Ezra

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Positives: Ezra is something of a horror movie which you can either expect from Hollywood or Malayalam Cinema. This film has beautiful scenes, this film tries to connect with youth, which I think lands well.

Being honest the way the story is narrated is something you would love, screenplay is also cherry on the cake, Acting is extremely good, everyone did justice to their roles.

Film has a twist which you won't even guess anywhere in the film.

Some may realize the twist but majority would not.

Drawbacks: 1. It has that typical horror film setback, a mysterious house, a new place, a new couple, gets into problems.

2. At times you may feel the film is getting boring if you haven't seen these types of films earlier.

3. Malayalam Cinema again tries to get into political, Religious problems yet sugarcoated propaganda is present but is ok at this time.

It does not disses other religions. But Malayalam cinema has dived into this side of Cinema where entertainment is combined with forceful Religious controversies.

Conclusion: Overall, better than most Indian Horror Films You can watch it 2 to 3 times.

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Brilliant visualization, amazing background score, thrilling supernatural elements and crisp editing make Ezra a wholesome movie experience.

Mathew and priya hav just moved to kochi when powers of the supernatural start to take over their lives. How they tide over the forces form the story.

It is indeed a very good attempt to give a horror movie in Malayalam based on Jewish horror legend. The director has succeeded in creating a eerie atmosphere to keep the audience engaged right up to the climax. The filming, photography deserves appreciation as it attempts to match with Hollywood style filming of horror movies.

But it appears the Director have taken some inspiration from Hollywood movie particularly 'The Possession ( 2012)' directed by Ole Bornedal which deals with the possession of Dybukk over a girl.

There are of course scenes that are of pure cinematic portrayal which eludes our logic particularly the reappearance of the antique box from the sea shown in the post credit roll rescued by two youths. How can a metal box dropped into the sea can all of a sudden reappear at some seashore of Mumbai?It evidently shows the Director's clear cut intention to produce a sequel.

On the whole a good horror movie to watch out for.

While I certainly liked the ideas in this film, it is way too long, overly melodramatic with subpar acting, and has a very predictable story that a horror lover will get bored by pretty quickly. The good parts of this movie really do shine though, I loved the Jewish religion spin on the film and the Dibbuk box plot is an underused horror story so I was glad to see it on the big screen. The world building was very good and I did care about the characters (but more due to the writing over the actual acting unfortunately). I think if the runtime were cut down a bit and the focus was drawn more towards the horror and less to melodrama, this would've been a much much better film.

Greate experience. Really a new concept of horror movie. The essential element for every good horror movie is a grippy story line, which Ezra has. Prithviraj is really a versatile actor. He has performed up to his potential. Melodious music is also a plus point for the movie. That's the reason why Bollywood is already heading to remake the movie, as they always do, instead of making a really good movie.

Overall a must watch for lovers of good horror movie.