Bheemabecame one of the longest awaited Tamil movies of recent timesnot just for the hype it created but also for the time ittook, from completion to release. And when a movie is usuallythis delayed, the hype and hoopla surrounding it fizzles out,but Bheema only became bigger with expectations rising witheach passing day.
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There are several reasons for this: One,this is Vikram’s first movie after two years. Two, Vikramand Trisha pair up for the first time since the extremelysuccessful Saami. Three, Bheema is Lingusamy’s follow-upto the stupendously successful Sandakozhi. And four, HarrisJeyaraj’s soulful songs. But here’s the lowdown:in spite of all the above reasons, the movie doesn’tquite live up to its colossal hype. InBheema, Vikram plays a man who has, since childhood,idolized Prakashraj, a gangster with a heart of gold.Vikram grows up to become a no-nonsense, street smart,powerful young man. Impressed with his courage, Prakashrajembraces him, inducting him into the gang.
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And withVikram as his right hand man, Prakashraj gradually becomesthe godfather of the city. He even outrivals his archrival,Raguvaran. Filled with rage, Raghuvaran and his twosons attempt to kill Prakashraj and take back the city.But with Vikram by his side they are unable to touchthe newly crowned godfather.
Meanwhile, Vikram fallsin love with Trisha, and he becomes so lost in lovethat he loses focus and concentration on the job, nearlythreatening the life of his idol. Vikram is now forcedto choose between work and love. What Vikram will chooseforms the rest of this tale. On some level Bheema bears a striking resemblanceto Maniratnam’s Dalapathy. As director, Lingusamysucceeds in provoking riveting performances from allthe actors, but as scriptwriter he’s not assuccessful in keeping us involved. From the firstreel to the last reel Bheema is packed with the soundof gunfire and fisticuffs – the wirework andaction scenes are stunning but as the movie windsdown, the relentless violence gets to you. The firsthalf is full of incident but the pace slackens inthe second half, no thanks to some inappropriate songplacement that spoils the fun.
Bheema is full of stylebut little substance. As in all our masala entertainers,logic takes a back seat. A gravity-defying stunt ina shopping mall restroom is close to being preposterous.However, when Bheema is not about gunfire and fisticuffs,Linguswamy handles several scenes deftly. The scenewhere a very drunk Vikram spoils a birthday partyand talks back to the police commissioner is unforgettablefor Vikram’s magnificent acting and some wellpenned dialogues.
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Prakashraj, as always, comes up with a topnotch performance.His role is well etched and this versatile actor makesthe most out of it. Vikram once again stuns us withhis subtle body language, incendiary acting and skillfuldialogue delivery. Trisha’s role is bubbly andthis talented heroine makes the most of it, lookingcute all through the film and ravishing in the songsequences.
Raghuvaran delivers that slick, sly villainhe is so well know for. Thalaivasal Vijay is competent,reminding you of the Iyer role Delhi Ganesh playedso well in Nayagan. As the police commissioner, AashishVidyarthi is superb.Technically, Bheema is brilliant. RD Rajasekhar’scinematography is a treat for the eyes, especiallythe Mudhal Mazhai song, which is shot ravishingly.His camera work here is certain to win him laurels.Anthony’s editing is terrific except in a fewplaces where it is not always seamless. The stuntsby Kanal Kannan will be a major draw, particularlythe fight sequence in the market place where slowmotion is used to great effect.
AhmedKhan’s choreography is understated and tasteful. HarrisJeyaraj’s music, of course, is very good. Unfortunately,some of his songs are inappropriately placed in the film,taking away some of the luster. However, “Oru Mugamo”and “Ragasiya Kanavugal” are memorable numbersthat are also shot beautifully. For pure lovers of action,Bheema might just be the Pongal movie they are looking for,but those expecting an action movie with a strong storywill be disappointed.Verdict: Too much action, too little story.
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