Chiquita

I had the privilege of attending a private screening of Chiquita, An intriguing emotional journey with strong content and well written screenplay. Story revolves around protagonist and his emotions with spirituality and family bonding. The casting is very apt especially the person who played Charles role has lived his character. The way he portrayed the transformation of his life into spiritual journey is commendable. The BGM gives the life to the story narration and especially with the end song and perfectly blended with the VFX visuals is top notch. Camera and Editing department gave their best for the movie. Director has made the film engaging with proper design of characters and got the best work from all technicians. Overall, Chiquita is a spiritual cinematic journey with best filmmaking. Kudos to the director Trivikram and entire cast & crew!

I caught a private screening of this film and ....Superb! Loved Loved Loved it.. I would have rated it 10 but there's always room for improvement. Isn't there?

The casting, acting, treatment, screenplay, story telling, dialogues, BGM, everything was captivating and engrossed me. In end credits I realized that the director wrote all dialogues, so kudos to him for tastefully blending emotion with aesthetics. Adbhutahaa! (Means Beyond Wonderful!)

This review follows the screenplay and my instant emotions as I see the characters unravel and the story unfolds was a pleasant roller coaster.

I loved the actor who played Charles.. camera loves him. He has tremendous screen presence..

Excellent opening shot which basically tells the story before it even unfolds.. Joshua tree kinda feeling where folks go to discover themselves and then Sri Chakram (pls google it) , divine power logo appears among the visions..

Very natural progression to the character intros, extremely natural flow of dialogues and chemistry between the first two actors introduced. The big burly biker, Charles, is a kitten at heart, at peace with himself, and the asian/latino looking god daughter kinda relationship fortifies his outlook as a human/global citizen. All through the narrative.. crisp dialogues.

His dialogue with Freya is true meaning of faith and human respect for one's beliefs, opinions and it also shows the viewer the kind of relationship they both have.. Freya is more family and confidante to him than his own family.

What a heartfelt n honest conversation between father n daughter in the bedroom.. The writing was pretty deep rooted in psychology, open beliefs, broad mindedness, equating peace, grace, understanding with the feminine form. This scene again shows that a daughter is a daughter for life.. son is a son till he gets a wife.

Freeing oneself of their inhibitions, responsibilities and burdens is the true meaning of Nirvana and how u drew a parallel to bikers and freedom is commendable.. U must be a rider or did tremendous research on this entire story and how it unfolded.

Its a must watch imho and a thoroughly enjoyable one at that. Kudos to the entire cast/crew and take a bow Trivikram!

I'm very impressed. Engaging storytelling, powerful performances, striking visuals, the director's keen eye for detail, and wonderfully experimental music together make Chiquita a great watch. Every scene resonates with emotional depth and authenticity. I absolutely loved Charles,Jody Dean, who plays him, has a commanding screen presence. The wife, daughter, and granddaughter all delivered outstanding performances as well. The father-daughter conversation is my personal favorite moment in the film. Overall Chiquita is an evocative journey that stays with viewers long after the credits roll. By the way, the ending song and animation are absolutely fantastic.

I had the pleasure of watching Chiquita at a private screening. It is a well-executed film that kept me engaged from beginning to end. The movie incorporates all the essential elements: an interesting story, excellent direction and acting, innovative and beautiful cinematography, and a captivating musical score.

However, what truly sets this film apart is its sense of "transcendence." The main character, Charles, progresses through Maslow's hierarchy of needs, ultimately achieving self-actualization and becoming a transcendent figure. While rooted in a specific culture (writer Trivikram's bold choice of the biker culture is noteworthy), Charles rises above it, discovering his universal self.

Watching this film is like enjoying warm Gulab Jamun paired with vanilla ice cream. After indulging in this delectable combination, you find yourself reflecting on the magic of its flavors. Similarly, long after watching Chiquita, I continue to ponder its profound impact and uncover new insights into its brilliance. This is a unique and unforgettable movie-a must-watch.

In the vast, unforgiving landscape of Texas, "Chiquita" emerges as a quietly powerful meditation on personal transformation. Charles, portrayed with raw vulnerability by Jody Dean, is a divorced biker navigating the emotional wreckage of his past when a chance encounter with a mysterious young girl becomes a catalyst for profound self-discovery.

Director Gajulapalli Trivikram crafts an intimate narrative that transcends typical genre boundaries. The film's strength lies not in dramatic plot twists, but in its nuanced exploration of human resilience and unexpected connection. Dean's performance is particularly remarkable - he brings a weathered authenticity to Charles that makes his emotional journey deeply compelling.