Kaiyoppu (2005) :
Brief Review -
A true writer's film don't need any big sets, glamour, action, melodrama to tell a Classic Story and Kaiyoppu is the Biggest Example of it. Kaiyoppu is a very intelligent film. It is not made for masses those who love action, glamour, romance and high drama in the film and moreover assumes that these are the only things any film can offer. This one is for urban classes, those who understand cinematic aspects and power of storytelling. This will please every critic mind because it is made from critic's point of view and it even mentions the same unknowingly. I am still not sure if it was a true story or not because when they showed the date and timing of the event in the climax, I was quite shocked to learn that it might be a true story but then i didn't even bother researching it. Let it be, it doesn't matter much to me now. I am more than happy with the overall product even if it's fictional. The movie tells the story about Balachandran, a person with passion for books and literature. He is that big-hearted guy we call a real human, he had his ambitions, dreams but never thought of crossing the line. Whether it was his love life or professional life, he stayed in limits but when it comes to generosity and helping others, he has no limits. What an intellectual character it was to adore. Like I said, this film is for classes so you know finding such intelligent character in a suitable storyline is a rare combo and we often complaint about not seeing it. Mammootty, on hearing the script, decided to act without any remuneration. My respects to this man for Living this Character on screen. That police station speech had me stunned for a moment and that's only because of his outstanding acting. In a nutshell, Ranjith has made a heartbreaking film with solid classy statements that we don't get to see often so please don't Miss this one at any cost.
RATING - 8/10*
By - #samthebestest.
