Yaan (U)
02/Oct/2014 Action, Love 2 Hrs 36 Mins

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Yaan - Novice Actioner

Looks like Ravi. K. Chandran set out to make a commercial film on a large canvas with an important issue as the backdrop. But the final product leaves a lot to be desired. The actual plot begins towards the intermission. The entire first half is devoted to scenes that showcase Jeeva wooing Tulasi. (more)

Source: Bharath Vijayakumar, MovieCrow

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A solid milieu and a nice story knot under utilized by weak writing.

Ravi K Chandran makes his directorial debut with Yaan. Coming from someone of his caliber, Yaan was expected to be nothing less than sleek and stylish, and Yaan is exactly that.(more)

Source: Editorial Board, Behindwoods.com

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Worth a watch for the attractive picture

Most part of the movie, until near climax, is fairly predictable. And as for action, the film is packed with nail biting fights, especially post interval. In all, it is a well coordinated team by Ravi K Chandran.(more)

Source: Editorial Board, IndiaGlitz.com

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Yaan is a terrible bore

Aside from the exceptional camera work, there is nothing remarkable about noted cinematographer Ravi Chandran�s Yaan. (more)

Source: S Saraswathi, Rediff.com

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Fails the drug test

It is high time that filmmakers recognise the fact that packing a two-hour film merely with chase and action sequences is not going to hold the audience's attention. What is needed is a meaty story narrated in a coherent manner. Much was expected of Ravi K. Chandran's debut film. But, it looks like ...(more)

Source: PTI, The Hindu

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Yaan - Could've done with more heart

Ravi K Chandran's Yaan is a mixed bag and the noted cameraman turned director seems to be largely influenced by Bollywood flicks. It is well made, glossy but lacks a proper script. It is visually stunning but something is missing in the narrative. (more)

Source: Movie Buzz, Sify.com

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Yaan is very predictable

Chandran has worked as a cinematographer for over two decades and he should've known better too. Together they've produced a film that makes you yawn in boredom.(more)

Source: IANS, Hindustan Times

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To prove himself to his girlfriend Sreela's father, Chandru accepts a job in a foreign country only to get imprisoned there on arrival for carrying drugs.

When a cinematographer decides to turn a director, the one thing we can be assured of is that the film will look pretty. And Yaan, the directorial debut of Ravi K Chandran, one of the finest Indian cinematographers at the moment, is certainly a visual delight. Right from the opening frame, where we ...(more)

Source: M. Suganth, Times Of India