'KABALI' Movie Review is here;
Like every other revenge drama, there are revenge kills and fast-paced scenes that keep you on edge. But just as things start getting wild, an emotional drama starts and puts you in sleep mode. This start-stop nature of the film will be criticised and analysed in days to come. But, where the plot stutters, the subtle mannerisms become the strength of the film – deft hand movements, a sarcastic smile on the corner of the lip and close-ups of Rajinikanth where the raw actor in him comes out, reminiscent of his past character roles. And that is why Kabali will be talked about, for Rajinikanth’s emotions. If you liked him in films such as Aarilirundu Arupadhu Varai or Thalapathi, then you will love him in Kabali. Read the complete movie review here.
Straight off the bat, Kabali is not a typical Rajinikanth mass masala entertainer. Like the proverbial curate's egg, it is good in parts and packaged like a class film. The superstar is outstanding and has made a successful transition from his regular commercial hero role to a more mature, ageing don. For the first time he has neither his trademark introduction song, nor does he have the usual romantic scenes laced with comedy or dream songs. And the action scenes are mostly fierce gunfights, and no punchlines other than the word "Magizhchi" used at regular intervals. Believe it or not, this is the first ever Rajinikanth film with an open ending! Read the complete movie review here.
It is unlikely that Kabali will send everybody into raptures - – the film has far too much flab to make an even impact. But rest assured that Rajinikanth fans– and they are legion– will have no reason to go home unduly disappointed with all the sound and fury that the film whips up. Read the complete movie review here.
One is left wondering what a genuinely gritty gangster film starring Rajinikanth—who can still smirk with the best of them—would have looked like. This one seems smitten, as Rupa declares herself to be, by the masti in its lead actor’s eyes. Read the complete movie review here.
The best part of the film, obviously, is Rajinikanth. His charisma pulls Kabali through. From the slick visuals showing the flashback to Rajinikanth playing his age as a don, his fans will not go home disappointed. Add to it the hit Neruppa Da and you hear enough whistles and clapping in the theatre. This one is a feast for Rajini fans, others will find it enjoyable but lagging at certain moments. Read the complete movie review here.
Kabali is a not-so- archetypal Rajnikanth movie with a politically charged theme revolving around the discrimination against Tamils in Malaysia. With occasional moments of brilliance, the movie partly quenches the thirst of die-hard Rajnikanth-fans and panders to the Tamil audience in Malaysia. Read the complete movie review here.
Rajinikanth is in his element as Kabali in every scene that he is seen in. The swagger, the rakish smile, the flick of the hair and the stylish body language is bound to gladden the hearts of every fan out there. However, there is a difference here. Unlike his regular roles, Rajini's Kabali is aged, matured, restrained (relatively) and vulnerable. However, the superstar has lost none of his swag or style over the years, which is evident from the first scene onwards when he walked out of his prison cell, comes back and then does a couple of pull-ups. 'Kabali' is full of sheer unabashed heroism and Rajini manages to carry off the entire film on his shoulders with effortless ease. Radhika Apte too has done a fine job and takes the cake in the scene in which she finally meets her husband after 25 years. Read the complete movie review here.
