A socially conscious mass entertainer that earns its big-screen ambitions.
Verdict tier Recommended, most critics liked it, on a scale of Unfavorable, Mixed, Recommended, Exceptional.
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Critic consensus
Critical reception for Dragon is broadly positive, with most reviewers finding it an entertaining and emotionally resonant film. Critics most consistently praised the combination of Pradeep Ranganathan's lead performance and Ashwath Marimuthu's direction, as well as the film's ability to weave a social message about education, unemployment, and moral values into a commercially appealing package. The final act drew particular attention for elevating the film beyond conventional mass entertainers. The most common criticism was that the film leans heavily preachy in its messaging, and a few reviewers noted it only partially hits its marks.
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Dragon is a film about moral values. It is an attempt to redefine heroism as nobility rather than success. The last act of the movie elevates it from being a normal commercial entertainer to a higher moral plane, which is seldom visited by such 'mass movies'.
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Ashwath Marimuthu’s second outing is also a fun, emotional, and fully charged ride.
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Pradeep Ranganathan-Ashwath Marimuthu's film is masterfully crafted by clever writing & impactful performances
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With a terrific Pradeep Ranganathan in the lead, director Ashwath Marimuthu and his team have delivered a heavily preachy yet immensely entertaining film that knows its audience. Dragon is a film that is all heart, and uses all its smartness to keep us engaged, and even pull the rug from under our feet.
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...a fun film that stresses the importance of education and second chances in life. The film hits the right notes, mostly.
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Dragon is an engaging, entertaining film that combines humor with a coming-of-age redemption story, though it may require viewers to overlook certain glorifications and problematic elements.
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Dragon is a film that is fun and entertaining with an underlying social message that is important at this point in time. Director Ashwath Marimuthu and Pradeep Ranganathan have aced this outing.
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Dragon is a thoroughly entertaining dramedy about a boy-next-door, and it also features an imperfect hero who learns a thing or two about doing the right thing. It's the sweet spot between the sensibilities of Pradeep and Ashwath, capturing the zeitgeist with a modern take on stories that need to be told at a time when unemployment, social media-driven envy, and a general sense of dissatisfaction have gripped the youth.
Credits
Pradeep RanganathanD. Raghavan 'Dragon'
Anupama ParameswaranKeerthi
Kayadu LoharPallavi Parasuram
MysskinMayilvahanan
Gautham Vasudev MenonVale Kumar
K. S. RavikumarParasuram
George MariyanDhanapal
Indumathi ManigandanChithra Dhanapal
VJ SiddhuAnbu
Harshath KhanVetri 'Kutty Dragon'
P.L. ThenappanThenappan
Deepa ShankarMaid
Sujatha Babu RameshPallavi's Mother
IvanaHarini Mayilvahanan
SnehaDoctor
Ashwath MarimuthuGowtham
SandyHostel Warden
Anveshi JainSherin Gowtham
Bjorn SurraoMark
Gopika RameshAnjana
Aruljothi ArockiarajDragon's co-worker
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