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NANBAN MOVIE REVIEW
Starring: Vijay , Jiiva, Ileana, Sathyaraj, Srikanth Direction: Shankar
Music: Harris Jeyaraj
Production: Gemini Film Circuit
The official remake of the blockbuster Three Idiots is
here! We wondered, when lesser blockbusters were being remade, why this
cracker of a story was not finding its way down south. But, all good
things take some time in the making and it is somehow fitting that a
tale loved by most part of the nation, first in the form of Chetan
Bhagath’s ‘Five Point Someone’ and then in the form of Rajkumar Hirani’s
Three Idiots, is brought down south by Shankar, the man with the Midas
touch.
Well, there are very few people who might not yet know the basic premise of the movie; thanks mostly to the overwhelming success of the book and the original movie. Its about three friends, the four years they spend in college with one of them trying to be a free bird in a system that clips wings, their run ins with a draconian educationist, a cute romance angle and a secret. Well, that’s a lot on the plate of a single movie, you might think. But, the script is one masterpiece, originally by Rajkumar Hirani and Vidhu Vinodh Chopra, as it brings together all these elements into a fun filled, hilarious, touching, meaningful and immensely entertaining three hours. You get everything that you would want to from a college movie; the camaraderie that you cherish forever, the pressure of academics, marks, the fun and even the geeks and nerds. Nanban is not a full length comedy, but there are numerous instances which will make your belly ache with laughter (the ‘karpazhippu’ scene is an absolute scream); neither is Nanban a love story, but it does have a very likeable romance; Nanban is also not a social statement, but it does point out some gaping holes in the educational system. Well then, what is Nanban? Well, it is a complete package for those who love good, clean, sensible entertainment (that means all of us!).
Nanban marks the return of Shankar to a youth oriented film after Boys, that was eight years back. It also marks the return of Vijay to a completely youth centric college goer role. And boy, haven’t they gone all out to make it a success. We don’t see Vijay in the movie, it is only Panchavan Parivendhar! He has given himself completely to the role, surrendering to the demands of the script. For an actor who has played the ‘carefree guy who loathes books’ stereotype almost all his career, this is one role that offers a diametric opposite. Vijay takes it on and proves his versatility. The years have not dimmed his boyish charm and energy, you don’t doubt for a second whether he is a college student; an almost perfect performance. Jiiva brings in his own charms to the movie, as the God fearing guy who just wants to get through college and start earning but is far too apprehensive and distracted. We have seen his comic timing before; he uses it beautifully here too, and scores with the sentiments as well. You just have to watch him start the ‘induction motor’! Srikanth, the dark horse! Well, he holds up well with the more seasoned performers and when he gets a chance, he proves his mettle in the quite emotional scene with his father. A very well balanced act!
What can we say about Ileana? Where was she for almost 5 years after Kedi? Never mind, because she is back with a bang. A very impressive performance which uses glamour only as an embellishment, not main item itself. She shows no difficulty with Tamil, displays quite a crackling chemistry with Vijay, emotes well and dances with élan. We could see more of her in Tamil cinema very soon. But, the big surprise packet of the whole affair is none other than Sathyaraj. As the hard nosed principal of an engineering college who wants to treat everyone as a machine, he excels and proves that class and experience is a combination that cannot be bogged down for long. His dialogue delivery is absolutely spot on. Sathyan gets a huge opportunity and doesn’t let it go as he makes the nerdy ‘Silencer’ memorable in Tamil too; he carries off the utterly important ‘karpazhippu’ scene perfectly. Hope he gets more fitting opportunities in the future. S.J.Suryah’s cameo is also good.
The best thing about Nanban is its casting! Shankar has put in a lot of thought and roped in just the right actors for each and every role. Even the smallest of characters seem to have been hand picked, the results show. Dialogues by Shankar and Madhan Karky are sharp, witty, funny and meaningful as different occasions demand. They have imported the meaning of the original Hindi lines without making the Tamil look artificial, a very deft job. Harris Jeyaraj brings in his musical touch, we enjoy ‘Asku Laska’. Manoj Paramahamsa makes every frame pleasing on the eye, the work in ‘Asku Laska’ is particularly good.
You really have to be a hard nosed person to find faults with this movie, much like Sathyaraj’s character. But, one could say that the crash course in child delivery atop a TT table is a bit difficult to believe! And, one also cannot understand a student of an engineering college in Tamil Nadu wearing a very north Indian sherwani for his college speech. Also, why is Virumandi Santhanam’s daughter’s marriage looking so much like a north Indian affair with turbans and all? Perhaps Shankar could have changed these from Three Idiots. But, again, these are minute flaws in an otherwise top class product.
