Aalwar (A)
12/Jan/2007 Action, Drama 2HR 32MIN

1.50

Vengeance for the 'N'th time.

Thrill plays a solid part in some of the sequences. But much of Aazhwar is so very similar to what you have seen in cinema all along that it begins to appear clichéd. Asin's child like exuberance is getting repetitive, and you have Manorama and Vivek making room for some laugh-worthy humour. Vaguen...(more)

Source: Malathi Rangarajan, The Hindu

1.75

Aalwar : Only for Ajith.

Beginning with the script, it stops and starts every few minutes. The momentum is never really gathered, it's all in fits and starts. The script writer appears confused as to how he wants to treat the movie. Ajith’s presence is the only thing that makes one sit through the movie. Other characters ha...(more)

Source: Editorial Board, Behindwoods.com

2.00

Aalwar is run of the mill

Sella's directorial debut lacks originality and is a hotch potch of celebrated scripts of the past. Unwanted special effects throughout the movie are a strain, especially in the action sequences. Poor screenplay coupled with Srikant Deva's music only adds to the stress. The only one who stands to lo...(more)

Source: Sriram Iyer, Rediff.com

2.00

Cool for fans.

Ajith's character has not much confusion and delivers it with his usual aplomb. The music and camera are okay without doing anything extraordinary. The director has not tried anything fancy. He has set out with a simple plan - to not let down Ajith's fans. That is what he has accomplished. The enter...(more)

Source: Editorial Board, IndiaGlitz.com

2.25

Expectations fulfilled.

Ajith has come up with an outstanding performance in his latest movie Aalwar. Asin is beautiful as always and she captures the screen by her presence. The songs of Asin and Ajith are shot beautifully and the director needs to be applauded for this. Vivek comes and does a marvelous job along with Man...(more)

Source: Editorial Board, galatta.com