'My Great Grandfather' narrates the life of a bachelor when a 24-year-old female with her five-year-old son approaches him claiming that he's her father. An unconvincing film with a silly old-fashioned plot, this Jayaram starrer flick has ample mundane moments in store.
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The aftermath of Nipah virus outbreak in Kerala gets a fabulous visual definition in 'Virus'. Director Aashiq Abu deserves a pat for portraying the struggles of hapless people sans diluting them with cinematic fripperies. It's a strikingly impressive attempt holding a mirror up to the reality.
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'Children's Park' follows the tale of three youths and their fraud intentions while running an orphanage on a hilltop. The slapstick comedy format is disappointingly drab, making the movie peter out as forgettable.
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In 'Thamasha', Vinay Forrt passionately portrays the pangs of a desperate bachelor, who finds it difficult to get married due to his baldness. Despite bragging a simple and tender theme, it has enough moments to ramp up the vital effect.
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The bond of a girl and her godfather is so intensely sacred that it brims all over despite 'Thottappan' offers an uneventful tale. Nevertheless, it shines with the apt support of charming cinematography and a riveting premise along with powerful performances.
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Two lovers belong to different religions elope to a city fearing communal violence. This cliched plot of 'Oronnonnara Pranayakadha' digresses to absurdity at one stage as the plot crumples in a nonsensical mode. There is no trace of intensity and seriousness in handling this tale and the dismal feel rightly creeps in.
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'Jeem Boom Bhaa' recounts the story of three youngsters, who are caught in an odd situation on a New Year eve. The frivolous screenplay is a major cause of concern as it accelerates the dampener effect right from the off.
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'Kuttimama' is about the life of a retired army man, who is adept at spinning yarns about his army life, and when his past is revealed he surprises everyone. Sreenivasan is among a cast whose talents are dismayingly utilized in the flick as it fails to deliver on its premise.
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'Ishq' is a timely movie that follows a common social issue in which two lovers fall prey to the prying eyes of society. Albeit flawed in a few areas, consistent performances and effective narration make it engrossing.
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'Uyare' is an exquisitely crafted film with the aid of a meticulously written script and brilliant performances by all the actors.
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