2.0 - Movie Review

The Robot combo is back with 2.0. Robo smashed all records in 2010 and set the bar high. However, neither Rajni nor Shankar were able to recreate such phenomenon again. Shankar failed with Snehitudu and "I", while Rajni scored average grossers with Kochadaiyan, Linga, Kabali, Kaala. With an enormous budget, ensemble cast and crew, unprecedented expectations, huge target to beat (Bahubali2) - 2.0 has arrived today.

Story :-

Cell phones start vanishing into air suddenly and everyone is worried. Any attempts to bring back the cell phones back to operational are also hampered and people behind the attempts get killed. Vaseekar identifies that it's a new force called "Bird Man" and is to be dealt scientifically. He suggests "Chitti-The Robot" is to be bought back to duty to control this force. What is birdman's intentions and How Chitti neutralises birdman forms the story.

Performances :-

Superstar Rajni as Vaseekar and Chitti excelled as usual. Though few antics felt repetitive from Robot, his comic timing towards climax stands out. Akshay Kumar as Birdman was an apt choice and he was phenomenal. Kudos for the make-up and getups he took for this film his efforts did not go unnoticed. Amy Jackson as Vennela had a lengthy role and she was decent. Not much scope for Adil Husain and other artistes.

Technicians :-

2.0 can be declared as the best visual effects movie from India till date. It's the Indian "Avatar". Extraordinary graphics. 3D effects were excellent starting from titles. Shankar's direction was stupendous. He picked up an interesting point, written an engaging story, imagined an visual wonder and executed with perfection. He did not waste time for any commercial elements and went straight away into the story since start. Best part of the movie is that it didn't had songs which is unimaginable for a South commercial movie with such crazy combo. Shankar's guts and planning should be appreciated. Background score was neat, not fantastic. Nowadays people got used to not expect the old AR Rahman, so no disappointment.

Positives :-

VFX, VFX, VFX
Shankar's direction
Akshay's get-ups and Rajni's antics

Negatives :-

Predictability

Summary :-

2.0 is packaged entertainer with all elements. This is not a regular movie you get to watch on Indian screen. Definitely worth a watch for its graphical extravaganza. A sure shot winner

Watch it in 3D for enhanced experience

Beating Bahubali2 depends repetitive audience.

Rating :- 2.0 @ 3D = 3.5 (Watch It)