Vishwaroopam_posterAfter much delay and watching the movie twice – here goes my review on Vishwaroopam.

First on its genre – You can broadly categorize it as “Spy Thriller”. Not the usual one which we get to see in Hollywood or Bollywood. This is a bit more intelligent and humane. This goes much deeper in terms of analysis and detailing. And the way the narration happens is brilliant. It is Non Linear and it travels seamlessly between times.

 

Kamal Haasan as an actor is at his best in first 30 minutes. You couldn’t think of an actor other than Kamal Haasan, who could perform so graciously as a Kathak Dancer. I could even bet with those who challenge me. And this character finds its end with an extraordinary scene which I would easily term it as the Best Mass Scene Ever in Indian Cinema.

Rahul Bose is brilliant as Omar. A man who never thinks what he does is wrong. A pure dark character.

Pooja Kumar as Nirupama has done her part so well. It is from her point of view the story opens up.

All other characters in the movie had performed really good. Some had meaty roles. Some didn’t have much in this part like Andrea and Shekar Kapoor.

 

Technically the movie is very strong.

Sanu Varghese has done brilliant cinematography. It gives an international color to the movie. The Time Slice technology has been handled very well.

The production design by Boontawee ‘Tor’ Taweepasas and Art Direction by Ilayaraja brings you Chennai Made Afghanistan. So very realistic.

Songs by Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy. The Kathak number is a killer. The way it was shot is also different from usual song numbers. Other songs are used in background. Some didn’t suit the scene. Some did. BGM is by Indrajit – Brilliant stuff.

 

Kamal Haasan as a writer amazes every time. The research he has put into this subject is tremendous. Be it Mughal Knife, Geiger Counter, Faraday Shield and Rituals of people who fight in the name of God – Intelligent. You can also find an Undercurrent humor in many scenes – Trademark Kamal Haasan. Also I don’t think any director/actor would have guts to end a movie like this – Sheer Planning. It was simple, intelligent and paving way to the second part. It also gives you a sneak peek into the second part.

 

On the downside – I felt the first afghan portion was pretty long. It could have been shorter with some scenes trimmed.

 

Of course there are a few unanswered questions. But with the pattern in which the screenplay is written, am sure that it is going to be explained in second part.

Eagerly waiting for the second part.

 

Rating:- 4/5 (Must Watch)