Saw the latest Mani Ratnam film in Tamil 'Ayudha Ezhuthu'. Loosely structured like 'Amores Perres' - the Mexican film but quite different in terms of the plot. Worked in most places but the end, while logical did not have a twist or prove satisfying enough.

A lot of people at the theater just did not 'get it'. They were confused by the structure of the film and wondered why the same scene was recurring again and again. looks like Indian audiences are going be stuck with linear structure and simple storytelling for some time to come.

We have still not progressed beyond the exaggerated expression and dialogue that has to express every thought. There is no room for subtle touches or unstated irony. A few film makers are rising above this and making films that are a pleasure to watch but the majority are loud and hard to sit through.

All said and done, movie makers are closer to audiences that advertising people are. They also have a lot more time than the ads. 3 hours vs. 30 seconds