Dine in at Monroe's

Pioneered the era of 1950's - 1960's in the entertainment industry, Marilyn Monroe is far from being forgotten as the iconic "blonde bombshell", a nickname she gained during her prime time back then. Remembering Marilyn Monroe, Penang Island has a restaurant/cafe named after her that serves some amazing Western and Asian cuisine foods that guarantees a treat to your taste buds. 

After several suggestions, I decided to go down to the Monroe's with family and trust me, it was an absolute win for me because it was truly an amazing time with fulfilling and satisfying dinner. Dinner was accompanied with some great music, the live band rocking the floor with classics from Monroe's finest hits. 

The ambiance and reception was exceptional as it made the visit an even more satisfying one. Greeted well upon arrival, the staff were kind enough to provide recommendations on their best-selling dishes. It was much needed due to our first time to the restaurant.

The environment creates a space not only for dinners or drinking, but hosts for birthdays, family functions and many more. For those after a tough day at work or needing a break from stress, Monroe is the place to go as you get to enjoy a variety of wine choices and other kinds of booze too. The deemed lights and mesmerizing music creates an environment of joy, happiness, calm and romantic. 

If you've never heard or wondering where this restaurant is located at, it's probably because it is hidden inside the most unlikeliest space in Penang Island, 1926 Heritage Hotel downtown Burmah Road.

For those from the era of 70's and 80's, this is a must visit place due to its cozy, ridiculously good music and calm environment.

Tamil comedy legend "Crazy Mohan" calls it a day from earthly living

Mohan Rangachari, best and popularly known as "Crazy Mohan" in the world of Indian cinema, has taken a permanent rest after suffering a massive heart attack on 10 June 2019. On a personal view and as a general audience, I strongly believe the most daunting task in a cinematic measure is to make someone laugh. Emotions vary from within us and it works in many different forms, but the toughest of them all is laughing, especially when you are asked to make someone laugh in a split second or so. 

Crazy Mohan's life experience ever since young evolved heavily in comical elements and I can boldly say, his timely, intelligent and brilliant comedy writing is irreplaceable. He has left behind a spot that can never be filled by anyone but himself. 

The popular playwright and theatre and film comedian was best known for his rib-tickling one-liners and repartees which was also his success in gaining such a huge fan base in Tamil cinema. The comedy legend's over four-decade career began with him taking the theatre by storm with his hilarious middle-class centric content and laughter built on ubiquitous themes before he moved on to silver screen. 

As an original yet creative thinker, Crazy Mohan successfully reprised his theatre expertise in cinema by clinging on to simple but hugely successful one-liners and wordplay, as seen in films like "Panchathanthiram", "Vasool Raja MBBS", "Thenali", "Pammal K. Sambantham" and others that went on to redefine comedy in Tamil films. 

An Engineer by profession, Mohan was heavily drawn into a funny character since college and even went on to set up the Tamil drama troupe "Crazy Creations" in 1979. 

Just few days ago, I was watching an interview session of Crazy Mohan, mainly sharing about his childhood desire ands dream to enter the entertainment industry and how K. Balachander, referred to as a mentor played a huge role in giving him such a fame in the industry. He was so down to earthwhen answering the questions asked, and if closely observed, one will notice the child-like responses by Mohan. We're talking about a 60 year-old man who is enjoying life like a 20 year-old teenage adult, throwing away all negative vibes and doing what he does best, keeping everyone happy! 

Mohan's association with Kamal Hassan is one of the funniest trio and possibly one of the best gift ever to Tamil cinema. If not present physically on screen with Kamal Hassan, Mohan's dialogues are so memorable and I see no better fit than Padmashree Kamal himself. There was just too much chemistry and mutual understanding between them and it helped escalate comedy to a whole new level. 

