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Today, I would like to talk about 2023 Malayali film Kaathal - The Core which was directed by Joe Baby.
GENRE: Family Drama
DURATION: 114 Minutes
WHAT IS IT ABOUT?
The film centres the character of Matthew Devassy who is a retired bank secretary and lives happily in a small town with his wife, Omana, daughter, Femy, and old father, Devassy. He enters into village politics reluctantly and participates in by-election. He is a well-respected citizen of his town, and everything looks fine in his life. And suddenly, he comes to know that his wife Omana has filed a petition for divorce stating the allegation that Matther is homosexual. Now, this is a huge challege for Matthew to overcome. It is difficult for his social and political image, but more than that, his own love and feelings for Omana are at stake. He doesn't want to separate himself from Omana.
Will he be able to prove himself and save his marriage? What will happen to his electoral candidature? How will town-people accept him after such a stigmatized allegation on him? I advise you all to see the movie to get these answers.
WHY SHOULD WE WATCH IT?
This movie doesn't have action sequences to entice the audience. This movie stands on the strong soldiers of Mammooty (Matthew Devassy) and Jyothika (Omana). Both of them have done exceptionally good acting and justified their respective characters through their performance.
Screenshot from the movie featuring lead pair in a crucial sequence
The film handles the theme of homosexuality is a very subtle and empathetic manner. In spite of stigma associated with the homosexuality, director handles the film quite neutrally. Credit should also go to Mammooty, who decided to do such a role going against his on-screen image.
Film very cleverly weaves the politics of the small-town and makes it an interesting political challenge for the protagonist to deal with.
This is very simple film dealing with really sensitive subject and elevated by the performances and the treatment. If you like to see serious movies dealing with serious and real life issues, you must see this film. I give 8 out of 10 stars to the film. The film is available on Prime Video.
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