'SPYDer' Review: 'Spyce' Less
Movie: Spyder
Rating: 2.5/5
Banner: NVR Cinema
Cast: Mahesh Babu, Rakul Preet Singh, S J Surya, Bharath, Priyadarshi, RJ Balaji, and others
Music: Harris Jayaraj
Camera: Santosh Sivan
Editing: Sreekar Prasad
Art Director: Rupin
Fights: Peter Hein
Producer: N V Prasad
Presenter: Tagore Madhu
Written and directed by: A R Murugadoss
Release date: September 27, 2017
Rating: 2.5/5
Banner: NVR Cinema
Cast: Mahesh Babu, Rakul Preet Singh, S J Surya, Bharath, Priyadarshi, RJ Balaji, and others
Music: Harris Jayaraj
Camera: Santosh Sivan
Editing: Sreekar Prasad
Art Director: Rupin
Fights: Peter Hein
Producer: N V Prasad
Presenter: Tagore Madhu
Written and directed by: A R Murugadoss
Release date: September 27, 2017
Movie lovers were excited to the core when the news came out that Mahesh Babu and A R Murugadoss have teamed up for a film. The combination generated a huge craze and the trailers further hyped the movie.
More than the trailers, Mahesh Babu’s confidence and his statements about the movie gave it good momentum. Amidst sky-high expectations, “Spyder” has hit the screens.
Let’s find out if Murugadoss delivered what the movie lovers and Mahesh Babu’s fans have been eagerly waiting to watch...
Story:
Shiva (Mahesh Babu) works in IB department’s surveillance department, he is not an officer but his aim is to nab criminals before they indulge in crimes. His nature of job is to spy on criminals and counter terrorist activities. He is quite effective in handling counter activities with his specially developed software.
Shiva (Mahesh Babu) works in IB department’s surveillance department, he is not an officer but his aim is to nab criminals before they indulge in crimes. His nature of job is to spy on criminals and counter terrorist activities. He is quite effective in handling counter activities with his specially developed software.
A call leads him to a medical student (Rakul Preet Singh) who wants to go on a blind date with a guy. As their romantic track goes on, he comes to know about a serial killer Bhairavudu (S J Surya) who has been killing people since long time.
While searching for Bhairavudu, he gets in touch with his brother and then finally reaches Bhairavudu. But the ruthless serial killer plans bombing a hospital. How Shiva unfoils his mission?
Artistes’ Performances:
Mahesh Babu has played a cop many a time, but this role is quite different. He is neither a police officer, nor an IB agent, but works in Intelligence Bureau. This is completely novel for Telugu cinema. Like always, Mahesh Babu gives his best to the role and comes up with a stunning performance. In some scenes, Murugadoss has presented Mahesh in a completely unique manner.
Mahesh Babu has played a cop many a time, but this role is quite different. He is neither a police officer, nor an IB agent, but works in Intelligence Bureau. This is completely novel for Telugu cinema. Like always, Mahesh Babu gives his best to the role and comes up with a stunning performance. In some scenes, Murugadoss has presented Mahesh in a completely unique manner.
Rakul hasn't much of a role other than being the regular female lead. She is okay.
The characterization of the villain is quite different, one does not come across such villains in Indian cinema regularly. S J Surya as a guy who derives satisfaction from other’s death is terrific. He is ruthless and his menacing act is the highlight of the film.
As Mahesh Babu’s friend, Priyadarshi gets a meaty role and he is good. Bharath in a guest role has done commendable job.
Technical Excellence:
What is stunning in the film is its cinematography. Renowned cinematographer Santosh Sivan has filmed it in classy manner. His work is top class be it in action stunts or regular scenes or songs.
What is stunning in the film is its cinematography. Renowned cinematographer Santosh Sivan has filmed it in classy manner. His work is top class be it in action stunts or regular scenes or songs.
Songs by Harris Jayaraj are not that effective, but his background score is the highlight.
Art work, especially Mahesh Babu’s office, is good. The film has slow pace in the beginning but the editor has made the film racy in the crucial parts. Dialogues are okay. Film has high-end production values. VFX is very ordinary.
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