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Prince Reviews

Despite the sketch comedy-like polish and the many jokes that go nowhere, Prince is still very watchable.

Full Review | Oct 24, 2022

As hit-or-miss as the sketches can be, it’s these new interstitials that betray the show’s true aimlessness...

Full Review | Oct 21, 2022

Sivakarthikeyan's charm makes this silly, quirky comedy fun.

Even Sivakarthikeyan, who turns on the comic persona from his early films that made him a star, is only able to just about keep the film from sinking.

Full Review | Original Score: 2/5 | Oct 21, 2022

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Prince Movie Review

Article by Nanda Gopal Published by GulteDesk --> Published on: 5:15 pm, 21 October 2022 | Updated on 11:34 am, 26 October 2022

2 Hr 23 Min   |   Comedy   |   21-10-2022

Cast - Sivakarthikeyan, Maria Riaboshapka, Sathyaraj, and others

Director - Anudeep KV

Producer - Suniel Narang, D.SureshBabu, Puskur Ram Mohan Rao

Banner - Sree Venkateswara Cinemas LLP

Music - Thaman S

Jathi Ratnalu fame Anudeep is back with a quirky comedy. This time he collaborated with Siva Karthikeyan and made it on large scale in Telugu-Tamil as bilingual. Did Siva Karthikeyan and Anudeep recreate the magic of Jathi Ratnalu and Varun Doctor? Did the duo live upto the expectations? Let’s find out.

Anand (Siva Karthikeyan) works as a social teacher in a small town. He falls for British girl Jessica (Maria Ryaboshapaka) who is his colleague. Anand’s father (Sathyaraj), who is a broad natured, unable to accept Jessica owing to her British nationality since his grandfather was killed by British. Jessica’s father turns against her love for his own reasons. Meanwhile, Jessica’s family land in the town is wanted by local Bhupathi this invites big troubles and leads to disturbances in their love story. How does Anand resolves it and wins Jessica forms the crux of the story.

Performances

Siva Karthikeyan is game for comedy. He does it again effortlessly. He slips into the role of Anand which is likely by youth and also has good principles. His comic persona drives the film forward. Jessica is good in emotional scenes. Sathyaraj does an impactful performance in a soft role. He generates fun. All the cast plays their parts well. The film intentionally has more Tamil actors which may affect the Telugu nativity.

Technicalities

Anudeep picked a wafer-thin plot which itself is quirky and comical. But he added his trademark comedy to make it even more hilarious. Visuals are refreshing, credit goes to cinematographer Manoj Paramahamsa. Thaman, who is of late catering thumping background score and loud music, impresses with feel-good and soothing music.

Siva Karthikeyan Laugh Moments Dialogues & Music

Hero-Heroine Love Track Logics Goes For Toss

Audiences are still not out of pandemic fatigue which is why there is good scope for comedy films to work miraculously well at the ticket windows. Relying on the same, Anudeep, who is fresh from heat of Jathi Ratnalu success, attempted the similar feat. He is successful largely. He caters to fun-loving masses with irreverent humour. Siva Karthikeyan adds his touch to it.

Simply put, Prince is Jathi Ratnalu version 2.0 with different scale, set-up. It has all the elements to work. But the problem is it underscores on logics. The film delivers nonsensical laughs throughout. Siva Karthikeyan goes on delivering lengthy speeches reminding us of courtroom scene in Jathi Ratnalu. Yet, it worked. It keeps viewers in splits.

Kudos to Anudeep. Inanities all over the film. Even the supporting cast and side cast keep uttering inane lines generating fun. It is the humour quotient that keeps us invested in the film. The dominance of Tamil cast may affect the Telugu nativity and sensibilities. Dialogues deserve special mention as they bring cheer immediately. The makers rely on dialogue-humour. The hero-heroine love track needs more attention. It has no emotional connect.

Overall, the film has its moments. It only runs on laughs with no logics. Go for it if you want to keep your brains at home and enjoy the laugh ride in cinemas. It may not be another Jathi Ratnalu but Prince is Prince ( in Anudeep’s words).

Bottom line: All Laughs, No Logics!

Rating: 2.75/5

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Prince Review: Silly, But Funny

Movie: Prince Rating: 2.75/5 Banner: Sree Venkateswara Cinemas LLP Cast: Sivakarthikeyan, Maria Riaboshapka, Sathyaraj, and others Story: Anudeep KV & Mohan Sato Music: Thaman S Cinematography: Manoj Paramahamsa Editor: Praveen KL Producers: Suniel Narang, D.SureshBabu, Puskur Ram Mohan Rao Release Date: October 21, 2022

Ever since “Prince” was announced, the film generated hype as it marks the combination of Tamil rising star Sivakarthikeyan and “JathiRatnalu” fame Anudeep. The bilingual hit the theaters today in Telugu and Tamil simultaneously.

Let’s find out whether Anudeep generates laughs again.

