Movie Overview 2014

Presenting the Movie Overview of 2014 on what has surely been a so-so year for Mallu movies, with its share of few good movies and a bigger chunk of crappy ones.

Top Movies of the Year Segment: ( Not by box office collections :) )

Bangalore Days: A skillful demonstration of how to make a multi star movie where all characters have their own space and a prime example of how to make an engaging movie devoid of any cliches.
Munnariyippu: A neatly constructed movie that requires you to use your brains to fully grasp the hidden intricacies in the plot and one which is complemented by two outstanding lead performances.
Om Santhi Oshana: Probably one of the most entertaining on-screen depictions of one of the oldest and simplest plot - "a girl-chasing-boy love story"
1983: A classic in its own right. A movie which deserves all the accolades for the neat and engaging execution of a different and unique plot.
Iyobinte Pusthakam:  A Gripping and intense tale where the visual beauty of each and every frame stands out and which alone would make it worth a watch.

Top Performances of the Year Segment: (Even cameos are welcome here :) )

Jayasuriya: One of the most impactful and towering performances of all-times that is going to stay with you forever.Jayasuriya was an absolute revelation as the cool and restrained villain.
Aparna Gopinath: A brilliant portrayal of a challenging and complex role and even more special due to the fact that she had to stand up against a towering performance by Mammotty.
Nazriya: The heart and soul of both ' Blore Days' and 'OSO'.
Shine & Anushree: Watch 'Ithihasa' and you'll get to know yourself.

Unlucky Misses of the Year Segment: (For the ones who deserved more :( )

Homely Meals: A movie praised by each and every critic, lapped up by each and everyone who had seen it and one which didn't have competition of any kind during its release. Still it remains a mystery why this differently made, brilliantly executed and entertaining film didn't find any takers.
Angels: Bad release timing and poor marketing could be the only reasons why the movie didn't make any mark at the ticket window. Though by no means a perfect movie, this gripping thriller did deserve better at the box office.

Not Lucky Everytime Segment: (The caption says it all! )

It's been years since he has been torturing us with his same set of movies with the same plot and same setting and same characters and similar names. Finally Dileep's luck runs out, much to the delight of a lot of genuine movie lovers, and he gets his much deserved set of flops through Ezhu Sundara Raathrikal ( end of last year),VillaliVeeran and Avatharam. 

Desperately Need  A Break Segment: ( For those who are torturing us year in and out)

An area usually reserved for Shaji Kailas and K Madhu (both didn't make any movies this year thankfully!!!!) sees them being replaced by none other than our "craftsman" director Joshiiyy who makes 2 absolute duds in the form of 'Salaam Kashmir' and 'Avatharam'. Somebody needs to remind him that his usual template of setting up the context for one hour, then moving into the plot in the next hour and then finishing off the plot in the next one hour and that too with the similar set of story lines, desperately needs a makeover. 

Mammootty and Mohanlal as usual keep their coveted places in this segment with mind-blowing stupid disasters in the form of 'Mr.Fraud','Peruchazhi','Koothara', 'Praise the Lord','Gangster' and 'Manglish'. Let's not talk much about the box office collections please :)

Jayaram as usual continues his presence in this segment with his set of blockbuster disasters. The least said about his films, the better!!!

Surprises of the Year Segment: ( Reserved for anything coming with zero expectations)

Vellimoonga - Many expected it to be a one week gap filler movie in the theatres!!!! But this simple and absolutely entertaining movie surpassed all expectations and went on to become the biggest hit of the year entering its fifth month run in many of the major centres.
Ithihasa - What was generally perceived as a movie made with just the aim of getting the satellite rights money, had a pleasant surprise in store. This movie with a daring and unique plot with some superb performances from the lead cast deservedly got into the hit charts this year :) 

Disappointments of the Year Segment ( Comes in with a lot of expectations and lets you down badly :) )

One By Two - One of the most awaited movies of the year turned out to be one of the most tortorous one !! This Manichitrathazu inspired movie ( or rather remake) turned out to be one hell of an experience that drew flak deservedly from all corners. Imagine Murali Gopy playing Nagavalli and you'll be prepared to face what's in store :) 
Gangster - The movie which came in with so much hype and was expected to end Mammotty's flop run turned out to be much worse that many of the other duds he'd given us. 

ComeBack of the Year: 

Well... Not really !!!!! But still Mammooty had a better year with a couple of awesome performances & avg hits in the form of 'Munnariyippu' and 'Varsham' to go along with his blockbuster hit ( strictly in terms of collection and the other extreme in quality) in 'Rajadhiraja'. 
Looking at his next set of movies coming up though, he might not be far away from his normal flop-delivering self :) 

Could Do Better Segment: (For those who atleast tried but failed miserably!!! ) 

Renjith desperately need to get a clear hold of his mind and go back to the set of different and beautiful movies he had given us over the past 3-4 years. Though 'Njan' was by all means a better film compared to his all time dud ' Kadal Kadannoru Mathukutty' , there was no need for Renjith to make an Adoor style movie which sadly had a main character whom none can relate to or find anything signifacnt about. Hope he'll make something more significant and meaningful next time around :) 
Indrajith surely can't go on like this. Being one of the most talented and natural actors among the youth brigade, it's high time he gets his act together and starts chosing his movies carefully and meaningfully. We all are fans of you Indran - we deserve better from you :)