Movie: Jailer
Rating: 2.75/5
Cast: Rajinikanth, Vasanth Ravi, Ramya Krishnan, Tamannaah Bhatia, Jackie Shroff
Director: Nelson Dilipkumar
Produced By: Sun Pictures
Release Date: 10th August 2023
Story: Muthuvel Pandian (Rajinikanth) is a retired Jailer who lives with his wife (Ramya Krishnan), son (Vasanth Ravi) who is also a police officer, daughter-in-law (Mirnaa) and grandson happily. Pandian’s son tries to go investigate a crime gang, goes missing and is assumed dead. Enraged by this, Pandian vows to take revenge. Was he successful in his mission? What kind of troubles he faced in this process? Answers to these questions form the rest of the story.
Analysis: The first half of the film starts on a decent note with showing Rajini in a calm role. The background setting of the crime world, the relation between father and son was also shown in a good way. Though the pace appears to be too slow, the impact gets better after a serious turn. After the Rajinikanth’s role takes the charge, things get interesting and the interval episode also came well.
The post-Interval flashback sequence, had an excellent impact but after that, the film loses grip with some uninteresting comedy scenes which give a feel of boredom and deviate from the main plot. The proceedings keep getting dragged out without any impact and the Sunil – Tamannaah’s episode was turned out to be a big disappointment. But the climax episode came good, and it makes the overall effect a bit better.
Performances: Rajinikanth was too good in his role and carried out the entire film on his shoulders. Vinayakan was good and portrayed the evilness in his character very well. Shiva Raj Kumar made a terrific impact in a cameo, while Mohanlal was also good. Vasanth Ravi, Ramya Krishnan, Mirnaa and others were fine.
Plus Points:
- Rajinikanth’s performance and screen presence
- Anirudh BGM
- Shiva Raj Kumar cameo
- Climax
Minus Points:
- Misplaced comedy
- Dragged moments after flashback
- Sunil – Tamannaah track
Verdict:
Rajinikanth’s superb performance, Anirudh Ravichander’s Background Score and a few terrific sequences along with the Climax work well for the film. However the misfired comedy and dragged second half work against it. Overall the film can be a decent outing if you watch without much expectations.
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