Bangalore Days
May. 30,2014A fun roller coaster ride about three young people, Aju, Divya and Kuttan who are cousins, reach Bangalore to dream, discover & explore!
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Wonderful character development!
Too much of everything
Simple and well acted, it has tension enough to knot the stomach.
This is one of the few movies I've ever seen where the whole audience broke into spontaneous, loud applause a third of the way in.
finally, done watching...! *_*Cinematography ? Perfect, No lead, No lag.. Just as much as you'd want to see...! :DAnd whats about the storytelling... ? ~ Life, As it goes on.. yup, its that simple and lovely also, you might say! ;) and i must also mention the music. the south Indian music.. its too lively and engaging! :D it's a 7.7/10. (y) .... why should a review .......be of at least 10 .......lines !? ......... i don't get it. :/
Out of all the new generation movies that are coming out of Malayalam movie industry, I could easily say this one stands far better. Sweet and gentle enough to be watched with the company of your parents and family while also quirky and young for a movie night with your friends. Unlike any other new generation movies, this does not make you squirm in your seat. In fact I think, you should make your parents watch this movie especially if you are a teen. It has got a lot of meaningful facts that can be shared and is definitely a thought provokerFahadh Faasil has time and again proved that he is a force to reckon with when it comes to acting and this movie further establishes this fact. The movie is filled with casts that is powerful and true to their characters. Nobody disappoints you in their roles whether it is Dulquer Salmaan as Arjun aka Aju or Nivin Pauly as Krishnan P P aka Kuttan or Nazriya Nazim as Divya Prakash aka Kunju or even Parvathy Menon as RJ Sarah. Even minuscule roles were polished to perfection like that of Isha Talwar as Meenakshi and Nithya Menen as Natasha Francis. This movie is both a treasure and pleasure worth watching. The messages were strong along with performances and plot. The comic elements are spot on without being forced or cliché. The other bright spot is definitely the music. In spite of being a new generation movie, it is not "in your face" and has a clean and effective screenplay. No Bawdy jokes or double meaning dialogs that make you run for cover.Wait till the very end for a mind blowing twist or plot diversion.
With the Drishyam wave slowly fading, there definitely comes a niche that needs to be filled in. I tried my luck with 7th Day and One By Two but was sorely disappointed. Moreover I have been longing for a feel good Malayalam movie ever since 2012. The last one I'd cherished so much was Ustad Hotel and the same guys have come up with a movie that deserves much more than an applause.Bangalore Days from director and scribe Anjali Menon and produced by Ustad Hotel's Anwar Rasheed could be considered an epitome for 'feel good'. Packed with so much energy and heart, Bangalore Days tells the story of 3 cousins whom, under circumstances, comes to Bangalore with dreams, big, and discovers the wonders of life the city holds for them. Like any Bangalore based Malayali I could instantly relate to the characters and that itself makes it a success. Whether it be a marketing ploy aimed at the large Malayali crowd here or the genuine intention to weave a good story in a this great city, it definitely works. Taking turns in effectively telling the intertwined stories of the characters, Bangalore Days assures a pleasant watch. It has everything going for it. AAA contemporary actors, well written characters, awe inspiring cinematography, good music a well paced narrative and chuckloads of humour. Not to mention the ton of Bangalore souvenirs thrown at you in almost every frame. From Nandi Hills and MG Road, to Namma Metro and Kormangala, its all there and any Malayali who's been in Bangalore for an ample time will feel right at home.The stellar cast is handled with so much ease by Anjali Menon and it seems even they are having as much fun as the audience. Nivin Pauly, Nazriya Nazim and Dulquer Salman shares an even screen time bringing in their own stories. While Nivin Pauly's section promises chuckles aplenty, Nazriya and Fahad's story takes on a wedlock drama and finally Dulquer and Parvati's makes for a good romance. Fahad Fazil and Nazriya Nazim plays a married couple and its good to see the the soon-to-be-hitched couple create some great chemistry on screen. Nivin still proves that he's good at playing your average guy next door and also handles comedy well. Of all the cast, I felt Dulquer Salman was still playing the same character from every other movie he's played in. Agreed, this guy has got potential as evident from Ustad Hotel yet it feels he's not given a bit of challenge in his roles. Parvati, fresh after her brilliant role in Maryan, blew me away. Commendable performances also comes from Kalpana and Vijayaraghavan (for that letter sequence, it had me in splits like most of the other elders among the audience who were trying hard to make a straight face throughout the sequence) I loved the humour in the movie, I forgot the last time I'd laughed so hard watching a Malayalam movie. Nods to the blockbusters of the yesteryear also made for a fun addition.Gopi Sundar's score once again brings in a refreshing feel. Songs like Thudakkam Mangalyam kicks in the festive mood and other songs are all remarkably good to the ear, hope to see it all soon in Gopi's Sound Cloud channel. My one single qualm was the use of a heavily modified Requiem For a Dream score (original composition by Clint Mansell) amidst some Dulquer scenes. I mean why? Gopi Sunder has proved himself to be a skilled composer, then why the plagiarism? It'd most likely be passed off with an 'inspired from' but still "WHY?". Sameer Thahir's cinematography will make you fall in love with the city. Colors seeps in from every other frame and it all made for a visually rich experience.Bangalore Days works a bit like An American Dream, while in real life most of the Malayalis would be stuck in cubicles, this is what they'd really dream of. Yes, it still feels a bit too glorified for an average Bangalore Malayali yet it still feels good. 10 years from now, I'd watch this again for a whiff of sweet sweet sweet nostalgia. I just can't recommend this enough. Kudos to Anjali Menon and the cast for making it a beautiful affair.
The Movie Bangalore Days Have Plus & Minus Points Plus Points ---------------------- 1. Light Hearted Story.2. Good Cinematography.3. Nice BGM & Songs.4. Good Casting & Direction.Minus Points --------------------- 1. On Second Half Movie Goes Lagging.2. Script is not too Good.3. Three Hour Movie, That's Too much.Verdict: The Bangalore Days Is Worth To Watch.But Don't Give An Expectation.