It is amusing to see people comparing to different Hollywood movie titles, when the review clearly spells it is a clean lift from The MASK!!!!!
nalla comedy-ppaa!
:-)
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It is amusing to see people comparing to different Hollywood movie titles, when the review clearly spells it is a clean lift from The MASK!!!!!
nalla comedy-ppaa!
:-)
pagalil professor, rAthiriyil robin hood'nu oru Rajini padam kooda vandhadhA gnyAbagam:-) However, there was no `multiple personality' business there...but a deliberate `righting the wrong' thing...
Hmmm, masAlAkkaL pala vidham...
The review says songs shine on the screen...probably customized to Shankar's likings...probably he had a say even in minute details, like which loop to be used at this place etc:-)...so the credits (and debits) will have to go to Shankar and not HJ...
TISK, idhula comedu oNNUm illa. The reviewer has obviously not seen Daredevil. Its his own opinion that it has been lifted from Mask. Whereas someone who has actually worked on post-production work of Anniyan had mentioned that it is lifted from Daredevil. I have seen Daredevil and the story is closer to Anniyan. Shankar might have just used a little of the special effects from Mask, thats all.
Lawyer turning to a social Hero is not some thing new - It has been handled in one sathyaraj Movie ( kanam ,coutaar avargaalae) ....Of course he does not have two different get-ups ...The screenplay is linear in that case and is straight ..If u twist it slightly ,u may get a dare devil :)
So ,we need to be careful when we say it is a clean lift or so - U can get a story easily by twisting the existing story or a real life incident or inspiration from other movies - Nothing wrong with it .The actual talent comes in screenplay and execution which i feel shankar wld be a master in that -That is where the talent is !
I think this film is a direct lift of a Hindi film 'Damini'.. where Raj Babbar will fight against the evil forces. Even some scenes are stolen from that movie. I feel some Background scores of Damini were also copied by HJ. So, Anniyan is nothing but a rehash of 'Damini'. Old wine in new bottle. May be there are some graphics here and there. The point I am trying to say is..... HJ is not a genuine music director like ARR.
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Originally Posted by bramma
Damini ,if iam right was made as priyanka in tamizh...
Both are similar ????Writing a screenplay and executing it is not a joke - plz respect shankar's efforts !
kaasu kodutta indiaglitz,sify ellam nalla review pannuvannga!!!!!
YIPEEEEEEEEEE ANNIYAN IS OUT! I cant wait to see the movie!
I hope its as good as sify says it is.....
Indiaglitz review i cant rely onit , it praises every movie and albums to the summit!
The review that i always think is the best is tamilcinema.com
But anyway, the euphoria in town prior to relase of anniyan is only second to a Rajni MOvie. All shankars movie have sooo much expectation, Even BOYZ had the same feel when it was abt to be released!
I am very disappointed to read this review ... why people like shankar need to rehash their old movies and foreign movies ? Can't they invest some time in finding a new story ?
NagaS
Reivew:
Indiagitz: Breathtaking
Sify: Must See
NagaS, Shankar tried something different in Boys and didnt click. So he is back to his one man fighting for justice kind of story. I agree with some others that the overall execution and presentation matters. This is not just a rehash, Shankar has probably made quite a few changes. When every other film of Kamal is a rehash of some English or Hindi film, Shankar has done this for the first time in 12 years. And considering his budget, he can be excused for he has to play it safe.
I concur with 'Nagas'.
An actor is thriving on exposure and there is some justification in him/her wanting to rehash a popular movie to suit his style.
But, a director, who is supposed to be a 'creator', copying a different language movie cries for his lack of original creativity.
Even in the case of CM, it was Rajni who wanted Vasu to make Aapthamithra to suit his style, so, Vasu cannot be blamed there.
Vijay wanted 'Gilli' and Kamal almost every movie he has nmade recently and so on.
But a reputed director is not expected to do such.
