Saattai

My review: Saattai

"Saattai " is yet another  movie that deals with the faults & shortcomings in the education system following "Nanban" & "Dhoni". Problem with "Saattai" , directed by M.Anbazhagan is that it is too preachy with no space for subtlety. No doubt that the script is a good one with lots of vital messages to the society in general & educational system in particular but the execution of the same is below par leaving the viewers exasperated after a point. It gets tiring when the protagonist keeps of giving lecture one after another. Anbazhagan needs learn where to draw a line.

Dialogues are brilliant in many sequences , average in many other & in some sequences they are like spoon-feeding the viewers. Anbazhagan has conveyed few interesting concepts based on learning theories & regarding scientific methods of teaching. Problem is he tries to deal  lots of issues within two hours & odd minutes. As a result it gets unpalatable for the viewers.

Samuthirakani & Thambi Ramaiah have give brilliant performances. Samuthirakani is restrained. Thambi Ramaiah as a haughty English teacher who resists change, is first class. Though he gets irritating at many scenes , that is precisely the impact that the character has to elicit. Yuvan as a reckless student has the same expressions throughout the movie. Mahima is good with her expressions & emotive skills. Pandi evokes lots of laughs.

In D.Iman's music "Sahayane" & "Adi rangi " are wonderful numbers. He seems to be in great form these days. His background score is good.

Jeevan is the cinematographer. By and large it is good but wonder why there is too much of brightness in the flashback sequences which is irritating.

On the whole, "Saattai" is a movie with good concept marred by below par execution.

Bottomline: Cinematic & preachy

2.5/5