Singam (2010) is an unbridled emotional action movie that glorifies values of honesty, fairness and loyalty. It is a brilliant combination of action-fueled beats and emotional outpours which result in an experience that inspires you and makes you walk away feeling great. The tone of the film is extremely balanced between an exciting action movie and a human eye to human soul movie, which underlines the strength of honesty and moral right in criminalized world.
The center of the movie is Suriya whose playing Durai Singam is an exciting shift that portrays his power alongside his weakness with shades and charm. The cameo actors complement the overall flow of events, providing the story with joy, feeling and colors, as well as the relatable feel to the journey of the protagonist. The pacing is tight with the action scenes well chorographical with emotionally charged quiet scenes and the director Hari has perfected the skill of storytelling. The use of cinematography to show contrasts between country and city landscapes and the score to enhance an emotional and adrenaline-producing score engulfs the viewers in the context of the culture.
The best part was the portrayal of the uncompromising moral story of Singam, which made one ponder the subject of integrity in our lives. The film has a deep effect despite a few cliches of a genre and instances of being overdramatic. Singam is not just about entertainment it is a witness that goodness and persistence have the ability to endure through time and we get such an impression that the film creates that will influence the audience into standing strong on whatever is right.
