It's amazing how kind Shivada's character in the movie is to the creeps in her life. Such women exist, but this is more a case of bad writing than art imitating life. This aspect of the writing becomes apparent in the way the film treats its male protagonist.
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The film needs a bit more dramatic tension but benefits from some splendind performances, especially Manoj Bajpayee who delivers an acting masterclass.
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The premise of Charles Enterprises is interesting, and the movie is reasonably engaging if not wholly entertaining. There are multiple blind people here. Ravi (Balu Varghese) has partial blindness at night, whereas his family has blind faith in the power of the almighty.
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The writing is not particularly remarkable in Kathal, but the film is consistently engaging and entertaining. Its highlight is the hilarious performances from a group of outstanding performers, most notably Rajpal Yadav, Sanya Malhotra, and Brijendra Kala.
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The pacing dips considerably in the second half, and the movie labors its way to a fairly predictable conclusion. The makers initiate an interesting discussion on whether we should value family emotions or stick to the rules, but they do not build on it.
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Pookkaalam has some important things to say about old age and marital relationships. Its writer-director Ganesh Raj handles the main issue in Pookkaalam maturely, but the film doesn't work due to its generic writing.
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Vichithram has themes with hidden implications, like caged rabbits and a butterfly in a glass. Writers Vineeth Jose and Nikhil Raveendran cleverly work these themes into the script, while the background music and visual film-making add to the eerie atmospherics of the film.
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Unless you are a firm believer in Christianity with a penchant for TV serials, Enthadaa Saji may not appeal to you. The conflicts in the movie are as simple as an enthada (what's it?), and their resolutions are as uninteresting as an onnullya (it's nothing).
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There are near Shakespearean-level themes for us to enjoy in PS: II. It is not the spectacle that scores here, but rather the storytelling. That said, Ravi Varman uses color and light so well that even otherwise ordinary moments pop with extravagance.
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Jude Anthany Joseph and his team of technicians transcend the genre with a disaster film told with great finesse.
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'Pachuvum Athbutha Vilakkum' is a meandering film with some cliches and a lengthy running time. It keeps introducing a new subplot within the already-existing story even in the second and third quarters. Nevertheless, some good performances make it just about watchable.
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Aashiq Abu's faithful remake of "Bhargavi Nilayam" requires patient viewing and has some flaws. Nevertheless, it is watchable for the filmmaking and mostly excellent acting. To give Aashiq credit where credit is due, his film makes us want to rewatch the 1964 classic and appreciate it a little more.
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