Anchakkallakokkan

""Anchakkallakokkan" delivers a thrilling blend of sci-fi action and Groundhog Day-style repetition, with Tom Cruise and Emily Blunt shining in their roles. The movie's innovative concept keeps viewers engaged, though the plot occasionally dips into predictability. Overall, it's a well-executed and entertaining ride that offers plenty of excitement and a fresh twist on the genre." delivers a thrilling blend of sci-fi action and Groundhog Day-style repetition, with Tom Cruise and Emily Blunt shining in their roles. The movie's innovative concept keeps viewers engaged, though the plot occasionally dips into predictability. Overall, it's a well-executed and entertaining ride that offers plenty of excitement and a fresh twist on the genre.

"Edge of Tomorrow" delivers a thrilling blend of sci-fi action and Groundhog Day-style repetition, with Tom Cruise and Emily Blunt shining in their roles. The movie's innovative concept keeps viewers engaged, though the plot occasionally dips into predictability. Overall, it's a well-executed and entertaining ride that offers plenty of excitement and a fresh twist on the genre.

My only criticism would be the fight scenes should have been way shorter. They were dragged on which made it boring. Realistically, even professional mma fighters in the ring don't last more than 5 minutes between rounds, so this made the fight scenes all the more lame. Otherwise, there was that suspense element, with different characters and how their personalities unraveled as the movie progresses. Casting was on point. No big names but an entertaining script held it together. Cinematography was amazing, capturing what happened from different angles. Kudos to the team. These days, no one cares if the movie is under 2 hours long. It should leave an impression in people's minds, with something new.

Great cinematography, a plot that unfolds in different levels, Wonderful BGM. A very good mystery and thriller. Director being a debutant made a wonderful effort. Created 1980 s environment very carefully. Even though mystery is revealed by end of the plot there is more to it. Wonderfully made climax fight with unpredictable moves and unexpected ending. It would be very difficult to predict who's the villian in the tale and even if villian is known after some time it would be very unpredictable on how the villian will meet his end and how the hero man up are shown in very unique way that is very whole essence of the film lies in.

Music and background score- super. Direction is good. Editing- not great. Story - not told well. Script - not okay, no depth for any character. Not for the family audience. Completely overhyped movie.

Considering the story involved and charectors portrayed, this movie could have been very exciting and engaging if a tight script was available. Even the main character handled by Lukeman was portrayed poorly which gives the audience a confused and unsatisfactory experience.

Camera work was great on long range shots but failed to impress on normal shots also lacked quality in many frames.

A bit more effort to polish the story and script along with some power for Lukeman's character would have done justice to the audience, at least.

Anchakkallakokkan Porattu

A sure shot for movie buffs who would love to watch something different from the normal mainstream cinema filled with multiple action sequences.

Before watching the movie I made a visit to Ullas Chembans short film Pambichi to understand his style of making. After watching the short film I came to the conclusion that the director has great potential for making a commercial entertainer.

Coming to the movie, Anchakkallakokkan name itself sounds interesting and mysterious and was looking forward to see what treat director has offered the audience.

Set in the backdrop of Kerala Karnataka border,we can notice influence of Telugu films and Folklore art Theyyam in the movie which he has portrayed in his short film also.

The movie moves through the perspective of Lukmans character who got his first posting to the Police Station in Border area of Kerala Karnataka.

The story revolves around a murder of a landlord that takes place in the village during the election campaign period followed by the police investigation and how Lukman finds the real truth behind the murder and the hands behind it.

The characters played by Chemban Vinod Jose,a senior policeman in a never before seen facial avatar gained attention with his powerful performance.

Lukman played his character naturally and no shades of his role in Unda was noticed. Merin Mary Philips character in the movie was totally a misfit to the story were she had nothing to do. Sreejith Ravis performance as a cunning womaniser landlord was amazing.

Merin Jose Pottakkal(Angamaly Diaries fame) and his brother as Gillappi Brothers,local country boys steal the show with their language accent,dance moves and terrific action sequences throughout the movie and it will be a break for both the artists who played their characters. Their characters got influenced from Western Cowboy styles.

Manikandan Achari,Senthil,RJ Murugan,Megha Thresiamma Thomas and Jojis(Fahadhs brother in Joji movie) performance also stands out in the movie.

When coming to behind the screen performances,Ullas Chemban has convincingly put his vision into screens along with Vikil Venu who has penned the movie,Music by Manikandan Achari synced well in the emotional areas and BGMs in action sequences was a different experience. Cinematography by Ambro and cuts by Rohit V S made the movie a stand out action treat for the audience.

A watchable movie with a different style of making.

Rating - 3/5.