The germ of the idea behind the movie Mei Hoom Moosa can create a film that can be politically turbulent and emotionally affecting. But Vellimoonga fame director Jibu Jacob decides to give this movie a slapstick comedy kind of treatment. And what you get is a movie that squeezes out all its sensitive emotions and… Continue reading Mei Hoom Moosa
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Sumesh & Ramesh
Sumesh & Ramesh, the new coming-of-age comedy from Sanoop Thykoodam, becomes passable primarily due to the humor in the story that doesn’t stick out. The basic thought is to show the growth of two siblings from being lazy and unfocused to being more responsible human beings. The rooted setting and the performances elevate this film… Continue reading Sumesh & Ramesh
Oru Kadathu Nadan Kadha
Oru Kadathu Nadan Kadha is only 124 minutes long but it felt like I was inside that theatre for almost half a day. I can confidently say that almost fifty percent of this film can be edited out without any hesitation. The hero Shanu is in a tight situation according to the movie and as… Continue reading Oru Kadathu Nadan Kadha
Edakkad Battalion 06
The ironic part about the experience of watching Edakkad Battalion 06 was that the movie was only 110 minutes long and yet I found myself looking at the movie as one tiring experience. There are numerous unattended subplots and deviations in this movie and the editor seems to be clueless on how to stitch it… Continue reading Edakkad Battalion 06