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Most Divergent Takes
- Anjaan (2014)3.0 vs TRM 4.8-1.8
- 24 (2016)8.0 vs TRM 6.3+1.7
- Kanithan (2016)6.0 vs TRM 4.9+1.1
- Tharai Thappattai (2016)4.0 vs TRM 5.1-1.1
- Lingaa (2014)7.0 vs TRM 5.9+1.1
24
2016 · MovieCrow · May 2016
Based on the end scenes of what happens to the watch, Vikram kumar is clearly keeping the doors open for spinning the yarn for the second part of 24. The director deserves a pat for drafting a 'Nolanesque' script while keeping the narrative simple and logical within the confines of this concept. This brilliant contraption of a film is a must watch for its deft making and exceptional performances of Suriya.
Manithan
2016 · MovieCrow · Apr 2016
A neat remake of an engaging court drama, Manithan is a job well done from its makers.
Pugazh
2016 · MovieCrow · Mar 2016
Pugazh plays out flatly for the most part. For a film that is supposed to be packed with a certain tension it lacks the fizz.
Pichaikkaran
2016 · MovieCrow · Mar 2016
An average masala churned from an interesting knot, this Pichaikkaran is neither too poor to beg nor too rich to offer.
Kanithan
2016 · MovieCrow · Feb 2016
Sometimes a meal is so hot that you tend to gulp it down even if it is not exactly delicious. This is what saves Kanithan. It is so fast most of the times that some glaring loopholes and deja vu feel does not hurt the film as it would have had it slowed down anytime.
Miruthan
2016 · MovieCrow · Feb 2016
A zombie flick that is right on the money and true to its genre. Well done team Miruthan!!!
Sethupathi
2016 · MovieCrow · Feb 2016
A masala cop flick where the masala is kept at an optimum level. And the best part is that it hardly reminds you of any other film that had its hero don the khakee.
Bangalore Naatkal
2016 · MovieCrow · Feb 2016
A pleasing remake that manages to recreate the essence of the original. A good ride if you haven't watched the original and a decent revisit if otherwise.
Gethu
2016 · MovieCrow · Jan 2016
Gethu tries to project itself as a cool and stylish action thriller. It ends up as a delicious looking meal that actually tastes bland.
Rajini Murugan
2016 · MovieCrow · Jan 2016
Rajini Murugan is a product from a team which precisely knows its strengths. The biggest strength is that the team knows its limitations and never goes fishing into bigger or untested waters. The result is an outing of harmless fun.
Tharai Thappattai
2016 · MovieCrow · Jan 2016
A section of the audience will find Bala's Tharai Thappattai disturbingly repulsive and the rest will find pleasure out of soaking in miseries that Bala unleashes on well-prepared audience. If you identify yourself in the latter category, it is a movie aimed at you. For others in the former category, it will ruin your Pongal festive spirits.
Maalai Nerathu Mayakkam
2016 · MovieCrow · Jan 2016
An intriguing love story for adults but with it's fair share of contrivances to make it all end well. So back to the question in the first paragraph. Guess this would also be a love or hate film for the audience.
Pasanga 2
2015 · MovieCrow · Dec 2015
Despite all the noble intentions and message, Pasanga 2 appears kiddish.
Eetti
2015 · MovieCrow · Dec 2015
Eeti could have been a little more sharper but it definitely is well on target. It gives the fillip to Atharvaa as an action hero. If that was the intention Eeti is a winner.
Thoongaavanam
2015 · MovieCrow · Nov 2015
Thoongavanam keeps you awake. But the intensity is on the wane as the night progresses.
144
2015 · MovieCrow · Nov 2015
144 shows that it's maker has a flair for comedy of the eccentric type. Some fine tuning and Manikandan can make heads turn.
Thani Oruvan
2015 · MovieCrow · Aug 2015
Thani Oruvan marks the welcome of 'version 2' of director Raja. It is possibly the most rewarding experience you would have got from a mainstream Tamil actioner in the recent past.
Naalu Policeum Nalla Irundha Oorum
2015 · MovieCrow · Jul 2015
The crux of NPNO has true potential. A stage like setting and a confused second half pull back NPNO from the heights it could have reached. The end result looks like an ordinary game played on a superb turf.
