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Ustad Hotel (2012)
Great Movie...
A movie which has impressed me across all dimensions - In terms of Acting, Story, Direction, Cinematography and last but not the least Music. It is difficult to come across a great Malayalam movie these days and Anwar Rasheed has weaved his Magic yet again. It is a movie which kept me glued to the seat throughout, like his previous venture - Kerala Cafe.
I am not going to discuss the story or plot elements here, as it is to be seen to be experienced. In one sentence, Ustaad Hotel is a MacGuffin that transforms the life of the central character played by Dulquer Salmaan. He and Thilakan are the stars of this movie and did a great job, well supported by Siddique & Mamukkoya. Nithya Menen had little role to play, but did well as the supportive,romantic interest.It is sad that Thilakan would not be there anymore to amaze us with his acting talents, he will be really missed. The fresh face of Dulquer(although a striking resemblance of his Megastar Dad)was a treat to watch and had it been played by an established actor, I don't think would have given the same effect.
Watching Ustaad Hotel reinstated my belief in the Malayalam Movie Industry. I really appreciate the bold path taken by the young film makers,exploring new vistas and bringing us such contemporary visual treats! We want more...
In Ghost House Inn (2010)
Fails to impress
In Harihar Nagar is a movie which a Malayalee would watch over and over again. 2 Harihar Nagar - its sequel came after a long break. But it was accepted very well. A third part is too much to ask.Unless you have something unique which Sethuramayar CBI presented. I would say that Lal's attempt to create a Horror/Thriller/Comedy failed completely.The result is a movie which could be forgotten easily.The story is not strong and most of the scenes are "inspired" from Hollywood horror flicks. The well and walking-crawling-decomposing girl were lifted straight from The Ring.Which was at least an acknowledged copy of the Asian original. The dialogues and acting towards the end more than resembled scenes from 'The exorcist'. Since the whole thing is a drama and not real, it could be justified from the story point of view. But altogether it fails to impress.