Movie : JOURNEY
Rating: 3/5
Cast : Sharwanand, Ananya, Jai, Anjali and others
Directed by : M Saravanan
Produced by : A R Murugadoss, Sure
Banner : SK Pictures, Fox Star Studios
Music : Satya
Release Date : 2011-12-16
Story:
A well knit tale, the story begins with two couple. There is Gautham (Sharwanand) a random stranger who is asked for help by Amrutha (Ananya) who comes to Hyderabad for an interview from a small town. She takes Gautham's help to reach the venue but she doesn't trust him completely. But having spent almost a day she starts liking him but doesn't express her feelings to him. The other track is that of Krishna (Jai) a soft spoken guy who falls in love with the dynamic, practical and straightforward Madhumita (Anjali). She reciprocates his feelings but with certain conditions. The twist occurs when Krishna takes Madhumita to his hometown in a bus from Hyderabad and the same bus has Gautham in it. On the other hand, Amrutha decides to search for Gautham and takes a bus towards Hyderabad. Both buses collide with each other and what happens from there forms the rest of the story.
Artist performances:
Sharwanand has come up with a classy performance and he gives a natural act which involves the audience into his character. Ananya looks apt as the innocent girl from town and has a sweet appeal. Jai has given a decent performance and he suits the bill of a shy and soft spoken person. The best among the lot was Anjali who is not only sensuous but strong in her performance and portrayal of character. The others were there to fill the screen and add value.
Plus points:
Anjali's performance
Two Songs and Background Score
Jai and Anjali's romantic thread
Concept
Cinematography
Accident Shot
Performances from other lead actors (Sharwanand, Jai and Ananya)
Minus points:
Overdose of Tamil extremity in climax
Analysis:
The film happens to be the dubbed version of the Tamil film 'Engeyum Eppothum' and this marks the debut of Murugadoss as producer, Saravanan as director and Fox Star Studios in Kollywood. The thing to appreciate is a simple storyline has been picked up and infused with a gripping screenplay and strong emotions. The subject is easy to connect since bus travel is an integral part of many Indian lives. And the various characters with their lives form a complete circle. Technically, the film has been made with good standard but it is the content which scores. At the box office, given the low cost in making, the film has enough material to gain good profits.
Verdict: Touching but truthful!