Papanasam
2015 · MovieCrow · Jul 2015
It is a welcome relief to see an edge-of-the-seat thriller in Tamil without resorting to hurried screenplay, unnatural dialogues, forced characterization, abrupt editing, loud background scores to list a few among many other commercial compromises. The director deserves credit for making a nail-biting crime drama with no action sequences or unwanted songs.
Uttama Villain
2015 · MovieCrow · May 2015
Kamal Haasan alternates between experimental risky movies and low-budget commercial remake movies. The question in audience mind is which category does "Uttama Villain" fall under? In Uttama Villain, The answer is Kamal has blended them both and achieved mixed results.
Kaaki Sattai
2015 · MovieCrow · Mar 2015
Durai Senthilkumar made an impression with his debut Ethir Neechal.The comedy particularly clicked. It was a down to earth film for the most part that turned cinematic only towards the end.But the stakes are different for Kaaki Sattai. Both for him and the hero.
I
2015 · MovieCrow · Jan 2015
Shankar's magic may be missing in his latest edition. However, the movie has enough merits to warrant a watch at the theatres.
Meaghamann
2014 · MovieCrow · Dec 2014
...is an engaging action drama that unfolds with interest. But the ease with which the hero vanquishes his nemesis in the climax leaves you with a half filled stomach.
Kayal
2014 · MovieCrow · Dec 2014
With an excellent first half and a slightly melodramatic second half Kayal is a breezy watch and surely another winner from Prabhu Solomon.
PK
2014 · MovieCrow · Dec 2014
It is rare that a film questions beliefs, especially of a god fearing nation like ours that has million gods smiling on us every single day. It is even rarer that the film does this with a smile on its face, without pontificating and sermonizing. PK does all of this with a flair only Hirani can manage. After Munnabhai, PK is the next buzzword for years to come. All Hail PK!
Lingaa
2014 · MovieCrow · Dec 2014
If you feel the goodwill of Rajini's onscreen character Lingeshwaran help grow the brand aura of real-life Rajini, you know very well the movie has worked on you.
Naaigal Jaakirathai
2014 · MovieCrow · Nov 2014
An interesting premise and a definite welcome addition to the diverse nature of films that has been hitting the screens recently. A little more tightening of the screws and the bark would have been more loud and clear.
Nerungi Vaa Muthamidathe
2014 · MovieCrow · Nov 2014
...provides a rather pleasant journey with very few speed breakers. The problem is that neither the drama soaks us in completely nor the suspense angle, that despite being maintained throughout, brings us to the edge.
Kaththi
2014 · MovieCrow · Oct 2014
The movie deserves a lot of credit for taking a social cause and delivering it sincerely with just the right amount of commercial elements. This is a movie Vijay, AR Murugadoss and entire Kaththi team should be proud of...Go, Watch Kaththi!
Madras
2014 · MovieCrow · Oct 2014
Madras successfully follows the path of realistic commercial genre in Tamil cinema. Madras strongly showcases the calibre of director Pa.Ranjith and his entire team. So, if you are the kind that likes the genre of movies such as Polladhavan and Aadukalam, Madras will be the right one for you. Go check it out.
Yaan
2014 · MovieCrow · Oct 2014
Logic and Yaan are mutually exclusive terms. But that will not be a problem if the film is entertaining enough. Sadly it is not so, barring the pleasing visuals. Replace the second 'a' in the title 'Yaan' with a 'w'and that is what the film offers you.
Amara Kaaviyam
2014 · MovieCrow · Sep 2014
The film is a reflection on how untamed emotions can play havoc. A true blue love story that does not take sides, does not rush through and simply narrates a story and has us involved throughout.
Anjaan
2014 · MovieCrow · Aug 2014
Lingusamy has been producing and distributing a number of gutsy experimental movies in Tamil. However, his Anjaan compensates for the goodwill generated through such numerous movies in the past. It is unfortunate to note that Anjaan may be Suriya's weakest offering in the recent times despite a lot of hard-work.