Karthi was seriously superb in this movie like his character can be borderline annoying if the actor doesn't get it right but karthi just nailed it🔥🔥 he's instantly lovable❤
the talks about jallikattu are to show how meiyazhagan's life is affected by unknown peoples decision to ban jallikattu. Which gives lead to how his kith and kin were shot down when protesting against sterlite. And how he cares for those who protested as his own. And he does rituals for them every year in memory. All this is to show that his love is unbounded, not just for arulmozhi, but also for those who did him wrong and those who lost lives in protest. the central point of the movie is to show how unbounded meiyazhagan's love is for all. so I felt those "long drunk rant scene" is crucial to the movie. I also didnt want the 3hr movie to end.
It’s also interesting how Arulmozhi also addresses it. He says he doesn’t just love me, he loves everyone. He even pushes Arulmozhi to forgive the people that took away his ancestral home.
Hello Baddie, I live in Delhi, just watched the tamil movie Meiyazhagan(2024), and I am not kidding, It got me so emotional. It is one of those feel good movies you keep in your heart. The cinematography, the shots, the bgm, just perfect.
I saw this movie today........... This is a fantabulous movie........... Both Aravindswami and Karthi have done their roles perfectly...................
What a movie! I connected to myself while watching the movie. What a screen play, extraordinary! Not a big story, a Slow moving story telling but must watch! not for action lovers and not for trendy noisy bgm lovers. The realife situation played as a drama. Kudos to director Prem, he never forget to bring back our childhood memories as like 96.. that's his best touch .. Overall nice feel movie for those who understands the real life.. Love from Siva 💓
I think Meiyazhagan and 96 are weirdly the same movie. It's about two people who have these unspoken feelings and emotions towards each other, and the whole film basically happens on one night where we are seeing them open up about them. But, I feel that Meiyazhagan was a more interesting and frankly, a better film than 96. 96, for all the things it did right, relied a lot on us feeling and connecting to the nostalgia. But Meiyazhagan actually strayed away from the nostalgic elements, focusing on highlighting what make these two people interesting.
@@privacyisparamount3107 I don't disagree with you. This is a very expositional film. But, what I was talking about is the specific style that Prem does. Which is very indulgent, focusing on situations in a very small scale.
I kinda disagree with your point baddy. Karthi as meyazhagan stands out for his nature of giving utmost importance to a very old cycle. Isn't it implicit that he would do a great husband too ? It again talks about how karthi deals with relations (objects/people) and how aravind swamy does.
Loved the review. Could you please allow for silences between sentences? Considering the depth in the review, silences are necessary to process what's being said! Thanks.
@@maverick808082Very true, he's basically reading his written review. I think Baradwaj needs to be more spontaneous and less formal in his video reviews.
Brilliant review. Thank you. Watched the movie yesterday at PVR Lulu Kochi. One needs to be prepared for watching this kind of a movie. The team are passionate and driving home some important points and will not let you go before they feel they've done their best. I was not prepared and I found my impatience coming in the way the directors vision.
Watched it in a theatre in Pune, this is the most endearing film i have ever seen!! Film has aced in all departments, made me emotional, rethink the perspective of life!! Must watch!!❤
@Baradwaj Rangan. I am beginning to figure out your reviews when you give positive reviews to random commercial movies and are harsh on movies such as this one. I am a teacher. When a poor performer gets even one question right on a quiz, I am full of positivity and encouragement because my expectations are so low. But when a high performing student or one with great potential answers even one question wrong, I am disappointed and harsh. I think the difference is in managing one’s expectations. But the changing benchmark may lead to allegations of favoritism or even worse- paid reviews. 🙏🏽🙏🏽
@@gsr-s5d he called it a "middling thriller" with several high moments. Idhuva "good review"? It had a lot of fun moments, plus you don't approach a star vehicle the same way you approach a serious drama. Comparison is not remotely valid IMO. That film aspired to be a star vehicle and it largely achieved what it set out to do IMO.
Spot on. Though they tried to show Karthi as someone who loves all, that was already conveyed in jallikattu and when he asked arvind to forgive his bad doers. I would cut and throw away 2,3 sequences easily like one of two Ilayaraja songs, Sterlite, eelam issue discussion. It could have saved 20 mins and movie would have been near perfect. The drag in these sequences reduces the impact the brilliant climax could have actually given. But still it was goosebumps when arvind said meiazhaga..
I watched the movie at Bangalore today and couldn't remember having any of the eelam or Sterlite sequences. Wondering did I miss them or were the cut 🤔
Beautifully summarised ! It was a drag in the second half, the length of 178 mnts was testing....but still one cannot hate the film. As you say one may feel detached at times, but you still want to be and mostly stay, engaged.
Simple storyline but very well made. Much like 96 this also explores nostalgia in a different setting. Both Karthi and Aravind Swamy were in perfect sync with each other.
