2.5 / 5
Releasing today amidst humungous expectations, Billa 2 has widely been acclaimed as being India’s first prequel. Audiences are already familiar with David Billa as a character, thanks to the impact that Billa 2007 created. The aura, the daredevilry and sheer guts of this man were much appreciated.
Now, Billa 2 traces the roots of David Billa. How he became what he is and what are the circumstances that resulted in this monster of a man, are detailed in this movie. He is a man who is always on the lookout for the next big thing and loyalty counts as his biggest virtue. The various stumbling blocks for him are the backstabbers who just can’t keep pace with his ambitions. The journey that Billa goes through in his quest for total control and domination is what Billa is, in a nutshell.
It is a typical gangster movie with loads of villains and an invincible hero who has truckloads of charisma and style.
The first half of Billa 2 which happens in coastal Tamil Nadu and later Goa, moves at a rapid pace and is very engaging. Right from the moment, Ajith is introduced with a ferocious fight sequence through the indigenous title credits, it is gripping. The dialogs by Era Murugan are the biggest highlight in this segment. They are filled with punch and meaning. Sample this “Na Agadhi da, Anaadha illa”, “Mathavanoda Bayam dan nambaloda Balam”. There are more such dialogs that are guaranteed to please Ajith fans.
The second half loses its pace and the tempo that was maintained in the 1st half is somehow missing. The two heroines Parvathy Omanakuttan and Bruna Abdullah are more like guest cameos. Parvathy in particular is plastic and doesn't live up to the hype. Bruna Abdullah looks ravishing and the scenes when she flaunts her bikini body are jaw dropping.
The villains Sudhanshu and Vidyut are majestic and have terrific screen presence. Vidyut’s prowess at stunts has been positioned in his introductory fight sequence. Sudhanshu has to remain the cold and calculating don and doesn't get to flex his muscles like Vidyut.
Rahman has a blink you miss type cameo while Manoj K Jayan, Krishna Kumar and Sriman have negative roles which they have done adequately. Ilavarasu impresses in the first half and he is missed in the second half when the action shifts gears.
Ultimately, this movie is made for Ajith fans and the star arrests you with his screen presence. He looks fit in the 1st half while in the 2nd half we get to see him in his typical suave avatar. The ferocious eyes in the fight sequences are Ajith’s biggest strength. His daring guts in the climax helicopter stunt has already been well documented but one does feel that the impact created by this aerial fight isn’t as great as expected
The fight sequences done by three separate stunt masters stand out for their ruthless nature. The fist cuffs are fast and they are violent to say the least. The A certificate seems justified. There are lots of stylish gun shots and blasts that send the pulse racing. But, the impact created by all these explosions isn't great.
The editing by Suresh Urs could have been tauter. The ‘Yedho Mayakkam’ song and the needless short belly dance number in the 2nd half hamper the movie’s flow. That said, the editing and VFX in the ‘Unakkulle Mirugam’ song remind you of the flashy style that you see in Guy Ritchie movies. It is disappointing to see the ‘Gang Gang Gangster’ song being reduced to a mere end credits song.
R.D.Rajasekhar’s cinematography has made sure that the movie has a grand look. The songs look glossy, the picture resolution is extra-ordinary thanks to the Red Epic camera and his work in the helicopter sequence will earn extra brownie points.
To conclude, Billa 2 will please hardcore action fans and Ajith fans in particular. The emotional connect goes down thanks to a laborious 2nd half. But, the idea of making a prequel and the grand scale of the movie make sure that the movie isn't a tiresome experience. Given the expectations, somehow you feel that the end product hasn't delivered.
VERDICT: Typical gangster movie that doesn’t pack a solid punch
Releasing today amidst humungous expectations, Billa 2 has widely been acclaimed as being India’s first prequel. Audiences are already familiar with David Billa as a character, thanks to the impact that Billa 2007 created. The aura, the daredevilry and sheer guts of this man were much appreciated.
Now, Billa 2 traces the roots of David Billa. How he became what he is and what are the circumstances that resulted in this monster of a man, are detailed in this movie. He is a man who is always on the lookout for the next big thing and loyalty counts as his biggest virtue. The various stumbling blocks for him are the backstabbers who just can’t keep pace with his ambitions. The journey that Billa goes through in his quest for total control and domination is what Billa is, in a nutshell.
It is a typical gangster movie with loads of villains and an invincible hero who has truckloads of charisma and style.
The first half of Billa 2 which happens in coastal Tamil Nadu and later Goa, moves at a rapid pace and is very engaging. Right from the moment, Ajith is introduced with a ferocious fight sequence through the indigenous title credits, it is gripping. The dialogs by Era Murugan are the biggest highlight in this segment. They are filled with punch and meaning. Sample this “Na Agadhi da, Anaadha illa”, “Mathavanoda Bayam dan nambaloda Balam”. There are more such dialogs that are guaranteed to please Ajith fans.
The second half loses its pace and the tempo that was maintained in the 1st half is somehow missing. The two heroines Parvathy Omanakuttan and Bruna Abdullah are more like guest cameos. Parvathy in particular is plastic and doesn't live up to the hype. Bruna Abdullah looks ravishing and the scenes when she flaunts her bikini body are jaw dropping.
The villains Sudhanshu and Vidyut are majestic and have terrific screen presence. Vidyut’s prowess at stunts has been positioned in his introductory fight sequence. Sudhanshu has to remain the cold and calculating don and doesn't get to flex his muscles like Vidyut.
Rahman has a blink you miss type cameo while Manoj K Jayan, Krishna Kumar and Sriman have negative roles which they have done adequately. Ilavarasu impresses in the first half and he is missed in the second half when the action shifts gears.
Ultimately, this movie is made for Ajith fans and the star arrests you with his screen presence. He looks fit in the 1st half while in the 2nd half we get to see him in his typical suave avatar. The ferocious eyes in the fight sequences are Ajith’s biggest strength. His daring guts in the climax helicopter stunt has already been well documented but one does feel that the impact created by this aerial fight isn’t as great as expected
The fight sequences done by three separate stunt masters stand out for their ruthless nature. The fist cuffs are fast and they are violent to say the least. The A certificate seems justified. There are lots of stylish gun shots and blasts that send the pulse racing. But, the impact created by all these explosions isn't great.
The editing by Suresh Urs could have been tauter. The ‘Yedho Mayakkam’ song and the needless short belly dance number in the 2nd half hamper the movie’s flow. That said, the editing and VFX in the ‘Unakkulle Mirugam’ song remind you of the flashy style that you see in Guy Ritchie movies. It is disappointing to see the ‘Gang Gang Gangster’ song being reduced to a mere end credits song.
R.D.Rajasekhar’s cinematography has made sure that the movie has a grand look. The songs look glossy, the picture resolution is extra-ordinary thanks to the Red Epic camera and his work in the helicopter sequence will earn extra brownie points.
To conclude, Billa 2 will please hardcore action fans and Ajith fans in particular. The emotional connect goes down thanks to a laborious 2nd half. But, the idea of making a prequel and the grand scale of the movie make sure that the movie isn't a tiresome experience. Given the expectations, somehow you feel that the end product hasn't delivered.
VERDICT: Typical gangster movie that doesn’t pack a solid punch
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