Munnariyippu (2014)

One of the worst movies I've ever seen

everything you have heard about this movie is true.

This story has more twists and turns than a second-rate soap opera.

One of the film's great tricks is that, for a time, you think it will go down a rabbit hole of unrealistic glorification.

Apart from succeeding as a drama film that manages to keep your attention throughout its 114-minute song-less spectacle, the movie also succeeds as a a stellar example of how a good screenplay can really carry an entire movie. This movie follows the journey of a young freelance journalist, struggling to make her "big break" work with the biography of a double homicide accused prisoner, whom she takes a fascination to after a few meetings. The story follows her attempts to get him to write about his past and elucidate the details leading to how he was imprisoned - for a crime he vehemently denies committing. Newbie Aparna Gopinath shines in her role as the troubled and desperate journalist trying to get through to the jaded and soft-spoken Mammooty, who delivers an A-class performance reminiscent of his heyday. Cinematographer-turned-director Venu yet again proves that the director chair is something he can handle with equal élan as he does the camera - he will be one director to look out for in this new wave of Malayalam cinema. Overall, the movie is a must-watch for those who appreciate a good story told adeptly, without much brouhaha or over-the-top-ness and miss the days when Malayalam cinema exemplified that one quality for which it was always prized - simplicity.

Its a nice movie.. I heard really bad comments from my friends about the movie, that's why I actually saw this movie.... But its worth watching... A different plot... There's lagging , But if you watch for the 2nd time you understand his emotions that you didn't see first time...In the silent smile of raghavan (character)... The brilliant acting of mamooty and Aparna is match perfect for the character, with the good direction and editing the movie become a good Drama.... Here's the plot by Ajay Nair-- The film follows the journey of 2 protagonists; a female journalist and a criminal convicted for 2 murders and how their worlds merge for a mutual agenda. One who is struggling to make a mark in her respective field and the other who even after completing his term is happy to be within the confines of the jail. One who is giving in to the demands of the pragmatic and competitive world and the other who is not able to inscribe his words because inventive and original thoughts cannot be bounded under the deadline of ruthless time frames. Anjali Arrackal (Aparna Gopinath) and C.K Raghavan (Mammootty) are the respective characters and it is a refreshing relation.

I just don't know how to put in words how great this movie is...But on the other hand it's not for everyone....causal movie seekers who watch films to just bypass time or just for some silly laughs.Might not find this movie very attractive.But to the others,I'll guarantee that you will be talking about this movie even after the curtain fall.I haven't watched something like this in Malayalam for a long long time.But it's worth the wait.Every Aspect of the movie was brilliant.Direction - Top Notch, Only fault is that he should have made more filmsActing - Beyond Words.....Both Aparna & MammoottyMusic\Background Score - This is the soul of the film.Only fault that i could point out is that.....The second half was kinda lagging but that's what made the Ending Special...So in Short .....If you Truly love Films.....You Should not miss this for the world.

Saw "Munnariyippu" yesterday. A movie with a difference. You will feel this at the very beginning itself when the title page starts scrolling. Ants who won't even leave the dead gecko alone and dragging it across the wall. This scene was a prelude to the theme of the story and set the mood.The dialogues were crispy and was leaving pointers to help the viewer unravel the mystery of Raghavan. Thanks Venu and Unni for a beautiful story and matching script. Mammooty easily got under the skin of Raghavan and excelled in portraying the simple yet intense mood in Raghavan. The wry smile on his face before the climax, just haunts you and will follow you even after you leave the theater. Aparna had matched Mammootty in almost all scenes, but she still has to move up her acting a notch.Body language in some scenes especially on the scenes where she was upset with the daunting deadline is too amateurish. Venu has done a brilliant job and we eagerly wait for more movies from him. The story disturbs the mind so much and it will take days to escape from the influence. Unni and Bina have given the best support to Venu and hats off to the team.