Both these legends have made our cinematic experience so much meaningful and it was always a delight to see them rock the screen! It all started with "Aboorva Sagodarargal" in 1989 and eventually it resulted to blockbuster movies like "Panchathanthiram", "Pammal K. Sambantham", "Thenali" and the list goes on. 

Nagesh: "Maggi yaaru"?

Kamal Hassan: "Maragathavili odeh short-form". 

Nagesh: Aperom, Mythili"?

Kamal Hassan: "Medium-form". 

Ramesh Arvind: Full-form le iruka". 

Hahaha, it is dialogues like these, so short and simplen yet memorable that made him such an iconic Tamil playwright in the industry. i could go all-day long with Mohan's famous, funny and intelligent lines. 

No vulgarity, no double-meaning dialogues and no offensive remarks on anyone for that matter, just pure funny, intelligent and rib-tickling comedies. 

As i've mentioned earlier, I reflected a lot within myself after watching Mohan's interview, a lot of good values that can be absorbed from this man. The one thing I learned from the interview is that, pursue your dreams no matter what or how long it takes. It is definitely worth the wait, and most importantly, along the way, keep people happy and it does you wonders in return. 

Finally, one sentence from Mohan during the interview that caught my attention that I wish to share:

Crazy Mohan: "Crazy Mohan is Lazy Mohan." Hahaha 😄 

Aquaman - Bahubali inspired? Meh, Jason Momoa is AQUAMAN!

Spoiler alert! Don't exaggerate as I have warned you guys. Aquaman, possibly the best DC film after Wonder Woman. Little hope I had in this, since it was James Wan, the man who served us creepy, horrifying elements on screen, but taking on a whole new subject of his previous directions. 

When it was almost showtime, I was the only one with the least excitement on face, meanwhile I had my nephews all hyped up to witness the hulking Bahubali wannabe on screen. I have to say, James Wan swept aside all my doubts at the end of the show. Such transition the man has in his direction skills, and to be able to serve such a DC delight, it was never surely an easy one to craft out as you're up dealing with one of DCs ultimate icon, Justice League's pride, AQUAMAN! 

The opening few minutes of Aquaman are quite possibly its best, because that's how long director James Wan needed to set the tone of the film, and to differentiate his version from others. 

This one, like any other cliché films, is about a hulking hero in search of a throne. Half human and half oceanic of its kind, Aquaman faces his worst nightmare, his own stepbrother, King Orm, who's also power-hungry and the part-time underwater kingdom ruler of Atlantis until Jason kicks him off the perch. 

Jason and Amber's screen dominance is what saved the series from drowning, a little bit of screwball comedy added some spice to the film.

He is raised on the surface, a stone's throw from the ocean - two homes that he has never truly belonged to, or felt accepted by.

 Crippled by abandonment issues - his mother left him when he was a child, with the promise that she'd return one day - and only just now discovering a purpose in his life (Aquaman is set about a year after the events of Justice League) Arthur is summoned to the deep by Mera, played by Amber Head.

I won't say it was entirely enjoyable, but it had enough intriguing elements any DC film should have, and an ending that promises a tail-biting series to follow. 

Marvel Comic's Real-Life Superhero, Stan Lee Calls it A Day At The Age Of 95

If you happen to be a Comic Book freak or a Marvel fan, then November 2018 is definitely the month and the year you wish would never have existed! Stan Lee, legendary writer, editor and publisher of Marvel Comics, whose fabulous yet flawed creations made him a real-life superhero to comic book lovers everywhere, has taken a bow and laid rest at the age of 95. 

Often playing the role of the behind the scene guy, Stan Lee was responsible for some iconic Marvel characters that has made such global reputation such as Spider-Man, the X-Men, Thor, Iron Man, Black Panther, Hulk, Fantastic Four and among other countless characters. 

Lee took the final bow on Monday morning at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles and various sources were gathered to confirm the death of the iconic Marvel Comics legend. 