Same 96 template in his Sophomore too. A kind of Reunion, two main characters talking a whole night. Tailor made characters for Karthi n Arvindswamy ❤❤ I felt the scenes between 'indha maan' and 'kodai kaala kaatre' went a bit out of track and could have been trimmed. Like Karthi says in a scene 'nellikkai saapittadhukku apparam thanni kudicha madhiri irundhuchu', the movie gave a similar kind of feel ❤
These are the reviews I love of yours...when your face reflects the joy of a cinema-lover. Critical but passionately in love with stories. I wish this one was showing in my country. Alas I will have to make do with a clearly lacklustre Devara this afternoon
What makes #Meiyazhagan truly special? Other than the fact that it is one of the most beautiful films ever made, it changes many narrative techniques in their head with an unbelievable positive spin. 1. Narrative causality is the reason we believe in many films that when everyone feel extremely happy, in the next scene something bad is going to happen. Sometimes this feeling spills over into our 'reality' making us unable to enjoy our happy moments as we believe that it will be followed by a disaster. Meiyazhagan almost therapeutically heals us of this thinking with the high point being Karthi's salute to the cobra. 2. Every one of us is a hero worshipper to someone but not all of us (non superstars) realize that even we are heros to some. Identifying these silent clappers and seeing our lives through their eyes is the best motivation we need in our lives. Exploring the vulnerability of an ordinary man and the happiness he gains by the perspective of his hero worshipper whom he doesn't even recognize is the story none of us knew we needed. 3. The fact that all our answers are in front of us and we only need to look was demonstrated in the most stunning way in the end of the film. In every sense a Master class film with brilliant performances by not only the lead actors but everyone of the minimal but stellar cast. Music was haunting and the voice of Ulaganayagan provided the touch of magic to elevate the experience to sublime levels. Prem Kumar - player of heart strings.
@Baradwaj Rangan, I've not watched the movie yet. Do you watch a movie only with a goal of critiquing it, or do you enjoy watching movies as they are presented? No movie is perfect, and its hard to get inside any director's head and visualize what was originally conceived to what is being shown. So, getting detail oriented about certain things that the director should've shown may actually be unrealistic or sometimes even out of scope from a director's point of view. Just saying these so you could be more generic with your reviews. A director's journey is a continuously evolving journey with the kind of movies he/she makes.
Thanjavur nativity perfectly captured. Really great movie..only one glaring flaw: all the cast looked v Native . Arvindsamy looked totally out of place in terms of looks. Imagine V sethupathy in same role!
Without politics a wedding will never be complete ! And a villager will always talk politics ! So accept it baddy ! Baddy gets annoyed always whenever it is Tamil
Showing Periyar photo twice was unncessary. That proud Kannadigar was anti Tamil all the way & a British stooge to landowing Mudaliars & other upper castes.
சிங்கையில் இன்று ...இப்பொழுது தான் தியேட்டரில் படம் பார்த்து விட்டு வந்து இதை எழுதிகிறேன்.. அருமை சகோதர் பிரேம்குமார்.... பல பல உணர்வு பிணைப்புகளை மிக மிக அருமையாக சொல்லி உள்ளீர்கள்... இந்த படம் தமிழர் வாழும் காலமெல்லம் கொண்டாட படும்...
Best Film of the Year. Some People Comparing with Action Movies in nearby seats at theatre seems funny. They literally watches teaser trailer of the this film and Expects Other stuff in movie. Slow Paced Movie Doesn't mean Bad Movie. Songs are Absolutely Most Beautiful thing in this movie
Once in bluemoon few stories like 96/Meiyazhagan comes on Silverscreen. WE WOULD LOVE watch them with all patience. IM GOING SECOND TIME eve at Mukunda4k ..Enthralling story it is Arul n Potato both lived in the Aatha Machan roles
Totally with you Baradwaj. However, if I am to watch it again, I would like and prefer the same format and with absolutely no change. BTW, brilliant review! looking forward to more from you.
One of the best Tamil movies. 2024 has been a golden year with some of the best movies released thus far like Vazhai, Lubber Pandhu.. This movie reminds me of Before Sunrise.
Sometimes you come across few gems like Meiyazhagan, where you cry and laugh from the heart. And movies like these make such impressions that you want to live this movie over and over again, be it by watching the movie again or by listening to its bgm or just by watching someone talking about it. Blessed are the makers of movies (and viewer experiences) like Meiyazhagan.❤
Repost: I've been watching you baddy consistently and one thing I've noticed. Why do you keep ignoring Hiphop Tamizha movies to review every time. Do you expect some nepo products with them or any other bias to ignore? 😞 Kadaisi Ulaga Por is a tremendous effort from Hiphop Tamizha team. Please do watch and review it.
