Sunday 17 September 2017

THUPPARIVAALAN (aka THE DETECTIVE) (TAMIL) (2017)

Mysskin presents our own homegrown Sherlock Holmes sorry in his inimitable style with most of his trademark elements. Vishal plays the protagonist Kaniyan Poongundran with Prasanna as his sidekick Mano -a la Watson (albeit in much minor part). The above average mystery unfolds in a linear narrative which keeps you hooked. Vishal fits the role for the most part as the emotionally remote, brainy detective and is convincing in the kinetic action set pieces. The rest of the cast including Prasanna, Vinay, Andrea, Bhagyaraj and John Vijay are apt in their minor parts. After Pisaasu, once again, Arrol Corelli impresses with his background score which elevates the proceedings. Overall, while it is definitely not a masterpiece by any measure, is flawed and could be leaner, the auteur in Mysskin succeeds in making an engaging thriller which has the potential for becoming a fabulous franchise.

A PRETTY GOOD WATCH !! RATING - 3/5

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