9: Nine

It is a visual treat for the malayalam industry. The movie making is beyond what words can express. Excellent acting from Prithvi, Wamiqa, Master Alok and the rest of the team. This film proves that our industry can go to greater heights.

Didn't live upto the expectations i got from first 15 minutes. Spoiled an interesting plot (what i thought it would be) and diverted into the usual 'its me' kinda typical Prithviraj horror movie. The Sci-fi part is just an establishiment period for the real plot which can be classified into Horror or Psyco-thriller only. It felt like they included that small part for marketing as the first sci-fi movie in malayalam. Making is good though, especially bgm, vfx and cinematography.

9 is sci-fi and horror. It starts off as a sci-fi movie and ends with horror and very good twists. We may think that the climax has no answer but the end credit scenes shows a definite answer. Technically, 9 is outstanding in cinematography, background music and visual effects. Prithviraj does a good job along with Wamiqa Gabbi, who was very good as Ava apart from the dubbing. After a disappointing directorial debut, Jenuse Mohammed gives a very good attempt and leaves a signature in Mollywood. 9 is that movie you should watch only in big screen and not in small screen. 9's technical side deserves that experience and one will only like this movie if you experience that.

9, keeps a fresh experience in Malayalam industry. Director Jenuse proven that, Mollywood haven't any limitations to do Sci-Fi Movies or any different genres. Well crafted story by Jenuse Mohammad, tells an intense relationship between a father and son on the background of a scientifically related global event.

Prithviraj Sukumaran did very well and shows one of the finest role of his career as an Astrophysicist named Albert Louise. A super-natural power tries to threaten to the life of his son, Adam, and Albert struggles to save Adam from them.

Another highlight character is Iva and it's done by Wamiqa Gabbi, who is familiar to Mollywood by her debut movie 'Godha'. She did an excellent, astonishing performance. I think Prakash Raj as Dr.Inayat Khan haven't much screen presence in movie, but the few scenes he handled seems really superb.

Nobody ever attempted to make such a movie in Malayalam with different genres combines together. Nine is an mixture of Sci-Fi, Psychological Thriller and Horror. But apart of these, Nine strongly said about emotional relationship of a father and son. Nine gives a very engaging first half and an above average second half.

Background Score by Sekhar Menon made audience to glued upon the seats. Abinandhan Ramanujam gifts magical frames to viewers by his outstanding Cinematography. The technical team of this movie deserves an applause because they paid much attention in VFX. Normally VFX in regional movies seems very pathetic, but Nine have a high quality Visual Effects which didn't create any trouble to viewers.

We couldn't find answers for all the questions after those struggling 9 days. There are so much doubts left which we cannot find the answers. But as the protagonist's theory, all questions have it's answers. A lot of mystery still left there.

A bigfish like Sony Pictures can choose any other industry in India having technologically advanced, when they stepping into regional movies. There's only one answer for Why Malayalam, The content of Malayalam movies!!

Overall a must watch movie for a good visual treat and different experience. Hope more movies like this will rises in Mollywood soon!!

My Rating : 3.5/5 (Above Average)

Cinephile Monk® 7/02/2019

What a Fantastic theme creation by #JenuseMohammad.this movie is out and out a new experience for Mollywood. Movie is filled with Fiction & Horror elements and worked superbly. 😘👏👏

Thanks Prithvi for giving #Nine 😍