Manju Warrier plays a saleswoman with a wounded heart when her dignity is insulted by her counterpart during a bus journey. The relentless woman decides to retaliate at any cost. The film is seemingly stranded after an impressively crafted first half. Still, good performances of major characters supplement the much-needed vigour.
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'Stand Up' has a novel and honest approach to a hackneyed social theme that makes it inspiring. It's a disinterested endeavour that makes us put aside our regular notions and imbibe bold as well as practical attitude in issues concerning women. Moreover, the fullest meaning of the title gets a sublime interpretation in the film.
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A period drama set in the 18th century, 'Mamangam' narrates the tale of suicide squads of Valluvanad that challenge the authority of Zamorin rulers. It's impressive in certain areas despite the lack of an inspiring soul in the attempt to depict an important event of history.
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'Thakkol' has a riveting premise of clergy life and the inner conflicts of a junior priest when his past refuses to leave him. Notable performances by actors leave an impression but the dramatic plot with shades of thriller loses the momentum at the decisive phase.
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Inspired by the life of Kerala's only known tribal transgender, 'Udalazham' relates how the youth struggles to transform while responding to the call of his soul. His frantic run for social acceptance and reviving life is poignant. A brilliantly made film that constantly sends shockwaves to its viewers by unravelling reality.
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'Chola' showcases the irony a teenage girl encounters in love and relationships. The gullible girl's dilemma in defining love and lust is the soul of this film. It fascinates visually and stuns occasionally while keeping the wild poetic mood intact in the narration. Its distinct craft brings out the signature of the filmmaker.
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'Puzhikkadakan' narrates an army man's fight against the corrupted system in his village while he is on leave. Albeit the concept sounds good, the shoddily written screenplay and lacklustre events make it a tedious watch.
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A real estate broker bumps into a woman on road after befriending with her on an online marketplace. She is mystery personified in appearance and demeanour. Ranjith Sankar's suspense drama is off to a promising start but ripples of mixed feel crop up as an inevitable factor.
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The subject is not alien to us. But 'Kettiyolaanu Ente Malakha' enjoys a cozy status owing to its delightful premise and treatment. Shored up by charming performances, the ascent is steady keeping everything in fine fettle.
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'Jack & Daniel' is all the more a hide-and-seek game between a robber and an investigative officer. The deeds of the robber are packaged with unconvincing events in a cliched format. The lacklustre content makes the game tedious and uninspiring.
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Nursing degree holder Helen Paul is preparing to go to Canada. A hardworking girl, who is also a part-time staff of a fast-food chain, gets trapped in an odd place. This survival story is engaging owing to the great performance by Anna Ben.
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It's the conflict of a communist party worker, played by Biju Menon, when he is assigned to go to Sabarimala in a bid to mend the behaviour of an alcoholic party follower. The intended satire is only flickering in the superficial plot, which affects the execution as well.
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