'Dhoom 3' - Big Disappointment

This time 'Dhoom 3' the third level has become booming the business in Box Office. We were more eager to watch this third instalment because 'its an Aamir khan film' and It will work well in his perfectionism. But the creators have lost the prequels' (Dhoom & Dhoom 2) seriousness. The film is made with walloping budget than ever and It is the first IMAX format movie in Bollywood. Dhoom will break the previous records in Box-office in the facts of its prequels and majorly the Star 'Aamir khan'. Dhoom 3 isn't live up the anticipations.

Story

Samir (Aamir Khan) is a circus acrobat, magician and owner of 'The Great Indian Circus'. He robs the money from the branches of 'Western Bank of Chicago' and the cops cannot trap him. The cops brought two eminent police officers Jai (Abhisek Bachan) and Ali (Uday Chopra) from India to catch Samir. What is his aim to rob only the branches of Western Bank and How do Jai and Ali trap him ?     

Movie outlook 

• 'Dhoom 3' is improvised the story that the hero's revenge upon his enemy and flawlessly made it without any paces and thrills. 
• Some bores & negatives:- The thief's gadgetry of bike scenes, funny Introduction scene of the characters Jai and Ali, Insignificant heroine role of Kathrina kaif etc. The 'suspense' (interval related scene) would be predictable even it is executed well. The first segment 'Dhoom' is fabulous and the second is just OK only it saved by Hrithik roshan's charisma. But the 3rd level is made with funny stuffs like mindless, spotless action and clueless thoughts 
• 'Dhoom 3' the concept just inspires the movie of Christopher Nolan 'The Prestige' and the story possess some similarity of Malayalam movies 'Robin Hood', 'Crazy Gopalan' and Tamil Movie 'Villain'.

Acting                                                          

• Me too disappointed in Aamir khan's acting. Nothing expect any specials from him.         
• Abhisek bachan and Uday Chopra, their roles are cut down to minor roles. 
• Kathrina Kaif is just an 'eye candy'.  

Technicality

• Vijay Krishna Acharya's making style is the big let down. I find faults mainly the silly script and the direction nothing offers any required pace and thrills. 
• The few things are positives; Cinematography, Cg, Vfx, Dance Choreography and Songs (much much better than Dhoom 2).

Grade:   Silly Blast

Rating:  2.5 / 5

'Biriyani' - 'The Diet' isn't Satisfactory

You will expect that the director Venkat Prabhu adds some special taste buds in his new movie 'Biriyani'. But he completely lost his chance because he did an usual thriller flick and nothing specials have in it. The film isn't interesting and It will be a disappointment for you. Karthi is the 'protagonist' in 'Biriyani' and the director's brother cum actor Premji Amaran is handling the companion role of hero. The film was released on 20/12/2013 and the opinions are not favourable.

Story

Sugan (Karthi) is a playboy and Parasuram (Premji Amaran) are soul mates and they are working in the same company. They are invited to attend the party of Varadarajan (Nassar) who is a big industrialist. While Sugan and Parasu returning, they meet a beautiful lady and accidentally she wants a lift to her living place at hotel and she invites them to her room. They spend whole the night in her room. In the next morning, Sugan wakes up and surprisingly sees that Varadarajan is murdered in that room and the lady is missing. Sugan and Parasu 

are trapped in the Murder of Varadarajan. See how they reveal the case.   

Movie Outlook

• The movie starts with a pace of entertainment but later it fails to keep up. Biriyani is boring and indigestible even at prominent parts. The 'meal' is flavoured with usual masala of Venkat prabhu's style and ends with a predictable suspense. 'Biriyani' misses its taste.
• In the first half sequences have some 'comic numbers' of Karthi and Premji Amaran, which leads to the main element of the subject and then the movie lacks the thrills. The main negative is Venkat prabhu adds more needless scenes which create the feel of complications. The Anticlimax and Climax: is poor.

Acting

• Karthi again enacted with his usual gestures and his 'Playboyish' look is good.
• Premji Amaran is in his regular stocks (specially the dialogues ''enna kodumai sir ithu'', ''evalavo pannito ithu pannamattoma'' etc.). 'Karthi - Premji Amaran', their 'screen chemistry' is well
• Others 'acting'; just ok.
• The special appearances of director's buddies, actors Aravind, Jai, Vaibhav etc. aren't impressive.  

