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Manjummel Boys

22 February 2024MalayalamorigTamil2h 15m
AdventureDramaThriller
out of 10
Recommendedmost critics liked it
Monk Score · 5 scored reviews · 1 not rated

Weighted from a 7.0 average · Why?

A restrained, true-story survival thriller lifted by genuine performances.

Verdict tier Recommended, most critics liked it, on a scale of Unfavorable, Mixed, Recommended, Exceptional.

  • Praised: restrained direction and authentic performances
  • Criticised: minor unspecified narrative nitpicks

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Manjummel Boys has been received positively by critics, who largely commend director Chidambaram's restrained and efficiently crafted approach to the survival thriller genre. Performances, particularly from Soubin Shahir and Sreenath Bhasi, and the film's grounding in a true story are frequently highlighted as strengths. Critics praised the screenplay's momentum and emotional authenticity, noting that the film avoids overdramatization. Minor criticisms are acknowledged by some reviewers but are not elaborated upon in detail, leaving the consensus broadly favorable.

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Critic reviews (6)

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  1. PinkVilla

    Film review ·

    Sreenath-Soubin Shahir's survival thriller is heart-thumping tale that exemplifies friendship

  2. Rediff

    Film review ·

    Manjummel Boys gets so many things right that the small nitpicks don't amount to much in the larger picture. Manjummel Boys is a well oiled machine of a screenplay that is efficiently staged without losing its momentum.

  3. Ottplay

    Film review ·

    An earnest thriller that relies on emotions to carry it. Chidambaram hasn't tried to overdramatise Manjummel Boys for the sake of entertainment and has kept it mostly true to the story.

  4. India Today

    Film review ·

    ...based on a true story that happened in Kodaikanal in 2006. The story captures the true essence of friendship with superlative performances.

  5. Indian Express

    Film review

    Chidambaram's survival thriller, starring Soubin Shahir and Sreenath Bhasi, is also about hope, resilience and perseverance, and the fact that it is based on a true story makes it even more impactful.

  6. The Hindu

    Film review ·

    With Manjummel Boys, Chidambaram pulls off an immaculately-crafted survival thriller. Clearly, he is here to stay.

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