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Pasanga 2

24 December 2015Tamil2h 7m
6.0
from 5 critic reviews
User score: 10.0 out of 10, from 1 rating — not enough ratings for a verdict yet

What critics are saying

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.

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Pandiraj DirectorPandiraj WriterArrol Corelli MusicBalasubramaniem Cinematography

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Pasanga 2 is a short form of Japanese poetry, and the theme of the story is based on this. The film is about attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children.

Critic Consensus

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.

5 rated reviews · 3 positive · 2 mixed

Praised: Child actors' natural dialoguesCriticised: Preachy, heavy-handed messaging

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Critic Reviews (5)

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“Pasanga 2 is a neat family entertainer and is a must watch for both parents and current generation kids.”
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7.0
“Do a favor to Tamil cinema, watch Pasanga 2, let other superstars try what Suriya has!”
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S Saraswathi· Rediff
6.0
“...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.”
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MovieCrow Reviewer· MovieCrow
5.0
“Despite all the noble intentions and message, Pasanga 2 appears kiddish.”
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“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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Release Date
24 December 2015
Runtime
2h 7m
Language
Tamil

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