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Sarkar - One vote

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Sarkar was watched in PVR Icon on the first day unexpectedly due to some free tickets that I got. This movie came through the plagiarism controversy and i missed the credits so saw only AR Murugadoss claiming the story. The movie is from the Shankar school of film making especially the first set like Gentleman, Mudhalvan etc and it is all about the ever utopian dream of one man who cleans up the mess that we live in, in dramatic instant noodles style. There are no reveals but it is safe to say the hero will make a big change in only 15 days. What did i like: - The plot - Few bits and pieces here and there - Pappa (no reveal) - The references to real life thrown liberally around and which keep you thinking and often smiling - Yogi Babu, wish he were utilized more - Its a decent no-brainer masala movie What I hated: - The opening is dumb, in an attempt to build up the character as a ruthless corporate raider, it assumes that the audience is dumb and will fall for a bui