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What a movie 🔥👌 I enjoyed this well i think this is a masterpiece from sinhala cinema 💗

It is a masterpiece superb acting from main actors its so emotional. So emotional music and great camera work and nice plot srilankan directors should do movies like this its superb need more movies from the directors

We can name this movie as one of the master piece of Sri Lankan movies industry.

Every seen , every dialog has a very deep meaning of the crisis, the social pattern, rural life, real city life of Sri Lanka.

Since the dialogues are limited only the true spectators who have deep understanding about the society can only understand the full movie and the message delivered from the movie.

As I can see from the other comments, it was downgraded because of lack of understanding in common society problems in Sri Lanka. Usually that's the nature of Sri Lankas. They should be spoon fed to understand their common problems.

That's what I see as the down side of this movie. So probably It's not for the super human movie fans.

The best Sri Lankan film I've watched. The acting is superb, specially the main actor, the character's innocence and grief is so real. I felt the whole movie is a reflection of our society. The scenaries, the music, the way the story is told, everything is just perfect. Absolute work of art, I hope it'll become a classic and be looked back on with love and admiration for years to come.

It's masterpiece 💐 Absolutely incredible!! The best sinhala movie to be released in 2022. I have no words to tell..this one would be a great blessing as well as a gift for the sinhala film industry.. Great JOB!!!.. Overall it's an outstanding one..My rating is 10/10.

One of the best movies I have seen recently. Has excellent camera angles. Has taken a small incident and created a master piece. Has the best actors..

The Newspaper (2020)

We wanted to see this Sinhala film in the theater because Sarath Kotelawala and Kumara Thirimadura have never failed us before. That's from their acting. We expected that they would do a great job as directors as well. That's why I went to the theater without reading a single note posted by people who had seen this. I watched the trailer while writing this post. Actually I had missed it.

This is a movie that made a pretty perfect impression. Nearly Perfect. As far as I understand, it is a work in which all the artistic and technical aspects such as acting, screenwriting, editing, art direction and music have contributed equally and to the fullest. As if there were no flaws and that should be told at the beginning.

As a Sinhala film, this feeling of perfection came to an end after 'Ho Gana Pokuna' and 'Komali Kings'. I did not go to a theater and watch a Sinhala movie after those, so there is no way I can get caught in a good sinhala movie.

This raises optimism about the future. Now there are two other directors who can work for Sinhala cinema. If their first job is successful enough, they will continue to work hard to make Sri Lankan movie fans as well as the world.

The screenplay is often the first step in making a film a success. Depending on the country, it may vary. I don't think there are fans in Sri Lanka who go to theater because of actors and actresses. They want a story. A story they can connect with. This is not about people who are drawn to royal stories and religious stories anyway. It's about a significant portion of people who face life in a different way, people who are watching a movie for a little fun, or for change while living a harsh life. It is not an easy task to write a screenplay that can bring together those people and the fans of the religious/ royal stories alone with those who are not in both categories. 'Newspaper' is a work of that level.

It is no coincidence that two or three years ago I was caught up in the magic of Malayalam movies. A significant number of those films are about the lives of the people of Sri Lanka as well. Those stories are our own stories. The stories of the rural Malayalam culture are more a story in Sri Lanka than the stories of any other culture. When you see people drinking arrack with tap water, pre planned drinking parties, wearing rubber sandals and coming home with the sound of chirping after washing face from a river or a well, that's how we've seen Sri Lankan village. Sri Lankan people. And for a long time, that naturalness of pure life missed from sinhala movies. Newspaper is something that felt like a movie that fills that void.

This is run by Sarath and Kumara and later by Mashi but even in a very small role, the best actors in the industry scores. So it builds our confidence in the film. The crew has managed to keep that belief intact throughout the film. Especially Sarath Kumara (single name). The heartfelt friendship we feel behind the chemistry of the two actors is the factor that fascinates us throughout the film. Whatever it is, we feel safe with the idea that they are there for them. The graphics, the moment-to-moment music, and the silly interludes all help to maintain this feeling. The fire of all this can melt your eyes and flow in the final scene.

