Leo

"Bloody Sweet!"

2023 2h 43m TA

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6.8

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★6.8TMDB · 153

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Synopsis

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Parthiban, a cafe owner, lives with his family in Himachal Pradesh. Things take an absurd turn for him when he gets in the way of a drug cartel.

“Bloody Sweet!”

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Cast

Vijay
Parthiban / Leo Das
Sanjay Dutt
Antony Das
Arjun Sarja
Harold Das
Trisha Krishnan
Sathya
Madonna Sebastian
Elisa Das
Gautham Vasudev Menon
Joshy Andrews
Baby Iyal
Mathi 'Chintu'
Mathew Thomas
Siddharth 'Siddhu'

Credits

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Director: Lokesh Kanagaraj
Writers: Lokesh Kanagaraj, Rathna Kumar, Deeraj Vaidy
Languages: Tamil
Countries: India

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RUNTIME

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Clocks in at 163 minutes — on the longer side of feature-length cinema.

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ERA

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Released 3 years ago.

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3 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, shot by Manoj Paramahamsa. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Anirudh Ravichander. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor Philomin Raj shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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6 / 8

CAST

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Vijay and Sanjay Dutt and Arjun Sarja carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "Bloody Sweet!".

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IMDB entry: tt15654328 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Lokesh Kanagaraj directs. Manoj Paramahamsa behind the camera. Anirudh Ravichander scores. Philomin Raj cuts. A long sit — settle in. Profitable at the box office. Produced in India. Dialogue in Tamil.

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1Clocks in at 163 minutes — on the longer side of feature-length cinema.
2Released 3 years ago.
3Directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, shot by Manoj Paramahamsa. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Anirudh Ravichander. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Philomin Raj shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Vijay and Sanjay Dutt and Arjun Sarja carry the top of the cast.
7Marketing tagline: "Bloody Sweet!".
8IMDB entry: tt15654328 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

The technical file

Cinematography: Manoj Paramahamsa
Original score: Anirudh Ravichander
Editing: Philomin Raj
Sound: Sachin Sudhakaran
Stunt coordinator: Anbumani
Runtime: 163 min · 2h 43m
Aspect ratio (typical): 1.37:1 (Academy)
Status: Released
Budget: $42,219,285
Box office: $71,772,785
Return: 170% of budget
Original language: TA
Certification (US): NR
IMDB: Leo (2023)

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MUSHIDO_SKARSGARD2024-03-01
★ 4/10
Title: Leo (2023) - A Struggle to Capture the Essence of "A History of Violence" Rating: ★★☆☆☆ "Leo," directed by the acclaimed Lokesh Kanagaraj and starring the iconic Vijay, attempts to traverse the thematic terrain of "A History of Violence" but falls short of grasping its captivating allure. Despite the solid musical accompaniment by Anirudh Ravichander, the film's narrative coherence falters, leaving the viewer grappling with an incoherent storyline. Inspired by the narrative themes of "A History of Violence," "Leo" endeavors to delve into the complexities of identity, violence, and redemption. However, it stumbles in its execution, failing to weave these elements into a cohesive plot. The film's narrative lacks clarity and depth, leaving audiences bewildered and disconnected from the central storyline. Although "Leo" showcases some commendable action scenes, they serve as fleeting moments of excitement amidst a sea of narrative confusion. While these sequences may provide temporary thrills, they ultimately fail to salvage the film's overarching shortcomings. In terms of character development, "Leo" struggles to engage the audience on a meaningful level. Despite being portrayed with sincerity by Vijay, the protagonist lacks the depth and complexity necessary to anchor the story. As a result, viewers find it difficult to invest emotionally in Leo's journey, diminishing the impact of the film's thematic exploration. Visually, "Leo" offers glimpses of potential with its cinematography and aesthetic choices. However, these aesthetic elements are overshadowed by the film's narrative inconsistencies, preventing them from fully immersing the audience in the world of the story. In conclusion, "Leo," directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj and featuring Vijay in the lead role, falls short of its ambition to capture the essence of "A History of Violence." Despite its solid musical accompaniment by Anirudh Ravichander and moments of impressive action, the film ultimately fails to deliver a compelling cinematic experience, leaving viewers longing for the depth and resonance of its source material.

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