I chose Thambi at random on Netflix (orig. Tamil w.Eng subs) not expecting anything much and prepared to switch off if it did not sustain my interest.
Surprisingly Thambi turned out to be quite a good watch with a decent quotient of humorous dialogues, some masala but well choreographed dances and action, literally cliff hanger stunts and a few good twists in the tale. Jyothika for a change was not in an action Jackson role!
Karthi was good as Saravanan the wayward Thambi. Ilavarasu was the perfect Inspector (he was great in Pattam Pole too). Sowcar Janaki made a good crafty Paati!
Some parts are slow which can be easily fast forwarded without losing substance.
The locations especially in the Nilgiris are stunning. The cottage in the estate with the slanting roof where the Inspector meets his end, looks like a fancy bungalow overlooking Emeralde Lake just out of Ooty. Wonder if it is.
The cinematography, sets etc are good.
No spoilers as there are indeed a few twists and turns that need not be revealed to those who havent yet watched the film.
Overall: A good entertainer and thriller.