Technicality

• Venkat Prabhu's direction is at his fixed styles and the 'diet' isn't satisfactory. 
• The technical sides; Sakthi Saravanan's shots and Cg works are strong benefits.
• The film is the 100th musical of Yuvan Shankar Raja and he composed some ordinary tunes for 'Biriyani'.

Grade:   Tasteless Biriyani
Rating:   2.3 / 5

'Drishyam' - Phenomenal Magic

'Drishyam' becomes as a phenomenal movie within 2.40 hrs.of its screening and you wont take your eyes from beginning to last scene. It is another awesome venture from the director Jeethu Joseph after the film 'Memories'. Mohanlal, Meena, Ansiba and Esther playing the prominent roles in this film. Drishyam released yesterday (19/12/2013) and it garnered Positive opinions

Story

Georgekutty (Mohanlal) a local cable network owner and he is an ardent lover of movies. He happily lives with his wife Rani (Meena) and their two children (Ansiba and Esther). While they are living comfortably, an ill-mannered boy, Varun (Roshan) enter in the course of their life. See what happens then ?

Movie Outlook

• I haven't seen such a Story ever before and its 'Unique' sequences which create an intense mood of tension. 
• In the first half ; the moments of 40 min. are usual and the resting sequences of 2 hr. creates curiosities and you will hold your seats by the striking visuals.
• Nothing more to say, watch the experience.

Acting

• Mohanlal performed splendidly as his role 'Georgekutty'. He again kept the title 'the Complete actor'
• Meena as the 'wife's role of Mohanlal's character and the 'children roles' of Ansiba and Esther are appreciable.
• Kalabhavan Shajon is good in his first negative role as 'Sahadevan'.
• Others Asha Sharath, Sidique, Roshan, Irshad, Kozhikode Narayanan Nair etc. are good and apt.

Technicality

• Director Jeethu Joseph marked another milestone in his career and also in this year 2013 after 'Memories'. His writing skill is remarkable because the suspense isn't predictable . He opening the experiment of 'Sound Scripting' in Drishyam as favourably.
• Sujith Vasudev's visuals are noticeable and it neatly trimmed by Ayoob Khan's edit as well.
• Anil Johnson's Bg scores is sync with the required standard of 'Drishyam'.

Grade:   Marvellous
Rating:  4 / 5

Dear Friends,
'The Christmas Feast' is ready : the much awaited movies, are all set to release.

'Drishyam'  ( released today 19/12/2013)

'Ezhu Sundararathrikal' (release day : 20/12/2013)

'Oru Indian Pranayakatha' (release day : 20/12/2013)

'Biriyani' (release day : 20/12/2013)

'Vedivazhipaadu' - 'Genuine Experiment'

'Vedivazhipaadu', thematically works well as the worth of family & marital affairs. But the family viewers do not get into the theatres in the fact of several 'mute & beep dialogues and some adultery contents'. In my view, the movie is a genuine experiment and don't try to put on severe criticism. Before release, it created some set-tos and it finally got an 'A' certification. The film released with Tag line that 'Watch it with Bravely' and that's also my opinion or 'Watch it with Friends'. 

Story

The three friends Sanjay (Saiju Kurup), Rahul (Murali Gopy) and Pradeep (Sreejith Ravi) decide to celebrate with alcohol and a hired woman (Anumol) while their wives are out to participating in the 'Attukal Pongala Festival'. That day, they faces many problems which leads them to realise...... ?

Movie Outlook

• The story is quite interesting and the sequences are tightly followed except the  'End scene' and the extramarital scenes of 'Indrajith and Mythili' roles which feels lagging ( I didn't like that). The young viewers have nothing to feel vulgar which shows with genuine fun. Unfortunately the family do not accept it.
• The characters' dialogues and activities are seems real. 

Acting

• The three characters,  Murali Gopy, Saiju Kurup and Sreejith Ravi; do wonderful jobs. Especially Saiju Kurup who makes a lot of jokes.
• The new actor Ashvin Mathew gives noteworthy performance. 
• Only the actresses Anusree and Anumol have to do something in the film.
• Indrajith' s role isn't impressive.

