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Old 12th February 2010, 14:43   #151
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Another notable thing about Tamil films...

In Tamil films, all the bikes are of TVS !
Ajith rode to stardom in a Kawasaki Bajaj in his first movie.
He became more popular for his riding skills than his acting skills.

And the most often used bikes in Tamil movies are the YAM Rx-100 if its a city based subject and Enfield Bullet if it's a village story.

..just because Surya has rides a TVS doesn't mean all films have only bikes from the same manufacturer.

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Old 12th February 2010, 15:05   #152
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'Simbu' factor is what scares me from watching VTV
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'Simbu' factor is what scares me from watching VTV
I agree. I hope Trisha and Gautham Menon will be able to compensate for the Simbu factor.
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Old 12th February 2010, 16:11   #154
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I agree. I hope Trisha and Gautham Menon will be able to compensate for the Simbu factor.
Don't underestimate Simbu....he can outdo both of them

hope Gautham Menon managed to keep him under tight leash.
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I agree. I hope Trisha and Gautham Menon will be able to compensate for the Simbu factor.
Gautham Menon is a highly over-rated director.
He takes refuge behind stunning photography and stylish angles.
(stunning photography need to be matched by a good screenplay a.k.a Maniratnam)
Except his "Minnale" and "Patchaikili.." all others are just average movies.
and Trisha, apart from her sweet looks nothing else in terms of talent.

Compared to these 2 Simbu is a much bigger talent.
Only thing is he needs to be a little restrained and not resort to "superstar mannerisms". His "Manmadan" was ample proof of his vast talent.

Disclaimer: i'm no fan of Simbu or anyother film hero.
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Gautham Menon is a highly over-rated director.
He takes refuge behind stunning photography and stylish angles.
(stunning photography need to be matched by a good screenplay a.k.a Maniratnam)
Except his "Minnale" and "Patchaikili.." all others are just average movies.
and Trisha, apart from her sweet looks nothing else in terms of talent.

Compared to these 2 Simbu is a much bigger talent.
Only thing is he needs to be a little restrained and not resort to "superstar mannerisms". His "Manmadan" was ample proof of his vast talent.

Disclaimer: i'm no fan of Simbu or anyother film hero.
I agree with your views. Simbu is much better than Trisha. Goutham is among the very small percentage of directors we have today who make sensible movies. Even if they copy/hide behind other things, they at least make watchable movies and try something different. We should be happy about this.
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Goutham is among the very small percentage of directors we have today who make sensible movies. Even if they copy/hide behind other things, they at least make watchable movies and try something different. We should be happy about this.
+1!
Goutham has been progressing by leaps and bounds with every movie.

Btw, How's the reviews on Theeradha Vilayattu Pillai?
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Btw, How's the reviews on Theeradha Vilayattu Pillai?
Lousy

Vishal is trying too hard to project an Yuppie image, which unfortuantely doesn't suit him. Someone try to bring him down to earth.
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@OSS +1 to that. Vishal's earlier cop movie was a laugh riot.

After watching Vettaikaran in FF (72 minutes), I watched a reasonably old movie called Pasanga.. I was surprised as the movie unfolded. it was thorughly enjoyable fare an good performances from virtualy unknown actors.

Why don't we get more meaningful movies as this ? beats me.
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Old 13th February 2010, 16:48   #161
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I watched a reasonably old movie called Pasanga.. I was surprised as the movie unfolded. it was thorughly enjoyable fare an good performances from virtualy unknown actors.
I watched Pasanga on Kalaignar TV recently. The new-comers acted in a natural and mature way. BTW, I think, we can watch all good movies and blockbusters in Kalaignar TV.
 
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How many of you liked Vettaikkaran??
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How many of you liked Vettaikkaran??
There are people who like Vetaikaaran?
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There are people who like Vetaikaaran?
Well, Anushka was worth watching
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I watched Pasanga on Kalaignar TV recently. The new-comers acted in a natural and mature way.
Me too saw Pasanaga on Kalaignar TV recently.
Very sweet and neat entertainer with a good message.

We need more movies like this. The movie reminded me of the
malayalam movies of the 80s, which was the golden period of Mallu movies.

The problem is new directors come up with an oustanding subject and fresh treatment in their maiden venture..but from the next movie onwards it's the usual masala fare. Very few directors are an exception to this rule.
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