It's not one but three different love stories that director Alphonse Putharen attempts to portray in his new film titled 'Premam'.The movie potentially has everything going for it,a knock-out star,one heartfelt love track,nicely done sync sound technology and an effective change in color tone but it still falls short of perfectly enjoyable cinema.
The movie chronicles the fifteen year time period of it's protagonist and the women who come into his life in each period.It's lively story telling that Alphonse has employed in this film, relying on conversational dialogue.His narrative too is far from conventional at to be honest,the clearly works because it offsets the familiarity of tale.
But there is a clear lack of substance in the movie and we sadly discover that 'Writer' in Putharen still wishes to hold on the usual tropes.It does take some time to adjust ourselves to the realistic tone of the movie and as a result the first love story doesn't really stir out hearts.It appears to be hastily done but the movie enters the track in George's college episode.The interest that he develops for his guest lecturer is subtly done and you emotionally invest in this story,because leads are extremely convincing.Supporting characters like vinay fort too chip in with some clean straight faced humor.
It's not long before we realise that,the ailment that plagues this film is it's messy screenplay that reinforces old sterotypes .Alphonse showcases his flair for blaringly loud music by incorporating a truly unnecessary dance sequence.I understand the movie is not about story and more on the character,but movie fails to show the manner in which each relationship has effected or changed him.It appears as if no heart breaks would have any effect on George and he will continue to fall in love.
Even as we alphonse smartly wraps things up including some out of place but inventive music videos we long for something to happen on screen as the movie appears to has virtually run out of all drama.
The movie chronicles the fifteen year time period of it's protagonist and the women who come into his life in each period.It's lively story telling that Alphonse has employed in this film, relying on conversational dialogue.His narrative too is far from conventional at to be honest,the clearly works because it offsets the familiarity of tale.
But there is a clear lack of substance in the movie and we sadly discover that 'Writer' in Putharen still wishes to hold on the usual tropes.It does take some time to adjust ourselves to the realistic tone of the movie and as a result the first love story doesn't really stir out hearts.It appears to be hastily done but the movie enters the track in George's college episode.The interest that he develops for his guest lecturer is subtly done and you emotionally invest in this story,because leads are extremely convincing.Supporting characters like vinay fort too chip in with some clean straight faced humor.
It's not long before we realise that,the ailment that plagues this film is it's messy screenplay that reinforces old sterotypes .Alphonse showcases his flair for blaringly loud music by incorporating a truly unnecessary dance sequence.I understand the movie is not about story and more on the character,but movie fails to show the manner in which each relationship has effected or changed him.It appears as if no heart breaks would have any effect on George and he will continue to fall in love.
Even as we alphonse smartly wraps things up including some out of place but inventive music videos we long for something to happen on screen as the movie appears to has virtually run out of all drama.
