Thread by @sudhirsrinivasn

Here are my quick responses to the #NavarasaFilms.

1. Karunai (Bejoy Nambiar): Revathy, particularly, and VJS deliver a masterclass on how performances can elevate a story.

2. Haasyam (Priyadarshan): Yogi Babu gets familiar doses of body-shaming in a film that is mirthless.

3. Arpudham (Karthick Naren): Nolan influences abound, but not necessarily in a good way, in this story that feels like a flawed pseudo-science lecture.

4. Bibhatsam (Vasanthsai): Easily my favourite of this anthology, this sensitive, dark film stars a terrific Delhi Ganesh.

5. Shanthi (Karthik Subbaraj): Cute idea, great casting, and an ironical observation, in this reasonably effective film.

6. Routhiram (Arvind Swamy): An unexpectedly grounded film with a great twist and layers of subtext and commentary, this film speaks of many types of anger.

7. Bhayam (Rathindran Prasad): This film, that strives to be deep and has a gimmicky twist, fails to be a serious exploration of fear.

8. Veeram (Sarjun): Many types of courage, and yet, not once does this wavering film draw the sort of rise a real act of courage must.

9. Shrungaaram (GVM): First love for a 22-year-old girl in a film straight from the GCU. You know what you're going to get. It's fun to see Suriya be unmindful of stardom, and there are some enjoyable bits of dialogue and music.

#NavarasaOnNetflix

Long review, eventually.