‘ Mirror mirror on the wall who’s the fairest (umm.. change to most famous) of them all ! Rajnikanth, with his latest blockbuster hit Robot crossing 22.5 million dollars is a true reflection of narcissism taken to great lengths, thus showcased in an enjoyable and definitely profitable way.
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| Afro Ash and Robotic Rajni... |
A gripping storyline, with excellent effects from the Rajni anaconda to the Rajni avalanche and finally to the Rajni explosive time-bomb and machine guns...a technical marvel. (Inception makers, watch out! we aren’t far behind) .The Asian companies that pulled off these effects-bravo! Aishwariya Rai Bachchan looked stunning, though not your typical prettily plumpish South Indian leading lady but so very stylish and soothing to watch on the big screen, she delivers aptly to her girly character of Sana.
Another thing to watch out for is the excellent technical head gear she sports throughout, with vibrant saris and dresses designed by our very own Manish Malhotra, coupled with sequins, feathers , beads, gold chunky bracelets and semi precious stones they work to create an ethereal and majestic feel. The film is extravagantly stylish is an understatement indeed. Imagine a cross between a theme party of Red Indians, Egyptians and the cast of Star wars, then invite the Terminators and Transformers 1, 2, and 3 and you have the design wardrobe of Robot.
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| Ebay, the Head gear's totally worth it!!! |
But while one takes in the millennium metal belts, patent leatherish minis, flower pins and enormously funky accessories, (I so want causeway to come out with them soon) let’s not forget the star’s futuristic style quotient - Rajnikanth in his dual avatar as Dr. Vasi the scientist, with his yeti sort of appearance portrayed by stylist Aalim to Chitti his creation, a human android robot (also his look alike) with long side locks , metallic extensions and dark shades. The script portrays a robot created who then develops human feelings and falls in love with his master’s girlfriend (Sana) and thus wants her for himself. From a good robot hero who fights goons and mosquitoes about to capture our damsel in distress , to cooking a 7 course meal, to cleaning up the house, being a driver, a calculator, a friend to a jealous villain with bullets shooting out of his manicured fingertips this 3 hour film will keep adults and kids enthralled. ‘ Kilimanjaro..iska roop nikharo...Mohenjodaro isko dil main utaro..aaha ahaaha’ (Mount Kilimanjaro Oh thee mighty one...compliment my beloved’s. form. Oh excavated city of Mohenjodaro take her into your heart..aaaha aaaha)...barring these lyrics, maestro Rajnikanth and director Shankar’s Robot has sweeped me into entertainment heaven off my feet.
My Rating: 4.5/5
By : Lily Shroff
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