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Vishwaroopam (Tamil) / Vishwaroop (Hindi) - A Review
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by Padmaja Iyengar-Paddy |
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Vishwaroopam the movie lays bare
A gripping saga of global warfare,
Presented in a plausible, coherent narrative
With heart-in-the-mouth action superlative!
Set in the terror-infested Afghanistan,
The film also shows the human side of Taliban..!
For a blindfolded child, it’s just a game
To identify bullet sizes and their names...
One moment a youth on a swing smiles at sunbeam
Because he is after all a child, it would seem...,
But the very next, he’s on a suicide mission
Dressed as a human bomb never to return!
With sharply drawn characterization
Kamal unfolds a terrorist organization
And provides a well-researched insight
Into the terrorist’s psyche and might...
Yet the film has a dash of warmth and humour
That does not interfere with its flow or tenor...
Well-sung songs are heard in the background –
Master strokes of Shanker-Ehsaan-Loy abound...
Lee Whittaker, the Action Director
Has made Kamal do never-seen stunts
And Mahesh Narayanan, the Editor
Has used a scissor that never blunts...
The slick camerawork of Sanu John Varghese
Has captured the action and drama with ease,
To present a movie that’s crisp and tight
And the viewing experience a delight!
Whether deftly executing Kathak dance steps
In an effeminate style that reveals no biceps
Or performing stunts that can stop a heartbeat,
Kamal does keep you on the edge of your seat....!
Rahul Bose in a well-etched negative role
Infuses it with great substance and soul...
Pooja Kumar’s acting is pleasant for sure;
Though wished a bit more of Shekhar Kapur..!
Don’t know whom to praise more –
Kamal Hassan, the Director
Kamal Haasan, the Actor
Or Kamal Haasan, the Writer
For the superb conceptualization
And the amazing visualization...!
Can’t reveal the film’s story or plot
Except that it is engaging and taut.
This film is best viewed in a theatre
To get the feel of the action better...
Admire Kamal Haasan as I always do,
And look forward to the film’s Part Two!
Tailpiece:
Honestly, just couldn’t make out
What the recent fuss was all about...! |
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February 10, 2013 |
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More By: Padmaja Iyengar-Paddy |
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Comments on this Poem
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Thanks Karunaji. Praise from you makes my day!
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Awesome praise in a poetic form !
This is nudging me to go watch the movie ..
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Thanks Srinivas Reddy. Yes, this movie is amazing.
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Well said, last week I came out of the theatre I could not believe that it's an Indian move. I commented on Facebook that Kamal=John woo as director, Kamal=Tom cruise, and many more. Hats of to him.
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Thanks Dr. Vysamoorthy for liking this poem and your positive feedback. Do watch the movie for its sheer technical finesse.
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Haven't seen the movie yet. Am not a movie buff either. But am an admirer / fan of Kamal. Now I am your fan too. Thanks for a very easy flowing poem - not very easy to pen.
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Thanks Amit. Glad you liked it!
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Awesomely Narrated
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Thanks a ton Atreya! A positive feedback from an accomplished poet and writer like you means a great deal to me. Thanks again.
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You've put your heart and soul into your effective poetized review; and there is not a single point where I can differ with you. I would certainly watch the movie, of course in its Telugu version - which is booming at the box office. Kamal Haasan is a really creative and original actor - of whose I am a fan.
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Agree with you Mr. Devraj. The film indeed is a great action thriller. Mr. Pattabhiram, thank God,good senses finally prevailed and saved the movie from Aaropam!
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Thank you very much for your reveiw about Vishwaroopam This flim is not an anty Islam flim- It is action thriller.
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Eventhough the flim is called Viswaroopam,
the poetic review in a Vamanaroopam,
Honestly tells about the Nijaroopam,
of all in their Bahuroopam!!!!!
Kudos, keep moving.
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Thanks Bashyam for liking this take on Vishwaroopam!
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Thoroughly enjoyed your lyrical description. I get feeling of having seen the movie even before seeing it. Well done.
Looking forward to similar attempts from your end.
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Thanks you all Sreeraman, Srikant, Prabha and Shernaz for liking this poem. Just wanted to attempt something different ..Yes, the movie is indeed worth a watch..
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Well, this is a definite motivation to watch the movie...greater than the one created by all the hoopla around it.
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Very apt review through a lyrical description.
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Hi Padmaja,
Just reading the poem makes you want to watch the movie. Brilliantly written and think you should have started this a long time back. Better late than never.
All the best,
Srikanth
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Well composed poem of reality & bare truth-protrayed in Vishwaroopam
that had invited anger & wrath in its complete Swaroopam,
with so much ado over a matter - 100% imaginery & with 100% drive
in search of fame & cheap publicity, so glaringly they all crave!
Sreeraman
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Thanks Kulbir. Do see the movie for its sheer technical brilliance and excellent acting by all the actors...
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Enjoyed your lyrical description - tempted to go and see the movie.
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Thanks a ton Anilprasad for your positive feedback!
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Interesting reading! Innovative indeed! The "Tailpiece" tells all!
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Thanks Seshu for liking this poem
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Nicely done. Very apt. To narrate in verse is an art, no doubt..
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