GOAT movie review: Thalapathy Vijay's star power, de-aging magic and explosive climax steal the show

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Thalapathy Vijay's highly anticipated film "GOAT" or «Greatest of All Time» hit the theatres today, drawing a mix of reactions from fans and critics alike. The film's opening moments captured attention with an engaging start, packed with a variety of characters and surprising scenes. Many found the first half to be interesting, with enough twists to keep the audience entertained, according to the reviews shared on social media.
However, as the movie progressed into the second half, it began to lose momentum, said some reviews. Viewers expressed that the pacing slowed down significantly, making the latter portion feel drawn-out and predictable. The storyline, while initially intriguing, became more formulaic as it advanced, causing the film to fall short of the excitement built in the opening act, said another viewer on social media.

Despite the lag in the middle, the final moments of «GOAT» or «Greatest of All Time» managed to redeem the film to some extent. The last 20 minutes, in particular, brought back the energy and drama, leaving audiences with a satisfying conclusion. While the movie followed a relatively predictable plot, its strong performances and climactic finish helped balance the experience, making the overall viewing more enjoyable.

GOAT storyline

The dark secrets of a forgotten past resurface to threaten the present of an elite anti-terrorist unit in this Vijay action thriller. Will they have the strength to face the dangers ahead? Many viewers were impressed by the de-aging look of Thalapathy