Story: Anand (Sivakarthikeyan) works as a teacher in school. His father Vishwanatham (Sathyaraj, a retired employee, wants his children to marry outside their caste or religion.

Vishwanatham is overjoyed when he finds his son fell in love with a foreigner Jessica (Maria), an English teacher in his son’s school.

The only problem is that Vishwanatham hates British people and Jessica turns out to be a British woman.

How will Anand resolve this issue and get married to Jessica?

Artistes’ Performances: Sivakarthikeyan became a huge star in the Tamil film industry with a series of hits like “Doctor” and “Don” and he is good at comedy. The role of Anand is in his zone. He pulls it off so easily.

Ukrainian actress Maria Riaboshapka suits perfectly. Sathyaraj is a huge asset to this film. He takes the responsibility of the main comedian. The film doesn’t have separate comedians. The comedy parts are taken care of by Sivakarthikeyan and Sathyaraj.

Premgi Amaren as a land grabber is neat. The film has only Tamil actors.

Technical Excellence: Thaman has given a peppy soundtrack. Two songs stand out – “Jessica Chilaka” and “‘Bimbilikki Pilapi”. The visuals are bright and colorful.

The film has a short running time but it gives a feel of a lengthy film due to its flimsy plotline. 

Highlights: Anudeep’s mark dialogues The first half The climax comedy

Drawback: No emotional connect Repetitive jokes

Analysis Sathyaraj plays a character who boasts of himself as a very knowledgeable person. He tells his son’s girlfriend that he has mastery over the Telugu language. Around the same time, his son’s phone rings and the ring tone is “Lusku Tapa Lasku Tapa” song. She asks what that means. The funniness of this situation cannot be described in words. Only one would get it while watching. Then there is a five-minute comedy scene about “Bottle gourd” aka sorakaya. After this another worth mentioning scene is of the police station with Anand Raj and the friends of Shiva Karthikeyan. These are three sequences in “Prince" which make the audience laugh.  

Anudeep has a peculiar style of comedy writing. His situations look silly but they work well if the actors can pull them off. Sivakarthikeyan and Sathyaraj have done their best in many places.

The comedy written here is for an educated A center audience.  This cannot be relished by the C-center audience who doesn't know about bottle gourd and Cambridge. Such viewers may miss the taste in funny single liners. 

Moreover, nativity is totally missing in the film with Tamil actors all over. There should have been a mix of Telugu audience like in pan India style films. Had that been done, the range of the film would have gone to the next level. Barring that limitation, everything goes well. 

Anudeep ends his films well. In “Prince”, too, it ended on a funny note. All said, “Prince” is neither a laughing riot nor a boring watch. It lands somewhere in between. Like Anudeep’s previous movie, it is silly but offers some decent comedy portions.

Bottom line: Works in parts

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Prince Review: Sivakarthikeyan, Anudeep's film is a HIT or FLOP? Read THIS before buying tickets

Prince Movie Review: Sivakarthikeyan's film, which opened in theatres on October 21 around Diwali, gets a thumbs up from social media users; here's what they have written

Sivakarthikeyan began his career as a stand-up comic and became well-known for his clever one-liners. Today, he is a bankable celebrity in the Tamil cinema business with several blockbuster movies to his credit. You anticipate on-screen explosions when a performer like Sivakarthikeyen teams together with slapstick-loving Telugu director Anudeep.

Anudeep's invented town is a humorous and carefree place in his universe. Everyone is innocent and simple-minded, and nothing is taken seriously. In summary, Anudeep provides us with just what we were hoping for.

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The plot of Prince centres on a teacher who develops feelings for a British colleague. The movie takes place in a made-up town close to the Cuddalore-Pondicherry region. This couple's romantic history comes up for debate, which sparks an intriguing narrative. The movie moves at a leisurely pace and exudes joy. Without making an effort, it succeeds in leaving a lasting impression and conveying some significance.

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Sivakarthikeyan, Maria Ryaboshapka, Sathyaraj, and Premgi Amaren are among the actors who appear in Prince. Anudeep KV directs the movie. The film's director of photography is Manoj Paramahamsa, while its editor is Praveen KL. The soundtrack for the film was written by Thaman S. 

Well, some moviegoers have already seen the film and praised it and called it a perfect entertainer. Check out Prince's review by netizens below 

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'Prince' review: Laughter not guaranteed

Every dialogue in this movie that is intended to be funny is absurd and silly

Prince  is the love story of a school teacher who falls for a British girl, Jessica, (played by Maria Ryaboshapka) filled with comedy of errors. Anbu (Sivakarthikeyan) lives in a village, where everyone is simple and have an irreverent sense of humour, near Pondicherry. 

Prince  movie plot begins with Anbu’s voice-over, introducing his father Ulaganathan (Sathyaraj). The film starts off promising to be a laugh riot, but as it moves forward, every dialogue that is intended to be funny is absurd and silly. 

