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The director of the Kannada movie Matinee is Manohar Kaampalli. The film was produced by Parvathi S. Gowda, and the cinematography was carried out by Sudhakar S

Matinee Movie Review

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Review for the film " Matinee"
Streaming On: Amazon Prime Video
Runtime: 02 Hour 13 Minutes
Certificate: UA
Released: 05-04-2024
Genre: Romance
2.5 / 5.00
3.56 / 5.0

The director of the Kannada movie Matinee is Manohar Kaampalli Bio coming soon... >> Read More... . The film was produced by Parvathi S. Gowda, and the cinematography was carried out by Sudhakar S Raj.

The music was composed by Poornachandra Tejaswi.

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Plot

Matinee is a movie about childhood friends Jaydev, Nixon, Anand and Naveena who visit their old friend Aruna after many years. Aruna, who is living a secluded life with his girlfriend Akshara after his mother’s death, becomes the target of their plan to scare him into selling his house. Their plan backfires, and they are the ones who get afraid of instead. Meanwhile, a mother files a complaint with the police to find her missing daughter, Chitra. The movie features horror, comedy, romance, and friendship with twists and funny dialogues.

Analysis

Director Manohar Kaampali sets the tone for the mansion with lighting, sound and visuals. The film’s pace is fast and horror fans will be on the edge of their seats. Anil Narayanan’s script is decent but lacks originality and structure,making it hard to get into the story. The comedy fails to tickle, the jokes are annoying and even the talented actors have nothing to work with. Despite, the attempts at horror the scare scenes miss the mark and unintentionally turn into comedy, undermining the director’s efforts to scare.

Star performances

Sathish Ninasam is good as Arun the central character of the film. Nagabhushana, Shivaram KR Pete, and Poornachandra Mysore are natural in their roles and add to the fun. Aditi Prabhudeva and Rachita Ram are in minor roles but are a good addition to the film.

What’s there?

  • The film’s lead and supporting actors delivered good performances.

What’s not there?

  • More details could have been added to the storyline.
  • The horror of the film didn’t work out.
  • The comedy in the movie failed terribly.
  • The cinematography did not meet the standards.

Verdict

Overall, Matinee is a horror-comedy that falls short in its storytelling and character development.


FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS


General


What is the genre of "Matinee"?

Romance


Who directed "Matinee"?

Manohar Kaampalli


What is the duration of "Matinee"?

02 Hour 13 Minutes


When was "Matinee" released?

05-04-2024

Cast & Crew


Who plays the lead role in "Matinee"?

Sathish Ninasam


Who is the supporting cast in "Matinee"?

Diganth Diwakar, Nagabhushana N S, Aditi Prabhudeva


Who composed the music for "Matinee"?

Poornachandra Tejaswi

Storyline


What is the plot of "Matinee"?

Plot revolves around Romance, etc.

Ratings & Reviews


What is the critic's rating for "Matinee"?

2.5


What are the audience ratings for "Matinee"?

3.56

Additional


Is "Matinee" suitable for all ages?

Yes, it's rated UA


Can I watch "Matinee" online?

No, it will be available soon on Amazon Prime Video


Who is the editor of "Matinee"?

KM Prakash


What is the name of the action director who worked on "Matinee"?

Prathap R Mendon

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