If class, experiment, quirkiness and talent of the utmost supreme level came together - this will be it! NNM might not be everyone's cup of tea, but it manages to take hold of every viewer until the very end. Some may find the climax somewhat vague, but it would still awake some questions and doubts in your mind.
There is absolutely no doubt how good LJP is with his work. The cinematography, direction and camera work is truly amazing. Some of the frames used in the film just talks so much more than the dialogues. The background score which is often old Tamil movie and play dialogues is so apt and refreshing.
Mammootty truly captures the essence of both characters played by him. It's not an easy transition as many would think. The subtle and minute differences by him gives you goosebumps. All the other characters in the film does their job to perfection too.
PS: Stop reading here if you haven't watched the film.
LJP yet again manages to have an ending that makes the audience scrath their heads.
For some it was just a transition that happened in an afternoon sleep. But i highly doubt that's what happened. Why would James walk ahead and show everyone the way? He entered the village as Sundaram. James would have no idea how to get out of there. Does that mean he now possesses the memories of both people?
There is an event in the film where Sundaram's wife denies to give the pill. This shows how there is some attachment she has developed for her lost husband, now found in James. Can you blame her? This is where one would have to question what is the right thing to do? Morally what would be correct.
Such questions make the film truly amazing. Get in for a treat and some brilliant film making.