Theeppori Benny Review | Arjun Ashokan Starrer Is a Wannabe Vellimoonga With All the Typical Elements

The new movie Theeppori Benny is written and directed by Raajesh and Joji Thomas. Joji Thomas is the same man who debuted as a scriptwriter with the movie Vellimoonga. The basic idea of the movie Theeppori Benny feels like a scrapped version of Vellimoonga that Jibu Jacob may have rejected due to familiarity. From the… Continue reading Theeppori Benny Review | Arjun Ashokan Starrer Is a Wannabe Vellimoonga With All the Typical Elements

Rani: The Real Story Review | Shankar Ramakrishnan’s Film Is a Pretentiously Packaged Basic Revenge Story

Writers like Anoop Menon and Shankar Ramakrishnan have this style of wordplay where they will try to give a fake depth to something very flat on a conceptual level. Rani, the new movie directed by Shankar Ramakrishnan, starts by giving us a feeling that the truth will be grey. And he has created this quirky… Continue reading Rani: The Real Story Review | Shankar Ramakrishnan’s Film Is a Pretentiously Packaged Basic Revenge Story

Nadikalil Sundari Yamuna Review | Yet Another Dud From Dhyan Sreenivasan, but This Time, It’s Bearable

During the promotion of the movie Nadikalil Sundari Yamuna, Dhyan Sreenivasan said that this is one movie he actively promoted after Udal. And he apparently said his review of the film as well. It was something like the first half lagged, the second half was engaging, and the climax was good. Well, when 90% of… Continue reading Nadikalil Sundari Yamuna Review | Yet Another Dud From Dhyan Sreenivasan, but This Time, It’s Bearable

Kasargold Review | An Inconsistent Thriller With Familiar Twists

Directed by Mridul Nair, Kasargold aspires to be quirky and gory. But the problem is the narrative doesn’t have the flow to keep you excited about the content. Even when they reveal a twist in the tale, it has that familiar feel, or maybe you saw it coming. The backdrop of gold smuggling is indeed… Continue reading Kasargold Review | An Inconsistent Thriller With Familiar Twists

Achan Oru Vazha Vechu Review | YOLO Hits Boomer in This Cinematic Catastrophe

In one of the scenes in Achan Oru Vazha Vechu (we will get back to the title later), we have an FM channel head talking about a hit program in their rival channel. And she says, look at the selection of their topics. Full of innovation and stuff. And guess what? The only thing we… Continue reading Achan Oru Vazha Vechu Review | YOLO Hits Boomer in This Cinematic Catastrophe

RDX Review | Action Backed by Purpose Makes This Template Story Watchable

Action films always work when a solid enough emotional motive drives the characters. Even though it is very simplistic and obviously over the top, what makes Nahas Hidayath’s debut venture RDX a comfortable watch is the solid reasons behind all those action sequences. Starting off as a revenge drama, Nahas and his writers shape the… Continue reading RDX Review | Action Backed by Purpose Makes This Template Story Watchable

Ramachandra Boss & Co Review | The Humor Makes This Hastily Made Heist Movie Bearable

I am not a fan of the movie Love Action Drama, but Nivin Pauly in that movie was a personal favorite performance. Ramachandra Boss & Co, Nivin’s second collaboration with Haneef Adeni after Mikhael, is similar to the Dhyan Sreenivasan movie in terms of packaging. It has witty moments for sure, thanks to Nivin Pauly… Continue reading Ramachandra Boss & Co Review | The Humor Makes This Hastily Made Heist Movie Bearable

King of Kotha Review | A Generic Gangster Film That Ignored Its Character-Driven Possibilities

World-building and character arcs are what make gangster films compelling for the viewers. Every gangster movie that has stayed with the viewer is a success mainly because it uses the story to register that world and the numerous characters. King of Kotha, Abhilash Joshiy’s debut directorial, written by Abhilash N Chandran, has a world of… Continue reading King of Kotha Review | A Generic Gangster Film That Ignored Its Character-Driven Possibilities