Pisasu

Why'd I watch Pisasu? Emergency mental detox after "Lingaa" melted my brain like a stray turd in a urinal and wanted to flush out the horrors of it. At this point, I'm happy revisiting legendary duo Krishnan-Panju's classics than sit through another mokka comedy.

And coming to modern Indian horror films, more like a toilet bowl overflowing with bargain-bin CGI, cheap jump scares, 'jokes' well leave it here. We've had a never-ending diarrhea of 'horror-comedies' where the only terror is realizing you paid money for this.

You cling to directors like Mysskin like he's the last roll of toilet paper in a crisis, even if his films sometimes smell like a philosopher's clogged septic tank, reeking solipsism at least they're not the wet wipes masquerading as cinema elsewhere.

Anyway, this Pisasu flick had been festering on my watchlist since the trailer dropped, and I finally braced myself and went in, and surprisingly, it wasn't a total fecal disaster! It's got this slightly off-kilter Southeast Asian vibe, but with actual dialogue and, dare I say, a hint of something that doesn't smell entirely rotten. That trailer, though? Total deceptive wipe. You think it's just another ghost story, but nope! It's all about tragic loss at the beginning, with some spooky bits thrown in like finding an unexpected floater.

The acting in Pisasu? Surprisingly not crap. The main dude is fantastic as this insecure fella who, bless his heart, has impeccable taste in dead composers. And Radha Ravi? Color me shocked! He actually was decent He had to actually act, which is a step up from his usual roles. There's this one scene where he's crawling and crying, and you almost feel bad for him, even if it drags on a bit (maybe Mysskin was trying to make us feel constipated with emotion?). But the music was actually good, so I'll let it slide. That bit in the trailer with the woman doing her best black metal banshee impression during a ritual? Beautifully staged, and one of the film's highlights which turns out to be funny too.

But the real scene-stealer is the newcomer playing the ghost, she nails the dual nature of the character, making her surprisingly complex. Props to Mysskin for not making her the usual screaming airhead. Her story arc is what makes the spooky and the sappy bits actually interesting. Her character's journey is what makes the horror and the feels actually land.

So, yeah, a few minor clogs aside, Mysskin actually tells a story that's more than just the usual "boo!" with a good narrative that reveals layers beneath the surface of Pisasu. For those weary of Lingaa, or simply tired of the recent bilge being served up, give this a go. You might actually enjoy the film, as it genuinely acknowledges the audience as possessing a certain cognitive architecture, more like they have functioning brain cells.

Pisaasu Movie - Director Mysskin has once again come up with a brilliant film that stands out in every frame. Pisasu differs from the usual horror tales, as it offers a friendly ghost -- not one that wreaks havoc and makes you shiver. In fact, there is nothing really supernatural in Pisaasu, in spite of being a horror flick. The ghost presented by Mysskin differs from the other frightening creatures of Kollywood Now, as it doesn't belong to the revengeful type. The very first scene starts with the blissful face of the heroine Prayaga Rose Martin (similar to the end scene of Irreversible) and as the camera zooms out you see the pool of blood. That's when you realize that she has met with an accident. The hero, a passerby rushes her to the hospital. She dies and enters his house as a Ghost. From here on, the director takes the film in an interesting manner till the well planned end. At less than two hours, the film has no dull moments. Even the Mysskin type of characters and fight scene don't bring the déjàvu feel. The music and cinematography are top notch and have Mysskin stamp all over. Some scenes are really frightening and so it is better not to watch with the kids. The only uneasy factor is the hero's hairstyle which hides his face and expressions at times. For those who have been fed with a regular supply of Hollywood horror films, Mysskin's Pisaasu might appear inadequate. Yet, the film offers Kollywood Cinema fans something refreshing in the Horror genre. And, it is definitely superior compared to most of the mass masala entertainers that Kollywood churns out nonstop. A must watch film for fans of good cinema. You will definitely fall in LOVE with the ghost. Performance : Naga Sai Prathish has given a brilliant performance, while Radharavi is powerful in his role as usual. Kalyani Natarajan impresses in her part as Naga's mom. Cinematography (Ravi Roy) : adds beauty to each frame and keeps it simple and straightforward. would focus on legs of people running, camera angles will be differently placed, fight scene will have people attacking in a phased manner, etc. Music (Arrol Corelli) : is a major highlight of the film. The background score is haunting. His violin pieces add the right effect to match the horror theme. HEART TOUCHING Editing (Gopinath) : has helped in hiding a few flaws in the narration

awesome movie from a talented director, just used a limited number of casts to create an awesome movie, the movie is just emotional, hats off to the director myshkin, its very tough to think a story line like this, and the way he carried out the character of that girl(bhavani) after death is great, radharavi's acting is a great plus, which made me to cry,and the movie is absolutely an awesome piece of work..... pisasu is just emotional and the movie will be remembered in our hearts.......... ........................ have to thank director myshkin for giving such an wonderful experience in the form of movie............

Two words to describe the movie : Emotional, Beautiful

Following the rave reviews and that fact that I have loved most movies of Mysskin, my expectations from the movie were pretty high.

Pisasu is yet another well-written tale from Mysskin. He has given us a new perspective to look at Pisasu; something that is very different from other ghost/horror movies.

Drawbacks: -I felt slightly cheated as I was expecting more horror-filled scenes since the movie was being promoted as a horror thriller. -Naga's acting looked very amateurish

Positives: -An interesting story line and tight screenplay -Great music -Good cinematography -Radha Ravi's performance -Overall impact. Pisasu is beautiful.

Recommend to others? Definitely Show this to my non-Tamil cinema lovers? Yes

Pisasu - saying it as a horror comedy, there is slight dominance of comedy in the movie, but its completely planned in the script. Because the ghost is not intended to scare you but it might end up you might start loving the character as the film progresses. Inspite of the fusing genres, it is strongly driven by emotional concept of "Forgiveness".

The music and camera work is notable, in way I see a part of story telling is being done through camera. Radha Ravi scores with his performance even if it was for a lesser time scope. Why the ghost decides to stay with the protagonist is a little unclear, Because of love? or to protect him from her father?

It's not a completely screaming horror, laugh out comedy or tear wiping emotional. Its a blend of all that makes it entertaining .