"I"Me Myself .....
Veteran southern film maker Shankar is known for his grand over the top movie making. .as seen in his previous work like Indian ,Mudhalvan and Jeans. His last directorial venture was an official remake of the blockbuster bollywood movie 3 Idiots named Namban.
With I the director presents a lavish and beautiful looking movie with the lead actor turning into an ugly and not so easy on the eyes monster. Though not exactly an monster you tend to sympathise with the lead actor.
The story revolves around a simple small town body builder Lingesan (Vikram) who is a crazy fan of a super model Dia (Amy Jackson). A chance encounter with his screen idol changes his life literally. Dia grooms him into a much sought after Top model. Lingesan's sudden rags to riches rise invites several enemies including a rival body builder , a jealous competitor male model , a business tycoon, a gay make up artist and a hidden enemy revealed at the anti climax.
Major part of the movie focuses on the hero's tryst for revenge against the five villains. Vikram is exceptionally good in a difficult role. He oozes stamina on screen in the power packed action scenes. The simplicity in the beginning of the movie and the hatred and revengeful attitude in the later half is portrayed well by Vikram. Amy Jackson looks gorgeous and is a treat to watch on screen though she's in the Katrina Kaif mould as an actor.
Rest of the cast is just about ok barring Upen Patel who looks ill fated as the antagonist. In a scene where he was expected to display the epitome of emotions he ends up looking like a clown. Mohan Kapur as a ad film maker and Ojas Rajni as a sleazy gay make up artist are sincere and entertaining. Music by A R Rahman is oh so typical rahman that u try to hunt for something novel about it. The entire portion shot in China looks like a dream. Swanand Kirkires dialogues are crisp and humorous at times. Since the movie is based in the modelling industry and most of the principal characters are playing models nearly 70% of the movie looks like a costume drama.
Shankar could have done better by having a better crisp editing. The running time of a whopping 183 minutes is definitely too long and never ending. Over all a typical revenge drama shot in exotic locations with loads of action to spice up the screen.
2.5 stars
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