रामायण: द एपिक

A lovely epic turned into 90 minutes of torture. Don't get me wrong: there are a couple of nice things about the film: the scenery is actually decent, the colours are rich, and the music is acceptable. But pretty much everything else makes the film unwatchable. CGI animation in this 2010 movie is very poor, unbelievably worse than in the first full-length computer-animated film ever, the 1995 Toy Story - as if the studio was unable to catch up with the 21st century techniques. Characters have no emotions, no facial expression is visible in what one expects to be a rather emotional story. Faces are flat, as if cut out of those colourful kitsch posters sold on Indian bazaars. Storyline itself is chopped and inconsistent, the viewer has to know the fable beforehand in order to get who's who. Awful dialogues, or rather exalted declarations thrown out in the air, do not help in making the characters resemble live beings. As someone familiar with the story, after watching this production I am left with a bad taste. I regret because I wanted to show the film to my kids - but have now decided to wait a couple of years for a watchable production.

movie based on a history of Hindu culture lacks the depth of emotions and any sort of expressions on face. it was dumb and i felt like, it was a bit too bad. even though the thing loses its track, the movie has some key elements to quickly grasp the audience. the perfect cinematography and stunning camera work makes this a definite watch. all the cartoon pictures, had not been so much visually brilliant. the arrow heading for the attacks and swords slashes and some stunts on board with fused slow motions gave the grip. the climax battle seemed clichéd and was not impressive. looks like the animator has decided to bring upon the king Kong climax. climbing the building look alike of empire states and assaulting the baddie is something joyful, but seriously has done the damage. the initial scene, was confusing and till it was aboard, no one realized who is speaking to whom. until later we get to know it. then onwards things are really different and movie takes a turn after intermission. the last 30 minutes was definite watchable though clichéd was better than the first half. the movie seemed like a 2010 movie. the muscular build up and 6-pack like appearances , are quite funny but not good. it is a classic retold. how can they make such silly mistakes. lack of any emotions in characters and bland expressions and just drops of tears and eye blinking are seen here. looks like the animator has taken to rest for a while and was forced to do it. may be he did not get enough pay. the scenes looked clichéd and movie was way too small. just about 90 min. a classic retold well, not retold , just shown with some graphics and camera movement with some crisp art work and lackluster dialogs is this. take a stroll in the park and think to have a look at it. the previous movie was way better.

Ramayana-the epic is quite vibrant and colorful movie.Yes,we know the story.We know it better than our first nursery rhyme.But ,this is not what you will go to watch the movie for.Keep in mind that you are there for an animation movie,for which the industry is still preparing.

This movie has got effects better than the earlier animation movies produced by the industry.It reveals the very class that we will be showing in next few years.Many effects in this movie are quite spectacle and funny as well.The Ravana's palace,the sea,the battle and many other things say it loudly that a lot of effort was put up for this movie.

Packing such a huge epic in just 104 minutes is really a tough task,but luckily the director did it very well.I will say that this movie is a must watch if you appreciate bollywood a little.This movie is really nice.

rating - 8.5/10

Such a good film. Very good screenplay withclassy dialogues. Very well made by the Indian standards and Great voices of actors added a superb value to the film. Hats off to the team.

Surely it is a must watch even if you do not have knowledge of Indian epic and a must watch never the less for those who know this subject.a collector's choice FOR DVD enthusiast. For me this is the best animation till date from India, nicely directed and giving its unique touch to the narration of the Epic story of good's victory over evil. I have watched it tens of times and my kids too. And get mesmerized every time. Amazing animation, hope there are more such movies made on Indian subjects and mythology or otherwise. It wasn't a box office hit, and I cant avoid and think a lot of kids and parents missed that such a movie was made. Cant get bored of it. It feels fresh every time.