Technicality

• Writer & Director Shambu Purushothaman could have to care about the flow of his making style. The film is somewhere lagging. And he could have avoid the intellectual sides in screenplay.
• Shehnad's frames is appealing. (Specially the shots of 'Pongala Festival')
• Edit by Prajeesh Prabhakar could have been better.
• Bg scores of Bijipal, is obnoxious.

Grade:    Enjoy with brave  
Rating:   3 / 5

'Punyalan Agarbattis' - A very little fragrance

Even though the topic is impressive, 'Punyalan Agarbattis' the movie has nothing special in its narrative methods. The movie's story is focused in a young entrepreneur who faces many difficulties to run his business. It resembles 90's Malayalam movies 'Midhunam', 'Vellanakalude Naadu' & 'Varavelppu'. Ranjith Shankar directed the film and Jayasurya playing the protagonist role. 'Punyalan Agarbattis' is an average film.

Story

Joy Thakkolkaran (Jayasurya) is an innovative young businessman whose venture is to manufacturing agarbattis from elephant dung. While he was running his business he faces many troubles like social issues. See how he overcame the difficulties.

Movie Outlook

• Only the business venture is impressive that 'Agarbattis manufacturing from elephant dung' and the dialects of 'Thrissur' language. It will attract you to watch this film. But the entrepreneur's problems is nothing new.
• The First and Second half run with the same pace. But some scenes are lagging.
• The film exaggerates the moral issues. So the Satire is excessive. 

Acting

• Jayasurya's acting has nothing special in his gestures. He again speeches 'Trissur language' like his previous film 'Gangs Of Vadakkumnathan', a segment of 'D Company'.
• Sreejith Ravi impressively did his role 'Abhayakumar'. 
• Sunil Sugatha's 'justice role' also good. 
• Others have ordinary performances.

Technicality

• In brief, Ranjith Shankar's direction isn't satisfactory.
• Sujith Vasudev took apt shots for the scenes.
• The Music director is Bijipal: Only the Music is good especially the theme song, but the Bg score is mediocre.

 Grade:   This 'Agarbattis' have a very little fragrance.

Rating:   2.9 / 5

'Oru Indian Pranayakatha' - Sathyan Anthikaadu again

The Master of the Family Movies, Sathyan Anthikaad is working with notable actor in new generation, Fahad Fazil in the movie 'Oru Indian Pranayakatha'. Actress Amala Paul is the heroine of Fahad and the film is scripted by Dr.Iqbal Kuttippuram. The viewers are eagerly awaiting to watch this movie and it will be this 'Christmas' release.

Specials

• 'Oru Indian Pranayakatha' which has a certain changes in Sathyan Anthikaad's modus operandi. Sathyan has directed many films of famous scriptwriters Sreenivasan, Lohithadas, Regunath Paleri etc.. For the last five years Sathyan wrote the screenplay himself  for his films ie 'Rasathanthram' (2006), 'Vinodayathra' (2007), 'Innathe Chinthavishayam' (2008), Bhagyadevatha (2009), 'Katha Thudarunnu' (2010) and 'Snehaveedu' (2011). In 2012, the change again happened that he directed the movie 'Puthiya Theerangal' written by Benny.P.Nayarambalam.

• Now in his latest movie 'Oru Indian Pranayakatha', written by Dr.Iqbal Kuttippuram who has scripted a number of memorable films 'Niram', 'Gramaphone', 'Arabikkatha', 'Swapnakoodu' etc.

• Innocent is one of the common artists in Sathyan's films and also he playing a special role.
• Music Director Vidyasagar is roped in this Sathyan's film for the first time. He replacing 'Music Maestro' Illayaraja who has been working with the director in his recent films for 10 years.
• Amala Paul is playing the heroine role after 'Run Baby Run', the biggest hit in 2012.
• The movie's shoot is completed in Kottayam.

