It's been a time since Mammootty gave us a good movie after Pathemari. The movies that came after, majority of them, we're tasteless affairs, the only watchable one being the above average Great Father.
But Wait! Mammootty is back with a bang... Abrahaminte Santhathikal ,directed by Shaji Padoor and scripted by Hanneef Adeni is an action-crime thriller, which, despite being dark, is a stylishly mounted, brisk thriller. Mammootty has delivered us many cop movies in the past but this one's different from that. This film also delves into complex relations which makes it an interesting watch.
Now to the plot.... Derrick Abraham (Mammootty), is a dutiful police officer who does not let anything come between his duty, even when it is his own blood. When his brother, Philip (Anson Paul) is jailed for a case he claims he did not commit, Derrick has to decide what to do next before their relation turns deadly...
That's all I can tell u as the plot is concerned. As I had said before, this one's a dark film but does not make u uncomfortable a bit. It moves at a feverish pace from beginning. The cinematography was done neatly. The movie throughout bears a slick look. The background score gives the required feel. The songs were really good. Not even one song was felt unnecessary. But use of the song, 'Kaneerattil' twice was not required. The "twist" in the climax was really a shocker and one of the best plot twist since movies like Drishyam and Mumbai Police...
Now to the performances. Mammootty is as always good. It's been a while since he gave us a character to care for. Anson Paul too has delivered a good performance, specially in the second half. Shajohn was good. His scenes in the climax will be met with claps and whistles. Rest of the supporting cast did a great job.
So all in all, this a must watch movie this year and if possible catch it in the nearest theatre possible. It's worth the money spent.
My rating : 4.5/5
