'Janamaithri' is clearly intended for slapstick comedy while showcasing the absurdities by a group of cops as well as other characters. It humorously shows how an initiative by 'people-friendly' police goes haywire. The mission of generating innocuous fun works out well when you deliberately overlook logic and reality.
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An aimless youth, who is also passionate about cricket, faces obstacles to marry his lover. In the background of cricket, 'Sachin' showcases a dull and soulless romantic drama that truly invites one's lacks of interest.
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Biju Menon appears as a mason, who is also a drunkard, and his obsession with alcohol lands him in trouble. Though the movie depicts the ill-effects of liquor consumption in a person's life, 'Sathyam Paranja Viswasikkuvo' is deprived of the real essence of writing that spruces up a script.
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There are only shades of romance in 'Marconi Mathai', which tells the story of security guard Mathai and his romance with the servant of the bank, Anna. The romantic moments echo feeble waves only, thanks to the tedious screenplay and dismal narration.
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'Shubharathri' evokes the feel of a series of gospels about virtues and humanity. They incessantly come out through the character Muhammed, a philanthropist. it is an overloaded sentimental drama with forcefully stressed moral ideas.
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'Evidey' is a well-intentioned suspense thriller catering to the emotions of family relationships. It's the quest of a wife for her missing hubby, who is a popular drummer and stage performer. The movie has some gripping moments, but the depth of the suspense evokes a mixed feel altogether.
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It's a battle of wills between two gangs of Class 12 students from a government school and a private school. In terms of content, 'Pathinettam Padi' could have been moulded even better albeit the milieu is energetic and catchy.
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A confluence of romance and mystery, 'Luca' unfolds the life of a talented artist and his love affair with a girl, who unexpectedly enters into his life. It is emotionally gripping and powerful to satisfy you at one level even as the vital narrative part is panting for better treatment while dealing with the murder mystery.
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A youngster, who arrives from Dubai, is forced to marry a girl of his family's choice even without meeting her. As she fails to meet his expectations of a life partner, he seeks ways to divorce her. Amidst the fumbles in the tale, 'O.P. 160/18 Kakshi: Amminipilla' debates the grave issue of discord in married life in a simple and pleasant way.
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This is the cinematic adaptation of a true event in which a student was stabbed to death at the campus. In a tale with political hues, 'Naan Petta Makan' struggles to take a disinterested stance and ends up on compromising mode.
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'And the Oscar Goes to...' showcases the tale of an aspiring filmmaker and his struggles while taking his maiden movie on the global arena. Director Salim Ahmed keeps everything simple and succinct, yet he manages to come out with a delightful and virtuous movie.
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'Unda' follows the story of a posse of policemen assigned with poll duty in Chhattisgarh. In a remote area where extremists become a threat, the cops realise their lack of exposure and inability to face such a situation. Though hard-hitting in presentation, it may not have the intensity for a gripping tale.
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