praghalathank Review of Aruvi

Aruvi (2016)

Middle part is amazing; but overall, contrived and sentimental

[6/10 · 25 February 2018]

The middle part of the movie that deals with the reality TV show is a well-made spoof and critique of shows of such genre. But, the whole story is rather contrived; and the ending too sentimental. I wonder why the director chose a taboo subject and tried to glorify that character beyond normal circumstances. It is also obvious that the story intends to portray the lead female actor as a liberal girl fed up with social expectations for conformity. But, such a girl still has to contract AIDS under 'mysterious' circumstances! Probably, the makers were so much concerned to take care of her so called 'character'! May be, from their point of view the character might have lost its 'purity' if AIDS was contracted through the most common means! The movie tries hard to send a liberal message, but falters because it itself couldn't break the social expectations with regards to women.