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Friday, June 10, 2011

Badrinath Movie Review



                                      Badrinath Movie Rating : 2.75/5

Movie Name: Badrinath
Runtime: 2 Hours 40 Minutess
Certification: A
Cinematographer: Ravi Varmanm
Music Director: Keeravani
Producer: Allu Aravind
Gist: High in Production values
 
Editor: Gautham Raju
Director: VV Vinayak
Director V.V.Vinayak is known for his action-oriented dramas and Badrinath has all the elements that his movies promise. There are richly choreographed fight sequences, dances, comedy scenes and stunning support from the art direction. So does Badrinath work? Not quite.
What’s it about : As the sacred temples in the North India are subjected to vandalism Bheeshma Narayan (Prakash Raj), a traditional guru of Takshasila, develops forces to ensure that the shrines are kept safe. Badrinath, is his favorite and the best disciple from his group, who is selected to keep the Badrinath temple safe. Alakananda (Tamannah), a non-believer in God, arrives to Badrinath along with her grandfather. Her grandfather, is afraid of his own daughter, (Ashwini Kalsekar), who is trying to get her son married to her neice Alakananda. Badri readily offers the old man help, and it doesn’t take too long for the adamant girl to fall for Badri. But when Bheeshma Narayan asks Badri’s parents to gift their son to him, to take care of the shrine in his place, it means that Badri has to promise a life of bachelorhood for life! Knowing this Alakananda asks Badri to help her find her love. Unaware of what his Guru had sought, and unaware that he actually is Alakananda’s love, Badri also promises Alakananda to see that she wins her love. In the mean time, Ashwini Kalsekar pushes her rogue husband Sarkar (Kelly Dorjee) to bring her niece back to get her married to her son. Even though it is evident that Badri is an able fighter what will he choose between – Guru or a girl who loves him?
What is Good : Right from the start what catches your attention in Badrinath is the amazing production values. Allu Arjun shines in the setting - getting as athletic as he could for the fight and dance sequences. He gives some exercise to his vocal chords too, while in most cases it is his sword talking. Tamannah, inspite of having a strange character graph, tries to bring a lot honesty to her role – be it with her running (n number of times), or with her histrionics. Prakash Raj gets the best character, and with a strong make up, has only his eyes and dialogue to support himself. Yet he is good. The comedy bit that includes Brahmanandam and M.S.Narayana gets the biggest laughter, while it seems Aswhini Kalsekar, and Kelly Dorjee tried really hard at villainy.
Inspite of having a big cast, a decent story line, and an even bigger budget, it is the screenplay and its treatment that are disappointing.


What is bad: The reason why stunning visual effects filled sequences worked in films like Arundhati or Magadheera is the believability brought to them by the screenplay. Screenplay should make the audience go breathless, but there are many times in Badrinath you feel the emotions aren’t conveyed as well as they should have been. While the logical reasons as to why Badrinath wants to help Alakananda are established, Alakananda’s sudden love for Badri seems straight out of any Telugu commercial film. Her character is very poorly sketched, as to why a non-believer like her also turns into a believer! Many unnecessary scenes and songs ensure that the movie takes long to come to its central theme and address it. The climax lacks enough drama, and all comes to end quite conveniently. In all of it, Badrinath’s character becomes questionable, because he ends up with a girl just because his teacher instructed him to!
Technical Departments : It is surprising to say that inspite of an average screenplay the movie has best production values. The sets are incredible, and the cinematographer ensures that he covers them as much as he can. Along with the cinematographer, Peter Heins and Allu Arjun shoud be commended for creating some astounding stunt sequences. Music from Keeravani is a shadow of Magadheera or even Vedam, even though he makes his presence felt in some scenes. It seems too much was left for the VFX artists to take care of. As a result, the graphics are inconsistent, ranging from being good to being extremely poor. Commendable effort also went into dances, be it from the choreographer or Arjun or even Tamannah. It seems V.V.Vinayak was quite overwhelmed by the resources available to him, as a result missing his trade mark punch dialogues and good climax.

MOVIE VERDICT:




 
Analysis: Allu Arjun had iested all his blood and might on this film. He had undergone a lot of physical pain which is evident from the stunts and dances in the movie. He will get 100 out of 100 for the character he portrayed.

Tamanna is currently living a dream in Tollywood. Her character in the movie is not as performance oriented as in 100% Love. But she lived up to expectations. Her glamour added special flavour to the movie.

