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Garudan is a 2023 Malayalam crime thriller directed by Arun Verma, produced and distributed by Listin Stephen under Magic Frames, music by Jakes Bejoy and editi

Garudan Movie Review

Garudan Movie Review Malayalam Movie Review
Review for the film " Garudan"
Streaming On: Amazon Prime Video
Runtime: 02 Hour 18 Minutes
Certificate: UA
Released: 03-11-2023
Genre: Thriller, Crime
3.5 / 5.00
3.51 / 5.0

Garudan is a 2023 Malayalam crime thriller directed by Arun Verma Arun Verma is an Indian television actor, and cine >> Read More... , produced and distributed by Listin Stephen Listin Stephen is an Indian film distributor and p >> Read More... under Magic Frames, music by Jakes Bejoy Jakes Bejoy is a film score composer who was born >> Read More... and editing by Sreejith Sarang Sreejith Sarang was born on 11th February 1983 in >> Read More... . Ajay David Kachappilly Ajay David Kachappilly is a mollywood cinematograp >> Read More... heads cinematography and stars Suresh Gopi Malayali by birth, Suresh Gopinath, also known as >> Read More... and Biju Menon The tall, dark and handsome Biju Menon started his >> Read More... in lead roles.

Plot

A battle of wits ensues between Nishanth, self- proclaimed innocent college professor accused of rape and Harish, the police officer handling his case, who must struggle to bring the truth to light through thick and thin.

Star Performance 

Garudan has a cast composed of some well known names, such as Suresh Gopi and Biju Menon as leading actors and the supporting cast including Siddique, Jagadish, Abhirami amongst others. Suresh Gopi and Menon’s dialogue delivery and dynamic must be applauded as they’re flawless in their performances. 

Analysis

Garudan is an intriguing, thought-provoking work of cinema, and a true marvel as an investigative thriller. A movie that explores the multifaceted, nuanced psyches of two intriguing characters with equally high stakes, Garudan is a refreshing piece of storytelling well done to the extent that it'll  keep you hooked and on the edge of your seat throughout. It deals with a complex storyline with equally complex characters. The riveting mental tug-of-war that takes place between the two leads is a treat for the soul. Their intellectual battle is witty, intense and suspenseful; loaded with twists and shocking revelations. The story in itself deals with some dark, realistic themes like rape and police injustice.

The direction in this film is amazing as well, with well-executed cinematography that stays in-tune with the plot to deliver a thoughtful cinematic experience. The focus shots in particular are splendid. The musical score for the BGM is literal perfection: it does a marvelous job of heightening the mood of the atmosphere as required flawlessly. Overall, Garudan is a riveting crime thriller that is bound to leave a good impression on you.

What’s There?

• Thrilling twists

• Well-executed screenplay and cinematography

• Atmospheric music

• Intriguing storyline

• Realistic 

• Fleshed-out characters

What’s Not There?

• The legal system is not portrayed accurately at various points in the film.

• Sombre and feels depressing.

Verdict

Garudan is a beautifully executed crime thriller with a gripping and evocative narrative, complete with fleshed-out characters, motives and backstories. It’s an interesting insight into police procedure and the justice system; however some of the legalities portrayed in this film are not exactly true-to life. It grapples with some dark themes in a realistic fashion and makes for a compelling watch.


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