UNNAM- An average thriller with good nio noir sequences.(Movie Review By Yoonus Mohyudhin)

In a straight review UNNAM is not what you expect after seeing the promising promos. It’s a mixture of thriller and nio-noir sequences. Whereas the nio-noir sequences are highly enjoyable, there is no thrill in the suspense and murder mystery element of the script. The film is said to be a remake of a HIT Hindi film JOHNY GADDAR [2007]. The Hindi original must be more enjoyable fare as it was a big hit but the malayalam version lacks the right punch needed for a blockbuster.

In fact director Siby Malayil seems confused in whether to make a family film or a fast paced thriller. Many plots and characters are deliberately inserted, which are clearly spotted by a average filmgoer too.

For instance :

Aasifali’s character of aloshi is the most unimpressive one. He just plays the role and doesn’t seem to be interested in the movie at all.

The murder mystery has no surprise element in it .

The most disappointing thing is that Nedumudi Venu, an actor of endless capabilities has got no definite role and he is just included in the movie to add to its project value. He has no involvement in the script and is just wasted as a supporting character. However it is his own brilliance that he again comes up as the best thing in the movie with his excellent sentimental timing.

Even Lal, is not given the mileage he needed and he is also just another character in the script.

The action sequences  and the last song of “Aasif Ali” are clearly added as the last moment insertions. The director could have easily avoided them.

Rima Kallingal  as Jennifer is given unwanted footage. She just acts in the movie as a routine work.

The script surely has a new concept, but is not handled in a promising manner. Music is also below average.. The only enjoyable moments in the movie are the scenes with Lal & Nedumudi Venu. They both are highly entertaining together and the viewer keeps waiting for them to come on screen again.

In all, Unnam is certainly not a good thriller movie but can only be seen once for the neo-noir by the talented pair – Lal & Nedumudi Venu.

Ratings : 2.5 / 5