However, as long as he makes a decent movie out of it for the Tamils, then we can certainly excuse him and not make a big deal out of it.
kuRRam kuRRamE!
It might be a "kutRam" but it is less in magnitude when compared to scene-by-scene remakes like Gilli, MagaLir mattum, Julie Ganapathy and these are reputed directors too - Balu Mahendra, Kamal etc. When Kamal does it in Anbe Sivam or Vasool Raja, people say it is "adaptation". Then why use "copy" for Shankar? He has made several changes to the original storyline to adapt to the Tamil audience. Plus not everyone gets to play around with 30 crores, especially after their earlier movie didnt do all that well.
"But a reputed director is not expected to do such. '
Even Mani Rathnam's AE is said to have been inspired by Amoros Perros. Of course, Nayakan's inspiration is well known.
MR's dhaLapathi inspired by karNan:-)
Anbe Sivam is a remake ?
I have seen planes ,trains ,auto mobiles thrice - No way ,this is a exact scene by scene remake !
The only similarity is that there are two guys who miss their planes and go thru bus ,trains etc ..Yes,i agree with that -Kamal cld have avoided that !
In Anbe Shivam the focus is very much different .One character serves as a counterpoint to other .Both are in love with the same girl ,one in the past ,other in present .Kamal belives in simplicity ,tradition while madhavan is an exact opposite .Kamal's life is told in flash backs ,his charcterization is very clear -WHat he belives in and what is his current state of mind .There is a strong sense of consistency here !
Anbe Sivam is purely a transition of a guy ( madhvan) from Narrow mindedness to broad mindedness when he comes in contact with his counter point !- PTA does'nt have none of these ,except the climax and a few scenes before that .
Anbe Sivam has villains in the form of Nasser and they maintain their consistency till the end .The humour mostly is not slap stick ( except some madhavan scenes ) ,its intelligent .In PTA it is 100% slapstick .
Anbe sivam is way way superior to PTA movie ! PTA is just a humor movie -thats it .
Nayakan is inspired from Godfather ? .It is well known that this th real life story of Varada Raja Mudliar who was very famous in 1960s in Mumbai ..Can i say that Godfather was inspired from Varada raja mudialiar ?
If you apply the same logic to music ,all music directors including my fav illayraaja will go to dust -It is impossible to produce a movie or music with no inspiration now - It appears to be original ,because we don't know where the source is from !the inspiration cld be a real life incident ,some other movie ,drama ,plays ,novel,news paper article - ANything . It is the treatment that the director gives to an idea which makes him great and not just the idea !
TISK ,
I vastly disagree with the statement .ANybody can come up with an idea , a story .It may be inspired or remake or even a copy .But to write a screenplay with characterisations ,with consistency ,drama ,visuals ,drama is what makes the task difficult and not the idea !
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To Constructively appreciate is very difficult - to destruct is too easy .Just say he is a fool , a copy cat , an idiot - Thats it .This is the only reason why we have very few good music reviewers or movie reviewers !( Exceptions are madhan ,Subbudu etc )
I don't think any body credits kamal for vasool raja !
http://www.hindu.com/fr/2005/06/17/s...1702260100.htm
Nice interview by Vikram...
So..about Anniyan songs.
Kannum Kannum Nokia and Kadhal Yanai are disappointing and warrant one listen. I don't know why KKN is on #1 on raaga.
Iyengaaru Veetu Azhage is the best song, with Oh..Sukumari in second. In the first, Hariharans simple - but - deep voice drags you into it and won't let you go. The second song with Shankar Madhavan is great as well, especially since his voice seems custom fitting for this song, and his expression is great. Harini is in both tracks, in Iyengaaru she sounds a bit low toned but expressive, and in the second her voice shines during the interlude.
The other ones are mildly interesting and don't warrant any real discussion.
"O Sukumaai" led me to that old memorable song by TMS&SEERKAZHI in one of the MGR movies . MD MSV.
