ThrillMessage There are better movies of two hours length. I loved the actress'performance.

Gurlyndrobb While it doesn't offer any answers, it both thrills and makes you think.

Hadrina The movie's neither hopeful in contrived ways, nor hopeless in different contrived ways. Somehow it manages to be wonderful

Calum Hutton It's a good bad... and worth a popcorn matinée. While it's easy to lament what could have been...

Haribabu Pasupathy Thanks to Manirathinam for a wonderful journey.I have booked tickets without any expectation of what this movie all about. My only expectation is Maniratinam will give a best, and he did.1. Madhavan gave a good and his best. +1 2. Prakash raj gave a difference in Sinhalese role. +1 3. Simran as a mother in first half, and a lovable girl in second half she proved herself. +1 4. Keerthana wonderful debut she lived in the role. +1 5. Nandhita das, she reflected a Tamil girl/women. +1 ------------------------------------------------------ 6. A.R. Rahman good background scoring, I got treas on my eyes on 'Vidaikodu engal nade' song. +1 7. Ravi K Chandran, good lighting and Cinematic shots, especially the scene where Prakash Raj and Madhavan talks about terrorism. +1 8. Sabu Cyril for the Climax fight sequence and the set for 'Vidaikodu engal nade'. +1 9. Sreekar Prasad, for the opening song 'Vellai pokal'. +1 10. Last but not least Manirathinam for the wonderful Journey. +1

zetes Touching Bollywood epic melodrama about a 10 year-old girl who finds out that she's adopted, and is determined to find her birth mother. The film's major success is the performance of P.S. Keerthana, who plays the girl. The first half of the film is very good. There are a few really good songs, too, especially the number that introduces the protagonist. Unfortunately, the film's second half, which takes place in war-torn Sri Lanka, feels like an entirely different, and disappointing movie. It's big on explosions and special effects, with Sri Lankan soldiers and rebels dodging grenades, running from fireballs, and being yanked by stunt wires. All the film can offer as insight are cheap platitudes like, "Some day there must come peace" and "Perhaps the children will find a way". The final sequence, where the daughter and mother are reunited, is good, but so over-the-top with the music and a well-timed downpour that it feels like a cheat. I know, I know, it's all in the style of Bollywood. But this is a story where big moments simply detract from the simple, powerful central story. Bollywood could certainly use a little restraint at times, too.

candycloudz13 I think this is one of the best tamil movies i've seen in a while. i love the fact that it doesn't revolve around a guy and girl falling in love and they made the movie brilliantly. The cast did a great job and i especially congratulate the litte girl. She was brilliant and really brought out the feeling of an adopted child searching for her real mother. Best of all are the songs, beautiful music and moving lyrics. There are some great songs in this move ya'll! especially 'Kannathil Mutthamittal' and 'Velai Pookal'. Great songs, both of them. I highly recommend this movie to anyone who wants to enjoy a good cry and some great acting (and superb songs! ). Cheers Simran.

vvanpo When you want to celebrate life and love, especially for precious little daughters, you have to shout it from the countryside. And what gorgeous countrysides! There are so many tears of joy even God joins in. See this movie.