I am a huge fan of X-men (Wolverine to be exact), a character that speaks a lot about controlled personality with so much from within that the world needs to know.  Recent times, Thor and Captain America became my instant favorites due to the leadership and screen impacts that these two iconic characters bring about. 

Still can't believe my eyes that the man behind our heroic childhood memories, even till date, is no longer around. Damn, I am certainly going to miss Stan Lee's cameo appearances! One of those that I truly anticipate the most in any Marvel films, just a single bit of him creates so much of impression of what he has brought to the Marvel Comics! 

"I used to think what I did was not very important," he told the Chicago Tribune in April 2014. "People are building bridges and engaging medical research, and here I was doing stories about fictional people who do extraordinary, crazy things and wear costumers. But I suppose I have come to realize that entertainment is not easily dismissed."

To me, Stand Lee was marvelous enough to come up with mind blowing Marvel characters and he was living it in his own league like the perfect craftsman! He was unbelievably extraordinary as the characters he created and his scale of imagination was something to really look up to, and it definitely exceeded what a normal human being would achieve. 

He had the power to inspire, entertain and connect Marvel fans from across the globe and his legacy will continue to live forever. 

As fictional as it may sound, let's get a little metaphorical. Stan Lee, we (Marvel fans), believe that you are not dead, but just permanently shifted to a universe specially dedicated for you, The Marvelous Stan Universe.  

Chekka Chivantha Vaanam - One ticket, too many stars

Before anything at all, the all-star casts of Chekka Chivantha Vaanam is clearly the most important reason why you shouldn't give this movie a miss. 

Now, let us begin. Mani Ratnam once again proved that age is just a number. A man of his caliber, you certainly can always expect blockbusters on screen, and this time around, he nailed with the likes of Arvind Swami, STR, Arun Vijay, Vijay Sethupathi, Prakash Raj, Jyotika, Aditi Rao and many star-studded casts. 

Chekka Chivantha Vaanam is a masterstroke by Mani Ratnam! The type of engagement that he promises his audience is something to really admire about. CCV was simply mind-blowing and it almost looked like he was directing his first ever film again. So fresh and so much conviction in story-telling. 

Only Mani Ratnam is capable of pulling off such a masterpiece! For us, as general audience, it is always a beautiful sight seeing top stars on the screen together, but the daunting task lies in the hands of the director and his team. When you have the likes of STR, Arun Vijay, Vijay Sethupathi and Arvind Swami together on a single screen, you know you've got a tough task to handle. Equal screen presence is one of the greatest achievements Mani Sir succeeded in this movie, and he definitely deserves to be applauded. 

Not often you see Mani Ratnam take a stroll down the gangster genre, except for two of his golden films, Nayagan (1987) and Thalapathi (1991), which starred the two icons of Tamil Cinema, Kamal Hassan and Rajinikanth. It's like he found the energy he once had when he made those two blockbuster films, and to top it all off, AR Rahman as the music composer! It was Mani Ratnam who gave AR Rahman his major breakthrough with the terrorism-themed drama, Roja (1992). Ever since, they have been one of the most dominating forces in Tamil Cinema and have been an inseparable team. 

Given the numerous characters involved, the film does take a while to get going, as the initial scenes of every character is more of less exposition giving us a brief about their past and their motivations. 

If you've watched the movie, you will notice that each and every scene tremendously stresses character development at a level you will believe is sufficient to carry the plot towards the twist-filled climax. 

Mani Ratnam has given us a hard hit content by throwing all rules outside the window and I can say, it has been a while since I last watched a gangster drama set against family dynamics, greed and the need for power and deceit. 

Personally, one man who stood the best among the rest and one who has gone beyond all expectations set is none other than our very own, STR! What a comeback by the Little Superstar! Being the least favorite in the family, STR outperformed the rest except for one man, who I thought outperformed everyone including STR, Vijay Sethupathi. Man was such a class in the film and his additional standalone comical role was a huge relief. 

