Puli Movie Review
SPOILERS ALERT It could be argued by some that a fantasy epic is by definition infantile and it should, therefore, be treated purely as a fun outing. But even if one were accept that line of thinking and allow the film some leeway, Puli, directed by Chimbu Deven, is unconscionably puerile. The paucity of depth and genuine originality robs it of any possibility of being regarded as a success. Puli has numerous quirky creatures, including a talking bird, a wise tortoise, a shiny green frog with an uncanny sense of direction and an entire clan of invisible midgets straight from the isle of Lilliput. At one point, the dwarves capture the hero and tie up him up a la Gulliver only to realise that he is harmless. No sooner is he set free than he breaks into song and dance with his erstwhile captors. The size of the midgets in relation to the protagonist fluctuates all through the number but nobody seems to care. This is a fantasy after all! Much of the action in the second ha...