Rating:
4.0/5
Star
Cast:
Vijay
Sethupathi,
Trisha
Krishnan,
Devadarshini,
Bagavathi
Perumal,
Murugadoss
Director:
Prem
Kumar
96
is
one
such
film
that
promised
to
be
a
soothing
experience,
right
from
its
posters
to
the
superhit
songs.
The
film,
starring
Vijay
Sethupathi
and
Trisha
Krishnan,
has
already
evoked
big
interest
with
the
songs
and
trailer.
Now,
the
movie
is
out
in
the
theatres
and
has
it
lived
up
to
all
the
hype?
Let's
find
out
from
what
the
96
movie
review
has
to
say.
The
story
of
96
takes
us
through
the
journey
of
Raam,
a
travel
photographer
who
decides
to
visit
his
native
place.
He
visits
the
school
in
which
he'd
studied
in,
which
has
loads
of
memories
associated
with
it.
After
a
few
incidents,
some
of
the
school
members
plan
for
a
reunion
and
Janaki,
the
first
love
of
Raam,
also
joins
the
event
and
they
meet
after
a
gap
of
almost
22
years.
What
happens
rest
has
been
narrated
in
96.
96's
tale
might
not
be
unique
but
its
soulful
presentation
indeed
is.
Director
C
Prem
Kumar
takes
the
audiences
through
a
romantic
journey
back
and
forth
to
the
past
and
present,
which
will
definitely
evoke
nostalgia
in
you.
It
has
to
be
admitted
that
96
is
one
among
those
rare
movies,
which
has
showcased
childhood
romance
with
utmost
sincerity
and
respect.
Importantly,
the
past
and
the
present
sequences
have
been
inter-cut
in
an
apt
manner,
which
gives
the
romantic
tale
the
required
dimension
and
continuation.
The
sequences
of
96
have
been
well
layered
and
the
film,
despite
moving
at
a
leisurely
pace,
captivates
the
attention
and
interest
of
the
audiences.
The
sequences
speak
a
lot
for
itself
and
moreover,
these
sequences
are
devoid
of
the
usual
cliched
elements.
There
are
times
when
the
film-maker
has
used
just
the
help
of
the
dialogues
to
convey
and
reveal
some
of
the
important
events.
96
is
also
one
such
rare
movie
that
has
given
equal
scope
to
both
of
its
protagonists.
Vijay
Sethupathi
and
Trisha
have
come
up
with
performances
that
add
life
to
the
characters.
Major
portions
of
the
film
revolve
around
them
and
their
performances
are
simply
top
notch.
One
can't
think
anyone
else
in
their
shoes,
as
such
is
the
authenticity
in
their
portrayal
of
the
character.
96
also
features
other
actors
like
Devadarshini,
Janagaraj,
Aadukalam
Murugadoss
etc.,
in
important
roles
and
most
of
them
have
come
up
with
decent
performances.
Special
mention
to
the
actors
who
have
done
the
childhood
versions
of
Raam
and
Jaanu.
The
music
of
96
by
Govind
Vasanth
is
soulful
and
it
suits
so
well
to
the
narrative
pattern
of
the
movie.
Cinematography
too
is
top
notch.
Editing
by
R
Govindaraj
is
neat
and
exquisite.
Here
is
one
such
movie
that
will
linger
on
in
your
minds
even
after
coming
out
of
the
theatres.
96
is
indeed
a
refreshing
experience
and
the
movie
underlines
the
fact
that
a
romantic
tale
could
be
soulfully
narrated
without
clichés.