Mission: Chapter 1

An engaging pure crime action thriller,Director Vijay seems to be completely out of his comfort zone in delivering a Real Pongal winner...Even though the plot was predictable There was never a moment that took eyes off the screen...With his long time associate Gv prakash supportive bgm the movie keeps you glued until the end...

No unnecessary songs are added & characters are well placed indeed everyone gave best performance very connected to story with the help of flawless screenplay...

Arun Vijay fits exactly for this role and have been careful in choosing scripts that's getting him yield good results over the past years...No added goosebumps moments is a minor set back to the movie...

The two ladies in the lead Nimisha & Amy Jackson dis apretty decent job in elevating the movie... The film wants to completely ride on its action elements so no tracks had been added for comedy or romanticize & director was crispy enough not to even reveal the heroine face too...

Overall a decent one-time watch that's way better than other Pongal releases.

At starting of the movie seems just terrorist vs army battling but it's differs frm normal film... A protogonist brings his daughter to UK for treatment but unfortunately he went to jail and tat jail hijacking by terrorists.... Soon we knw that protogonist was a jailer few years bck... Soo he try to stop from escaping the prisoners frm jail.. And finally he killed those terrorists and save her daughter too... Must watch action movie..!

At starting of the movie seems just terrorist vs army battling but it's differs frm normal film... A protogonist brings his daughter to UK for treatment but unfortunately he went to jail and tat jail hijacking by terrorists.... Soon we knw that protogonist was a jailer few years bck... Soo he try to stop from escaping the prisoners frm jail.. And finally he killed those terrorists and save her daughter too... Must watch action movie..!

Extremely good acting by Arun Vijay. He carries the movie throughout. Sure this movie would bring him so much fame. Incredible story and direction. Amy's Tamil sounds too good to listen to. Her action sequences could have been better. It was obvious she was pretending to beat. Baby has also acted so well and is damn cute. They hooked us into the story effortlessly. It's a great theatrical watch, an action packed thriller I wish I watched this sooner. Beautiful location choices at London. The jail sequences, hospital sequences and the bus fight scenes were good. No wonder Lyca has backed this project. This movie deserves an even better success!

'Guna must rescue his daughter from a terminal illness while also protecting his country from terrorists in London' would be a one-line summary of Mission (Chapter 1? Seriously Vijay?).

A mix-match of Thandavam, and many Hari films, we get an 'I have seen it before' kind of film, except the part, where it is mostly shot in London (or Ramoji Film City, who knows). 'Mission' must have solely relied on North Indian or Andhra markets as the scope of the patriotic-action-adventure genre of films has become limited in Tamil Nadu. That being said, it is not a complete waste of a film. Vijay's efforts in story-telling have not gone unnoticed, for there are no musical numbers to interrupt the story with vivid characterization, where supporting characters get to have their spotlight moments - which they spoil with their lack of intelligence but we will come to it later. The stunt is cool, especially with an action sequence with Nimisha at the end of the film that I really enjoyed.

Amy Jackson was a pain to watch on screens, especially her Tamil. Vijay should understand that it is okay to let the actors speak dialogues in their languages and later dub that in Tamil, instead of telling an artificial story where everyone speaks Tamil. Typical cliches of commercial cinema were excruciating to watch, even for my father. Guna fights ten people at a time, Guna falls in the canal but somehow doesn't drown, Guna must always take the spotlight and be the only character with common sense, Guna, a person with a sharp intelligence somehow misses his purse now and then, Guna doesn't see a snitch from miles away but can smell out all the other criminals, and so much more!

A stereotypical Punjabi 'friend' who also speaks Tamil, too many dialogues that are cringe, an unwanted flashback, a weak antagonist who is short of manpower at all times, a stupid child that doesn't live up to its hype, snitches being snitches for about 70% of the film without getting caught - you could list the drawbacks of Mission: Chapter 1 in a complete roll of toilet paper and still you might have some points. In my opinion, Vijay should have trimmed Mission around 90 minutes and the storyline should have been sharp.

To conclude, Mission might be embarrassing to watch for some, and exhausting for many, but it is still a decent attempt. 2.5/5.

Chapter 1 of "Mission," one of the two Pongal releases I eagerly anticipated, the other 1 being "Merry Christmas." Arun Vijay consistently selects compelling films, living up to the expectations of his audience. This full-length action movie showcases his dedication to maintaining a robust physique, fitting seamlessly into his role. Director Vijay, known for choosing international location, keeps us engrossed throughout. The plot, though not entirely novel, surprises with well-scripted scenes. Unique attempts are evident, especially in the action sequences. The initial part feels lacking, sounding like a foreign movie dubbed in Tamil, with the BGM disappointing initially but improving later. Surprisingly, the score is by GV Prakash. With minimal songs, which suits the genre, Amy Jackson somewhat fits the role but lacks the cop's physique and attitude. Nimisha Sajayan's role from Mollywood lacks impact, while Abi Hassan fits well. The young actress Iyal delivers a commendable performance, along with the rest of the cast. The screenplay maintains a fast pace, though the film could benefit from some trimming for a crisper experience - still, it's worth watching than the rest.