DRISHYAM reviews - Page 5

Originally posted by: BullsEye777

Thank you. Mumbai Police added to the list.. Checked and it has Prithviraj and so I can watch him if nothing else😆 Will PM you for more..

As for Mohanlal, he is excellent in looking innocent and gives off that very simple humble look when required (*SPOILER for old movie**my favourite is the scene in 20-20 where after he is acquitted, he changes from a simple guy to don mode😆)

But I must say that I like Kamal Hassan as well in story-based roles. It is just that he has gone crazy in recent years with his vision and makes some 'different' movies to stroke his own ego..

Drishyam movie review: Tabu steals the show, Ajay Devgn is made only for Rohit Shetty masala flicks

Drishyam, Visuals can be Deceptive. Yes, indeed it can be deceptive, the initial look and feel of Drishyam starring Ajay Devgn and Shriya Saran was not that of an extra-ordinary thriller. But turns out the movie directed by Nishikant Kamat is an average version of the original Malayalam block buster starring super star Mohanlal.

The movie is about a cable operator (Ajay Devgn) and the plot revolves around his loving family based in Goa. Although he is not an educated man, the fact that he is not one is brought up again and again that you might want to pull your hair in all directions.Although the protagonist goes by what is morally correct and preaches about it too. But when it comes to saving his family and her daughter when she is involved in an MMS scandal is scandalous.

The first half of the movie deals with how the lead character bonds with his family, hw much of a movie freak he is rather how obsessed he is with typical Bollywood flicks. The casting has gone wrong for the movie. Ajay Devgn constantly tries to deliver a mix of a funny yet serious father figure while Shreya Saran is barely making any difference in the whole movie. When put both the actors together it could be called a regular movie minus the thrill. If Ajay is trying to prove his acting skills with this movie, he needs to rethink about it. Ajay might be apt for Rohit Shetty masala movies, but he is not carved for something like this. READ: Drishyam: Mohanlal wishes Ajay Devgn and Tabu good luck for the upcoming flick)

Although there are not many songs in the movie, it was plain boring.The movie starts getting interesting post the intermission when the whole mystery falls into place. Tabu and Rajat Kapoor are some very promising characters to look forward to in the movie along with the supporting cast. If you wish to watch the movie watch it for Tabu.

Those who have seen the Malayalam version must steer clear of this movie.Ajay can never match up to Mohanlal's performance.
Otherwise it could be called an average Bollywood thriller.

Rating: 2.5 stars

Drishyam quick movie review: Ajay Devgn and Tabu's film is an electrifying, edge of the seat thriller!

So, this week's big release is Jeethu Joseph's hit Malayalam film remake starring the Vijaypath actors. And we bring to you our reviewer's first opinion about this film...

Ajay Devgn and Tabu starrer Drishyam will be out this Friday. While this movie has been made in five other languages inclusive of the Hindi version. The Tamil version, Papanasam featuring Kamal Haasan released just a few weeks ago and fared very well at the box office too. So, how does the Hindi film fare? BollywoodLife, editor Tushar Joshi is one of the few who is watching this film before the rest of us and here's what he has to say about Nishikant Kamat's newest outing...

"Drishyam is no ordinary thriller. It uses several elements of the genre (thriller) to create a well crafted riveting story. Ajay Devgn plays Vijay a cable operator who's a loving father to two daughters and a doting husband. Always on the righteous track he believes in supporting what is morally correct. Things take a turn for the worse when Vijay's daughter is caught in a MMS scandal. The young boy who tapes her is killed by Vijay's daughter in a freak mishap. The first half spends a lot of time building up the ambience and creating the bond between Vijay and his family.

The narrative is simple and there isn't much drama until we reach the middle half just before the interval. The best part of the first half comes pre interval with Tabu's (Meera Deshmukh) stellar entry as a coo covered in shades of grey. The second half is where the story will pick up and the jigsaw puzzle falls into place. Ajay's performance is nuanced with subtleties and the kids play their parts with utmost sincerity. Those who have seen the Malayalam version might know where the climax leads, but for me director Nishikant Kamat has me on the edge of my seat."

Rating: 2.5/5 Stars (Two and half stars)

Star Cast: Ajay Devgn, Tabu, Shriya Saran, Rajat Kapoor

Director: Nishikant Kamat

What's Good: Regurgitating a tried & tested template of a successful Malayalam film, Drishyam becomes a gripping, layered watch in it's second half. Tabu is brilliant, & Rajat Kapoor complements her ably with a subtle act.

A riveting sequence in Drishyam' reminds one of the (lost) brilliance of Nishikant Kamath; when the police use strong arm tactics & blatant intimidation on a family of four to make them confess; raw & harrowing, this scene stands out for it's impact in a barely above average narration.

What's Bad: Patchy, forced humor that plays to the gallery strikes out of tune notes in a powerful script. The biggest flaw of Drishyam' is it's unidirectional treatment- a story that hinges on the conflict of truth versus lie hardly ever evolves. It's almost like the skeleton of a masterpiece has been hastily pulled out & cast for a populist product.

Secondly, Ajay Devgn comes across as surprisingly unfeeling in some scenes. But this flaw perhaps lies in the writing. It's almost as if the character has not been given any dimensions, feelings & aspects of a real person.

Loo break: Yes, plenty of scope in the first half to do that!

