Yes, you read it right. This is a beautiful thriller. I thank Midhun Manuel Thomas for this splendid experience.
This is one of the best scripts in Mollywood without a doubt and arguably the best thriller in several years, since Drishyam probably.
The story follows the way most serial killer movies go, but the discoveries that the investigators go through would keep us glued to the screens, without compromising on the tension level.
The detailing in this story, even in art direction (example: in the final scene, viewers who noticed would understand) is wonderfully done. Issues are there of course but which movie doesn't, and it's a common thing in thrillers. But i can say with certainty that most loopholes one would find would be solved by some analysis of scenes or with further viewing, like how it happened to me. Midhun has tried his best to include everything as possible in the runtime of less than 2 and a half hours.
That's another best part of the movie - the editing. You would find no unnecessary cuts, no flash or additional fluff that had plagued Indian thrillers for year. There's no unnecessary scene in the movie which deviates from the main plot. It sticks to the point till the end, which is a great thing for the audience.
Performances are awesome. Be it the lead Kunjacko Boban who has delivered a brilliant performance as the obsessive psychologist who comes to terms with the reality of investigations, or be it the minor characters that appear in the latter half - everyone has given their best.
Cinematography is good. Use of red lighting in several scenes was clever. The background score may remind you of several other movies, but was very well placed throughout the movie.
What a start to the decade! I watched it second time just for the experience and for confirming several things. Would definitely recommend to everyone, as it definitely doesn't disappoint.
This is one of the best scripts in Mollywood without a doubt and arguably the best thriller in several years, since Drishyam probably.
The story follows the way most serial killer movies go, but the discoveries that the investigators go through would keep us glued to the screens, without compromising on the tension level.
The detailing in this story, even in art direction (example: in the final scene, viewers who noticed would understand) is wonderfully done. Issues are there of course but which movie doesn't, and it's a common thing in thrillers. But i can say with certainty that most loopholes one would find would be solved by some analysis of scenes or with further viewing, like how it happened to me. Midhun has tried his best to include everything as possible in the runtime of less than 2 and a half hours.
That's another best part of the movie - the editing. You would find no unnecessary cuts, no flash or additional fluff that had plagued Indian thrillers for year. There's no unnecessary scene in the movie which deviates from the main plot. It sticks to the point till the end, which is a great thing for the audience.
Performances are awesome. Be it the lead Kunjacko Boban who has delivered a brilliant performance as the obsessive psychologist who comes to terms with the reality of investigations, or be it the minor characters that appear in the latter half - everyone has given their best.
Cinematography is good. Use of red lighting in several scenes was clever. The background score may remind you of several other movies, but was very well placed throughout the movie.
What a start to the decade! I watched it second time just for the experience and for confirming several things. Would definitely recommend to everyone, as it definitely doesn't disappoint.