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Marco (2024): A Disappointing Journey
"Marco" promised to be a gripping Malayalam thriller but fell short on several fronts. The storyline felt underdeveloped, with a weak plot that struggled to engage. The screenplay did little to enhance the experience, coming across as disjointed and often confusing.
While the film attempted to create tension, the excessive and graphic violence overshadowed any potential for meaningful character development or plot progression. This reliance on shock value rather than substance was a major letdown.
Additionally, the portrayal of the protagonist was underwhelming. The character lacked depth and seemed poorly conceived, making it hard for the audience to connect or empathize. His actions often defied logic, further detracting from the film's credibility.
Marco, played by Unni Mukundan, must be the dumbest hero I've seen in my entire movie watching experience. All he does is walk in slow motion, wearing suits - always suits, smoking endless chain of cigars, trying to look tough and brooding. He never shows a spark of intelligence and character.
Overall, "Marco" was a letdown, missing the mark on storytelling, character development, and impactful execution.
"Marco" promised to be a gripping Malayalam thriller but fell short on several fronts. The storyline felt underdeveloped, with a weak plot that struggled to engage. The screenplay did little to enhance the experience, coming across as disjointed and often confusing.
While the film attempted to create tension, the excessive and graphic violence overshadowed any potential for meaningful character development or plot progression. This reliance on shock value rather than substance was a major letdown.
Additionally, the portrayal of the protagonist was underwhelming. The character lacked depth and seemed poorly conceived, making it hard for the audience to connect or empathize. His actions often defied logic, further detracting from the film's credibility.
Marco, played by Unni Mukundan, must be the dumbest hero I've seen in my entire movie watching experience. All he does is walk in slow motion, wearing suits - always suits, smoking endless chain of cigars, trying to look tough and brooding. He never shows a spark of intelligence and character.
Overall, "Marco" was a letdown, missing the mark on storytelling, character development, and impactful execution.
I normally enjoy watching Amal Neerad's movies, even his Varathan, which despite being a copy of Straw Dogs, was eminently watchable. So I sat down to watch Bougainvillea with great expectations, but it turned out to be a massive letdown!
Amal is famous for his stylised movies, and thats what catches your eye in the beginning... and then as time passes, you realise that this movie is all style and no content!
Despite being a movie with 2.5 hours of run-time, Amal spends a lot of time laying the foundation of a mystery, introducing the characters, so much so that the movie drags on and on before he seems to realise that the time is almost up and he needs to wind up.
Amal and Fahad's ACP don't do any proper investigations, there are no clues to be found, no suspicious characters lurking about, no background check about anyone, no nothing.
Deeply saddened to see Fahad being wasted in an extended cameo playing the role of an ACP investigating the crime. Since Fahad is here, his role could have been built into a full-fledged meaty role - of an ACP who finally cracks the mystery. But Amal fails here too. Fahad's ACP does not detect anything... Amal's story and screenplay fails in this regard too.
Then who solves the actual mystery? Well, nobody! And maybe thats why the villain decides to come out and disclose the mystery himself - he must have got tired waiting for the police to catch him?
Amal too probably realised that the mystery has to be resolved, and we all need to go home, right? And he winds up in an almighty hurry!
Similar was the case with Sharfuddeen, another talent wasted as a taxi driver (!), with practically no dialogues to speak!
My rating is 4 stars out of 10. A movie with great expectations that tanked!
Amal is famous for his stylised movies, and thats what catches your eye in the beginning... and then as time passes, you realise that this movie is all style and no content!
Despite being a movie with 2.5 hours of run-time, Amal spends a lot of time laying the foundation of a mystery, introducing the characters, so much so that the movie drags on and on before he seems to realise that the time is almost up and he needs to wind up.
Amal and Fahad's ACP don't do any proper investigations, there are no clues to be found, no suspicious characters lurking about, no background check about anyone, no nothing.
Deeply saddened to see Fahad being wasted in an extended cameo playing the role of an ACP investigating the crime. Since Fahad is here, his role could have been built into a full-fledged meaty role - of an ACP who finally cracks the mystery. But Amal fails here too. Fahad's ACP does not detect anything... Amal's story and screenplay fails in this regard too.
Then who solves the actual mystery? Well, nobody! And maybe thats why the villain decides to come out and disclose the mystery himself - he must have got tired waiting for the police to catch him?
Amal too probably realised that the mystery has to be resolved, and we all need to go home, right? And he winds up in an almighty hurry!
Similar was the case with Sharfuddeen, another talent wasted as a taxi driver (!), with practically no dialogues to speak!
My rating is 4 stars out of 10. A movie with great expectations that tanked!
**Sikandar ka Muqaddar**, directed by the renowned Neeraj Pandey, was highly anticipated by audiences, given Pandey's reputation for crafting compelling narratives. Unfortunately, the film falls short of the lofty expectations set by its illustrious director.
The movie's plot, while ambitious, feels disjointed and lacks the coherence that Pandey's previous works are known for. The story attempts to weave together multiple subplots but ultimately struggles to maintain a consistent pace, leading to a somewhat confusing and cluttered narrative.
The performances are a mixed bag. While the lead actors deliver decent performances, they are often undermined by a lackluster script that fails to provide them with enough depth or development. The chemistry between the characters also feels forced at times, detracting from the overall impact of the story.
Visually, the film is well-shot, with impressive cinematography that captures the essence of the settings. However, the technical prowess cannot compensate for the weaknesses in storytelling and character development.
One of the major letdowns is the screenplay. The dialogues, which are usually a strong point in Neeraj Pandey's films, lack the sharpness and wit that audiences have come to expect. The emotional moments often feel contrived and fail to resonate deeply with the viewers.
The soundtrack and background score do little to elevate the film. While serviceable, the music doesn't leave a lasting impression and at times feels out of sync with the scenes it accompanies.
In summary, **Sikandar ka Muqaddar** is a film that had the potential to be great but ultimately falls short. Despite its talented cast and crew, the movie's inconsistent narrative, underdeveloped characters, and lackluster screenplay result in a forgettable experience. For fans of Neeraj Pandey, this film may be a disappointment compared to his previous masterpieces.
The movie's plot, while ambitious, feels disjointed and lacks the coherence that Pandey's previous works are known for. The story attempts to weave together multiple subplots but ultimately struggles to maintain a consistent pace, leading to a somewhat confusing and cluttered narrative.
The performances are a mixed bag. While the lead actors deliver decent performances, they are often undermined by a lackluster script that fails to provide them with enough depth or development. The chemistry between the characters also feels forced at times, detracting from the overall impact of the story.
Visually, the film is well-shot, with impressive cinematography that captures the essence of the settings. However, the technical prowess cannot compensate for the weaknesses in storytelling and character development.
One of the major letdowns is the screenplay. The dialogues, which are usually a strong point in Neeraj Pandey's films, lack the sharpness and wit that audiences have come to expect. The emotional moments often feel contrived and fail to resonate deeply with the viewers.
The soundtrack and background score do little to elevate the film. While serviceable, the music doesn't leave a lasting impression and at times feels out of sync with the scenes it accompanies.
In summary, **Sikandar ka Muqaddar** is a film that had the potential to be great but ultimately falls short. Despite its talented cast and crew, the movie's inconsistent narrative, underdeveloped characters, and lackluster screenplay result in a forgettable experience. For fans of Neeraj Pandey, this film may be a disappointment compared to his previous masterpieces.