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Movies with different themes are made in Mollywood now and then. While some manage to strike the right chord with the audience, some fail. Has Jo and the Boy, w

Jo And The Boy Movie Review

Jo And The Boy Movie Review Malayalam Movie Review
Review for the film " Jo And The Boy"
Streaming On: Amazon Prime Video
Runtime: 2 Hours 17 Minutes
Certificate: U
Released: 24-12-2015
Genre: Comedy
2.75 / 5.00
3.46 / 5.0

Movies with different themes are made in Mollywood now and then. While some manage to strike the right chord with the audience, some fail. Has Jo and the Boy, which has a novel theme, turned a winner? Read more to find out. 

Plot

Manju Warrier Manju Warrier is a South-Indian film actress, born >> Read More... plays one of the title roles and in this film, she is full of vigor. Manju is not the one for the 9 to 5 job. She is a computer teacher, and inspirational messages adorn her house.  She aspires to create a comic character who can converse with people like you and me. Her parents are very affectionate. And when the child prodigy Sanoop enters Manju’s life it takes a new turn. While Sanoop is highly matured for his age, Manju is quite opposite. What change does Sanoop do in Manju’s life? Have Manju’s dreams fructified? Watch the movie to know the answer. 

Star Performances

The Manju Warrier that we used to love in the movies of heydays is back. She is not trouble-stricken here unlike a couple of her earlier movies; she is at her zealous best. In fact, she is very much comfortable with her character. And for the child Sanoop, he does his best. Lalu Alex Lalu Alex is a famous actor in Malayalam cinema in >> Read More... , as the good-natured father, does a great job. Kalaranjini is good with her comic timing in the movie. Actors like Sudheer Karamana Sudheer Karamana is a Malayalam films’ actor. Kara >> Read More... , Pearle Maaney Pearle Maaney is one of the most famous personalit >> Read More... , Rekha Menon Rekha Menon is an anchor, columnist, and Corporate >> Read More... , Sunil Sukhadha, etc. have done what is required of them. 

Analysis

Friendship is always the much-hyped yet genuine relationship found in this world. And Jo and the Boy deals with friendship in a different manner. Also, it motivates one to dream high and brave against all odds in life. 
Director Rojin Thomas has also written the story of the movie. He has done a convincing job and has emerged a winner in dealing with an altogether novel theme. 

What’s there?

1.  The first half progresses at a good pace.
2.  There is some magical novelty in this movie.
3.  The screenplay of the film deserves special mention. 
4.  The dialogues strike the right chord with the audience. 
5.  Neil D’ Cunha’s cinematography maintains a fair balance between reality and fancy. 
6.  Rahul Subramaniam’s music is average. 


What’s not there?

1.  This is the oft-used term for minus; yes..the movie is in predictable lines. 
2.  Comedy could have been handled well. 
3.  The second half of the movie drags. 
4.   Sometimes we feel as though there is exaggerated motivation in the movie. 
5.   The characters of the antagonists could have been crafted better. 


Verdict


You can watch Jo and the Boy for its freshness. 


FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS


General


What is the genre of "Jo And The Boy"?

Comedy


Who directed "Jo And The Boy"?

Rojin Thomas


What is the duration of "Jo And The Boy"?

2 Hours 17 Minutes


When was "Jo And The Boy" released?

24-12-2015

Cast & Crew


Who composed the music for "Jo And The Boy"?

Rahul Subrahmaniam

Storyline


What is the plot of "Jo And The Boy"?

Plot revolves around Comedy, etc.

Ratings & Reviews


What is the critic's rating for "Jo And The Boy"?

2.75


What are the audience ratings for "Jo And The Boy"?

3.46

Additional


Is "Jo And The Boy" suitable for all ages?

No, it's rated U


Can I watch "Jo And The Boy" online?

No, it will be available soon on Amazon Prime Video


Who wrote the dialogues for "Jo And The Boy"?

Rahul Subrahmaniam

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