i Watched the Movie last nite, i would highly highly recommend it to all !what an experience of movie watching Both Arvind Swamy & Karthi fabulous !!!@BD loved the review by each word
Meiazhagan Suriya’s View: I LOVED IT If 96 talked about untold love between two pairs, Meiazhagan also talks about love but in a different way. It is also about memories, emotions, care and many more. The Good: 1. The characters - They have been chosen wisely and make a mark irrespective of their screen time. Be it a bus conductor or a flower seller. 2. The dialogues - They are short and sweet. They make a powerful impact to the movement of the story . 3. The Performances - Arvind Swami is at his best. With minimal dialogues, his eyes and body speaks a lot. You will love him throughout the film. 4. Karthi - As an innocent village guy, he does create a spark though we have seen similar roles in his earlier films. His dialogue delivery and emotions are so perfect. 5. The Chemistry - With just 2 male characters for most part of the film, the chemistry between the two is fantastic. 6. The Cinematography - The lighting and framing of the shots are top notch. It beautifully jel with the emotions of the lead characters. 7. The Music - Govind Vasantha has once again kept us occupied with the emotions through his BGM. 8. The wedding sequence in first half. The Bad: 1. The jallikattu portions and few political dialogues could have been avoided. May be the new trimmed version might not have those. The Ugly: Nothing. Yes you read it right. Final Verdict: If you loved 96, and are a fan of feel good movies, this one is sure to impress you. C. Prem Kumar yet again proves he is worth the wait. (Took 6 years to complete the script) Rating - 4.25 / 5
Yep a rare and sensitive movie focusing on men's vulnerabilities. Hats off to Aravind and Karthi for their touching portrayals and Suriya/Jyothika for making it!
BR, I like your review but I want disagree on certain points that you mentioned. When two people are drinking after long time and these are things they talk about I can relate 100% to this! ( Been there done that), so this is really the best portrayal of the reality. I understand if someone hasn’t experienced that it will be hard to connect, but that ‘s movie notion to show that side !!! Super good movie, took me back to my experience!!!!
I xab surely sat this is the greatest movie that ive ever watched in my life ....there was not a sibgle moment in the film i felt disconnected ❤❤❤ no words
Bharadwaj Rangan sees the film more through his brain. See through your heart like meiyazhagan sees the world. Then this film will look flawless as world looks so beautiful for meiyazhagan 😃🤔
This movie was good as a movie and artists played their role very good. But It is far from reality when it comes to Karthi's character. I have not seen any such person in my experience whenever I went to India. I can connect myself to Arul, as victim being fooled/betrayed many times :). It is so hard to find such pure soul
Mr Rangan writes reviews specifically for audiences who have already watched the movie. There are so much of discussion on various plot elements, even in non spoiler reviews. The essence of his reviews never connect with me if I watch them before the movie.
I had great expectations of this movie given directed by 96 fame director ...but I felt not ao great about this movie as it was too melodramatic and somewhere movie dragged too much into emotional juat around 2 people which was boring for 3 hrs length... The side story of jallikattu, war history looked packed voluntarily in the movie... Acting was of course top notch and ARVIND SWAMY carried this movie with karthi who always I felt was good in village subjects.. Unlike 96 where there were other interesting stories , there wqs nothing much interesting ... This was more like a long novel fitting into a good webseries and I felt other good characters were wasted with no proper emotional fit like karthi wife character.... Also the reason for leaving the house should have been elaborated much more which would have added more strength to the base story which was too floating... Overall it showed a good lesson to city dwellers about their dreadful life and village men holds life
@@vishwam6072 EVR was anti Indian, anti Hindu & anti Tamil. Completely against our values. He was a British stooge & a firm supporter of upper & dominant castes like Pillais, Chettiars, Nadars etc. He did not care abt ST/SC or Dalit. He divided our Tamil society. Till today no Dalit/Sc or St can ever become CM.
@@Runread Our President is a Adivasi Women. Can you say her representation has brought about meaningful changes in lives of Adivasi or women in India. Representation as a concept works only when Representatives from Marginalised Communities in Power push for meaningful structural changes to uplift the represented communities , If not it is just Tokenism BJP does that a lot. Periyar is considered significant in Tamil spaces for contributing to anti caste and atheist sentiments ,which in itself is Pro Tamil and Pro Indian.
Softaana ஜாலி படம் .My Gripe, I think the movie discusses about being in touch with one's Roots and how one's Roots are their "Home" . But it tries to be apolitical at least in the trimmed version i saw. Felt that was a bit surface level and disingenuous. For all subject matter that it touches in detail , if Tamil nadu's caste underpinning are not discussed let alone be mentioned then it is a incomplete picture
Imagine Soorie was casted as Mieyazhagan! The character is pure innocence and gratitude, but a pestering one, which he would have aced. A great contrast to the handsome but hollowed out city dweller to simple, but bighearted villager. No doubt Karthi is superlative here, but it would have made a huge difference, like Anbe Sivam.
