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MADRAS MOVIE REVIEW
- 9/30/2014 8:51:58 AM
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Cast: Catherine Tresa, Kalaiyarasan, Karthi
Direction: Ranjith
Screenplay: Ranjith
Story: Ranjith
Music: Santhosh Narayanan
Background score: Santhosh Narayanan
Director Ranjith's second movie, Madras gets down to business straightaway with minimum fuss. He himself introduces the setting, the area, the characters, the conflicts and along with the 'Madras' title track, the establishment part has been done remarkably. The applause begins right from the beginning.
The action is set in a part of North Madras where two rival political factions vie for supremacy. A lot of blood is shed and a wall, which is a prime tool for politicking, is the bone of contention and a matter of big pride for the people involved. Ranjith has surrounded this core with many equally important characters - Kaali, Anbu, Maari, Kannan, Johnny, Kalaiarasi, Mary, the Blue Boys, the parents and more.
The film encompasses elements like politics, drama, friendship, romance, betrayal, revenge and pride, and is a gripping affair all the way, with just a few minor breathers in the second half when the fare becomes predictable. The first half sets the benchmark pretty high with the tense, action-packed pre-interval segment being among the best this year. Editor Praveen deserves credit for making the first half as taut as it is.
Santhosh Narayanan continues to outperform with each passing outing and his background score is an experience to savor. His myriad theme tracks are pounding,
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