#3 - My Fav Movies of 2012 - Tamil

Merry X'mas 

              Its been a great year for me & for some movies. I have to say that the audience have grown more than they used to be. There was a time when they would apt for mindless commercial flicks but nowadays they too need a strong plot to enjoy. After all MOVIES are for the audience to enjoy..!!!!

   

 This post is about the Tamil movies I enjoyed the whole year. The first half of the year, I used to go to ARRS MULTIPLEX, Salem with a bunch of my friends and we had a great reign there since 2008. After moving to Chennai, there was a multiplex which I consider to be the best in TAMILNADU. It has Dolby ATMOS, RDX - 3D, Pure Cinema & Auro 3D technology.  
                   

                     

Its the ESCAPE CINEMAS. Even though the cost per film is humongous, the pleasure n comforts makes it worth each & every time.

So lets get started....

#1 - MOUNAGURU 

Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZKSPqxq-e9I


The movie released in the month of December, but I missed it due to the cast. Later a Jr.girl named Mithra told me about the movie & thanks to ARRS to screen it once again in the early Jan. So the movie was a thriller & it was mind blowing coz of the plot n stellar performance from Arulnidhi. Music was a mediocre one but Santhakumar, with his direction made it happen... Rating - (3.5/5).

#2 - NANBAN

Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z1YaqEIIQL8

After multiple flops from VIJAY, I had really lost all the confidence in his movies & even after watching "3 Idiots" a million times, I wanted to give it a try. Thx to Vijay Sr for getting me the tickets & I watched the spl.screening for free. It turned out to be a clean entertainer & I enjoyed the music & the hottie ILEANA D'Cruz.
Vijay tried to copy Aamir's acting style but in vain. Music was peppy n fresh and the visuals were incredible.... Rating - (3.75/5).

#3 - VETTAI

Trailer:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_I7bZPpveUE

After Nanban, I loved watching VETTAI not the film but the fun we had in the theater. Raj Vignesh & me were predicting the screenplay and we were proved to possess psyche powers. :D Loved Amala Paul & Sameera.... OMG... Haaaawwwwwwwttttt....

#4 - MARINA

Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8RIsYpZ9kPA

The first month got over & it was the month of Valentine & I was pretty sure some good movies would release. Midst of all the movies, one stood out & it was about the life of kids who live & work @Marina beach. Good show from Pandiraj for producing such a value based movie.... Rating - (3.5/5).

#5 - DHONI

Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MrrNceItSx8

A great attempt by Prakash Raj but unfortunately it failed to bloom at the box offfice. Simple plot but filled with lots of emotions especially the last two scenes. Maestro's Music was another plus.... Rating (3/5).

#6 - KADHALIL SODHAPUVADHU EPPADI

Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yOjsXN51OoE

Wow.... Just loved it... The first movie I ever went with ma MBA friends & they loved it too.... Real time plot & it was full of fun & joy.... Kathir should remember the things happened n it was closely related to everyone who r/were/going to be in so called LOVE..... Rating - (3.75/5).

#7 - MUPPOZHUDHUM UN KARPANAIGAL

Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d5Sy2lpLzCo

Horrible & stupid movie. But I enjoyed it coz of the pranks we made n the awesome OST by G.V.Prakash Kumar. David had a great fight after that movie with this GF n it was fun watching as he was getting jacked n later I got jacked too by YOU KNOW WHO...!!!! Rating - (1/5).

#8 - KAZHUGU

Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z7d59MikTOM

Watched this flick with ma GF n I was flying high coz of the happiness n it was an apt movie.... Incredible Visuals n story. Different ending n i just loved Thambi Rammaiah.... Watched it twice, the second time with the guys coz only a guy can really understand the deepest meaning of this movie.... Rating - (3.5/5).

#9 - 3 ( MOONU)

Trailer:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZlTW73nx_mo

Wuf.. Still remember the nasty fight with ma GF over this movie. She went for the  movie with her friends leaving me since I went on a trip with ma buddies. Later watched it with ma school guys n Loved it coz of Dhanush's acting & Anirudh's mesmerizing music. Rating - (3.5/5).

#10 - ORU KAL ORU KANNADI

Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=evd-qQv6WEI

Watched this movie @ a sick pathetic theater with a spl friend. Mindless plot but worth watching for SANTHANAM n HARRIS's music. Hanshika was weird somehow n I dono exactly what made me to think like that..!!! Rating - (2.5/5).

#11 - VAZHAKKU EN 18/9

Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WqX1tSlhmME

A really good plot filled with suspense & a beautiful story... Eventhough the OST was absent, the BGM pushed the plot & it was genuine attempt by Balaji Shaktivel who gave us KADHAL & KALLORI..... Rating - (3.5/5).

#12 - THADAYARA THAKKA

Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EluusME9prI

Arun's film - was hoping nothing from it n to my surprise it was really engaging.... Slick plot with deep n intense suspense with some mild music from THAMAN. Rating - (3.75/5).

