Cast
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Nivin
Pauly
Anu
Emmanuel
Joju
George, Suraj Venjaramoodu, Rohini,
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Director
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Abrid
Shine
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Cinematographer
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Alex
J. Pulickal
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Editor
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Manoj
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Music
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Songs:
Jerry Amaldev
Background:
Rajesh Murugesan
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Producer
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Pauly
Jr Pictures
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Release Date
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February
04, 2016
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Length
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2
Hours & 25 Minutes
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Language
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Malayalam
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My Thoughts
As a genre, movies on
cops are well-accepted. It is always a pleasure to see the hero of the film
flexing his muscles, diffusing the time bomb, fighting with at least a dozen
thuds, chasing the criminal through different means like running, driving car,
riding bike and so on. These movies always present a dangerous criminal with
political affiliations who is malicious to society and to all the sincere
police officers. But, then, our police hero is fearless and smart. He finally
kills/imprisons and depending on his degree of smartness, transform the villain
into a do-gooder.
Abrid Shine’s second directorial venture, Action Hero Biju is free
from the above clichés. It simply puts across what happens in the day-to-day life
of a police officer (a Sub-Inspector to be precise). Sub Inspector Biju Paulose
(Nivin Pauly) is a dedicated police officer who is smart and fun loving. He
knows his job and loves it more than his life. He is engaged to a beautiful and
serene Benita Dominic (Anu Emmanuel). Editing is crisp and the cinematography
infuses realism. Background music blends with the scenes and sometimes elevates
the feel altogether. Songs are not so good, but the choreography is.
Action Hero Biju is a winner because it doesn’t try to be cinematic or dramatic. It
is like following a police officer and searching/looking for dramatic elements
in it. Biju comes across varieties of cases… from chain snatcher to drug
dealer. Funny moments to emotionally shattering ones. Each case is socially relevant, but does not take a preachy tone. There lies the success!
Nivin Pauly shines as Biju. He is a born actor and a talent that
cannot be ignored. This also happens to be the first movie he has produced. I
liked the cute manner in which he thanks everyone who has helped him in
becoming what he is today. I am sure that his humility would take him to
places!
So, doubtlessly… Go for it…
At times, it might seem like never ending (The movie is a whopping
145 minutes long!).
But the variety of cases and emotions that Biju experiences will
surely make us look at the Police officers through different eyes.
Salute to them!!!
Rating
3.5/5
I like watching non commercial movies, mostly because I want to see how an actor presents reality without much drama and background scores. This one sounds like a good movie. Nice review.
ReplyDeleteI would not like to call this a Non-commercial elements... But, not in the cliched manner... In a style of its own... :)
DeleteAbsolutely in agreement with you.
ReplyDeleteCheers then!!! :)
DeleteSounds interesting... Thanks for this review :-)
ReplyDeleteLong time no see...
DeleteThanks:)
Your review is good.I heard different opinions from different people.Some say a good movie.Some say just like a documentary. About Nivin Pauly also he puts up natural acting, but he posses luck more than innate talent.But he tries and turns successful. Some opine he is talented.
ReplyDeleteI went to the theater after listening to these mixed reviews... He is lucky of course. But I think luck favors him more because he is talented.
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