Engaging but detached!! Same here , everything was perfect, music , acting , cinematography but not even once it made me emotional, specially the dramatic wedding scene , superbly shot but failed to evoke any emotion in me !! This movie is a weird experience in my life , it’s superbly made movie but couldn’t connect to it !!
Will the Reviewers EVER learn to watch a movie/film WITHOUT any pre-set/pre-conceived/misinformed/ ill-conceived Understanding or hand-me-down Received Wisdom of What Floor Plan & Architecture it should NECESSARILY have....???? When,oh when, the Reviewers will learn to EXPERIENCE every movie with the clean slate of mind of an UN-PROGRAMMED Boy of 9 or 10.... AND THEN write the Review in the Same State of Heart&Mind.... INSTEAD of from the "Smarter Than Thou" or 'Better Trained Than Thou" specious perspective???? Those of us who have never lived and experienced Small Town life and its Socio-Political--Economic-Familial Dynamics & Mechanics & Ground Realities will be instantly tuned out by a few parts like the pace, finer nuances, behavioural patterns of some characters, the drift & seasonings of the Narrative for no fault of the Director !
Very average movie and its a one time watch. Story is simple and nothing great. If ppl forget to watch it on theaters, its fine you didnt miss anything.
Agree. Quite boring. Didn’t feel attached to the characters at all. Did not like the lengthy slow scenes. It tried to invoke the same emotions as 96, but failed.
Many may wonder why they imposed usual DMK talking points such as EVR, Jallikattu, Sterlite, & the usual ant-Brahmin innuendos in an otherwise unrelated genre from a totally different director. The reasons are multifold, 1. 9/10 movies during DMK regime must mandatorily carry their Political talking points, given this movie is from DMK's home production boy Surya, it goes w/o saying. 2. Many people are waking up against the oft-repeated DK-narratives around EVR, AntiB-Clique, Jallikattu, Sterlite, N-S divides etc. It required a rehashed psy-op, in the newest Kollywood genre. 3. The Writer/Director wants to join in this DMK/DK eco-system, for survival.
BR reviews movies for everyone including Tamilians. A lot of us non-Tamilians who watch these movies with subtitles like to understand what is what and to understand a lot of local nuances we won't get. Do try and understand that :)
This movie was so beautifully made. Some scenes were so personal makes you feel like you're invading someone's privacy.
Karthi was seriously superb in this movie like his character can be borderline annoying if the actor doesn't get it right but karthi just nailed it🔥🔥 he's instantly lovable❤
the talks about jallikattu are to show how meiyazhagan's life is affected by unknown peoples decision to ban jallikattu. Which gives lead to how his kith and kin were shot down when protesting against sterlite. And how he cares for those who protested as his own. And he does rituals for them every year in memory. All this is to show that his love is unbounded, not just for arulmozhi, but also for those who did him wrong and those who lost lives in protest.
the central point of the movie is to show how unbounded meiyazhagan's love is for all. so I felt those "long drunk rant scene" is crucial to the movie. I also didnt want the 3hr movie to end.
Exactly bro! Karthi just nailed as an actor in that scene❤
i too felt the same, those scenes added the depth to karthi's character.
A good perspective bro Kudos ❤
It’s also interesting how Arulmozhi also addresses it. He says he doesn’t just love me, he loves everyone. He even pushes Arulmozhi to forgive the people that took away his ancestral home.
Exactly my thoughts
Hello Baddie, I live in Delhi, just watched the tamil movie Meiyazhagan(2024), and I am not kidding, It got me so emotional. It is one of those feel good movies you keep in your heart. The cinematography, the shots, the bgm, just perfect.
Bro kaha dekhi ??
9 minutes padam super than paaaa. waiting for a feel good movie after long time
That’s literally what I thought
it is good, he is knit picking
I saw this movie today........... This is a fantabulous movie........... Both Aravindswami and Karthi have done their roles perfectly...................
Especially Kamal Hassan sir song in a scene -- it was a spine chilled moment
What a movie! I connected to myself while watching the movie. What a screen play, extraordinary! Not a big story, a Slow moving story telling but must watch! not for action lovers and not for trendy noisy bgm lovers. The realife situation played as a drama. Kudos to director Prem, he never forget to bring back our childhood memories as like 96.. that's his best touch .. Overall nice feel movie for those who understands the real life.. Love from Siva 💓
I think Meiyazhagan and 96 are weirdly the same movie. It's about two people who have these unspoken feelings and emotions towards each other, and the whole film basically happens on one night where we are seeing them open up about them.
But, I feel that Meiyazhagan was a more interesting and frankly, a better film than 96. 96, for all the things it did right, relied a lot on us feeling and connecting to the nostalgia. But Meiyazhagan actually strayed away from the nostalgic elements, focusing on highlighting what make these two people interesting.
bruh, there's a whole lot of other movies like this, we could even say this is a genre, "dialogue-driven" films
@@privacyisparamount3107 I don't disagree with you. This is a very expositional film. But, what I was talking about is the specific style that Prem does. Which is very indulgent, focusing on situations in a very small scale.