This is also more or less a 'guy film', preferring guns over girls, like most gangster films. The female characters were reduced to supporting players - they provide more of an emotional angle to the dominating male characters - a mother heartbroken seeing her sons fighting among themselves, a wife who stands by her husband knowing his unfaithfulness to her, another wife who has to pay the price for her husband's evil ambitions and a newlywed who meets a tragic end. 

Although there may have been some noticeable mistakes like blurry drone shots and quick scene transitions, Santosh Sivan, without fail, mesmerized us with his amazing camera works. There will be scenes in the movie that will give you so much peace to the mind and soul, something to compliment the racy, heart-throbbing, action scenes! 

A must watch Mani Ratnam film! 3.5/5 

Atcham Thavir: An all-star casts thriller!

How often do you witness a film, be it Hollywood, Kollywood or Bollywood, filled with star-studded casts yet giving us above satisfactory feeling? I wanted to go and watch this movie with no expectations whatsoever, fearing the clash of ego may occur due to the all-star casts line-up in this one. 

All that I ever heard about this movie is that the story revolves around a bunch of friends who come face to face with their fears and have to overcome it. Upon watching the trailer, I was highly convinced that this going to be like any other horror-based genre film. 

I have been a great follower of Karthik Shamalan's movies in the past, particularly to mention 'En Veetu Thottathil' (The Farm), but to see him put a foot into the horror path remained questionable, at least for now. This time, he paired up with SS. Vickneswaran to come up with this thriller-based genre. 

When I finally did watch the movie, I have to say, it was truly entertaining and it did serve everyone with a surprise-filled package. The plot that developed in this is not a straight forward one. Now, that itself is a very rare phenomena in a Malaysia-based movie. The pace of the movie developed in a level that guarantees an intriguing end due to its parallel narrative that drove the plot - which means two equally-weighted stories running simultaneously. 

I am someone who enjoys a movie that incorporates a group of carefree friends going on a long-trip, just enjoying life at its best, but in actual fact, they are heading towards a journey that's filled with suspense and thrilling experience. That's one part of what happened in Atcham Thavir. 

On the other side, there's this completely unrelated story about a man who is striving to make ends meet and is at risk of losing everything in life, How these two separate storylines developed throughout the movie remained the focal point of the story, 

Humour is a heavy element to explore and include in any type of movie, but I can say, Atcham Thavir had a good balance between humour and suspense - one moment you are laughing then the next moment, you are kept anxiously at the edge of your seat. 

As mentioned earlier, it is rare to watch a movie lined up with an all-star casts, but that's one of the biggest attraction in Atcham Thavir. The movie stars THR Raaga's Uthaya (who is also the executive producer), Geetha, Anantha, Revathy, Yashini alongside other well-known Malaysian personalities like Rabbit Mac, Vikadakavi, Kuben Mahadevan, Alvin, CK, Vicran, Gaana and many more. 

What a comeback from Gaana! Something to really shout out about. One of the biggest advantage of having an-all star casts is that they are already familiar with one another, which makes the chemistry to be effortless. I personally liked Uthaya's role in the movie because it was so natural, especially his screen presence which was accompanied by the friendship he shares with Anantha and Geetha. 

The comedy relief was massive, and I don't think there could be anyone better than Kuben Mahadevan and Alvin fitting into the comedy roles. They pulled it off! Not to forget, Rabbit Mac, who also played a pivotal role. 

The other notable success that I have to talk about is the visuals. There were countless aerials shots that were impressive to watch, along with high-quality visuals and dynamic angles. The locations, especially during the wedding song really caught my eyes. There was so much peace felt through my eyes that I could feel it right here, right now. The directors did an amazing job in that part. 

Being a thriller-based movie, the colourful costumes during the wedding scene added a much-needed vibrant feel. 