'Vedivazhipaadu' - released today (12/12/2013)

Editor cum Director Arunkumar Aravind launched his production banner 'Karmayug Films' and the banner's first film is 'Vedivazhipaadu'. It is directed by debut Shambu Purushothaman and the movie's actors are Indrajith, Murali Gopy, Saiju Kurup, Sreejith Ravi, Anusree, Mythili etc. It released today (12/12/2013).

Specials

• Arunkumar Aravind who entered in film industry as an Editor and 'Cocktail' is the first directorial movie of him. He made remarkable films 'Ee Adutha Kaalathu' and 'Left Right Left'. As a Producer, it is the first film of him.
• Indrajith and Murali Gopy again working in this Arunkumar's production venture. They are the lead actors in 'Ee Adutha Kaalathu' and 'Left Right Left' and some other actors Saiju Kurup, Mythili, Sreejith Ravi, Anusree etc. are also included in the film.
• The noted cameraman of 'Ee Adutha Kaalathu' and 'Left Right Left', Shehnad Jalal is handled the Camera of 'Vedivazhipaadu'. 
• The film's story happens in the backdrop of the famous 'Attunkal Pongala Festival day' and shows the difficulties of certain people.
• 'Vedivazhipaadu' created a controversy that the film hurt the religious beliefs and the censor board rejected certification and then the production team approached the revising committee. Finally the problems are solved and the film gets certification of exhibition.

'Another wonder Of Ezhu Sundararaathrikal'

'Ezhu Sudararaathrikal' marked a history that the movie is sold for a 'walloping record in Malayalam Satellite rights for 6.80 crores'. It broke the record of 'Kadal Kadannoru Maathukutty' which was sold for 5.75 crores. The movie bagged 'success' before release.

'Silence' - Review

Although the movie 'The Power Of Silence', keeps the mood of thrilling, never it has the influence of a Powerful script. 'Silence' is much inspired from the movie 'Cape Fear' (Robert de niro starrer) and some 'hidden Black mailing caller movies' and loosely mixed the movie 'Grandmaster which is Mohanlal starrer. The film is released 07/12/2013 and the viewers opinion isn't satisfactory.  

Story

Aravind Chandrasekhar (Mammootty), a well dedicated lawyer who is going to be appointed as Judge. One day he gets an anonymous call threatening him and the caller wants to play a game Hide and Seek. Aravind tries to find out that who is behind the game and what his motive is ?  

Movie Outlook

• The story is inspired from 'Cape Fear' and the situations are created from some 'hidden blackmailing caller' films (Like 'When a stranger calls', 'Phone Booth' etc). I felt silly that the moments just created for some stylish shots 'The car chase, Interval related sequences (These scenes are just to fill up the first half) and the second half narrates to reveal its reason, but what is intended? .The hide and seek game of Caller and the hero trying to solve the case' is like the theme of 'Grandmaster' (instead of 'Calls' it was letters) 
• The Movie is just created for some thrilling shots (Underwater fight, Car chase etc.)
• If the movie have a well planned script, it would be good.

Acting

• Mammotty is only the actor who holds the responsibility to hide the movie's faults. He is fully justified to the role 'Aravind Chandrasekhar'.The movie is his role focused.
• Others acting: Just okay, nothing much to say

Technicality

• Director V.K.Prakash just brings out some 'stylish making' before the viewers.
• Y.V.Rajesh's script could have been planned.
• The Camera by Manoj Katoi and Edit by Mahesh Narayanan are specially mentioned.

Grade:   'The Weak of Script'

Rating:  2.5 / 5

'Drishyam' - Visuals can be deceiving...

'Memories' is one of the tremendous hit in this year from the writer cum director Jeethu Joseph, whose new movie 'Drishyam' is completed and the release is confirmed in this Christmas. Drishyam is a family drama genre and 'the complete actor' Mohanlal is the hero and it is produced by Antony Perumbavoor in his own banner 'Aashirvaad Cinemas'. Meena, Sidique, Kalabhavan Shajon, Aasha Sharath, Ansiba, Esthar etc. are handling the crucial roles along with Mohanlal.