Once Anbu accompanies Jessica to a vegetable shop, run by a couple. At the shop, the wife of the vegetable vendor claims that she married him because she fell for his English. When Jessica asks for a bottle gourd, both the shop owner and Anbu do not know what it is. The two struggle to save their face. Then comes one Anbu's students who also doesn't know what bottle gourd is. The entire film is filled with such silly jokes.

And then there is Sathyaraj's Ulaganathan, the grandson of a freedom fighter. He is a man of principles, who wants his son to marry outside caste and religion, but not a Brit girl because his grandfather was killed by the British. He doesn’t have any role in his village but hoists the national flag on Independence Day and Republic Day. His son, a social science teacher, does not know about the World War, Hitler or Charlie Chaplin. It is his British girlfriend who introduces him to Chaplin.

The villain, Bhoopathy (played by Premgi Amaran), fails to impress. 

In the end,  Prince  talks about humanity and patriotism. But even here if you expect a story or a decent sequence to know what actually the story is, the director disappoints you.  Prince  director Anudeep, could have thought for a moment that Jathi Ratnalu could have done well in Tollywood, but he somehow chose to give the Kollywood audience a film without a story and a hero without any goals in his life. 

Sivakarthikeyan looks good as always, and the audience could not be faulted for expecting from him something like his earlier  Varuthapadatha Vaalibar Sangam  or  Namma Veetu Pillai . But the actor fails to deliver the laughs that  Prince  promised.

It is also time that popular actors like Sivakarthikeyan stops normalising stalking in films in the name of comedy. 

Prince cast: Siva Karthikeyan, Sathyaraj, Maria Ryaboshapka and Premgi Amaren. 

Prince director: Anudeep KV. 

Rating: 1/5

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Prince movie review: Sivakarthikeyan's charm makes this silly, quirky comedy fun

Prince movie review: sivakarthikeyan's charm and his chemistry with sathyaraj elevate this quirky but silly comedy to a fun watch..

Sivakarthikeyan ’s Prince could be described as an experimental comedy film. I use the word experimental because it isn’t wholesomely entertaining as some of his other films but at the same time it works as a quirky attempt at bringing forth a different style of humour. You could even call it silly humour, which worked beautifully in Anudeep’s last film, Jathi Ratnalu. In Prince, too, it works to a large extent and that’s what makes the comedy refreshing, if not wildly entertaining. The film works when you don’t take it seriously. Also read: Don review: Sivakarthikeyan’s film is a predictable but likeable coming-of-age drama

The plot is simple. It’s about a Tamil boy (Sivakarthikeyan plays Anbu) from a fictional village near Pondicherry falling in love with a British girl (Maria plays Jessica). Sathyaraj plays Anbu’s father (Ulaganathan) and he’s a staunch anti-casteist, who wants his son to marry outside their caste. When Anbu, a social science teacher, falls in love with his colleague Jessica (British), an English teacher, he hopes that his father would be proud of him to fall in love with someone from a different country altogether. Instead of extending his support for their love, Ulaganathan opposes the idea because his father was killed by the British during the independence struggle. Therefore, he doesn’t want someone from that country in his family.

The film relies a lot on quirky one-liners and wordplay. Anudeep’s style of comedy is not everyone’s cup of tea. If you loved what he did with Jathi Ratnalu, Prince won’t disappoint you. Even though the film is not consistently as funny as Jathi Ratnalu, the jokes do work wherever they’re used.

Nobody else but Sivakarthikeyan could’ve made Prince work to this extent. He holds the film together with his charming screen presence and his knack of doing comedy is unmatchable. Sathyaraj is equally good as the father and complements Sivakarthikeyan well in so many scenes. The chemistry between them really comes alive on the screen and it’s a treat to watch.

Prince, as the promos promised, ends up as a harmless romantic comedy. The comedy stretches work and generate ample laughs to keep you invested. The dull stretches do serve as a roadblock in an otherwise breezy story that touches upon the theme of fake nationalism.

Director: KV Anudeep

Cast: Sivakarthikeyan, Sathyaraj and Maria Riaboshapka

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'Prince' review: A reasonably effective mindless comedy

Remember Mirchi Shiva’s intro scene in Thamizh Padam 2 where he goes on a monologue about many things random? Did it make you laugh? Or did it make you roll your eyes? If it worked for you, you are in for a ride with Prince, which is a marathon of such humour. Is it unfair to judge a film based on the efficiency of one element? Perhaps not, considering this is the main takeaway of this film.

The humour won’t come across as a shocker to those who have watched Anudeep’s debut Jathi Ratnalu. Be it the naivete in romance, the overenthusiastic body language, or even the floral print shirts, it is hard not to notice similarities between Sivakarthikeyan’s Anbu and Naveen Polisehetty’s Jogipet Srikanth. The plot of Prince is generic and predictable.

