Retro (2025) MOVIE REACTION 2/3! | Suriya | Pooja Hegde | Karthik Subbaraj
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The video reaction centers on the Tamil film *Retro*, a 2025 action drama directed by Karthik Subbaraj and starring Suriya alongside Pooja Hegde. The commentators immediately dive into the movie's high-octane aesthetic, drawing frequent comparisons to iconic franchises like *Street Fighter*, *Game of Thrones*, and *Mad Max: Fury Road*. They note that the film opens with a distinct visual flair reminiscent of Rajinikanth's style before quickly shifting into a narrative filled with love, laughter, and war. The dialogue is peppered with humorous observations about the soundtrack, which sounds like it belongs to an epic fantasy or dystopian setting, and the actors' intense expressions that range from smirks to full-on battle cries.
As the reaction progresses, the hosts analyze specific scenes involving a character referred to as "Dharma," whose name they discuss in relation to its meaning and potential significance within the plot. The conversation highlights the film's vibrant color palette, particularly noting how yellow serves as a thematic element connecting the main characters through accessories and clothing choices. The commentary also touches on the movie's action sequences, with one observer jokingly comparing the protagonist to Neo from *The Matrix* and another describing the sword used in combat as a classic He-Man weapon. These moments are interspersed with laughter and playful banter about the intensity of the fight scenes and the sheer scale of the production values.
Towards the conclusion of the reaction, the discussion shifts to the film's grander themes and potential cultural references, including a shout-out to *Baahubali* regarding the depiction of temple jewels worth 120 crores and the emergence of a character as Lord Vishnu. The hosts express their enjoyment of the chaotic energy, comparing certain lines to Dennis Leary or classic cult movies, while acknowledging the film's blend of personal stakes with larger mythological undertones. Ultimately, the reaction ends on a high note of enthusiasm, with the group celebrating the successful debut of this new project and looking forward to future installments in the series, effectively wrapping up their three-part viewing experience.
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[music]
>> Budget.
It's like Street Fighter.
>> Right. [music]
>> Exactly.
>> I've never seen Street Fighter, but I
know the other.
>> Great transition.
>> That was almost a Rajinikanth [music]
look there a little bit.
>> Game of Thrones.
>> Duck Buga.
>> Right?
>> Yeah.
>> That sounds like 300 soundtrack.
>> Yeah, I can hear that.
>> Or Mad Max.
>> Yeah. Yeah, Fury Road.
>> SPIDER.
>> WEAKEST.
>> [laughter]
>> SMILE.
>> IT'S COMING. Here it is. It's coming.
That count?
>> That's a smirk.
>> First time he's ever done it.
>> War.
>> [laughter]
>> So we had love, laughter, war.
>> Move faster.
>> How dare you about labor rights?
Last night there was a delivery of a
baby boy.
No freaking chance.
>> [laughter]
>> Skill man SAVE CROCODILES.
>> [laughter]
>> THAT HAS GOT TO BE classic something
from the 70s.
Oh yeah, we know the song.
If I come to be wild, this was handy
that be on a bump care.
>> ABSOLUTELY.
>> [laughter]
[groaning]
>> YEAH.
>> HE'S A PET GOAT.
>> [music]
>> DUDE, THAT'S A great look.
I need it.
>> [laughter]
>> I
>> [laughter]
>> Dr. Chaplin
You tell me never to fight again.
>> [laughter]
[gasps]
>> So,
say hello. You can
tell me your boyfriend.
You already told her that once before.
>> [laughter]
[laughter]
>> Nice.
>> Oh.
>> [laughter]
>> Damn.
>> [cheering]
>> This seems like a personal uh
>> Yeah, we
>> [laughter]
>> We're going to have them have them have
a moment.
>> He's a fighter.
>> No.
>> So, yellow's been I I didn't even pick
up on that, but yellow's been her color.
Yeah, cuz the bracelet has a yellow
thing.
And she's wearing yellow when they're
together, everything's yellow.
>> [laughter]
[cheering]
>> Love, laughter, war, cult.
>> Dennis Leary.
>> [laughter]
>> All right, Neo from The Matrix.
Beautiful camera work.
>> Wow.
I think we're getting [music] a Pulp
Fiction moment right here.
>> THERE [laughter] IT IS.
>> AND ONCE AGAIN, IF YOU DON'T GET IT,
IT'S GOING TO SEEM very weird to you.
>> What a thunderous debut from a demon.
>> PICK THE WEAKEST FIGHTER.
THAT CREAM.
>> [laughter]
[laughter]
>> KILL HIM.
>> WHAT IS THAT SWORD?
>> I DON'T KNOW, but it could be really fun
if you used it the right way.
>> [laughter]
>> It's like a He-Man sword.
>> Yeah, it is. Very much a He-Man sword.
>> Let the fatality begin.
>> That's blood thirsty white people.
>> I hate freaking politics and
politicians. Snakes.
>> Britney and Michelle are bathing him.
>> Don't stress, buddy. Just go there.
>> [laughter]
[laughter]
>> Holy [ __ ]
>> [laughter]
>> That's the dude.
He said it like four times.
Thanks, dude.
>> [laughter]
>> Thanks, dude.
>> [laughter]
>> Go.
>> [laughter]
>> Thank you so much for giving us your
star fighter.
>> Yeah, it's a pleasure as always.
>> Call us and just call us, man.
>> Here's the freaking slave.
>> I bet he's going to fall on him. Come
on.
What a giant.
>> That goldfish.
And the temple jewels.
120 crores.
>> Going to come out as Lord Vishnu.
>> Another setting to do a scene in.
>> Yeah.
>> Sounds like Baahubali there.
>> BAAHUBALI!
>> WHAT DOES THAT SAY?
>> DHARMA.
What's that mean?
>> I believe it's synonymous with Dharma.
>> Okay.
>> Okay, part two Rex to do.
>> Retro.
>> OH.
>> DHARMA.
>> [screaming]
>> AND THAT WAS ALL THREE.
>> [music]