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Prince & Family, directed by Binto Stephen, really worked for me. It's a fun, fast-paced ride that cleverly targets vloggers and so-called influencers who chase fame at the cost of societal values. The film makes a strong statement against this trend, and it's portrayed in a way that feels both timely and effective.

The story follows a familiar structure, with the elder son stepping up to take responsibility for the family-but the treatment feels fresh thanks to solid narration and engaging writing.

Dileep delivers a mature and grounded performance as Prince. In some scenes, you even catch glimpses of the vintage Dileep we all remember. The real surprise, however, is Raniya Raana in her debut-she brings charm, energy, and emotional depth to her over-the-top character, and her dance sequences absolutely sizzle. She's definitely one to watch.

Supporting actors like Manju Pillai, Siddique, Dhyan, Josekutty, and Bindu Panicker all hold their ground well. Urvashi, in a brief cameo, makes a powerful and meaningful impact.

Cinematography was decent, the background score complemented the mood, though the songs didn't quite hit the mark for me.

All in all, the film clicked with me on many levels.

I'd rate it 7 out of 10.

I haven't been particularly impressed by Sundar C's earlier films, but his latest collaboration with Vadivelu in Gangers actually worked for me.

While the story itself isn't top-tier, it's competently crafted-clearly drawing inspiration from a couple of Malayalam films like Olympian Anthony Adam and Sapthamashree Thaskaraha. Still, the narrative was handled in a neat and engaging manner. The first half leans heavily into comedy, and it delivers quite well, thanks to Vadivelu's performance, which gives off shades of his Pokkiri role. The second half keeps the laughs coming and even throws in a heist that plays out convincingly.

Comedy clicked in several places, though it didn't quite reach the heights of their earlier collaborations. Action sequences, on the other hand, were well-executed. The pacing of the film had its highs and lows, but it generally held up.

Performance-wise, everyone did a decent job. Catherine Tresa started off with a well-written, strong character, but unfortunately, her arc was reduced to a glam role as a bar dancer in one scene, which felt unnecessary. As for the songs-they didn't do much for the narrative and actually slowed things down. They weren't particularly memorable either.

Overall, if you're a fan of Sundar C's style and looking for a light-hearted watch with some laughs, this might just do the trick.

Rating: 6.5/10.

Sometimes, you start watching a movie with no expectations, just hoping it turns out to be decent based on the trailer or teaser. That was the case here-a former soldier's desperate search for her missing son at the U. S. Consulate in Frankfurt had all the makings of a gripping thriller. Unfortunately, the film squanders its promising premise with dull storytelling, weak execution, and scenes that lack logic or coherence.

The only noteworthy aspect was Jeanne Goursaud's screen presence-she looked stunning. However, her performance was average, and her action scenes were unconvincing. The rest of the cast didn't leave much of an impression either; their roles felt underdeveloped and added little to the overall experience.

The film is riddled with plot holes and implausible twists, which is especially disappointing for a crime/action genre.

Not recommended.