Story starts off from the first frame. No time is wasted in intros or buildups which was a great relief.
Racy screenplay keeps us engaged throughout. For every 15 mins or so a small or big twist is placed and hence we are glued to the screen. The movie deals with one of the major yet overlooked problems regarding banks. Anyone watching the movie will get awareness about the scams discussed.
Ajith Kumar has performed the Dark Devil role with much ease. He has loosened up, yet maintains the swag in the right proportion.
Though Manju’s characterization is weak, she scores in all the scenes she appears. The actors playing supporting roles have all performed well. Villains should have been a bit more terrific. Bags and Mohana Sundaram’s scenes were cool and funny.
The making is stylish and rich. But after a while weapons felt a bit too much. BGM was just OK.
There were pretty much cinematic liberties that were too obvious! Things like getting hit by many bullets, attacked with knife, hit by a lorry and burnt with the car couldn’t kill a human. Many guns firing non stop, and launchers delivered – yet the hero walks out without a scratch. The very many boats of coast guards keep shooting non stop at one boat, and yet bullets from that one boat manages to hit many police boats… Things like these could be avoided and these stunts could have been more realistic. And, I could spot the “dupe” for Ajith in at least two close up shots.
Nevertheless, Thunivu is definitely a good entertainer – with a message. There is quite some violence and blood (headsup for those who want to watch with kids).
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