Nanban has got more than something for everyone. It is very unlikely that a person finds such a wholesome package unsatisfying. Yes, Vijay does not show any heroism; he gives it all up for the integrity of the script. But, fans, don’t be disheartened, because what you get it lieu more than makes up for it. The only way you can detract from the achievement of this team is through the fact that the movie almost looks like a frame by frame remake of Three Idiots, especially in the first half. Do we need a creative genius like Shankar to give us a frame by frame remake? We see his signature only in the song picturisation. But, look at it this way. The original was so good that even a genius like Shankar hardly felt like making any changes. So, lets applaud Shankar for trusting the original and resisting the temptations to give his own touches. Also, let us not forget to applaud the makers of the original, Rajkumar Hirani and Vidhu Vinodh Chopra, for building a script that would work anywhere in India. If you haven’t seen Three Idiots, Nanban will be an absolutely joyful experience. And if you have seen it, still go for Nanban and relive the magic; it’s worth it.
Well, there are very few people who might not yet know the basic premise of the movie; thanks mostly to the overwhelming success of the book and the original movie. Its about three friends, the four years they spend in college with one of them trying to be a free bird in a system that clips wings, their run ins with a draconian educationist, a cute romance angle and a secret. Well, that’s a lot on the plate of a single movie, you might think. But, the script is one masterpiece, originally by Rajkumar Hirani and Vidhu Vinodh Chopra, as it brings together all these elements into a fun filled, hilarious, touching, meaningful and immensely entertaining three hours. You get everything that you would want to from a college movie; the camaraderie that you cherish forever, the pressure of academics, marks, the fun and even the geeks and nerds. Nanban is not a full length comedy, but there are numerous instances which will make your belly ache with laughter (the ‘karpazhippu’ scene is an absolute scream); neither is Nanban a love story, but it does have a very likeable romance; Nanban is also not a social statement, but it does point out some gaping holes in the educational system. Well then, what is Nanban? Well, it is a complete package for those who love good, clean, sensible entertainment (that means all of us!).
Nanban marks the return of Shankar to a youth oriented film after Boys, that was eight years back. It also marks the return of Vijay to a completely youth centric college goer role. And boy, haven’t they gone all out to make it a success. We don’t see Vijay in the movie, it is only Panchavan Parivendhar! He has given himself completely to the role, surrendering to the demands of the script. For an actor who has played the ‘carefree guy who loathes books’ stereotype almost all his career, this is one role that offers a diametric opposite. Vijay takes it on and proves his versatility. The years have not dimmed his boyish charm and energy, you don’t doubt for a second whether he is a college student; an almost perfect performance. Jiiva brings in his own charms to the movie, as the God fearing guy who just wants to get through college and start earning but is far too apprehensive and distracted. We have seen his comic timing before; he uses it beautifully here too, and scores with the sentiments as well. You just have to watch him start the ‘induction motor’! Srikanth, the dark horse! Well, he holds up well with the more seasoned performers and when he gets a chance, he proves his mettle in the quite emotional scene with his father. A very well balanced act!
What can we say about Ileana? Where was she for almost 5 years after Kedi? Never mind, because she is back with a bang. A very impressive performance which uses glamour only as an embellishment, not main item itself. She shows no difficulty with Tamil, displays quite a crackling chemistry with Vijay, emotes well and dances with élan. We could see more of her in Tamil cinema very soon. But, the big surprise packet of the whole affair is none other than Sathyaraj. As the hard nosed principal of an engineering college who wants to treat everyone as a machine, he excels and proves that class and experience is a combination that cannot be bogged down for long. His dialogue delivery is absolutely spot on. Sathyan gets a huge opportunity and doesn’t let it go as he makes the nerdy ‘Silencer’ memorable in Tamil too; he carries off the utterly important ‘karpazhippu’ scene perfectly. Hope he gets more fitting opportunities in the future. S.J.Suryah’s cameo is also good.
The best thing about Nanban is its casting! Shankar has put in a lot of thought and roped in just the right actors for each and every role. Even the smallest of characters seem to have been hand picked, the results show. Dialogues by Shankar and Madhan Karky are sharp, witty, funny and meaningful as different occasions demand. They have imported the meaning of the original Hindi lines without making the Tamil look artificial, a very deft job. Harris Jeyaraj brings in his musical touch, we enjoy ‘Asku Laska’. Manoj Paramahamsa makes every frame pleasing on the eye, the work in ‘Asku Laska’ is particularly good.
