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Sainikudu (2006)
I enjoyed it
Actually, I enjoyed it. Sure there were a lot of things wrong with the plot, but it was an action movie. Why doesn't Siddarth come up for air? Because it's an action movie, and heroes need suspense. Why doesn't Pappu just shoot Siddarth like he did all those other people? Because it's an action movie... you can't kill the good guys or the movie would be over. Why does Siddarth beat up an entire gang single-handedly and then break into a Michael Jackson song? Because it's an action movie. This isn't some great work of art; go see it for what it is and enjoy the ride.
Admittedly, I don't speak Telugu. (I didn't have to, because it was an action movie.) Some of the people who did said they were disappointed by the dialogue, so you might enjoy this movie more if you don't speak the language.
The Village (2004)
Not what you think it is
About half of the reviews I've read for "The Village" love it, while half hate it. The half that hate it seem to be disappointed that Shyamalan didn't remake "Signs." Who knew he could do something different? There is no plot twist at the end, as is characteristic of Shyamalan's movies. The twist, in fact, comes in the middle (for those who haven't figured it out by then).
In fact, the director plays with his more loyal fans throughout the movie, leaving them clues reminiscent of past films that ultimately go nowhere. In the meantime, he slowly reveals the details and history of the mysterious village in the woods... which is what the movie is all about. All the while, the movie reflects on the problems of evil and pain, and the power of belief.
The characters are wonderful, the sets are fantastic, and the plot is good for those who aren't expecting "The Seventh Sense."