A Tamil boy from a family of British haters falls in love with a... Britisher! And naturally, a series of crazy events prevent them from getting together. Another film with a story like this--and an uninspiring screenplay--might have sunk without trace, but he tremendous focus on nonsensical humour keeps Prince afloat. The non-stop jokes, however, don’t always land as intended.

A number of attempts do fall flat but not so much that the good parts get affected. When Sathyaraj’s wife anxiously asks him, “Ungalukku enna dhaan venum?”, he replies, “Nee inga irundhu ponum!” Whenever the film shifts to this rhyme zone, the jokes fail. But a few minutes into the film, I became kinder, as the outlandish portions are brilliant.

A case in point is the whole sequence involving a bottle gourd. For ‘mokkai’ comedy to work, listeners must get used to context and the identity of the person cracking the jokes. This is why inside jokes among friends work, and why it feels absurd for outsiders. It also helps when celebrated stars (Sivakarthikeyan and Sathyaraj) who are known for their humour are cast.

I really doubt if Prince would have been as efficient if not for these two actors. But sadly, the same can’t be said about the rest. Even though Maria gets the lip-sync game almost right, her performance feels right out of a highschool drama. Premgi Amaren, in a non- Venkat Prabhu film, once again doesn’t work. As long as the gags keep coming, we remain distracted from the criminally underwritten screenplay and lacklustre staging. But the flaws become extremely glaring when the film focusses, for instance, on the romance.

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The story is stagnant, and interesting angles— like Jessica (Maria) asking Anbu why he falls for her—are not explored well. Anudeep cleverly saves the best humour for the last act. The extended farewell speech of Anbu revives the film from a painful second act. Without giving away much, this last speech of Prince is absurdity in its most tasteful form.

The title Prince doesn’t bear much relevance to the actual film, except as a tribute to its star actor. Had Anudeep stuck to just mindless fun, without getting distracted by angles like the bland romance, this Prince might have won everyone’s heart.

Movie: Prince

Director: Anudeep KV

Cast: Sivakarthikeyan, Maria Riaboshapka, Sathyaraj

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Prince movie review: A partly effective spoof or a juvenile joke?

Prince is a mixed bag. For those who enjoy the grand comic set-up with momentary payoff, for those who have the patience to relate with such elaborate set up, it is an enjoyable entertainer.

Language: Tamil

Cast: Sivakarthikeyan, Maria Ryaboshapka, Sathyaraj

Director: Anudeep KV

Star rating: 2/5

After Sivakarthikeyan’s performance in Doctor , fans are left with high expectations. So when Prince was touted by the filmmakers to be a no-holds-barred comedy, many expected magic. This genre, in a way, is Sivakarthikeyan’s playing field. Yet, something went horribly wrong with Prince because the laughs were just not enough. From the very beginning, I had this sinking feeling with the dialogues as it did not land in many occasions. The film itself is a romantic comedy about a young Tamil man falling in love with a British girl settled in India. His father is a communist who pushes his children to marry out of caste, but he is also a nationalist who has a special place in his heart just to hate on the newer generations of Britishers for the sins of their ancestors.

So, Prince attempts to dig deeper by drawing in the ill feelings that certain sections of Indians have towards a country and the country persons that enslaved them. Can something as sensitive and serious as reparation for enslavement and racism really be used as fodder for something that is shallow from the very outset? It is only much later that the film sets itself up as a spoof. Especially the confrontation between Anbu and his father about his love for an English girl hints at the direction that the film wants to take. When Jessica says, “We gave you the railways, education…” and ends it by saying, “We even gave you freedom,” it strikes a nerve. This is the stand that white supremacists and people with saviour complex have repeatedly said when asked about reparation for the actions of their ancestors. A similar belief is also held by a huge section of upper caste community in India. They believe that they liberated the Dalit and Adivasi community from being ‘uncouth’, ‘uncivilized’, and ‘uncultured’. So they try to erase the oppression. However, the potential of this scene is visible only fleetingly. The comic expression on Sathyaraj ’s face is the only evidence of this potential.

This flaw in the screenplay sabotages the film to a great extent. So, the jokes that were promised in the film is juvenile and the payoff for any comedic set-up is too late too little. Take, for instance, the moment when the white girlfriend wants to buy bottle gourd! The fact that Anbu, the hero of this tale doesn’t know that Sorakkai is bottle gourd is the beginning of a joke that is too long, with a short payoff. We understand that the male ego doesn’t let this young man accept that he doesn’t know something that his crush does. He continues to pretend as if he knows what she is talking about. What really is hilarious is that Anbu finds a vegetable seller who wants to continue a facade with his own wife as well. He apparently impressed her with his English while courting her. The amount of world-building that goes into this sketch, even if half of it had been put into building Jessica as a person, or Anbu’s family, the film would have been better of for it.