I thought Lewis' character should have developed a little more. At times, I even thought that they could have given him more dialogs without being that dumb. To me he is a character that is not clearly described. It's not an easy character to build. In any case, Mr. Thirimadura's acting is excellent. Lewis' words are gold in a difficult situation.

Usually the essence of a film is hard to put into words. It is something to be understood with a great philosophical and social study. However, in the end, it's the part of the film that stays in our memory and shocks us. Movies that have no such essence are quickly forgotten by us. We watch essence rich movies over and over again. We try to get a little more of that essence into our lives. The 'Newspaper' is a movie with a soul. The feeling we feel throughout the film connects us to those characters. We feel their feelings. Those bonds become our bonds. Behind that, there may come a moment where we judge ourselves.

This is a movie about dust. Dust none of us care. Likewise, this is also a story of people who are neglected. This movie shows it only need just a moment for anyone to be dust. Those who have power and wealth get rid of it, but it is not easy for normal folks to stay out of it. The ideals we believe in, the people who get paid to listen to our complaints, and the many people we trust will not come forward for us in such a moment. But too may often come forward to dust us off. That's what usually happens to us. So this is our story.

Finally, this is not a review. Just howl of a raven that has tasted something good. If you want to see a Sri Lankan movie, spread about this movie for others.

This is a modifies google translation of my Sinhala note about the movie.

A movie which reveals the true picture of poor journalism and poor social understanding of Sri Lankans while showing its Consequences. The two main characters, Sarath Kothalawala and kumara Thirimadura shows their unbelievable acting capabilities throughout the movie. All other supporting characters were excellent specially Guna's mother, Nethali Nanayakkara. The movie flows naturally throughout the period by showing the living standards of people in the capital and far away from colombo. Besides that this is a top notched sinhala movie which can entertain every person. A story, acting and cinematography were excellent. Highly recommended.

What a MASTERPIECE!!

It's really unique how a simple story can give so much depth to social injustice. Two unique characters embark on a journey to fulfill a mother's wish to clear the name of a dead brother. Cast is unbelievably talented in delivering emotions without dialogues. Great acting .. great story telling..one of the best Sinhala films watched after a long time.

"The Newspaper (2020)" is a well-cinematographed film. But the narrative of the film is very confusing.

The film sometimes is not realistic but the intentions of the film are positive and it disregards the unrealistic nature of the film.

The film successfully depicts the very complex and confusing nature of the Sri Lankan society.

This is a good film with good intentions.



Overall rating - 3/5

Each frame touches subtle details of the current Sri Lankan society. Great movie that reveals the under currents and Mafia in Sri Lanka.

Such a masterpiece. Amazing acting from main characters. Great music great cinematography great script super emotional. Worth to watch this kind of cinema.

Given the current state of Sinhala cinema, this great story is a fountain of desert❤

Unique plot to describe the power of media can impact or manipulate the society we live. Superior cast led by Sarath Kothalawala and Kumara Thirimadura. Certain scenes not add value to the main plot though.

This is a Masterpiece that portrays the current Sri Lankan Society and the Mafia of Sri Lanka. This is a MUST WATCH movie. The story is emotionally wrapped around a poor man and his friend trying to correct a Mistake in a News in the Newspaper which has led his family into a lot of miseries. This movie also portrays the immoral nature of the underworld upon the poor and helpless. Finally, I would like to tell that this is one of the GREATEST movies which has an Emotional plot and it is a movie watching that is worthwhile. HATS OFF ❤❤❤😍😍😍

It shows the Reality of the Dark Aspect of Sri lankan Society

This a one of the best Sinhalese movies I watched after a long time.

Great acting by veteran actors.

Great story a true display of Sri Lankan society.