 KRISHNA
is Bollywood's second attempt at animation after
HANUMAN [third technically, if you take BHAGGMATI -
THE QUEEN OF FORTUNES, which was part live, part
animation]. What makes animation films tick are two
factors: The animation should be of high quality and
of course, the content.
While the content of KRISHNA is interesting, it's not
backed by high quality animation. The animation here
is average, not at par with HANUMAN. Also, while
several unknown facts of Hanuman were unraveled in
HANUMAN, that's not the case in KRISHNA. Some aspects
in the story should've been a revelation.
KRISHNA tells the story of Lord Krishna's birth, his
childhood in Vrindavan and his slaying of Kansa, the
evil ruler. The film features various adventures of
his childhood, including his clashes with demons, and
many more. This animated feature also brings to life
Lord Krishna's naughty aspects like stealing butter
and playing the flute and attracting the gopis.
Lord Krishna's story has inspired generations. In this
animation movie, a number of sequences are deftly
handled, especially in the second hour. The music is
also tuneful and the simple wordings are easy to
grasp. However, the background score could've been
more effective. The voiceovers are in sync.
On the whole, KRISHNA is an average animation film
that should've been released during the vacations, not
during the examination period. |
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