Stunts by Peter heins are mind blowing. It is known that Bunny had undergone two months intense training in martial arts for the movie. Finally their hard work paid off. Dances by Bunny are awesome as usual.
Final Say: Each and every technician had put in their best for the movie. A little bit effort in the second half of the movie would have made it more appealing. However, Watch it for Allu Arjun's wonderful standards in dances and stunts. And off course for superb production values of Geeta Arts.

Badrinath Movie Rating : 2.75/5

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Balakrishna's Hara Hara Mahadeva launched


Balakrishna, who's celebrating his birthday today, will soon be starring in a film titled Hara Hara Mahadeva. Interestingly, the film is going to directed by B Gopal and Bellamkonda Suresh. Parachuri Brothers are going to pen the dialogues. The film brings together Balakrishna and Bellamkonda after six years. Their professional relationship had gone sour after Lakshmi Narasimha. On the eve of Balakrishna's birthday, the film was launched in Hitex, earlier today.
Akkineni Nageshwara Rao clapped the soundboard, Nandamuri Ramakrishna switched on the camera and minister D K Aruna graced the occasion. Speaking on the occasion, Parachuri Brothers said, "We are teaming up with Balakrishna after seven years. We had written 25 dialogues for the muhurat shot and there were a lot of powerful dialogues in the film." Balakrishna, who cut the cake amidst his fans, later spoke, "I am extremely proud to be born to NTR and to be born as a Telugu man. And I am also very fortunate to have such ardent fans. B Gopal and me have had great success in the past and I hope this film also follows a similar path."
Thaman is going to compose the music and Sham K Naidu is the cinematographer.

Badrinath Movie Review




First off all is Badrinath a periodic film?
No it is not, the film is set very much in contemporary times but the characters behave and act like they are from an older generation.
Any similarities with Magadheera ?
Apart from the fight sequences which have the Magadheera hangover there is nothing similar between the two films.
Ok so what is the film about?
The film is about the savior of Badrinath shrine badri and his choices whethe to choose his mentor or opt for love. This dilema is handled very regressive fashion which forms the crux of the story.
How are the performances?
Allu Arjun looks and talk like a warrior and does a very convincing act. Dances are superb and he carries the whole film on his shoulders. Prakash Raj is not properly utilized and hence fails to create any impact. Tamannah does well in a role that has limited scope to perform. The glamour quotient was at its maximum display in songs. Other actors are just non existent.
V.V.Vinayak films generally have very good comedy, is it the same here?
Sadly that’s not the case as the comedy here appears formulaic and labored rather than spontaneous. In fact the comedy appears pretty stale in spite of having hoard of comedians.
How are the songs onscreen?
The not so great songs of the audio appear a lot better visually thanks to some nice choreography and energetic dances by Allu Arjun.
Then what is good in this film?
The visuals are fantastic and the emotional quotient although clichéd is pretty high. Those who like the film to be a serious affair with lots of heroism will like the movie. The first half of the film beautifully integrates the routines at Badrinath shrine into screenplay which makes the film look fresh.
What’s bad?
Second half of the film is a downer compared to the first half of the film. Badrinath is no longer part of the screenplay it’s just another fancy backdrop which adds nothing to the movie except visuals. That leaves us with a typical Telugu formula based movie where hero just bashes up the goons.
What about the production values of “Geetha Arts”?
The film right from the first frame bears a glossy look and provides a visual feast to the viewers.
Tell us about the technical crew?
Music by M M Keeravani is ok but he makes up big time with his background score. Cinematography  is superb; he captured the hilly locations beautifully. Editing could have been much smoother especially during the fight sequences. Fights by Peter Heins are very gory in nature but well executed.
Bottomline: Watch it if you love serious mass movies or if you like movies  like Simha.
Rating: 2.75 /5

Thursday, June 9, 2011

Badrinath Final Report From Kadapa


Badrinath Movie Review: From Kadapa Midnight Show

1st half is strictly average with good songs & okay comedy but the 2nd half has turned out be medicore with nothing good but the songs. Badrenath on the whole is reportedly poor as per Mid Night show reports coming in form Kadapa. 

Good Songs and Dances are the only thing to talk about and comedy is okay. Over the top fights and confused climax coupled with routine love angle makes it a Poor watch.

Badrinath - Midnight Show Review


1.05Am: Badrinath has finally started, Voice Over about temples, Horse Chase grapics superb start!.

