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Brad
Bewarse
Username: Brad
Post Number: 776
Registered: 03-2004
Posted From: 68.2.199.86
| | Posted on Saturday, May 22, 2004 - 6:13 am: |    |
Yuva is perhaps not for all die-hard Mani Ratnam fans. For if you go in expecting the deep, emotionally arresting style of Nayakan, Anjali, Roja, Bombay, Iruvar, or Kannathil Muthamittal, you will walk out disappointed. Although the film revolves around the emotional texture of its three protagonists, Mr. Ratnam stays away from his signature penchant for making his audiences cry. Leave your handkerchiefs at home this time because Yuva is fiercely violent, rugged, and very stylish.
Kurosawa pioneered the fragmented narrative structure with Rashomon, Tarantino desensitized and humorized it with Pulp Fiction, and Iñarittu wove a social exposé with Amores Perros. Ratnam fashions the same structure within the format of mainstream, commercial, Indian cinema, setting it against the backdrop of the youth’s (yuva) involvement in a trivial political configuration.
But this political configuration is of the least importance as Ratnam’s story lies in the ideological clash between Lallan Singh’s (Abhishek Bachchan) violent, emotional vulnerability and Arjun’s (Vivek Oberoi) indecisiveness, enthused by Michael Mukherjee’s (Ajay Devgan) rock-solid resolve. Amongst the speeding cars on Kolkata’s Hoogly Bridge, the three men who had never met each other before, find themselves on the verge of their lives changing. Yuva explores how these men try to overcome hindrances within themselves, in order to survive the circumstances within which they are placed - All this with sleekly crafted, shot, and edited action (Vikram Dharma, Ravi K. Chandran, Sreekar Prasad respectively), humorous directorial nuances, a zingy score (A.R. Rahman), and not to mention a sensational performance by Abhishek Bachchan.
Rumors often whispered when Yuva was in pre-production that Abhishek Bachchan had initially turned Lallan’s role down. For had that been true, it would have been the biggest mistake of his career. Undoubtedly, his is the meatiest character of the three, and under Ratnam’s direction, he devours it wholeheartedly. Mani Ratnam’s flair for emotive mis-en-scene plays a big hand in uplifting his actors’ performances. Strongly executed by Sabu Cyril’s artful production design, a color scheme is assigned to each of the three characters to highlight the nature of their lives: Lallan is placed in an apartment with red walls and Ravi K. Chandran lights his story with a like scheme to highlight the blood, gore, and violence that rules his life. His scenes are shot hand-held with quick cuts. Similarly, Michael’s color is green (to highlight his growth), and Arjun’s is blue (relative serenity), both shot in a very stylized manner.
However, Yuva’s main drawback lies in the excessive emphasis placed on form, and as a result, pacing of its content takes a back seat at times. Had the three stories been edited by cutting back and forth between each other more often as opposed to going through each one at a time, perhaps the pace would have been consistent. But kudos to Prasad and Ratnam for weaving Rahman’s thundering songs intelligently into the narrative. How one wishes that his classy background score was also included in the CD.
Though Yuva is a strange film with unusual characters, it is immensely entertaining. With a fresh style, supreme performances, original material, and a tinge of masala, this one is for those looking for something different. Imperfect and flawed in many ways, Yuva is vibrantly energetic. You will either love it, or you will hate it, but you cannot ignore it.
Jagame Maaya |
Vinturikiran
Kurra Bewarse
Username: Vinturikiran
Post Number: 132
Registered: 03-2004
Posted From: 61.95.134.33
| | Posted on Saturday, May 22, 2004 - 3:34 am: | |
naani cinema bagane undhi. adavi ramudu dobbhindhi
any centre venki rocks |
Brad
Bewarse
Username: Brad
Post Number: 726
Registered: 03-2004
Posted From: 204.99.118.9
| | Posted on Friday, May 21, 2004 - 5:21 pm: | |
Jagame Maaya |
Bobby
Pilla Bewarse
Username: Bobby
Post Number: 31
Registered: 03-2004
Posted From: 210.210.54.218
| | Posted on Friday, May 21, 2004 - 10:16 am: | |
ADAVIRAMUDU ANDHRA REPORT UTTER FLOP.
