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Narayaneente Moonnaanmakkal 2024
Narayaneente Moonnaanmakkal is a film that stands out for its remarkable restraint, evident in its storytelling, cinematography, and direction. Sharan Venugopal, who helms both the script and direction, avoids dramatic excess, instead crafting an understated narrative that relies on well-developed characters to convey its emotional weight.
Rather than centering on a major event, the film subtly explores deep-seated family tensions through its characters. The three brothers—Vishwanathan (Alencier Lay Lopez), Sethu (Joju George), and Bhaskar (Suraj Venjaramoodu)—share a complex history, with…
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Empuraan 2025
Creating a sequel is no easy task, especially when the original film’s success was largely due to its unique appeal and carefully crafted storytelling. This challenge intensifies when the first installment becomes a beloved classic, with its writing taking center stage. In the case of Lucifer (2019), Prithviraj Sukumaran’s directorial debut, the film’s allure stemmed from its fresh visual style, complex writing, and a strong cast, with Mohanlal’s larger-than-life presence as the iconic character Khureshi Ab’raam anchoring the film. However,…
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Emergency 2025
The film is a poorly executed musical that left me questioning its very existence. While propaganda films typically serve to promote a specific agenda and biopics aim to portray the life of a prominent figure, this movie fails on both fronts, carving out a niche for itself as a significant misstep in cinema. I approached it with low expectations, but even those were surpassed by the sheer incompetence of what I witnessed.
For much of the film, I genuinely believed…
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Dragon 2025
Dragon is a compelling film crafted that offers a fresh and thought-provoking perspective on the struggles faced by young people in their school and college years. The movie explores the challenges of balancing personal desires, academic pressures, and societal expectations, delving into the crucial decisions that shape the paths of adolescence. With its insightful narrative, Dragon emphasizes the importance of focus, determination, and moral integrity, encouraging viewers to reflect on the impact of their choices on their future.
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