The magical world of the movies interpreted in my way. Its a simple expression of ‘How I feel about the Film’ and ‘Why I feel that way’.
As Adoor Gopalakrishnan says, Work of art will feel differently to different people depending on their outlook of life‘, I am humbled in sharing my feelings about the film and attempt to express the reasons behind it as honestly as possible. My interpretation is ‘time bound’ and is limited to my life’s experiences. As I grow and my horizon’s expand, my view my stand different.
But I am happy to create this ‘time capsule’, to record how I feel right NOW, to interestingly to go back and compare it later.
Glad you are part of this journey.
Happy watching.
2020, Malayalam, Amazon Prime, 8.3/10 IMDB, Directed by Mahesh Narayanan A peek in to the virtual world of a handful of characters, resonating our own during the pandemic, that fortunately leaves us gratified, just when it was getting too tedious. The film opens to a Tinder chat of a random couple Jimmy (Roshan Mathew) and … Read morec u soon
2020, Malayalam, Netflix , 7.7/10 IMDB, Directed by Musthafa A simple movie with an outstanding story telling and some scintillating performances. The opening shot with the rain pouring down from above with the opening credits rolling behind, the cameras are set in a such beautiful angles, that you feel as if you are in the … Read moreKappela
2020, Tamil, Amazon Prime, 6.8 /10 IMDB, Directed by J.J. Fredrick A direct OTT release, potential thriller, packaged in social awareness wrap and spiced up with a little women empowerment – completely derails with its sitcom characterisation and soapy direction. To start with, Jothika and Suriya, needs to be lauded for their initiative in constantly … Read morePonmagal Vandhal
Hindi, Amazon prime 7.2 /10 IMDB, Directed by Anubhav Sinha A strong content, told from a weak person’s perspective. Somewhere the powerful message fails to touch the audience, the way it ought to. The movie starts with Amrita, pampering her husband in his everyday involuntary chores, right from waking him up with a drink as … Read moreThappad
2019, Malayalam, YouTube, 7.5/10 IMDB, Directed by Arun Bose The movie opens to a suspicious death of the hero Tovino who plays this sweet artist Luca and few frames later the death of the female lead Niharika played by the beautiful Ahaana krishna . Haven’t seen any movie with such an opening scene, that I … Read moreLuca
2018, Malayalam, Netflix, 8.2 /10 IMDB, Direcged by Zakariya Mohammed A weird title with a high rating – it ought to be yet another classic Malayalam film that you will end up falling in love the people of Kerala. It sure is a feel good movie that celebrates the nativity and the simplicity of people. … Read moreSudani From Nigeria
2017, Malayalam, Disney Hotstar, 8.2/10 IMDB, Directed by Soubin Shahir A Soubin Shahir’s debut directorial with some interesting names, Dulquer Salman, Shane nigam, Sreenath Bashi with such a IMDB score, it’s bound to be cracking film and it sure was an entertainer. Teens Amal shah and Govind pal bring the childhood memories of many on … Read more‘Parava
2019, Kannada, Amazon Prime, 8.1 /10 IMDB, Directed by M.G. Srinivas An investigative thriller that’s fairly engaging and at times makes you wonder how good the screenplay is. The major drawback being, the endless unwanted punch lines throughout the movie, it puts you off and it doesn’t do justice to the authenticity of a true … Read moreBirbal
2017, Marathi, Netflix, 7.1/10 IMDB, Directed by Sameer Vidwans A relationship drama, of a young couple who rush in to marriage without their families consent. They both end up growing apart as they are engulfed in their jobs, that leaves no quality family time. The moment they decide to separate, some unexpected events happen and … Read moreMala Kahich Problem Nahi
2018, Marathi, Amazon Prime, 7.7/10 IMDB, Directed by Lokesh Gupte Four friends from distorted family backgrounds attend a dance party for the first time, drinking and smoking, but there’s no drugs involved. Police gets a tip and raids the building. The policeman leading the raid is in for a surprise that makes him rage with … Read moreEk Sangaychay
2019, Malayalam, Amazon prime, 7.7/10 IMDB, Directed by Mathukutty Xavier A survival drama spun over sentiments, wins you over with its making and screenplay. Father daughter relationship, a Hindu boy in relationship with a Christian girl, the female lead, a nursing graduate, focused and persistent to go abroad to clear her father’s debt, working in … Read moreHelen
2019, Malayalam, Netflix, 7.4/10 IMDB, Direcgted by Emcy Joseph The very first scene, makes your heart go all heavy. A person mouthing the lyrics of an old classic film song that’s played on a bus to Ernakulam, and when a person next to him asks a question, we realise the person who was mouthing the … Read moreVikrithi
2017, Malayalam, YouTube Rental, 7.3/10 IMBD, Directed by Basil Joseph Cute story made on wrestling backdrop, with some ‘Adipoli’ stunt and comedy. Wrestling is his passion and he treats it with respect- Renji Panicker playing the role of captain of the association. However his son Tovino Thomas is fond of playing cricket with his friends. … Read moreGodha
2020, Malayalam, Netflix, 7/10 IMDB, Directed by Anoop Sathyan A star-studded potpourri of stories revolving around malayali families, in an apartment at Chennai. The director loves actress Shobhana just like any of us and a special kudos to him for bringing her on screen after so long. The last we saw her in Tamil, if … Read moreVarane Avashyamund
2016, Malayalam, YouTube rental, 8.1/10 IMDB, Directed by Johnpaul George A tale of a boy who takes care of a handicapped mom, a tale of adolosent boys waiting to see the face under a girl’s veil, a grandpa who wants his grand daughter to become an engineer, a tale of an engineer who is depute … Read moreGuppy
2020, Tamil, Netflix, 7.7/10 IMDB, Directed by Desingh Periyasamy An inspiration from the series of the likes – Ocean 11, Money heist and white collar, this tamil entertainer soars high with its gripping screenplay and catchy direction. A project that was in the pipeline for five long years, and it still stayed fresh when it’s … Read moreKannum Kannum Kollaiadithal
2020, Tamil, Zee5, 8.1/10 IMDB, Directed by Ashwath Marimuthu A near perfect screenplay, makes this light hearted fantasy Romcom, which talks about ‘Second Chances’ in life, a delightful watch and it does brings it close to your heart with some quality acting by the lead and supporting actors. Debut director Ashwath Marimuthu, spins a beautiful … Read moreOh My Kadavule- My Magic
2020, Tamil, YouTube rental, 6.4/10 IMDB, Directed by Dhana Sekaran Much awaited multi-star cast movie, distances itself from the audience with the umpteen number of story lines and the crux of the flick being lack of depth for individual characters. Madras talkies production, Mani Rathnam associate’s directorial, noteworthy list of artists including Sarath Kumar, Radhika, … Read moreVaanam Kottattum
2019, Malayalam, Amazon Prime, 8.1/10 IMBD, Directed by Khalid Rahman Up close and personal on the plight of the Armed Forces and thier Sub inspector who go on an election duty to a Maoist area in Uttarakand. They are forced to guard the booth with minimal ammunition amidst the fear for their life. You are … Read moreUnda – My Firing
2020, Tamil, Amazon Prime, 6.2/10 IMDB, Directed by A.R. Murugadoss A revenge saga of a cop, packed with AR.Murugadoss style, intelligent racy anti-social clean up scenarios in the first half and tragic mis-fit of hasty screenplay in the second half, saved by Thalaivar’s charm through the length of the movie. Can anyone pinch me to … Read moreDarbar