சரியா சொன்னீங்க
vijay fans please go, watch and support these kind of movies as well
Give money bro
Watched with family it's wonderful movie
9:23 minutes of review ! I m booking tickkets
It was a fantastic movie, enjoyed it totally. Wish it never ended.
I kinda disagree with your point baddy.
Karthi as meyazhagan stands out for his nature of giving utmost importance to a very old cycle. Isn't it implicit that he would do a great husband too ? It again talks about how karthi deals with relations (objects/people) and how aravind swamy does.
Loved the review. Could you please allow for silences between sentences? Considering the depth in the review, silences are necessary to process what's being said! Thanks.
What a beautiful observation.!
Exactly🥲 bro's words rolls out like ai
He is speaking in his review writing mode.... The actual writing I mean..
@@maverick808082Very true, he's basically reading his written review. I think Baradwaj needs to be more spontaneous and less formal in his video reviews.
Brilliant review. Thank you. Watched the movie yesterday at PVR Lulu Kochi.
One needs to be prepared for watching this kind of a movie. The team are passionate and driving home some important points and will not let you go before they feel they've done their best. I was not prepared and I found my impatience coming in the way the directors vision.
Did I actually watch a shorter edited version of the movie? Cuz some dialogues mentioned in the review weren't there when I saw the movie yesterday
Watched it in a theatre in Pune, this is the most endearing film i have ever seen!! Film has aced in all departments, made me emotional, rethink the perspective of life!! Must watch!!❤
@Baradwaj Rangan. I am beginning to figure out your reviews when you give positive reviews to random commercial movies and are harsh on movies such as this one.
I am a teacher. When a poor performer gets even one question right on a quiz, I am full of positivity and encouragement because my expectations are so low. But when a high performing student or one with great potential answers even one question wrong, I am disappointed and harsh. I think the difference is in managing one’s expectations. But the changing benchmark may lead to allegations of favoritism or even worse- paid reviews. 🙏🏽🙏🏽
That's a great pov ma'am, kudos 👏🏼
Yes I too felt it mam😢...I saw goat review and got disappointed with br giving good review😢
Well said Mam ✅ ❤
@@gsr-s5d he called it a "middling thriller" with several high moments. Idhuva "good review"? It had a lot of fun moments, plus you don't approach a star vehicle the same way you approach a serious drama. Comparison is not remotely valid IMO. That film aspired to be a star vehicle and it largely achieved what it set out to do IMO.
@@sickleboiThese are so called cinephiles. They think they are geniuses if they hate a star vehicle
Gethu Dinesh's interview was superb!!!
Code word accepted
It was a beautiful watch❤
Gonna watch it in the evening again! 🙏
Would love to see a Lights Camera Analysis of Meiyazhagan with Premkumar please 🙌🏾
This is one gem of a movie from Tamil this year
Spot on. Though they tried to show Karthi as someone who loves all, that was already conveyed in jallikattu and when he asked arvind to forgive his bad doers. I would cut and throw away 2,3 sequences easily like one of two Ilayaraja songs, Sterlite, eelam issue discussion. It could have saved 20 mins and movie would have been near perfect. The drag in these sequences reduces the impact the brilliant climax could have actually given. But still it was goosebumps when arvind said meiazhaga..
I watched the movie at Bangalore today and couldn't remember having any of the eelam or Sterlite sequences. Wondering did I miss them or were the cut 🤔
@@prashanthtr5548They were cut after mixed reviews
Beautifully summarised ! It was a drag in the second half, the length of 178 mnts was testing....but still one cannot hate the film. As you say one may feel detached at times, but you still want to be and mostly stay, engaged.
Simple storyline but very well made. Much like 96 this also explores nostalgia in a different setting. Both Karthi and Aravind Swamy were in perfect sync with each other.
Same 96 template in his Sophomore too. A kind of Reunion, two main characters talking a whole night. Tailor made characters for Karthi n Arvindswamy ❤❤
I felt the scenes between 'indha maan' and 'kodai kaala kaatre' went a bit out of track and could have been trimmed.
Like Karthi says in a scene 'nellikkai saapittadhukku apparam thanni kudicha madhiri irundhuchu', the movie gave a similar kind of feel ❤
These are the reviews I love of yours...when your face reflects the joy of a cinema-lover. Critical but passionately in love with stories. I wish this one was showing in my country. Alas I will have to make do with a clearly lacklustre Devara this afternoon
It is a great movie.. please watch in theatres and support
This movie will go down as one of the timeless classics in history of Tamil cinema
💯
The wedding hall's original name is Cholan only... it's located at Kumbakonam
Light camera analysis podunga BR please ❤
What makes #Meiyazhagan truly special?