You really have to be a hard nosed person to find faults with this movie, much like Sathyaraj’s character. But, one could say that the crash course in child delivery atop a TT table is a bit difficult to believe! And, one also cannot understand a student of an engineering college in Tamil Nadu wearing a very north Indian sherwani for his college speech. Also, why is Virumandi Santhanam’s daughter’s marriage looking so much like a north Indian affair with turbans and all? Perhaps Shankar could have changed these from Three Idiots. But, again, these are minute flaws in an otherwise top class product.
Nanban has got more than something for everyone. It is very unlikely that a person finds such a wholesome package unsatisfying. Yes, Vijay does not show any heroism; he gives it all up for the integrity of the script. But, fans, don’t be disheartened, because what you get it lieu more than makes up for it. The only way you can detract from the achievement of this team is through the fact that the movie almost looks like a frame by frame remake of Three Idiots, especially in the first half. Do we need a creative genius like Shankar to give us a frame by frame remake? We see his signature only in the song picturisation. But, look at it this way. The original was so good that even a genius like Shankar hardly felt like making any changes. So, lets applaud Shankar for trusting the original and resisting the temptations to give his own touches. Also, let us not forget to applaud the makers of the original, Rajkumar Hirani and Vidhu Vinodh Chopra, for building a script that would work anywhere in India. If you haven’t seen Three Idiots, Nanban will be an absolutely joyful experience. And if you have seen it, still go for Nanban and relive the magic; it’s worth it.
Verdict: All is absolutely well!
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Tuesday, December 27, 2011
"NANBAN" MUSIC REVIEW
Starring:
Vijay, Jiiva, Ileana, Sathyaraj, Srikanth
Direction: Shankar
Music: Harris Jeyaraj
Production: Gemini Film Circuit
Vocals: Vijay Prakash, Chinmayi, Suvi, Krish, Suchith Suresan, Aalap Raju, Mukesh, Hemachandran, Javed Ali, Sunidhi Chauhan, Ramakrishnan Murthy
Lyrics: Madhan Karky, Vivega, Na. Muthukumar, Pa. Vijay
Direction: Shankar
Music: Harris Jeyaraj
Production: Gemini Film Circuit
Vocals: Vijay Prakash, Chinmayi, Suvi, Krish, Suchith Suresan, Aalap Raju, Mukesh, Hemachandran, Javed Ali, Sunidhi Chauhan, Ramakrishnan Murthy
Lyrics: Madhan Karky, Vivega, Na. Muthukumar, Pa. Vijay
Nanban is the remake of the 2009 cult classic
“3 Idiots” in Hindi directed by
Rajkumar Hirani. The involvement of some of
the biggest names in the industry like director
Shankar, Vijay and Harris Jeyaraj combined
with the original’s status as one of
the biggest blockbusters in Bollywood history,
has sent the expectation meter soaring. The
audio released on 23rd December.
Vijay’s movies always have good songs.
Director Shankar and Harris are teaming up
for the first time with the hero, and let’s
see how this super-hit trio has fared.
Asku Laska...
Singers: Vijay Prakash, Chinmayi, Suvi
Lyrics: Madhan Karky
This is the much hyped 16 language love song that Madhan Karky has penned for Nanban. Turkish, Slovak, French, Spanish, Chinese, Icelandic, German, Hebrew, Lingala, Malay, Arabic, Meile, English, Telugu, Malayalam, Hindi and of course Tamil have been used. Some ‘Harris’ special words that are incomprehensible to the human mind are there in this song too. The tune for this duet perfectly suits Vijay Prakash’s casual style of singing and Chinmayi’s super sweet company. On the whole, a foot tapping melody.
En Frienda Pola...
Singers: Krish, Suchith Suresan
Lyrics: Vivega
The song begins with very catchy whistling and proceeds with some very poignant yet simple lyrics that emphasize the value of a good friend. The beats are similar to the sound of claps. The usage of the mouth organ also adds to the haunting effect of this song. The song ends with some guitar notes that have come to symbolize Harris. On the whole, a short and highly impactful song. Krish infuses the same feel that he showed for 'June Ponal'
Endhan Kann Munnae...
Singers: Aalap Raju
Lyrics: Madhan Karky
The tune is so typical of Harris. We have heard this tune in many movies before like Unnale Unnale and Vaaranam Aayiram, to name a few. It is like a short and sweet lullaby that might pick up once the visuals are out.
Heartiley Battery...
Singers: Mukesh and Hemachandran
Lyrics: Na. Muthukumar
Nanban’s version of ‘All iz Well’. Very catchy with a constant beat and some funny noises that run in the background. The lyrics emphasize the value of living life in a positive and optimistic manner. Another chartbuster that will rock the screens for sure. Hemachandran and Mukesh have had a blast singing this. It is quite evident from the energy and positive vibes that this song generates. This song has definitely lived up to the Hindi cult classic “All iz Well”.
