Thadam

I watch movies. I am a movie buff. And in terms of Indian films, I like Tamil movies very much. The execution of there movies is fantastic they always try new genre and they are fantastic in creating suspence in there films. And this movie Thadam is an example of that. God damn !! What a beautiful movie Director Magizh Thirumeni has made. I even salute the screen play and story writers. And the actors have earned my applause too. This film is one of the best Crime/Thrillers I have watched in a recent times. There was an another Tamil movie called Ratchasan which had blown out my mind. And now this one does the same. Hats off Tamil Cinema you are the best !! My review 10/10.

The narration and the thought process of the director is so unique and intriguing. The movie keeps up on the edge even though we are able to guess certain elements in the screenplay. The songs were surprisingly quite fresh and added another dimension of emotion to the plot. On the whole Magizh Thirumeni never disappoints.

Pros: 1. From 40 odd minutes, for the next 90 minutes, the mystery is mind bending and original. Cons: 1. Breathtaking levels of casual sexism. Stalking is considered cool. Policeman peer over the balcony trying to catch glimpse of woman taking bath. Heroine croons about returning her clothes only if the hero is satisfied with her service. Difficult to sit through such cringe worthy moments. 2. The solution to the puzzle. You would be sold only if your suspension of disbelief is higher than a weed smoker's mind after a good hit from the bong.

Thadam is a gold standard 'edge of the seat' murder mystery, that's gripping from start to finish. Like the Spanish mystery 'The Invisible Guest', Thadam's biggest strength lies in its intelligent and nail biting 'thrill a minute' screenplay. Magizh Thirumeni, whom I've become a big fan of, now has 3 world class movies in his arsenal in Thadaiyara Thaakka, Meaghamann and now Thadam. Magizh T's one of the most intelligent writers of suspense/action dramas in Tamil Cinema today & I'll definitely be looking forward eagerly to see what he offers in his next movie. Arun Vjay continues to choose kickass scripts & rocks as identical twins Ezhil & Kavin. My prediction is that Thadam will be for Arun Vijay like how Ratsasan was for Vishnu Vishal. A milestone! Overall, an absolute treat for whodunit lovers. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!