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Meaghamann

26 December 2014Tamil2h 19m

What critics are saying

Critical reception for Meaghamann is mixed-to-moderate, with most scores clustering around the 60/100 mark.

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Magizh Thirumeni DirectorS. Thaman MusicS. R. Sathish Kumar Cinematography

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Meagamann (English: Captain of the Ship) is a Tamil action drama film directed by Magizh Thirumeni and produced by Hitesh Jabak.

Critic Consensus

Critical reception for Meaghamann is mixed-to-moderate, with most scores clustering around the 60/100 mark. Critics most commonly praised Magizh Thirumeni's direction and screenplay, noting the film's suspense, intelligence, and plausible narrative construction. The most frequent criticism concerns execution and the lead performance, with some reviewers finding the film unable to fully captivate audiences despite a promising premise, and the climax resolution drawing specific disappointment for being too easy.

7 rated reviews · 4 positive · 2 mixed · 1 negative

Praised: Screenplay's suspense and directionCriticised: Weak execution and lead performance

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Critic Reviews (8)

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Baradwaj RanganTop Critic· The Hindu
Not rated
Meaghamann could have used a more charismatic hero, but it helps that Siva is a grade-A brooder, not given to effusive displays of emotion. Anupama Kumar compensates somewhat as a cop given to declarations like "The game is getting deadlier." Indeed, the director actually makes us believe that Siva is in danger. Given the general invincibility of the hero in our cinema, this is no mean accomplishment — a stretch involving enemies closing in on Siva is particularly well done.
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6.0
Go watch Meaghamann if you are excited by the idea of a serious action film with some style and intelligence. Magizh Thirumeni's screenplay is plausible with the right cinematic liberties.
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MovieCrow Reviewer· MovieCrow
6.0
...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.
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S Saraswathi· Rediff
6.0
With a power-packed screenplay, with enough twists and turns to make your head spin, Magizh Thirumeni's Meaghamann is high on suspense and drama. That coupled with deft direction and good all round performance, makes the film worth watching.
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Bollywood Life· Bollywood Life
6.0
Meaghamann is an almost satisfying action film going by Tamil cinema standards.
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Siddarth Srinivas· CinemaLead
5.0
Meagamann, the undercover gangster fails to be the captain of the ship...
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Meaghamann is another film where the plot is ambitious and paper work is good but falls short in execution. Acting in most parts is acceptable but the film never manages to captivate its audience.
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BookMyShow Team· BookMyShow
4.0
If you are looking for an action-packed film this Christmas, then Meaghamann is worth a watch with friends and family.
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Details

Release Date
26 December 2014
Runtime
2h 19m
Language
Tamil
Genre
Drama

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