Tuesday, November 10, 2015

#30DaysToThirty: 5 reasons to watch VIP

I don't know how some people do it, but some stories make you laugh, cry and yet make you think. I never understood what all the hype was about till I watched Vellai Illa Pattadhari.


5 reasons why I liked loved the movie.

1) It highlights the problem which is the gap between our education system and careers.

Dhanush plays the quintessential tamizh boy. The one you see next door, or walking by you on the road. An engineer by degree, he could have done what most engineers do, take up the first job that comes via campus placement which forces one to get into the IT field even if they have a mechanical or civil background. How does this make sense?? Why have those fields of study if no one is going to offer them a job in that line? It is about time things change.

2) Facebook can be useful.

I absolutely agree with this. Facebook was built for networking. Use it that way. The scene where Dhanush gathers a group of engineers by asking for help via FB is not impossible. Social media can be useful. It is all about how you use it.

3) No unnecessary romance

Amala Paul plays the role of the beautiful girl next door. There are no extensive romance scenes. No dates in fancy hotels. No ill timed duets in foreign locations. No unnecessary drama from her side. The perfect supporting role.

4) Comedy is about timing.

Vivek is the comedian in the movie but they introduce him much later. All of the scenes that have you roaring with laughter are built in to the scene itself. There are no statements with double meaning or forced jokes. It is a normal household with a regular family just like you and me. They have fights and dialogues like any one would have with their family. Extremely natural. Like the scene where the mother slaps Dhanush for talking back to his father and the father reprimands her for hitting their grown up son. Neither mother nor father want to give up their son. Isn't what happens in any house?

5) Dhanush's style

I know so many people rave about Rajni's style but off late I seem to have noticed that Dhanush has certain traits that are similar to Rajni. The long drawn dialogues, the way he flicks his hair, the cigarette holding style, and even the laugh. Have you guys noticed that or is it just me?

All in all I see no reason why everyone should not watch the movie. Realistic. Practical and gives a lovely message. What's not to love.
Don't expect to grow overnight like him. Don't wait for tragedy to hit you for you to grow up in life. But do put yourself out there and have faith in your abilities.

krupa

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