The movie definitely has a wafer-thin story, and could have been lot more spicier. Agreed! But, it revolves around the emotions attached to it and that is how this movie works.
Full credit must go to MB for salvaging this film with his super charged performance. Even the most coldhearted viewer would shed tears at two scenes. MB even lights up the dance floor with his energy. I'd say, Guntur Kaaram is MB's best work from amongst his last 9 films.
Writer & Director Trivikram Srinivas Garu is below par, and not at his best. He just about manages to deliver what's needed. I wanted to see Guntur and its cultural nuances explored in his writing. Sadly, not to be! Cinematography by Manoj Paramahansa Garu is good.
Guntur Kaaram's climax reminds you of the climax of Mutyala Muggu (1975).
The biggest let down of the film however, is Thaman Garu's music. The BGM is garbage! Completely out of place. And the songs don't work. All of them sound the same. Keeravani Garu, Manisharma Garu, Vandemataram Srinivas Garu or Koti Garu would have brought in the much-needed Guntur/Krishna native flavor and cultural nuances into the scenes & songs.
The film, and Trivikram Srinivas Garu have been facing some unusual hate. The reality is all the talk, language and noise by Producer Naga Vamsi Garu, Music Director Thaman Garu and Distributor Dil Raju Garu leading upto the film's release, was tasteless, hot-headed and way over-the-top. The negative vibes did not go down well with movie goers, and in a social media era, they themselves have given a lot of ammo to trollers and get trolled.
Telugu film critics, and impatient metro-city audiences especially, need to understand that there is a lot of appreciable content in this film, if you choose to see it!
I expect this formulaic, family entertainer to do well in theaters for few more weeks in interior A. P., and it will certainly do good on TV and OTT.
Full credit must go to MB for salvaging this film with his super charged performance. Even the most coldhearted viewer would shed tears at two scenes. MB even lights up the dance floor with his energy. I'd say, Guntur Kaaram is MB's best work from amongst his last 9 films.
Writer & Director Trivikram Srinivas Garu is below par, and not at his best. He just about manages to deliver what's needed. I wanted to see Guntur and its cultural nuances explored in his writing. Sadly, not to be! Cinematography by Manoj Paramahansa Garu is good.
Guntur Kaaram's climax reminds you of the climax of Mutyala Muggu (1975).
The biggest let down of the film however, is Thaman Garu's music. The BGM is garbage! Completely out of place. And the songs don't work. All of them sound the same. Keeravani Garu, Manisharma Garu, Vandemataram Srinivas Garu or Koti Garu would have brought in the much-needed Guntur/Krishna native flavor and cultural nuances into the scenes & songs.
The film, and Trivikram Srinivas Garu have been facing some unusual hate. The reality is all the talk, language and noise by Producer Naga Vamsi Garu, Music Director Thaman Garu and Distributor Dil Raju Garu leading upto the film's release, was tasteless, hot-headed and way over-the-top. The negative vibes did not go down well with movie goers, and in a social media era, they themselves have given a lot of ammo to trollers and get trolled.
Telugu film critics, and impatient metro-city audiences especially, need to understand that there is a lot of appreciable content in this film, if you choose to see it!
I expect this formulaic, family entertainer to do well in theaters for few more weeks in interior A. P., and it will certainly do good on TV and OTT.