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Movie Review: POWER (By Hapra)
By: Tupaki Desk | 12 Sep 2014 7:39 AM GMT
Movie Review: POWER (By Hapra)
Rating: 2.75/5
Cast: Raviteja, Hansika, Regina, Brahmanandam, Brahmaji, Ajay, Prakash Raj, Mukesh Rushi, Sampath and others
Cinematogrpaher: Jayanan Vincent
Music: SS Thaman
Story- Screenplay-Dialogues-Direction: KS Ravindra (Bobby)
Producer: Rockline Venkatesh
Release date: 12th, September 2014
Coming age debut director KS Ravindra has given enough indications that he has shown Ravi Teja in a new character. ‘Power’ got huge hype than anticipated and everyone desires to see Mass Raja in something like a Vikramarkudu again. So, how is it then? Let us see.
The CONTENT
Baladev Sahay (Raviteja) is a corrupt ACP of Kolkata who dies midway while trying to facilitate the escape of a notorious villain Ganguly Bhai (Sampath). A couple of years later when GangulyÂ’s brother, West Bengal Home Minister (Mukesh Rushi) notices that his paralysis affected mother responding to a screen visual, he founds about Tirupathi (Raviteja) who is wandering in Hyderabad. Tirupathi spends time helping his police CI brother-in-law Animuthyam (Brahmi) to catch goons with a desire to wear police uniform one day. Finding out all this stuff, West Bengal HM appoints him in Baladev SahayÂ’s place only to get some other things done. Finding out original intentions, what will Tirupathi do to come out of the mess? ThatÂ’s the story.
The EFFORT :
On-Screen:
Ravi Teja is flawless as usual as his body language and dialogue delivery brings that awesomeness to police dress. But he hasnÂ’t maintained that same intensity seen in Vikram Rathod character earlier. Still, his comedy timing, trademark expressions and clean-shave look impresses us.
Hansika has come up with another routine role, that needs her scary expressions and thigh shows. Except filling that glamour slot, there is nothing much she could boast about. On the other hand, ReginaÂ’s character in flashback hasnÂ’t had enough stamina that commands a terrific performance from her. She did her best to look vivacious, and succeeded.
Brahmandam is throughout the flick again, but with RavitejaÂ’s domination in effect, there is no way his histrionics could shine out. He has poured his branded weapons all again, and succeeded a little. SapthagiriÂ’s comic attempts are little relief compared to other comedians in the movie. This young guy has a big way to go for sure. Tamil actor Sampath is the main villain but his characterization failed to elevate his acting skills. Brahmaji, Ajay and Subbaraju are as usual. Kota Srinivasa Rao and Posani have filled the screen with the regular presence. For a popular villain like Mukesh Rushi, this is usual yet again. Prakash Raj is wasted.
Off-Screen:
Director KS Ravindra (Bobby) is popular in film circles for his writing, so it is. However his direction skills need to be polished a little as he failed to sustain key emotions for a long. BobbyÂ’s major weakness is failing to conceive a scene in a dramatic way that is quintessential for commercial flicks. His efforts as a newcomer are commendable, but not great.
Thaman, the 50 film old music-wonder has surely lost his magic touch. Neither songs nor re-recording have created any special impact. Songs are just passable while background is good sometimes and poor at many places. In a bid to score for more movies in less time, Thaman is giving up his quality.
Jayanan VincentÂ’s cinematography is just okay, while Ram-LaxmanÂ’s fights are also regular. Opening chase sequence composed by Alan Amin in Bangkok is not at all interesting. Gautham RajuÂ’s editing is really a pop in the eye, as there are too many shots flashing up all over.
The PLUSES:
· Raviteja
· Brahmanandam
· Comedy in first half
The MINUSES:
· Routine Telugu-brand story
· Muisc and background score
· Clichéd climax
BREAKDOWN:
Raviteja wants to repeat as powerful as Vikramarkudu but ‘Power’ got all loose ends making the flick stand behind by many digits. Though story seems interesting at some points, director failed to connect the dots with conviction, forget logic for god’s sake. He defied all logics to merge the two characters of Ravi into one with a silly logic, which hit straight on the face.
Expecting to start the movie on a bang with high octane action sequence, director Bobby failed to bring that heavy impact. Also the characterization of hero Baldev Sahay needs some lag to get induced into people, but shots have just flied by. Depending on some double-entendres, Power’s first half has few laughs with Hansika and Sapthagiri show. But boring songs doesn’t make the scenario interesting, and their shortened length spoiled the party further. Also Raviteja’s heroism never got lifted to an all new level, as every frame looks like a reference of something we’ve watched it already. Interval twist is good, but not the bang. In second half, too many twists and too many altered plot lines induce more confusion than hair rising moments. They imply a feeling why Telugu directors and story writers never think innovative, at least something new rather same ‘silly’ plots, ‘senseless’ logics and ‘speedy’ over-buildup shots.
Creating a flick like Vikramarkudu doesn’t mean that we have to make a concoction of all cop-like films including Balayya’s Lakshmi Narasimha (hero collecting tax from goons to give license for dandas) and Bunny’s Race Gurram (hero wearing police dress and using Brahmi, and comedy during climax). ‘Power’ promised too much during promotions, but movie lacked that basic power to tease audiences with surprising elements and bangs. Collections depend on how mass-centres receive the movie. Otherwise, this flick is no stunner.
