uday0408
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The concept is not new. We've seen many time travel related movies. But the movie feels novel. It is more like a mystery/drama movie rather than science fiction . You never get bored. 2 hrs passed so quickly. It is hard to guess the ending. Acting is topnotch from Denzel as usual. I was trying not to fall asleep in 'The Fountain' but here I couldn't take my eyes off the screen. Don't try to understand too much of the science fiction part of the movie. Enjoy the rest.
Val Kilmer looks chubby! It took me a couple of moments to get convinced it was him. The female lead is pretty. The electronics equipment they use in the movie is very fascinating. So is the science fiction theory it is based on. One of the highlights of the movie is Denzel wearing a special headset and driving on a busy highway, with one eye looking into the past and other looking at the traffic! Yeah, you'll understand when you see it!
Val Kilmer looks chubby! It took me a couple of moments to get convinced it was him. The female lead is pretty. The electronics equipment they use in the movie is very fascinating. So is the science fiction theory it is based on. One of the highlights of the movie is Denzel wearing a special headset and driving on a busy highway, with one eye looking into the past and other looking at the traffic! Yeah, you'll understand when you see it!
I am very pleased to see a movie like Grahanam being made, and that too in Telugu. Makes me proud that my native language is Telugu too! And in my 15 years of watching Telugu movies, I must have meant that only couple of times. Telugu Industry churns out movies like a popcorn machine, yet 99% of the movies are alike.
What makes this movie so special? 1) Its not a LOVE story! I think that should be enough reason to watch the movie :) Seriously. No songs, no fights, no hero rescuing heroine from 50 armed goons stuff. This is an art movie in Telugu. I'm not kidding. If you have seen movies like Show or Aithe, then you know what I'm talking about. The main actor from Show, Surya is also one of the main characters in Grahanam.
2) The entire movie is set in black and white. Why?! But it does affect you. Makes you feel a certain eeriness about the movie. I think for a story like this, the b/w did suit the movie. Hats off to the director.
3) The story is very sensitive topic (social taboo) about relationships. It is taken from a novel I believe. But one needs guts to portray such a sensitive topic in such a careful and precise way. Hats off again.
4) Acting was pretty high compared to current standards. But somehow I feel this movie deserves even better acting. I cant point out who should be replaced. Everyone did their part well.
Overall, this movie is not for the average Joe who likes to see conventional family movies Telugu Industry makes. I've warned you. Watch it and appreciate it. Definitely Not for kids!
What makes this movie so special? 1) Its not a LOVE story! I think that should be enough reason to watch the movie :) Seriously. No songs, no fights, no hero rescuing heroine from 50 armed goons stuff. This is an art movie in Telugu. I'm not kidding. If you have seen movies like Show or Aithe, then you know what I'm talking about. The main actor from Show, Surya is also one of the main characters in Grahanam.
2) The entire movie is set in black and white. Why?! But it does affect you. Makes you feel a certain eeriness about the movie. I think for a story like this, the b/w did suit the movie. Hats off to the director.
3) The story is very sensitive topic (social taboo) about relationships. It is taken from a novel I believe. But one needs guts to portray such a sensitive topic in such a careful and precise way. Hats off again.
4) Acting was pretty high compared to current standards. But somehow I feel this movie deserves even better acting. I cant point out who should be replaced. Everyone did their part well.
Overall, this movie is not for the average Joe who likes to see conventional family movies Telugu Industry makes. I've warned you. Watch it and appreciate it. Definitely Not for kids!