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I saw this movie recently, and surprisingly I am impressed by it. Simbu has finally done the best movie (other than Vinnaithandi Varuvaayaa). Now he can proudly say that he has talent and he can sure well act and do character based movies. Many people think it is remake of a Telugu movie, though in reality both of these movies are remakes of the 2004 academy award winner Crash. The director has done an excellent job in adapting the story to our Indian culture. Just like Crash, the characters intertwine at some points with many subplots and themes involving judging others, racism, religious discrimination, power and other horrible things that plagues this world.

The movie has a good screenplay, good music and light comedy thrown in here and there. A complex story from South India, it is and that's saying something as it never happens normally and if it did happens usually they suck. But this one's much better.

A movie well worth watching. Though, I still think that nothing can top the 2004 Best Picture Academy Award Winner, "Crash".

I give it 7.8 out of 10.

Wow. I never thought there would be a movie that equals the quality of Pixar. This movie is truly a challenge for those great Pixar movies. Dreamworks finest animation movie. Way better than Shrek. The best movie they made. When people animations they mostly make it with lots of comedy with a drama thrown in here and there. The proportion between comedy and drama is a feat achieved by none other than Pixar until now. Yes, I can honestly say that this movie is Dreamworks masterpiece.

I would place this movie under the category of adventure/drama rather comedy/drama. From the beginning to the end the movie keeps you hooked up with fantastic landscapes filled with rich beautiful colors and top-notch animation. I can clearly see with how much passion was this movie crafted with. Likable and enjoyable characters. Simple yet top-notch dialogs. Revised concept yet, unique and refreshing in its own way. Even those simple scenes like eye-contact engulf you with emotion. And, of course there is one huge plus for the movie. The background musical score.

John Powell is the man. His musical scored is layered and blended beautifully and succeed in bringing out the emotions even more. Also, the music sticks to your heart for days. Just like Pixar Dreamworks had finally made a film worthy of Oscar. I just hope just like the evolution of Pixar in making better and better movies, Dreamwork with start making better and better movies.

A high praise for the animators who have done an excellent job on animating the dragons through a mixture of emotions and expressions and for the characters as well. A rounding applause for the voice casting. I don't care about the Scottish and English accent. They did a wonderful job in bringing characters to life.

A true masterpiece done with such artistry and passion. I hope this movie get at least one Oscar.

Boy, I wish I had a dragon to ride.