Outstanding Movie: The movie revolves around Kunjanandhan
(Mammotty) and his obsession towards his shop. After the critically acclaimed
Adaaminte Makhan Abu, this movie did carry loads of expectations mainly due to
his collaboration with Mammotty. In order to understand or connect with the
theme of this movie, you need to see the shop as a very important character.
Those who can't will fail to understand the soul of this effort because the
film is about their deep-rooted relationship. How this relationship plays a
role in Kunjanandhan's personal & social life forms the crux of the cinema.
During the first half, we can see Salim using a pinch of black comedy to
portray the relationship between the couple which was a fresh experience. Also
he takes a dig at the society through Kunjanandhan's eyes.
One of the features
of his narration was Salim doesn't spend extra footage to establish a
particular relation alone and yet he comes out with a cut n clear image. The
brilliance of the script lies on its unpredictability by not showing any
leniency towards a point. Here Kunjanandhan is portrayed extremely realistic
with positives and negatives. Its upto the viewer to determine the positives
and negatives. Normally we see such characters displayed as heart of gold. Just
like he portrayed his characters, he doesn't opt for the stereotyped approach
by blaming Govt for the land acquisition. Such instances are extremely rare in
current cinemas. One of the highest point of this movie is Salim's eye for
detailing. The village and the happenings do play a vital role which you will
understand as the story gets developed. One such shot is the puddle in front of
the shop when Kunjanandan mentions about the rainfall on last day. Also I loved
the way a small message was conveyed in a symbolic manner through a rat. The
dialogues with Kannur dialect were quite fine.
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Cast
& Performance :
Mammotty delivered
his best performance in recent times which stands above Hajiyar of
Palerimanikyam & Pranchiyettan of Pranchiyettan & The Saint. The
dialogue delivery (using Kannur dialect) and expression during the vital scene
was an epic moment. Also during points where we feel the movie is losing its
steam,we see Mammotty supporting the movie on his shoulders with his topnotch
performance.
Nyla Usha's supported
Mammotty extremely tremendously as his wife,Chitra. The chemistry within the
lack of chemistry of the lead characters was enacted by the duo brilliantly.
Balachandran
Menon's
extended cameo performance was good.
Yavanika
Gopalakrishnan finally got a meaty character in Big Screen as Kuriakose.
Salimkumar delivered a
cakewalk performance eventhough his wig looked a bit out of place.
Siddhique as Nambiar
did a great job. Then it have a lots of unfamiliar faces delivering fine
performances in supporting roles
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Songs
& Background Score:
Main negative
of this movie is the placing of "Shararaanthal..." which wasn't
required in this movie. Even though the melody was placed in bits n pieces, it
really didn't find a place since the director has established the marital
relationship. Another song was played during the end credits. Issac Thomas's
background score carried his identity and delivers a different experience
especially the theme music.
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Technical
Expertise :
The brilliance
of a veteran like Madhu Ambat eventhough it reminded the frames of Adaaminte
Makan Abu, especially the night shots. Vijay Shankar's editing was crisp and
helped the narration. Resul Pookutty's sync sound work was brilliant and never
created a laborious experience for the viewers to hear the dialogues along with
the background noise. Jyothish Sankar's work is evident from the shop and its
detailing.
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BLACK & WHITES
Blacks
>> Placing of "Shararaanthal..." which wasn't required in
this movie.
>> Some Unwanted
scenes makes first half lagging
Whites
>> Same like other classical movies, Mammootty made a superb
performance.
>> Nyla Usha
made her first onscreen role perfect. On screen we don’t accept that she is lived
in Dubai (Nyla working as a RJ in an FM in Dubai).
>> Resul
Pookutty's sound synchronization, Jyothish Sankar's work is evident from the
shop and its detailing, Madhu Ambat’s frames, Vijay Shankar's editing are
awesome.
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If U have a taste for an outstanding serious cinema conveying a beautiful message in an unconventional manner with zero commercial ingredients and moving at a leisurely pace, the movie is highly recommended....especially to witness one of the best performance from Mammotty & brilliance from a promising filmmaker, Salim Ahmed.
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