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Originally posted by: turqoisedress

OK Kanmani

So I don't really watch Tamil movies much as language barrier can be annoying for me..The other day I came across this on Netflix and decided to give it a try as I got ready for bed.

I can see exactly why KJo or anyone in BW wants to remake this actually though I would not be surprised if this movie has polarizing views.. It's a pretty charming and relevant movie about the younger generation and their relationships, goals/aspirations. The main 'conflict' about both wanting to follow their dreams and not wanting marriage to tie one down is pretty relevant...I think this is one reason why people today are so scared of marriage anyways...marriage = having to give up your career goals, not only freedom. However, I think this could have been explored more in depth too...as it does feel rushed by the end and maybe it's because the movie is rather subtle but it feels like MR simply wanted to deal with it more on the surface rather than go deep into it...so yes, a certain intensity and depth is missing. But at the same time, I don't think this film paraded itself as an intense film either. From the beginning it always seemed like a fun film.

The movie kinda reminded me of SDR as ultimately the message is the same, but it has two more likable characters unlike SDR's confused ones. I loved the old vs new in this movie...the tradition vs modern relationships. I LOVED the older couple honestly and their story.

The acting is top notch...Nithya Menon is fabulous..literally the movie is wonderful as long as she's there...Dulquer is cute and charming..and good enough in his role...their chemistry makes the movie work because it's fun to watch them together. Prakash Raj and Leela Samson too -- pivotal parts done very well! For the life of me, I have no idea how Sharddha and Shaad are going to pull this off. Shaad is hopeless and I think Shraddha would make Tara annoying by overacting a la EV. Sharddha in a bubbly-esque role is kinda scary tbh. ARK shouldn't really have a problem with Adi though. Straightforward character, he mostly has to be charming. 😆

Oh technical aspects are great ehre...cinematography and ARR's music!

Overall a good watch.

3.5/5

Originally posted by: rogerrocks

Yay..Am actually glad you liked it 😆 I think the main drawback with the film is the lack of conflict. For all its flaws, i do think MR solved the issue reasonably better than what Ayaan did in YJHD given the fact that Bunny had similar dreams and aspirations 😆 You should check out Bharadwaj Rangan's review..Its a great take on the film..He even goes to the extent of saying MR need not worry about mediocre scripts so long as he casts actors like Nithya 😆 Btw, Alia was the first choice for the role..So glad she let it pass 😆 Shradha is so gonna murder Tara 😆

Originally posted by: turqoisedress

I don't think there's a complete lack of conflict but I do think they don't properly talk about it even if the point does come across ( for Hindi audience is going to have to be more direct or we'll end up with another SDR where people simply didn't get it 😆) ..I think MR didn't want to deal with it in great depth 😆 I think he intended for the other dramatic points like Adi's family, Tara's mom to not really be big melodramatic moments. The main conflict is always that there's a deadline on Adi-Tara's relationship...until they both go their own ways in their careers. Of course on the way they fall in love. Ya it's reminiscent of YJHD, definitely handled better here.

Nithya is fabulous man! I loved the scene with Ganapathy whenot she gets her acceptance letter for Paris...I want both ...or the scene with Adi's SIL abs she tells her that marriage isn't necessary abs she can talk to Adi also...not to mention the lovely scenes with Dulquer. I'm glad Alia didn't do this role. But that makes me wonder why KJo didnt cast her in the remake...maybe because she's already done it before. Oh I shudder to think what Shraddha will do here. This many dialogues...free spirited character. Full EV repeat. Sonakshi would have been better. The role is actually right up Pari's alley but she's done this before many times too abs it would be a repeat of SDR for her 😆

Originally posted by: turqoisedress

I don't think there's a complete lack of conflict but I do think they don't properly talk about it even if the point does come across ( for Hindi audience is going to have to be more direct or we'll end up with another SDR where people simply didn't get it 😆) ..I think MR didn't want to deal with it in great depth 😆 I think he intended for the other dramatic points like Adi's family, Tara's mom to not really be big melodramatic moments. The main conflict is always that there's a deadline on Adi-Tara's relationship...until they both go their own ways in their careers. Of course on the way they fall in love. Ya it's reminiscent of YJHD, definitely handled better here.

Nithya is fabulous man! I loved the scene with Ganapathy whenot she gets her acceptance letter for Paris...I want both ...or the scene with Adi's SIL abs she tells her that marriage isn't necessary abs she can talk to Adi also...not to mention the lovely scenes with Dulquer. I'm glad Alia didn't do this role. But that makes me wonder why KJo didnt cast her in the remake...maybe because she's already done it before. Oh I shudder to think what Shraddha will do here. This many dialogues...free spirited character. Full EV repeat. Sonakshi would have been better. The role is actually right up Pari's alley but she's done this before many times too abs it would be a repeat of SDR for her 😆