Bromance

I see writer-director ADJ's intention to package a clean, colorful Gen Z entertainer, but this is honestly just passable fare. The humor barely (..and I mean, BARELY) hit the mark for me (eliciting a couple of chuckles isn't what I expect from a film marketed as a comedy), with only Sangeeth Prathap and Shajohn managing to work some magic. The rest of the cast is supremely annoying-Mathew and his anger issues reminded me of Ram Charan from Game Changer, just louder; Arjun Ashokan needs to change things around a bit, while Mahima Nambiar and Shyam Mohan hardly have anything substantial to do. Being loud and over-the-top only works when you have the acting range to back it up and that's unfortunately not the case with the majority of the ensemble here. It's not Saturday Night-level abysmal, but I sat through 2h 30m without connecting to the characters or their cooked-up situations. Bharat Bopanna, as Arjun Reddy lite, is alright. Govind Vasantha's music, which I usually like, also turns out to be meh. The Akhil George-Chaman Chakko combo, after Identity, is again working overtime to cover up for a weak script.

Let's break this down like an equation: (BROMANCE - Mathew Thomas) + anyone else = a watchable flick

Congratulations to Mathew Thomas-you've officially delivered one of the worst performances by any working actor in recent times. Seriously, it's baffling how you've made it through so many films with such consistently subpar acting.

That said, if you can survive the first 20-25 minutes, the movie actually becomes enjoyable. The humor clicks, the comedy is light-hearted, and it works as a no-brainer entertainer with some decent laughs. The songs didn't do much for me, and while the background score was passable, Govind Vasantha seemed like a shadow of his former self. The Gen-Z and the Vloggers are trolled completely all over the movie was a good part.

Performance-wise, this film belongs entirely to Sangeeth Prathap-he nailed every scene he was in. Arjun Ashokan was okay overall, but in the second half, his performance edged dangerously close to irritating-just a notch above Mathew Thomas. Shajon, with his Don Lee-style mimicry, was fun to watch and delivered good comedic timing. Bharath Bopanna looked the part and played Ashish convincingly. Shyam Mohan didn't have much to do, but he served his role well. Mahima looked beautiful and was okay with her role.

All in all, despite the drag caused by Mathew Thomas, Bromance still worked for me and turned out to be a fun ride.

Rating: 5.5/10.

Bromance tries to deliver an entertaining mix of drama, comedy, and action, but despite a promising start, it loses steam midway, leaving the audience disengaged.

The film initially hooks viewers with an interesting setup, but as the story unfolds, the pacing slows down significantly, making it a dull experience. Mathews' performance, instead of adding depth, often feels exaggerated, bordering on overacting, which makes certain scenes unintentionally cringeworthy. The supporting cast does a passable job, but no one truly stands out. The saving grace, to some extent, is actor Shajon, who brings some energy with his character. A few comedic moments land well, but overall, the film struggles to maintain engagement.

On the technical front, the editing is decent but lacks finesse, while the music is forgettable, adding nothing extraordinary to the experience. In the end, 2025 Bromance is a one-time watch at best, more suited for a casual home viewing rather than a trip to the theatre.

A Fast paced colorful comedy Movie ! Nice making by Arun D Jose !

I did not get bored for even for a moment , that's more than enough not to mind some negatives and i think this one is nice choice for a time pass for anyone !

All characters are fun to watch ;mathew thomas done fine as hyperactive bro and small yet effective role for Shyam Mohan !

Arjun ashokan role is cool and Mahima Nambiar got the charming persona to entertain !!

& show stealing performance goes to Sangeeth prathap his one-liners and some expressions are priceless !

Comic scenes blended with Govind Vasantha's music is enhance the mood for a perfect entertaining watch !

A jolly good time is waiting near your cinemas !!!

I have seen this movie today and its already disappeared from my mind. Movie have nothing positive other than presence of Shajon, Arjun Ashokan and Mahima. No story line which can mske a film strong. Why i said irritating movie for me is because of dialogue delivery part of few actors. Director might be looking for younger audiences but i doubt even they will like it. Not worthy of paying a rupeese for this movie. Not even a good song which can help us to remember this movie. Overall i would give Not even a Single ⭐. I hope new directors should write a good script before planning for movie. Best of Luck.