‘Leo’ Movie Review: Vijay delivers power-packed performance in Lokesh's actioner – India Today

Industrial movies, today, fall into two classes. They’re both too good or so dangerous that is it good. When a industrial movie is tastefully finished, the euphoria you are feeling contained in the theatre is unexplainable. That’s precisely what you are feeling once you watch director Lokesh Kanagaraj’s ‘Leo’. With a career-best efficiency from Vijay and good filmmaking, ‘Leo’ is a paisa vasool entertainer.

Parthiban (Vijay) is an animal rescuer and a bakery proprietor in a small village in Himachal Pradesh. His spouse, Sathya (Trisha), son Siddharth (Mathew Thomas) and Chintu make for a cheerful household. Parthiban is a doting father and doesn’t imagine in violence. In the future, dacoits enter his bakery, which unveils an aggressive aspect of Parthiban and ends in the loss of life of 5 gangsters.

This incident units the ball rolling and destroys the peace in Parthiban’s life. After the incident, the story strikes to Telangana, the place we’re launched to Das and Co, headed by Anthony Das (Sanjay Dutt) and Harold Das (Arjun Das). Parthiban resembles Harold’s son, Leo Das. Harold goes all the way in which to Himachal Pradesh to seek out him to hunt revenge.

Why are they behind Parthiban? What does Leo have in reference to Parthiban? Are they the identical particular person? Most significantly, is ‘Leo’ related to Lokesh Cinematic Universe (LCU)? In that case, how ? All these are answered over two hours and 44 minutes.

Again and again, Lokesh Kanagaraj proves that he’s the most effective filmmakers now we have now. With ‘Leo’, he proves that he can take a done-to-death story and elevate it to Hollywood requirements. This movie’s story is all about how a modified man who desires to cover his previous will go to any lengths to guard his household. Lokesh’s screenplay, which is co-written by Rathna Kumar and Deeraj Vaidy, is filled with stable moments that hold the viewers wanting extra.

Because the title card runs, we get to know Lokesh is impressed by ‘Historical past of Violence’ and ‘Leo’ is his tribute to the Hollywood movie. He stays true to his phrase and we are able to safely say that ‘Leo’ is likely one of the most violent movies in current occasions. Thalapathy Vijay has delivered his career-best efficiency, be it motion scenes or emotional sequences.

Whereas the primary half is filled with many theatrical moments, the second half turns extra predictable. The ultimate act finally ends up being a tad bit dramatic as effectively. The flashback of the Das and Co gang might have been a bit extra artistic. That stated, ‘Leo’ is a near-perfect industrial entertainer, which can make us savour the theatrical moments. Additionally, Lokesh has packed in a number of surprises all through the movie. Whereas some had been revealed in the course of the filming, others managed to get the viewers excited.

This is the trailer:

Efficiency-wise, ‘Leo’ is Thalapathy Vijay’s present all the way in which. He shoulders the movie together with his allure. Trisha as Sathya has restricted scope. Nevertheless, their chemistry in an emotional scene will remind us of their earlier movies, together with ‘Ghilli’. Sanjay Dutt appears to be like like the standard antagonist imported from Bollywood. He nonetheless impresses us together with his dialogue supply. Arjun Sarja takes us again to the 90s when he flexes his muscle mass. Nevertheless, the appearing scope for Sanjay and Arjun isn’t as a lot as anticipated. Gautham Menon, Mysskin, Sandy and Mansoor Ali Khan carried out their roles to the T.

‘Leo’ is an motion bonanza and credit needs to be given to choreographer duo Anbariv for the high-octant stunts. The automotive chase sequence within the second half deserved to be watched and celebrated on the massive display screen.

Spoilers forward!

‘Leo’ has Lokesh Kanagaraj’s stamp throughout and he apparently connects it to the Lokesh Cinematic Universe, which made the complete theatre erupt in pleasure.

Anirudh Ravichander is having an exceptional yr with back-to-back successes. After ‘Jailer’ and ‘Jawan’, he scored a hattrick with ‘Leo’. His background music and the songs amp up the masala moments fairly effectively. Cinematographer Manoj Paramahamsa and editor Philomin Job ably do the job effectively.

‘Leo’ is a massy industrial actioner with good stunt items that deserve a theatrical watch.

3.5 out of 5 stars for ‘Leo’.

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