Gautam Menon Logic

Myskin – the battle within

By Rubberstamp, on May 7th, 2011%

“When human beings are pushed to their limits and when the threshold breaks, they can do things that are generally not expected of them”

This forms the crux of Myskin’s latest movie – Yuddham Sei. The movie in general is in complete contrast to his earlier Nandhalala and can be rated along the lines of . . . → Read More: Myskin – the battle within

Aadukalam – Review

By Rubberstamp, on January 26th, 2011%

In spite of its flaws, Aadukalam stands out for its handling. Vetrimaaran’s pattern of non-linear presentation, adherence to neorealism and large emphasis on Dhanush, pays off!

Discounting similarities such as narrative style of Protagonist’s love for his girl (especially, characters from contrasting background), the cast selection is fantastic and do justice to their roles. In . . . → Read More: Aadukalam – Review

Easan – Review

By Rubberstamp, on December 26th, 2010%

Easan – (songs + dragging flashback) = Good & Watchable

Sasikumar’s way of movie making is to let the story slowly unfold itself. His latest attempt is a fusion of Paul Thomas Anderson and Alejandro González Iñárritu presentation styles. You are initially presented with a number of characters and given a peek at their life . . . → Read More: Easan – Review

Nandalala | Kikujiro

By Rubberstamp, on November 28th, 2010%

Watched Nandalala at a multiplex in Chennai. It was a morning show and only the top two rows were occupied – which was expected out of Mysskin’s movie. Half the jackasses in Tamil Nadu wouldn’t appreciate a different genre.

If you want to understand the technicalities of Nandalala and its inspiration, I recommend you to . . . → Read More: Nandalala | Kikujiro

Baana Kaathadi

By Rubberstamp, on November 17th, 2010%

Cinematography in Baana Kaathadi was quite impressive! Richard Maria Nathan, the Cinematographer, deserves a word of praise for his offbeat approach. The movie, on a whole, disintegrates from its promising neo-realist approach.

Raavan

By Rubberstamp, on June 20th, 2010%

Watched Raavan along with my Spouse at Mayajaal, in the suburbs of Chennai.

The movie sticks to modern day adaptation of the Epic Ramayana – shot in the dense protected forest areas of Southern India. The movie gets credit for its Cinematography. The perspectives (at times) are very Discovery Channel-ish with emphasis on flora and . . . → Read More: Raavan