Dec 30, 2018 10:27 PM
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Angamaly Diaries is a Malayalam Movie directed by Lijo Jose Pellissery written by actor Chemban Vinod Jose, starring 86 Newcomers!
I am still in shock like how did all the 86 newcomers held everyones attention for straight 2 hours without even a single mistake from anyone.
The movie is about a gang based in Angamaly(town in Kerala), the formation of a gang called PalliPady group, forming rivalry with another gang lead by Appani Ravi, their business into pig slaughtering, things getting worse when they involve in a serious crime, the consequences forms the crux of the story. Even though the movie has a very simple story but Chemban Vinod's screenplay is a total winner There are few things that would really make you fond about his writing.There is enough humor even during the tensed scenes. For instance the scene where two guys lose their patience during a cremation ceremony brings the house down. So was when Vincent Pepe's first fight scene when he uses Babuji's advise on how to beat one guy after another. Antony Varghese who plays Vincent Pepe has to be the great find. He has a great screen presence.Sarath Kumar as Appani Ravi was brilliant.The scene where he gets angry with his wife and his brother in law is one of his best performances. The actress who played Lichi was cute and she made sure the men don't take all the credits.
Music by Prashant Pillai's music is enjoyable, use of the sreeching sounds during the tense scenes made it more impactful.
And coming to the most important and my favorite part.Cinematagraphy!
Handled by Girish Gangadharan(a fan since his very first film Neelakasham Pachakadal Chuvanna Bhoomi).He walks with his camera when actors walk, he runs when they run.And the standout moment was the last 10-12 minutes of the movie where he doesn't keep the camera down and follows the actors
for one single shot.Yes!The climax scene is one single shot, no cuts, no change in camera angles whatsoever.And the end results are pretty satisfying as it offers a never before seen visual experience in Malayalam Cinema.The camera shots during the opening credits not only made me nostalgic but also my stomach growl.
The director had also experimented the single shot in one of his previous movies Amen for the song, Pampara Pa Pa which interestingly was also played in this movie during the bar sequence. With this all exceptional storytelling and strong cast, Angamaly Diaries is one exciting movie to watch.I am sure your mind might be fulfilled at the end of it, but your stomach will be left growling. ???? Trailer: Angamaly Diaries Official Trailer| Film by Lijo Jose Pellissery
