Critics Review All critic Reviews(9)
4.00
Tender, Gut-Wrenching and Heartbreaking
Geetu Mohandas's directorial MOOTHON is a tragic tale of a man who gives up on life and starts merely surviving. The love story that breathes beneath the rugged shell of blood and gore is heartwrenching, delicately real and makes the film to be remembered for years to come. (more)
Source: Suhansid Srikanth, MovieCrow
4.00
The spine of Moothon is a powerful story that is a meditation on gender identity and love
Moothon is a brave film. And it is this gritty courage that brings about nothing less than the best in an artist. If you were a Nivin Pauly fan, watch Moothon for Nivin Pauly 2.0. But if it is the very craft of film-making that you enjoy, then watch it for the powerful story of self discovery.(more)
Source: Deepa Soman, Times Of India
3.25
Moothon is a dark, visceral and atmospheric crime drama with stunning performances.
Moothon is packed with top-notch performances. Nivin Pauly beautifully straddles the contrasting sides of Akbar's character while Roshan Matthew memorably plays the sensitivity of Aamir. Shashank Arora deserves a special mention as Sameer. Moothon is a visceral, grim yet optimistic exploration of hu...(more)
Source: Behindwoods Review Board, Behindwoods.com
3.50
This Nivin Pauly-Geetu Mohandas Movie Is Brave & Earnest!
Moothon has its own share of strengths and flaws, but will surely leave an impression in you with its braveness and earnestness. Watch this Geetu Mohandas movie for the brilliant performances by Nivin Pauly and the rest of the cast.(more)
Source: Akhila Menon, One India
3.00
Geetu Mohandas' Drama Is Bumpy And Overstuffed, But With Passages Of Great Beauty And A Superb Nivin Pauly
One part of me wished this ambitious film had stuck to one story in one timeline, but in a strange way, this in-between mood is what makes the events stand out.(more)
Source: BARADWAJ RANGAN, Filmcompanion.in
3.50
Geethu Mohandas' Malayalam-Hindi bilingual shows us a Nivin Pauly we've never seen before
Moothon is a film that stands out for its visceral emotional tapestry interwoven with action-thriller elements. Like a life fraught with questions and travails, it is a ride that can get bumpy, but it is one you should go on, should you get the chance.(more)
Source: Pradeep Kumar, Firstpost.com
4.00
A brilliant film not to be missed
Moothon treads on an unconventional terrain for Malayalam and opens a fascinating world for the viewer. Don't miss this one!(more)
Source: Moviebuzz, Sify.com
3.50
a brave statement from Geetu Mohandas
Moothon has enough depth in it for us to dive deep, and come back with material to ponder. Geetu Mohandas makes a brave statement with her first film in Malayalam.(more)
Source: S.R. Praveen, The Hindu