With this the first half of 2012 got over n I moved to chennai for pursuing MBA @Madras Univ and there was a beautiful life waiting for me there....

#13 - MAALAI POZHUDHIN MAYAKATHILEY

Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gmNEQ4bXoGo

Even though the first movie I watched in Chennai was "The Dark Knight Rises", this was the first tamil movie I ever watched in Escape Cinemas. I was amazed by the theater's features n decided to watch the movies there henceforth. The movie was of low budget but it made me happy coz of the music n a plot filled with love & emotions. Oh Baby Girl song became viral n it turned out to be my song of the year. Rating - (3.85/5).

#14 - NAAN

Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gYTDbty5cxw

After some series of stupid movies like BILLA 2, saw this one with an open mind since it was the first movie of VIJAY ANTONY... Hats off to him for pulling off a great play putting limelight over IDENTITY THEFT which usually happens n its a serious issue too.... Makayala Makayala song was catchy n it ruined all of my classmates :D.... Rating - (3.75/5).

#15 - SUNDARAPANDIAN

Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jRcZnn1SkGI

Another great movie from Sasi yet I watched it in ma phone.... S2.... Loved the breezy plot n songs.... It completed 100 days n tat proves my point.... Lakshmi menon was cute.... Rating - (3.85/5).

#16 - THAANDAVAM

Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gRZuQkShMaM

After Rajapattai, I was scared to go to a Vikram flick yet I booked the first day tickets for Richi Bro n me coz of the songs & the reputation of the director. Even though the movie was slow as evolution, it had its moments. Had a tough moment to decide the nature of the movie...Nice OST from G.V.P n visuals.... Rating - (3/5).

#17 - MAATTRRAAN

Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-L5aWAfjxXY

The movie sucked but I enjoyed the certain parts n the songs.... Unwanted movie in Suriya's career.... Rating - (1/5).

#18 - PIZZA

Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y42Mo8K5a3Q

Absolute entertainer.... Typical low budget movie yet it turned out to be one of the biggest blockbuster of the year.... Vijay Sethupathi's stellar performance n the creepy scenes were a huge plus.... Superstitious beliefs are ought to be exploited - crux of the movie.... A great ending & I it was a delight watching this one.... Rating - (4.25/5).

#19 - THUPPAKI

Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aW_j4pNvG98

OMG.... Racy commercial movie n the second tamil movie to cross the 100 Cr mark... Still running in many of the screens.... Success was due to racy screenplay, music n the apt time DIWALI to release the movie.... No wonder if it gets the award for the ENTERTAINER of the year.... Rating - (4/5).

#20 - PODA PODI

Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EvDsWXfyTXY

A great movie INDEED but failed to shine due to the wrong timing of the release date.... If it was released any other time, it would have been a hit.... Whole state was busy watching Thuppaki and they forgot that this ever released. Anyone with pure heart would love this one coz its tat good.... PODA PODI song became ma fav song to me & Afoo... Poda Podi - Kadhalai Kadhalikiren.... Rating - (4/5).

#21 - NADUVLA KONJAM PAKKATHA KANOM

Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VtEZYxaAXow

Thx to Amuthan who made me to watch this one.... Simple plot yet exciting n funny.... Still running in packed screens.... Give it a try n u wont regret it.... "Ennachu...?" U ll just love it.... Rating - (4/5).

#22 - NEERPARAVAI

Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CGqRle0F0vE

Another good movie about the lives of fisherman & their hurdles but its kinda boring.... DONO WHY..? Maybe I didnt have a interest to watch it.... Kudos to Sunaina for a de-glam role.... Rating - (3/5).

#23 - KUMKI

Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t2DXqnGlio4

Probably the best movie of 2012, a story about the true bond between a man & an elephant ruined by the selfishness.... Brilliant cinematography, fresh music & touching climax.... Due to poor funding, the VFX r pretty bad, but tats not an issue... is it..? Loved this one n my mom cried at the end coz she loves animals like  me.... FYI: I didnt cry.... :D Rating - (4.5/5).

#24 - NEETHANE EN PONVASANTHAM

Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TRzQq4HsWB4

After waiting for literally for 14-16 months, was able to watch with one of the STAR CAST of the film.... Yeah.. With JENNY.... I was not at all disappointed coz I'm a huge fan of Gautham's movies.... Stellar performance by Jiiva & Samantha.... Incredible OST from Maestro but BGM sucked big time.... The last 20 mins felt draggy but its due to deep detailing of the plot.... This movie is not for everyone.... Give it a try with an open mind... U may like it.... Rating - (3.5/5).

         Thats it guys.... 24 movies(TAMIL) stand out for me.... There is another one which is to release this friday "SAMAR".... I dont have a clue abt tat.... So lets wait & See.... Advance New year Wishes....

Author - Haridev (haridev@live.com) 

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