters. I use it at my will at places where in i deem it necessary and where i feel its worthwhile to honk (apart from the exception at times where i just intend to have some fun).
My problem started / ended (depends on how you look at it) the day my honky went conky a month and half ago. The first few days were absolute nightmare, as i was renderred helpless without the horn. I was wondering how will i now overtake or even move around generally without the horn. I wanted to get it repaired the very next day, but for some reason have not been able to get it done till today.
No Regrets..... Trust me i do not regret having not got my horn fixed till date. I have learnt few great lessons in terms of handling traffic better in bangalore. I have become compassionate towards other commuters and i respect them for whatever and whoever they are. There were days when i used to go behind a reckless rick driver honking my horn, overtaking him and giving him a piece of my mind in the most obtrusive of languages. Now, i just ignore him and smile at his and the passenger's plight and pray for their safety.
The compassion towards fellow commuters has made me patient. I am quite fine today to let go an onrushing BMTC bus or a Cabbie. I also have cut down the unnecesaary frills from my driving (like overtaking from left or trying to hurry down a narrow path with a loud honk). This has lead to me driving safe and reaching my office with a sincere smile. I have now started to enjoy the traffic in Bangalore, as i see different characters in the jam. Each one trying to outsmart, outwit the other in this rate race to perish faster (either through an accident or a stress related disease).
This has lead to an increase in the productivity at my workplace!!!!! I am more happy and content and have established a positive perspective towards life. Ignore what irritates you and be compassionate towards others, be it traffic or workplace or life in general.
I will get my Honking Horn fixed this week, but will make sure i use it judiciously.
Three cheers to the Conked Honk that taught me great lessons of life..........
What makes these traffic jams quite hard to endure are the constant honking of the frustrated commuter. The commuter finds honking his vehicle's horns as a convenient way of venting his frustration and anger - Not that it helps in reducing the frustration in any way. My honking may cause frustration to you and the loop is just endless. The stress that one endures during the traffic hours do take a toll on oneself.
Most of the days, given my temper (the least said the best), i end up coming to the office in the most wretched of moods cursing the "Audacious" autorickshaw driver or the "Careless"cab driver or the "Bold & Bloody" BMTC driver or the "Terrible" Traffic Cop who would do nothing to apply his common sense in handling tight congestions.
Let me get back to my "Honking Horn" & its tale. I feel Honking is a hazardous addiction which one can ill afford to catch on to. I as any other commuter use my horn to indicate my presence as a key stake holder in the traffic. I use my honk to indicate my superiority in terms of intention in overtaking a not so fast bike or rick. I also use my honk at times as a good source of enjoyment, honking myself to glory to the total amazement of the bystanders or fellow commuters. I use it at my will at places where in i deem it necessary and where i feel its worthwhile to honk (apart from the exception at times where i just intend to have some fun).
My problem started / ended (depends on how you look at it) the day my honky went conky a month and half ago. The first few days were absolute nightmare, as i was renderred helpless without the horn. I was wondering how will i now overtake or even move around generally without the horn. I wanted to get it repaired the very next day, but for some reason have not been able to get it done till today.
No Regrets..... Trust me i do not regret having not got my horn fixed till date. I have learnt few great lessons in terms of handling traffic better in bangalore. I have become compassionate towards other commuters and i respect them for whatever and whoever they are. There were days when i used to go behind a reckless rick driver honking my horn, overtaking him and giving him a piece of my mind in the most obtrusive of languages. Now, i just ignore him and smile at his and the passenger's plight and pray for their safety.
The compassion towards fellow commuters has made me patient. I am quite fine today to let go an onrushing BMTC bus or a Cabbie. I also have cut down the unnecesaary frills from my driving (like overtaking from left or trying to hurry down a narrow path with a loud honk). This has lead to me driving safe and reaching my office with a sincere smile. I have now started to enjoy the traffic in Bangalore, as i see different characters in the jam. Each one trying to outsmart, outwit the other in this rate race to perish faster (either through an accident or a stress related disease).
This has lead to an increase in the productivity at my workplace!!!!! I am more happy and content and have established a positive perspective towards life. Ignore what irritates you and be compassionate towards others, be it traffic or workplace or life in general.
I will get my Honking Horn fixed this week, but will make sure i use it judiciously.
Three cheers to the Conked Honk that taught me great lessons of life..........
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