Villu (U/A)
12/Jan/2009 2HR 30MIN

1.50

Not worth risking your patience.

With tacky production values, shabby cinematography and amateurish direction Villu comes across as a more than two-hour long torment that only less people deserve – those who have committed some unpardonable crime, perhaps. Nayan's presence serves the purpose of eye candy. Although Vadivelu’s comedy...(more)

Source: Editorial Board, Behindwoods.com

2.00

The ingredients are fine — proportions are the problem.

Prabhu Deva could have had a surefire potboiler provided he had worked more on the screenplay. The enigmas that remain unsolved can be ignored, but the treatment that gets trying towards the end, cannot. Vijay’s footwork is amazing. Ravi Varman’s camera work sparkles in the fight sequences, accentua...(more)

Source: Malathi Rangarajan, The Hindu

2.50

Adventures of a Tamil James Bond.

Role-wise, Vijay seems to have genuinely enjoyed his outing here. Ravi Varman's camera showcases Vijay lovingly, while Kola Bhaskar's editing keeps things slick and sharp. Devi Sri Prasad's songs are all meant to wring the best out of the star-cast. Its Prabhu Deva's screenplay that makes you sit th...(more)

Source: Pavithra Srinivasan, Rediff.com

2.50

Loose strings.

It's a wholesome Vijay show. The actor is at his best – be it the stunt sequence, comedy or romantic episodes. The story is as old as that of "lithic" age. Prabhudeva has laced it with commercial elements including comedy and action. Vadivelu tries his hand at evoking comedy and succeeds fairly. Dev...(more)

Source: Editorial Board, IndiaGlitz.com

2.75

Made for Vijay fans.

The movie is a fast-paced commercial entertainer targeting the mass audiences, especially Vijay fans. This movie with an outdated story is completely shouldered by Vijay's screen presence and music by Devi Sri Prasad. Nayantara never fails to sizzle on screen with her seductive costumes. Vadivelu ha...(more)

Source: Editorial Board, galatta.com

3.00

Go for it.

What works in its favor is the star cast, packaging and look of the film. It is the most stylish Vijay film ever made. Villu is technically slick and moves at a rapid pace. The director, however, is less concerned with the film's plot and the pre-climax portion lacks punch as the story goes limp. Pr...(more)

Source: MovieBuzz, Sify.com