[*** stars / *****]
Will Dilli (Karthi), free after ten years of imprisonment finally get to meet his kid daughter? He will, if he makes it alive through a night involving a drug consignment, hardened criminals out to get it, and a truckload of sedated police officers.
Great action movie concept
Writer-Director Lokesh Kanagaraj fills up this central premise of Kaithi (Prisoner) with tense, mostly impressive, original action set pieces, matching the energy vibes in Keanu Reeves-Sandra Bullock starring Speed (1994) and Steven Spielberg's Duel (1971).
'Believe it or not' parts
After having set a new level for action dramas, I had to sigh when a stabbed person beats up goons without any discomfort. The one-man-army mode scenes reek of the hot air proceedings that mar the Nicolas Cage-starring Con Air (1997).
Despite the escapist, logic-defying moments, Kaithi is one of the best Tamil action thrillers I have seen.
Kaithi review
The superb action scenes, and how the cover of night is cleverly used to keep the proceedings tense, are huge plus points.
Keeping this relentless without songs does Kaithi a lot of good, the length is just right too. The sharp night-time camera work by Sathyan Sooryan adds to the movie's impact.
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