Don Movie

Don's emotional effectiveness is bogged down by the commercial cliches and platitudes. Chakravarthi finds his true calling in cinema -- he wants to become a ...

But the aptness of the clichéd saying is overshadowed by the nature of the saying as a cliché,’ he writes. It's a good way to describe Don. The film's strength lies in its emotional core, which sadly still holds a lot of relevance in the Indian context. The performances largely bring this inherent ‘truth’ to the front. Thousands of talented people might not make it in the industry, but Chakravarthi is not one of them because… A few moments bring a smile to the face, like the parody of an iconic sequence from Baasha. But the universe is largely established without much logic in its setting. he is the hero. Not to mention, Angayarkanni has to say things like, 'Women prefer making their men successful, than being with successful men.' It's not a personal decision, but a standard and judgement for all women -- especially commercial film female leads. In true Suryavamsam-style, he becomes a pan-Indian success with just one short film and a feature film. The first half of the film is unsurprisingly light. With the help of a naive dean, Chakravarthy almost gets away with everything -- from counterfeit applications to meaningless strikes. It also aspires to speak of the steadfast faith Indian parents have in this system. But later, this is rationalised in just a few seconds and they magically transform into kinder, empathetic humans when they realise that Chakravarthy has a ‘dream’. There’s no denying that they might want the best for their son/student. But their good intentions do not erase the emotional trauma Chakravarthy faces due to their behaviour.

Sivakarthikeyans most awaited release of the year, Don, finally hit the screens on May 13 after a long wait. The film opened to blockbuster reviews and the ...

Fans are upset about the number of illegal sites carrying pirated links. Piracy ruins the cinematic experience which is why the filmmakers fear leaks. Sivakarthikeyan's most awaited release of the year, Don, finally hit the screens on May 13 after a long wait.

Sivakarthikeyan's Don has hit theatres. Don is the new entrant in a long series of movies that talk about Indian parents' obsession with making their children ...

He has an aim and that aim is to find an aim in his life. The guilt trip in Don is enormous, it may even well up your eyes a few times. Another good quality of Don is it is not one-sided. Don is pleasant from the word go, thanks mainly to the charm of Sivakarthikeyan. It is very easy to accept him in this role given the film also closely resembles the struggles he faced in real life before he became a movie star. He infuses the character with a lot of conviction and palpable energy, which is very hard not to succumb to. Despite all his efforts, his father puts him in an engineering college and his rebellion only grows in scale and scope.