Fran-Luiz Reviews

1744 White Alto (2022)

Quirky, experimental, fun.

[8/10 · 7 December 2022]

1744 WA brings out an out-of-the-box, fresh perspective on crime comedy and political satire; and the stunning setting makes it a unique visual treat. Music & film score by Mujeeb Majeed is thoroughly enjoyable and brilliantly complements the tone of the film.

Overall, a simple plot that's made interesting through execution. The comedy could have been more organic, nevertheless, props to the team for venturing into a fairly obscure genre in the industry through such a fun, suspenseful entertainer.

The quirky, experimental elements the narrative carries through out the film definitely makes it worth a watch.

Guppy (2016)

A visual treat. A movie not to be missed!

[9/10 · 19 January 2019]

My fellow reviewers couldn't have said it any better. Guppy was simple, but spoke volumes. With movies like these you learn to read between the lines. A bigger picture of the human psyche, social conflict and realistic relationships portrayed impeccably through a lanky village boy and his fish. Every little frame was such a visual treat! :)

Angamaly Diaries (2017)

Eccentric, real, but slightly overhyped

[6/10 · 19 January 2019]

I seem to have missed something in this movie that everyone else seems to see and love. The cast and the acting were on point (especially considering it was debut roles for most). I loved how it isn't one big sugar coated- it is real, raw, and unflinchingly bold. However, at some parts i was cringing at what seemed like a farrago of violence (that was getting really redundant), crassness and some more violence, with the essence of a real plot somehow missing. Even after finishing 3/4th of movie, some part of me was still waiting for the story to begin- or at least take a twist. It wasn't my cup of tea, or maybe i just had too much expectations. Nevertheless, the technical aspects of the film was remarkably good! :)