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Review of The Nambi Effect, Madhavan’s directorial debut, which flies to great heights gradually
This biography, which is based on the life of Nambi Narayanan, one of India’s first rocket scientists, details his accomplishments, crazed passion for the nation’s space mission, unmatched dedication, and the accusation that ultimately led to the biggest personal and professional setback of his life.
Nambi Narayanan, a top scientist for the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) and recipient of the Padma Bhushan award, has had such an adventurous life that it begs the question of why it has taken so long for someone to produce a full-length feature film about him. R Madhavan’s directorial debut, which he also co-wrote and produced, was eventually successful after several failed attempts.
The movie takes place in flashback when Shah Rukh Khan, a superstar, listens to Nambi Narayanan (R Madhavan) tell his life story in 2014. The camera team for this lengthy interview is kicking themselves for being trapped in the studio late at night to capture a “long and boring” story of an elderly scientist. But as soon as Nambi starts speaking, everyone, even the host, is captivated by his tale.
Every part of Nambi’s journey is faithfully covered by Madhavan, including his achievements and difficulties in the workplace. The legendary Vikram Sarabhai (Rajit Kapoor), who is well aware of his prodigy, is none other than Nambi’s guru.
Nambi accepts a full scholarship from Princeton University despite the clear discrepancy between the course of study he is provided and what he wants to pursue. Nambi, however, is not one to follow rules; instead, he finds a way to not only understand what he wants but also excel at it. So much so that, despite being given the opportunity to work for NASA, he decides to work for ISRO and do whatever it takes to further India’s space goal.
While Nambi’s job is interesting and full of obstacles, it is also very technical, and Madhavan doesn’t hesitate to confuse the viewer with scientific astronomy words and jargon.
The first half is entirely devoted to displaying different aspects of Nambi’s slightly odd personality and astral explorations, with the background score acting as a cue for us to support our hero. Sometimes the details obscure the context, forcing us to concentrate on the big picture. Although the non-linear execution is thrilling and builds suspense, it also makes things more confusing.
R Madhavan convincingly recreates Nambi Narayanan’s real life in the film. Madhavan transforms into the character whose tale he is telling, down to the way he looks and how he speaks. Shah Rukh Khan plays the part of an interviewer with heart while maintaining his signature good looks and charisma.
He serves as a mirror of a nation’s conscience for a man who, despite all odds, committed his life to a cause. Simran as the thoughtful and respectable Meena Narayanan is a pleasant surprise. Simran’s portrayal helps to humanise Nambi’s dedication to his work and the struggles he faces. Sam Mohan stands out among the supporting players as Unni, whose character is far more developed than others.
The film’s second half is much more compelling and emotionally taxing, but the pacing is still plodding. It’s obvious that this movie is a specialised one. It offers an intriguing topic and an unknown tale of a man who was victimised for consistently standing up for his country.
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Tom Holland to star alongside Matt Damon in Christopher Nolan’s next, will juggle that with Spider-Man 4 in 2025
Tom Holland, last seen in Apple TV show The Crowded Room last year, has signed his next with Academy Award-winning filmmaker Christopher Nolan.
Tom Holland is going to have a very busy 2025. As per The Hollywood Reporter, the actor has signed Christopher Nolan’s next, which he will juggle the filming of with that of the long-awaited Spider-Man 4. (Also Read – Tom Holland shares why he left alcohol behind: ‘Struggling without booze…’)
Tom signs Nolan’s next
This will mark the first collaboration between Tom and Christopher. While details of his next directorial aren’t known yet, it’s most likely not to have a contemporary setting. It’ll be either set in the past like, his previous film Oppenheimer (2023), or in the future like Interstellar (2014). Matt Damon, who has worked with Christopher in both, has also come on board his next.
Christopher’s next will be co-produced by him and his wife Emma Thomas’ banner Syncopy Inc and Universal Pictures, as the two production houses will team up after the Academy Award-winning blockbuster Oppenheimer last year. Prior to Oppenheimer, Christopher collaborated mostly with Warner Bros before having a fallout post the debacle of Tenet (2020).
Warner Bros then went on to produce Greta Gerwig’s musical satire Barbie, which clashed with Oppenheimer at the box office and even outperformed it globally. Warner Bros offered Christopher a cheque for the fees he waived off for helming Tenet during the pandemic. While Christopher graciously accepted the belated remuneration, he still went on to pitch his next to Warner Bros.
Tom’s busy schedule
Tom didn’t have any release this year. His last outing was Todd Graff’s psychological thriller show The Crowded Room on Apple TV last year. He’ll juggle the filming of Christopher Nolan’s next and Spider-Man 4 in 2025. Tom has been playing the superhero ever since Russo Brothers’ 2016 blockbuster Captain America: Civil War. He’s slipped into the Peter Parker shoes post that for three standalone films and two Avengers movies. Spider-Man 4 will be helmed by Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings director Destin Daniel Cretton.
As Tom’s girlfriend and co-star Zendaya will be busy filming Spider-Man 4 in 2025, she’ll reprise her role of Chani in Denis Villeneuve’s sci-fi spectacle Dune 3 only in 2026. Meanwhile, Tom is also likely to make an appearance as Spider-Man in Russo Brothers’ Avengers: Doomsday, which will go on floors in the spring of 2025.
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