The USP of the latest film, Nadanna Sambhavam from Vishnu Narayan, who previously made Tovino Thomas starrer Maradona, is its relevance. The perspective of the antagonists in this movie is something that is very prevalent in our society, and an effective mockery of that is something that is very essential. Written by Rajesh Gopinadhan, who… Continue reading Nadanna Sambhavam Review | A Bloated Yet Watchable Fun Comedy Saved by Its Relevance
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Grrr Review | An Utterly Forgettable Roaring Bore of a Film
A news heading can inspire filmmakers to create movies. It can be that germ of the idea which could eventually become an eventful film. Grrr, the new film directed by Jay K, who previously directed Ezra, is one such movie. Based on a true event that actually happened in the Trivandrum Zoo, this survival comedy… Continue reading Grrr Review | An Utterly Forgettable Roaring Bore of a Film
Madanolsavam Review | Suraj Venjaramood Starrer Is Hilarious but Lacks the Punch
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
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
Enkilum Chandrike Review | A Consistently Funny Film With A Simple Premise
The premise of the movie Enkilum Chandrike has the charm of the rural village comedy. But writers Arjun Narayanan and Adithyan Chandrashekhar know how to narrate the story humorously without lingering on any irrelevant portions. With every sequence connecting to the core plot and the humor never becoming a burden to the narrative, Enkilum Chandrike… Continue reading Enkilum Chandrike Review | A Consistently Funny Film With A Simple Premise
Ennalum Ente Aliya Review | Sidhique Gives His Best to Save a Fragile Comedy That Quickly Ran Out of Ideas
Bash Mohammed’s Lukka Chuppi is one movie that is a personal favorite for me. And there was genuine excitement around his new project, Ennalum Ente Aliya, as he has blended humor and emotions flawlessly in the past. Ennalum Ente Aliya starts off in a seemingly interesting way, but somewhere around the midway, we can sense… Continue reading Ennalum Ente Aliya Review | Sidhique Gives His Best to Save a Fragile Comedy That Quickly Ran Out of Ideas
Roy Review | A Hastily Concluded Inert Thriller
Sunil Ibrahim is a filmmaker whose movies always look interesting on a thematic level but never get a fulfilling result when they are made. His new movie Roy is yet another thriller with mysteries. But the dullness in the narrative and the forced staging of sequences make it not at all compelling, and looking at… Continue reading Roy Review | A Hastily Concluded Inert Thriller
Mukundan Unni Associates Review | An Unapologetic Wacky Dark Comedy
If you are a sucker for wacky unapologetic stuff, then Mukundan Unni Associates from debutant Abhinav Sunder Nayak is a dark comedy that will surely work for you. What is unique about this film is the way it has designed its central protagonist. He is outright evil, and the movie embraces his philosophy and narrates… Continue reading Mukundan Unni Associates Review | An Unapologetic Wacky Dark Comedy