BEST 5 MALAYALAM MOVIES OF 2013

More than 150 movie released in the year 2013. The selection of best 5 was very easy this time. Most of the movie were mediocre and below average but the best 5 movie were awesome.  The list is not in any particular order.

DRISHYAM It is the top grosser and highly appreciated family thriller of the year 2013. Jeethu Joseph’s magical story and direction with Mohanlal’s top class performance. Don’t miss this movie!!!

PHILLIPS AND THE MONKEY PEN A rare genre in Malayalam cinema nowadays, yes movie based on kids. Perfectly directed by debutants Rojin ans Shanil. Superb acting by lead cast(talented kids) , supported by nice camera work and music. Easily one the best in recent time.

MEMORIES is a suspense thriller  again by Jeethu Joseph, one of the best performance by Pritviraj. It makes you guess till the end. An edge of seat thriller.

SHUTTER is the directorial debue by Joy Mathew. One of the best thriller in recent times. Awesome performances from leading cast. Never miss this!!!

MUMBAI POLICE Rossan Andrews again back in track after his unsuccessfull Casanova. Shocking thriller and theme very much new to Malayalam audience. A brave effort from Pritviraj. Writer duo Bobby Sanjay Proves again they are the best among new age writers.

I strongly recommend all the best 5 movies to all. Don’t ever miss.

There are some other movie which can be considered once watchable,

ANNAYUM RASOOLUM

ROMANS

CELLULOID

LUCKY STAR

RED WINE

AMEN

3 DOTS

NERAM

ABCD

101 CHODYANGAL

THIRA

PUNYALAN AGARBATHIS

ORU INDIAN PRANAYAKATHA

Also some overly hyped movies which you should avoid to save your time,

KAMMATH AND KAMMATH

LOKPAL

SOUND THOMA

LADIES AND GENTLEMAN

HOTEL CALIFORNIA

HONEY BEE

KADAL KADANNU ORU MATHUKUTTY

SRINGARAVELAN

IDUKKI GOLD

NADODI MANNAN

GEETHANJALI

                           ENJOY!!!

JILLA (2014) TAMIL MOVIE REVIEW

UNDERDEVELOPED JILLA!!!

PRODUCER: R.B CHOUDARY

DIRECTOR: R. T NEASON

STAR CAST: MOHANLAL, VIJAY, KAJAL AGGARWAL, SAMPATH, MAHAT

MUSIC: D. IMMAN

Jilla is a magnum opus from the one of the leading producer R.B Choudary, with 2 biggest superstars in leading cast, what else required for a huge hype and expectations. But every expectation turned into disappointment and film fails to impress big time. Vijay was back on track after back to back hits and Mohanlal after Drishyam, when both come together in one screen lot more is expected. After not so successful debut in “Muruga” in 2007 its his second venture and yes huge burden on his shoulder to direct two big icons. Not an easy task though he could not make an impact in JILLA.

Jilla is a action drama film which also had some humorous situations and the song and dance filled in between just to make it as cpmplete masala entertainer for a festival season. The plot of movie is done to death formulaic don, his family and a traitor kind of Godfather inspired and indianised story that we have heard over and over again. Nothing new offered to us. Movie is over 3 hours in length and many song and poor comedy scenes incorporated in the name of masala. 

Film starts of well in the flashback and character introduction and after 20 min into movie there is nothing much happening. Then movie simply drags and many unwanted scenes happening till climax. Only Vijay’s character got major role and all the other actors had only some minor scenes. Mohanlal’s character is wasted because of poor writing. Only his acting is the plus point of the movie otherwise it would have been a dud. Comedy track from Suri was not up to the mark. Kajal limited to the dance sequences.

Camera work was stylish, so as the stunt sequences. Music from D.Imman was the biggest plus point for the movie. But movie fails in the writing and direction. Theme music was electrifying and the BGM rocked. Songs were above average. Choreography was good.

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Verdict : Very Average!!!

BEST 5 MALAYALAM MOVIES OF 2010

90 odd movies released in 2010, and the year turning out to be very disappointing. Actually there are no must watch kind of release. Very few movies can be considered as one time watch apart from these listed 5.

COCKTAIL : Remake of butterfly on a wheel and yes very well adapted and executed movie. Best performance from lead cast jayasurya and anoop menon. Gripping and edge of seat thriller.

PRANCHIYETTAN AND THE SAINT: Renjith with mammooty and simple story told in very interesting manner. Hilarious performance from Innocent and Jagathy Sreekumar.

MUMMY AND ME: Jeethu Joseph’s family drama which had Urvashi in lead role along with Archana kavi. Simple story told with comedy and sentiments.

ELSAMMA ENNA ANKUTTY: Lal jose’s one of the best. Ann Augustine in title role and Kunjako in his best form. Total entertainer.

BEST ACTOR: a story about the dreams of a school teacher to become a movie actor and his experiences persuing it. A very well executed drama. Mammooty’s top performances along with Nedumudi venu, Lal and Salim kumar.

The hyped star studded movies like 

DRONA 2010, 

THANTHONI, 

INGHOST HOUSE INN, 

PRAMANI, 

PAPI APPACHA, 

ALEXANDER THE GREAT, 

ANWAR,

 THE THRILLER,

 KANDHAHAR were utter disasters and you can avoid watching it.

Movies like HAPPY HUSBANDS,

 BODYGAURD, 

JANAKAN, 

SAKUDUMBAM SHYAMALA, 

KUTTY SRANK, 

SHIKKAR were above average.

                                              ENJOY!!!