Charlie : A Feel Good Movie ...

Direction: Martin Prakkat

Written By : Martin Prakkat

                        Unni R

Music : Gopi Sundar

Cinematography: Jomon T John

Editor:  Mahesh Narayanan

Starring : Dulquer Salman
                  Parvathi Menon
                  Aparna Gopinath

Release Date : 24/12/2015

Our Rating : 3.25/5

After long wait. the most anticipated film of the year 'Charlie'  has opened to positive reviews.  Charlie is a romantic drama but it can't be compared with Premam or Ennu Ninte Moideen. It has its own  style. With less expectations , Charlie is a decent watch.
Charlie (Dulquer Salman) is a young man who leads a detached life. He loves to travel and wishes to live without any worries.  He leads a crazy and impulsive life.  The story goes through the view point of Tessa(Parvathy Menon) who elopes from her family as she doesn't wish to get married. She finds a shelter in Kochi. Tessa lived in a room which was earlier occupied by someone. His stuff in that room and one call from his creates curiosity in Tessa to find out who the previous occupant was. The film is Tessa's journey to find who Charlie actually is.

The film is not a complete fun film like 'ABCD'. It has its own dimensions.  The style of narration was good and the visuals were outstanding.  The climax was good but abrupt. Dulquer-Parvathy chemistry is added positive to the movie.

The film isn't a pacy one. It takes its own time to get into the track.

Performance

Dulquer as Charlie was brilliant. He could present the Charming character with ease. One of his best performance till date, Parvathy was good as curious Tessa. Her mature acting skills stole the show.  Aparna Gopinath, Nedumudi Venu ,Chemban Vinod, KPAC Lalitha, Tovino,  Soubin ,Neeraj were perfect in their roles.

Music

BGM was good . Songs were average ones.

Cinematography

Charlie is visually extravagant and the credit goes to cinematographer Jomon T John. He proved himself once again with his stunning visuals.

Script and Direction

Writer Unni R is successful in creating a fresh and simple love story. The way in which characters were introduced in the film created difference. The movie doesn't have any big elements of suspense but still engages the audience .  Martin Prakkat's direction was good and he could transform a good script into a better movie.

Verdict : Charlie is A Decent Watch ....

Rating : 3.25/5 

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Charlie

Direction:      Martin Prakkat

Written By : Martin Prakkat
                       Unni R

Music :          Gopi Sundar

Cinematography: Jomon T John

Editor:          Mahesh Narayanan

Starring :      Dulquer Salman
                       Parvathi Menon
                       Aparna Gopinath

Release Date : 24/12/2015

Director Martin Prakkat is back with his 3rd film Charie starring Dulquer Salman and Parvathi Menon in lead roles. Dulquer  join hands with the director for the second time after the success of  'ABCD' back in 2013.  Charlie is expected to be a romantic comedy entertainer.  Parvathi is pairing up with Dulquer for the second time. The duo had earlier shared the screen in Anjali Menon's 'Bangalore Days' in 2014.

Dulquer is in an entirely new outlook for the film creating curiosity among the viewers. The film will be released on 18th December 2015 .  Reports say that the film is an experimental one and each of the characters will be portrayed in different looks. The shooting of the film started in May 2015. The main locations were Gujarat,Kochi and Munnar.

Writer Unni's previous venture was 'Munnariyippu' directed by cinematographer turned director Venu featuring Mammootty in the lead role. The film was critically acclaimed and bagged several awards.

Stay Tuned for our Review!!!  On 24th December... 
RELEASE POSTPONED DUE TO THETARE STRIKE...  

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Happy Journey - A Passable Feel Good One ....

Director:-Boban Samuel

Screenplay:-Arunlal

Music:-Gopi Sundar

Cinematography:- Mahesh Raj

Editing:-Lijo Paul

Our Rating:-3/5 

Verdict:- Average Passable One...

Happy Journey is an average feel good movie which certainly entertains but at time bore you. Boban's Samuel's 3rd film after Romans & Janapriyan is watchable but it could have been much better if it was handled with care.

The story of the film revolves around the life of Aaron (Jayasurya) a blind man who loves cricket. He had passion towards cricket from his childhood on wards & also his mother Alice(Lena)gave him enough support of develop the same passion by taking him to a cricket coach John (Sunil Sukhada). Aaron gets selection in the under 15 cricket tournament but he loses his eyesight in a road accident. Aaron & Alice tried to get selection in the Blind Cricket team & when he was all set to join the All India Blind Cricket team , his mother passes away & desperately Aaron gives up his passion. The plot of the film deals with Aaron's Journey of life. Aaron says all these to Siya Sidharth(Aparna Gopinath) whom he meets on his way to Chennai. He gets a hotel helper's job in a hotel run by Easop(Idavela Babu).  His cousin Fredy (Balu Vargheese) renders him enough support. Aaron is again inspired to join in the All India Blind Cricket Team by his earlier coach John.
He finally gets selection there & from there he meets his new coach Gopikrishnan(Lal). The rest of the plot deals with how Aaron , Gopikrishnan & other members of the team struggle to fulfill their dreams.

The First half of the film is very much interesting & entertaining while the second half bores the audience a bit. Some portions of the films do gather our attention. It is a passable fare if you go with less expectations...

Performances

Jayasurya gave a brilliant performance as Aaron in his dialogue delivery, expressions & innocence. He is the one who makes us watch the film. Lal was good as Gopikrishnan. Aparna Gopinath doesn't have anything much to do. Balu Vargheese was also impressive. Rest of the cast have done their roles in a good manner.

Music

Gopi Sundar's music is good  & the songs are well placed. The background score suits the mood of the film & it gives the overall feeling of the movie.

Technical Aspects

Cinematography was good though not excellent. Mahesh Raj tried to capture all the good visuals.

Direction & Screenplay

Arunlal's script is not up to the mark. Even though the first half is very interesting & thrills the audience, the second half bores them a bit.  The plot , if it was treated in a bit more good way , the film would've been mind blowing. The direction by Boban Samuel was good in the first half. In the second half he tries to get control but he loses it.

Verdict:_ Average Fare...Watch it With less expectations for some good performances & an interesting first half...

Rating:- 3/5 

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