‘Charlie’ a fairy tale like story with delightful moments
Charlie (Dulquer Salman) is an enigma from the very moment that
Tessa (Parvathy) occupies the house he had lived in before.
A graphic artist, Tessa does not believe in the conventional life and marriage her mother has planned for her. So she leaves home on the eve of her brother’s wedding and into another city, where she rents a place.
Entering the old house, she is fascinated by the quirky and unconventional art work adorning inside and walls around. But is irritated on finding that the previous owner, Charlie has left behind his belongings. She stumbles upon his book of sketches that unfolds a story. The story is incomplete and it stokes her curiosity.
Now, Tessa is determined to meet Charlie to know the rest of the tale. That takes her on a journey in search for him.
Little by little, she learns about Charlie and his bohemian life-style. It does not take long for Tessa to fall in love with a man she has never met.
Do such love tales exist? Maybe yes. Maybe no. This is director Martin Prakkat’s third film which he has co-scripted with Unni R.
Charlie we are told is a good Samaritan, who makes a difference in the lives of several, be it the young doctor Kani (Aparna Gopinath) or elderly Kunjappan (Nedumudi Venu). This free-spirited man’s zest for life is unbridled.
As Charlie, Dulquer oozes with charm and is spontaneous. Parvathy after playing an intense role as Kanchanamala in ‘Ennum Ninte Moideen,’ proves her versatility again with Tessa, a contemporary woman with a ‘I don’t care attitude.
So long as you don’t ask questions on what Charlie does for a living, though there are references to his brewing and magical skills. Nor do we know how he supports a home for the elderly. Yet, ‘Charlie’ is a feel-good film with each scene opening up in magical frames. Good humour keeps you laughing, especially scenes centred around Soubin Shaheer as a petty thief.
Cinematographer Jomon T.John’s visuals are sheer poetry and leave you asking for more.
A graphic artist, Tessa does not believe in the conventional life and marriage her mother has planned for her. So she leaves home on the eve of her brother’s wedding and into another city, where she rents a place.
Entering the old house, she is fascinated by the quirky and unconventional art work adorning inside and walls around. But is irritated on finding that the previous owner, Charlie has left behind his belongings. She stumbles upon his book of sketches that unfolds a story. The story is incomplete and it stokes her curiosity.
Now, Tessa is determined to meet Charlie to know the rest of the tale. That takes her on a journey in search for him.
Little by little, she learns about Charlie and his bohemian life-style. It does not take long for Tessa to fall in love with a man she has never met.
Do such love tales exist? Maybe yes. Maybe no. This is director Martin Prakkat’s third film which he has co-scripted with Unni R.
Charlie we are told is a good Samaritan, who makes a difference in the lives of several, be it the young doctor Kani (Aparna Gopinath) or elderly Kunjappan (Nedumudi Venu). This free-spirited man’s zest for life is unbridled.
As Charlie, Dulquer oozes with charm and is spontaneous. Parvathy after playing an intense role as Kanchanamala in ‘Ennum Ninte Moideen,’ proves her versatility again with Tessa, a contemporary woman with a ‘I don’t care attitude.
So long as you don’t ask questions on what Charlie does for a living, though there are references to his brewing and magical skills. Nor do we know how he supports a home for the elderly. Yet, ‘Charlie’ is a feel-good film with each scene opening up in magical frames. Good humour keeps you laughing, especially scenes centred around Soubin Shaheer as a petty thief.
Cinematographer Jomon T.John’s visuals are sheer poetry and leave you asking for more.
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