Parudeesa

Talking about the varied aspects of religion in India and specifically Kerala, Parudeesa talks about how the usual folklore reacts to a miracle and the superstitious parades of life.

Anthony Thekkek is poignant in his role as verger as well as the father who takes on the true path to religion and believes in Jesus. He sets a benchmark and the story revolves around the chronicles of a stereotype- ridden village in a high range area in Kerala. Sreenivasan isn't a charmer as the priest & arch-bishop thereafter, but the supporting cast like Jagathy & Shwetha Menon do good.

Only that the screenplay is very slow and boring at times, Parudeesa delivers a good message and talks about perks of serving humanity. Direction is average, while editing & cinematography sucks. Music is in parallel with the theme and as a whole, the film scores well enough with a background thriller story!

BOTTOM LINE: Parudeesa is averagely watchable and serious cinema-buffs should have a look, but if you love fun & masala movies with cheap humor and glamor, Parudeesa is not for you.

Can be watched with a typical Indian family? YES

Language: No | Sex, Nudity or Foreplay: No | Vulgarity: Mediocre | Violence or Gore: No | Smoking, Alcohol or Drugs: No

This movie which was filmed in the beautiful Kerala background is one of best films I have ever seen. There are many messages in this film which are applicable to the whole world. Progressive and genuine followers of Christ or Buddha (the first group) are overshadowed in this world by politically motivated greedy society (second group) who wants to use religion for their benefits and not to serve the genuine causes as outlined by prophets. The second group finds out every method to make the first group "the bad person/people" even though the former is striving to serve people and implement the best policy of "live and let live and also co-exist" in this world without waiting for the world after death.

• Saleel , San Francisco USA