Instead, it goes round and round in stressing how Anbu has betrayed his village by failing in love with an English girl. It is hilarious how Anbu’s father (Sathyaraj) was accepting of their relationship when he had believed that she was French. A quick note on Indian history and the European forces that occupied the nation at different times, La Compagnie française des Indes Orientales (French East India Company) set up an outpost in Pondicherry — now Puducherry. It is at this point that I began to see the film as a spoof. One that is a commentary on everything that the society today is most obsessed with. From K-drama, and reparation to hypernationalism, the film broaches it all, but ineffectively because of the earlier stated flaw in screenplay.

The huge holes in the screenplay is fixed momentarily with juvenile jokes. Prince would have done much better had it stuck by its conviction to make the dark jokes about society stick. Instead, the flimsy nature of commentary within the film makes the attempt nothing but laughable. Anbu and Jessica’s love story is not something to root for because all we see of their relationship is song and dance moments. It is so shallow that his own friends end up believing that he is dating her to settle down abroad. Another self-deprecating joke here, I am sure.

This is probably one of the few moments that I did truly enjoy because it feels as if the filmmaker made a self-aware comment regarding how much of Anbu’s intention we were allowed to see. These are thoughts, that one would really begin to form at the end of the film, because at the beginning, all of it seems disconnected and distorted. From a simple tale of a social science teacher falling in love with an English teacher, the film tries to build many layers. However, not one of them is portrayed with clarity. Even the dad jokes in the film come off as juvenile, but not juvenile enough to be enjoyed. It occupies this weird space in the joke world where the lines just travel above your head and flats flat on its face.

So Prince is a mixed bag. For those who enjoy the grand comic set-up with momentary payoff, for those who have the patience to relate with such elaborate set up, it is an enjoyable entertainer. Otherwise, it is a missed opportunity.

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Prince Movie Review: A reasonably effective mindless comedy

Rating: ( 2.5 / 5).

Remember Mirchi Shiva's intro scene in Thamizh Padam 2 where he goes on a monologue about many things random? Did it make you laugh? Or did it make you roll your eyes? If it worked for you, you are in for a ride with Prince , which is a marathon of such humour. Is it unfair to judge a film based on the efficiency of one element? Perhaps not, considering this is the main takeaway of this film.

Director: Anudeep KV Cast: Sivakarthikeyan, Maria Riaboshapka, Sathyaraj

The humour won't come across as a shocker to those who have watched Anudeep's sophomore feature, Jathi Ratnalu . Be it the naivete in romance, the over-enthusiastic body language, or even the floral print shirts, it is hard not to notice similarities between Sivakarthikeyan's Anbu and Naveen Polisehetty's Jogipet Srikanth.

The plot of Prince is generic and predictable. A Tamil boy from a family of British haters falls in love with a... Britisher! And naturally, a series of crazy events prevent them from getting together. Another film with a story like this--and an uninspiring screenplay--might have sunk without trace, but he tremendous focus on nonsensical humour keeps Prince afloat.

The non-stop jokes, however, don't always land as intended. A number of attempts do fall flat but not so much that the good parts get affected. When Sathyaraj's wife anxiously asks him, "Ungalukku enna dhaan venum?" , he replies, "Nee inga irundhu ponum!" Whenever the film shifts to this rhyme zone, the jokes fail. But a few minutes into the film, I became kinder, as the outlandish portions are brilliant. A case in point is the whole sequence involving a bottle gourd.

For 'mokkai' comedy to work, listeners must get used to context and the identity of the person cracking the jokes. This is why inside jokes among friends work, and why it feels absurd for outsiders. It also helps when celebrated stars (Sivakarthikeyan and Sathyaraj) are cast humour. I really doubt if Prince would have been as efficient if not for these two actors. But sadly, the same can't be said about the rest. Even though Maria gets the lip-sync game almost right, her performance feels right out of a highschool drama. Premgi Amaren, in a non-Venkat Prabhu film, once again doesn't work.

As long as the gags keep coming, we remain distracted from the criminally under-written screenplay and lacklustre staging. But the flaws become extremely glaring when the film focusses, for instance, on the romance. The story is stagnant, and interesting angles--like Jessica (Maria) asking Anbu why he falls for her--are not explored well.

Anudeep cleverly saves the best humour for the last act. The extended farewell speech of Anbu revives the film from a painful second act. Without giving away much, this last speech of Prince is absurdity in its most tasteful form.

The title Prince doesn't bear much relevance to the actual film, except as a tribute to its star actor. Had Anudeep stuck to just mindless fun, without getting distracted by angles like the bland romance, this Prince might have won everyone's heart.

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The Best Prince Movies

List of the best Prince movies, ranked best to worst with movie trailers when available. Prince's highest grossing movies have received a lot of accolades over the years, earning millions upon millions around the world. The order of these top Prince movies is decided by how many votes they receive, so only highly rated Prince movies will be at the top of the list. Prince has been in a lot of films, so people often debate each other over what the greatest Prince movie of all time is. If you and a friend are arguing about this, then use this list of the most entertaining Prince films to end the squabble once and for all.