I SAW YUVA MOVIE IS GOOD BUT MANIRATNAM SPOILED THE CLIMAX.AFTER WINNING THE ELECTIONS THE GOOD & BAD SIT IN THE ASSEMBLY TOGETHER.SO WHATFOR SURYA FOUGHT WITH THE VILLAINS.IS IT TO SIT BESIDES THEM IN ASSEMBLY.IT MAY RUN 50 DAYS IN A CENTRES. |
Tmf
Pilla Bewarse
Username: Tmf
Post Number: 45
Registered: 03-2004
Posted From: 202.153.38.75
| | Posted on Friday, May 21, 2004 - 7:34 am: | |
naani na review kooda icha mama.
movie is ok for me.
mahi adaragottadu.
e role veedu tappa inkevvaru cheyyaleru anipinchindi.
inka yuva repu soodala.
mana china boss gudumba shankar bondam babu saambar cinema june lo.
july lo mega star cinema. |
Tmf
Pilla Bewarse
Username: Tmf
Post Number: 44
Registered: 03-2004
Posted From: 202.153.38.75
| | Posted on Friday, May 21, 2004 - 7:30 am: | |
adavi ramudu cinema baagane undi kaani aa dikkumaalina factionism kalipaadu akkada naaku chikaku dobbindi.
two fights are amazing.
migatavi bor dengistayi.
yeah aw mama bobbili raja laane teesaru inchu minchu kaani andulo unna comedy missing.
comedy thakkuva cinema lo.
decent hit avutundemo.
super hti doubte in the range of varsham. |
Plz_kissme
Vooriki Bewarse
Username: Plz_kissme
Post Number: 1214
Registered: 03-2004
Posted From: 164.107.190.227
| | Posted on Friday, May 21, 2004 - 7:29 am: | |
nice
nani ela undi?
yuva/adavi ramudu kummaleda inka?
CHIRU RULES |
Tmf
Pilla Bewarse
Username: Tmf
Post Number: 43
Registered: 03-2004
Posted From: 202.153.38.75
| | Posted on Friday, May 21, 2004 - 7:25 am: | |
arya baane undi mama.
we can watch it.
especially edo oka raagam vintunna first song adurs...
arjun gaadu oka song lo dance baaga esadu kaani mari kothi gentulu ekkuva gentutunnadu limit lo stylish ga veyyali koncham.
action improve chesadu chaala.
vaadu mega fans ki upayoga padatadu le.
looks paramga improvement undi koncham muscles penchadu. |
Plz_kissme
Vooriki Bewarse
Username: Plz_kissme
Post Number: 1211
Registered: 03-2004
Posted From: 164.107.190.227
| | Posted on Friday, May 21, 2004 - 7:23 am: | |
AW mama, adaviramudu reviews vachaya?
CHIRU RULES |
Andhrawala
Kurra Bewarse
Username: Andhrawala
Post Number: 372
Registered: 03-2004
Posted From: 192.58.204.226
| | Posted on Friday, May 21, 2004 - 7:22 am: | |
Seems Adavi Ramudu is winner. It is like Bobbili Raja.
Congratulations to Prabhas for getting back to back Super Hits
Looks like B Gopal is back to business after the debacle of PBN.
Appatlo B Gopal ki SSR tho NBK life isthe ippudue Prabhas Adavi Ramudu tho icchedu.
Kudos to Chanti Addala in his stragtegy in buying the film
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Plz_kissme
Vooriki Bewarse
Username: Plz_kissme
Post Number: 1204
Registered: 03-2004
Posted From: 164.107.190.227
| | Posted on Friday, May 21, 2004 - 7:15 am: | |
inka db ki raavadam taggistunna addict kaakoodadani anthe
kikikiki
manchi pani chetshunnavle!
arya ela undi?
CHIRU RULES |
Tmf
Pilla Bewarse
Username: Tmf
Post Number: 42
Registered: 03-2004
Posted From: 202.153.38.75
| | Posted on Friday, May 21, 2004 - 7:14 am: | |
fine pkm mama.
ma voorellocha le.
inka db ki raavadam taggistunna addict kaakoodadani anthe. |
Onlytruth
Kurra Bewarse
Username: Onlytruth
Post Number: 441
Registered: 03-2004
Posted From: 196.12.48.125
| | Posted on Friday, May 21, 2004 - 7:08 am: | |
i can say definitely INDIAFM YUVA rating is fully biased(chaala ANTI gaa ichaadu). multiplex movies ki vaadu ekkuva rating isthaadu mamulugaa...
vaadiki andaalsinavi andhi undi undavu..
