'Nonsense' is not exactly gibberish by any means; instead, it's a well-intentioned simple drama that sheds light on the real purpose of education. The feel is delightful albeit the conflict in the plot appears to be cumbersome only for the teenage protagonist.
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You get only a slice of the eventful life of a compassionate 'thief', who had petrified the rich in the erstwhile Travancore during the 19th century, in 'Kayamakulam Kochunni.' Writers Bobby and Sanjay have deftly tweaked the tale from 'Aithihyamala' authored by Kottarathil Sankunni for the filmic purpose. Yet, it remains an admiringly created and smartly narrated movie by director Rosshan Andrrews.
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Despite having the clear intention of discussing a grave issue,'Aikkarakkonathe Bhishagwaranmar' fails to raise the bar in its execution. Sivaji Guruvayur shines as Sukumaran Vaidyar even as this melodrama, enacted by mostly newcomers, flames out with a slender impact.
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'Mandaram' blossoms partially with the aid of a highly cliched and shallow tale of romance. Asif Ali's dejected lover hogs the limelight in the sluggish narration, which is buttressed by melodies from the past occasionally. The dwindling spirit of the movie craves for a befitting craft that is disappointingly missing.
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Samyuktha Menon's eponymous character as a pregnant woman is the mainstay of this shoddily written and casually directed thriller. Lilli faces the question of how she could get rid of the clutches of a three-member gang. Since the answer for her survival is so unconvincing and bland, 'Lilli' turns out to be a damp squib thriller.
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'Chalakkudikkaran Changathi' is a loosely crafted package inspired by the life of an amazingly talented artiste, the late Kalabhavan Mani. It generates the emotion at the fag-end only after you were made to witness a scattered and soulless drama.
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A couple realises that their ultimate privacy is at stake due to the intrusion of a group of unruly youngsters. The subject is relevant, the way the solution has been ironed out in 'Varathan' is rather cinematic and it only suits best to director Amal Neerad's technical finesse.
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Highlighting the frivolous tiffs in marital life, 'Mangalyam Thanthunanena' tells a run-of-the-mill and old-fashioned tale of a couple. The crude problems of the hero appear as fillers to compensate for the effect of conflict.
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'Padayottam' is a finely crafted hilarious ride of a group of goons and their follies. It's delightful to watch the evolvement of a comic entertainer from a slender tale with the aid of a refreshing treatment.
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