If you think the best Prince role isn't at the top, then upvote it so it has the chance to become number one. The greatest Prince performances didn't necessarily come from the best movies , but in most cases they go hand in hand.

If Prince movies are your thing, then check out the greatest movies by Slash and Annie Lennox too.

Purple Rain

Emerging as a cinematic phenomenon that perfectly captured the 1980s zeitgeist, this iconic film showcased Prince's unparalleled ability to blend music, fashion, and drama into an unforgettable experience. With its groundbreaking soundtrack that included hits like "When Doves Cry" and "Let's Go Crazy", the movie garnered both commercial success and critical acclaim, ultimately earning Prince an Academy Award for Best Original Song Score. His electrifying performance, channeling vulnerability and raw talent in equal measure, solidified his reputation as a singular artist whose influence would endure for generations to come.

• # 93 of 204 on Musical Movies With The Best Songs
• # 194 of 399 on The Best Movies Of The 1980s, Ranked
• # 33 of 92 on The Best Movies Of 1984, Ranked

Under the Cherry Moon

Exemplifying Prince's unique ability to take creative risks, this stylish and visually arresting film saw the musician's debut as a director while delivering a standout performance as a charming gigolo named Christopher Tracy. Shot in black and white on the dazzling French Riviera, the movie's stunning cinematography and eclectic, jazz-infused soundtrack added to its allure, despite receiving mixed reviews from critics. Nevertheless, Prince's dedicated fans and lovers of unconventional cinema continue to praise his bold artistic vision and memorable acting chops displayed throughout the film.

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• # 38 of 58 on The Best Black Movies Of The 1980s
• # 17 of 32 on The Best Movies That Won Razzies

Graffiti Bridge

As a spiritual sequel to Purple Rain, this ambitious project showcased Prince's growth as a filmmaker, with its stronger focus on narrative and character development. Set against the backdrop of a war between two musical gangs, the movie featured an impressive ensemble cast, including Morris Day and The Time, propelling the story with their dynamic performances and infectious energy. The powerful soundtrack, featuring tracks like "Thieves in the Temple" and "New Power Generation," demonstrated once again why Prince reigned supreme when it came to merging compelling storytelling with unforgettable music.

Sign 'O' the Times

Distinguished as one of the most significant concert films of the late 20th century, this cinematic gem allowed audiences worldwide to witness the magnetic stage presence and unparalleled musicianship that defined Prince as a live performer. Masterfully edited and visually captivating, the movie offered an intimate glimpse into the innovative mind of an artist at the peak of his creative powers, juxtaposing raw concert footage with surreal and evocative vignettes. Critics lauded it as a groundbreaking achievement in music cinematography, forever immortalizing the dazzling performances that captivated fans and left an indelible mark on popular culture.

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EXCLUSIVE : Director Cameron Van Hoy has entered production on The Prince , a new feature drama penned by Pulitzer Prize winner and Oscar nominee David Mamet . Scott Haze ( Old Henry ) leads a starry ensemble that also includes Nicolas Cage ( Pig ), J.K. Simmons ( Whiplash ), Giancarlo Esposito ( Parish ) and Andy Garcia ( Ocean’s Eleven ). The Prince chronicles an addict’s tumultuous odyssey through the high-stakes world of power, pleasure, and pain on a transformative journey toward recovery.

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While unconfirmed, we’re told by multiple sources close to the project that the lead character Parker, played by Haze, is inspired at least in part by Hunter Biden , son of U.S. President Joe Biden, whose abuse of drugs and alcohol is well documented — including in his 2021 memoir Beautiful Things — and who was found guilty Tuesday in Delaware of three felony counts related to the purchase of a gun in 2018. Mamet alluded to his work on such a project a few months ago, in an interview with podcaster Andrew Klavan. “These guys who did Sound of Freedom , they came to me and they said, ‘You want to write a movie for us?’ I said, ‘Yeah sure, what do you got?'” he shared. “They said they wanted to do a movie about Hunter Biden.”

A source close to the filmmakers denied that the project draws inspiration from Biden, stating, “This project has been in the works for a while and, as it currently stands and is led by van Hoy, is a fictional account of fictional events and characters.”

“It’s amazing to work with David Mamet on this wildly original screenplay,” said Van Hoy in a statement to Deadline. “Collaborating with him, Academy Award winners Nicolas Cage and J.K. Simmons, along with Giancarlo Esposito, Andy Garcia, and my dear friend and collaborator Scott Haze, is a dream.”

Best known for roles in the films Child of God and Old Henry , Haze has also appeared in titles like Minari , Thank You for Your Service , and Jurassic World Dominion . Up next, he’ll be seen in Kevin Costner’s multi-part Civil War epic Horizon: An American Saga , which is rolling out its first two installments this summer.

Recently at Cannes with Lorcan Finnegan’s Australia-set thriller The Surfer , Cage will next menace vieerrs in Osgood Perkins’ buzzy horror thriller Longlegs , out via Neon on July 12.

