7am Arivu (U)
26/Oct/2011 Adventure, Fantasy 2 hrs 40 mins

3.00

7am Arivu is worth a watch

7am Arivu has several things working for it -- its historical background, and a rock-solid villain who uses mind-control, and an intelligent heroine, among other things. You just wish they had utilized all these ingredients better. (more)

Source: Pavithra Srinivasan, Rediff.com

2.75

7aum Arivu is a tiring watch

After all, the effort of Murugadoss to make a special kind of film is laudable but seems to lack the imagination required to pull off what he set out to achieve.(more)

Source: MovieBuzz, Sify.com

3.00

Technical finesse catering to commercial compulsions.

7 Aum Arivu which starts of majestically with support of a superior technical crew would have reigned supremacy, only if had not dwelled too much on insignificant romance, not pushing in 2-3 songs too many and leaving the entire central plot for the second half. (more)

Source: Editorial Board, Behindwoods.com

3.00

7am Arivu-Of sense and sensibility

Murugadoss has made a bold attempt and has succeeded in it with the help of Suriya and Udhayanidhi Stalin. The director should be lauded for conveying a bitter truth- that we are not aware of the greatness of our ancestors- in a sugar coating. This 'Ghajini' seems to be a winner in all his invasions...(more)

Source: Editorial Board, IndiaGlitz.com

2.50

Very average…. Doesn’t exceed our expectations

On the whole, ‘Ezham Arivu’ has some interesting moments, but doesn’t keep the audiences engrossed throughout the show. An engaging screenplay throughout the film as narrated during last 25mins would have made it a perfect thriller with a message to boast about the quality of being ‘Tamilian’.(more)

Source: Richard Mahesh, Top10Cinema

3.00

Interesting fare

A different story. But what spoils the party is events that unfolds. Unfortunately they are little amateurish and predictable. Murugadoss has tried his best to sustain momentum, unfortunately it loses plot as it enters second half. It's well begun, but unfortunately seems to be half-done. (more)

Source: Editorial Board, Super Good Movies

3.50

Entertaining Package

7am Arivu has several things working for it — its historical background, and a rock-solid villain who uses mind-control, and an intelligent heroine, among other things. They had utilized all these ingredients better to produce an entertaining package.(more)

Source: Kanchana Devi, Truthdive

3.50

Worth Watching

Revisiting and recreating history on screen is one of the greatest challenge in cinema but Murugadoss and his team has managed to do it well. 7 Aum Arivu, as the name mentions, has seven sense! Worth watching on screens, perfect for this festive seasons!(more)

Source: Ambili S, galatta.com