‘Good Bad Ugly’ movie review: Ajith Kumar and Adhik’s pop-culture goldmine delivers despite hollowness

 

🎬 Film Overview

• Title: Good Bad Ugly (GBU)

• Language: Tamil

• Director: Adhik Ravichandran

• Cast: Ajith Kumar, Trisha Krishnan, Arjun Das, Prasanna, Karthikeya Dev, Priya Prakash Varrier

• Runtime: 140 minutes

• Genre: Action drama, nostalgia-driven fan tribute

• Storyline: A retired gangster returns to the underworld to save his wrongly arrested son.

🌟 Plot Summary

AK (Ajith Kumar) is a retired gangster trying to live a peaceful life with his wife Ramya (Trisha) and son Vihaan. His quiet life is disrupted when Vihaan is wrongly imprisoned. AK, who once gave up violence for his son, is now forced to re-enter a world he swore off, setting the stage for a high-voltage comeback story.

🧑‍🎤 Adhik Ravichandran’s Signature Style

• Heavy use of bright colors, dutch-angle shots, quirky humour

• References galore from Ajith’s filmography and broader Tamil pop culture

• Calls it a "fanboy sambavam" — a cinematic celebration of his idol Ajith Kumar

• Begins with a message: “Welcome to the world of GBU” — setting expectations for an over-the-top narrative where logic takes a backseat

📽️ Nostalgia & Fan Service Overload

• Overflowing with Ajith movie references: Dheena, Billa, Mankatha, Villain, Vaalee, Red, Kireedam, and more

• Even Simran makes a cameo as Priya from Vaalee

• Trisha adds a callback to Lesa Lesa

• Prabhu, Prasanna, and others mouth lines from their earlier films

• Vijay reference included — a surprise nod across fan lines

• Loaded with memes, viral dialogues, and remix songs (e.g., Puli Puli, Panju Mittai, Sakalakala Vallavan)

🎭 Performances & Characters

• Ajith Kumar is in top form: suave, entertaining, and clearly enjoying himself

• Trisha plays the brainy government official wife — a good counterbalance

• Arjun Das, though styled after The Prestige, fails to create a compelling villain

• Secondary characters exist mostly to praise AK, with minimal independent arcs

🎶 Music & Technical Work

• GV Prakash’s songs are average, but background score elevates scenes

• Cinematography (Abinandhan Ramanujam): Lush visuals of Spain and stylized sets

• Editing (Vijay Velukutty): Holds together the film’s jarring tonal shifts

• Costume Design (Anu Vardhan): Ajith looks sharp throughout

🤯 Meta Moments & Easter Eggs

• Breaks the fourth wall: AK has a conversation with the director

• Vehicle number plates contain Adhik’s jumbled name

• Usha Uthup plays a quirky judge in a bold casting choice

• Several international film references, though risk IP trouble

⚖️ Critique

✔️ What Works:

• Unapologetic fan service

• Ajith’s charismatic screen presence

• A vibrant, meme-ready cinematic world

❌ What Doesn’t:

• Weak plot and minimal emotional depth

• Lack of strong antagonist or conflict

• Over-reliance on nostalgia and references

• Not suited for viewers unfamiliar with Ajith's film legacy

🗣️ Verdict

Good Bad Ugly is not a film — it’s an Ajith festival, crafted by a fan, for fans.
If you're in for nostalgia, quirky fanboy energy, and a mass hero showreel, you’ll have a blast.
But if you’re seeking a tight plot, logic, or emotional depth, this one’s not your cup of tea.

🎟️ Now Playing

Good Bad Ugly is currently running in theatres, drawing cheers from Ajith fans for its first-day-first-show celebrations.

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