What's a suspenseful thriller movie without thrilling, suspenseful music? Atcham Thavir handed the music duty to Varmman Elangkovan, and never for a second he disappointed me with such an engaging, intriguing and spooky BGM's. The BGM's, particularly stood out in the second half of the movie which involved a lot of suspenseful scenes rather than frantic ones. 

Ultimately, Atcham Thavir tickles your thinking ability, especially the depth of analyzing who's good and bad. What I learned through this movie is that you can't really decide for anything at all until you put yourself in positions of those affected with the wrongdoings around them. What choices do you have if you were tangled in such hard circumstances? Do the right thing or the easy way out which comes with a hefty price? 

Overall, a movie that has a very good message for the mass audience in Malaysia, and that too, conveyed through a group of well-known Malaysian personalities. 

Catch Atcham Thavir in Astro First on 11 October 2018 onwards. 

Student to staff at Limkokwing University

Who would have thought that the place I gained my education also became the place that I found my passion? Honestly, I was least expecting this as well. The most unlikeliest thing to happen became one of the greatest decision I have ever made in my life. 

February 2014, the time that has led to the journey I am experiencing now. Things happened over the past four years, good and bad, it certainly shaped me into the person I am now. Limkokwing University is a home that has students from over 165 countries, and its diversity and multicultural environment are two key points that needs to be highlighted. 

These two scenario's can be beneficial and at the same time, it can also play devilish role. It felt like "Seperti Rusa Masuk Kampung" when I first came in, knowing that the state that I come from consist of a majority Malaysian people. Culture shock, it either disgust you or provokes you to fit in the culture that's being practiced or makes you realize that your way is the best way to survive. 

For me, I definitely fit in the last category. I realized my way was the best way to survive. Despite all the challenges and the need to fit into an extremely new environment, I was able to stand firm with what I believe in and my purpose here cleared my mind and gave me the audacity to do what I am here for - study and graduate. 

     

                     Student                                                                                              Staff

My two-year journey as a student was definitely a fruitful one, as I made really good, reliable, resourceful and loyal friends, people that I am still friends with. In terms education, I was able to grasp as many skills as possible and theory learning which is now bearing me tasty fruits. My major was Broadcasting and Journalism, both of which I am truly passionate about. A future that I foresee with the incorporation of both these areas. 

Major skills that I gained were improving communication skills, timeliness in completing a task, being more sensitive towards many different cultures, leadership qualities, planning and executing an event and many others. 

Having graduated in late 2015, I stepped foot once again into a familiar territory, this time as a staff. I joined as a Digital Content Writer under Centre for Content Creation in 2018, a role that I was longing for ever since I graduated. A role which fit so well into my portfolio and passion. 

Although the transition period from a student to staff was close to three years, nothing really changed and it felt really good to be back to the place had a lot of good memories. 

I don't know how people see this, but I am privileged for the opportunity to work in an environment that's truly familiar to me and a place that I gained my Degree education. The feeling I had in me when I was given the offer to join immediately was beyond words could ever describe. 

It is always special, at least to me when you are given the passport to contribute your skills and strengths to your alma mater. 

This may not be my dream place to work, but it certainly became the best place to work! 

I stayed motivated, you should too

In life, there may be times when negativity seems to surround you, suffocating your dreams and destroying your hope. When that happens, majority of us go through our days being saturated with negativity and accepting it as a way of life. While you can't always control what happens to you, you can certainly control how you respond to it.

One of the most important thing I have learned in my life so far is to have an attitude of expectancy. It is okay to expect, but don't have over expectations. Expectations kills, but learning to expect at a certain level can actually help us form the person we all desire to be. Expect something great to happen for you every day and it will. Say aloud each morning to yourself in the mirror, "I expect something good to happen for me today!"

I learned to take control over what I can, and stopped worrying about what I can't. In life, some things will be within your control, while others won't be. Learn to recognize the difference. We must learn to refuse to worry about circumstances beyond our control. At the end of the day, always remember that only you can control your own actions and reactions.

