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3.00
Essence Of Memories Intact
Arivazhagan has mostly got everything else right. The narration is tight with almost no space anywhere or any clumsy attempt to fit in anything. The mood of the film too is set very early on and maintained throughout. The flashback that narrates the back-story of the killer and the final countdown leading to his revelation are somewhat rushed. But guess it was the same way in the original as well. (more)
Source: Bharath Vijayakumar, MovieCrow
3.00
An Engaging Crime Thriller
Overall, Aarathu Sinam is an honest attempt by director Arivazhagan, who does full justice to a tried and tested script. (more)
Source: Avinash Gopinath, One India
2.75
For all those hungry crime thriller addicts, Aarathu Sinam is a good watch
Although the film has freshness and is fairly gripping, a tighter screenplay could have made it one of the best movies in the genre. There are certain repetitive flashback shots that could have been reduced. The film also has only two songs and both of them are montages. A few might feel that the first song could have been done away with, considering it interferes with the serious nature of the film and also the fact that most of the shots used in the song are repeated in the later part of the movie. All that considered, Arivazhagan's Aarathu Sinam is definitely a progressive Tamil movie that deserves a watch for its sincere attempt at the less explored investigative crime thriller genre.(more)
Source: Behindwoods Review Board, Behindwoods.com
3.50
A taut thriller like the original, Memories
We would never know, but it is here at this point in the plot that the film appears to totter a bit -- much like the protagonist, who for most of his screen time is drunk. Can such a cop be capable of smart deductions, which sometimes seem uncannily close to those used by Sherlock Holmes -- especially where Aravind concludes from the killer�s footprints that he must be physically disabled. But Holmes was addicted to cocaine, some would argue in defense of Aravind. Despite these hiccups, Aarathu Sinam sails through a thrilling terrain to a wow climax.(more)
Source: Gautaman Bhaskaran, Hindustan Times
3.00
A Gripping and Realistic Thriller.'Aarathu Sinam' is a thriller that cannot be missed.
Thaman's re-recording is highly effective in pushing the thrill factor. There are only two songs and both the songs are likeable. Aravind Singh's cinematography gives us the feel of being in a Madurai and south Tamil Nadu localities and the excessive night scenes should have been a challenge. Editing of Rajesh Kannan is neat in the second half but first have could have been a little crisper. Dhilip Subburayan�s stunt scene in the climax fits the requirement.(more)
Source: IndiaGlitz , IndiaGlitz.com
2.00
Arulnithi does a good job but Arivazhagan fails to match expectations
Though Arivazhagan has tried to change it to suit local sensibilities, some elements simply do not work. Does an AC who lives in Madurai in real life live like Aravind? Aravind while investigating the case is not doing any investigation�he is just told things and he goes on a chase. The comedy the director has added by way of Robo Shankar just doesn't work and barely evokes any laughs. The casting is not apt either. Tulasi is clearly inadequate as the mother and director Gaurav Narayanan fails as the villain. Aishwarya Rajesh comes in a small role her make-up overshadows her acting prowess.(more)
Source: LATHA SRINIVASAN , DNA
2.00
A disappointing serial-killer thriller
Maybe something got lost in the translation, but there�s no mood, no atmosphere, no white-knuckle tension in Aarathu Sinam. There�s just plot. And big swatches of explanatory dialogue � people keep talking as though a switch went on, and they just won�t stop. It isn�t even conversation. It�s just information. Arvind�s mother asks him to take her to church. (more)
Source: Baradwaj Rangan, The Hindu
2.50
Aarathu Sinam is a decent crime thriller
What ruins the narration though is the ridiculous comedy track that is totally out of sync. Robo Shankar, who is known for his spontaneity, superb dialogue delivery and wit, gives a lackluster performance. He plays the incompetent cop, whose sloppy investigative technique could have been explored to provide some good laughs, but ends up being boring. (more)
Source: Saraswathy, Rediff.com