O2
Like a GPS navigation system, the writing in O2 makes it so obvious which way the plot is heading, and after all the twists and turns, it is easy to understand where it will go.
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Like a GPS navigation system, the writing in O2 makes it so obvious which way the plot is heading, and after all the twists and turns, it is easy to understand where it will go.
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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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Lokesh Kanagaraj's Vikram may be a bit derivative but works as a piece of pure spectacle. The action, acting, direction and music all make it a good time at the movies.
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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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The movie is more of a confrontation between misinformation, half-truth and truth. It also works as a deep dive into our collective consciousness.
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As with most Hindi films about cricket, Jersey has its fair share of issues. It also does not quite meet its full potential. Nevertheless, it is an engaging watch thanks to the cricket bits, the performances and the music.
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