Specials

• Jeethu Joseph made challenging subjects within few years in Malayalam industry and the films were appreciable in his career. He join hands firstly with Mohanlal through this film

Antony Perumbavoor, Jeethu Joseph and Mohanlal

• Actress Meena is pairing up with Mohanlal and she handling the wife's role of Mohanlal's character. The hit pair have bagged many claps in their previous movies 'Varnapakittu', 'Mr.Brahmachari', 'Naaturaajavu', 'Udayananu Tharam' and 'Chandrolsavam'.

Mohanlal and Meena

• Jeethu Joseph is introducing 'Sound Script' method through this movie to the Malayalam film industry. 
• Sujith Vasudev is the cinematographer of Drishyam and this is the second time Sujith vasudev and Jeethu Joseph combining together. He captured the visuals of  'Memories'. 
• The Music is composed by Anil Johnson who did the Bg scores of  'Memories'.  
• Jeethu Joseph's wife Linda Jeethu is also working as the Costume designer in this movie after  'Memories'.

Linda Jeethu

• Drishyam's shoot is completed mostly in Thodupuzha.

'Ezhu Sundararaathrikal' - wonder of 7

'Ezhu Sundararathrikal'  (7 beautiful Nights) is ready to be released in this Christmas:- which is from the team Actor Dileep - Director Lal Jose. Writer James Albert is the script writer of this movie which has an ensemble cast including Harisree Ashokan. Murali Gopy, Tini Tom, Sekhar menon, Rima Kallingal, Parvathi Nambiar etc. 

Specials

• 'Ezhu Sundara raathrikal' is the 7th film of the team, 'Lal Jose and Dileep'  after their last movie was 'Spanish Masala' in 2011. The combo made a number of hit movies, 'Meesha Madhavan', 'Chandranudikkunna Dikkil',  'Chaandupottu', 'Rasigan', 'Mulla'.

Laljose and Dileep

• Writer James Albert's first movie was 'Classmates' which was also directed by Lal Jose and the movie was one of the biggest hits in 2006. The writer and the director are joining together after a long gap of 7 years.
• Actor Murali Gopy entered in Malayalam film industry as a script writer through 'Laljose - Dileep' movie 'Rasigan'. This is the second film of him with Laljose.
• Rima Kallingal and debut Actress Parvathi Nambiar are pairing up with Dileep.

 actress Parvathi Nambiar

• The film features the story of a young ad film maker who host his bachelor party in the seven days before wedding.
• The film is produced by 'Small town cinema' of the trio team Ratheesh Ambat, Prakash Varma and Jerry John Kallat. Ratheesh Ambat and Prakash Varma are the famous ad film makers.
• Pradeesh Varma is the cinematographer and Laljose's long time buddy Ranjan Abraham is the Editor of this film.
• Rafeeq Ahmed pens the lyrics and Prasanth Pillai composing the tunes of this film.

The technical crew

Nadan - 'Could have been portrayed well'

After the classy movie 'Celluloid', director Kamal's new venture 'Nadan', portraying some straits of drama profession in current society. But the film is not live up to the expectations. Nadan is an average one and it could have been portrayed well. Jayaram did the protagonist role 'Devadas' along with others; K.P.A.C Lalitha, Chembil Ashokan, Joy Mathew, Ramya Nambeeshan, Sajitha Madathil etc.

Story

Devadas (Jayaram), a theatre performer who runs a troupe named 'Sargavedi'. He inherited the drama profession from his grandfather Ochira Pappukutty and his father Bharathan. Devadas leads the troupe with a few permanent artists and they faces many struggles. The movie intends to show the struggles and junctures of Drama profession in the new generation.  

Movie Outlook

• Story is predictable even at parts, which may break the twine of entertainment
• The first half is okay, but the second half (specially the flashback scenes) is lagging and more stretched.
• I feel that the scenes created just to prove the acting excellence of actors

Acting

• Jayaram performed good in his character 'Devadas'.
• K.P.A.C Laitha again proved her calibre in emotional moments through her role. She made a notable one in her career.
• Others are fully justified to their roles. nothing much to say about the performance sides.

Technicality

• Director Kamal could have been made better. 
• S.Sureshbabu' s script just okay 
• Ouseppachan's tunes created a glorious mood in the drama industry and he did well.
• Art direction of Suresh Kollam is noteworthy.

Grade  :   Just good
Rating  :  2.9 / 5