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DVD Jilla
 Run time: 185 min Rating: 6.6 Genres: Action | Drama | Thriller Director: R.T. Neason Writers: R.T. Neason Stars: Mohanlal, Vijay, Kajal Agarwal |
| Storyline Sivan (Mohanlal) is a well-respected don in the area of Madurai. After his driver was killed in an altercation with a few enemies, including a rowdy cop, he takes the driver’s son Shakthi (Vijay) as his own. Shakthi grows up with a vengeful hatred towards the Police uniform and any other Khaki clothing. Even towards his eventual lover (Kajal), initially hating, but then seeing her good side, But it is when his Father desires him to wear the uniform, that turn the tables on the illegal work of Sivan. How Shakthi deals with his Father, and an unknown assailant forms the crux of the story. Written by Sam Abraham |
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| Details: Country: India Release Date: 9 January 2014 (UK) |
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The off-the-chart expectations stirred by the release of projects of two mega stars lured me in for the first day premiere of "Jilla". Despite encircled by a surreal crowd that screamed "Vijay" at the top of their lungs, I managed to find a tunnel vision with a neutral point of view and am penning this review in the same perspective.
Jilla is the story of the Godson of a Don, who turns into a police officer to aid his godfather, who then does a 180 degree shift opposing him and offers an ultimatum: Change or I will Change you.
The typical essence of a Masala entertainer is sprinkled in vast proportions and hence finds an appeal among the fans. Neutral viewer, like me, will find it hard to sit through several scenes which were deliberately inserted to find whistles rather than aiding the pace of the screenplay.
Over 60 years of combined experience between "Mohanlal" and "Vijay" overshadows almost everyone else on screen. Kajal is just a 3 song dancer with 3 extra scenes none of which feeds her acting appetite. Suri, with his double-meaninged wit, has tried a few gags which in most cases deserve sympathy rather than laughter.
As usual, stunts and songs play spoilsport, since they are logic-less and speed breakers respectively. Suri himself quotes, "Why, unnecessarily, did you stretch a one liner into a song?"
Despite these flaws, the audience will find the movie appealing only because they are able to see the entertainment behind all the aforementioned veils. To give a clear comparison this flick is somewhere between "Thalaiva" and "Thuppaki". Unlike Thalaiva, this is original but unlike Thuppaki this isn't universal.
A little more editing could have sharpened the movie.
An average attempt (5/10).
Wholesome Package of Fun, Love, Emotions, Songs and Fights.. First half was occupied by Intro to Two of the Big stars and followed by the SIVANUM SAKTHIYUM SERDHA MASSUDA song.. Then not more to tell in First half.. Just two songs and Some Fun.. It was not like a mohanlal film or a Ilayathalapathy film In the First Half.. I was Disappointing.. Then the Second Half.. Super choreography in EPPO MAMA TREATU and KANDANGI Songs.. There are more Emotional scenes and Both Stars done their Best in Second Half.. Vijay does what he does best but Mohanlal sir was Exceptional.. What a legend he is.. No-one have done this role convincingly than Him.. Soori done his part.. No other comedy actors are used properly other than Soori.. Then fully mass scenes in Last 1 Hour Between Vijay, Mohanlal and Villain Sampath.. Jilla Started not as good as i liked but Ended Very Well..
Jilla is …..Clever !
On the exterior, it appears a typical mass masala, yet on the interior, it talks Subtle emotions. Somewhere, It stacks drama with heavy aplomb, YET introduces a simple tear in the midst of no-where to quietly nudge.
Jilla is tailor-made for South Indian Audiences who look upon the Hero as God. Yet this filmmaker Subtly steers in a rogue protagonist and changes him so swiftly and quietly that you smile !
Vijay is back from his previous disaster, and hits pay-dirt with Jilla, in the company of a charismatic legend called Mohanlal ! Its mayhem at the theaters, when the two confront each other. Background Score by D.Imman, adds that necessary spunk and Cinematography by Ganesh Rajavelu is Stylish
People, Polarities, Moods, Emotions match Mass, Songs, Dances, Fights. And THIS balancing element is what makes clever filmmaking. And Dir Neason hits top-gear, translating into box-office collections
As a self-confessed Vijay fan, It was Jilla Pongal all the way for me. And it didn't disappoint. Vijay Anna does everything effortlessly. Hes very casual and relaxed in this film and has surprisingly sung a melody too. Going crazy over "kandangi" wasn't new, because it was already a hit . But seeing the duet was cute. There's something mellifluous about the flute and it hit all the rite notes. Kajal was merry and makes a good pair for Anna. Although I didn't like her in the police uniform. But her comic scenes with Anna and Suri are superb.
The back slapping is very cheeky and naughty and no, I certainly didn't fidget,in my seat. Choreography was interesting, fights were electric and that gas cylinder blast was a real explosion. I was not fascinated by their graphics although. Neat story and Mohanlal and Anna carry it effortlessly with time-tested histrionics. 10 stars for the director for giving an Easy and Eclectic Pongal Treat