‘Unmadham’ X review: Kunchacko Boban’s crime mystery wins praise for performances; Viewers divided over screenplay and pacing
Kunchacko Boban’s latest film ‘Unmadham’ made its theatrical debut on July 31. Directed by Kiran Das, the film marks the actor’s return to the crime mystery thriller genre.The film also features Lijomol Jose in a prominent role. Soon after the first shows concluded, moviegoers took to X (formerly Twitter) to share their opinions about the film.Here is a look at some of the reactions shared online.
Some viewers praise performances and mystery
One social media user felt the film delivered an engaging thriller experience and praised the lead performances.The user wrote, “#Unmadham is a gripping crime mystery packed with plenty of twists and suspense. Lijomol and Kunchacko boban deliver terrific performances. As always, Shahi Kabir impresses with another well written screenplay.” Another viewer also came away impressed with the overall execution and described the film as one of the better thrillers released this year. The post read, “A gripping crime thriller with an engaging screenplay, well-written characters, and twists #KunchackoBoban is outstanding, and the film never loses its intensity. Easily one of the finest thrillers to hit the screens this year.#Unmadham.”
Others point to issues in the second half
Not every viewer was equally impressed. One user appreciated the opening portions of the film but felt it lost momentum later.The review read, “#Unmadham A crime thriller with slight blend of supernatural element in start neat setup in initial hour with an unexpected midway twist the one line was decent enough but screenplay is underwhelming specially in 2nd half of the movie excellent performances from everyone I personally felt writing could have been better.. the protagonist’s trauma scenes were disappointing and flash back story felt so simple and generic, no emotional connect to any characters Overall a below average movie !! Rating : 2.5/5.”Another moviegoer posted a detailed review appreciating the film’s atmosphere and technical presentation.The user wrote, “#Unmadham Full Review: The film blends crime along with psychological drama and supernatural undertones into an engaging slow-burn mystery. Instant Attractions:Promising First Half and #KunchakoBoban’s performance. Shahi Kabir experiments with a different premise & Kiran Das gives best directorial presentation. Drawback: Film loses momentum post-interval a bit, and second half runtime too becomes a concern.Nevertheless, its immersive atmosphere, strong technical craft and emotional depth make it a satisfying watch for thriller lovers. Kunchacko Boban Shahi Kabir’s Writing BGM Cinematography Suspense & Atmosphere Second Half Pacing Predictable in few places A gripping slow-burn mystery thriller that delivers despite a slightly stretched second half. Rating: 3/5.”
About the film
‘Unmadham’ stars Kunchacko Boban and Lijomol Jose in the lead roles. The film has been directed by Kiran Das, while Shahi Kabir has written the screenplay.Overall, it seems that ‘Unmadham’ seems to have generated mixed reviews from the audiences and let’s wait and watch how the movie will perform at the box office in the coming days. Go to Source
