EEGA-THE POWER OF FLY

There is an unsigned contract between the audience and Rajamouli, even before we enter the theatre. "Well, my dear audience, I told you the story of this film even before starting the movie. I showed you what it looks like in the trailer. I too know that a house-fly cannot do all the things that are shown here. This is just the outcome of a funny thought presented in a manner that could excite the telugu audience. So, dont complain that it is out of reality, or an absurd point." Okay Mr. Rajamouli...We got your point.

Eega is a technically brilliant film, to start with. The special effects are of top notch, if you donot watch hollywood films. The story doesnt have any twists or turns. The taking doesnt have any feel to it. But what saves your day is the fact that the film is not boring. Esecially the second half, which is a continuous tom and jerry show. If you can afford to switch off your brain for a while, you can pass the movie. The film starts on a dull note, showing Sudeep's lustful expressions, and a heroine with typical telugu heroine makeup. Till Nani goes off screen, it is like any other telugu romance. Once the fly enters the scene, the CG magic begins. The fly goes on rage, in the second half, getting on the nerves of the villan, and strikes creative heights at places. This is the first film that brought the creative levels of Rajamouli to the full extent. I hated all his earlier films, for their overdose of heroism, gravity defying fight sequences, and one man killing hundreds-kind of ideas. This one is bearable, with its funny line shown seriously.

Rajamouli is always succesful in catching the pulse of the Telugus. They even rated a over sentimental "Chatrapati" as a hit. Then its not a onder that this film, which has genuine creative stuff will get attention. What stands out is the direction and presentation of the movie. But the narration is very flat, which  is the reason for a poor first half. The take off is too simple and plain, that it failed to generate excitement in the audience, as everyone knows whats gonna happen. Though it is successful in making us have multiple creative orgasms, it failed to strike an emotional chord. We dont feel sad when Nani gets killed, or when Samantha turns into tears. There is nothing that the film conveys, except that it is a story well told.
But we cant blame the director for this. A movie should be reviewed on what it has promised and what it has delivered. In that case, Eega is successful.

Its not a small task for a director to visualise a film that almost runs on Graphics, write a power packed screenplay and execute it to the most minute of detail. Rajamouli deserves a standing ovation, for that. But I am quite angry on him, that he has decided to brand the film as a sheer technical experience rather than an emotional story told in a technical manner. End of the day, people liked it. No issues. Eega may not be a perfect film, but far better than most Telugu duds.
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