Other than the fact that it is one of the most beautiful films ever made, it changes many narrative techniques in their head with an unbelievable positive spin.
1. Narrative causality is the reason we believe in many films that when everyone feel extremely happy, in the next scene something bad is going to happen. Sometimes this feeling spills over into our 'reality' making us unable to enjoy our happy moments as we believe that it will be followed by a disaster. Meiyazhagan almost therapeutically heals us of this thinking with the high point being Karthi's salute to the cobra.
2. Every one of us is a hero worshipper to someone but not all of us (non superstars) realize that even we are heros to some. Identifying these silent clappers and seeing our lives through their eyes is the best motivation we need in our lives. Exploring the vulnerability of an ordinary man and the happiness he gains by the perspective of his hero worshipper whom he doesn't even recognize is the story none of us knew we needed.
3. The fact that all our answers are in front of us and we only need to look was demonstrated in the most stunning way in the end of the film.
In every sense a Master class film with brilliant performances by not only the lead actors but everyone of the minimal but stellar cast. Music was haunting and the voice of Ulaganayagan provided the touch of magic to elevate the experience to sublime levels.
Prem Kumar - player of heart strings.
@Baradwaj Rangan, I've not watched the movie yet. Do you watch a movie only with a goal of critiquing it, or do you enjoy watching movies as they are presented? No movie is perfect, and its hard to get inside any director's head and visualize what was originally conceived to what is being shown. So, getting detail oriented about certain things that the director should've shown may actually be unrealistic or sometimes even out of scope from a director's point of view. Just saying these so you could be more generic with your reviews. A director's journey is a continuously evolving journey with the kind of movies he/she makes.
Good but could have been 15mts crisp.if still possible it can be done for larger audience
Trying to infuse prose and poetry in a format that is based on events and action
Wow only baddie can come up with this ❤❤❤
Thanjavur nativity perfectly captured.
Really great movie..only one glaring flaw: all the cast looked v Native .
Arvindsamy looked totally out of place in terms of looks.
Imagine V sethupathy in same role!
Not at all.. They looked best looking native for was beautiful to go back to village home days.. I loveddd
Without politics a wedding will never be complete ! And a villager will always talk politics ! So accept it baddy ! Baddy gets annoyed always whenever it is Tamil
Showing Periyar photo twice was unncessary. That proud Kannadigar was anti Tamil all the way & a British stooge to landowing Mudaliars & other upper castes.
Just watch... Beautyfully made
I think length of the video is no more a code word 😊
Glad you started adding spoiler alers 🙌
4:15 OMG ❤ felt it deeply.
சிங்கையில் இன்று ...இப்பொழுது தான் தியேட்டரில் படம் பார்த்து விட்டு வந்து இதை எழுதிகிறேன்..
அருமை சகோதர் பிரேம்குமார்....
பல பல உணர்வு பிணைப்புகளை மிக மிக அருமையாக சொல்லி உள்ளீர்கள்...
இந்த படம் தமிழர் வாழும் காலமெல்லம் கொண்டாட படும்...
Best Film of the Year. Some People Comparing with Action Movies in nearby seats at theatre seems funny. They literally watches teaser trailer of the this film and Expects Other stuff in movie. Slow Paced Movie Doesn't mean Bad Movie. Songs are Absolutely Most Beautiful thing in this movie
Once in bluemoon few stories like 96/Meiyazhagan comes on Silverscreen. WE WOULD LOVE watch them with all patience. IM GOING SECOND TIME eve at Mukunda4k ..Enthralling story it is Arul n Potato both lived in the Aatha Machan roles
Totally with you Baradwaj. However, if I am to watch it again, I would like and prefer the same format and with absolutely no change. BTW, brilliant review! looking forward to more from you.
One of the best Tamil movies. 2024 has been a golden year with some of the best movies released thus far like Vazhai, Lubber Pandhu..
This movie reminds me of Before Sunrise.
Just watched movie in netflix, Looking his review post watch, well overall i understood, Baddy asking for meizhagan sequel or web series on that :))))
Sometimes you come across few gems like Meiyazhagan, where you cry and laugh from the heart. And movies like these make such impressions that you want to live this movie over and over again, be it by watching the movie again or by listening to its bgm or just by watching someone talking about it. Blessed are the makers of movies (and viewer experiences) like Meiyazhagan.❤
The whole film has great references to the glorious cholas. Arlmozhi varman, Siva padha sekharan, the mandapam named chola.
Repost: I've been watching you baddy consistently and one thing I've noticed. Why do you keep ignoring Hiphop Tamizha movies to review every time. Do you expect some nepo products with them or any other bias to ignore? 😞
Kadaisi Ulaga Por is a tremendous effort from Hiphop Tamizha team. Please do watch and review it.