Irukaana Illaiyaana Idupaanaa..
Singers: Vijay Prakash, Javed Ali and Sunidhi Chauhan
Lyrics: Pa. Vijay
A song dedicated to Ileana’s svelte figure and waist-line. Vijay Prakash sounds so much like Hariharan in this song with his energy and enthusiasm. A sure shot super-duper hit song that will show the heroine in all her glory, the hero’s dancing prowess and director Shankar’s liking for grandeur and magnificent sets. It has some nice catchy lines in the form “Olli Jelly Belly Malli”. Another USP of this song is national ‘item number’ sensation Sunidhi Chauhan’s voice.
Nalla Nanban...
Singers: Ramakrishnan Murthy
Lyrics: Na. Muthukumar
Total sentimental sojourn from Harris and the lyricist. Given the original’s reputation for inciting tears in the emotionally charged scenes showing Sharman Joshi’s suicide attempt, this song will also go on the same lines. A nice classical touch all along, through the choice of the singer and the usage of mridangam. The piano and flute before the 2nd stanza are very pleasant on the ears.
Verdict: A winner all the way. Good variety all through the album from Harris Jeyaraj and ample scope for festivities in the theater when Nanban scorches screens for Pongal. Harris Jeyaraj continues his envious winning streak with another sure-shot.
Asku Laska...
Singers: Vijay Prakash, Chinmayi, Suvi
Lyrics: Madhan Karky
This is the much hyped 16 language love song that Madhan Karky has penned for Nanban. Turkish, Slovak, French, Spanish, Chinese, Icelandic, German, Hebrew, Lingala, Malay, Arabic, Meile, English, Telugu, Malayalam, Hindi and of course Tamil have been used. Some ‘Harris’ special words that are incomprehensible to the human mind are there in this song too. The tune for this duet perfectly suits Vijay Prakash’s casual style of singing and Chinmayi’s super sweet company. On the whole, a foot tapping melody.
En Frienda Pola...
Singers: Krish, Suchith Suresan
Lyrics: Vivega
The song begins with very catchy whistling and proceeds with some very poignant yet simple lyrics that emphasize the value of a good friend. The beats are similar to the sound of claps. The usage of the mouth organ also adds to the haunting effect of this song. The song ends with some guitar notes that have come to symbolize Harris. On the whole, a short and highly impactful song. Krish infuses the same feel that he showed for 'June Ponal'
Endhan Kann Munnae...
Singers: Aalap Raju
Lyrics: Madhan Karky
The tune is so typical of Harris. We have heard this tune in many movies before like Unnale Unnale and Vaaranam Aayiram, to name a few. It is like a short and sweet lullaby that might pick up once the visuals are out.
Heartiley Battery...
Singers: Mukesh and Hemachandran
Lyrics: Na. Muthukumar
Nanban’s version of ‘All iz Well’. Very catchy with a constant beat and some funny noises that run in the background. The lyrics emphasize the value of living life in a positive and optimistic manner. Another chartbuster that will rock the screens for sure. Hemachandran and Mukesh have had a blast singing this. It is quite evident from the energy and positive vibes that this song generates. This song has definitely lived up to the Hindi cult classic “All iz Well”.
Irukaana Illaiyaana Idupaanaa..
Singers: Vijay Prakash, Javed Ali and Sunidhi Chauhan
Lyrics: Pa. Vijay
A song dedicated to Ileana’s svelte figure and waist-line. Vijay Prakash sounds so much like Hariharan in this song with his energy and enthusiasm. A sure shot super-duper hit song that will show the heroine in all her glory, the hero’s dancing prowess and director Shankar’s liking for grandeur and magnificent sets. It has some nice catchy lines in the form “Olli Jelly Belly Malli”. Another USP of this song is national ‘item number’ sensation Sunidhi Chauhan’s voice.
Nalla Nanban...
Singers: Ramakrishnan Murthy
Lyrics: Na. Muthukumar
Total sentimental sojourn from Harris and the lyricist. Given the original’s reputation for inciting tears in the emotionally charged scenes showing Sharman Joshi’s suicide attempt, this song will also go on the same lines. A nice classical touch all along, through the choice of the singer and the usage of mridangam. The piano and flute before the 2nd stanza are very pleasant on the ears.
Verdict: A winner all the way. Good variety all through the album from Harris Jeyaraj and ample scope for festivities in the theater when Nanban scorches screens for Pongal. Harris Jeyaraj continues his envious winning streak with another sure-shot.
Monday, December 26, 2011
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