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Marco

20 December 2024MalayalamorigEnglish2h 25m

What critics are saying

Critics received Marco with moderate appreciation, largely on the strength of its action sequences and Unni Mukundan's performance.

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Haneef Adeni DirectorHaneef Adeni Writer

The adoptive son of the Adattu family, Marco, sets off on a ruthless quest for vengeance after his brother is brutally murdered, finding only betrayal, loss and unimaginable brutality at every step.

Critic Consensus

Critics received Marco with moderate appreciation, largely on the strength of its action sequences and Unni Mukundan's performance. The film's stylish, brutal choreography and Mukundan's intense portrayal were consistently highlighted as its chief assets. However, reviewers broadly agreed that the narrative is thin and formulaic, with the writing described as faltering particularly in the second half. Those willing to engage with it purely as a visceral action experience found more to enjoy than those seeking substance.

5 rated reviews · 5 positive

Praised: stylish action choreographyCriticised: thin, weak writing

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Critic Reviews (6)

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ABP News Bureau· ABPLive
7.0
The violent drama stands out for stylish action and Unni Mukundan's stellar performance.
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7.0
Marco is the closest Malayalam film to a Prashanth Neel movie, not in terms of scale or story, but style. Unni Mukundan's raging portrayal fuels this brutal, no-holds-barred revenge thriller.
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Janani K.· India Today
6.0
The action choreography is brilliant in this wafer-thin story.
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Arun Antony· Deccan Herald
6.0
'Marco' is everything it claims to be: bloody, violent, and brutal. However, the action and stunts are fresh and enjoyable.
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6.0
If you are in the mood for high-octane action and graphic violence, 'Marco' delivers. Though the story follows a familiar revenge formula, its intense action sequences might keep you hooked—if you can handle the bloodshed.
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Shilpa Nair Anand· The Hindu
Not rated
Marco reminds one of the Transporter series, the butchering and the bloodbath brings to mind Dexter with a dash of Animal minus the misogyny. The writing, what is there of it, flounders after the first half and then it is mayhem. Marco demands that you approach it like pure fiction and if one were to go looking for reason, then disappointment awaits.
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Release Date
20 December 2024
Runtime
2h 25m
Languages
Malayalamorig, English

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