Dominic and the Ladies' Purse

An interesting simple but a decently unfolding mystery movie butbw8th a slightly a disappointing end with some open questions unanswered for unknown reason... Not a typical romantic GVM movie but completely outside his genre ... He has definitely given his best.. the story and the screenplay unfolds slowly but steadily but sometimes hurried unlike malayalam movie which is its negative point also....the story is somewhat different unlike normal crime stories makes it interesting... who can miss mammoka and his performance.... This man is an acting genius next to bacchan even a step ahead of our ulaga nayagan.. he interludes his comic sense subtly so easily in his character making the flow of movie interesting. Sometimes he is shown as genius overdoing unlike an ordinary detective which makes it not believable but otherwise except that the movie is definitely a treat for crime thriller lovers like me..go for it.

Dominic and the ladies purse was an interesting watch. A good story that makes the audience laugh and thrilled. GVM had made a nice film with the two actors he chose. Mammooty and Gokul Suresh nailed the film with their best acting performances in the film. The climax made me happy that the film will go to the 100 crore club! It is small mixture of CBI but has comedy. We can say that Mammootty have got back to back Blockbusters of 24 and 25. The first half was comedy but the second half was thrilling. A murder-comedy film. I am honestly saying best story, best script, best director. Thank you GVM😀

So this Malayalam flick helmed by our guy Gautham Menon is basically a mystery-investigation ride with Mammootty donning the detective cap. The promo vids gave that away anyway, no big spoilers.

Story vibes? It's got some fresh toppings but yeah, a lot of recycled Malayalam and Hollywood flavor in the mix. First half? Slow af, but the comedy keeps you awake. Second half? Twisty turns incoming-some you see coming, some hit you outta nowhere. Not as draggy though. And the climax? Bang on!

Gautham's direction? Slick and clean, man's still got it. Mammootty and the squad? Killing it in their roles, no cap. Music's meh, but that final song in the climax slaps hard. The visuals and production design? Chef's kiss.

Bottom line? It's like ordering a solid above-average pizza. Not groundbreaking, but tasty enough. Just don't walk in with sky-high expectations, and bring a lil patience. You'll walk out chill.

It is a mystery-comedy thriller that offers a blend of intriguing moments and light-hearted humor. The movie delivers some genuinely comic sequences, keeping the tone balanced throughout.

Mammootty shines in his role, portraying the character with natural finesse and delivering a performance that does full justice to his reputation. Gokul Suresh complements him well as the co-star, and the duo shares impressive chemistry that adds to the film's charm.

That said, the pacing is a bit slow, making it less suited for fans of commercial, fast-paced cinema. The narrative takes time to engage the audience, but it builds up to a decent climax. While the final twist is unexpected and satisfying, the ending becomes somewhat predictable toward the last portion of the movie.

The music deserves a mention for its contribution to the overall mood, enhancing key moments effectively.

In summary, It may not be groundbreaking, but it's a decent watch with some standout performances, especially from Mammootty, and an engaging twist to wrap things up. A good pick for fans of mystery-comedy thrillers who don't mind a slower pace.

GG Gautham Vasudeo Menon's Malayalam debut as a director, Dominic and the Ladies' Purse, is an above-average investigative thriller that is let down by its generic writing. The humor works very well, and Mammootty's character stands out with unique traits that could surely be explored further. GVM keeps the film simple, which both works and doesn't work at times. The sync sound is slightly distracting, while the editing is well below average. On the other hand, the cinematography is good, and the songs are enjoyable.

Mammootty shines throughout the film. His charisma as Dominic makes up for film's shortcomings, ensuring you're entertained from start to finish. Gokul Suresh's character has little to offer but does a decent job with what he's given. Viji Venkatesh provides good support, while Sushmitha Bhatt delivers a decent performance as well. Rest of cast fails to make any impression. Overall, the film ends up being just an above-average thriller but its Mammootty which makes it a fun watch.

OVERALL - 7/10.