ED: Extra Decent

I just watched ED: Extra Decent and I'm still trying to figure out what the point of it all was. The movie was like a big mess, with a bunch of weird characters and a plot that didn't make any sense. I mean, I think it was supposed to be a dark comedy or something, but it just wasn't funny.

The main guy, ED, was just annoying and I didn't care about him at all. He was like a whiny baby who couldn't get his life together. And the supporting characters were just as bad. They were all like caricatures or something, with no depth or development.

The jokes were stupid and fell flat. I didn't laugh once during the whole movie. And the pacing was all off. It was like they took a bunch of random scenes and stuck them together without any idea of how they fit together.

I don't even know why I watched the whole thing. I guess I was just hoping it would get better or something. But it didn't. It just got worse and worse.

Overall, I would not recommend ED: Extra Decent to anyone. It's a waste of time and money. Unless you like watching stupid, unfunny movies with annoying characters and a nonsensical plot. Then I guess you might like it. But for everyone else, stay far, far away.

I'm going to give it a 3 out of 10. And that's being generous.

On the whole, the film worked for me based on the following:

1. Suraaj's performance as the psychotic Binu-exhibiting sadistic shades and cleverly concealing that persona-is spectacular.

2. Ashif Kakkodi's script keeps the proceedings engaging with instances of dark humour sprinkled throughout the narrative. Several "family cliches" are subverted.

3. Aamir Pallikkal's directorial treatment is a vast improvement from Ayisha.

4. Ankit Menon's music packs more to each scene - be it an underlining of dark comedy or emotions.

5. Great comedic timing exhibited by the supporting cast - especially Shyam Mohan, Vineeth Thattil David, and Raffi.

6. Vinaya Prasad aces her subtle-yet-crazy mommy role.

7. Not the perfectly packaged finale but it's apt as a concluding note.

8. This one is probably going to divide audiences based on their interest in / aversion to the genre. I liked it.

It's an odd movie-with a rather improbable plot and unimaginable situations. But it doesn't disappoint, at least not to the level you'd expect. The screenplay lacks clarity, and the direction fails to impress. Still, there's something about it. It finds a strange sweet spot between a dark drama and a grey-toned comedy-if that makes sense. Suraj's performance is what keeps it afloat, doing a decent job of masking the glaring negatives.

Don't go in with high expectations and you might actually enjoy it. It starts to dip a little after the halfway point. The pacing and sequence of events begin to feel a bit dry, but not enough to completely lose you. There are certain moments that genuinely make you laugh. It's one of those movies that leave you feeling uneasy and unsure-was it good or bad? You can't really tell.

ED (Extra Decent) is a dark comedy featuring Suraj Venjaramood in a psycho character role, which he portrays with remarkable excellence. His performance, along with his distinctive get-up, stands out as the film's highlight. The supporting cast also delivers commendable performances, adding occasional comical moments to the narrative.

However, the film falters in its script and storytelling. The screenplay lacks engagement, and the story feels underdeveloped, leaving much to be desired. Stronger writing could have significantly improved the overall impact of the film.

The music is decent, though not exceptional, and while it complements the tone of the film, it doesn't leave a lasting impression. Unfortunately, the climax also fails to resonate, leaving the audience unconvinced.

Overall, ED is an average watch, best appreciated for Suraj Venjaramood's stellar performance but lacking in other critical areas.

So sorry to mention that the movie ED produced by such a talented actor like Suraj Venjaramoodu fell really so short of expectations. Maybe it was mainly because of the poor story line of the writer??. The movie has left only a feeling of "Monotony" without much to feel that it's a commedy as shown in the ads of the movie. Like what the so talented Late Sri Siddique Sir told me when I was able to meet him and ask him why many films don't perform well, he gave me the important answer - "Lack of correct Judgement" as the main reason. I am sure there was really something wrong in the judgement by the people involved in production of the movie ED. Sorry to say that it would not run long in theatres. Dr K Madhav, Independent Social Researcher and an appreciator of Good Forms of Art, including Music, in which I have been involved for some time Thank God.