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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.

Let's break this down like an equation: (BROMANCE - Mathew Thomas) + anyone else = a watchable flick

Congratulations to Mathew Thomas-you've officially delivered one of the worst performances by any working actor in recent times. Seriously, it's baffling how you've made it through so many films with such consistently subpar acting.

That said, if you can survive the first 20-25 minutes, the movie actually becomes enjoyable. The humor clicks, the comedy is light-hearted, and it works as a no-brainer entertainer with some decent laughs. The songs didn't do much for me, and while the background score was passable, Govind Vasantha seemed like a shadow of his former self. The Gen-Z and the Vloggers are trolled completely all over the movie was a good part.

Performance-wise, this film belongs entirely to Sangeeth Prathap-he nailed every scene he was in. Arjun Ashokan was okay overall, but in the second half, his performance edged dangerously close to irritating-just a notch above Mathew Thomas. Shajon, with his Don Lee-style mimicry, was fun to watch and delivered good comedic timing. Bharath Bopanna looked the part and played Ashish convincingly. Shyam Mohan didn't have much to do, but he served his role well. Mahima looked beautiful and was okay with her role.

All in all, despite the drag caused by Mathew Thomas, Bromance still worked for me and turned out to be a fun ride.

Rating: 5.5/10.