Robo Movie Review

Movie Name : Robo
Banner : Sun Pictures
Cast : Rajinikanth, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Danny Denzongpa, Santhanam, Karunas and Others
Cinematography : R. Rathnavelu
Editor : Anthony Gonsalves
Costume Design : Manish Malhotra
Music Director : A R Rahman
Written by : Balakumaran, Sujatha Rangarajan, S. Shankar
Producer: Kalanidhi Maran
Director: S. Shankar

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The movie Robo seems to smell of a bipolar disorder. While some parts of the movie are awesome, other parts have been unnecessarily stretched. But overall, Shankar has done a superb job in terms of the storyline and the special effects. And when you have a movie with Rajinikanth in it, you need to buy a ticket to see it.

The only thing you have to keep in mind is that Rajinikanth movies do not have any rules laid out. So in the climax – which is so good that you won’t see another such one in a long time - Rajini is seen as a King Kong, as the Incredible Hulk, the Iron Man, the Transformer and even as an Anaconda gorging on his enemy. Robo can swallow helicopters and even fire at people with his fingers, without using a pistol.

The action and chase sequences are stunning [Yuen Woo Ping, action choreographer in the Matrix and Kill Bill sequels, was the stunt coordinator]. Visual effects are spectacular [Stan Winston Studio, the studio behind Jurassic Park, Predator, Terminator, Iron Man, Avatar, provided the animatronics technology]. The precise cinematography captures the grand production values.

The movie is not so much a sci-fi as much as it is an excuse to showcase Rajini as a superstar doing unbelievable antics and making it all look plausible. Robo shows Rajinikanth as the hero, the villain and the comedian, all rolled into one.

The story goes like this.

Dr Vasi (Rajni) creates an andro-humanoid robot, Chitti, (again Rajni) after 10 years of hard work, neglecting his parents and girlfriend Sharmili (Aishwarya Rai Bachchan) in the process. All goes well till his attempts to put emotions into the robot backfires and the robot takes a liking for Sharmili, creating a unique love triangle. Chitti’s feelings are, however, not reciprocated by Sharmili who thinks him more as a toy than a boy – that is when Chitti turns bad. At this point the good doctor decides to destroy it.

In between, we have the evil scientist (Danny Denzangpo) who being aware of the extraordinary artificial intelligence of the robot, gets hold of it, not only to resurrect it but to also turn him into a killing machine.

Robo is just not a movie about VFX effects. The movie has a soul and emotions. It shows the eternal clash between the forces of good and evil.

Robo shows that Chitti, despite been a robot, wants to live and be loved but is flawed and blinded by destruction. But of course, this message is subtly warped in the jaw-dropping special effects.

There are several gorgeously shot songs in exotic locales like Austria, Brazil, USA, including one in Machu Picchu, Peru that has several llamas in the frame with a swaying Aishwarya.  Sadly, A.R. Rahman’s music is not exactly his best work.

As for the character of Sharmili, she does not have much to do except play a Barbie doll who is required to look gorgeous or afraid. There is little screen time that the leading pair share together and there seem to be not too much chemistry involved between the two.

Everyone is overshadowed by Rajini’s character - whether it is the parents, (we see them in two scenes), friends (Karunas and Santanam are completely overshadowed by Rajni even in the comedy scenes), heroine (every director in the past decade has tried in vain to pair Rajni and Ash, but she still does not have much to do) and villain (a powerful actor like Danny hardly registers his presence) all are marginalized.

On the flip side, the movie has been endlessly stretched. The movie could have been shorter by a good 10-15 minutes. However, Robo is a three hour experience that gives you no time to pause and think.

Rajinikanth carries the movie on his shoulders. No other actor could have essayed this sort of role with so much élan. With his snazzy dressing, make-up and special effects, he makes Chitti look endearing.

Movie Highlights :

ROBO MOVIE Highlights:

1. Rajni Kanth is tremendously good at age 60. His moves, his gait and expressions didn’t wane even a bit.
2.  Aishwarya Rai is the true asset for the movie. Her glamour made a lot of difference. As a true  goddess of beauty she   enchanted everyone. 
3.  Danny is apt in serious role. His performance is in contemporary international standards. 
4.  Director Shankar deserves great mention for making this biggest feat possible on Indian screen with a message.
5. Shankar has used technology and special effects to the core.
6. Aish looking great, acted well, she looks old in some scenes. 
7.  Rajini is just GREAT GREAT GREAT .... 
8.  He takes more |Avatars, say more than 1000 and Dasavatharam is a mustard here. 
9.  I think none other than Rajini can mantle this role and none would fit into this role.
10.  Excellent camera and fighting scenes, superb train stunt by chitti Music is good and background music is pressed to take the scenes to the new heights.
11.  Dont miss to take your children, 4-14, they will enjoy more than you.
12.  chitti (rajini villain)’s actions are superb.
13.  A repeat watch may be recommended.
14.  Songs picturisation just superb
15.  computer, graphics, tehno – all class are very well
16.  Razor edge dialogues by sujatha – just great
17.  Karunas, Santhanam – a waste in the film, they have less role to play.

So if you are thinking of watching Robo, don’t think twice! Enjoy THIS Movie if u feel free Today.... 
Review By Asma ---- Rating : 4/5

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