Retro

“Retro is a wild ride through love, loss, and lead bullets. If you’re in the mood for an emotional gangster drama with slick visuals, a killer soundtrack, and Suriya in top form, Retro is worth the ticket. It’s not just a movie, it’s a mood.”

“If only had the writing been more focused in the latter portions, Retro could have escaped the curse of the second half, and turned into something truly memorable.”

“Director Karthik Subbaraj has been someone who makes films that are a blend of genres, stylish and use music as a narrative tool. His latest film, Retro, starring Suriya, follows this same pattern and presents the Kollywood star in an action avatar with a streak of romanticism and sentiments.”

“Karthik Subbaraj makes an indulgent film where style, action and sentiment matter, but then the familiarity strikes.”

“Retro is an entertaining star vehicle that is made to serve a higher purpose, even if it goes around in circles. While the initial romance scenes between Paari and Rukmini work really well, the portions in Andaman don't have the same impact. The film oscillates between entertaining and exhausting, and whether Retro wins your fancy depends on whether you are convinced by Karthik's audacious narrative choices.”

“The film begins to falter in the post-interval portions where the political subtext comes off looking contrived.”

“Suriya is back, and he's better than ever in Retro, a gripping action drama directed by Karthik Subbaraj. Packed with emotion, action, and a unique visual style, the film is already winning praise from both fans and critics.”

“...an overstuffed love story with a gangster backdrop. While the film begins on a spectacular note, it fizzles as it progresses.”

“Suriya stuns while Pooja Hegde puts out her career-best. In an experimental approach, Karthik Subbaraj subtly conveys multiple things in the mainstream format through his characters.”