Written and Directed by: Arun Prabhu Purushottam
Produced by: Sivakarthikeyan
Streaming on: Sony LIV
This film has a very similar logline to the first script I ever wrote. I watched some portions of the film in Goa Film Bazaar last year, and I was blown right away. Not because of the content, but because of the style. It's extremely stylish. The way it's shot and edited, the usage of music. And even the way the characters are treated. Women are treated so respectfully as characters, but when we see them from the lens of a guy, it isn't politically correct. It stays true to character. The film has one of the best understanding of Indian men, it explores the erratic nature of men beautifully. It just so happens that for some reason Indian films don't explore much of the real thoughts men go through in mainstream cinema. Even something as simple as jerking off is considered a big deal on screen. Vaazhl too doesn't go there, but it plays a super funny, quirky music whenever he's turned on, or is getting a little uncomfortable.
For a while, I felt that the film had too much of conflicts. The emotional baggage of the woman felt a little off tone for the kind of film I was expecting. It goes into the black comedy territory. But as we get used to the unpredictability of the film, the film just goes high on coke. The second half was all over the place, but I liked it. It's a strong visual experience, and I'm guessing the hangover of Vaazhl is going to be there for a day at least.
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