Alap_KV
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Identity, starring Tovino Thomas, is a technically impressive film that offers an engaging start. The movie hooks you right from the beginning with its gripping narrative and outstanding technical aspects, especially the music by Jakes Bejoy, which elevates the intensity of the scenes.
The first half is a treat-tight, thrilling, and supported by a strong cast. Tovino shines throughout, with his action sequences and the car chase standing out as highlights of the film. The layers in the story are commendable as the movie attempts to address several important issues, showcasing depth and ambition.
However, as the movie progresses, the pace takes a hit. The second half feels overstuffed with complex narratives and too many viewpoints, leaving viewers feeling exhausted and occasionally lost. While the intention to create a multilayered story is clear, the excessive writing and overwhelming content dilute the impact. The complexity becomes the film's biggest drawback, making it harder for the audience to stay connected.
Despite its flaws, Identity deserves appreciation for its ambition, technical brilliance, and Tovino's compelling performance. If the storytelling in the latter half had been more streamlined, it could have been an exceptional thriller.
Verdict: A bold and technically excellent movie that falters under the weight of its overambitious narrative. Worth watching for the first half and Tovino's stellar action scenes.
The first half is a treat-tight, thrilling, and supported by a strong cast. Tovino shines throughout, with his action sequences and the car chase standing out as highlights of the film. The layers in the story are commendable as the movie attempts to address several important issues, showcasing depth and ambition.
However, as the movie progresses, the pace takes a hit. The second half feels overstuffed with complex narratives and too many viewpoints, leaving viewers feeling exhausted and occasionally lost. While the intention to create a multilayered story is clear, the excessive writing and overwhelming content dilute the impact. The complexity becomes the film's biggest drawback, making it harder for the audience to stay connected.
Despite its flaws, Identity deserves appreciation for its ambition, technical brilliance, and Tovino's compelling performance. If the storytelling in the latter half had been more streamlined, it could have been an exceptional thriller.
Verdict: A bold and technically excellent movie that falters under the weight of its overambitious narrative. Worth watching for the first half and Tovino's stellar action scenes.
ED (Extra Decent) is a dark comedy featuring Suraj Venjaramood in a psycho character role, which he portrays with remarkable excellence. His performance, along with his distinctive get-up, stands out as the film's highlight. The supporting cast also delivers commendable performances, adding occasional comical moments to the narrative.
However, the film falters in its script and storytelling. The screenplay lacks engagement, and the story feels underdeveloped, leaving much to be desired. Stronger writing could have significantly improved the overall impact of the film.
The music is decent, though not exceptional, and while it complements the tone of the film, it doesn't leave a lasting impression. Unfortunately, the climax also fails to resonate, leaving the audience unconvinced.
Overall, ED is an average watch, best appreciated for Suraj Venjaramood's stellar performance but lacking in other critical areas.
However, the film falters in its script and storytelling. The screenplay lacks engagement, and the story feels underdeveloped, leaving much to be desired. Stronger writing could have significantly improved the overall impact of the film.
The music is decent, though not exceptional, and while it complements the tone of the film, it doesn't leave a lasting impression. Unfortunately, the climax also fails to resonate, leaving the audience unconvinced.
Overall, ED is an average watch, best appreciated for Suraj Venjaramood's stellar performance but lacking in other critical areas.
Amaran is a heartfelt attempt to portray the real-life story of a martyred soldier, Major Mukund Varadarajan. While the film excels in its making, it does fall short in some areas.
The music is good but doesn't reach peak emotional levels that could have elevated the narrative. Sivakarthikeyan and Sai Pallavi's pairing, unfortunately, lacks chemistry, and the Malayalam dialogues delivered by Sai Pallavi feel cringeworthy due to their lack of authentic pronunciation and emotion, despite her strong acting.
On the technical front, the movie impresses with its rich frames, engaging screenplay, and excellent cinematography that beautifully captures scenic landscapes. However, the film could have benefitted from better editing to trim some portions and improve its overall pacing.
Overall, Amaran 2024 delivers an above-average experience, with moments of brilliance but room for improvement. A decent watch for those who enjoy patriotic action films .
The music is good but doesn't reach peak emotional levels that could have elevated the narrative. Sivakarthikeyan and Sai Pallavi's pairing, unfortunately, lacks chemistry, and the Malayalam dialogues delivered by Sai Pallavi feel cringeworthy due to their lack of authentic pronunciation and emotion, despite her strong acting.
On the technical front, the movie impresses with its rich frames, engaging screenplay, and excellent cinematography that beautifully captures scenic landscapes. However, the film could have benefitted from better editing to trim some portions and improve its overall pacing.
Overall, Amaran 2024 delivers an above-average experience, with moments of brilliance but room for improvement. A decent watch for those who enjoy patriotic action films .