There is not a long list of directors who also became successful new-generation directors. But first V.K Prakash successfully proved it and now Lal Jose also shows his sparks of new generation direction.
His new generation debut is a sensitive and emotional love story of a married couple. The pair Fahad & Anushree both fit to their roles as Arun Kumar and Rajashree. A special worthy praise is deserved by Anushree for her lovable act and Lal Jose for choosing a difficult subject.
In simple words, Diamend Necklace is not a family drama, it is not a film with bubbly valentine kind of love. But its intense, emotional and mature in content. Though it lacks in some departments but the overall impact at the end of the movie is quite touchy.
The first half starts with influences of “Tapan Babu” and “Varikkuzhi”. But after the marriage of the lead actors, the film just moves on to a different unexpected platform. The story is about a tale on fiscal irresponsibility - Living beyond one's means.
No doubt a difficult subject to choose for a newgeneration debut. The only problem is that the viewers expected a good enjoyable love story with many lighter moments to share. But the film is more of a slow, heavy and mature love story. Still Fahad Fazil, the lead actor, manages to extract brilliant performances and Lal Jose also visualizes some memorable scenes which can make your eyes wet. Specially the last hour of the film. It has some very emotional scenes to cherish.
The most good department of the movie is the Music. It had some soothing and melodious love songs and make the impact better. There is some slow & soft love song with meaningful lyrics which was a must according to the demand of the script as I see it. May be Lal Jose regarded that essentielly. Vidya Sagar never misses the train this time.
Performance wise Anushree is superlative and majestic in all her characters. As a smart waitress, as a girl ready to fall in love, as a lover and as a wife . She slips into all shades of her character with such an ease and elegance. Unarguably one of her best performances . Fahad is soft and has underplayed his character, but he emotes well as a worried and caring husband. His performance in the second half is much better and impressive. Another gem of a performance is by Gouthami Nair. She excels in her small role and makes her presence felt. The scenes where all the friends are together are well written and executed.
It can be said that after “22Female Kottayam” this is the second movie on the theme of a lust and how family affect it. But there should be no comparison drawn between the two. “Diamend Necklace” is more for the young audiences and it may be treated as “Immature” by the heavy generation.
But the movie has the truth of life in it. Anybody can face this, as we all live in an uncertain life. And “Diamend Necklace” teaches how to live life with love even when the times are real tough.
Go for it if you love intense drama and feel that Love is the way to live Life.
Rating : 4 / 5 (I really wish it had better back ground music)
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