When Ratheesh Balakrishnan Poduval started off with Android Kunjappan in the backdrop of Northern Kerala, the slang and the reaction comedy it offered was something new for the audience. Even his next theatrical release, Nna Thaan Case Kodu, also had a similar milieu and was a success because of the new setup and compelling script.… Continue reading Madanolsavam Review | Suraj Venjaramood Starrer Is Hilarious but Lacks the Punch
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Section 306-IPC Review | The Perfect Film for You to Improve Your Patience Level
The last half an hour of the movie Section 306-IPC has Renji Panicker and Shanthi Krishna arguing unendingly about an Abetment of suicide case. The desperation of writer VH Dirar to show off his vocabulary was so bad that when the judge finally asked the accused whether he had anything to add, some guy from… Continue reading Section 306-IPC Review | The Perfect Film for You to Improve Your Patience Level
Enthada Saji Review | A Divine Comedy That Struggles to Find Solid Conflicts
The way Sajimol talks to the Saint in the movie Enthada Saji is casual and funny. Writer-director Godfy Xavier Babu somewhat succeeds in building a Pranchiyettan-like texture to their conversation. But beyond the single-girl chatting with Punyalan concept, the writing of this movie struggles to find solid conflicts. With the second half becoming way too… Continue reading Enthada Saji Review | A Divine Comedy That Struggles to Find Solid Conflicts
Pookkaalam Review | A Passable Feel-Good Family Drama That Could Use Some Fine-Tuning
Ganesh Raj’s first film Anandam was a college drama that the director himself had said was something entirely in his comfort zone. His second film Pookkaalam, which comes nearly 7 years after Anandam, has a departure from the first film regarding the theme. Still, the making sensibilities pretty much remain the same. Certain heartfelt moments… Continue reading Pookkaalam Review | A Passable Feel-Good Family Drama That Could Use Some Fine-Tuning
B 32 Muthal 44 Vare Review | A Blunt Portrayal of Challenges of Different Shapes and Sizes
B 32 Muthal 44 Vare, directed by Shruthi Sharanyam, is a film made under the KSFDC’s scheme to provide an opportunity for women filmmakers to make their own films. Shruthi has told in an interview that she feels it is her responsibility to use this opportunity to deliver a movie that ultimately deals with women’s… Continue reading B 32 Muthal 44 Vare Review | A Blunt Portrayal of Challenges of Different Shapes and Sizes
Corona Papers Review | An Elaborate and Restructured Version of 8 Thottakkal With a Superb Sidhique
Loosely based on Akira Kurosawa’s Stray Dog, Sri Ganesh’s 2017 thriller 8 Thottakkal was a minimal slow burn that sort of gained a moment as the film approached the climax. The lack of scale made me root for the movie, as it still managed to attain the tension it wanted to create. Regarding Priyadarshan’s Malayalam… Continue reading Corona Papers Review | An Elaborate and Restructured Version of 8 Thottakkal With a Superb Sidhique
Higuita Review | A Peripheral and Predictable Political Thriller About Kannur Politics
Left ideology has always been a prominent element in Malayalam cinema. We have had some great films that practically worshipped communist principles. Even the movies that criticized the existing party system were never critical of the ideology, and movies like Left Right Left somewhere blended craft with constructive criticism. The latest film Higuita, written and… Continue reading Higuita Review | A Peripheral and Predictable Political Thriller About Kannur Politics
Kallanum Bhagavathiyum Review | A Lousy Fantasy Stuffed With Irrelevant Jokes and Insignificant Songs
In the second half of the movie Kallanum Bhagavathiyum, directed by East Coast Vijayan, the thief character Maathappan starts asking the goddess interesting questions about her attire and demands. It was in that spoofy zone, similar to something like PK. Seeing those dialogues after a pretty lackluster first half gave me slight hope. I thought… Continue reading Kallanum Bhagavathiyum Review | A Lousy Fantasy Stuffed With Irrelevant Jokes and Insignificant Songs