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.

Well, movies at the end of the day, for a lot of it's consumers are a source of fun and entertainment and stree busters. An escape from the stress and rigours of day to day life and generally not much more is expected from a 2-3 hour watch. While many of us do enjoy gripping thrillers and intense drama and emotions and the odd scare fest, the slapstick entertainer is the staple when you just want to relax. Now in spite of this near staple like demand for this genre, executing it with perfection is a skill not many possess and delivering it with consistency was a skill the Malayalam industry was known for. An ode to the times of Priyadarshan's heyday, Sathyan Anthikkad and Siddique-Lal, Vineeth Sreenvasan and co.

Arun D Jose tries to emulate these veterans of the craft and while he falters on many fronts, does still manage to deliver a palatable product. The jokes do hit more often than not. The plot moves forward aided by a decent screenplay and some quirky dialogues. The cast was a bit of let down especially when it came to the comedic timing and it is Sangeeth Pratap and Shajohn who stand out but then do so more owing to being one eyed men in the land of the blind.

Overall the movie does offer some fun moments and the overall experience is worth the time invested though not by much and hence my run of the mill rating. Still, do watch if you have some time and no mood to invest much brain cells for a two and half hours.

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 !!!

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.

Rating - 3.5/5

A clean action fun suspense entertainer with eccentric performances.

The story takes us through the lives of two brothers and erratic events that takes shape on their hunt for finding the missing brother forms the storyline.

ADJ as always has given a promising entertainer with funny moments. Good writing by ADJ,Thomas and Raveeshnath giving some humorous moments and Bromance through the movie with relatable dialogues and witty characters. The filmmakers has mixed friendship,bromance,love,betrayal,action and family emotions in the movie that could be well related by anyone.

Good performances by Mathew,Arjun Ashokan,Sangeetha Prathap & Mahima Nambiar. The placement of Bharath Bopanna as the antagonist was a brilliant move and served the purpose.

Akhil George has captured the movie maintaining the pace of the movie & Chaman Chakko has trimmed the story to a fun filled entertainer.👍🏻Good music and BGM's by Govind Vasantha kept the vibe,mood and suspense of the story alive.

A good fun to watch entertainer ride on weekend with friends and family.