Ace Movie Review: Watch or Skip?

Ace Movie Review: Watch or Skip? Radiocity By Radiocity Team Published May 23, 2025 [{ "selector": ".custom-gradient", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ { "offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(100px)" }, { "offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)" } ] }]

Film Introduction Director Arumugakumar`s `Ace` is a heist drama starring Vijay Sethupathi, Rukmini Vasanth, and BS Avinash, focusing heavily on a single character. [{ "selector": ".custom-gradient", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ { "offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(100px)" }, { "offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)" } ] }]

Plot Kickoff: Bold Kannan`s Quest Bold Kannan (Vijay Sethupathi) moves to Malaysia to escape a criminal past, befriending Arivu (Yogi Babu) and meeting Rukku (Rukmini Vasanth). [{ "selector": ".custom-gradient", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ { "offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(100px)" }, { "offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)" } ] }]

Love and Danger: Rukku`s Troubles Rukku faces pressure and an abusive past. Kannan`s help draws them into a dangerous situation with gangster Dharma (BS Avinash). [{ "selector": ".custom-gradient", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ { "offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(100px)" }, { "offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)" } ] }]

Storytelling Voice: Quirky Characters Director Arumugakumar crafts unconventional, flawed protagonists like Bold Kannan, who grow on the audience despite initial oddities. [{ "selector": ".custom-gradient", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ { "offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(100px)" }, { "offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)" } ] }]

Pacing and Tension: Slow Burn The film`s first half is sluggish. A pivotal poker game lacks tension for many due to reliance on music to convey emotion. [{ "selector": ".custom-gradient", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ { "offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(100px)" }, { "offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)" } ] }]

Heist Brilliance: Kannan`s Expertise The narrative gains momentum with the heist sequences, showcasing Bold Kannan`s criminal skills, though his past remains a mystery. [{ "selector": ".custom-gradient", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ { "offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(100px)" }, { "offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)" } ] }]

Star Performances: Sethupathi Shines Vijay Sethupathi delivers a compelling performance, making Bold Kannan charismatic. Rukmini Vasanth also impresses despite minor lip-sync issues. [{ "selector": ".custom-gradient", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ { "offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(100px)" }, { "offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)" } ] }]

Technical Aspects: Mixed Bag Karan B Rawat`s cinematography is beautiful. Sam CS`s score is often intrusive, while Justin Prabhakaran`s songs are soothing. [{ "selector": ".custom-gradient", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ { "offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(100px)" }, { "offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)" } ] }]

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