SONG: kaasikku pogum sanyaasi
Me. Myself and Irene is the movie Jim Carrey acts as a person who has split personality. But that one is a comedy and Anniyan is a serious action. So as usual Shankar lifts from the west
How many of you people criticising Anniyan that is copied has actually seen the movie?
i bet maybe one of you !
I saw the movie today. It's just mind-blowing. Tamil cinema should be proud of Shankar, Vikram and HJ. I don't know what to say abt ppl who say negative things abt the movie..........
Movie review - Aparichitudu
Music: Music by Harris Jayaraj is adequate. The songs in first half do not score well with audience as the narration and situations are not good enough. However fast songs - Remo and Neeku Naku Nokia - are good. The last song of the film (Randaka Randaka) is excellent. The director painted bridge, roads, hillocks and vehicles with flowery designs.
Analysis: First half of the film is bit boring. Second half is better. Last 30 minutes of the film is good. This film needs a serious trimming, as it's excessively lengthy (beyond 3 hours). The concept of Multiple Personaly Syndrome is well explained by comparing it to how drunkards behave. Shankar who excelled himself in all the films he has done so far could not mix the elements of social gaffes, mythological connection (Garuda Puranam & Aparichitudu), cops' trail, psychological angle (MPD) and love track in an appropriate way. This film also scores less on entertainment (especially comedy) aspect. If you compare Aparichitudu with the films done by Shankar in the past, you would get disappointed. If you keep that expectation aside, it is not a bad film. You may watch it.
http://idlebrain.com/movie/archive/mr-aparichitudu.html
anniyan just ok,not mind blowing movie like indian,muthalvan,gentelmen.eerkanave pala murai parthu salichipona kathaithan.oru latest hollywood padathayum vidalai shankar.sarakku thithupochi pola!!!shankar better next time.
WOW! ANNIYAN songs are super! Its roaring from the windows of all Indian apartments. :poke:
I am having a party this weekend with hot hot biriyani, lots of cool drinks, lots of icecreams, cakes and of course Anniyan music. Join the party, guys!!! :D
So far the movie is an obvious hit at the A centres,
C centre most people dont get the story... surprise surprise.......
Only if Aniyan stands up in all three centres is it going to make its money, otherwise oscar Ravi might just loose some money!
I think the movie is pretty good. As the telegu review states, Shankar hasnt fine tuned this movie to perfection. The climax is definetly mind blowing! Unlike other shankar movies i wudnt watch Anniyan a second time at the theaters. Reason being it lacks comedy, and the songs arent good!
Ok guys, Sifys news on Annyan cant be trusted anymore, cause shankar is gonna be with sify chat this week!
Yipeee!
Guys check out rediff review..
It says Rahmans music is missing in Anniyan!
YESS! This is what we all wanted .... we means arr fans!
I saw the movie. I have a great respect to ARR, but there is not even a single place where this movie lacked ARR. Be it songs or BGM. This is the best BGM Shankar had in all his movies. Not like ARR cant do this or that, but forget about reviews and see the movie and you will enjoy.
I you still think that ARR could have done better BGM, may be, but thats not hte point. HJ has done a wonderful job.
I too have to admit that HJ used "Vandematharam" tune from ARR , just because it is the defacto tune when it comes to patriotism and HJ doesnt want to even think tiwce. So ARR fans can be happy too.
BTW the movie is really good technically speaking, and vikram and Vivek both did fairly neat job. Shankar didnt give anything new in this. This is a combination of Indian and Chandramukhi. For those who didnt watch, watch the movie and dont just go through the review and waste your time.
My personal opinion, it will do good in A center and okay in B center, but wont run in C center. You can expect this to run around 50 days.
yo guys...notice how sify didint praise the song,but only praised the visuals :
When you first heard the songs of Harris Jayaraj, it left you cold, but on screen all the five songs are visual treats. The first song “Kumaari…Kumaari…” shot in the tulip fields of Amsterdam is breath taking. The Iyengaru Veetu Azhage…is simply stunning and hats off to art director Sabu Cyril and cameraman Manikandan for recreating the Thyagaraja Thiruvizha along with veteran musicians like Kunnakudi Vaidyanathan and Sudha Raghunath.
