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Critics Review
3.25
A drama with textured characters and a tough message
Ammani leaves you with a sense of what it could have been with a bigger budget. But the director doesn't let this stint her ambition. We get a better sense of location shooting than in bigger films. Trains play a major part in the story, and we see them frequently rattling past Salamma's house in Vyasarpadi there's no need for much background music when life provides so much percussion.(more)
Source: BARADWAJ RANGAN, The Hindu
3.25
Honest attempt
What really works for Ammani is the gentle screenplay without any gimmicks or drama. Among many beautifully written scenes, loved the subtle part where Ammani takes the empty brandy bottle kept under Saalama's pillow. Facing too many problems in her life, Saalama drinks and this scene is handled with maturity! Another out-of-the-box situation, which really impressed is the scene where Lakshmy imagines how her death should be and introduced a Kuthu song to celebrate the moment.(more)
Source: Moviebuzz, Sify.com
2.00
Good performances in a weather-beaten plot
Ammani's plot resembles a lecture in morals, and familial tiffs and the grab-money lines has been the subject of many films. Ramakrishnan's work, as such, has nothing novel to write home about. But, yes, the performances of the two women are marvellous -- one with her mischievous twinkle in her eye and a never-say-die attitude, and the other weighed down by remorse and regret seeing the utter selfishness in her children. Some catchy lines, but they do not lead to a believable climax.(more)
Source: Gautaman Bhaskaran, Hindustan Times
3.00
A neatly made heartwarming film!
The film is highly strong on mise-en-scene for which the director Lakshmy Ramakrishnan has to be lauded. Just like her first film Aarohanam, this film also runs for only 90 minutes, which is a great boost for the film.(more)
Source: Behindwoods Review Board, Behindwoods.com
4.50
Celebrating the power of the free-spirited women
While most filmmakers struggle to make a decent film by staying behind the camera, Lakshmy aces both in front of as well as behind the camera. She also has a great eye for talent and the way her actors perform, leaves you wondering if she should seriously consider becoming a casting director too. "Ammani" is the most rooted film in its setting since "Kaaka Muttai", and the way it is shot is proof of it. (more)
Source: IANS, IANS
3.25
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Source: Maatheevan, Behindwoods.com
2.50
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