Ayalaan

“Ayalaan is an engaging children's sci-fi movie that soars thanks to its impressive VFX and fun storytelling, with director R Ravikumar dialing up the pace effectively despite a predictable opening half.”

“The scene transitions doesn't happen in a smooth manner, the villain doesn't seem deadly enough, and some of the moments in the second half, like a chase on a highway (even AR Rahman's score is generic here) and the climax, could have done with a bit more punch. But right when things seem to be getting a bit underwhelming, we get moments that are pretty exciting to longer too much on the things that don't work.”

“...the film suffers because of a weak screenplay”

“The laughs in this sci-fi comedy are sparse and few, much like the good ideas.”

“It’s finally time for Chennai to mark its first cinematic alien visit, but this is no ET”

“Despite the flaws, Sivakarthikeyan's alien movie is a fun timepass. The Sivakarthikeyan-starrer will appeal to adults and kids looking to spend their time with a family entertainer.”

“Unlike his first film, which is worth visiting again thanks to some clever surprises wrapped in an engaging drama, it's doubtful if the director's sophomore film Ayalaan will endure the test of time, as it's risk-free and consciously family-friendly. Ayalaan's world might seem too simplistic in today's age of unceasing imagination, with a straightforward template while dealing with a sci-fi movie that thrived a decade ago.”