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7/10
Very unique, visually stunning, fun-filled, feel good film!
thevaliant-y15 January 2016
There were way too many reasons to watch this film on the first day. Darling Fahad, Abi Varghese, George ichayan, Girigiri, Rincy chechi and the one super awesome trailer it has got! The film was quite entertaining, natural in its own way, very engaging, fun filled and very very unique. The film reminded me of Wes Anderson films in its framing, sets and all. But Abi created his own style with his debut feature itself, a style which Malayalam cinema has never seen before.

The film was very fresh in its way of story telling too. Every scene was picture perfect with apt dialogues and controlled performances by almost every actor who showed up. Vijay Raaz did a commendable job. So did Vinay Forrt. Sanju Sivram and Tovino Thomas though their screen time were less, did what is needed for the film. Iswarya Menon was very adorable on screen. George ichayan's mass intro had Akkara Kazhchakal background score to accompany (goosebumps). His comfort in working with Abi and team was evident as he was in really good form. Nandu as DP Pallickal's father excelled as usual. The only flaw the film had was its not-so-convincing climax. After getting a super cool start and a super awesome progress till midway, the film somehow didn't quite excite me with its climax. But that's nothing compared to the hardwork Abi and his team has put to make the film this special and it has paid off really well. The artwork, costumes by Monica Mayorga, frames by Lukasz Pruchink and the music and score by Jakes Bejoy all complemented the film well. The song in Raag Jog was really good. Some of the props and quotes the director used in some shots shows his brilliance. Abi is here to stay! :)

Now the only thing left to mention is the most important thing. The biggest plus of Monsoon Mangoes. Do I need to say?? Fahad was beyond extraordinary on screen. Some of the expressions he did were just, I'm sorry I'm out of words! Monsoon Mangoes is another evidence of the impeccable comedy timing this man has got. He'll go places and will take Malayalam cinema to heights. I hope more fresh and unique projects come to you.

Don't set the destination, Let the destination find you! :)
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8/10
No prophet is accepted in his home town
muraliword20 July 2016
However good an engineer you are, your construction will topple down if its foundation is rooted in wrong ground...Abi varghese's work is highly artistic, beautiful and experimental...the only mistake he made is that, his movie speaks malayalam! Sir, please make your next movie in German, french, korean, Chinese or at least English...and change your name, like, rudoshkicshovisky boleradowschotch or something like this...then these great reviewers will rate you 10/10...kerala is a place where things which i don't even want to address using the sacred word CINEMA, like PREMAM and HAPPY WEDDING are celebrated...when will our people evolve to this culture of enjoying true art forms?
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8/10
Beautiful movie
ashmath-ali12 September 2018
Beautifully made, unique movie, fine actors and amazing photography, location, lots of comedy and thought provoking. Good movie with good story and great acting.
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10/10
Fantastic
sohail_imran7 May 2016
This is absolutely brilliant!... a refreshing change from the usual crappy Indian movie story lines. Camera-work, script, cast..everything fits in so nicely.

No usual unrealistic romance.. ear-shattering weird music.. just a pure simple story narrated with the help of some real-life characters. the soundtrack is pleasing to the ears too for once.

Fahad Fazil has done brilliantly. I'd definitely buy a DVD for this. Add it to the list of movies that can be re-watched over and over again

Don't set a destination - let the destination find you. Don't watch this movie with the usual expectations, let the movie find you.
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9/10
great work
sukonnassm20 July 2017
This is a great content! Kudos to the maker. I loved this project very much. The title itself is so heart touching that I watched this as soon as I can. The project is so touching that it can melt each and everyone. very innovative work. I will be waiting for more works like this. good luck and cheers!
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7/10
Above Average
nebinjohns11 August 2021
Monsoon mangoes portrays the fact that saying cinema is not life... But life is an cinema. It's a simple dramatic movie that has wonderful choreography & music department. Fahad Faasil's character is one of his best. It's also a self motivating movie....
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1/10
Piece of Rubbish
friezashallrule20 January 2016
Its a complete waste of time!!! Why did they even make the movie?? piece of garbage! nothing substantial or entertaining!!

God awful actors and no script!!

Some crappy feel good attempt at the end to placate watchers!!

There is no story. They roped in some random guy to show something about films. Then tries to justify everything by saying stuff like Films are not life, even if we think it is blah blah blah!!

There isn't even a female lead even though they say there is!!!!! And there are two song sequences: One is plain rubbish the second doesn't even contribute to the story!
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10/10
Interesting
timileyin-1724225 July 2017
Wow, this is such an interesting movie to watch. i was fixated on the movie the whole time.. the way the movie went was amazing i couldn't but hel myself i had to re watch and rewatch over and over again.. then invited a couple of friends over too to rewatch this wonderful movie...its a must see.
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10/10
A lesson to people who has passion with no talent on film making.
vijayirudhayaraj2 October 2017
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Its a classic !!

I was expecting a different film from the beginning, say like he will become a big film maker and it is gonna be a motivating film for all film makers. But Director has got other ideas, this movie is not about DP or about Prem kumar as he says in the movie. it is about people who chase their dreams without talent to accomplish it.

The tricky part of making this film is the director has to say a journey of few characters which has got nothing interesting other the how those characters feel about themselves.

Well done Abi and team
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10/10
Addictive !!!!! awesome........................
aamirhujaifa17 January 2018
Usually I dont provide any comments or review online portal. After viewing this i become too pleasure . Its outstanding . I requesting all to buy DVD for this one. Its give you much pleasure more than you deserve .............
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10/10
best movie
lawallekan5 January 2018
I love this movies its very good. they act very well
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9/10
Mind Blowing Movie
mahmodulhasan-451539 August 2017
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This is a mind blowing move. I thin every one should show the movie. where you can learn basic i prefer this movie i will suggest you to see this movie. This movies history is very heard touching. on this movie bear many guide lien for every people. This movie is so existed and quriouse
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10/10
Excellent projects
kbuzzalbd9 August 2017
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This is really amusing. I loved this project very much. The title itself is so heart touching that I watched this as soon as I can. The project is so touching that it can melt each and everyone. very innovative work. I will be waiting for more works like this. good luck and cheers!
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