1.10 Am: Prakash Raj as Bheeshma Narayana, intro in Himalayas, Wig and Make Up should have been better.

1.12Am: Bunny as Badrinath, Son of `Tanikella Bharani` and `Kovai Sarala`, a trainee under Bheeshma. Very Good learner.

1.15Am: Sword fight between Bheemshma and Badri, then the Intro of bunny. Fight in air with swords, part of training.

1.20Am: 1st Song Omkareswari started, Bunny as `Rakshakudu` of Badrinath!

1.20Am: Tamanna as Alakananda introduced in between the song.

1.25Am: Good Number both on screen and to hear, 1 good step from Bunny too.

1.25Am: Tamanna is here due to her Grandpa`s ill health, Relationship brewing between Badri & Alakananda.

1.27Am: Comedy between Badri and `Raghu Babu`..not good comedy

1.30Am: A small flashback episode regarding Tamanna`s family and why she hates God.

1.32Am: Comedy once more, Krishna Bhagavan and Venu Madhav is here.

1.35Am: The Movie is fine and okay in the first 30minutes, just building up to bigger things.

1.38Am: Moving along in a rather funny manner, comedy scenes between Tamanna and Master Bharat.

1.42Am: Badri saves Tamanna from an elephant attack, slaps. losing steam suddenly.

1.45Am: Terrorist attack in Amarnath, Badrinathhh.......Badri is here!!

1.48Am: Fight between Terrorists and Badri, Bullets vs Sword

aah fighting chusi tamanna vedito love lo padidi anta  fight over...mottam air lo ne fights

1.55Am: 2nd song Nachavura done. Picuturised beatifully and lot of exposing from tamanna nd allu arjun

1.57Am: Tamanna wants to marry Badri, but the twist is spelled out by Bheeshma, expected one.( meeku telusa cheppala twist ?? )

2Am : Villain intro done, related to tamanna

2.05Am: Kill Badri, get Alakananda orders our Villain to his son.

2.08Am: 3rd Songa in the night started! 2 superb steps!

2.12Am: Building upto interval, 3rd song is good but ekkada pettalo ardam kaka ikkada pettesadu song

2.18Am: The emotional dailogues by Bunny have not suited him, interval fight is going on and on

INTERVAL

2.40Am: 2nd Half started

2.42Am: Badrinath temple is closed for 6months as part of the tradition, Badri recovering.

2.45Am: 4th song Chiranjeeva started,Bunny & Tamanna looking good.

2.50Am: Marriage plans for Tamanna, rejected Grandpa is gone!

2.52: Bunny recovers fully, Promises Bheemsha to adhere to his line.

2.55Am: Comic relief once again. Krishna Bhagavan, Dharmavarapu and MS Narayana. Brahmi enters finally!.

3Am: 2K yrs Batting Baba Brahmi once again, okay stuff.

3.05Am: `Badrinath Narayana Parvatha Matti` parcelled to Tamanna!!.

3.08Am: 5th Song Ambadari starts, As usual good number, good dances. Bunny with short hair.

3.13 Am: Shades of Indra & its scenes in the movie. But the movie is going in a flat manner..

3.15Am: Arrangements for Tamanna`s marriage with Villain`s Son are on.

3.17Am: Badri in a dilemma of sorts

3.20Am: The action & drama continues...

3.22Am: 1 more over in the air Fight, Badri gets hold of Tamanna and Nath Nath song follows.

3.25Am: superb song with good dances and glamour.

3.27: story moves to Badrenath, all set for climax it seems.

3.32Am: Some sentiment and dailogues.

3.38Am: ` Bhakti kantey Prema Goppadhi `, 1more fight with usual airjumps, hmmm!.

3.40Am: Badri gets Tamanna with Bheeshma`s blessings and its over, phew.

Badrinath Movie Review


Badrinath Review : Wil be Posted after the Premier Show in US on 6-9-2011 at 8.30 PM


                                                        Badrinadh Is the movie coming from Geetha arts banner, produced sensational Hits like Magadheera,100% Love. Badrinadh Movie review will be positive according to film and trade circles talk. Badrinath Movie Highlights are Mass Director like V.V vinayak's long venture, he took almost 1year to complete this project, and of-course A.P's most hot and present  top heroine of tollywood Taamanna is the heroine for this movie so, youth are at theaters already waiting to see the super beauty.
Badrinadh as a movie it has so many highlights but the final judges are the audiance, wait for few more hours the Badrinadh movie review with story and final verdict will be posted .