Currently leading AMC’s acclaimed crime drama Parish , and recently announced as joining Marvel’s Captain America: Brave New World , Esposito will next be seen starring in Francis Ford Coppola’s much discussed Megalopolis , as well as Ti West’s horror trilogy closer MaXXXine for A24.

Appearing of late in titles like Father of the Bride , The Expendables 4 and Pain Hustlers , Garcia’s upcoming slate includes the 20th heist thriller Eenie Meanie and Taylor Sheridan’s Paramount+ series Landman , among many other projects.

Prior to The Prince , Van Hoy wrote, directed and produced Flinch , a crime thriller starring Daniel Zovatto, Tilda Cobham-Hervey and Cathy Moriarty.

One of America’s most esteemed playwrights and screenwriters, known for such iconic titles as Glengarry Glen Ross , Wag the Dog and American Buffalo , Mamet most recently scripted The Penitent , an indie drama from director Luca Barbareschi. Last year, he put out the play Henry Johnson and memoir titled Everywhere an Oink Oink: An Embittered, Dyspeptic, and Accurate Report of Forty Years in Hollywood .

Haze and Esposito are represented by CAA, Sugar23, and Jackoway Austen Tyerman. Cage is repped by WME, Stride Management, and Patrick Knapp at GGSS&C; Simmons by Gersh; Garcia by CAA and Linden Entertainment; and Van Hoy by Luber Roklin Entertainment.

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Skanda Review

Skanda-The Attacker Movie: What's Behind

The collaboration between Boyapati Srinu and Ram raised expectations significantly, especially since Boyapati had previously delivered a resounding blockbuster with Balakrishna's Akhanda, while Ram, following the mass hysteria generated by iSmart Shankar, had faced challenges in recreating that same magic. Their much-anticipated project, titled Skanda, is set to hit theaters nationwide on September 28, 2023.

Skanda has garnered immense attention from movie enthusiasts, thanks to a combination of factors. Ram's remarkable transformation, Sree Leela's captivating on-screen presence, and the commercially charged teaser and trailer have all contributed to building excitement around the film.

Adding to the buzz, Disney+ Hotstar has acquired the OTT rights to Skanda for a substantial sum, ensuring that viewers can enjoy it on the streaming platform once its theatrical run concludes.

As we venture into the world of Skanda, we eagerly await the experiences and reactions of movie lovers, eager to see how this highly anticipated collaboration between Boyapati Srinu and Ram unfolds on the big screen.

Skanda (2023) Movie: Story Review

Skanda unfolds a gripping narrative that delves into the intricate dynamics between two families in a village, whose lives take a dramatic turn when influential politicians become entangled in their affairs. AP CM Rayudu (Ajay Purkar), and Telangana CM Ranjith Reddy (Sharath Lohithaswa), are not only thick friends but also powerful figures in the political landscape. However, their friendship sours as a result of a grave incident involving their children.

The story takes an unexpected and riveting twist when their daughters are tragically kidnapped by Bhaskar,( Ram Pothineni), hailing from Rudrajaupuram. The central mystery revolves around Bhaskar's motivations for this daring act and the hidden connections that tie him to various key individuals.

Unraveling the intricate web of relationships and motives, the plot introduces us to Bhaskar's parents, Manikanta Raju (Daggubati Raja) and Lakshmi ( Gauthami). Additionally, it delves into the world of Crown Technologies CEO Ramakrishna Raju ( Srikanth), his daughter Parineeta (Saiee Manjrekar), and his wife Bharathi ( Indraja). The story further explores the involvement of AP CM's nephew Chinnappa (Prabhakar), Telangana CM's brother Sanjay (Prince), and various other characters who play crucial roles in the unfolding drama.

As the narrative progresses, audiences are drawn deeper into the labyrinthine plot, unraveling the mysteries, motivations, and connections that drive the story of Skanda. With its intriguing premise and a talented ensemble cast, the film promises to be a captivating exploration of power, intrigue, and personal vendettas in the political landscape.

Skanda-The Attacker: Artists Review

Ram's commitment to shedding his loverboy image was evident long before Skanda came along. Following the success of iSmart Shankar,he yearned for another powerful mass entertainer, and the opportunity presented itself with Skanda, directed by Boyapati. Ram's dedication to his role was exemplary as he left no stone unturned in his transformation. From gaining weight to completely altering his appearance with a thick beard and adopting a Telangana accent for his dialogues, he went above and beyond to do justice to his character.

Moreover, he embarked on intense training to master high-octane stunts, wielding unique weapons specially designed by Boyapati, further cementing his commitment to the role.

In Skanda, Ram showcased his versatility by delivering compelling expressions and emotions, and his body language was particularly noteworthy. Whether portraying heartfelt scenes with his family members or sharing romantic moments with the charming Sree Leela, he demonstrated a remarkable range as an actor.

