By all odds, Kamal Haasan has been universally acclaimed as ‘Jacks of all trades in tinsel town. Watching this fantastic actor over on a show of grandeur isn’t something off-the-wall. On the dots, there doesn’t need to be an illustration for his record-breaking attempts for that would be a cliché. But, donning 10 roles isn’t a history-breaking record of this. If you’re an ardent buff of World Cinema, then you wouldn’t have missed the flicks made in ancient times. Who can forget Rolf Leslie who appeared in 27 different looks in LIFE STORY OF QUEEN VICTORIA (1913)? On the pars, Lupino Lane donning 24 roles in Only Me (1929), Joseph Henabery – with 14 characterizations in BIRTH OF A NATION. More than all, Robert Hirsch picking 11 roles in NO QUESTIONS ON SATURDAY will remain cherished in the pages of World Cinema forever. Certainly, that isn’t an end to the list of actors who’ve created history with multiple roles. It keeps going on and on including Eddie Murphy and our own Sivaji Ganeshan.
Well, looks like it would turn to be an exclusive rather than a review. Let’s put a full stop and get on scrutinizing Kamal Haasan’s brilliant attempt with 10 different roles.
You can whole-heartedly appreciate this man who has stridden marking his best efforts. Nevertheless, not do all 10 roles impress you. For sure, the characterization of Fletcher – Ex CIA Agent was really an outstanding piece of recital. Watch these portions; he has distinctly picked the mannerisms of ALGORE, United States’ most stylish politician.
On the other side, what’s really disappointing with this film? Again, it’s all about Kamal Haasan’s 11th Avatar – Screenwriter. You’ve to be more noetic to grasp what’s actually being presented on the screens, especially for the first 30mins. Looks like both screenwriter and filmmaker were both perplexed in designing particular sequences. Joining the list of absurd factors is unwanted characterizations and situations that coalesces them.
The film opens at the backdrops of 12th century where Vishnu Rangaraja Nambi (Kamal Haasan) is thrown into deep oceans tied to God’s statue. The phase shifts over to 21st Century where you notice Govind (Kamal Haasan), an intellectual scientist excogitating a bombastic biological weapon in the form of a computer chip. When US President Bush (Again played by Kamal Haasan) are appreciating his feat, there happens to be another team trying to grab it illegally. Of course, they’re ready to pay Govind figure of 100Crores. Here begins the ride of roller-coaster thriller where Govind has to get back the Chip that’s been accidentally couriered by himself to Chennai. Rest of the film is all about what happens in next 4 days before horrible accident of Tsunami had grudged thousands of lives…
As mentioned earlier, Kamal Haasan deserves appreciations for his adeptness in endeavoring through the speculative project. But, things would’ve been better if more prominence was thrown on narrative aspects too. Well, that’s the problem when it comes to dubbing films as the tastes vary from Kollywood to Bollywood. That includes comedy tracks too… However, Kamal’s smart move is so blatant with unparallel intonation of RAW Investigation Officer. Surely, you’ll have lots of grand humorous stuffs from him.
When it comes to other star-casts, Asin’s characterization as a Brahmin girl is really ludicrous. This missy had spelled a glorious performance in her debut ‘Ghajini’ and this doesn’t actually elevate anything in Asin’s graph… Mallika Sherawat steals the show with her alluring and sleek looks steals the show. Don’t miss her stunning dance in ‘Black Ya White’. Jayapradha hardly appears not more than 15mins and she could’ve been depicted with yet more importance.
Technically, the film goes extraordinarily sumptuous. In particular, the opulent visuals during climax part are mind-boggling. Ravi Varman’s cinematography is quite impressive but unneeded Jimmy-jib shots really annoy the most. Musical score by Himesh Reshammiya goes middling on certain numbers. The song that has appraisals on Kamal Haasan during final credits is commendable while ‘Mukundha’ is feet-tapping.
On the whole, Dashavatar is all about experiencing a passable show for 185mins brimmed with excellent factors that go in hand with more absurdities too. It would’ve been better if Kamal Haasan had attempted for a separate version for Bollywood rather than merely dubbing it. In box office, the film has little chances of sustaining for few weeks as there aren’t any big releases on the race.
Verdict: watch it for Kamal’s speculative show
Rating : **
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