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Makara Manju is intricate

Makara Manju is intricate

Rediff.com3 Oct 2011

Lenin Rajendran's Makara Manju is watchable but you have to brush up your knowledge of mythology and history to fully appreciate it.

Review: Ithu Nammude Katha works

Review: Ithu Nammude Katha works

Rediff.com31 Jan 2011

On the surface this film looks like a frame to frame copy of Nadodigal. But it still works though it is difficult to pinpoint the reason why.

Review: Arjunan Saakshi is a good watch

Review: Arjunan Saakshi is a good watch

Rediff.com31 Jan 2011

The much awaited second film of director Ranjith Sankar shows that he has the staying power.

Review: Don't miss Diamond Necklace

Review: Don't miss Diamond Necklace

Rediff.com7 May 2012

There are images throughout the film that portray the transformation a character goes through very well without being preachy or pedantic.

Review: Sevenes meets expectations

Review: Sevenes meets expectations

Rediff.com9 Sep 2011

It takes a while to connect the dots in this youth-centric film.

Review: 22 Female Kottayam is interesting

Review: 22 Female Kottayam is interesting

Rediff.com16 Apr 2012

The film jolts you and keeps you riveted to the screen.

Review: Cobra is recycled fare

Review: Cobra is recycled fare

Rediff.com13 Apr 2012

The film's premise does not inspire confidence and even the humour does not have the requisite fizz.

Review: Tejabhai and Family is silly

Review: Tejabhai and Family is silly

Rediff.com31 Aug 2011

Prithviraj's gift to his fans this festive season is disappointing.

Review: Shikaari can be avoided

Review: Shikaari can be avoided

Rediff.com12 Mar 2012

The film is a shoddy attempt.

Best of Luck: A flash of Priyadarshan

Best of Luck: A flash of Priyadarshan

Rediff.com18 Nov 2010

There confusion galore in this Malayalam movie.

Review: Manushya Mrugam is juvenile

Review: Manushya Mrugam is juvenile

Rediff.com18 Jul 2011

Manushya Mrugam, is dominated by Babu Raj but is an average film with plenty of lecherous characters.

Review: Chappa Kurishu has it moments

Review: Chappa Kurishu has it moments

Rediff.com18 Jul 2011

Samir Thahir's directorial debut with Vineeth Sreenivasan and Fahadh Faasil in the lead leaves us with a feeling that it could have been better.

Review: Nidra is a passable

Review: Nidra is a passable

Rediff.com27 Feb 2012

The directorial debut of Siddharath Bharathan is a remake of his father Bharathan's film of the same name made three decade ago

Review: Father's Day is a bold effort

Review: Father's Day is a bold effort

Rediff.com20 Feb 2012

The film talks about the trauma of a rape victim and the pain her loved ones suffer due to this.

Review: Mullassery Madhavankutty Nemom P O doesn't impress

Review: Mullassery Madhavankutty Nemom P O doesn't impress

Rediff.com13 Feb 2012

The film talks about small men dreaming big but doesn't fails to pull off the story.

Review:Aadaminte Makan Abu is simple and beautiful

Review:Aadaminte Makan Abu is simple and beautiful

Rediff.com24 Jun 2011

The movie deserves every accolade that has come its way.

Oridathoru Postman: Too complicated

Oridathoru Postman: Too complicated

Rediff.com11 Oct 2010

Oridathuoru Postmam, directed by Shaji Azeez with Kunchako Boban in the lead and Innocent in the title role, is yet another film on the father-son relationship. Wish it had kept things simple.

Review: Rathinirvedam is a cheap imitation

Review: Rathinirvedam is a cheap imitation

Rediff.com17 Jun 2011

The film may still pull in crowd because of publicity.

Review: Shankaranum Mohananum looks jaded

Review: Shankaranum Mohananum looks jaded

Rediff.com13 Jun 2011

T V Chandran tries unsuccessfully to make a funny ghost story.

