Khakhee - DD review

Language:  Telugu
Genre:  Action

Karthi is one of the few tamil heroes,  who has the stamina of pulling crowds to theatres.  Khakhee is doing great business in telugu - no surprises here. After the disastrous "cheliyaa",  karthi has put onus on debutant Vinod.  Let's see how far he has succeeded?

Khakhee is about a tough cop,  DSP Dheeraj's(Karthi)  struggle to nab famous robbery killings in 1995. Vinod has tried to show the story as real as possible.  He has done his homework well and it is evident in every frame.  Out of 160 minutes, there are numerous edge of seat moments. Without a single clue, how police solves the long pending dacoity is well shown and also the history of the dacoits is shown with a proper research. Rakul is good as female lead.

Karthi is elegant as a police officer. Rakul's innocent character suits her. Abhimanyu singh, as head of the gang is scary. Except for first song, others can be avoided. But bg score is impressive.

+++++++++++++++
Interval episode.
Bus chase.
Action sequence in desert.
Realistic screenplay.

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Karthi-Rakul's romance is little boring.

If you like dark themed cop thriller,  go grab your tickets.

My rating:  3.25/5

Last words:  Out and out cop thriller. 

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Justice League - DD review

Justice league - DD review
Language:  English
Genre:  action,  superhero

After Marvel's Avengers,  now it is DC's turn to save the world from foreign invasion. Bruce wayne aka Batman tries to unite all the super heroes to fight against Steppenwolf and his parademons. Steppenwolf seeks to unite the mother boxes,  which is the source of super power that can terraform any planet.  As usual,  all the super heroes foils his plan.  Story is nothing new.

Excellent CGI effects and few scenes ties you to the seat.  Story lacks its depth and if you are critical about storyline,  it  may not impress you.  If you are a DC fan and if you love action scenes, it might impress you. 

The scene in which superman is brought to life is really weird.  Introduction scene of wonder woman is not related to the story.  Story line is highly flawed.

My rating: 3/5

Last words:  Just OK league. 

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Garuda vega:  DD review
Genre:  Action
Language:  Telugu

A well made hollywood like Tollywood edge of the seat thriller.  It's out and out Praveen Sattaru's film.  How a NIA officer busts the country's biggest scam forms the crux of the story.  Movie is highly technical with high production values. First half of the movie is a blockbuster with an unexpected and a brilliant interval bang.  Second half lacks pace with a simple climax.

After ankusam,  aahuthi,  Rajasekhar has got a very good role.  He lived up to expectations as an brave and intelligent officer and a trouble some husband.  Pooja is ok. Some scenes between pooja and rajasekhar are boring.  Other notable performers are adith and naazar.

+++++
Interval bang
Technical values
Screenplay
Action sequences
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Importance of garuda vega is not convincingly explained
Climax is flat

My rating: 3.25/5

Tollwood film with international standards

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Thor Ragnarok - DD review

Language:  English
Genre:  Action, Superhero

For Marvel fans,  this is really a colorful treat. Amazing action scenes,  powerful performances and humorous conversations and much more is Thor Ragnarok.

According to Ragnarok prophecy,  Asgard is burned to ashes by a demon,  Surtur. Thor defeats Surtur,  returns back,  thinking he has prevented Apocalypse.  But Asgard has got a real villain in the name of Hela,  goddess of death,  first born of Odin.  Hela defeats Thor and Loki,  sending them to the garbage planet,  sakaar.  Hela raises army of the dead and Fenris,  the big wolf,  by killing everyone who comes in her way.  On Sakaar,  thor has to fight hulk in the battle of gladiators,  run by grandmaster.  Thor, Hulk,  Valkyrie and Loki has to escape Sakaar to save Asgard,  in mission revengers.  Are they successful?

Hela,  played by kate blanchett is so far the most powerful villain of the Marvel. Hela is vigorous,  powerful and has got all the skills for a ferocious Villain.  Kate blanchett simply nailed it.  10/10 for Hela.  The script writers infused a high dose of comedy in almost every scene,  which made the script full on entertaining.  The screenplay is highly entertaining and thrilling with edge of thriller scenes.  9/10 for script writers/directors. BG score is refreshing,  resembling 80's songs and visual effects are top notch. Action scenes are unbelievable.  9/10 for visual experiences.  The scenes between Thor and Hulk,  Thor and Valkyrie,  Thor and Loki are of the highest quality.  9/10. I like the Grandmaster character.  His body language and psychotic attitude is fun to watch.  A brief appearance of Dr.  Strange enthralls you.

My rating:  4.5/5

Finishing touch:  This is the best movie of Thor series and one of the best from Marvel. This Thor is thoroughly entertaining. 

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