Anveshanam' is an emotional thriller with a simple tale that happens in a night. In the conflict sets in a hospital, parenting and medical issues come to the fore. Despite the lack of pep up moments, it is a decent attempt to depict a relevant topic.
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A revenge action drama, this film has two siblings embarking on a mission to avenge the villain, who created problems in their life. The captivating landscape of Mussoorie and perfect fight scenes give enthralling effects, but the plot appears to be very thin.
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'Shylock' is a typical formulaic film with mass appeal, and the invincible hero is in the midst of cliched events.
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Al Mallu' follows a woman expatriate living in the UAE and her struggles to cope with her mental conflict after a bitter incident. There is hardly any depth and focus in this woman-centric tale, which gets an ordinary and tedious treatment.
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A burglary takes place in a flat at the police quarters and finding the thieves becomes a matter of pride for the entire police force. Sounds riveting at a glance, this promising plot is marred by a sloppy script and lethargic approach.
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Mohanlal plays the saviour of his siblings in Siddique-directed 'Big Brother', which boasts of a highly ornate action premise. Albeit the embellishments fall in order, there is hardly any substance to complement them. The aimless and flat screenplay triggers the flaws that overpower the film, making it a forgettable outing both for the actor and the director.
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A serial killer is on the prowl in the city targeting only police officers. The clueless cops led by a female officer and a private criminologist are on the hunt for him. The path of investigation in 'Anjaam Paathira' is hardly free from flaws yet the decent attempt is engaging.
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'Dhamaka' patently exposes its yardstick sans any inhibitions. But that temerity should have been lent to the subject it deals with. Infested with dual meaning one-liners and commotion, Dhamaka, is a passable affair decorated in vain by an inane plot structure that amplifies the fading in a rapid mode.
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'My Santa' is based on the fantasy of a child as she longs for meeting Santa Claus one day. Baby Manasvi steals the show with a stellar performance that holds the proceedings intact. While shifting from fantasy to reality, the film nosedives into a cliched sentimental drama.
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'Thrissur Pooram' turns out to be the launchpad for Jayasurya onto the action arena. Set in Thrissur, the actor rules the roost impressively in the action-revenge drama. Barring the action milieu, the package is a rehash of typical gangster tales and rightly, so novelty in the content and presentation is largely missing.
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'Valiyaperunnal' showcases the aggressive life and search for fortunes by youngsters in Mattancherry. It has a riveting presentation shored up by fabulous performances of newcomers. But the familiar theme and mishmash of prolonged events falter in holding your attention till the end.
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Admiration turns hostility when a superstar insults his hardcore fan, who is a Motor Vehicle Inspector, at his office. The clash of egos reaches its pinnacle when the actor turns up for driving test. The film has a never-seen-before riveting milieu but the execution is far from perfection.
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