This one is definitely my favorite, which is listening and reading positive information. What we hear and see tremendously affects our mental formation. What we perceive into our sight and hearing senses determines our perception towards a particular subject matter. I still remember the days where I would head down to any convenient and calm bookstores in town and read up motivational books that would help boost my confidence level. We are humans, we are vulnerable, therefore we need constant reminders telling us that we are all capable of achievements.

It is also important to surround yourself with positive people because negative people and conversations will have you focused on all the wrong things and may take your focus off your goals.

Efficiency is a key asset that will guarantee many success in life. To stay motivated, it is important that you are efficient in all your works because it would reflect the type of person you are.

Learn from your mistakes, instead of repeating them. It is okay to make mistakes, we are all vulnerable to committing mistakes, but the key is to learn from them and keep moving. Conduct regular self-evaluations and examine how you handled situations and outcomes, so when you are faced with a problem you can properly think through the best way to handle it.

No one saw this coming - Abrupt WC 2018!

If  there is one thing that I am absolutely feeling discontented about the World Cup so far is, the fact that there's no South American team in the final stages of the tournament. The cards were widely spread for the likes of, Brazil, Argentina and even Uruguay to make it to the final. More than to call it the World Cup, I'd rather name it, "The Fall of the Giants." We've witnessed the biggest teams there are to be to compete in the grandest stages of all, only to fall short against average teams. How disappointing but wait, that's the irony of the World Cup. 

This is no club competition, it's a competition where you put aside all of your differences, egoistic behaviors and fight for a place of pride across the globe with many other teams. This World Cup, unlike any other, fed us with even more intriguing surprises than the usual. Trust me, I mean it when I say that. Well, what more proof would be essential when you see the Germans get knocked out in group stages. Now, that's a rare phenomenon. Having not qualified to the knockout stages is not the only pain they had to endure, but getting a beating from South Korea had to tail along the pain caused. 

I have to say, the Germans looked below average from the first group stage match itself, suffering a huge loss to Mexico. It was just not happening, the flair in football missed out, the clinical and creative movements of the ball and most importantly, they played real amateur football throughout the tournament. For a moment, this German team reminded me of the sloppy England side during WC 2006 and 2010. Star-studded players all over the field, but statistics shows otherwise. 

Losing to Mexico, escaping three valuable points with a narrow win against Sweden, all they needed was just a freaking goal against the Koreans without conceding to progress to the knockout stages! Koreans were on their feet almost all the time, never for a second looked vulnerable or intimidated by the German's attacks. They looked like "We got this shit right here", and in fact, yes they got their shit well up their sleeves. 

Leroy Sane would have certainly made a whole lot of difference, breaking fast in the flanks, providing more attacking options for the Germans, which greatly lacked this time. Leaving Emre Can out of the team was also a mistake. Sami Khedira, I would brand him, "The Spectator", well that's what he was doing throughout the tournament. He left least impact on the field and his contribution stats were ridiculous. 

To me, Germany's exit will definitely be the shock of this year's WC, simply because no one saw that coming, especially being the defending champions, you would at least hope to see them make it to the Final. 

Several other shocking exits would be, Spain, Portugal, Brazil, Argentina and Uruguay. Spain, who locked horns with Portugal in the group of death, seemed no longer like the Spain we used to know. I see Spain side facing major extinct process, with most of the top players, either no longer needed in the team or already hanging their boots. 

But, I certainly see this young Spain side coming back stronger than ever in near future. The likes of Asensio, Isco, Costa and many others do have the potential to shine in big games, coming up with the goods. 

Another heartbreaking news for all football fans is that, this could potentially be C.Ronaldo and Leo Messi's last WC appearance. Often carrying their respective teams on their shoulders, it happened to be yet another disappointing tournament for the lads. Messi, who looked least functional in this year's WC, except for that remarkable goal he came up with against Nigeria, which secured a last 16 showdown with France, was merely a spectator as well. Oh, by the way, that France-Argentina clash will probably go down as one of the best World Cup matches in history. 

