Yes, I saw Sivaji a couple of days ago and yes I am having trouble getting this song out of my head (although I confess I thought it was adhiradi kaadhal).
Catchy songs, great locations, lavish settings and costumes ... what's not to like about this movie? Plenty, if you're looking for any semblance of logic or any kind of story or have any expectations.
In my case I went in fully prepared to dislike the movie - after I am no Rajni fan - but came away feeling quite content. So in my opinion it delivers what it promises to - a Masala story, nonsensical plot twists and sheer entertainment.
There seem to be a few things that are always common to Shankar movies - some sort of anti-corruption story, decent music, fantastic sets, costumes and makeup (The makeup artist for Rajni definitely deserves an Oscar) and...'The Matrix' inspired fight scenes.
So, Shankar seems to be a devoted Matrix fan. I am diehard Matrix fan too. But The Matrix had a reason... it was the Matrix - a fantasy world that defied logic and gravity! Well, this is a Rajnikant movie and I suppose the same reasoning applies... So Rajni seems to start out as Neo and ends up as Morpheus in that last fight scene on the terrace thing. I probably laughed more during the fight sequences than the comedy scenes. Oh well, to each her own I suppose.
as I said, the movie was entertaining..
Monday, June 18, 2007
California coast
Went on a road trip from San Diego to San Jose last month. We had a good time overall. The weather was good and the scenery gorgeous. The highlight was probably the elephant seals on Hwy 1 lounging in the sun, hundreds and thousands of them lying as if dead, waiting for their skin to molt and doing little else. What a sight!
And if you're ever in the Morro Bay area and looking for a place to stay - I'd really recommend the Back Bay Inn - a comfortable place located right on the bay at a very reasonable price. Oh, good breakfast too!
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