Neerparavai (U/A)
30/Nov/2012 150mintues

3.50

Brilliant storytelling and coming-of-age performances

There are plenty of moving scenes in the movie. For instance, the scene where the fisherman gives a fish to the doctor as a token of gratitude is so poignant. There is also ample dose of comedy in the film, which will have you in splits. On the flip side, the movie starts off slowly and takes time f...(more)

Source: Raven, MovieCrow

3.00

Neerparavai is sincere

The film keeps you engaged not so much on the strength of its plot, as it does for the interesting characters who inhabit it. It is a moving drama that will undoubtedly leave you with a lump in your throat. And films like this are hard to find.(more)

Source: MovieBuzz, Sify.com

3.50

Water war

Though there are some political overtones and mushy drama, one can applaud Seenu Ramasamy for his conviction. Udhayanidhi Stalin should also be lauded for gathering guts to produce a meaningful cinema.(more)

Source: Movie Reviewer, IndiaGlitz.com

3.00

Go watch it

Neer Paravai is a beautiful record of the lives of a community, their hopes and dreams, and the harsh reality of their lives. Go and see it. (more)

Source: Pavithra Srinivasan, Rediff.com

3.00

A simple love story narrated neatly

On the music front, Raghunanthan�s score adds real spunk to the enterprise and his Para Para number is top class with spiraling frenzy that elevates the experience to great heights with all its versions.(more)

Source: Behindwoods Review Board, Behindwoods.com

3.50

There is a lot to like in Neerparavai

The technical crew has pitched in with its best. Balasubramaniem's superb camerawork that captures the various moods and tones of the sea is one of the highlights and Raghunanthan's songs Para Para... and Yaar Veetu... enhance the film's emotions very well (though his background score is at times ov...(more)

Source: M Suganth, Times Of India

3.50

If meaningful cinema matters to you, go for it.

As a producer, Udayanidhi Stalin can be proud of having backed a purposeful film, and as a creator, Seenu Ramasamy makes the water bird preen, and soar with confidence.(more)

Source: MALATHI RANGARAJAN, The Hindu