Ronaldo, who relatively had an excellent start to the tournament, scoring a hatrick of goals against Spain, slowly looked least effective in the games that followed up. His on field stats were staggering, but never good enough to bring Portugal further this time around. 

Often being mocked for having poor performances in WC tournaments, England pulled out the biggest surprise thus far, by stretching their place to the semi-final, setting a showdown against a revamped Croatia. England became the third youngest side in WC after France and Nigeria, and the Three Lions definitely deserves a huge round of applause for the efforts they have put in. 

The nation's hope was short lived after a 1-2 loss to Croatia in a spicy semi final clash. Gareth Southgate's young side had put on a good show this time, and its amazing how they've rotated their game play not playing the typical England approach,  long balls, predictable passes. The entire team shifted its game play and they really seemed like a new England side, that was up for a change and a fight to regain the lost stardom of the nation. 

It's now down to France and Croatia to decide who is going to be crowned the new World Champions! 

Tamil Cinema's first space thriller - TIK TIK TIK

In today's highly reluctant society towards experimental pieces, Shakti Soundar Rajan's bold attempt - TIK TIK TIK, provides a base for all the audiences to sit back, relax and enjoy what is now trending as a proud achievement for the Tamil Cinema industry. 

Director Shakti Soundar Rajan and actor Jayam Ravi have always tried to experiment within the commercial format. Two years back, they made Tamil Cinema's first zombie thriller, Miruthan, which unsurprisingly received neutral responses from audiences. Now, they are back with the first space thriller ever made, Tik Tik Tik. The film certainly creates a new experience, especially for those who are craving for some level of novelty and freshness in plot. 

As we are aware that this is entirely an asteroid hit situation that's about to provoke catastrophic sets of events on planet earth, the film starts with an outer space visual, then an asteroid heading towards the earth, specifically Chennai and blasting towards the ground of a slum area in Chennai. 

That leads to explosion that sets off car alarms and leaves a massive hole on the ground. Immediately, news channels flashes the death toll of the incident and the extent of the damage done. 

The next scene, we have a group of top defense officials debating a highly confidential matter depressingly with the lack of urgency and every actor/actress making the same face expression repeatedly until the end of the scene. I strongly feel this scene was done abruptly and it needed a little bit of time to develop a stronger follow up after the explosion scene. 

What surprised me the most is the calmness and how composed the higher officials were when explaining an even disastrous event that's about to happen in India. It was about a rouge asteroid measuring 60 square kilometers dropping into the Bay of Bengal in seven days, unleashing tsunamis and killing approximately, 40 million people! 

Lacking nuclear firepower to carry out the mission, Defense Department Chief, Jayaprakash comes up with the craziest of plans, which is to rob nuclear missile from a space station, which is said to be owned by the "Beep", a Chinese outer space station. 

This is where our hero comes into the picture. Well, to rob, you need a robber, that's what Jayam Ravi happens to be in this movie. A professional thief and a magician, Jayam Ravi's intro will certainly give you the, "wow, this is something different, not the usual flying, running or dramatic intro scenes for Tamil Cinema actors." 

Jayam Ravi's son, Arav Ravi, made his debut acting role as his son in this, and I have to say, they both put up a decent, fruitful bond on screen. The father-son relationship would tear you up, especially during the Kurumba song. 

What's a tamil movie without comedy? Having selected to fly to outer space to rob the nuclear missile, I personally liked the part, where Jayam Ravi requests for both his friends to be part of the mission. It is not rare in a tamil movie where the main lead would actually give much importance to the comedians, but in this one, it was otherwise. 

The comedy relief was much-needed, and I strongly feel RJ Ramesh Thilak and Arjunan closed the gaps of almost making this a one-way, boring and formal piece. 

