Midnight Murders movie review: Engaging thriller
Starring: Kunchacko Boban, Sreenath Bhasi, Sharaf U Dheen, Unnimaya Prasad, Jinu Joseph etc.
Direction: Midhun Manuel Thomas
Producer: Ashiq Usman
Music: Sushin Shyam
Cinematography: Shyju Khalid
Editor: Saiju Sreedharan
Released on: 19 February 2021(Aha)
Thoughtybrain.com Rating:3.75/5
‘Midnight Murders’ is the dubbed version of 2020 released malayalam blockbuster “Anjaam Paathira” which had broken several records in the collections. Telugu OTT plaform ‘Aha’ made it available to its subscribers from 19 February 2021. Here’s a brief review on this film…
Synopsis:
Anwar Hussain(Kunchacko Boban) is a psychologist who researches on the mindsets of notorious criminals in jails. And he also helps police in solving some of the tough cases in view of joining the police department as a consultant criminologist. During this time, there happens a series of police killings only during midnight times. Who were doing this and why? How could Anwar solve this using his psychology forms the rest of the story.
Actors’ Performance:
There is nothing we could say about the method acting of malayalam actors. Every single character presents in the movie stuns you with the splendid performance. Especially, Kunchacko Boban as a psychologist nailed the show with his superb performance. He carries the entire cinema on his shoulders. We feel excited whenever he is on the screen.
Technical Departments:
Though the story is based on a single point, director Midhun Manuel Thomas has created magic through his gripping screenplay and direction. He succeeding in maintaining the suspense until the very end point of the film. However motive behind the murders seems pale and thin. He should have put some more hardwork in writing the motive. Otherthan that that he is flawless with screenplay and direction. Background music plays a key role in these type of invesstigation thrillers and it is upto the mark. Art work is spectacular as well as cinematography. Editing is more than enough.
Plus Points:
Screenplay and direction
BGM, Performances
Minus Points:
Not so convincing motive for murders
Highlights:
Kunchacko Boban Performance
Analysis:
Since its launch, ‘Aha’ has been presenting us with a lot of dubbed malayalam movies. And all of them have impressed the audience. ‘Midnight Murders’ is also not an exception. Except for the not so strong motive behind the murders, this film is an interesting tale to watch. Dubbing by Aha team is flawless as you don’t even feel it a dubbed movie except for the faces of actors. So, let’s give a try and you don’t regret it.
One line Verdict: Engaging thriller
