The whole action in 'Gemini' is marred by the careless execution of a novel theme. An overall paucity of creativity hinders the movie from becoming a highly motivational film. Thus the good intention of the movie strikes only in parts.
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Ranjan Pramod deserves applause for transforming a tenuous story into a diligently-conceived film. It shows how perfect scenes rooted in reality can negate the absence of a proper plot. You have to give up your efforts to comb through the protracted scenes for twists because the result that ensues is satisfying.
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Besides exposing the flaws in a trivial plot, the film is full of sound and fury that evoke yawn as well as disgust. The events in this action movie leave the audience perplxed thanks to the slipshod narration by a creatively tiring filmmaker. In short, 'Sathya' turns out to be a largely forgettable film in Jayaram's career.
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The message is clear in 'Sakhavu' but the problem lies in the protracted drama that is predictable owing to the trite story of exploitation and revolution. As the story is in the backdrop of the Communist party's growth, there are oodles of moments that make comrades go gung-ho. Meanwhile, the detachment gets wider for a movie buff.
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The aimless and meandering script of 'Puthen Panam' gives the impression that Ranjith seems to be stuck in a groove. He chases the current issues and squeezes them into a cinematic template without going to the extent of carving out a better creative output. This drawback persistently lurks in his recent films and 'Puthen Panam' ramps up that notion.
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'1971 Beyond Borders' has all the traits of Major Ravi's 'army films'. This war drama is an emotional tribute of a patriotic soldier-turned-filmmaker to all jawans who lost their lives for their motherland.
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Unlike Dileep's typical potboilers, 'Georgettan's Pooram' has less froth in its substance. Unfortunately, once the director revives the 'superhero image,' all the gimmicks begin to tumble and the tale ends as you expect.
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'Kamboji' scores well musically, but it's amateurish and crude narration take the film nowhere. The whole package in this emotional drama is enough to test your patience.
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In 'The Great Father' when the content is dominated by heroism, you trip into the realm of make-belief. The film could have avoided the trite route to present the father as great; instead more focus could have been given to the screenplay.
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'Take Off' is a highly engaging and meticulously crafted film. The experience it permeates is effusive as well as unique. Kudos to the directorial brilliance that ensures a smooth take off.
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'Honey Bee 2' fizzles out mainly due to its shoddy screenplay and this celebration provides a bitter taste.
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'C/o Saira Banu' doesn't offer any novelty in narration as it drives home a message. Despite it's share of drawbacks, the film is a decent attempt from a debutant director.
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