Golam

A howdunnit murder mystery with an interesting story turned into a script that needs more drafts. The direction with the use of camera and music tries to cover up any weakness in the script which kind of works by the second half of the movie. The over-the-top use of music reminded me of how some soap operas use plagiarised over-the-top action music from movies for no reason while showing close-ups of everyone in that scene. Even though this was only two hours, it could still have trimmed another twenty minutes out of it and it would've worked better. The lead actor wasn't particularly bad but besides his chiselled body and stoic posture, he couldn't really bring the audience to care for him as the lead. But all the other supporting cast did their roles really well. The moments where I first thought their acting was a bit over the top were justified to be like that once the mystery starts unravelling. The different demography of people in an office setup felt quite real for the current time and not in the stereotypical way that is usually seen in movies.

There are a lot of aspects that may feel silly but the film manages to be engaging especially in the second half, and I felt I could forgive a lot of its mistakes. The film ends with a promise of a sequel which I can only imagine to be much bigger in scope and I don't think that is really viable with the current setup.

On the whole, despite all its issues, it felt like a commendable attempt of an investigation thriller that tries something different in Malayalam, even though it clearly borrows a lot from Agatha Christie to CSI.

The movie is a must watch for all those who love crime thriller genre.. I thoroughly enjoyed watching it.. The movie deserves much more hype and attention... The casting, plot and narrative are excellent. Felt a step ahead of 'Thalavan'.. The story line is not at all confusing as it has been the case in some other movies..Also the suspense element keeps one glued to the screen throughout..Nothing to pinpoint..Good work by all the crew members, especially the new comers..Never felt like they were new comers..There is a second part and the best thing is movie ends well..Hopefully they will keep up the expectation..

Golam

A crime investigation thriller that keeps the audience thoroughly engaging till the end.

The story moves through the mysterious murder investigation of a corporate chief at his office and how the investigation officer hunts the truth behind it.

Kudos to the director for visually connecting & engaging the audience to the screen with a short span of 2 hrs with very minimal location.

The modus-o-perandi used in committing the crime was convincing but the way the investigating official cracks out the culprit seems way too easy. Praveen Prabhakar & Samjad has penned the script in a perfect way to show the backstory plot behind the murder. 👍

Ranjith Sajeev brilliantly portrayed the character of the investigation officer through his stance,persona and attitude.👏All the actors has performed really well in the movie.

Golam would have taken a leap with better promotional strategies by the production team.

Rating - 3.25/5.

The story of the movie begins with the opening title itself. During the opening credits, they portray each character and their surroundings. Each character in the movie has their own significance. I like the storyline; it seems like a normal death at first, but then the ASP officer enters the scene and the way he handles the situation is awesome. A big shoutout to Ranjith Sanjeev (Mike fame); he is a pure example of how an actor can perform under the proper guidance of a brilliant director. The way he solves the puzzle of the crime is so good. It was thrilling to watch as well. In the end, each of the scenes is interconnected, and the way it is portrayed on screen is nothing but brilliant direction. Samjad, the director, you have a long way to go, man. The special thing about the end of this movie is that there is obviously a second part, but they have multiple options to go into it. There are different stories to hit on for the second part. Also, a lot of newbie actors and actresses have been given opportunities in this movie, and none of them failed on screen. Each of them delivered a good performance. Movies like this should be promoted instead of the false promotions happening on social media currently. Golam was silent before its release but is now getting enough appreciation. Go watch it in theatres; it is value for money.

The story of the movie Golam might feel familiar to people who watch or listen to movies frequently. Especially for viewers of detective films. There is a link between this movie's concept and the story of a significant book written by renowned author Agatha Christie. Perhaps accidental. Nevertheless, this film may have been a solid investigative thriller if it had a new storyline and had a few more talented performers. The movie frequently shifts in tempo and veers away from the intended message. The main character, who pointlessly snaps and then examines a photo on his phone, is the best illustration of this. Both the screenplay and the story are old. This one has every element common to all other investigative thrillers. Just one viewing of the film is sufficient. In any case, the writer deserves a hearty round of applause. Because it's difficult to manage so many different characters at once and come up with a confusing murdering method that nobody recognizes.