User Rating:

Drishyam' is the story of Vijay Salgaonkar (Ajay Devgn),a semi literate, self-employed cable operator in a small, picturesque town in Goa. He lives happily in a rather large & well-decorated house surrounded by a typical garden and an attractive wife. Father to two daughters, he loves watching movies all night & takes on local corrupt police officers sassily in verbal duels. He is fairly popular amidst local folk. Unfortunately, Vijay is also a bit crass, not above hinting at his libido over the dining table in the presence of his teenage daughter (Ishita Dutta).

Life takes a drastic turn when his teenage daughter & wife end up killing a young, lascivious boy who threatens them with universal shaming. Unfortunately, the boy turns out to be the son of Goa's Inspector General, Meera Deshmukh (Tabu).

Drishyam' focuses on the planned smart decimation of evidence by Vijay to protect his family; survival instincts honed to razor sharpness. The police chase, investigate & harass, even as the IG takes it upon herself to break this middle class, average man & his family. Their frustrations & edginess contrast well as Tabu, Rajat Kapoor & Ajay spark their common scenes with tension & emotion.

Eventually, the common man prevails; and surprisingly, isn't shown to regret the unplanned death of a young man at all. Only in the penultimate scene, is a reiteration carried out of his justification.

With a deafeningly loud background score, and repeated reiterations of why,how and what (to explain and re explain the plot), by the penultimate scene, you only focus on the brightly lit, red EXIT sign.

Drishyam Review: Script Analysis

Based on a masterpiece, in which Mohanlal's controlled, conflicted performance to director Jeethu Joseph's edge of the seat treatment holds your attention throughout, Drishyam' in Hindi falters in it's narration. No depths & layers are explored here. Dialogues remind you of TV serials (that's how clichd they are!). A patchy, unremarkable approach to a brilliant script, this film leaves you with a feeling of how much more it could have been!

As an adaptation of plot points, Drishyam' is perfect. But in adding range and fleshing out the film's story, it's patchy. Quite a few characters come across as cardboard cut outs.

Drishyam Review: Star Performance

Tabu steals the show here. She is intense, controlled & emotional in the right doses. Rajat Kapoor is subtle & convincing as her grieving, anxious husband. Ajay Devgn plays the family man in control pretty well, but you wonder where are the conflicts & contradictions that a man in his predicament would be in.

Drishyam Review: Music, Direction

I believe the weakest link of Drishyam' is it's direction. In handling stellar material & a pitch perfect original script (by Jeethu Joseph), Nishikant has fared as average at best. Using clichs and reiterations so many times, the film's core tension is diluted at way too many points.

Sameer Phaterpekar has managed a convincing, melancholic score; Dum Ghutta Hain by Rekha Bharadwaj & Rahat Fateh Ali Khan stands out in a consistent soundtrack.

Drishyam Review: The Last Word

For an engaging battle of wits, watch this film. The second half, thankfully a direct adaptation of the original, also draws you in as audience, making you think of right and wrong, justice & fairness. Also do catch it if you are an Ajay Devgn or Tabu fan. Otherwise, for those who like watching quality films on crime & passion, I would rather leave the decision to you.

Drishyam movie review: This film is a must watch for Ajay Devgn and Tabu's electrifying performances!

The film will release in theatres this Friday. Here's BollywoodLife's review!

What's it about:

A remake of the 2013 Malayalam release of the same name, Drishyam stars Ajay Devgn as Vijay a righteous family man living in Goa. Vijay runs a cable TV business and believes in always supporting the truth. His honest nature often gets him in trouble with a local cop for whom corruption is just a way of life. Shriya Saran plays his doting wife who has two daughters and is meek and timid by nature. Circumstances change against their family when Inspector General Meera Deshmukh's (Tabu) son Sam happens to meet Vijay's eldest daughter during a school picnic and things take turn for the bad. A freak accident involving him lands the family in a soup where Deshmukh and her army of cops are in a raging battle to convict Vijay and his family of being responsible for her sons mysterious disappearance. Will Vijay be able to save his family or will he crumble under the pressure ? Drishyam is a tight thriller that has a very solid second half and an engaging climax.

What's hot:

Nishikant Kamat keeps the premise simple. There are no gimmicks and tricks used beside the script and the terrific ensemble cast of Ajay and Tabu. It is a performance heavy film and Ajay makes sure he goes for the kill in every scene. As Vijay he is not only believable but also immensely likeable. His patience and ability to put his family first before his own self makes you root for him till the very end. The second half is when the story picks up, thanks to Tabu who gives an electrifying performance as IG Meera Deshmukh. Her entry sequence has more drama than the entire film put together. She makes you hate Meera, but also empathise with her for the situation she is in. Her scenes with Ajay are the best. They both perform a lot with them eyes and that piercing gaze.

What's not

The first half is weak. There isn't much that happens early on. A lot of time is spent establishing how close knit the family is and showcasing their love for each other. A song pops up somewhere in the middle. Shriya Saran doesn't live up to her role and goes over the top in a few scenes. Also Kamat seems to have a fetish for slow-mo, each time he wants to create drama, he amps up the background score and makes Tabu walk in slow motion. The pace slackens a bit before the climax and a lot of time is spent on giving us some close frames of Ajay's face without serving any purpose.

What to do:

Drishyam is worth a watch. It has a strong engaging second half that will have you on the edge of your seat. Watch it for some terrific performances from Ajay and Tabu.

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