'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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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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