Aaron Aziz's role was too little to bare, simply put because after watching the trailer and glancing through the posters, I was given a hope that his role would be a major part of the movie. He seemed clueless almost since he existed on screen towards the end. 

Nivetha Pethuraj did an excellent job, she showed much character and attitude, carrying one of the crucial roles in this movie. 

On the flip side, the film lacked a strong villain, and for movies of such genre, the villain is a character that needs no immediate or clear-cut exposure, which in a way diluted the impact of the climax. Another drawback is that the villain character was revealed almost the half way point, which already made the film to be very predictable towards the end. 

Jayam Ravi is one of the most versatile, brave and experimental young actors I know today, and he deserves huge credits for his excellent presence on screen. Ravi as the con-artist-turned-astronaut was amazing and definitely a solid reason to go and watch this film! Nivetha Pethuraj alongside Vincent Asokan did a good job and as mentioned, the comedians, Ramesh and Arjunan provided enough laughs to enjoy. 

Shakti Soundar Rajan has provided us with a reasonably entertaining film without any lag. A good watch, indeed. 

 

This is no Premier League nor Spanish League, they call it JUSTICE LEAGUE!

Justice League 

The most formidable and the highly - anticipated league is finally here! Justice League for you ladies and gentleman, redefined the DC Comics franchise with it's ever mixed of elements that had managed to put a standout amongst not only the DC fans but also probably the Marvel fans too. Before anything, thank you so much Zack Snyder for this one that literally blew my mind off and wow, I felt young again. Like seriously, you'll definitely be stunned with the simplicity theory that was put together in this which entirely was meant for all ages. We all practically grew up watching Justice League cartoon and imagine the intensity in terms of screen presence of all the superheroes that we once only watched as cartoon features but now kicking ass big time in real movie! Wohoo. 

Totally enjoyed the way Aquaman was introduced in this, well regardless Batman being one of my favourite supehero, I simply enjoyed how he was lifted like a piece of CAKE by the Aquaman (Arthur Curry) at Atlantis. Flash was bomb, and I have to say, I don't think there could be anyone better than Ezra Miller that could have pulled off the character! He fitted well. His natural comical presence was greatly felt on screen and everytime you see him in action, you won't fail to laugh. Trust me on that. Well, Wonder Woman as usual doing what she does best, KICK ASS! 

Well, what's a Superhero movie in DC without The Superman! Just like Batman, Superman has and always will be everyone's comics childhood definition. Squaring off with the rest of the members of the league after being revitalised from death, Clark Kent (Superman) proves just what he's still capable of. That's the one thing about Zack Snyder and his antics. Well played when he brought us back to MAN OF STEEL moments. Cyborg, played by Ray Fisher, played a huge part in fighting against the evil simply because of his IQ expertise. 

The story was well dissolved and well scripted. Mourning over the death of Superman, which eventually and luxuriously opens the gate for Steppenwolf and his evil army Parademons to launch an attack on mother earth. The help of metahumans Aquaman, Cyborg and Flash was badly needed to fight against the demonic STEPPENWOLF! Honestly speaking, Steppenwolf was a massive letdown despite his inconsistent dominance of the members of the league and his powers were no where near compared to DOOMSDAY in Superman Vs Batman: Dawn of Justice. 

Aquaman was literally tossing Steppenwolf everywhere, likewise Wonder Woman. Flash being Flash as always doing what he does best, simply keeping ahead of the enemies and most of the time saving lives of innocent lives. I was a little disappointed over Aquaman's minimal impact on screen, well that could be due to him being my favourite in the league. He was tough, and I'd label him "Monster among Mens" but he unfortunately he was not kicking ass big time! Well, I hope he does in the next one. 

Overall, this will make you feel young again and definitely a must watch if you wish to reminisce your childhood! Watch out for 2 post credits, and the last one will literally blow your mind off and probably the most important message throughout the whole movie. JUSTICE LEAGUE!