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Va: Quarter Cutting

  • 2010
  • 2h 10m
IMDb RATING
6.5/10
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Va: Quarter Cutting (2010)
This movie is quirky comedy that happens in one night. Suraa has to spend a night in Chennai with his sister's fiance. They set of on a search for something Suraa desperatley needs. On the way they run into a bunch of quirky characters who help and hinder Suraa and Maarthandan's quest for happiness. Joining them in the adventure is a suicidal 19year old girl, Saro. This exsistential comedy explores the night life of the city of Chennai.
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The Story takes place in one night, in which a man, with the help of his would-be brother-in-law, hunts for a last liquor before leaving to Saudi Arabia.The Story takes place in one night, in which a man, with the help of his would-be brother-in-law, hunts for a last liquor before leaving to Saudi Arabia.The Story takes place in one night, in which a man, with the help of his would-be brother-in-law, hunts for a last liquor before leaving to Saudi Arabia.

  • Directors
    • Gayatri
    • Pushkar
  • Writers
    • Gayatri
    • Pushkar
  • Stars
    • Shiva
    • S.P.B. Charan
    • Lekha Washington
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.5/10
    502
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    • Directors
      • Gayatri
      • Pushkar
    • Writers
      • Gayatri
      • Pushkar
    • Stars
      • Shiva
      • S.P.B. Charan
      • Lekha Washington
    • 14User reviews
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    Shiva
    Shiva
    • Suraa
    S.P.B. Charan
    • Maarthandan
    • (as S.P. Charan)
    Lekha Washington
    Lekha Washington
    • Saro
    John Vijay
    John Vijay
    • Prince…
    Kalyan
    • Politician Sokkathangam
    Abhinaya Sri
    • Singari Sundaram
    Manicka R. Vinayagam
    • Singer
    R. Amarendran
    • Gnani
    Krishnamoorthy
    • Five Star Hotel Worker
    Arya
    Arya
    • Guest Appearance
    • (as Aarya)
    Kaali Venkat
    Kaali Venkat
    • Mano
    • Directors
      • Gayatri
      • Pushkar
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      • Pushkar
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    9drsnehithmd

    rise of modern tamil cinema

    What can i say about the way i felt during the course of watching and post watching the movie?it was just pure exhilaration that tamil cinema has directors who think so modernly but still not losing their cultural ground.The basic premise of the movie is about a guy who comes to the city whose flight is due in the morning to one of the gulf countries.He realizes he wont be able to drink anymore let alone do any other things in that country and then from thereon he along with his soon to be brother in law starts the quest for that one quarter of happiness.Add to it some wonderful characters of gamblers,politicians,women,an 18 year old schoolgirl,car chases and a card game and you end up watching an amazing modern tamil cinema.I loved this piece of art and would not dissect the movie as i recommend all my tamil brothers to watch this awesome movie and decide for yourselves.Cinematography is just so breathtking in showing the city during the night.Direction is really good as well as the music.But what stands above everyhing else is the performances of shiva,s.p charan,lekha washington,john vijay and all the other actors,they are just amazing.A very highly recommended movie and a definite cult movie for movie enthusiastic or fanatics like us....CHEERS
    10vijay-vasanth81

    Total madcap fun film, throwing a different light on Chennai's night life, filled with the most amusing situations and quirkiest of characters!

    if you get back home from a rough day, wanna just kick back your shoes and chill with a beer, then this film will just be your best buddy and cheer you up! It has a cool, happy existential feel to it and the theme itself proves that only the small, obsessive joys in life make it worthwhile! Its so different from the regular fare in Tamil, it's such a relief! Guess, one reason, some people didn't get it! Its way out there, in a totally different world, from our regular love, friendship, family masala! Its definitely a path breaking film! GUYS, CHECK IT OUT WHEN ITS A BOYS NIGHT OUT WITH SOME BEERS! From Hangover, this will become the new film we can trip on at house parties!
    10thirusurya

    Film stands out unique even after 5 years, highly repeatable to see

    Shiva need not make big effort to bring in comedy in any of his dialog,It comes out very naturally.Every dialogue of him is simple and elegant,but it could be appreciated very well as these words are all very common in our conversations.His Coimbatore slang is damn good.He delivers serious matter in a funny/casual way that makes us laugh.

    Greeny shades ,eye-catching paintings in streets combined with superb BGM makes us not to miss a scene.All 4 four situation songs are interesting.

    This movie explores all means by which one can go in search for alcohol in a dry day.Finally he gets in the climax.

