Ayalum Njanum Thammil (2012) :
Brief Review -
Before society, the doctor needs to understand his job and obligation-Lal Jose proves with his medical drama. Doctors are known as forms of God, and rightfully so. I myself once wanted to be a doctor but then changed paths of education. Some of my friends are having good careers in the medical field, and I have immense respect for them. One of my doctor friends says, "Some jobs give you more than a salary. Instead of bank balance, I am hungry for people's blessings and creating goodwill through my work." I fully agree with him, and that's why I have a huge amount of respect for him. During the pandemic, while I was sitting at home, he was busy serving people, and that too 24 x 7. Man, this is a tough job. Lal Jose's Ayalum Njanum Thammil shows you some aspects of it but unfortunately misses many more valuable segments that could have taken the film to the next level. The film is about a wannabe doctor who realises the importance of a job and the impact it has on society. We have seen many films based on the same idea, with different fields such as the Army, Civil service, and even a chef. What this film lacks is a strong emotional connect with the main character, which is diverted to the second lead, Dr. Samuel, played by Prathap Pothen. It's more like his film than Prithviraj Sukimaran's. Lal's execution also falters on many occasions, as ANT looks like a low-grade and dated film. His love story and the cop's anguish took up a lot of screen space, which was unnecessary. The same space could have been used for the intelligence and thoughtful conversations between Samuel and Ravi. Sukumaran's honest act and Pothen's subtle impact save the film from drowning; rather, they make sure that it becomes a must-see. I have seen better films on doctors and their Great work, so this one felt just fairly good, nothing more than that.
RATING - 6/10*
By - #samthebestest.
