msteph2 Reviews

Akkare Akkare Akkare (1990)

Terrible and Uninspired

[2/10 · 25 November 2005]

I feel quite cheated as i write this summary...the potential that got thrown away. I am a massive fan of the run away classic Nadodikattu, thus when my mom told me that sequels exist, i was estatic. Yet my initial dreams of further cinematic glory fell short to a slew of overwrought uncomedic sequences coupled with what must be...the worst English dubbing Iv'e ever witnessed. Aside from the scene where Both CID's dress up as "Negroes" to gain a woman's laundry, the entire plot made no sense. Why would India's top secret police department send these incompetent two into America? The fact that neither can speak a stitch of English is only half the problem. What made Nadodikattu so epic and amazing was its heart. You felt for the characters as the struggled to make ends meet. You felt the pain when Dasen's family suffered. In this film all conflicts are ultimately unimportant and are taken as a poorly designed vehicle to showcase the film's "BONANZA" style of inprobability and foolishness. Good yourself a favor...don't watch this...just watch Nadokikattu again.

Nadodikkattu (1987)

The greatest Malyalam Movie in the past Century

[10/10 · 7 August 2005]

WoW...This is single handedly the greatest comedy of our generation. The situations that occur are both hilarious and outlandish. This movie breaks grounds as an aesthetically brilliant narrative and heart warming comedy. A true must see for any mohanlal fan. There is a plethora of great casting within this film. Sobanna is true to her "love interest" melodramatic serious character. While more comical additions like the never forgettable P.V Narahyan aka Pavani Profession killer extrordinaire. Thiligan never fails as "the crime boss" that can not seem to make ends meet on his drug deal. Yet the most valued cast member in this film is none other than Srinivasan who can't help but feel responsible for every misfortune that occurs within the plot. In short if you enjoy classic comedy and are interested in watching what i believe to be the most brilliant film of the decade..WATCH NADODIKATTU....and one final thing...GAFURKA IS NOT MY ALLIAN!