Speaking of Sree Leela, despite Boyapati's deliberate attempt to downplay her beauty, she exuded a captivating charm on screen. The chemistry between Ram and Sree Leela was palpable and added to the film's appeal, especially in their high-energy dance sequences that left viewers enthralled.

Saiee Manjrekar, daughter of Mahesh Manjrekar, displayed her talent despite having a limited role. Her performance was satisfactory, although she could have been given more screen time. Srikanth portrayed the role of a troublesome CEO of a software company decently, adding depth to the narrative.

Ajay Purkar and Sharath Lohithaswa delivered commendable performances as the Chief Ministers of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, respectively. Prince Cecil, in his limited role as the brother of the Telangana CM, and Prabhakar also made their presence felt.

Prithviraj, in the role of an advisor to the CMs, played his part effectively, contributing to the film's overall intrigue. Daggubati Raja left a lasting impression with his powerful dialogues as Ram's father, while Gauthami and Indraja portrayed their respective roles as Ram's mother and Srikanth's wife with skill and conviction. Bollywood Bombshell, Urvashi Rautela sparkled in a special song Cult Mama to give sleepless nights to movie lovers.

Skanda was a testament to the talent and dedication of its ensemble cast, with each member contributing to the film's narrative in their own unique way.

Skanda Movie: Technicians Review

Skanda,a story crafted by Boyapati Srinu, is emblematic of his signature style, which moviegoers have come to expect. Boyapati has a knack for taking his heroes through a rollercoaster of challenges, and in his narratives, the hero always emerges unscathed. His storytelling often leans towards mass elevations, sometimes bordering on the extravagant. While this approach may suit stars like Balakrishna, it can appear somewhat unrealistic for other actors. It appears that Boyapati took note of this after the reception of Ram Charan's "Vinaya Vidheya Rama" and made slight adjustments for Ram in Skanda.

Nonetheless, Boyapati skillfully leveraged his talents to elevate Ram's mass heroism to the maximum in Skanda. The story, while bearing resemblance to his previous works and other commercial entertainers, commences with an intense narrative, involving both the Chief Ministers of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana and the escalating rivalry between them. Ram's introduction is marked by a massy entry, followed by a couple of romantic scenes before a surprising twist unfolds just before the interval. Boyapati's trademark intense interval block leaves the audience in awe, prompting them to wonder if such high-octane moments are necessary at this point in the film.

However, Boyapati remains Boyapati, unapologetic in his cinematic approach. When he wields the directorial microphone, concepts like physics, chemistry, and other scientific principles take a backseat. The story delves into a flashback mode, where Boyapati skillfully manipulates typical family emotions, albeit at a slightly slower pace. But once the flashback arc concludes, the pre-climax and climax are marked by intense confrontations, with daggers drawn and bloodshed aplenty.

Boyapati employs a conventional story with dialogue that may come across as repetitive but resonates with mass audiences. His dialogues often carry a political undertone, allowing viewers to draw parallels with real-life politicians and industrialists. He adheres to a familiar template in his screenplay and direction, a style that has previously yielded blockbuster results.

Thaman, known for his terrific background music and foot-tapping tunes, falls short of expectations in Skanda. While his BGM for Akhanda received rave reviews, this time, it disappoints. None of the songs leave a lasting impression, although Nee Chuttu and Gandara Bhai are notable for their choreography. In Nee Chuttu, Ram's dance moves are unique, while Gandara Bhai features an electrifying performance by both Ram and Sree Leela. However, Thaman's background music in the film is average at best and occasionally too loud, failing to effectively enhance the scenes.

The editing by Thammiraju is acceptable, though some scenes could have been trimmed to maintain the film's pacing. The production values by Srinivasaa Silver Screen are grand, adding to the film's overall visual appeal.

In conclusion, Skanda follows the tried-and-tested Boyapati Srinu formula, with its familiar storytelling and signature style. While it may not break new ground, it aims to cater to the tastes of mass audiences, providing them with the intense action and dramatic confrontations they have come to expect from a Boyapati-directed film.

Skanda: Advantages

• Ram's makeover
• Sree Leela's dances
• Action Sequences
• Few Dialogues

Skanda: Disadvantages

• Monotonous Mass Elevations
• Predictable Plot

Skanda Movie: Rating Analysis

In its entirety, Skanda - The Attacker delivers a solid dose of mass entertainment for movie enthusiasts. Boyapati adheres to his tried-and-true formula, and with the vibrant energy of Ram, Sree Leela's captivating dance sequences, and a handful of impactful dialogues addressing the political landscape of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, he successfully grabs the attention of the audience.

Skanda is packed with all the essential commercial elements, and Boyapati's competent screenplay and direction ensure that it caters to the preferences of mass audiences. He even surprises the viewers with a promising lead into a potential sequel during the climactic moments.

This film is undoubtedly designed to provide an engaging cinematic experience for fans of mass entertainment. Considering all these factors, Cinejosh assigns a rating of 2.5 to Skanda .

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