The fun factor in Falimy consistently remains on the higher side, making this a light and enjoyable watch. There isn't much of a plot to speak of; instead, a series of situations lead to a dysfunctional family deciding to take a trip to Varanasi as per the wishes of their elderly patriarch. The five members of the household - (played by) Basil Joseph, Sandeep Pradeep, Jagadish, Manju Pillai, and Meenaraj Palluruthy - are all wonderful performers, and the writing gives them roles they totally shine in.
The way the first half plays out made me think this had all the makings of a sitcom, with pertinent underlying themes. The friendship shared between the two (neighboring) grandpas is not only heartwarming but also pivotal in the plot's progression. I like how the writing naturally came across as humourous as opposed to forcefully putting these characters in such situations (except for one where the family randomly decides to hitchhike in a shady guy's van). The uneasy relationships between each family member are also explored to decent depths.
Vishnu Vijay's song compositions are a mixed bag here, but his work on the score is pretty solid. There are a few editing misses, such as wrong reaction shots being stitched together, and the missing poster for the grandpa character showing different ages (82 in some and 86 in others). But these don't hamper the viewing experience by any means. I can easily add Falimy to the repeat-watch list, as I liked how it balances out the emotional drama with sufficient humor. However, it wouldn't be fair to assume that it's an out-and-out comedy.
The way the first half plays out made me think this had all the makings of a sitcom, with pertinent underlying themes. The friendship shared between the two (neighboring) grandpas is not only heartwarming but also pivotal in the plot's progression. I like how the writing naturally came across as humourous as opposed to forcefully putting these characters in such situations (except for one where the family randomly decides to hitchhike in a shady guy's van). The uneasy relationships between each family member are also explored to decent depths.
Vishnu Vijay's song compositions are a mixed bag here, but his work on the score is pretty solid. There are a few editing misses, such as wrong reaction shots being stitched together, and the missing poster for the grandpa character showing different ages (82 in some and 86 in others). But these don't hamper the viewing experience by any means. I can easily add Falimy to the repeat-watch list, as I liked how it balances out the emotional drama with sufficient humor. However, it wouldn't be fair to assume that it's an out-and-out comedy.