This is that time of a year again. Everybody is in a hurry to bring out different, inventive, and quirky “lists.” And it seems like there is a virtual race as to who comes up with these lists first (P.S: we never participate in the race). So, with 2 more months to go before 2019 gets wrapped up, here we have one of them already from Film Companion, which has been prepared by India’s finest film critic Baradwaj Rangan.
Though, CM’s SATC reckons, a few great films are missing on the list, the ones on it are thoroughly deserving except 3 not-so-great movies — VTV, VIP, and NRD — that could have been replaced by movies like Onaayum Aattukkuttiyum.
In the making of an immensely important list of the entire decade, the self-imposed limit of one film per director — which explains certain obvious exclusions — is a heavy blow to the authenticity and credibility of the list. Also, while BR may prefer the term “memorable” to “best,” the title uses the term “Greatest,” leave alone “best.” It is only fortunate that some of the films on the list are in fact both great and memorable. Here’s that solid list: “25 Greatest Tamil Films Of The Decade“
It’s no surprise that the CM’s SATC threw its weight behind and celebrated almost all the films on that list when they were released.
Oh, yes, we hear you. Our version of the list — Best Movies Of The Decade (2010-2019) — will be out in 2020.
the Common Man's Standardized Awards for Tamil Cinema 