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2.00
A few fries short of a happy meal.
The story is simple and well written and the script to a large extent remains true to its character, but the vital element of briskness is missing in the narrative. One can’t really put a finger on what went wrong, but the film fails to grip for any length of time and that’s where the script has failed. Technically, the movie looks like one shot with finesse, the camera pleases the eye. The music is pretty average.(more)
Source: Editorial Board, Behindwoods.com
2.50
Breezy entertainer.
R.Kannan asserts with his debut film Jayam Kondaan that he has the potential to churn out a neat feel-good entertainer. The racy screenplay and the crisp message at the end deftly packaged on the back of the age-old formula, makes the film work in these hard-up times. The most refreshing thing about Kannan's film is that he tries to combine mainstream Tamil film aesthetics with mass appeal. And fine all round performance by the likeable actors in the film- Vinay, Lekha, Bhavana, Vivek, Santhanam, Kishore. (more)
Source: MovieBuzz, Sify.com
2.50
Sibling reconciliation.
Director Kannan's debut film 'Jeyam Kondaan' comes across as an entertainer sans conviction. The film does boast of some slick cinematography but then every other department fails to impress much. Vidyasagar has certainly had an off day with his music. Kudos to Kannan for coming up with good characters in the film, but then some of the characters are wasted with quite a few loopholes in the script. (more)
Source: Editorial Board, IndiaGlitz.com
3.00
Go watch Jayam Kondaan.
Kannan deserves credit for a good job on his story and screenplay. His twists and turns make you sit up, and he etches small characters in a way that makes it easy to identify with them. Balasubramaniam's camera makes sure the viewers aren't treated to bizarre angles. V T Vijayan's editing is slick and smooth. Jayam Kondaan is a nice blend of the cinematic and logic. It is a good, watchable fare. Go for it.(more)
Source: Pavithra Srinivasan, Rediff.com
3.00
On the right track straightaway.
Rising above clichés for the most part, writer-director R.Kannan presents a story of underplayed sentiments and logical action. Neat narration marks Jayam Kondaan. Kudos to Vinay for choosing his second project with care! Lekha has landed on a plum debut role, which she pulls off with elan. In beauty Bhavana wins hands down and expressions wise too she turns up trumps. The freshness in treatment helps Kannan score. (more)
Source: Malathi Rangarajan, The Hindu