💯 agree
i Watched the Movie last nite, i would highly highly recommend it to all !what an experience of movie watching Both Arvind Swamy & Karthi fabulous !!!@BD loved the review by each word
Meiazhagan
Suriya’s View:
I LOVED IT
If 96 talked about untold love between two pairs, Meiazhagan also talks about love but in a different way. It is also about memories, emotions, care and many more.
The Good:
1. The characters - They have been chosen wisely and make a mark irrespective of their screen time. Be it a bus conductor or a flower seller.
2. The dialogues - They are short and sweet. They make a powerful impact to the movement of the story .
3. The Performances - Arvind Swami is at his best. With minimal dialogues, his eyes and body speaks a lot. You will love him throughout the film.
4. Karthi - As an innocent village guy, he does create a spark though we have seen similar roles in his earlier films. His dialogue delivery and emotions are so perfect.
5. The Chemistry - With just 2 male characters for most part of the film, the chemistry between the two is fantastic.
6. The Cinematography - The lighting and framing of the shots are top notch. It beautifully jel with the emotions of the lead characters.
7. The Music - Govind Vasantha has once again kept us occupied with the emotions through his BGM.
8. The wedding sequence in first half.
The Bad:
1. The jallikattu portions and few political dialogues could have been avoided. May be the new trimmed version might not have those.
The Ugly:
Nothing. Yes you read it right.
Final Verdict: If you loved 96, and are a fan of feel good movies, this one is sure to impress you. C. Prem Kumar yet again proves he is worth the wait. (Took 6 years to complete the script)
Rating - 4.25 / 5
appo for us film lovers padam kandippa super'ah thaan irukkum
I am so happy that tamil movie is bringing up with such awesome movies.. love from kerala...
Tamilians keep pushing culture but should also accept multiculturalism
See america now
Yep a rare and sensitive movie focusing on men's vulnerabilities. Hats off to Aravind and Karthi for their touching portrayals and Suriya/Jyothika for making it!
BR, I like your review but I want disagree on certain points that you mentioned. When two people are drinking after long time and these are things they talk about I can relate 100% to this! ( Been there done that), so this is really the best portrayal of the reality. I understand if someone hasn’t experienced that it will be hard to connect, but that ‘s movie notion to show that side !!! Super good movie, took me back to my experience!!!!
Oh man, the Netflix movie then is highly censored. Sad to see the soul of the movie being taken away. Missed to watch this in the theater
I xab surely sat this is the greatest movie that ive ever watched in my life ....there was not a sibgle moment in the film i felt disconnected ❤❤❤ no words
Where is Devara movie review baddy, I am eagerly waiting from you 😅..
Bharadwaj Rangan sees the film more through his brain.
See through your heart like meiyazhagan sees the world.
Then this film will look flawless as world looks so beautiful for meiyazhagan 😃🤔
This movie was good as a movie and artists played their role very good. But It is far from reality when it comes to Karthi's character. I have not seen any such person in my experience whenever I went to India. I can connect myself to Arul, as victim being fooled/betrayed many times :). It is so hard to find such pure soul
This film is art. Beautiful. This movie proves nostalgia is the most universal emotion.
Just watched on Netflix. Beautiful emotional movie.
Mr Rangan writes reviews specifically for audiences who have already watched the movie. There are so much of discussion on various plot elements, even in non spoiler reviews. The essence of his reviews never connect with me if I watch them before the movie.
This movie was so intimate and has so much heart ❤
This man makes a beautiful simple movie look more complicated than it is. This review doesn't do justice to the movie
I had great expectations of this movie given directed by 96 fame director ...but I felt not ao great about this movie as it was too melodramatic and somewhere movie dragged too much into emotional juat around 2 people which was boring for 3 hrs length... The side story of jallikattu, war history looked packed voluntarily in the movie... Acting was of course top notch and ARVIND SWAMY carried this movie with karthi who always I felt was good in village subjects.. Unlike 96 where there were other interesting stories , there wqs nothing much interesting ... This was more like a long novel fitting into a good webseries and I felt other good characters were wasted with no proper emotional fit like karthi wife character.... Also the reason for leaving the house should have been elaborated much more which would have added more strength to the base story which was too floating... Overall it showed a good lesson to city dwellers about their dreadful life and village men holds life
Also want to add that i saw the 3 hour version and i dunno why they want to delete those 2 scenes 😒
what's in the eyes of baradwaj ? between specs and eye
Only thing negative abt the movie is the politics. Keep EVR/Periyar out of our flims!!!
Real
Sorry he's integral to our values - very much needed
For your negative mindset only, he was there in the movie😂
@@vishwam6072 EVR was anti Indian, anti Hindu & anti Tamil. Completely against our values. He was a British stooge & a firm supporter of upper & dominant castes like Pillais, Chettiars, Nadars etc. He did not care abt ST/SC or Dalit. He divided our Tamil society. Till today no Dalit/Sc or St can ever become CM.
