An Experiment gone Wrong
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Movie - Theevram
Date - 16/11/12 - 9:40 am
Q cinemas, Kochi
Review
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Debutant Roopesh Peethamabran's 'Theevram' is an experiment in screenplay and scripting ,which seems to have gone in the wrong direction. The same movie that is very watchable and intense in the first half, takes a 'U' turn and travels in a direction that makes you feel whether its the same movie that you were watching up until then.
The problem lies in the fact that for a thriller, a second half and how the mystery ends of the script are unfolded in an interesting manner, is the key. But 'Theevram' takes its viewers patience and interest for granted here. 10 minutes in to second half, you probably have seen all that is going to happen already and that leaves you with a feeling of 'emptiness' from there on in.
These diametrically opposite 2 halves are interesting to observe because the first is intense, taut and keeps you much on hooks as a very watchable thriller. But the second one goes in a direction which is 'unbecoming' of a thriller.
Dulquer Salmaan does decently on whatever has been given to him. The heroine is so-so. One who came as Dulquer's friends are ok. Srinivasan is competent as usual. Srinivasan's asst officer is good.
Music is different and may fit the intense genre. Cinematography is so-so.
To sum it up, 'Theevram' tries to be true to its name, but falters where a thriller has to rise and fulfill. All in all, an experiment gone in the wrong direction.
Verdict - Below Average
Rating - 2/5
