Cold Case Movie Review: Prithviraj Sukumaran and Aditi Balan’s Spooky Mystery Thriller is Bogged Down By Predictable TwistsĪnother Prithviraj movie that makes it to this list is the remake of the Hindi film AndhaDhun that no one asked for. While the investigative part of the movie, directed by Tanu Balak, is decent enough, it is the horror aspect of the film that didn’t impress us, more so because it is stuck in the cliches that we are have grown tired of recent haunted house movies. One Movie Review: Mammootty’s Political Thriller Loses an Important Discussion in Its Slo-Mo Idol Gazing.Īn investigative thriller that also is a horror film, Cold Case had the benefits of two very interesting genres and a dashing Prithviraj in the lead. Only that One, despite the promise in the premise and its attempt to throw light on Right to Recall act, loses itself in its superstar-pandering and a loose script that never rises after the initial dazzle. A huge roster of supporting cast, and the tremendous buildup for the lead character before we finally get to see him in person. A protagonist with deep political connections who is both feared and respected. One, directed by Santhosh Viswanath, can be seen as Mammootty’s feeble answer to Mohanlal’s Lucifer. Tsunami Movie Review: Mukesh and Balu Varghese’s Comedy Film Is One Weak Joke Stretched for Two Hours! Lal and his son La Jr came together to direct this exercise in crassness that served juvenile humour and misogynism which we thought Malayalam cinema had left behind in the wake of far more progressive cinema. This adult comedy, starring Innocent, Mukesh, Aju Varghese and Balu Varghese (who at least acquitted himself with Operation Java and Jan-e-Man), may not have superstars in the cast. But the level of disappointment is caused because of those who were behind the camera. In this year-ender feature, we look at the seven Malayalam films of 2021 that disappointed us big time. Movies of huge stars like Mammootty, Mohanlal, Prithviraj Sukumaran et al that came out in 2021 have been kind of letdowns in their own ways. In the case of some of the rotten eggs, the disappointment is bigger considering the names and the hype surrounding these films. Jayasurya Birthday Special: 7 Memorable Times the Malayalam Actor Impressed Us With His Negative Portrayals. But as is always the case, there are also some bad eggs in the stable. In 2021, films like Operation Java, Biriyani, The Great Indian Kitchen, Nayattu, Kala, Joji et al have been receiving quite the acclaim not only within the Malayali audiences, but also thanks to an extended reach due to OTT releases, beyond the state borders. Even then, this one is a breezy ride that can keep you entertained throughout.Malayalam Cinema has been seeing some praise in the recent years for the kind of movies that it has been producing, including themes that are seen progressive by many. Jan-E-Man has its moments but at times the eagerness to bring in humour even during the most inappropriate times pops up as an issue. Arjun Asokan, Ganapathy, Basil Joseph, Ria Saira and Sidharth Menon are impressive. Lal and Balu Varghese shines as Kochu Kunju and Monichan respectively.
The visuals and the music suits the mood. With a promising script, which could have been in a different league with a better presentation and some trimming, this one ends up as a fairly engaging drama. The pain and squabbles happening in the dead man’s house and Joymon’s birthday celebration takes the story ahead. His brother Kochu Kunju (Lal) comes a little later, while his son Monichan (Balu Varghese) refuses to come initially. His daughter, a pregnant young lady, is shattered and there is no one to help her. The dead man’s family is obviously in a state of shock. It all goes fine with a local event manager making the arrangements, but sometime later an old man living in the house right opposite to Sampath, dies. He reluctantly agrees to the celebration, which is arranged at the rooftop of his house. Sampath is not really fond of Joymon and he is unaware about the arrangements. Faisal (Ganapathy) picks him and arranges a party at their common friend Sampath’s (Arjun Asokan) house.
Joymon decides to come to his hometown and call up his friends to join him for the birthday celebration. He wants to celebrate his birthday but none of his friends seem keen. The story begins in Canada where a nurse named Joymon (Basil Joseph) feels lonely, as he lives in the midst of snow. Director Chidambaram’s Jaan-E-Man is based on an interesting premise where a ‘conflict of emotions’ happen in houses facing each other.