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Two for the Money (2005)
A masterpiece (contains Spoilers)
For starters, this is one of the better movies to have released in 2005. The storyline, the characters, and the performances make this movie a must see. The story is about Brandon Lang (Matthew McConaughey), a pro footballer whose career is cut short by an injury. Brandon takes up predicting winners for football games as an alternate career path. His prediction success rate is high. Walter Abrams (Al Pacino in a splendid role) businessman who runs a betting syndicate, asks Brandon to join him, and soon the duo start making some big money. The story moves around the relationships between Brandon, Walter, and Walter's wife, Toni (Rene Russo), and also how Brandon scales heights and then crashes into the dumps. Other characters just support the good work the lead actors have done. Credit goes to the director for handling the subject well and not dragging the story. The climax is the best part of the movie. Al Pacino just walks through his role, and Matthew McConaughey lives and breathes Brandon Lang. Rene Russo is dignified in her role, and looks gorgeous. This movie cannot be missed. So grab some popcorn, rush to your nearest cinema, and watch this masterpiece.
Chandramukhi (2005)
One of the best Rajni movies ever. (May contain Spoilers)
When Rajni began work on Chandramukhi, quite a few people wondered how it would fare after the debacle of Baba. But the Superstar has silenced his critics, and he has silenced them in style. A younger look and feel, toned down histrionics and a great screen presence have all contributed to the success of his role in this movie. Though the movie lacks his usual style and punch lines, the man still has the charisma and charm to lure audiences to the theaters. Having watched the movie a number of times in a variety of theaters, let me assure you that the response he gets for his entry cannot be matched by any other actor. Whether he is fighting bad guys, shaking a leg to Vidyasagar's amazing tunes, helping out various members in the house, or confronting the ghost, Rajni evokes screams and cheers other actors can only dream of. Jyotika as Ganga and Chandramukhi has done a fabulous job and given one of her best performances. Prabhu has nothing much to do, and carries on whatever little he's got to with flair. Vadivelu and Rajni have excelled in comedy, though I can't call it very refined. Nayantra essays her role well. Nasser, Vijayakumar, Vinaya Prasad, Sheila and the rest of the cast just fits in to the story. Special mention is required for Avinash. His portrayal of a god man is realistic, and his entry is very good. Overall, Chandramukhi is a great movie, which signals the return of an even greater man.