Ratsasan 2018

Ratsasan ('Demon') was my first ever Indian film (Tamil language), and what an adventure it was. A 2-part, 2 1/2 hour movie about a frustrated film director who becomes a police officer and investigates murders of young girls using research he did for one of his scripts about serial killers, and I hardly felt the time pass.

What I appreciated about the film was the simplicity and straight forwardness of the directing, which harkens back to the old school style of filmmaking. Imagine Howard Hawks or Orson Welles making a film like Seven and you have an idea of what Ratsasan is like.

Also surprising was the subplot of the #MeToo movement, where men who harassed women in various situations all received their come uppances. I'd read that India is beginning to experience a sea change as concerns the treatment of women, and while this film won't resolve all the issues, it at least is on the right side of them.

As for the downside of the movie... It felt like too much time was spent stating the obvious and connecting the dots, but then again, in a nation of 1.3 billion people with 22 major languages, I imagine they have to keep the story somewhat low context to make sure everyone can follow along.

But this is a minor inconvenience, because the movie is loads of fun and the re-watch value is rather high. Ratsasan may have been my first Indian / Tamil-language film, but I'll take pains to ensure it isn't my last.

Ratsasan ('Demon') was my first ever Indian film (Tamil language), and what an adventure it was. A 2-part, 2 1/2 hour movie about a frustrated film director who becomes a police officer and investigates murders of young girls using research he did for one of his scripts about serial killers, and I hardly felt the time pass.

What I appreciated about the film was the simplicity and straight forwardness of the directing, which harkens back to the old school style of filmmaking. Imagine Howard Hawks or Orson Welles making a film like Seven and you have an idea of what Ratsasan is like.

Also surprising was the subplot of the #MeToo movement, where men who harassed women in various situations all received their come uppances. I'd read that India is beginning to experience a sea change as concerns the treatment of women, and while this film won't resolve all the issues, it at least is on the right side of them.

As for the downside of the movie... It felt like too much time was spent stating the obvious and connecting the dots, but then again, in a nation of 1.3 billion people with 22 major languages, I imagine they have to keep the story somewhat low context to make sure everyone can follow along.

But this is a minor inconvenience, because the movie is loads of fun and the re-watch value is rather high. Ratsasan may have been my first Indian / Tamil-language film, but I'll take pains to ensure it isn't my last.

RAATCHAASAN (2018) MALAYALAM REVIEW
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:scroll: Plot : A Sub-Inspector sets out in pursuit of a mysterious serial killer who targets teen school girls and murders them brutally.
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:man:‍⚖ Review : Raatchaasan is solid crime thriller which tests your wits. With continuous twists and turns the movie keeps you glued to the screens and keeps you guessing every 10mins.This edge of the seat thriller has several spine chilling moments which is enhanced because of the apt BGM by M.Ghibran. The writing by Ram Kumar should be lauded for creating and designing the Character of the Psycho Killer. Lead Vishnu Vishal has given a fine performance as the Cop and Others have done a decent job. All in all Raatchaasan's gives more chills which make up for the little flaws it has.
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:thumbsup: Goods : Outstanding Writting by Ram Kumar, The Story itself is the winner. The Continuous change of plots keeps you hooked and guessing till the end.
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:thumbsdown: Bads : The Climax seems to be stretched and made a little dramatic which could have been wrapped within less time. Overall a Winner.
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:fire: Final Rating : 8.5/10
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:white_check_mark: Recommendation : Highly Recommended. Watch this thriller for sure.
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