This is not my review. CNN IBN's movie editor, Subha Shetty Saha posted these as short messages in her site, which I have reproduced here.
Here is the original link http://ibnlive.in.com/cwg/movies_pages.php
Enroute to catching the 'God' at the press show of Robot at Fame Adlabs, Andheri. The fear of riots after the Ayodhya verdict, thunder and rain, it's almost like Rajinikanth is daring us to brave all odds to watch his movie, tonight.
Waiting. All set. Looks like we have to wait for a while to catch a glimpse of the star the country easily loves the most.
Even tough it is a late night show unlike other press shows which happen in the evenings, the general mood is upbeat and happy.
Almost like everyone is expecting to like the movie already.
Oh oh! Technical snag. 10 more minutes to go before the movies that is the most looked forward to begin. Frown
The director, Shankar, is Rajini's favourite, it looks like, His earlier release Shivaji was also directed by Shankar.
Aishwarya had done a film, Jeans, with Shankar, in the initial years of her stardom. That huge budget film had flopped badly.
The movie begins and the audience actually clapped and cheered when Rajini's name flashed. First time ever I have seen this at a press show!
Ooh! God on screen in the first scene. In a Robot land. He is a scientist.
Ok. There are two 'Gods' in the film. Scientist Rajini makes a robot resembling him.
Rajini at 61 looks no more than 30. Reminds me of the joke he had cracked at the music launch of the movie. His friend when told that Ash was doing a movie with Rajini had asked him, who is the hero opposite her? The friend is in for a shock when he watches the 'young' Rajini.
It's funny and people are laughing every minute. It is a good sign. Robot Rajini is endearing.
The huge budget of the movie shows in the breath-taking locales as Rajini romances Aishwarya.
Aishwarya is looking drop-dead gorgeous but pales in front of Rajini in the charm department. But then can you really blame her?
If anyone can be cooler than Rajini it is the Robot Rajini. He is such a darling. A girl in the movie says. He really is. He is exciting too.
Really really cool scenes with Robot Rajini. Won't reveal and spoil the surprise. You have to see it to believe it. He is called chitti by the way.
A fight scene by Chitti and some goons is so rocking that I can her whistles around me. It is an incredible experience.
Mind blowing action. Only Rajini can do this. Amazing! Amazing!
Unbelievable action sequence in a train scene. Totally edge-of-the-seat stuff.
What makes this film exciting is it is not mindless action, Every second is exciting. Too cool!
Can Robots have feelings? Looking like 'God' will make the impossible, possible again.
A delivery scene just before the interval was absolutely mind blowing.
This is not just a movie. It is an amazing experience. No, I am not exaggerating one bit.
Mulling over popcorn during interval. I wondered why people in Chennai would want to spend five grand for a ticket. But half way through the movie, I believe it is worth that an much more. This coming from a cynical seasoned movie goer like me!
There is an actual scene between mosquitoes and Chitti conversing. Hilarious and creative!
Naina mile... fun song. Mad, mad lyrics.
What ceases to amaze me is the thought behind the idea executed so well.
Double role made so believable. Exciting stuff.
One scene makes you gasp in disbelief and next scene makes your roar with laughter. Every moment is action packed.
If I thought the movie so was was exciting, the climax is making me forget to breathe!
Did you say God is everywhere? So is Rajini. A part of the climax has an army of Rajini lookalikes. Oops! Did I reveal too much?
A line from a song: "purushon ka main raja hoon." We won't dare disagree.
The climax is so simply fantastic that it is indescribable. I am speechless. Super duper cool stuff.
Am thrilled to bits. That's the kind of effect Robot has on you. It makes you come alive, just like Chitthi, the Robot does!
The climax of Robot gives you the kind of thrill that you don't experience too often in life. Miss it at your own risk guys. I am happy, wide eyed and thrilled to bits.
Looks like we have a winner
