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Minnal Murali

16 December 2021MalayalamorigEnglish2h 38m
ActionComedyFantasy
out of 10
Recommendedmost critics liked it
Monk Score · 5 scored reviews · 4 not rated

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A grounded, entertaining superhero film let down slightly by a muddled final act.

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

  • Praised: Basil Joseph's grounded direction
  • Criticised: Unexplained character actions late

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Critical reception for Minnal Murali is largely positive, with reviewers broadly describing it as a highly entertaining superhero film that carves out a distinct identity within a familiar genre. Critics most frequently praised director Basil Joseph's handling of the material, highlighting his ability to ground the superhero narrative in a recognisably real setting and his personal supervision of the VFX. Tovino Thomas and Guru Somasundaram's performances were also singled out for their strength. The main criticism raised was that character motivations become unexplained toward the film's end, and a few reviewers noted the film's occasional reliance on familiar superhero tropes.

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Critic reviews (9)

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  1. Top critic

    Indian Express

    Film review

    While the film is aware of its superhero-ness, it never loses sight of the fact that it is set in a real place. This is a tough balance, and Basil Joseph gets it just right.

  2. KoiMoi

    Film review

    Tovino Thomas is a powerhouse, so is Guru Somasundaram. The movie isn't trying to prove a point that we can do it to, it tries to co-exist beautifully. Witness the strength Indian storytellers have and what we should exactly be investing our time and money in.

  3. TheQuint

    Film review

    An out and out entertainer, it was created to be cheered and clapped and laughed along with… a good old-school breezy entertainer. Is it a masterpiece? No. But wow is it entertaining! Finally, Malayalam cinema got its own feel-good Christmas film.

  5. BehindWoods

    Film review

    Basil Joseph's experienced direction seeps through Minnal Murali. With believable VFX, which Joseph personally supervised, the movie is a slick entertainer. However, the movie could not avoid the sinkhole of unexplained character actions towards the fag end of the movie.

  6. Baradwaj Rangan

    Film review

    With Minnal Murali Basil Joseph seems to have arrived. If not for anything else, I will wait for the sequel.

  8. The Hindu

    Film review

    Despite banking on familiar superhero tropes at times, the film has a character of its own. The best of the superhero sequences are these initial ones and the one where he lets go at some policemen, successfully imbibing the spirit and appearance of the good old Malayalam comics.

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