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Navin N Sabban's Review on Jacobinte Swargarajyam (2016) : Directed by Vineeth Sreenivasan, based on the true events of The Malayali Family In Dubai. Genre : Drama/Comedy/Thriller. Synopsis : This story (in fact an Experience) revolves around Jacob's (Father) family (Kingdom Of Heaven).wife (Sheryl),3 sons(Jerry Jacob, Abhin Jacob,one small boy), 1 daughter(Ammu Jacob). This movie shows the Life of them in Critical situation (debt) faced as in 1st half of film, the Words of a father to son (Jerry) for a successful life. How Jerry and his family overcome and repay the Debt is whole plot of the film. Amidst of all this, family stands strong and believes importance of good work and positive attitude can lead their life following the path of Jacob( father). Performances : Acting : Each and everyone were phenomenal in their role, special credits to Father(Jacob Zachariah), Jerry Jacob and the Director for creating scope for each character rather focusing on the main lead Nivin Pauly, here the whole point of film is considered by him "Family", each member of family contributes the role for Happiness. Technical Aspects : 1. Direction : It was unique, the take on the film was a brave attempt, becuz it was based on the real story, Even the slightest inclination towards other elements like commerciality and pure seriousness and love of the Jerry Jacob might have lead to divert the story. 2. Story : The writer grasped each deepest family emotion from the real characters and put it onto the page. 3. Screenplay : The flow to story on Screen was beautifully done , I think the best. The screenplay was Intact and thrilling. And also, as we move on in the film, we experience the pain of the characters in which they are. 4. Cinematography : It was the grace of the film and exceptional shots. 5. Editing : Peaks. 6. Score and Music : Music was the highlight in the film, one special Onam Song, "Phenomenal and Deep". I actually got emotional throughout the song I don't know why. Just Pure Emotional and enlightening. Verdict : I think this film was Oscar Worthy, one of best movies made and watched in recent times. Period...

Navin Sabban' s Review on "Grave Of The Fireflies" (1988) : Plot : This is an animated Japanese movie, directed by Isao Takahata. This story is set during 1945, period of World War II. The movie opens with the male lead (Seita).In the Aftermath of Life, he narrates the Survival story of his and her sisters life (Setsuko). Americans were high on Air Raiding on Civilians land of Japan, they are separated from their parents. After that whole responsibility of Setsuko's Life falls on the shoulder's of Seita. How they manage to survive in this Critical situation and lead their lives is the whole story revolves around.This movie shows the Cost of War on Humans very subtely. Grave Of The Fireflies ,is I think one of Best, Saddest and Emotional movie of all time. And also this showcases the Pure Bonding of brothers and sisters like never seen before. I highly Recommend this Japanese animated flick to watch and experience the Human Survival Instinct on War and difficult times in life. Technical Aspects : 1. Cinematography: in this movie was absolutely stunning and was quite natural, those wide shots, aerial shots, pan, close ups, up tilt shots, etc. 2. Score : The soundtrack makes us feel sad about the characters and their love. Score portrays Serenity, Survival and Eternal Love. 3. Animation : Though this movie was set in 1988, the advances in movie making technology were very high. Without overshadowing the soul and heart of the movie, animation never failed to deliver the Soul of the movie. 4. Character Study : The characters Seita and Setsuko will be remembered whenever there is brother and sister eternal love portrayed through movies. Both the characters had equal depth in the story and makes us feel the "Reflection of Ours lives". Their Efforts of Survival will tear us apart and leave us in Positivity.