The aftermath of the Dasavatharam review

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I must say that I wrote this review of Dasavatharam just after coming back from the movie, so I put spilt all my pent up emotions.

Now, after a few comments and a couple of other reviews, I will say this: Kamal has tried real hard to make a completely different film, with subtle sub-plots woven together by a much debated theory; but, in this quest, he was sadly let down by makeup, graphics and over-ambitious dialogues. Not to mention American accents, which will least convince my friends and I given our geographical location.

In my review I questioned the reasoning for the initial 12th century scenes, only to learn later that the sinking of the idol was to play a role in the tsunami(notwithstanding the fact that the earthquake took place far far away, a correlation to the butterfly effect). Even then, the tempo and tone set in the initial scenes were lost as the film progressed.

Next are the scenes and events that each character causes in helping the main Kamal to escape and keep the vial from getting into evil hands. These I would say are more of chance, which we come across in every other movie, rather than any theory specifically.

How could the film have been better? I can bring forth Michael Madan Kamarajan, which involved 4 mirrored roles, a rip-roaring comedy track and excellent direction, given the task of simultaneously showcasing 4 images in the days before computer graphics. Kamal himself has done, and is undoubtedly the mainstay of the film.

Comparing Dasa and this film, I feel pained to think not how Kamal has screwed the film, but how grand Dasa could have been. Had all the chips fallen into place, including a tighter screenplay, the film would have been much, much better.

This film will play out well to the common man; not so much to the others who can call out the flaws.

Given the talent Kamal has shown, in his fabulous adaptability, I only demand this of him: another Dasavatharam with a better crew, with probably the planning of a la Shankar.

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June 17, 2008 | Filed Under Uncategorized 

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9 Responses to “The aftermath of the Dasavatharam review”

  1. raj on June 18th, 2008 5:05 am

    You got it wrong Buddy. Despite some flaws, The movie actually rocks. Its an attempt to reach world standards and has been the best so far in indian film history in areas of graphics, comedy and fights. Please see the good side of dasavatharam

  2. Ganesh on June 18th, 2008 7:56 am

    better go & watch the Movie again…

  3. Ganesh on June 18th, 2008 7:57 am

    Buddy…Wat do u expect from Dasavathar… There must be 10 Kamals mixing up & creating Comedy ??? Come On man ! lets grow Up ! Dasa is Rocking ! Cheers NIITIANS !

  4. Deepak on June 18th, 2008 9:11 am

    Hi buddy (ganesh) you are abstly.. right I do agree with Kamal Its an attempt to reach world standards and has been the best so far in indian film history in areas of graphics, comedy and fights. As u said lets grow Up guys

    Dasa is Rocking

  5. sent on June 20th, 2008 12:12 am

    Good review.
    There’s seems to be always someone commenting about Kamal’s acting when replying to a review. It’s a given guys… Kamal is the best in India. Let’s move on. There is no point in having immense talent in a movie if everything else around is a let down. That’s what’s happened here. Plastic makeup, poor graphics, poor screenplay and boring direction.
    To me Kamal would be a far greater (read more popular) star if he used other talented people in his movie. Specialists in screenplay and dialogue would have given him more time to concentrate on his screen presence. Replying less on make up would be good for him (especially when he has such great body language to deliver).
    Kamal must also acknowledge the crowds intelligence when he thinks of a script or story. Effort is good but without going all the way its of no use. As they say in tamil - u cannot jump half a well.
    I hope his next movie is better. Good luck to him.

  6. Sridhar on June 22nd, 2008 2:46 pm

    You will be better off if you avoid this movie. Good acting by that man but not connecting to the common man like SS. What a waste in D.

  7. raghu on June 24th, 2008 12:52 am

    Movie is JUNK JUNK JUNK JUNK JUNK JUNK JUNK n JUNK .

    except for the fist 15 mins, its not worth the time n money. Avoid the movie.

  8. sarika on July 14th, 2008 7:16 pm

    Junkest movie you could ever imagine. Not sure
    it will be get watched till the end even if
    you put it on the internet for free!

    Do not waster your time and money.

    Sari

  9. Shruthi Hassan on August 8th, 2008 5:13 pm

    Very Honest review. I loved reading this more than the movie itself. Dad could’ve done better! Hope he does in future!

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