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I walked into the theater with moderate expectations, hoping that "Empuraan" would deliver an engaging cinematic experience. Unfortunately, this Malayalam film failed to impress, leaving me underwhelmed and disappointed.
Mohan Lal, who is famed for his dialogue deliveries and emoting, both of which are missing in this movie. He never emotes, is the strong silent man, with his visage often in the dark. Prithviraj's work in the Telugu industry is showing, with this movie being a mass masala actioner targeting only the hard core Mohan Lal fans, giving a definite Telugu vibe.
The movie's narrative is convoluted, with a jumbled mess of subplots that fail to coalesce into a cohesive story. The pacing is sluggish, with long stretches of dull, uneventful sequences that test the viewer's patience. The editing is clumsy, with abrupt transitions and a lack of continuity that disrupts the viewing experience.
Most of the characters are one-dimensional and lack depth, with the protagonist being a particularly uninspiring figure. The acting, while not atrocious, is unremarkable, with the cast struggling to elevate the dull material.
The film's technical aspects are equally unimpressive. The cinematography is dull, with a lack of visual flair or creativity. The soundtrack is forgettable, with none of the songs leaving a lasting impression. The production design is uninspired, with a lack of attention to detail that detracts from the overall experience.
Overall, "Empuraan" is a misfire that fails to deliver on its promise. With a weak narrative, poor pacing, and unimpressive technical aspects, this film is a skippable affair. Even die-hard fans of Malayalam cinema may find themselves checking their watches, waiting for the credits to roll.
Recommendation: Avoid this film unless you're a completist or a fan of the cast. Even then, temper your expectations and prepare for a disappointing experience.
Mohan Lal, who is famed for his dialogue deliveries and emoting, both of which are missing in this movie. He never emotes, is the strong silent man, with his visage often in the dark. Prithviraj's work in the Telugu industry is showing, with this movie being a mass masala actioner targeting only the hard core Mohan Lal fans, giving a definite Telugu vibe.
The movie's narrative is convoluted, with a jumbled mess of subplots that fail to coalesce into a cohesive story. The pacing is sluggish, with long stretches of dull, uneventful sequences that test the viewer's patience. The editing is clumsy, with abrupt transitions and a lack of continuity that disrupts the viewing experience.
Most of the characters are one-dimensional and lack depth, with the protagonist being a particularly uninspiring figure. The acting, while not atrocious, is unremarkable, with the cast struggling to elevate the dull material.
The film's technical aspects are equally unimpressive. The cinematography is dull, with a lack of visual flair or creativity. The soundtrack is forgettable, with none of the songs leaving a lasting impression. The production design is uninspired, with a lack of attention to detail that detracts from the overall experience.
Overall, "Empuraan" is a misfire that fails to deliver on its promise. With a weak narrative, poor pacing, and unimpressive technical aspects, this film is a skippable affair. Even die-hard fans of Malayalam cinema may find themselves checking their watches, waiting for the credits to roll.
Recommendation: Avoid this film unless you're a completist or a fan of the cast. Even then, temper your expectations and prepare for a disappointing experience.
**Kadhalikka Neramillai** (2025) is a contemporary romantic comedy directed by Kiruthiga Udhayanidhi and produced by Udhayanidhi Stalin under Red Giant Movies. The film stars Nithya Menen and Ravi Mohan in lead roles, with a supporting cast that includes Yogi Babu, TJ Bhanu, and John Kokken. The main characters are Siddharth (Ravi Mohan) and Shriya (Nithya Menen) - who with her fresh, young face and talent keeps us rooted but would do well to reduce her weight, else she runs the risk to losing fine roles and might end up playing Ravi's mother in the next movie.
The story revolves around Shriya, an architect - who at a whim after a breakup - decides to become a single mother through IVF, and Siddharth, a structural engineer who freezes his sperm for future use. A mix-up at the clinic leads to Shriya being inseminated with Siddharth's sperm, and their lives intertwine years later, exploring the complexities of modern relationships, parenthood, and societal norms.
