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Vikram Vedha (2017)
What a movie!
Released in 2017. The times when an exceptional movie finally comes out, god it's such a joy to watch! Actors par excellence, directed by Gayatri, Pushkar. Music is also so captivating, by Sam C. S. Loved the story, how gang war breaks out with Vedha being the head at one end, and a special unit is formed to tackle this gang. And they are working by killing the criminals in encounters. How Vedha unfolds his story each time making Vikram answer the questions, and finally Vikram arrives at an unexpected answer for the whole incident. Absolutely enjoyed the movie, the splendid acting, and the theme music.
Pulimada (2023)
Good acting
Honestly that's all there is to say. Directed by AK Sajan. Story is of a police officer who lives in the middle of the jungle in a house made by his father. He's shown to be a loner who questions his sanity as his mother was chained up as a mad person. First few moments are his marriage not happening after engagement, he has his criteria for the woman he wants to marry also, don't work, use the bathroom outside etc. In the forest! He becomes unhinged when she doesn't show up for the wedding, and that's when Mahishmathi comes like a beautiful butterfly.. and he loses all control that night. There is also a tiger strolling around. The ending honestly was very predicable. Everyone acted well, that's one good think about this movie.
Leo (2023)
Supposed to be bad ass
Directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj..this movie is 95 Percent fight (starts to get pretty tiring) and 5 percent story. Of a coffee shop owner Parthiban who is living a peaceful life with his beautiful family. But circumstances make him kill a gang of thieves, and brings him to the limelight.. of drug dealers who think he is Leo.. Leo who was a crucial member of the drug racket, who destroyed everything when life if his twin sister was threatened by his father's superstition that killing one of them will flourish the business. Sanjay Dutt is really good and also Mathew Thomas as Parthiban's son is fantastic. One time watch.
Kannur Squad (2023)
Mammootty charm
Phenomenal movie, mammootty is just irreplaceable. His persona.. and natural charm and grace and acting.. loved it. Story of the Kannur squad.. group of brilliant police officers who solve few crimes, the extends to which they go to chase the criminals after finding them. The longest case is of the murder of a rich Muslim guy, with his entire family being attacked. The smartness with which the criminals were identified, and then finally traced.. and caught at the Nepal border. Absolutely love the music of mammotty's movies.. just glad that mammootty is delivering high standard movies even now..
Pippa (2023)
Bangladesh is born
This is a history awakening.. the atrocities west Pakistan was doing to East Pakistan which is now Bangladesh. How India could not stand the atrocity being doing there, was giving refuge to the Bangladeshis till we decided to fight the war with them. Our brave Indian Army. The film is based on the life of Captain Balram Singh Mehta of India's 45 Cavalry regiment who fought the war leading his team with PT-76 amphibious tank. And his siblings are also deep in the war. Priyanshu Painyuli as Balram's brother was amazing. Movie is directed by Raja Krishna Menon. Must watch for everyone to be aware of this history.
Tony (2018)
Good watch
This is a good watch with a lot of new actors. They all did well. Story is of 4 psychology students coming up with a unique final year project idea, to interview and analyze a serial killer. They do this by getting recordings from a church confession. And then meets the guy. And things twist around in their lives. The serial killer decides to give them practical lessons, ending up with things getting way too practical. One of the guy regretted being in the group from the very beginning, and he is almost taken as the underdog when things fall apart, as he's an orphan. But even orphans have guardian angels.
Jawan (2023)
Shah Rukh entertainment.. and this time you'll notice the Villain
It's a pure entertainer, with some good message for India in general. One man with his army of girls set out to battle the injustice of India.. and in the process meets his father (Shah Rukh as double role) who was an army officer wrongfully accused and almost killed in the past... by... Kalee or Vijay Sethupathi. If Vijay Sethupathi is a new experience for Bollywood it's gonna be a wake up call, as he's just amazing. His spontaneous one liner comedies, his flawless acting. Nayanthara is ok, Deepika is amazing. His girl army actors were all amazing- Sanya Malhotra, Priyamani, Girija Oak, Lehar Khan and the hacker.. lots of action and pure entertainment..
Class of 83 (2020)
Average
This movie mainly made me realize Bobby Deol is worth watching. Story is of Bombay police against the gangsters. How he is a righteous policeman with skills, who is transferred as a punishment to a training area, and trains the bottom students to act against the system to bring the gangsters down. He is portrayed as someone who is married to his profession, so much so that his family feels ignored, though he is constantly haunted by his dead wife's memories. The movie overall is an ok watch, with an abrupt end once one policeman dies and everyone else takes revenge against the gangster. No songs or anything.
Ntikkakkakkoru Premondarnn (2023)
Authentic innocent love
Nyikakkoru premondarnu: by Adhil Maimoonath Asharaf. It's been a while since a beautiful innocent authentic love story has been filmed. And that's what this is. Sharaf u dheen as the calm collected Jimmikka, who is a vintage car collector wanting to start that business, is fantastic. And the chemistry between him and Bhavana is really good. Nice to see Bhavana again. The little girl Saniya Rafi as Mariyam will
grow on you as the film progresses. Story is how everyone wants Jimmy to get married, and he almost is on the verge of it, when he meets his childhood love. And that love story would steal your heart. And also the love story that unfolds when they meet again. Of course by now Bhavana has her own luggage, but those who are meant to be together are gonna be together.
2018 (2023)
Real tragedy
Jude Anthany Joseph has captured a real tragedy in this movie.. the 2018 floods that shook the state of Kerala. How in Aug 2018 due to extreme rainfall resulting in large scale flooding and more than 400 deaths. How our real heros, the fishermen, selflessly helped with rescuing people. The story of Tovino, an ex-military, who very selflessly helps some of the extremely needful people, and in the process at the end, tragically drowns. Part of me wants that side of the story rewritten, as it's sure to bring tears to anyone's eyes. The last scene where the village erects a monument in his name, and the people he rescued, the blind shopkeeper (Bhasi portrayed by Indrans), the mentally challenged kid and the other little girl whose pregnant mother was rescued with his help, is standing next to it paying their respect and grieving his death, is truly touching. This movie is India's official entry to Oscar, hope it wins it.
Reptile (2023)
Slow
Grant Singer's Reptile runs at a slow pace. Story I a real estate girl murdered. And investigation. There is a suspense where everyone seems deceitful except the main guy. Essentially story of drug laundering using real estate. Not really sure what the relevance of the snake skin was. Justin Timberlake and the detective Benevio Del Toro has acted really well. Last scene of catching the culprit was pretty cool. Overall I have to admit dozing off first time, and having to rewind again to see what happened. Can't understand some parts as well. Also is his mother part of it not sure. One time slow watch.
Antakshari (2022)
Motorcycle mania
Saiju Kurup has really done well in this serial killer movie directed by Vipin Das. Story of a serial killer borne when his mother was brutally raped and murdered in front of him, all because of his obsession for a motorcycle. There are some side stories of an anusive husband and a poor child getting raped for an ice lolly. So pretty disturbing in that sense. Overall good one time watch. The first part where the girl is flirting on the phone and clearly gets killed is nerve wracking. The idea of going with the victim's hobby and singing Anthakshari, in the case of Saiju Kurup, was pretty interesting.