Vajram
Reviews
timesofindia
When Vijay Milton made Goli Soda with the boys from Pasanga, it initially felt like a bit of stunt casting but the film turned out to be one of the most inventive films of the year. Now, Ramesh Selvan seems to be keen on recreating Goli Soda and elements from that film are found all over Vajram — orphaned boys, a place they hold dear and an individual with power taking their life away from them, revenge — but the filmmaking here is dismal (flat framing, excessive slow motion shots, hammy acting and a deafening, Gregorian chants-filled background score trying to make the film appear racy) while the plot keeps turning far-fetched and convoluted. Ultimately, we end up with a bland film that feels like Goli Soda without the fizz. The plot revolves around four youngsters, Aravindan, Madurai, Pandi and Kuttymani, who are picked up from a juvenile prison by a cop who is least willing to part with the property of a minister ( Jayaprakash), for which he is the benami. He plans to kidnap the minister's daughter and get the property for himself not realizing that the teenagers are already thirsting for revenge against the minister, who is the reason for them ending up in a correctional institution. What's their grudge and whether they manage to pull it off is what the film is all about. Ramesh Selvan does have a story here that could have been reasonably entertaining. There are issues that he wants to shine a light on — the appalling treatment of inmates in juvenile prisons and most importantly, the need for everyone to have free access to education. But rather than subtlety, he opts for the sledgehammer treatment. So, we get an over-the-top episode involving cruel prison officers (there is even a suggestion of an officer taking advantage of the boys for their physical needs), a manhunt that is laughably amateurish, a tragic flashback involving an educationist ( Thambi Ramaiah) that is turned into an overlong, terribly melodramatic episode (a character who is raped and murdered is named Saraswathi to underline the pro-education theme!) and an unnecessarily extended climax that tests our patience.
Movie Recommendation
Cine Gibi 7: Bagunça Animal2014-09-13Trying to escape his bath, Monicão ends up hiding in the movie theater. Mônica can't find her pet in the dark, so she asks Franjinha to play some short films that might lure the dog out of hiding.More...- REDNo data for this movieSUMMARY:- A girl wakes up early in the morning to witness an immense Pain in her groin area & discovers blood on the bedsheet which makes her very uncomfortable to face her father. The next series of events lead her to understand whether she can speak about it or not, moreover, an important incident is highlighted between the use of face mask and sanitary pads as both are used for protection purposes. In this, her father get involved consciously and maintains stability and at the same time respecting her daughter's emotion in order to make her understand about the scenario, makes it even more effective love & affection for the father-daughter duo in facing each other and also towards the society.More...
Good2020-10-22Payton becomes the caretaker of Gregory Devereaux, a wealthy man facing his final months. As they become close, Gregory's past sins force Payton to decide between his dreams and a pregnancy that could squander them all.More...
John2018-09-08A day in the life of John Lennon, alive and well in modern-day New York City. The former Beatle squabbles with a security guard, commiserates with his best friend over lunch, and upsets a bully.More...
Red1993-01-03Based on the true story of Louis "Red" Deutsch. A New Jersey bar-owner is plagued with prank phone calls that prompt him to flip into psychotic, profanity-laden rages.More...
How Green Was My Valley1941-10-28A man in his fifties reminisces about his childhood growing up in a Welsh mining village at the turn of the 20th century.More...
Spring2010-04-23This is a story about a city guy Nikolai, who will have to go instead of his friend on a rural business trip. A series of funny events, meetings and the beauty of the Yakut village encourage Nikolai to make an important decision in his life…More...
Sour Grapes2016-05-27Controversy erupts when an unassuming young man floods the American wine market with fake vintages valued in the millions, bamboozling the wine world elite, in this humorous and suspenseful tale of an ingenious con on the eve of the 2008 stock market crash.More...
Six A.M.1923-01-01After drinking all night, Monty and his friend try to get home, but it turns out to be not easy. The next day, Monty tries to win the heart of a theater actress.More...
The Latin Explosion: A New America2015-11-16With more than 50 million Latinos now living in the United States, Latinos are taking their seat at the table as the new American power brokers in the world of entertainment, business, politics and the arts. As Latinos’ influence in American society has soared, they have entered mainstream American culture, and the proof is in the music. Executive produced by legendary music mogul Tommy Mottola, THE LATIN EXPLOSION: A NEW AMERICA features a dazzling array of artists at the center of Latino cultural power and influence, including Marc Anthony, Emilio Estefan Jr., Gloria Estefan, José Feliciano, Eva Longoria, George Lopez, Jennifer Lopez, Los Lobos, Cheech Marin, Ricky Martin, Rita Moreno, Pitbull, Romeo Santos, Shakira, Thalía and Sofía Vergara. Narrated by John Leguizamo.More...
Punta and the Four-Leaf Clover1955-04-15A film about a boy who is protective of a runaway dog and the dog, who is protective of the boy.More...
Faraway, So Close!1993-09-01Damiel is now married to Marion, runs the pizzeria “Da Angelo” and the two have a child. The solitarily remaining angel Cassiel is more and more dissatisfied with his destiny as a mere observer of human life and finally decides to take the great leap. As Karl Engel he soon gets into a dubious milieu and finds himself as the assistant of the German American Baker, who makes his money with shady arms deals and sends films east in exchange for weapons. Cassiel’s adventure turns into a “thriller” when he decides to put a stop to Baker’s game.More...
Little Grey Fergie: Country Fun!2016-06-23The adventures of a Little Grey Fergie tractor with a magical spark plug which makes him a living being, and his “family” and the people working on their farm.More...
Star2019-12-19Giacomo is a low-level actor and voice actor with a great passion for acting. After another disappointing audition he has one last chance to get the part assignedMore...
Break Point2014-03-08Jimmy Price is a reckless man-child on the last leg of his career as a doubles tennis player. When his latest partner drops him, he realizes he's officially burned all of his bridges on the pro circuit. He decides to make one last ditch effort to revive his career, reaching outside of the tennis world and convincing his childhood partner -- his estranged brother Darren, now an apathetic substitute teacher - to team up with him. The mismatched pair, with the help of a unique 11-year-old named Barry, make an unlikely run at a grand slam tournament and are forced to re-discover their game, and their brotherhood.More...
Accidental Love2015-02-10A small town waitress gets a nail accidentally lodged in her head causing unpredictable behavior that leads her to Washington, DC. Sparks fly when she meets a clueless young senator who takes up her cause - but what happens when love interferes with what you stand for?More...
The Avenger1962-11-28Aeneas leads escapees from the Trojan war to new land in Italy, and must deal with new threats to his people.More...
The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest2009-11-27After taking a bullet to the head, Salander is under close supervision in a hospital and is set to face trial for attempted murder on her eventual release. With the help of journalist Mikael Blomkvist and his researchers at Millennium magazine, Salander must prove her innocence. In doing this she plays against powerful enemies and her own past.More...