Mohanlal’s much-awaited film, ‘Malaikottai Vaaliban,’ directed by Lijo Jose Pellissery, has finally graced the silver screen on January 25. The initial reactions from the audience on X (formerly Twitter) reflect a mixed bag of opinions.
One enthusiastic moviegoer described ‘Malaikottai Vaaliban’ as a spectacle, emphasizing the importance of experiencing it in theaters for the immersive sound and visual quality. The performance-oriented movie, featuring stellar acts by Mohanlal, Sonalee, Manoj Moses, and Katha Nandi, is deemed a one-time watch by adhipix666.
FrontRowTeam shared that the film is a signature Lijo Jose Pellissery creation, praising its unconventional yet engaging narrative. The post highlighted Lijo’s trademark style, noting the film’s slow but steady pace and the inclusion of impactful mass scenes, especially the superb British fort sequence.
However, not all reviews were positive, with one netizen expressing disappointment in ‘Malaikottai Vaaliban.’ Despite acknowledging its technical richness, the post criticized the weak screenplay, with a suggestion that Lijo may not be inclined to change his approach. The overall sentiment was described as “below average.”
RockkyBhaai offered a contrasting view, describing the first half of ‘Malaikottai Vaaliban’ as super impressive, with laudable visuals and performances by Lalettan. The anticipation for the second half was fueled by the expectation of intense moments.
Comparing ‘Malaikottai Vaaliban’ to Lijo Jose Pellissery’s 2015 film ‘Double Barrel,’ one cinephile suggested that the new release felt like a remake in another universe, albeit with more frequent high moments.
As the release date approached, 2shambhunath shared their excitement for the film, expressing a willingness to approach Lijo Jose Pellissery’s work with an open mind. The tweet included a reference to a character from Pellissery’s earlier film, ‘Double Barrel.’
Highlighting technical aspects as the film’s strong suit, KumarSwayam3 noted that the editing style, music, and visuals in ‘Malaikottai Vaaliban’ were commendable. While acknowledging that the narration could have been better and more fast-paced, the post encouraged viewers to give the film a try.
In a final note, the article mentioned that ‘Malaikottai Vaaliban’ marks the first collaboration between Mohanlal and Lijo Jose Pellissery, adding an extra layer of anticipation for fans of both the acclaimed actor and director.
