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Direction  :  Sugeeth
Writer      :  Rajesh Raghavan
Starring    :  Biju Menon, Kunchacko Boban, Prathap Pothan


After the huge success of ordinary, the same team is back again expecting an extraordinary hit. The movie tells the story of three criminals, Biju Menon, Kunchacko Boban, and Prathap Pothan are planning to change their life due to the advice from a criminologist (Narein). Three of them decides to start a day care and a mobile ambulance service. What happens next is the crux of the movie.

Biju Menon rocked the show. His dialogue delivery and fun character is extremely superb. Once again Biju Menon proved that he is an inevitable talent in Malayalam cinema. Kunchacko and Prathap Pothan did a neat and descent performance. The first half of the movie is with full fun and entertainment. The second half is a bit lagging with some twists. The direction and the script of the movie is good.

In short the ordinary is team is back with a bang. It's a fun movie which you can definitely enjoy with your friends and family. Rush to the nearest theaters and grab your tickets. "Satisfaction guaranteed!!!"

Rating    :  3.5/5
Verdict   : Entertainer

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Red Wine

Direction  :  Salam Bappu
Writer      :  Mammen K Rajan
Starring    :  Mohanlal, Fahad Fazil, Asif Ali

At that the time to taste the seductive Red Wine has arrived. The movie mainly focuses on the life of Anoop (Fahad) and Ramesh (Asif) even though Mohanlal's caharcter (Rateesh Vasuden) is in the movie throughout.   A political investigation thriller set out in the backdrops of Wayanad is what Red Wine offers you.

A charismatic and classy performance of Mohanlal is seen in the movie. Even though his character is not pretty focused in the movie, his did a notable performance. Fahad Fazil is the heart of the movie. This young lad has been surprising the audience from the past 2-3 years and it's really a prestige to say that his acting skills are getting better and better after every  movie. Asif Ali did a good performance compared to his previous movies. The direction of the movie is good. The script is a also good; but lags at times.

In short Red Wine is a watchable movie for some notable performances. And moreover when a legend join hands with 2 notable young stars, there is something that you are looking for.

Rating    :  3/5
Verdict   :  Watchable

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Ith Pathiramanal

Direction  :  M.Pathmakumar
Writer      :  Babu Janardhanan
Starring    :  Unni Mukundan, Jayasurya, Ramya Nambeesan

The movie tells the story of a a private financier Johnykutty (Jayasurya), who lives with his wife Ambika (Shalu Menon), and son Eldho (Unni Mukundan). Due to some reasons Johnykutty's finance company went broken and he left the place in order to protect himself and came back after sometime. Meanwhile Ambika was raped by a police officer Chevaliar (Pradeep Rawat). Jayasurya got killed by Chevaliar and the story develops like this.

Ith Pathiramanal is a revenge story with no essence at all. The story plot of the movie itself resembles to a lot of old Malayalam movies. A mixture of revenge, violence, romance etc. made the movie a non-logic one. Unni Mukundan's performance was not up to the mark. No expressions were seen in his face. Ramya Nambeesan did a good job. Even though Jayasurya's character was not in the movie throughout, he did a notable performance. The script by Babu Janardhanan was really boring and too shabby. Pathmakumar's direction was also not very impressive.

In short Ith Pathiramanal comes under the list of Malayalam movies which questioned the patience of audience to it's peak.

Rating   :  1.5/5
Verdict :  Below Average

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Lucky Star

Direction  : Deepu Anthikkad
Writer      : Deepu Anthikkad
Starring    : Jayaram, Rachana

The movie tells the story of Ranjith (Jayaram) whose aim is to become a rich man in no time. For that he usually takes lottery. He also has another plan in his mind to become rich; becoming a film star. Meanwhile he meets junior artist Janaki (Rachana) and that relationship further ends in their marriage. What happens next forms the crux of the movie.

Lucky star is a clean family entertainer. Jayaram performed well and this film is definitely his comeback. Rachana has made a fabulous entry into big screen and she proved that she is highly talented. Mukesh also performed well. The first half of the movie is filled with fun and humor. As the movie moves towards the second half, the movies becomes a bit slow and is mainly concentrated on sentiment and family matters. The direction of the movie is good.

Lucky star is a pure family entertainer that you can enjoy with your family. The movie offers you some hilarious and fun moments. On the whole it's a watchable flick.

Rating    :  3/5
Verdict   : Watchable 

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Kili Poyi

Direction   :  Vijay Govind
Writers     :  Joseph Kurian, Vivek Ranjit, Vijay Govind
Starring    :  Asif Ali, Aju Vargheese

The film tells the story of two youngsters Chacko (Asif Ali) and Hari (Aju Vargheese). In order to get relaxed from the stress and tensions, they plans a for a fun trip. At last the trip ends up at Goa. What happens next forms the crux of the movie

The first half of the film was very fast and joyful. But the second half was little bit lagging and slow. The script writers could have taken more care for writing the screenplay in second half. The direction of the movie was good. Asif Ali did a descent performance after a long time. Aju Vargheese rocked the show. The cinematography was good.

The youth will definitely like and enjoy the movie. But the family audience won't accept this type of movies and moreover the movie holds an "A" certificate.

Rating    :  3/5
Verdict   :  Watchable  

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David & Goliath

Direction   :  Rajeevnath
Writer       :  Anoop Menon
Starring     :  Jayasurya, Anoop Menon, Sowmya, Lena


David (Jayasurya) is an orphan, brought up with love and care by Father Gerald (P.Balachandran). He is afraid of people and when he is afraid of anything, his nose starts to bleed. During exams when is sitting with other students, his nose starts to bleed but if he is allowed to write the exam alone in a romm, he scores high marks. Afetr some unexpected happenings he is left all alone and this time Sunny Kaithamattam (Anoop Menon) enters the scene the scene and the remaing part becomes the crux of the movie.

Jayasurya is good as David and performed well. Anoop Menon also performed well. P.Balachandran also played a notable performance and needs appreciation for it. Lena is also good. Other lady characters dosen't have nothing much to perform. Anoop Menon's script and it's theme is good. But it's a bit slow  and boring. Rajeevnath's direction is also good.

Overall David & Goliath offers something for the audeince, but it's not a must watch one. It's a one time watchable flick.

Rating    :  3/5
Verdict   :  Watchable

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Cowboy

Direction   :  P. Balachandrakumar
Writer       :  P. Balachandrakumar
Starring     :  Asif Ali, Bala, Mythili

The film has Asif Ali playing Vinay, who is despised by his father for being the irresponsible son that he thinks Vinay has evolved into. Vinay runs a pub in Kuala Lampur, and is entrusted the task of delivering his nephew to the airport, where the boy would be picked up by his sister. Enroute to the airport however, Vinay meets Xavier (Bala) who has other plans for the youngster in mind. What happens next forms the crux of the movie.

The movie came with a label as one of the most expensive movies ever made in Malayalm. But those who have watched the film will definitely understand there is nothing like that. The movie has nothing to offer you. The movie is very slow and boring. Direction and script of the movie is utter waste. Asif Ali should be very careful in choosing his characters as the action roles never suites him. Bala showed some sincerity to his character, but still he have to improve a lot. Kushboo, and Mythili wasn't having anything to perform.

Cowboy is just another movie from Malayalam which fooled the audience. It's time for Asif Ali to think serioulsy about his carrier and the type of movies he choose.

Rating     :  1/5
Verdict    :  Disappointment at its peak

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