Leo review: Unique narrative and perfect casting make this an absolute entertainer

Movies By Manigandan KR 19/10/2023 Read the article

Director Lokesh Kanagaraj, who has consistently delivered superhits until now, delivers a neat and fairly engaging entertainer in Leo.

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It takes time for you to warm up to the plot of Leo, which has explosive action to offer. But once you do, you are likely to find the proceedings quite interesting and entertaining.

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Leo‘s core plot is fresh and remarkably different from other films by Lokesh Kanagaraj. However, some elements and sequences bear similarities to the director’s previous films.

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Director Gautham Vasudev Menon shows what a class act he is in this film too, playing the role of forest ranger Joshy with absolute conviction.

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Trisha has no trouble portraying the character of Sathya. She slips into the role with absolute ease and owns it with her effortless performance.

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Actor Vijay isn’t convincing in the first few minutes as Parthiban, but he soon gets into the groove and delivers a neat performance. His hairstyle also grabs extra attention.

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Both Manoj Paramahamsa’s camera work and Anirudh Ravichander’s scintillating scores are bloody sweet and add immense value to the film.

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Leo might not be Lokesh Kanagaraj’s best film, but it certainly is an entertainer that is bound to leave common audiences satisfied and Vijay’s fans immensely pleased.

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