There has been plenty of movies with film making as it's backdrop in the recent times. Many of them feature the unending struggles of protagonist to make it big at the Box Office, But Aneesh Upasana's 'Matinee' stands out for a more realistic treatment and its mature ending. Maqbool Salman appear as Najeeb, born to an orthodox Muslim family of Malabar region. His father Moosa Hajiar (Thalaivaasal Vijay) is a...
12:27:02 PM Dec 16, 2012
Actor Bala, when he was debuting as a director with the 'Hitlist', had shot the trailers of the movie in such a fine perfection that everyone smelled something fine and different in it. But going by the film, it remains that Bala must have now realized that creating a impressive trailer is not that difficult when compared to making a film, safe and consistent. A hotch -potch of many Hollywood...
06:39:01 PM Dec 15, 2012
After a string of flops down the lane, the latest Mammootty starer 'Face to Face' definitely exhibited promise till the mid way. Though a VM Vinu flick, the movie was devoid of any tear jerking sentiments till then, that worked out for the director years back. But as the movie was stepping on to the right tracks, came in the family story, that has catastrophically affected the chances of the...
07:07:35 PM Dec 05, 2012
After a short gap from his last 'Vadakkumnathan', director Shajool Kariyal is back to big screen with the movie 'Chettayees'. No comparisons here, as this seems to be a movie made in a shoe string budget, shot mostly in a flat to enliven the initiatives of a new production company floated by the lead artists and director. 'Chettayees' is all about the drinking habits of people of Kerala that has...
06:27:10 PM Dec 05, 2012
As director Shafi is also turning a co-producer with movie '101 Weddings', it is unfair of him to expect an experimentation here. All he is back to, is with a regular masala fare, that is packed with every ingredients that has the potential to sell big. Though with its share of plastic characters, '101 weddings' may end up as winner, if it gets adequate support from the family audience. A...
06:03:37 PM Dec 02, 2012
After two back to back hits in 'Second Show' and 'Ustad Hotel', young actor Dulqar Salman is in an experimental mode in his new movie 'Theevram'. Basically a revenge story, the differences in its narrative structure is the sole thing that generates an interest in an otherwise, dark, grim movie telling a simple, routine tale. Dulqar plays Harshavaradhan, an aspiring young music director in the movie. Living in a rented...
06:21:54 PM Nov 20, 2012
David Hume in one of his works states that 'the corruption of the best things produces the worst, has grown into a maxim and is commonly proved among other instances, by the pernicious effects of superstition and corruptions of true religion. 'Prabhuvinte Makkal' is coming for the debutante director Sajeeevan Anthikkad. With a bunch of freshers in its cast, the movie is a daring attempt as far as its content...
04:28:31 PM Nov 02, 2012
Laljose seems to be the leader of quality filmmakers in Malayalam cinema, enlivening the middle stream movies with his most lovable films. The latest to add to his list of bests is 'Ayaalum Njaanum Thammil', a terrific directorial which has an authentic stamp of his finesse of presentations. With a plot of coming of age of a careless junior doctor to a much popular medical practitioner, the movie is more...
06:42:33 PM Oct 23, 2012
When superstar Mammootty has jumped into movie production under his home banner of Playhouse for the movie 'Jawan of Vellimala', he has assured that he comes up with a superior plot and settings. Added to that, he has also brought in the fresh ideas from a debutant director Anoop Kannan. But what he missed big time is the fine screenplay that has the power to thread together the very interesting...
02:52:45 PM Oct 22, 2012
Senior director K Madhu is back with a fresher plot this time in 'Banking Hours 10 to 4'. The movie works much as a thriller and for its ability to hold the suspense till the very last minute. With a good premise and pacy narratives that unfolds in just 112 minutes, this Banking hours is worth your money, if you are not the type to dig large into the loopholes...
04:37:23 PM Oct 12, 2012
After a while director Sathyan Anthikkad is making a movie with younger stars in 'Puthiya Theerangal'. But the expectations are not met that much as the movie lacks much in it's narrative style, pacing and even in that vintage Sathyan patterns. A movie that could be easily cited as an average fare from the otherwise maker of hit movies, this 'Puthiya Theerangal', written by Benny P Nayarambalam appear half baked...
06:06:06 PM Oct 03, 2012
Beautifully tried to start a trend in Malayalam cinema by speaking in more bolder and open ways than ever before. Though the film was appreciated much, none of our filmmakers had the guts to contemplate the thoughts with similar flicks. But now the same team of V K P and Anoop Menon is getting bolder, taking and generating heat about unconcealed sexuality, discussing and reflecting thoughts that are generally considered...
05:49:55 PM Sep 25, 2012
No brainy entertainer here in Saji Surendran's 'Husbands in Goa'. Just think of the title, watch the posters and get ready with a story before you land up in the cinema halls. For your kind surprise or lack of it, you will find the makers sincerely following your plot without the slightest of the deviations. And if you can call this your cup of tea, then these husbands are sure...
05:29:35 PM Sep 25, 2012
After an enthusiastic debut with 'Passenger' and a dismal followup with 'Arjunan saakshy', soft ware techie turned director Ranjith Shankar, is back to grace with the new movie 'Molly Aunty Rocks'. More a social critic than the tale of middle aged women, the movie is special in crafting a determined, good mannered and considerate lady as its lead. With a very interesting character in the centre whose unique spirit and...
06:07:04 PM Sep 17, 2012
For quite some time after the recent remake fever of hits in Mollywood, the viewers has sensed it as an endeavor to make quick cash with little efforts of throwing up some sensuous, vivid scenes with older screenplays. 'Chattakkari', from its initial promos look no way different, but failing to rework on the script has made it a strictly average endeavour that may not get applauds for recreating a period...
01:08:02 PM Sep 15, 2012
