Comments on: Review Roundup: Kaiyoppu

By: david

david — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 04:30:24 +0000

Where are the awards for the performers? To the critics of Mammotty’s acting – this was by far one of his best films. I saw a very real and ordinary person through his acting. Awesome movie. Should not be missed! Script writer, director and the actors – excellent job!

By: Srini

Srini — Mon, 09 Jul 2007 02:17:36 +0000

Visakh, reverse is also true, some times the script writers are flop directors – Lohitha das,Ranjan Pramod etc. It’s the team work – good script writer and a good director which makes a good movie.

By: visakh

visakh — Sun, 08 Jul 2007 14:50:33 +0000

Dear friends ,i just want to get ur opinion on a topic.Shoukd the credit of a good film be given to its director or its script writer.I have varoius examples to tell about.Sibi Malayil made brilliant films,like Kireedam,Bhratam,Chenkol,Dasharatham etc but all were scripted by Lohitadas;and without Lohithadas all his other films were so poor and flops too(Amritham,Alice in wonderland,Jalotsavam etc).Now take Hariharan ‘the best example on this topic his films in combinbation with M.T. were brilliant and hits too.(Oru Vadakkan Veeragadha,Parinayam,Nakhakshatangal,Panchagni,Amritham Gamaya etc).But when he did films alone they had no class at all(eg:Mayoogham,Prem pujari etc).
Now take the ace director of 80s I.V.Shashi,with Mt and T Damodaran he made films like Vartha,Adimakal Udamakal,Anubandham,Mithya,EE Nadu Mukti etc but withoutthem his films were Symphony,EE nadu Innale Vare,Ayiram Meni,Anubhoothi etc-these films were absolute wastes.

But inspite of all these;in Malayalm film industry main credit is given to directors and script writers often donot get what they deserve.
And would like you all to tell your opinion on this.

By: visakh

visakh — Thu, 05 Jul 2007 16:51:23 +0000

tnx Varsha,atleast u made a comment on the film.
But i have a complaint about ur comment on Renjith.He has made female oriented films earlier also;take Nandanam,Mizhi Randilum etc for examples.And Mammootty’s age in the movie is 41(it is clearly said at the end of the film).And he looked perfect for that age.

The movie as you said was brilliant and its a pity that it didn’t even the reviews which it actually deserved.

By: Varsha

Varsha — Thu, 05 Jul 2007 06:00:24 +0000

Even i wonder y no one comments on this movie and y it didn;t get the attention it deserved from mallus across globe. i felt it’s been a long time since i watched a sensible and realistic movie in malayalm. reminded me of padmarajan movies n how much i still miss him!!
one thing i felt the reviewers all left out on commenting on kaiyoppu is the fact the movie is not about a struggling writer overcoming his block or about lovers rekindling their romance at middle age. this movie is a strong statement against communal terrorism spreading fast n deep all over the world. it’s about what someone is losing when we causally read over newspaper headlines tht 10 persons/50 persons are killed in a bomb blast at some faraway city. it’s the about the unrealisable value of a good human life which is so cruelly destroyed without reflecting for a moment what is essentially getting destroyed. the scene at the police station is the crux of the story – here the hero says everything ranjith wanted to say in this movie. many commented after watching tht the climax was a deviation from main story line. the truth is the whole story is built around tht one blast at the climax so tht the viewers can feel the shock of a blind terrorist act and its impact on innocent but invaluable life of a single person.khushboo did a terrific job in this movie n truly deserved an award. she came out to be strong and independent sensous and dignified at the same time. v surprising to see such a female character in renjit movie as he usually showcases the heroines as this awe struck knee weak desperate for attention creatures catering to the super male ego. every other small character in the movie has done an impressive job esp mukesh. mammootty did good but i felt at places he could’ve been better n his age is becoming a real hindrance to play even a 35+ character. we can only laugh when Nedumudi describes him as a brilliant ‘cheruppakaran’ in the opening scene.
i was moved by the whole experience of ‘kaiyoppu’ n i feel it should be viewed by every serious movie buffs.

By: visakh

visakh — Mon, 12 Mar 2007 18:16:04 +0000

I wonder why no one writes a comment on this film.This was Mammoty’s best film of the year.
I havent seen Mammoty underplaying so well in any other movie.Renjith has worked out a very good character for him.Applauds should also go to Khushboo,Anoop,Mukesh etc who have played their roles well.
This really was a very good movie with a perfect mix of direction ,Photography and background music.

Hats off to director Ranjith for such a brave effort.