Vaashi has an interesting approach to courtroom drama that respects the intelligence of the viewer, handles a sensitive issue deftly, and does not hurt our sentiments. The makers do not quite treat the courtroom drama with enough seriousness, but the drama is engaging.
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The story is simple, but the pleasure of watching the film stems from the brilliant atmosphere that the makers have created for it. With his cinematographer Manesh Madhavan and sound designer Ajayan Adat, Kabir creates a sense of dread that permeates the air that surrounds the characters.
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Lukose gives more importance to the revenge aspect than the love story in Paka, making the film more violent and intense. This also means that the audience thinks more about who will survive or escape as compared to whether the couple will be united at the end.
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The narrative of Kaduva does not do enough to strike a chord with the audience. A mass film usually works better when a hero's failure seems like our failure and his triumph appears to be our triumph. It is hardly the case here, as the writing is unoriginal.
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Innale Vare is a film by Jis Joy, a man known for so-called feel-good cinema. It is a departure from the films that Jis Joy usually makes with positive vibes. Here, what you mostly see is a thriller with a hostage situation.
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Dear Friend has a lived-in world and a close-knit group you want to be part of. The treatment of the film is so good that it makes us want to eavesdrop on the conversations between its characters. The treatment feels authentic, and the performances are wonderful.
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Kuttavum Shikshayum is a realistic police procedural drama about a group of cops who go to North India to catch some jewelry store thieves. Rajeev Ravi, his cinematographer Suresh Rajan as well as writers Sibi Thomas and Sreejith Divakaran make the audience walk the same path as these officers.
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Director Abhijit Joseph marks a confident first-time outing with the slick, stylish and wildly entertaining John Luther. The movie may have a slightly generic plot but has exciting action and good performances.
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Jeethu Joseph's 12th Man is short on thrills and nail-biting moments. This is not to say that the movie is bad or unwatchable, though. It has some good performances and an intriguing plot.
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Jo and Jo has a great sense of how teenagers talk. It is a simple, small film about petty fights between a brother and sister that escalate into a bigger problem. It does not have much conflict but has relatable and engaging content.
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Ratheena PT's Puzhu could be a more thrilling film, but it keeps its cards too close to its chest. Nevertheless, the film is an admirable exploration of caste bias in Kerala with great casting and a splendid performance from Mammootty.
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K Madhu's CBI 5 keeps its secrets hidden from the audience until it surprises them with a big reveal. It is a mostly-engaging suspense film with some cliches, many coincidences, an unmistakable Mammootty character, and a killer twist.
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