The FINISHING Line: More Power-cuts And Less ‘Power’
Review By: Hapra
Rating: 2.75/5
Cast: Raviteja, Hansika, Regina, Brahmanandam, Brahmaji, Ajay, Prakash Raj, Mukesh Rushi, Sampath and others
Cinematogrpaher: Jayanan Vincent
Music: SS Thaman
Story- Screenplay-Dialogues-Direction: KS Ravindra (Bobby)
Producer: Rockline Venkatesh
Release date: 12th, September 2014
Coming age debut director KS Ravindra has given enough indications that he has shown Ravi Teja in a new character. ‘Power’ got huge hype than anticipated and everyone desires to see Mass Raja in something like a Vikramarkudu again. So, how is it then? Let us see.
The CONTENT
Baladev Sahay (Raviteja) is a corrupt ACP of Kolkata who dies midway while trying to facilitate the escape of a notorious villain Ganguly Bhai (Sampath). A couple of years later when GangulyÂ’s brother, West Bengal Home Minister (Mukesh Rushi) notices that his paralysis affected mother responding to a screen visual, he founds about Tirupathi (Raviteja) who is wandering in Hyderabad. Tirupathi spends time helping his police CI brother-in-law Animuthyam (Brahmi) to catch goons with a desire to wear police uniform one day. Finding out all this stuff, West Bengal HM appoints him in Baladev SahayÂ’s place only to get some other things done. Finding out original intentions, what will Tirupathi do to come out of the mess? ThatÂ’s the story.
The EFFORT :
On-Screen:
Ravi Teja is flawless as usual as his body language and dialogue delivery brings that awesomeness to police dress. But he hasnÂ’t maintained that same intensity seen in Vikram Rathod character earlier. Still, his comedy timing, trademark expressions and clean-shave look impresses us.
Hansika has come up with another routine role, that needs her scary expressions and thigh shows. Except filling that glamour slot, there is nothing much she could boast about. On the other hand, ReginaÂ’s character in flashback hasnÂ’t had enough stamina that commands a terrific performance from her. She did her best to look vivacious, and succeeded.
Brahmandam is throughout the flick again, but with RavitejaÂ’s domination in effect, there is no way his histrionics could shine out. He has poured his branded weapons all again, and succeeded a little. SapthagiriÂ’s comic attempts are little relief compared to other comedians in the movie. This young guy has a big way to go for sure. Tamil actor Sampath is the main villain but his characterization failed to elevate his acting skills. Brahmaji, Ajay and Subbaraju are as usual. Kota Srinivasa Rao and Posani have filled the screen with the regular presence. For a popular villain like Mukesh Rushi, this is usual yet again. Prakash Raj is wasted.
Off-Screen:
Director KS Ravindra (Bobby) is popular in film circles for his writing, so it is. However his direction skills need to be polished a little as he failed to sustain key emotions for a long. BobbyÂ’s major weakness is failing to conceive a scene in a dramatic way that is quintessential for commercial flicks. His efforts as a newcomer are commendable, but not great.
Thaman, the 50 film old music-wonder has surely lost his magic touch. Neither songs nor re-recording have created any special impact. Songs are just passable while background is good sometimes and poor at many places. In a bid to score for more movies in less time, Thaman is giving up his quality.
Jayanan VincentÂ’s cinematography is just okay, while Ram-LaxmanÂ’s fights are also regular. Opening chase sequence composed by Alan Amin in Bangkok is not at all interesting. Gautham RajuÂ’s editing is really a pop in the eye, as there are too many shots flashing up all over.
The PLUSES:
· Raviteja
· Brahmanandam
· Comedy in first half
The MINUSES:
· Routine Telugu-brand story
· Muisc and background score
· Clichéd climax
BREAKDOWN:
Raviteja wants to repeat as powerful as Vikramarkudu but ‘Power’ got all loose ends making the flick stand behind by many digits. Though story seems interesting at some points, director failed to connect the dots with conviction, forget logic for god’s sake. He defied all logics to merge the two characters of Ravi into one with a silly logic, which hit straight on the face.
Expecting to start the movie on a bang with high octane action sequence, director Bobby failed to bring that heavy impact. Also the characterization of hero Baldev Sahay needs some lag to get induced into people, but shots have just flied by. Depending on some double-entendres, Power’s first half has few laughs with Hansika and Sapthagiri show. But boring songs doesn’t make the scenario interesting, and their shortened length spoiled the party further. Also Raviteja’s heroism never got lifted to an all new level, as every frame looks like a reference of something we’ve watched it already. Interval twist is good, but not the bang. In second half, too many twists and too many altered plot lines induce more confusion than hair rising moments. They imply a feeling why Telugu directors and story writers never think innovative, at least something new rather same ‘silly’ plots, ‘senseless’ logics and ‘speedy’ over-buildup shots.
Creating a flick like Vikramarkudu doesn’t mean that we have to make a concoction of all cop-like films including Balayya’s Lakshmi Narasimha (hero collecting tax from goons to give license for dandas) and Bunny’s Race Gurram (hero wearing police dress and using Brahmi, and comedy during climax). ‘Power’ promised too much during promotions, but movie lacked that basic power to tease audiences with surprising elements and bangs. Collections depend on how mass-centres receive the movie. Otherwise, this flick is no stunner.
The FINISHING Line: More Power-cuts And Less ‘Power’
Review By: Hapra
