Drishyam (2013) is probably one of the top 5 well made thrillers I have watched, all around and across all languages. To be very honest, I did not have very high expectations from the sequel. To me, surpassing Drishyam's brilliance was impossible, even if it came from the same talented team. Yes, I knew the movie would be good but never did I imagine it will top its predecessor and would it do it so gloriously.
In a nutshell, the story picks up 6 years after the first movie. And it transports the viewers meticulously back into Georgekutty's world. It effectively manages to give the viewer a very good idea of what has happened so far in George's life. How people's perception towards him and his family has changed over the years. The first half lays the groundwork. It introduces a few new characters. The story moves at a very good pace, narrating George's family life, some sub plots. The incidents of prequel always looming in the background. A twist around the end of 1st half takes you by surprise and sets up a premise for thrilling 2nd half. And a brilliant climax. Oh boy and it does it in style. The 2nd half is just brilliant. There's not a single dull moment. It won't let you take your eyes off the screen even for a second.
Mohanlal gives a towering performance. He is terrific. He lives the character. Meena plays her part really well. Ansiba and Esther are good too. Asha Sharat leaves a mark.
Jeetu Joseph does an outstanding job with his writing and direction. He's done a brilliant job. Writing and executing a sequel, to a film that was perfect in every aspect is not easy. And to make it better than the first one is a mark of a genius. Take a bow!
The cinematography is good. A special mention for the background score which is just amazing.
Cons? Well not really. There were a few cinematic liberties taken but hey doesn't the hero deserve to be lucky and have god watch over him sometimes? I won't complain about that. I wanted George Kutty to win.
Verdict - Grab your pop corn, soda and make it a perfect movie night. Such thrillers are not made very often. Enjoy the experience. Just a word of caution, take all breaks before the 2nd half. The movie won't let you get up.
In a nutshell, the story picks up 6 years after the first movie. And it transports the viewers meticulously back into Georgekutty's world. It effectively manages to give the viewer a very good idea of what has happened so far in George's life. How people's perception towards him and his family has changed over the years. The first half lays the groundwork. It introduces a few new characters. The story moves at a very good pace, narrating George's family life, some sub plots. The incidents of prequel always looming in the background. A twist around the end of 1st half takes you by surprise and sets up a premise for thrilling 2nd half. And a brilliant climax. Oh boy and it does it in style. The 2nd half is just brilliant. There's not a single dull moment. It won't let you take your eyes off the screen even for a second.
Mohanlal gives a towering performance. He is terrific. He lives the character. Meena plays her part really well. Ansiba and Esther are good too. Asha Sharat leaves a mark.
Jeetu Joseph does an outstanding job with his writing and direction. He's done a brilliant job. Writing and executing a sequel, to a film that was perfect in every aspect is not easy. And to make it better than the first one is a mark of a genius. Take a bow!
The cinematography is good. A special mention for the background score which is just amazing.
Cons? Well not really. There were a few cinematic liberties taken but hey doesn't the hero deserve to be lucky and have god watch over him sometimes? I won't complain about that. I wanted George Kutty to win.
Verdict - Grab your pop corn, soda and make it a perfect movie night. Such thrillers are not made very often. Enjoy the experience. Just a word of caution, take all breaks before the 2nd half. The movie won't let you get up.