‘Ennum Eppozhum’ a clean
family drama
Vineeth N Pillai, (Mohan Lal) yes with the emphasis on ‘N’ is a senior
journalist of a woman’s magazine ‘Vanitharatnam.’ A bachelor who is still
searching for a woman with the bold traits of his mother, Pillai does seems out
of place in the new order of things that is being planned by Kalyani, (UAE
resident Reenu Mathews) the new editor.
London educated Kalyani is on a mission to revamp the magazine, until now under the management of her mother. Right from her first meeting she disapproves of Pillai’s attitude and style of working.
She is keen on removing him from her company but before that she assigns him a story. |Pillai is asked to interview Deepa, (Manju Warrier) a lawyer who grabbed headlines for protesting against the poor road conditions in the city after she falls into a pot hole while riding her two-wheeler.
Pillai meets Deepa but she refuses an interview.
Will Pillai file his story that is being slotted as the cover story for the new issue of ‘Vanitharathnam?’ That is a big question not only for Pillai, but for Kalyani too, who considers him an irresponsible reporter.
‘Ennum Eppozhum,’ is a typical Satyan Anthikad film, a clean family entertainer.
Manju Warrier on her second outing handles her role with maturity. Deepa, a contemporary woman and a divorcee with a child is a picture of strength yet graceful, reflecting the lives of quite a few women today. Playing Deepa’s close friend, Farah, a businesswoman is Lena. Farah’s marriage is crumbling, yet she bears it stoically.
Ranjan Pramod’s screenplay mirrors today’s woman, who takes life’s challenges in her stride without resorting to melodrama. We don’t get to see the husbands of the wronged women, leaving it to viewers’ imagination.
‘Ennum Eppozhum’ makes no lofty pretensions but narrates a simple straight story that could be yours, or your neighbour’s or maybe the lady up the alley.
Can a Sathyan Anthikad film be without humour? Remember his classic hits of the eighties, like ‘Thalayanamanthram,’ ‘Nadodikattu,’ ‘T.P. Balagopalan M.A and ‘Gandhi Nagar 2nd Street.’
Innocent who has done the maximum number of films with Anthikad plays Kariachan, Deepa’s friendly neighbour. Kariachan and his wife are always there to help Deepa in times of need.
It’s fun to be treated to good clean humour, without wincing at double entendres and toilet humour that has become a constant staple in some of new gen films.
Mohan Lal and Manju Warrier’s pairing works well and the bond between the lead characters grows in a subtle way. Lal as the laid back journalist who seems to goof up things first is endearing. Supporting him during comic moments are Jacob Gregory and Minon who deliver good performances.
Vidyasagar’s melodious music is a refreshing break from the loud numbers that have become the order of today.
For one who believes in making only one film a year, director Anthikaad has always succeeded in touching a chord with the family.
To many more such films from the veteran, Ennum Eppozhum (Forever Always).
London educated Kalyani is on a mission to revamp the magazine, until now under the management of her mother. Right from her first meeting she disapproves of Pillai’s attitude and style of working.
She is keen on removing him from her company but before that she assigns him a story. |Pillai is asked to interview Deepa, (Manju Warrier) a lawyer who grabbed headlines for protesting against the poor road conditions in the city after she falls into a pot hole while riding her two-wheeler.
Pillai meets Deepa but she refuses an interview.
Will Pillai file his story that is being slotted as the cover story for the new issue of ‘Vanitharathnam?’ That is a big question not only for Pillai, but for Kalyani too, who considers him an irresponsible reporter.
‘Ennum Eppozhum,’ is a typical Satyan Anthikad film, a clean family entertainer.
Manju Warrier on her second outing handles her role with maturity. Deepa, a contemporary woman and a divorcee with a child is a picture of strength yet graceful, reflecting the lives of quite a few women today. Playing Deepa’s close friend, Farah, a businesswoman is Lena. Farah’s marriage is crumbling, yet she bears it stoically.
Ranjan Pramod’s screenplay mirrors today’s woman, who takes life’s challenges in her stride without resorting to melodrama. We don’t get to see the husbands of the wronged women, leaving it to viewers’ imagination.
‘Ennum Eppozhum’ makes no lofty pretensions but narrates a simple straight story that could be yours, or your neighbour’s or maybe the lady up the alley.
Can a Sathyan Anthikad film be without humour? Remember his classic hits of the eighties, like ‘Thalayanamanthram,’ ‘Nadodikattu,’ ‘T.P. Balagopalan M.A and ‘Gandhi Nagar 2nd Street.’
Innocent who has done the maximum number of films with Anthikad plays Kariachan, Deepa’s friendly neighbour. Kariachan and his wife are always there to help Deepa in times of need.
It’s fun to be treated to good clean humour, without wincing at double entendres and toilet humour that has become a constant staple in some of new gen films.
Mohan Lal and Manju Warrier’s pairing works well and the bond between the lead characters grows in a subtle way. Lal as the laid back journalist who seems to goof up things first is endearing. Supporting him during comic moments are Jacob Gregory and Minon who deliver good performances.
Vidyasagar’s melodious music is a refreshing break from the loud numbers that have become the order of today.
For one who believes in making only one film a year, director Anthikaad has always succeeded in touching a chord with the family.
To many more such films from the veteran, Ennum Eppozhum (Forever Always).
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