f you have watched Koozhangal/ Pebbles, the very first directorial of PS Vinothraj, you would understand that he loves to create imagery and events that can be interpreted according to our ability to notice all the details. And character exposition is something he doesn’t do deliberately. Much like Kooazhngal, his latest film, Kottukkaali, The Adamant Girl, is… Continue reading Kottukkaali Review | A Fabulously Subtle Drama With Minimal and Effective Expositions
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Thrishanku Review | A Wannabe Priyadarshan Comedy That Never Really Took Off
One of the major problems I immediately sensed about the movie Thrishanku was how its trailer was cut. They revealed the plot in the trailer itself, and hence sitting through the initial 30 minutes of this 110 minutes long film felt a bit awkward as I found myself trying to act like I was surprised.… Continue reading Thrishanku Review | A Wannabe Priyadarshan Comedy That Never Really Took Off
Kaapa Review | A Gangster Drama Inclined Towards Style Over Substance
Kaapa ultimately wants to speak about the never-ending bloodshed in the gangster world. Poetic justice, fear, guilt, etc., are the ingredients that create the characters in that world who are very clear about their wrongdoing and what awaits them in the future. The plot is actually an excellent opportunity to explore that world from a… Continue reading Kaapa Review | A Gangster Drama Inclined Towards Style Over Substance
Night Drive
In the interviews before the film Night Drive’s release, director Vysakh said that a movie like Pokkiri Raja won’t work today as the audience has evolved. In the film, writer Abhilash Pillai and Vysakh repeatedly mention how the new kids are and how some tactics are too old and cliched. But when you watch the… Continue reading Night Drive
Naradan
During the promotions of the film Naradan, Aashiq Abu had said that they are not explicitly targetting a person or any news organizations through this film. Even though the film critiques sensationalized journalism, one can clearly sense that they are targetting Arnab Goswami and the kind of loud journalism that others followed, seeing his success.… Continue reading Naradan
Sara’s
If you are okay with average craft and pertinent messaging in movies, I guess the new Jude Anthany Joseph movie Sara’s will work for you immensely. Sara’s is a movie that deals with the idea of personal choice and parenting in the backdrop of the current society. Anyone in that age group of 25 to… Continue reading Sara’s
Kappela
Taking a very slim idea and converting it into an engaging film is a very exciting thing to witness as a viewer. That process sort of shows you the endless opportunities in making a movie. Kappela could have been easily a preachy film. But debutant director Muhammed Musthafa tries to give it that cinematic appeal… Continue reading Kappela
Helen
If you are someone who has seen the trailer of the latest Vineeth Sreenivasan production, Helen directed by Mathukutty Xavier, you might have made some guesses about the story of the movie. And the movie is mostly following that story. But the good thing about Helen is the way it maintains the tension. As the… Continue reading Helen