    Club scene where Shiva dances in village style ,in return John Vijay dance in funny disco style

    Lekha speaking in childish way is nice.SPB Charan is mix of responsible,silly and at end becomes a hero of past.

    Va quarter cutting Good time-pass movie or a refresher for any number of time
    9askarme-950-928124

    'Va Quarter Cutting' is surely for those, who are on the run for it.

    Y Not Studios and Cloud Nine Productions together have been welcoming new ideas over the screens. It was much illustrious with their previous production 'Tamizh Padam'. Though, it wasn't an excellent movie to boast off, it had some unique values of breaking the clichés of Tamil Cinema. Yet again, the producers are back with a comedy entertainer with a simple theme with a humorous narration. But the filmmakers Pushkar-Gayathri do strain themselves over presenting visuals in a 'caricatured' and 'unnatural' manner. Gaudy colors and unwanted green tones – it's so tastelessly showy.

    The film opens with the prologue of different characters gonna come across each other at a night time. ATM Thieves, bunch of Anglo-Indian guys doping up in graveyard, Red Light area, a psychotic person burning down bikes, a stranger electrified to death while fixing the light on Goddess Amman's gigantic image. And then comes Sundarajan aka Sura (Shiva) heading to Chennai for his flight to Dubai at early morning. Soon as Shiva meets the job agent, he is blown out of waters to hear certain conditions in Dubai. No Alcohols, No Gals and No Pork. For Shiva, it really matters to have at least ¼ Cutting and he embarks a journey with his yet to be brother-in-law Marthandan (SP Charan) for it. Unfortunately, these guys are not lucky enough to get what they want. Rather they are exposed to unexpected twists and turns that keeps them engaged till the dawn.

    Don't expect a lot from this film. Make sure you aren't gonna watch the laugh-riot and please say 'No' to logics. For sure, it's not gonna delight the non-alcoholics unless you love creative themes. Well it happens at most cases during mid-night times where Chennaiites rush through the nook and corners of the city. It's a simple them that has been narrated with more characterizations. 'VA' is entertaining at few parts and that's precisely because of Shiva's one-liners. His very introduction watching Balakrishna's Telugu movie in Bus till the climax is hilarious. 'Nee Pakkaradhukku Ghajini Asin Maathiri Irukka' on SP Charan is rib-tickling. Lekha Washington's characterization is okay and the film would have done even without her role. SP Charan's comical looks and his funny character is again a plus. John Vijay's double act is too awkward and he has to avoid the same sort of roles over and again. Arya's cameo as 'Oram Po' auto racer is a surprise. Characters of Anglo-Indian guys and Police are completely unwanted.

    Technically, the songs are good with 'Unnai Kan Thedudhe' and 'Thediyae Thediyae' turning to be the cherry-picks. But it's disappointing to see the mediocre picturing of 'Unnai Kan Thedudhe'. Hope GVP saves such songs for some mass heroes. Nirav Shah's cinematography is good, but avoiding overdosed greenish tones would have done justice to the visuals.

    As mentioned earlier, 'Va Quarter Cutting' isn't a big comedy fiesta. But it's a film that will keep you engaged if watched with no expectations. Special appreciations for Pushkar-Gayathri for an interesting theme, but they could have made the film yet funnier.
    10machi84

    Story happens in 12 hours from 6.30pm to 6.30am, exploring the night life of chennai in the most delightful way!

    WOW! AWESOME,UNIQUE,COOLEST FILM!

    I have seen Oram Po, the director duo's first flick and was pretty impressed with their innovative story telling on a local subculture.

    This film, takes it a notch above from bringing on the most unique story and characters alive on screen. Right from the title sequence with 2D animation and resounding rock guitars, the style quotient hits a high and sustains it throughout the film. In an industry where films have loud, on your face jokes, this one comes as a surprise with subtle, smart and intelligent comedy. Even the goddess loosing an eye ( wow, who would ever think of its repercussions in the story?!) is so cool and unassuming! And the opening sequence which flows as a seamless single shot, introducing the different characters, who bump in through the film: definitely this film way out of league for any Tamil, rather Indian film! These guys are the future and messiah for a contrived, stuck up film industry. Good job guys! keep up the good work! oh, and its so funny! COMPLETE LAUGH RIOT! and the colors, the art direction, camera work, music!!!I can go on and on... Its a Wonderful, DELIGHTFUL, FILM!

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    • Release date
      • November 5, 2010 (India)
    • Country of origin
      • India
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    • Language
      • Tamil
    • Also known as
      • Va
    • Filming locations
      • Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
    • Production companies
      • Cloud Nine Movies
      • Y Not Studios
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      • 2h 10m(130 min)
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