BOSS

Sensitivity, aesthetics, artistic appreciation, good acting, a reasonably sound story or even a botched but well intentioned effort to convey a social message. I go to the movies to sit back and enjoy all these things. Watching movies has been one of the most refreshing and relaxing of times for me. Being one among 7 others in a theatre in Rotterdam watching Seabiscuit is still something that is fresh in my mind. Dil Chahta Hai in PVR Saket left me in awe at how a simple portrayal of daily turmoil could be woven into something so aspirational. Watching Duet at a drive-in cinema in Madras was my first time sitting bewitched at A.R Rahman's melodies, heedless of the fact that I didn't understand most of what was being said in the Tamil movie.

I've seen films from around the world...documentaries, pot boilers, Hollywood tripe (think American Pie) , action films (I'm a huge "First Blood" fan and Guns of Navarone is an all time favourite), sappy chick flicks et al.

But never in all this time did I stumble into a typical Rajnikanth movie. I am still unable to decide if this gent revels in satire or is attempting some kind of prank on audiences by putting together this movie I saw last night called Sivaji. I won't get into the details of the film but I would encourage people to watch it just so I can have your reactions. :-) Oh and don't come here seeking a refund on your ticket!