‘Ace’ Movie Review
Movie: Ace
Release Date: 23 May 2025
CBFC Rating: UA
Run-time: 2h 36m
Banner : 7Cs Entertainment Pvt. Ltd.
Cast : Vijay Sethupathi, Yogi Babu, Rukmini Vasanth, Divya Pillai, Babloo Prithveeraj, B.S. Avinash, Muthu Kumar, Raj Kumar, Denes Kumar, Alvin Martin, Priscilla Nair, Jasper Supayah, Kaarthick Jay, Nagulan, Zahrinaris & Others
DOP : Karan B Rawat
Music : Justin Prabhakaran
Original Background Score : Sam CS
Editor : Fenny Oliver
Producer & Director : Arumugakumar
The film Ace, directed by Arumuga Kumar and starring Vijay Sethupathi, is a thrilling tale of survival and deception. Presented in Telugu by B. Siva Prasad, the film has generated a buzz with its cast and promotional material. The film hit the big screens in Tamil and Telugu on 23 May.
Plot:
The story revolves around Bolt Kasi (Vijay Sethupathi), a person who lands in a Malaysia in search of livelihood. When his loved ones face financial crunches, Kasi takes a daring decision that sets off a chain of events. The characters of Gnananandam (Yogi Babu), Rukku (Rukmini Vasanth), Kalpana (Divya Pillai), police officer Raja Durai (Prithviraj), and gangster Dharma (BS Avinash) add depth and complexity to the narrative.
Performances:
Vijay Sethupathi delivers a subtle and sedate performance, showcasing his versatility as an actor. His dialogue delivery is impactful, and his screen presence is captivating. Yogi Babu is excellent in his role, generating humor on screen. The combination scenes featuring Vijay Sethupathi and Yogi Babu are laugh-out-loud moments. Rukmini Vasanth makes a good debut, performing within her limits. The supporting cast, including Prithviraj and BS Avinash, make their presence felt.
Highlights:
Vijay Sethupathi
Yogi Babu
Comedy Scenes
Impactful Dialogues
Good Cinematography
Drawbacks:
Slow Pace
Monotonous Story
Analysis:
The film’s strength lies in its performances, particularly Vijay Sethupathi and Yogi Babu. The dialogues are appealing, and the film has its moments of humor and suspense. The film’s plot is engaging, with a mix of comedy, action, and suspense. Altogether, Ace turns out to be a decent entertainer.
The second half fares better with a nicely executed twist towards the end. However, the pacing of the film is slow, and the editing could have been better. The cinematography is good. The background music by Sam CS elevates the scenes. Editing could have been better.
Rating: 3/5
Bottom-line: Enjoyable Heist Entertainer
