Siren Movie Summary
Following a 14-year imprisonment, Thilagan is released on parole. As such, Thilagan, who used to work as an ambulance driver finds it hard to fit into society at large. What was the reason for having him jailed all these years and how does that relate with what he does upon being freed again?
Siren Movie Review
In Siren (orig), Jayam Ravi acts as Thilagan who is set free after serving his jail term of 14 years for a crime that he never committed, the moment he steps out old enemies are back on his case while new ones emerge. Meanwhile a police officer called Nandhini (Keerthy Suresh) starts suspecting that during his parole time Thilagan has been involved in killing some powerful people.
Now what’s interesting about this dynamic is that regardless of whatever happens now whether or not he killed anybody at this very moment our protagonist must still return behind bars once parole period elapses. This is an intriguing touch which has been added on to the hero by the makers and it even helps in creating bitter sweetness in flashback portions where Jayam Ravi switches into full on mass hero mode. The setting of the hero as an ambulance driver is one of Siren’s pluses.
Another obvious plus point is Ruben’s editing. The film follows a non-linear style of storytelling where past and present scenes are intercut and presented thereby lifting up an otherwise linear narrative line. For example Jayam Ravi entering into his house for first time in 14 years when juxtaposed against the first time he stepped inside post-marriage with wife (Anupama Parameswaran).
In similar vein, protagonist seeing daughter immediately after being released on parole against when she was born etcetera etcetera. These are few aspects about Siren that make it clear enough that this isn’t a lazy movie at all. And even what we think might be random moments like boys teasing girls or women looking for missing persons have relevance in the film.
Of course it also has to be said that especially towards its climax, there are many places where convenient writing becomes too apparent. There are some things which just conveniently happen in this film so as to move story forward. For instance when Thilagan’s daughter is teased by group of boys in public space he overhears her talking with friends from a mile away.
The scene itself and eventual payoff of these scenes aren’t problematic but rather their build up which is more convenient than being an effective piece of writing. GV Prakash Kumar’s songs work way better than his background music (BGM). The BGM accompanying Yogi Babu comedy track tries too hard to underline comedy.
In first half of Siren, Nandhini keeps saying that she hasn’t killed anyone while in second half Thilagan is repeatedly given same dialogue. But whereas latter gets fleshed out character, former fails to emerge as fully formed one; she may be interesting and strong but very one dimensional in writing style.
When it comes to the cast, there are no standout or star performers in this film, and all of the performances are forgettable. The emotions in Siren are heightened a line like ‘There are two angels in a man’s life, one who is born for him and another who is born to him,’ illustrates that the movie aims for a somewhat melodramatic tone. So if you like that sort of thing, this movie might be right up your alley. If not. well then it probably won’t be what you’re looking for.
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