'Kabali' Review - Live Updates
- IndiaGlitz, [Friday,July 22 2016]
- Film starts at Vetri Theatre, Chrompet. Film opens with a mafia man overlording Malaysia with his trusted aides. Soon, Rajinikanth is getting released from jail. As he turns into donÂs get-up, theatre goes berserk. [ 4:10 am ]
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As he walks out, his aides brief him about how things are in Kaula Lumpur. Soon, Rajini in retro look arrives. As he walks in slow motion, it's delirium all around.
[ 4:14 am ]
- Here comes the sensational punch line from Teaser. Film oscillates between drama and tempo. Film gets into gangster flick mode as Kabali is told about one Tony. [ 4:25 am ]
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Scenes where Rajini evolves into a gangster are stylishly shot, and come with brevity. Narration shifts location to Thailand as the serious tone is intact.
[ 4:40 am ]
- Students are introduced to Kabali at a school established with his funding. Just in time, film gets into gangster flick mode as Kabali is told about one Tony. After a run in, Rajini consumes the first life . [ 4:52 am ]
- As Rajini narrates the story behind him turning into a gangster, Nasser enters the scene as a don. Rajini and Tony's character had joined him back then as children. Conspiracy to kill Nasser enacted. [ 5:04 am ]
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Scenes where Rajini evolves into a gangster are stylishly shot and come with brevity. Narration shifts location to Thailand as the serious tone is intact.
[ 5:25 am ]
- As Rajini maintains his intensity, the film keeps us on a high throughout. Dhansika's character is meaty and brings with it a lot of drama. [ 5:40 am ]
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The twist at Interval bang takes the cake. First half has the right doses of style, drama, action - with all their highs and lows. A treat so far as Pa. Ranjith delivers goods. Stay tuned for LIVE updates about second half!
[ 5:50 am ]
- The second half starts off on a gripping note. It reveals a twist in the screenplay. The scale of the film just got bigger. Rajini set for a massive showdown as film shifts to Tamil Nadu! [ 6:10 am ]
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The scenes in Chennai are interesting. Sentiment and gangster drama are intertwined.
[ 6:22 am ]
- The pace slackens a bit after a while. The song picturization in the backdrop of rivalry and more is good. [ 6:38 am ]
- Rajini's acting is more realistic than cinematic, as Pa.Ranjith promised. Be it Chennai or Kaula Lampur, the cinematography captures them as the mood of 'Kabali' warrants. Get ready for the tempo to raise sky high toward the climax. [ 6:50 am ]
- Here comes the big fight between the gangs. Rajinikanth fights like an ace. Slick action choreography takes the cake. [ 7:10 am ]