7th Day

This is overrated suspense thriller. Could have been a better movie but there are so many flaws and coincidence in Story. A suspense movie can not have coincidence . Why I am talking about coincidence you will know at the end of the movie. I think you should skip this movie.

Acting and direction of the movie is below par.

Once again débutantes proved to be good. Shyam Dhar being a new comer did his direction very well. His work is above average for a débutante. But the screenplay is lagging. Cinematography is average.

The film is all about friendship, love and a lot of money. The story revolves around a group of friends. As the story starts Prithviraj delivers a monologue saying his thoughts on X'mas and crimes. Later he gets involved in an accident with two youngsters on a bike whose behaviour seems to be odd and suspicious. He offers them help. Here starts the mystery. Prithviraj reveals that he is an IPS officer. From there on everything is thrilling. The plot is full of suspense.

As expected Prithviraj is fantastic. He has done his job very well. He investigates the mystery in an extra ordinary manner. And ultimately we are fed with answers to everything.

But the script is not flawless. "We could expect what is going to happen eventually". But still the climax is fine.

Deserves 7/10

A 7th Day of the newcomer Shyamdar develops through a group of five youngsters in a seven-day start from Christmas. As the 7th day after God created the earth by creating the earth for six days, the seventh day of the seventh day, the story of the 7th Day of Akhil Paul's writings is complete. The success of the film is where the shots are shocked. However, it can not be said of a monotonous or unbelievable. In the last minute this tip is over.

2014 has been a disaster for Malayalam films with every single film bombing at the box office, except maybe 3 or 4. Mammootty's Gangster is an example of downright flop.

We have been seeing lots of débutante directors coming up lately and 7th Day is no different. But Shyamdhar shines with his work. His direction is appreciative. The cinematography & editing is below average as many scene are repeated to feed the non-linear screenplay. But I liked the screenplay, to be honest and for a mystery thriller like this, it is an apt choice.

Starting off with an unnecessary disco song (with some good rap, I should mention), the film talks about a group of friends who get entangled in an underworld racket involving big money. Later, we are to know that things are not at all what they seem to be. Prithviraj pops out with brilliant performance as an ex-cop. As the story moves forward with credible suspense, skeletons start falling out & we are fed with more information as to what, why & how. Certain twists in the plot grow and make the story understandable. Vinay Fortt should be lauded for his style.

The story as a whole reminds of Hollywood thriller classics but I am not complaining because although the makers borrow ideas, they don't altogether copy it like the fashion currently is. There are many flaws but for the entertainment it provides, they all nullify. There are many elements which are shown but the underlying point is slightly clichéd. The climax is very fine. At least, the pace will keep you from boredom.

BOTTOM LINE: Recommended, for it is really good. I am gonna expect more from Shyamdhar.

Can be watched with a typical Indian family? YES

Prithiviraj was at his best in portraying David abhram role...this movie takes us roller coaster ride on who done it.

Fantastic screenplay, background score keeps you engaged through the end