Finally got to see the much hyped, much awaited, Rajini starrer "Endhiran" on October 1st, 2010 at a multiplex in East Windsor, NJ. Here is a my quick & very brief review of the movie.
First of all....Endhiran is a total entertainer.
Graphics & Spl Effects - Makes this movie levels apart from any of the Bollywood/Kollywood movies to date. It is on par with the Hollywood special effects. The last 1/2hr was....simply superb.
During the climax which lasts for about 30mins or so, you must watch Rajini's computer screen/display very closely to understand how our Hero Rajini wins over the Army of Robots, as it is a fast paced action packed 30mins. All the Graphics & Special effects reaches its peak in those last 30mins.
The story line is Good; Stunning Visuals; Even all the maamis in the "Happy Home" were good looking & commerical grade (I mean they appear in various commercials); Rahman's music is good but very fast except for one song.... I think, as I heard all songs for the first time though it has been few weeks since the Audio was launched.
The usual Rajini style & Punch dialogues are missing, which is a bit disappointing. But still a visual treat for all Rajini fans as they would get to see not just 1 or 2 Rajinis but an army of Rajinis as Robots.
I would say it is more apt to tag this movie as a Director Shankar's movie than Rajini's movie. He has roped in Rajini to take it to the masses (of interior remote Tamil Nadu), which otherwise would not have drawn only the city/elite crowds.
And last but not the least the all the marketing efforts of Sun Pictures which has put in Rupees 180-200 crore for this film (touted to be highest buget to date in Indian film Industry) is paying off.
On the whole, as I have mentioned at the beginning of this post, "Endhiran" is a total entertainer. I thoroughly enjoyed it. It is worth a watch atleast once. But I would not mind watching it again :-)
