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Pasanga 2

24 December 2015Tamil2h 7mPart 2 of the Pasanga series
ComedyDramaFamily
out of 10
Mixedlukewarm or divided
Monk Score · 5 critic reviews

Good-hearted children's film let down by heavy-handed school messaging.

Verdict tier Mixed, lukewarm or divided, on a scale of Unfavorable, Mixed, Recommended, Exceptional.

  • Praised: Child actors' natural dialogues
  • Criticised: Preachy, heavy-handed messaging

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Critical reception for Pasanga 2 is mixed, with reviewers acknowledging its good intentions as a family film centered on children but divided on its execution. Several critics praised the natural performances and dialogues from the child actors, and the film is broadly seen as a worthwhile production effort from Suriya. However, a recurring criticism is that the film becomes overly preachy in delivering its message about schools, at the expense of entertainment and a more organic focus on the children's lives. A few reviewers also noted a sense of pretentiousness and a kiddish quality that undercut its impact.

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Critic reviews (5)

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  1. Sify

    Film review ·

    Pasanga 2 is a neat family entertainer and is a must watch for both parents and current generation kids.

  3. Rediff

    Film review ·

    ...there are several innocently uttered dialogues from the mouth of little children that hit you hard and leave you feeling guilty. This is Suriya's second production after the successful 36 Vayadhinile and he definitely has another winner in his hands.

  4. India

    Film review ·

    The film goes a tad overboard in making a point about schools and in the process becomes too preachy, and that's where it all goes downhill. Wish it focused more on the lives of the kids and made "Pasanga 2″ even more entertaining and children-friendly and less educative. Even the scenes featuring Suriya, who plays an extend cameo, are a delight to watch, but there's still some sense of pretentiousness in his portion.

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