So we have yet another suspense thriller on the block and this time
its a road movie. The film is decently paced with a rocking background
score from none other than Govind Menon from Thykoodam Bridge. But the
script tried too much in the end making Onnaam Loka Mahayudham an
average fare. The title is a catchy one but it was promising too much in
it. Not a disappointing film but nevertheless nothing great either and
end up between a bad and a good film.
There is Doctor Jacob played by Tovino Thomas who on the intention of making some quick money is on a suspicious medicine deal with a criminal group Chettiar Exports. Then a kidnapping saga emerge bringing in another criminal to the forefront who wants this special medicine and demands a ransom from Jacob for releasing his wife and daughter. The story is incomplete without a cop to spice up things. Enter Thara (Aparna Gopinath), a women ACP.
There is Doctor Jacob played by Tovino Thomas who on the intention of making some quick money is on a suspicious medicine deal with a criminal group Chettiar Exports. Then a kidnapping saga emerge bringing in another criminal to the forefront who wants this special medicine and demands a ransom from Jacob for releasing his wife and daughter. The story is incomplete without a cop to spice up things. Enter Thara (Aparna Gopinath), a women ACP.
The movie has its
moments and keeps you engaged with all the elements required for a
thriller in the first half. Post intermission, the script goes out of
the woods and bring in some unwanted characters and out of place humour.
Viewers expecting twists snd turns in a thriller won't be a disappointed lot as the film runs into such a situation but a better handling of the screenplay would have made the outcome of this movie a different one. As i said, there are fine moments in parts to engage and keep you on your toes in the pre interval session but thereafter till the end the running is not that smooth with a half baked attempt.
Coming to performances, though Aparna Gopinath have put in efforts, as the police officer she was not perfect in that role. Tovino Thomas as Dr Jacob was not impressive either. Chemban Vinod and Joju George did their part as usual. Balu appeared from nowhere and not sure what was the intention behind introduction of that character and his friends. May be to add some humour, to be specific in that firing scene but it was something that gave a feel of forcefully trying something and in this case it backfired.
Direction from Sreevarun is not bad but a suspense thriller demanded a much more serious approach in handling the screenplay. Cinematography by Papinu was good and edits by VT Sreejith was nice. The main highlight on the technical arena is definitely the background score from Govind of Thykoodam. It was rock and heavy but gave a different feel and momentum to the film when things started looking gloomy.
Overall I would say for people having a liking for suspense thrillers with some twists may find this movie a one time watchable flick. But again if you are the one who is experienced enough in this genre, you can very easily guess by half time where the twist is going to happen. The rating for SreeVarun's Onnaam Loka Mahayudham is two and a half out of five.
Rating - 2.5 / 5
Viewers expecting twists snd turns in a thriller won't be a disappointed lot as the film runs into such a situation but a better handling of the screenplay would have made the outcome of this movie a different one. As i said, there are fine moments in parts to engage and keep you on your toes in the pre interval session but thereafter till the end the running is not that smooth with a half baked attempt.
Coming to performances, though Aparna Gopinath have put in efforts, as the police officer she was not perfect in that role. Tovino Thomas as Dr Jacob was not impressive either. Chemban Vinod and Joju George did their part as usual. Balu appeared from nowhere and not sure what was the intention behind introduction of that character and his friends. May be to add some humour, to be specific in that firing scene but it was something that gave a feel of forcefully trying something and in this case it backfired.
Direction from Sreevarun is not bad but a suspense thriller demanded a much more serious approach in handling the screenplay. Cinematography by Papinu was good and edits by VT Sreejith was nice. The main highlight on the technical arena is definitely the background score from Govind of Thykoodam. It was rock and heavy but gave a different feel and momentum to the film when things started looking gloomy.
Overall I would say for people having a liking for suspense thrillers with some twists may find this movie a one time watchable flick. But again if you are the one who is experienced enough in this genre, you can very easily guess by half time where the twist is going to happen. The rating for SreeVarun's Onnaam Loka Mahayudham is two and a half out of five.
Rating - 2.5 / 5
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