Pokkiri, branded as an action packed entertainer is sure to strike the right chord with Ilaiya Dalapathi’s fans and the masses. The ‘formula’ has been adhered to well by the script and executed well by the director without appearing stale or repetitive. The tempo of the screenplay, the movie’s single most important factor does not sag through the entire length of the movie. The action sequences, especially the climax stunt have been well shot. Asin climbs the next step in the glamour ladder; this must be her most glamorous role to date. She leaves an impression, even though the movie starts, moves and ends around Vijay.
The comedy track, handled by Vadivelu has nothing special. In fact, at some places one gets irritated at some ‘below the belt’ stuff that is churned out in the name of comedy. However, the spoof on Ghajini’s superhit song ‘Suttrum Vizhi Chudare’ featuring Vadivelu and Asin has the entire theater in splits. Amusing at times and crass at others, the lighter side of the movie could certainly have been better. Mani Sharma’s music enhances the movie’s appeal. All songs have come out reasonably well; with Vasantha Mullai remix standing out without demeaning the original. It has also been handled with finesse. Mani Sharma is bound to get a few more offers in Tamil following Pokkiri. The story factor does not seem to hold much significance in the movie. The emphasis is on pacy narration and the approach has worked.
