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Alias Janaki Review
- 7/30/2013 10:44:13 AM
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Cast: Rahul Venkat, Anisha Ambrose, Naga Babu, Sathru, Tanikella Bharani
Direction: Daya K
Genre: Drama
Story: Janaki Ram, (Rahul Venkat), son of an idealistic school teacher gets a government job and moves to the city. Disillusioned by the rampant corruption, he stands up to fight for the values instilled by his father.
Movie Review: It is a bizarre turn of events when the cinematography (which seems to have a huge Panjaa hangover about it) and music are more dramatic than the plot, and the narrative flow. To put it simply there is a gaping disconnect between the story and the story telling. In any case how differently can you tell the story of an underdog who rebels against an exploitative system? We've seen too many films with that plotline and even with a non-linear narrative there is hardly any element of surprise per se.
However, we can't fault the debutante filmmaker for not trying, although only partly succeeding in weaving an intense cinema experience. With grim lighting, immersive sound design and skillful camera work, the director creates an intense visual ambience. However, that nuance goes missing in the execution.
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