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Barroz: Guardian of D’Gama’s Treasure” is a visually ambitious project and Mohanlal’s highly anticipated directorial debut. The film promised a grand mix of fantasy, history, and adventure, drawing on Portugal’s colonial connections with India. Despite its intriguing premise and star-studded cast, the movie struggled to meet expectations for several reasons. What Worked: 1. Visual Appeal: The cinematography and visual effects were well-executed, creating a rich and immersive atmosphere for the treasure-hunt theme. 2. Mohanlal’s Performance: As always, Mohanlal delivered an impressive performance as Barroz, portraying the character with gravitas and charm. 3. Global Themes: The film attempted to bridge cultures and histories, appealing to an international audience. Why It Fell Short: 1. Weak Storyline: While the film was marketed as an epic fantasy-adventure, the script lacked depth and emotional resonance. The narrative felt fragmented, failing to engage viewers with a cohesive plot or meaningful character development. 2. Pacing Issues: The storytelling was uneven, with long, dragging sequences that diminished the excitement. It lacked the gripping tension expected in a treasure-hunt adventure. 3. Character Utilization: The supporting cast, despite being talented, was underutilized. Several characters felt one-dimensional, contributing little to the overall story. 4. Unfulfilled Hype: The extensive marketing and anticipation set the bar high. However, the execution didn’t align with the grand vision teased in trailers, leaving many fans disappointed. 5. Cultural Nuances: While attempting to cater to a global audience, the movie sometimes lost the essence of its cultural roots, making it feel neither here nor there. Barroz” is a movie that had immense potential but faltered due to its lack of a compelling script and clear direction. Mohanlal’s efforts as a first-time director are commendable, but the film feels more like a visually striking experiment than a heartfelt story. Fans expected a gripping adventure and an emotional connection, but the movie fell short in delivering either. It’s a reminder that even the most talented actors and visually impressive projects need strong storytelling at their core.

*Ajayante Randam Moshanam* (ARM) is an ambitious Malayalam fantasy-action film that brings together folklore, mythology, and historical drama in an engaging mix. Directed by Jithin Lal and featuring Tovino Thomas in a triple role, the film takes viewers on a time-spanning journey, from ancient times to the present, with a strong narrative that binds different eras together. One of the standout aspects of *ARM* is its visual grandeur, with breathtaking cinematography that brings the lush landscapes and epic action sequences to life. The film's strong production values and attention to detail in costumes and set designs are impressive, adding a cinematic richness to the experience. Tovino Thomas delivers a commendable performance, skillfully portraying distinct characters with varying emotional depths. However, while the film is visually captivating, the screenplay tends to become convoluted at times, with the multi-layered plot occasionally causing confusion. The pacing also falters, especially in the middle portions, making the narrative feel stretched. Despite these shortcomings, the film’s ambition, stunning visuals, and Tovino’s performance make *Ajayante Randam Moshanam* a noteworthy addition to Malayalam cinema, especially for fans of historical fantasy with a mix of action and drama.A MUST WATCH

A must watch. mesmerizing acting by Mamooty, Arjun and sidharth. mindblowing cinematography in black and white. This movie will bag lotsa accreditations .

Even though it is claimed that this movie is a comeback movie of Jayram, the crowd puller of this movie is the entry of Mammooty and his awesome performance in the second half. Average movie with brillant performance.

A movie without soul, Worse experience

inspired from Sketch Artist II: Hands That See, the movie is a court drama. Mohanlal performs well after a long time. Must watch

Awesome performance by Dhanush. Must watch

A must watch. Do not miss. A movie with strong emotions and comedy. Loved the acting of SRK. A different and good feeling, it will leave a cool heaviness in your heart. A good movie which is standing apart from all those blood shedding action movies.

Movie made without proper homework. loosely written script, the language and local slange does not justify the era. Filled up with fx and graphics. Actors were not picked as per the role. The scene where Parnav sharpens the knife and refuses to take the money thown to him reminds us the scene "bheke huwe paise nahin udathey" from Deewar. In Fact, no orginality and justice done to the movie.Mohanlal as Marakkar is just a fancy dress, the character potrayed hs no arrogance or power to be afreedom fighter, instead Mohanlal looks numb and sad in the whole movie without expressions.Instead of mohanlal, the makers should have opted for new youngsters for the role of marakkar. In future, Mohanlal should opt for some serious old mature roles rather than doing facy dress. movie was dragging. Wonder how this movie bagged national and state awards.

Must watch. The first ever survival story of Kerala, portrayed and filmed with high tech cinematic experience. A movie which will be remembered forever by each malayalee. Based on true events, this movie depicts the unity, love, willpower and the strength of malayalees. An emotional journey where all keralites unite apart from caste, creed and politics. This movie will have an emotional impact for those who experienced the true flood and those who lost everything during this natural disaster.The sincere efforts of the fishermen and their involvement in rescuing all people who were stuck during the flood is perfectly depicted in the movie.Hats off to the acting of Tovino, Asif Ali, Lal, Indrans, Sudheesh etc. This movie is classic and will win lotsa recognitions.