Simple but effective

How many times have great philosophers and analysts emphasised the importance of KISS-Keep It Simple, Stupid (or Straightforward;). But the film industry never seems to be impressed. "What is a movie without a high-flying star, 6 songs and 10 fight sequences and 20 crying scenes?" they seem to ask!! Well for a change I saw a movie which was refreshingly different...Azhagiya Theeyae..



I love simplicity, especially in story-telling and this director seems to be an expert at maintaining both simplicity and the interest of the viewer throughout the movie. He relates the story through one of the characters involved in the story. This is about four friends who are following their dreams and the twist of fate that takes one of them through a journey of friendship, pain suffering and love, finally culminating in their success. The most appreciable aspect of the movie is the way in which each character's individuality is maintained till the very end.



"Love happens in a boom" is the theme of the hero-though I do not subscribe to his views, I am able to appreciate the manner in which it is portrayed. There are no gaudy songs with heroines competing to "open-up", there are no double-meaning dialogues, not even the vulgar cacophonous comedy that seems to have become an inevitable part of any Tamil movie. Instead we have a heroine who is just a next-door girl with a dream and the strength to see it through. There are many instances where subtle dialogues really make you smile, not the uproarious laughter, but the very personal satisfied smile just for yourself to cherish.



The hero Prasanna definitely deserves a mention for his cool acting and very effective dialogue deliveries and director Radhamohan is one more fellow to watch out for. If there are more movies like this one we are definitely going to be back on track for some happy, tension-free;) family outings at the theaters.