The film's sole strength lie is its **thought-provoking theme** and **stellar performances** by the lead actors. Nithya Menen delivers a compelling performance as Shriya, portraying her character's journey with depth and sensitivity. Ravi Mohan's portrayal of Siddharth is equally impressive, capturing the character's emotional struggles and growth. But despite their best efforts, the movie fails to take off due to the weak story line, and poor screenplay - and the Story Writer and Director fail in their endeavour to present the multiple facets of Single Motherhood. Many viewers might find the plot predictable and certain portions, particularly in the second half, less engaging. The film's pacing is slow at times, and some of the comedy elements feel forced.
Overall, **Kadhalikka Neramillai** is a half-charming film that attempts to balance entertainment with meaningful themes, making it a not-so-worthwhile addition to contemporary Tamil cinema.
My rating: 4/10.
The story revolves around Shriya, an architect - who at a whim after a breakup - decides to become a single mother through IVF, and Siddharth, a structural engineer who freezes his sperm for future use. A mix-up at the clinic leads to Shriya being inseminated with Siddharth's sperm, and their lives intertwine years later, exploring the complexities of modern relationships, parenthood, and societal norms.
The film's sole strength lie is its **thought-provoking theme** and **stellar performances** by the lead actors. Nithya Menen delivers a compelling performance as Shriya, portraying her character's journey with depth and sensitivity. Ravi Mohan's portrayal of Siddharth is equally impressive, capturing the character's emotional struggles and growth. But despite their best efforts, the movie fails to take off due to the weak story line, and poor screenplay - and the Story Writer and Director fail in their endeavour to present the multiple facets of Single Motherhood. Many viewers might find the plot predictable and certain portions, particularly in the second half, less engaging. The film's pacing is slow at times, and some of the comedy elements feel forced.
Overall, **Kadhalikka Neramillai** is a half-charming film that attempts to balance entertainment with meaningful themes, making it a not-so-worthwhile addition to contemporary Tamil cinema.
My rating: 4/10.
I just watched ED: Extra Decent and I'm still trying to figure out what the point of it all was. The movie was like a big mess, with a bunch of weird characters and a plot that didn't make any sense. I mean, I think it was supposed to be a dark comedy or something, but it just wasn't funny.
The main guy, ED, was just annoying and I didn't care about him at all. He was like a whiny baby who couldn't get his life together. And the supporting characters were just as bad. They were all like caricatures or something, with no depth or development.
The jokes were stupid and fell flat. I didn't laugh once during the whole movie. And the pacing was all off. It was like they took a bunch of random scenes and stuck them together without any idea of how they fit together.
I don't even know why I watched the whole thing. I guess I was just hoping it would get better or something. But it didn't. It just got worse and worse.
Overall, I would not recommend ED: Extra Decent to anyone. It's a waste of time and money. Unless you like watching stupid, unfunny movies with annoying characters and a nonsensical plot. Then I guess you might like it. But for everyone else, stay far, far away.
I'm going to give it a 3 out of 10. And that's being generous.
The main guy, ED, was just annoying and I didn't care about him at all. He was like a whiny baby who couldn't get his life together. And the supporting characters were just as bad. They were all like caricatures or something, with no depth or development.
The jokes were stupid and fell flat. I didn't laugh once during the whole movie. And the pacing was all off. It was like they took a bunch of random scenes and stuck them together without any idea of how they fit together.
I don't even know why I watched the whole thing. I guess I was just hoping it would get better or something. But it didn't. It just got worse and worse.
Overall, I would not recommend ED: Extra Decent to anyone. It's a waste of time and money. Unless you like watching stupid, unfunny movies with annoying characters and a nonsensical plot. Then I guess you might like it. But for everyone else, stay far, far away.
I'm going to give it a 3 out of 10. And that's being generous.