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Minnal Murali (2021)
Didn't live upto my expectations
Let me straight up say that I didn't like this movie. Not that the movie is bad , but movie has many flaws. Other than the problems associated with budget constraints...the background score during the initial scenes were overly populated and not suitable. The acting of "Bruce Lee" girlfriend was bad. Some dialogues of the villain lacked empathy. I think he should spoken in Tamil. However I liked the chemistry between Tovino's character and his nephew. Another positive aspect is that the villian arc was etched out properly but this still somehow failed me to root for the hero. Many amalgamation of other superhero movie can been seen: 1. Superman's father situation ( Jor El and Jonathan Kent), 2. Saving the bus similar to Spiderman saving the train and 3. Killing the villain similar to Spiderman 1. Lack of action is also a negative. A trimmed version could have been released.
Marakkar: Lion of the Arabian Sea (2021)
Average movie with a wafer thin story and screenplay
First half was okay. Second half was a drag and got boring in between . Many unnecessary plot-lines and characters. My expectations were lowered by a theatre audience review video circulating in social media. I didn't hate it as much but the screenplay and story are weakest part of this movie. The technical aspects like VFX , art work and sound design were decent. Many high profiles cast and their characters were unnecessary (like Prabhu, Suhasni, Manju Warrier). Why cast Sunil Shetty though. Acting wise, I liked Hareesh Perardi and Arjun's performance. I think actor Vineeth dubbed for Arjun (I maybe wrong). A10's performance was okay. As an audience, you are not emotionally connected or invested in any of the characters. And I hated that rip-off modified theme song. Even though presented as pirate turned Navy Commander of Zamorin , no explanation of how he set up his gang and acquired his skills. Instead we get a Robinhood story. Surprisingly no "kadal" scene in second half for the Simham of Arabi kadal.
Overall can be be classified as "one time watch".
Churuli (2021)
Mystical Maze
The opening narrative sums up this movie ( the trailer also have the same narration). The tale of brahmin going to catch a perumadan (phantom). Cut to recent age, where the police try to catch a slippery criminal (same perumadan ... maybe?).
The bridge acts a separation between our known world and this mysterious labyrinth of a place. The concept of time loop and mystery intertwined brilliantly.
A technically brilliant film and great SOUND DESIGN. Surely deserved a theatrical release. Great cast including the forest which is also one of the characters in this movie.
But I felt the viewer was left to interpret too much in the end. Anyways an interesting addition to LJP's filmography.
Thinkalazhcha Nishchayam (2021)
Kidilam Padam
What a great film. Kudos to director in bringing out the best from a fresh actors and crew. The story and screenplay are perfect and tightly drafted which I believe made this movie enjoyable. As a person from Kannur, the dialect felt close to home and is a actual representation of this region.
All actors portrayed their characters brilliantly esp. The actor who played Kuwait Vijayan especially the fit of rage scene near the climax was brilliant in this comedy movie. Hoping to see a lot of great movies from Senna Hedge. Remember the name.
Kanakam Kaamini Kalaham (2021)
Cheap Wes Anderson imitation
This movie is an classic example of what could have been. Many situations and comedy feels forced. Nivin Pauly and Grace Anthony's characters lack chemistry. Then there are characters which make the film feel crowded and redundant. Only Vinay Forrt embodied his character properly. But the opening credit scene was nice and some scenes evoke laughter but was these are very rare. A missed opportunity and huge disappointment.
Dune (2021)
Need a Part -2 ASAP
A cinematic experience. The sound design and music was one of best highlights. The sheer scale in which the movie was shot was highly commendable, the way it should be. Among the performers, Rebecca Ferguson was the best followed by Timothee.
I think they should not stop with Part-2 and need to convert all the books in the series to cover the journey of Paul Arteides.