Whatever maybe the inspiration for making this, John Joseph's thriller drama Overtake certainly keeps you hooked as it begins narrating. The story of a young couple who take the scenic route from Bangalore to Kochi to lead a life away from the city hustle bustle is what lies in the surface of this film. But as it moves ahead, you begin to wonder why there's a truck trying to kill this couple. It's a watchable thriller which starts off and builds well with the only biggest problem appearing after an hour: the chase sequences go on and on and on. Director Joseph uses all his precious running time to create these redundant chase sequences that get tiring after a few minutes. The truck seems to have superhero powers as it shows up everywhere, making me also question the logicality of the plot. That, coupled with Parvathy Nair's horrible acting, are what puts Overtake in the "average film" section of Malayalam history. Otherwise, it's a cool afternoon watch and something that can be discussed at length because the final few minutes are fodder for a family debate. Go for it if you can rent the DVD. TN.