@@Runread Our President is a Adivasi Women. Can you say her representation has brought about meaningful changes in lives of Adivasi or women in India. Representation as a concept works only when Representatives from Marginalised Communities in Power push for meaningful structural changes to uplift the represented communities , If not it is just Tokenism BJP does that a lot. Periyar is considered significant in Tamil spaces for contributing to anti caste and atheist sentiments ,which in itself is Pro Tamil and Pro Indian.
I think the Netflix release has cut all those
Well given review 👍
Tickets booked 🎉
This is the person who gave thumbs up for animal. Oh boy!
Softaana ஜாலி படம் .My Gripe, I think the movie discusses about being in touch with one's Roots and how one's Roots are their "Home" . But it tries to be apolitical at least in the trimmed version i saw. Felt that was a bit surface level and disingenuous. For all subject matter that it touches in detail , if Tamil nadu's caste underpinning are not discussed let alone be mentioned then it is a incomplete picture
It was a beatiful ❤ movie
Very well said ❤
Imagine Soorie was casted as Mieyazhagan! The character is pure innocence and gratitude, but a pestering one, which he would have aced. A great contrast to the handsome but hollowed out city dweller to simple, but bighearted villager.
No doubt Karthi is superlative here, but it would have made a huge difference, like Anbe Sivam.
No sir! If had casted Soori, it would had been a stereotypical of a village youth. There are "Karthi like" innocent People in remote villages too.
Fantastic movie... such a pleasant watch..
Engaging but detached!! Same here , everything was perfect, music , acting , cinematography but not even once it made me emotional, specially the dramatic wedding scene , superbly shot but failed to evoke any emotion in me !! This movie is a weird experience in my life , it’s superbly made movie but couldn’t connect to it !!
felt like malgudi days
Nothing is generic that itself is s success
Anbe sivam ah vita mathri idhayum vida koodathu -- #Meiyazhagan is really a beautiful film
Do you really know that it's the second film of Prem Kumar Director
Meiazhagan || Anne Sivam
Karthi - Arvind Swamy || Kamal - Madhavan
What a beautiful movie ❤️ my hear is full
All of you who were "with the film" comment so, so we get more films like this ❤ I'll go first - With the film!
Will the Reviewers EVER learn to watch a movie/film
WITHOUT
any
pre-set/pre-conceived/misinformed/
ill-conceived Understanding or
hand-me-down Received Wisdom of
What Floor Plan & Architecture
it should NECESSARILY have....????
When,oh when, the Reviewers will learn
to EXPERIENCE every movie with the clean slate of mind of an
UN-PROGRAMMED Boy of 9 or 10....
AND THEN write the Review
in the Same State of Heart&Mind.... INSTEAD of from the
"Smarter Than Thou" or
'Better Trained Than Thou"
specious perspective????
Those of us who have never lived and experienced Small Town life and its
Socio-Political--Economic-Familial Dynamics & Mechanics & Ground Realities will be instantly tuned out by a few parts like the pace, finer nuances, behavioural patterns of some characters,
the drift & seasonings of the Narrative
for no fault of the Director !
மெய்யழகன் படம் சூப்பர் பல வருடங்களுக்கு பிறகு நல்ல தமிழ் படம்
படம் 100 நாள் கார்த்தி சம்பளம் இனி 100 கோடி தான்
So.... So.... So..... fantastic movie 😍
Very average movie and its a one time watch. Story is simple and nothing great. If ppl forget to watch it on theaters, its fine you didnt miss anything.
Agree. Quite boring. Didn’t feel attached to the characters at all. Did not like the lengthy slow scenes. It tried to invoke the same emotions as 96, but failed.
WOW I think it is the first time BR has given a positive vibe for a movie. 😂
Best film ❤😮😊
Many may wonder why they imposed usual DMK talking points such as EVR, Jallikattu, Sterlite, & the usual ant-Brahmin innuendos in an otherwise unrelated genre from a totally different director.
The reasons are multifold,
1. 9/10 movies during DMK regime must mandatorily carry their Political talking points, given this movie is from DMK's home production boy Surya, it goes w/o saying.
2. Many people are waking up against the oft-repeated DK-narratives around EVR, AntiB-Clique, Jallikattu, Sterlite, N-S divides etc. It required a rehashed psy-op, in the newest Kollywood genre.
3. The Writer/Director wants to join in this DMK/DK eco-system, for survival.
❤
Vijay Fans Ku intha movie pudikathu...
3 hour s
Sir kai verala vechu thirumba thirumba kokki podaadheenga sir. Thats outdated plus neenga sammandhema illadha eduthula kokki podringa
Mr.Bharadwaj , this movie is mainly for tamil audience. If so why you ca not give your review in TAMIL rather than English.
BR reviews movies for everyone including Tamilians.
A lot of us non-Tamilians who watch these movies with subtitles like to understand what is what and to understand a lot of local nuances we won't get. Do try and understand that :)