‘Chakra’ movie review: A cyber crime thriller that takes itself too seriously
Arya may need acted in a movie known as ‘Naan Kadavul’, however this action-thriller starring Vishal could be a greater match for that title.
That’s as a result of Vishal, an Military officer named Chandru, is aware of every thing. He’s stationed many miles away from Chennai, however when his grandmother doesn’t reply his telephone name in the future, he suspects one thing is flawed and instantly flies down. He simply is aware of it. When he will get inquisitive about a a number of theft case, he instantly — and conveniently — will get clues concerning the mastermind behind it. Chandru simply is aware of.
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However we nonetheless have a movie to look at; this one begins off on Independence Day, when half the police drive is away at numerous flag-hoisting capabilities, and a gang decides that it might be the proper day to make just a few fast bucks. They orchestrate a theft in 49 households in Chennai, not distant from one another.
‘Chakra’ kickstarts in T-20 frenzy mode, with sirens and walkie-talkies blaring. Chennai has been robbed, and what is going to the cops do?
Nothing, it appears, as a result of an Military officer named Chandru has to enter the scene to resolve it. With the assistance of Gayathri (Shraddha Srinath, enjoying a cop), can he crack it?
‘Chakra’ positions itself as a cyber crime thriller. The absence of a significant romantic observe and songs is a big aid, as is the character arc of the villain, however sure key emotional parts get in the best way a tad too many instances. Vishal seems match sufficient to play an Military man, however should loosen up just a little extra and keep away from the one too many ‘socially-conscious’ dialogues that haven’t any reference to the story (the ATM sequence, launched as a part of the sneak peek, being one). Regina Cassandra picks a stable position, however might have pushed the bar greater when it comes to efficiency.
Director Anandan appears to have taken off from the place Vishal’s earlier movie, the profitable ‘Irumbuthirai’, left. Whereas that one had a robust villain and a handful of fascinating scenes, ‘Chakra’ is content material at throwing little or no challenges on the protagonist who simply appears to progress at breakneck pace as a result of he simply conveniently is aware of every thing. The opposite difficulty is how the makers reveal sure technological facets which have grow to be a standard characteristic in movies in the present day (voice-changer calling, as an example) like they have been one thing radically new.
And the pity is that it’s a nice time to make a cyber crime style movie in Tamil cinema. Tackling the assorted nuances and loopholes in digital transactions gives sufficient fodder for robust content material. Chakra, sadly, has little or no of that.
Chakra is presently operating in theatres