INDIAFM lo pre-release coverage kudaa leedhu YUVA ki sarigga..ulfaa cineemaalki kudaa voo hype chesthaadu
appude koncham doubt vachindhi naaku..
Sonia's refusal to be PM : Victory of 100 crore indians.. |
Plz_kissme
Vooriki Bewarse
Username: Plz_kissme
Post Number: 1199
Registered: 03-2004
Posted From: 164.107.190.227
| | Posted on Friday, May 21, 2004 - 7:08 am: | |
hello TMF mama, enti eemadhay kanpadatam ledu assalu
howz everyting goin
CHIRU RULES |
Tmf
Pilla Bewarse
Username: Tmf
Post Number: 40
Registered: 03-2004
Posted From: 202.153.38.75
| | Posted on Friday, May 21, 2004 - 7:06 am: | |
telugu yuva lo trisha undi katti asalu.
akkademo aa mohini pisaachi kareena kapoor.
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Tmf
Pilla Bewarse
Username: Tmf
Post Number: 39
Registered: 03-2004
Posted From: 202.153.38.75
| | Posted on Friday, May 21, 2004 - 7:04 am: | |
humm...naaku dhoola aagaka elli adavi ramudu soosanu babu.
yuva sooddamanukunna asalu.
adem cinema ra babu.
adavi ni faction ni kalipi teesadu mental ekkings nakaithe.
e gopal gaadiki e faction pichi eppudu vadultundo.
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Plz_kissme
Vooriki Bewarse
Username: Plz_kissme
Post Number: 1193
Registered: 03-2004
Posted From: 164.107.190.227
| | Posted on Friday, May 21, 2004 - 7:01 am: | |
indiafam gave 1/4
idlebrain gave 3.25/5
????
telugu yuva ki hindi yuva ki antha theda unda?
CHIRU RULES |
Onlytruth
Kurra Bewarse
Username: Onlytruth
Post Number: 436
Registered: 03-2004
Posted From: 196.12.48.125
| | Posted on Friday, May 21, 2004 - 6:41 am: | |
sharukh movies ki maatram mana jeevi konidela cinemaalaki chesinantha HADAVIDI/hyped review chesthaadu taran aadarsh.
Naku enduko INDIAFM ni observe chesthaa untee mana IdleBrain- telugu movie Overseas-- rights/distributors -- ratingss-- ee politics inkaa ekkuva range lo HINDI-INDIAFM loo unnaay anipisthundhi.
Sonia's refusal to be PM : Victory of 100 crore indians.. |
Megapowerstar
Bewarse
Username: Megapowerstar
Post Number: 567
Registered: 03-2004
Posted From: 68.106.118.181
| | Posted on Friday, May 21, 2004 - 6:35 am: | |
taran adarsh gaadiki south vallu ante istam ledemo ? |
Avere_acf
Kurra Bewarse
Username: Avere_acf
Post Number: 446
Registered: 03-2004
Posted From: 203.195.203.203
| | Posted on Friday, May 21, 2004 - 5:25 am: | |
ot mama,undu inka okkadu unnadu gaa ADAVI RAMUDU.
ARYA winner ayithe baguntundhi.
SURARARASU ante CHIRU |
Proofdada
Bewarse ke Bewarse!
Username: Proofdada
Post Number: 2880
Registered: 03-2004
Posted From: 80.121.144.9
| | Posted on Friday, May 21, 2004 - 2:13 am: | |
manirathnam inkenni roojulu yerri pappalnu chesthaadu...varma gaadiki padina spot nu choosi ayinaa neerchukoovalsindhi..
Okka post cheesthee Vandha postlu cheesinattee BewarseDada  |
Onlytruth
Kurra Bewarse
Username: Onlytruth
Post Number: 433
Registered: 03-2004
Posted From: 196.12.48.125
| | Posted on Friday, May 21, 2004 - 2:01 am: | |
usually OVERHYPING REVIEWER TARAN AADARSH said it is FLOP.
http://indiafm.com/reviews/04/yuva/index.shtml
REDIFF which said DISAPPOINTMENT 2 days back..now says "Yuva: a welcome relief from Mani Ratnam"
http://in.rediff.com/movies/2004/may/21yuva.htm
OVERALL Divided talk vuntundhi emoo mana telugu lo kudaaa..
SO ,
ARYA : THE CLEAR WINNER OF THE SUMMER..
Sonia's refusal to be PM : Victory of 100 crore indians.. |