Pranchiyettan and the Saint is impressive

Pranchiyettan and the Saint is impressive

Rediff.com10 Sep 2010

Director Ranjith gives his best in Pranchiyettan and the Saint.

Review: Janapriyan is disappointing

Review: Janapriyan is disappointing

Rediff.com23 May 2011

Janapriyan is a social drama peppered with humour but it is not as endearingly as it had promised to be.

Review: Raghuvinte Swantham Rasiya is a bad film

Review: Raghuvinte Swantham Rasiya is a bad film

Rediff.com23 May 2011

Director Vinayan's latest offering pulls Malayalam cinema to a new low.

Review: Orkut Oru Ormakoot is outdated

Review: Orkut Oru Ormakoot is outdated

Rediff.com9 Jan 2012

The film has outdated theme of the abuse of the internet and the disadvantages of an urban lifestyle.

Aathmakatha is worth a watch

Aathmakatha is worth a watch

Rediff.com23 Aug 2010

Though this Malayalam film tends to be melodramatic at times, it is credible in the final analysis.

Review: Vellaripravinte Changathi is unimpressive

Review: Vellaripravinte Changathi is unimpressive

Rediff.com27 Dec 2011

Dileep, Kavya Madhavan and Manoj K. Jayan in the lead, try to fit in too much, leaving viewers confused.

Review: Plus Two is entertaining

Review: Plus Two is entertaining

Rediff.com16 Aug 2010

There's hardly anything to complain about this Malayalam film.

Review: Mohabbath is disappointing

Review: Mohabbath is disappointing

Rediff.com29 Apr 2011

The Malayalam film does not deserve to be called a Meera Jasmine film.

Review: Watch Oru Marubhoomikkatha only for Mohanlal

Review: Watch Oru Marubhoomikkatha only for Mohanlal

Rediff.com19 Dec 2011

The film feels like a replay of the 'Best of Priyadarshan' from his earlier film.

Review: Romans is just an average comic caper

Review: Romans is just an average comic caper

Rediff.com18 Jan 2013

The film does not make any sense if you want to take something back from it.

China Town has no substance

China Town has no substance

Rediff.com14 Apr 2011

The plot takes a backseat as soon as the stars make entry.

Review: Naayika is a no-show

Review: Naayika is a no-show

Rediff.com28 Nov 2011

The film ends up being a cross between a spoof and a mimicry show.

Review: Nothing new about Payyans

Review: Nothing new about Payyans

Rediff.com21 Feb 2011

Payyans does not present anything extraordinary or radical and ends up being an average film.

Snehaveedu is a pleasant experience

Snehaveedu is a pleasant experience

Rediff.com3 Oct 2011

Sathyan Anthikad mixes his recent successful films to make Snehaveedu

Khadama review: As real as it gets

Khadama review: As real as it gets

Rediff.com4 Feb 2011

Khadama realistically shows the sufferings of lower class labourers in the Gulf.

<i>Kudumbasree Travels</i> fails to impress

Kudumbasree Travels fails to impress

Rediff.com25 Jan 2011

There's nothing new about this Malayalam movie except Jayaram's look.

<i>The Metro</i> is utterly disappointing

The Metro is utterly disappointing

Rediff.com24 Jan 2011

The Malayalam movie fails to live up to its promising premise.

Review: Nothing new about Dr Love

Review: Nothing new about Dr Love

Rediff.com12 Sep 2011

Directed by debutant K Biju with Kunchacko Boban in the lead is a typical campus film

Review: Pranayam lacks depth

Review: Pranayam lacks depth

Rediff.com1 Sep 2011

The film has to depend on its protagonists to work and is much below expectations from a director of Blessy's calibre.

Review: Tournament is a crass comedy

Review: Tournament is a crass comedy

Rediff.com27 Dec 2010

Director Lal's film is a huge disappointment.

Best Actor is watchable

Best Actor is watchable

Rediff.com10 Dec 2010

First time director, Martin Prakatt gives us a heart warming film that feels real even when it has a fable like premise.