Life is Beautiful is a repackaged version of all those parts that were probably left out or edited out in his previous movies. Atleast, it seems so. For benefit of good, traditionally inspired, clean pictures, I only wish Sekhar Kammula comes out from the hangover of his previous classics. Else we might face another "Puri Jagannath" of class movies further on.
Good things - Anjala Jhaveri (Umm.. Beautiful as she was 10years back!!), Shreya (Wow.. younger looking as if the movie was shot 4yrs back), Amala (though in a short role).
You have the 'langa-voni' clad girls, children obsessed with the cute dog, lovely rain, characters dancing in the rain, amazing photography, 'sekhar' moments of classic sentiment - usual stuff one sees in any of Sekhar's movies. Casting and characterization seems similar/have close resemblance to the artists who starred in the director's all previous movies. Rashmi who acted as the lead hero's sister is a find and to look out - great character artist she will be. One of the guys Sudhakar (playing Nagarag) suits and acts to perfection. Others fit the role.
Of the songs, "Amma" is just awesome!!! Seems the climax is trimmed and does not give a good feel at the end. Personally, I loved the 2nd half where people start connecting better to the story. 1st half could have been trimmed (may be!) and some sentiment brought in before interval.
Nothing Great in the movie. Its pure feel good one and should not be missed. Having said all this, I will watch it more number of times - that is how Kammula's films are - they sink more as you keep watching.
Good things - Anjala Jhaveri (Umm.. Beautiful as she was 10years back!!), Shreya (Wow.. younger looking as if the movie was shot 4yrs back), Amala (though in a short role).
You have the 'langa-voni' clad girls, children obsessed with the cute dog, lovely rain, characters dancing in the rain, amazing photography, 'sekhar' moments of classic sentiment - usual stuff one sees in any of Sekhar's movies. Casting and characterization seems similar/have close resemblance to the artists who starred in the director's all previous movies. Rashmi who acted as the lead hero's sister is a find and to look out - great character artist she will be. One of the guys Sudhakar (playing Nagarag) suits and acts to perfection. Others fit the role.
Of the songs, "Amma" is just awesome!!! Seems the climax is trimmed and does not give a good feel at the end. Personally, I loved the 2nd half where people start connecting better to the story. 1st half could have been trimmed (may be!) and some sentiment brought in before interval.
Nothing Great in the movie. Its pure feel good one and should not be missed. Having said all this, I will watch it more number of times - that is how Kammula's films are - they sink more as you keep watching.
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