Initially we sit tight in our seats expecting something very gripping to happen but, nothing of that sort happens.
God's Own Country is over-written -- characters explain everything in words when a mere change of expression would do.
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Kunchako Boban gives his best performance in Pullippulikalum Aattinkuttiyum.
Law Point is a lethargic long drive with many low points.
Mylanchi Monjulla Veedu is a typical old world story with inter-religious relationship, elopement, mayhem and murder.
Anarkali is a mixture of old and new world of storytelling.
The film cannot be taken seriously, says Paresh C Palicha.
Biju Menon excels while Aju Varghese provides ample support in Vellimoonga.
Debutante director Abrid Shine depicts the transformation of Indian society towards the importance of sports in the film.
Njan is not a completely satisfying film, but it is a courageous effort.
It may not work for most adults, warns Paresh C Palicha.
Malayalam film Mannar Mathai Speaking 2 is not a patch on the previous two films, writes Paresh C Palicha.
The only novelty in School Bus is the much publicised casting of Kunchakko Boban as the cop investigating the case of the missing child, writes Paresh Palicha.
Mammootty plays a legal advisor and gives a decent performance in the film.
Kammatipaadam is a gangster movie with a difference and a must watch, for sure.
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We have seen a few Malayalam films tackle the subject of anti-abortion, but Weeping Boy handles it very poorly
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Director Sohannlal does make an impression by narrating a different story in Kathaveedu.
How Old Are You is a good watch not just because it is the comeback film of Manju Warrier, but also because it has got a good story to tell.
By the time the big twist arrives in Aneesh Upasana's Malayalam thriller Seconds, we are too jaded to enjoy or appreciate it, says Paresh C Palicha.
The film is a half baked story which leaves us feeling something is amiss all the time.
Swargathekkaal Sundaram is one more addition to the heap of films that leave hardly anything to be remembered,
Iyobinte Pusthakam is a visual extravaganza where director Amal Neerad's technical skills and the brilliance of the ensemble cast win the day.
Bhaskar The Rascal teams up two stalwarts - Mammootty and director Siddique, but we suggest you take out a DVD of their earlier movies if you want to enjoy their work.
Fahadh Faasil is in top form in Maheshinte Prathikaaram, feels Paresh C Palicha.
The film is so heavy with messages that the story or narration takes a backseat.
Action Hero Biju may lack the fire and brimstone of the police stories we have grown up watching, but surely it is a sincere effort to be different and realistic, which has to be acknowledged.
The narrative has some gaping holes, but one can ignore them as the subject is not dealt in a serious or profound manner.
London Bridge is an usual romance between a poor guy who has come up the hard way and a rich princess who falls for him.
Salala Mobiles is an average film, according to Paresh C Palicha.
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Director Jimson Joy tries to combine an old-style narrative with so-called 'new gen' cinema in Bicycle Thieves, but fails to get it right.
SuSu Sudhi Vathmeekam handles the subject of physical limitations judiciously without trying to manipulate a viewer's emotions, writes Paresh C Palicha.
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The film doesn't overly sentimental or manipulative and keeps the audience in good humour.
Nagaravaridhi Naduvil Njan does not bring any festive cheer.
Koothara in colloquial terms means something despicable. Luckily, this film does not live up to its title.
Rather than watching Aamayum Muyalum, the DVDs of Priyadarshan's old films would be a better option.
Ivide tries to tackle a lot of things but ends up satisfying none.
Malayalam film Bangalore Days boasts of fine performances, says Paresh C Palicha.
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The film does not touch the high standards achieved by director Aashiq Abu in the past.
