Suresh Cherian

*"Prince and Family"* – A Promising Start That Crumbles into Cringe** *"Prince and Family"*, starring Dileep, kicks off with a surprisingly smooth and engaging tone. It avoids the usual pitfalls of over-the-top slapstick and instead delivers light-hearted entertainment with a decent flow that holds the viewer’s attention. The first half manages to blend humor and emotion in a way that feels grounded and enjoyable. However, the film takes a sharp nosedive in the second half. The plot abruptly shifts focus to a chaotic subplot involving a girl aspiring to be a YouTube star. What follows is a series of unrealistic antics that derail the story completely. The narrative loses its charm, turning into a tedious, far-fetched mess that’s difficult to sit through. To make matters worse, the performance by the female lead is grating. Her exaggerated expressions and overacted delivery border on cringe, making her character more irritating than endearing. It’s a performance that feels completely out of sync with the tone established earlier in the film. By the end, *"Prince and Family"* feels like a missed opportunity — a film that started off with promise but ultimately succumbs to poor writing, tonal inconsistency, and a painfully overdone second act. A major disappointment.

Mannn this is was dragging. Luckily I brought my headphones and watched the Eagles Superbowl replay. Brutallll... It has good Hollywood aspects, but I couldn't get into it .. Go BIRDS!!