Bazooka

This film turned out to be an excellent choice for a movie to take my Mom out to. We both love laughing together and usually watch comedy movies at home. We were expecting some slick action with John-Wick-esque sequences based on the image they used to promote the film.

What we got instead was a heart-warming moment together -- that point in a movie where you both realise it is beyond hope of making a decent case for itself and so you just look at each other and start laughing.

This movie is truly bad in every way it thinks itself good. Dialogue, cinematography, music, anything and everything you can think of.

And about 75% of it is in slow motion.

This movie is a decent one-time watch, mainly due to its gripping climax, which cleverly ties together all the twists and turns, leaving a lasting impression. The performances are commendable-every main actor delivers their role with conviction, adding depth and emotion where needed.

However, the film struggles with pacing in several parts. There are noticeable lags that slow down the narrative, making some scenes feel stretched. Additionally, a few supporting characters seem unnecessary and don't contribute much to the story. Their inclusion feels more like filler than a meaningful addition, which further affects the flow.

With a bit more focus on the core plot and tighter editing, especially by trimming down some of the less relevant characters and scenes, this could have been a far more engaging experience. Nonetheless, for the performances and the payoff in the final act, it's still worth a one-time watch.

Rating - 3.5/5

An action packed game thriller that stands out with a unique filmmaking style and glamour treatment.

The story revolves around a Special investigation team cracking the mystery of a dacoity series in Kochi executed in the form of a multilevel puzzle game and their efforts of hunting the masterbrain forms the crux of the story.

Kudos to Deeno Dennis for materialising a distinctive and unprecedented narrative genre and filmmaking style to Malayalam.👌🏻He has managed to portray the story with top-notch technicality and the styling given,mood, ambience and color tone set for the movie is simply marvellous.🔥The handful characters portrayed through the story has got immense scope for performance even in the shortest screen space. The film must be watched in a 4K Dolby Atmos theatre to get the best sound experience.

Incredible performances by Mammootty,Gautam Menon & Hakim Shajahan. Sidharth Bharathan,Dino Dennis,Bhama Arun,Divya Pillai & Joemon Jyothir gave notable performances.

Nimish Ravi has precisely picturised the vision of the director on screen. Hats off to the musician Saeed Abbas and the sound designers Sachin Sudhakaran & Hariharan for giving wholesome and groovy sounds. All credit goes to his personal stylist Abhijith for presenting Mammootty in the most stylish,swagger avatar like never before. The effort he has put in choosing the perfect accessories for the Megastar is evident on the screens. Impressive efforts by Srik Varier for the color grading for maintaining the mood of the movie deserves appreciation. Last but not the least the editor Praveen Prabhakar,Nishadh Yusuf (late) and the Production Design team and Stunt choreographers also deserves appreciation for their contribution.

A must watch films for Mammootty fans in theatres promising a novel experience.

Director Deeno Dennis made a bold attempt with this film, but unfortunately, the execution doesn't live up to expectations. The decision to take on this project feels like a miscalculation, as the film struggles to maintain the intrigue it builds in the initial moments.

The first 15 minutes are undoubtedly the highlight. With a gripping setup and an air of suspense, it genuinely feels like something major is about to unfold. The atmosphere draws you in, and for a brief period, it promises a thrilling cinematic experience. However, that promise is short-lived.

What follows is a disappointingly flat narrative that never quite takes off. The story meanders without purpose, lacking both tension and emotional depth. Key plot points are either predictable or underdeveloped, and the screenplay fails to offer any surprises that could keep the audience invested. Instead of building toward something impactful, the film loses steam, relying heavily on stretched-out scenes and unnecessary subplots.

Casting choices further weaken the film. The performances are mostly uninspired, with little chemistry among the lead actors. It feels as though the cast was misfit for their roles-none manage to leave a lasting impression or bring life to their characters. As a result, emotional moments fall flat, and even the most dramatic scenes lack weight.

Visually, the film has its moments, and the technical aspects-such as cinematography and sound design-are competent, but they're not enough to compensate for the lackluster storytelling. One can't help but feel that with a better script and tighter direction, this could have been a much stronger film.

In the end, this movie feels like a missed opportunity. What begins as a potentially thrilling ride fizzles out into a forgettable and uninspired experience. It's a film that had the foundation to be great but faltered due to poor narrative choices and weak performances.

I went to the movie seeing its high rating but was skeptical due to some calling the movie average and ending bad. But none of the case for me.

Except a small moment the movie hooked me on. The movie obviously ask your time and patience and the ending was just mind blowing. Though I wouldn't ask people to judge the movie due to the ending only.

The buildup was good. I was interested in what was happening continuously. Few things seem little weird but not a make or break for the movie at all.

The concept is mind bending and the first half just leaves you thinking. So many things happening. But soon everything starts to make sense.

It was funny to see that I personally was the character who was fooled(if you watch the movie you will see).

The action has great camera movements. Though they only take a small part of the movie.

Overall easily worth a watch.