The third song “Kathal Yanai…” shot on a ramp choreographed by Ahmed Khan is stylish. The peppy number “Kannum Kannum Nokia…” is brilliantly captured at KL airport under Raju Sundaram and the surprise packet is “Andangkakka…”, a visual stunner.
Rediff review on audio section :
Another thing that keeps the viewer engrossed is good music. Thus far, A R Rahman has shouldered that responsibility in all of Shankar's films. In Anniyan, the director teams up with Harris Jayaraj for the first time. Jayaraj doesn't disappoint, but while ARR wafted and lingered, Jayaraj explodes and fizzles away.
Kumaari and Iyengar veetu azhage try to seep into your head and Randakka tempts you to tap your feet. But only momentarily. You can click refresh and ctrl+alt+del your memory all you want, but you won't recollect them once the songs are over.
http://us.rediff.com/movies/2005/jun/18anniyan.htm
NJV...ur answer is above...not from me...but from a neutral reviewer!
CM = Split Personality = 50 Crore in 50 days
Anniyan = Multiple Personality = 75 Crose in 50 days!...
logic correct-ta ba?...
(dun think too much...logic doesn't apply in tamil filmdom ok!)
did u guys noticed that the picture used for it's promo and the main picture in the website http://www.anniyan.com/
actually been doctored!!!
only the face is Vikrams, while the body is not, why...simply look at the shoulder muscle, six packs and the chest muscle...and the angle of the face is in a straining angel....but it can be placed such way..but the torso is deft not Vikrams...another Shankar's graphic excellence!>...
dinesh2002
When it comes to songs, compared to previous Shankar movie (with ARR), these songs are nothing. I agree. When it comes to BGM, HJ did a good job and one must appreciate that. Again for such a movie, even ARR would have done a lot better BGM than his previous Shankar movies.
As for as 75 crores goes... no. Look at the logic
Chandamukhi + Indian = Anniyan
Rajni + Kamal = Vikram
If the equation seems possible, then yes, they will make 75 crore. Its not possible (though in dialogue they say "I have seen acting by Mgr, Sivaji, Rajni, Kamal, but nothing like this").
If they make even 50 crore, I am happy, because Oscar Ravi took one of the greatest risk and one must support his effort.
dinesh2002
When it comes to songs, compared to previous Shankar movie (with ARR), these songs are nothing. I agree. When it comes to BGM, HJ did a good job and one must appreciate that. Again for such a movie, even ARR would have done a lot better BGM than his previous Shankar movies.
Kumari and Iyengaaru Veetu are really good songs which I will be listening to for a long time. But the rest are nothing if you take ARR into consideration. But those two songs seems to warrant enough for me.
NJV,
I saw the movie,
And the BGM was just ok, it fitted the situations but nothing great!
The movie is technically brilliant. If shankar did this movie with his usual time frame, ie with 6 more months, it would have been flawless!
Climax is the main attraction of the movie. If it wasnt for such a gripping climax the movie wud be in serious trouble!
Guys Cinesouth is out with their review,
It says " Old Vadai cooked in new oil"!!!!!!!
Well, It doesnt say anything about the BGM! only says the songs are good, the ones in second half!
And in the plus munis section, the music isnt in the plus section! Shows that HJ makes no difference to this movie. While ARR always made a difference to Shankars movie!
'irukkaradhai vittu, paRakkaradhukku aasaip patta kadhai thaan gnaabakaththukku varudhu'!!
HJ has given the music and the movie is out and the verdict is that the songs come alive in the movie.
What more you want? En...joooooy!
BTW, although the equation between sp and mp makes sense, when you apply the other notable equation, 'Rajni-Vikram', it becomes 75-40=30 crores which will just break even for Oscar and the distributors and they wont curse each other!!
jhooot!