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 the screen, by portraying the characters Irshad and Haseeb’s dove flying passion. Their summer vacation routine reminds the good old times that we spent the entire day under the sun. The screen play is ever so calm with Shane’s charcter teasing you on and off with his moody broods and isolation.
Then comes the much awaited flashback to bring in Dulquer and Shane’s friendship with the neighborhood boys and the story is shot beautifully. While Dulquer steals the show, Soubin scores as a story teller.
With the drug addict sequences the movie lags behind a little but again the teen’s calf love at school and the twist that follows, reminds the tamil movie 96 and it keeps you engaged.
The climax stunt sequence in the rain was an absolute treat to watch. Soubin scores as a director as well when the parents intervene and the friends get back together.
Must watch 👍