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Mamangam,  the "all time big budget" in Malayalam, unwittingly run out of steam and is more like a documentary..   Those who go to cinema bells on  expecting an action packed movie will be disappointed to see a 90% dialogue packed one..   Mammootty, a class act , through the decades with his versatile roles, just lacks the agility  for a die hard warrior.. undoubtedly a big ask on the legend at his age..   Much proclaimed his feminine character and the dance sequence never appealing..He deserves a better treatment..   Fight scenes didn't cause a stir as it  lacks timing and acting is  evident.. Pathetically, those flying scenes reminds you of 'sakthi man' as some still photographs flying than a power packed warrior jump...A big credibility gap.   Of course, those warrior sending scenes, unnimukundan, the kid, siddique, songs etc. get you some consolation..   Audience raise eyebrows as to why in the last scene- the all out fight- her...

   Saw the new release Malayalam movie ' HELEN' which resembles 'cast away' (released in Dec2000) of Tom Hanks,  for which he was nominated as the best actor in a leading role..Both movies resolve around the theme of 'survival of the Fittest'..   In the first half it's an easy going melodrama..With average music and day to day happenings of a mediocre family which we can definitely associate with our own neighbourhood..And the struggle for daily bread, balancing act of job and work, behind the screen struggles of cheerful faces in the hubs and mall.. all blend bell   It's the post intermission that the audience are at the edge of their seats till the climax.And the roller coaster at times have the heart in your mouth..To mention, the little act of kindness in the face of death,  by far catch your emotions..   Based on a true story that we heard in many 'interpersonal relation building' classes- of a scientist being trapped in the fact...