What Is the Story About?
Adhi (Asif Ali) is a star facing a minor economic crisis due to the failure of films back to back. His latest release also bites dust putting him under immense pressure.
Meanwhile, Shani (Nimisha Sajayan) and Sharath (Antony Varghese) are desperate for money within a short time to stop their property’s auction. How do the two worlds collide and turn the life upside down of Adhi? Can the star recover from the personal and professional crisis is the movie’s basic plot.
Performances?
Asif Ali has come up with a sincere act playing a star. There is no ‘star’ aura here, though. It could be a rich guy under extraordinary circumstances. The ‘actor’ part is put to good use during key sequences, and it is what stands out from the act.
Nimisha Sajayan is terrific as Shani and steals the show during the pre-climax sequences. The change from subtlety to loudness and the difference in the body language are all brought out well.
Antony Varghese is okay playing Sharath, a guy with a calm mind and a plan. There is not much drama on his side, but it is still an essential part of the narrative, and he is alright.
Analysis
Jis Joy directs Innale Vare. It is the latest addition to the new-age thrillers made by the Malayalam film industry. The plot is simple yet intriguing and one which hooks instantly.
The beginning of the movie takes time to set up the characters. It is crucial for the rest of the narrative to work. The actual take-off of the film is when the kidnap happens. It is here that one is instantly hooked to the proceedings.
However, what follows after the kidnapping lacks the intrigue and wow factor. The technological usage to hold the interest doesn’t work after a point. It comes across as too far-fetched mainly due to the situation.
The incidents which happen after the take-off also look a little illogical and unbelievable. It is the screenplay of convenience. Things seem to happen far too quickly and conveniently. The interest is lost as a result.
After all the happenings, the pre-climax holds some interest due to the twist and the acting. The block is neatly done despite the issues. The narrative then takes a predictable route to the climax. We can see it coming from miles from the hero’s side. The final twist related to the core drama is also on expected lines.
Overall, Innale Vare starts slowly but intrigues with its hook point. Unfortunately, it fails to sustain the interest in the rest of the narrative and ends on a predictable note. Give it a try if you are in the mood to watch a thriller with a technological angle. But have the expectations low.
Other Artists?
Apart from the three main leads, the rest of the actors have bits and pieces roles. There are a few parts, but none manage to leave an impact. The many ladies have all one-dimensional roles.
Music and Other Departments?
The background score is nice, and it helps in giving the narrative a tense feel even when nothing is happening. Bahul Ramesh’s cinematography is okay. The movie is set in limited locations with the idea of creating a realistic impression. The editing by Ratheesh Raj could have been sharper. The writing is fine in critical portions.
Highlights?
Basic Story
Take Off Point
Pre-climax
Performances
Drawbacks?
Runs Out Of Steam
Far-Fetched Scenarios
Missing Gripping Narrative
Predictable Moments
Did I Enjoy It?
Yes, Few Parts
Will You Recommend It?
Yes, But With Huge Reservations
Innale Vare Review by Binged Bureau
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