The director works as if he has a magic wand that makes this theme -- which is not exactly fresh -- engaging, raves Paresh C Palicha.
The film fails to live up to Shobhana's standards.
Mammootty's fans will be happy with his performance, beginning with comedy, then moving to superhero action and culminating in emotionally intense scenes. But good acting is not enough to make up for a vapid plot and content.
'Seeing the characters you had conceived come alive, saying the lines you had written for them... or the actor giving it a totally different meaning from what you had originally thought... is unbelievable!' Sreebala K Menon tells Paresh C Palicha.
Malayalam film Mariyam Mukku has a wafer-thin plot, says Paresh C Palicha.
The premise of the film may be very old but the sincere effort of the entire cast makes it watchable, writes Paresh C Palicha.
On the whole, the film turns out to be a heartless adventure.
Serving a bitter pill dipped in sweetener may look good on paper but in Salt Mango Tree, the taste is disproportional, writes Paresh C Palicha.
Balachandra Menon has lost his touch with Njan Samvidhanam Cheyyum, writes Paresh C Palicha.
There is nothing new in the film and it is the effort the actors put in that helps the film from sinking totally.
Love 24x7 is a promising debut by Sreebala K Menon.
Fahaad Fasil tries too hard to prove a point with his acting.
Paresh C Palicha recommends Anuraga Karikkinvellam.
The film truly sticks to it's title.
North 24 Kaatham is a sure winner for Fahadh Faasil.
Director Shyamaprasad's Artist is one of his best works till date.
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Prithviraj does his best to look sincere and real in Memories which is otherwise an average story.
Haram loses its steam quite early, says Paresh C Palicha.
Fireman's aim seems to be glorifying the image of superstar Mammootty, writes Paresh C Palicha.
Sathyan Anthikad sticks to formula in Jomonte Suvisheshangal.
There are elaborate court scenes in Paavada that test our patience for two and a half hours, writes Paresh C Palicha.
Nayana has some interesting performances but it is only in the second half that we come to the real story.
The storyline sounds simple and thin but the way it is presented makes Ithihasa worth watching.
You will enjoy 2 Countries only if you're a Dileep fan, says Paresh C Palicha.
Peruchazhi is not up to the mark especially since it underutilises an actor of Mohanlal's caliber.
Hi I'm Tony tries to experiment, but it's just another thriller that depends on its actors, blood and gore.
Kanal turns out to be an average effort even though Mohanlal does his best to salvage it, says Paresh C Palicha.
Kohinoor lacks the sparkle, feels Paresh C Palicha.
Welcome to Central Jail is a typical Dileep film, which may go down well with his fans, feels Paresh C Palicha.
Oppam is a must watch, raves Paresh C Palicha.
Jamna Pyari remains a mediocre effort that cannot fulfill viewer expectations in this festive season., says Paresh C Palicha.
It feels as if Adoor Gopalakrishnan has targeted Pinneyum to be a commercial success, feels Paresh C Palicha.
Masala Republic is one of the tackiest films made in recent times.
Rasputin is long-delayed, and not meant for today's times, says Paresh C Palicha.
Even those who feel like defending this film because it is made for the mass audience will be disappointed.
The social comment in Sanalkumar Sasidharan's Ozhivudivasathe Kali could well make it a success at the box office, feels Paresh C Palicha.
Kumbasaaram is an over the top which has nothing new to offer.
Nee-Na is another brilliant effort by director Lal Jose.
The comedy fails to work for the most part.
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