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Critics Review

3.50

A soothing and understated film with characters to root for

The film explores an otherwise unexplored topic like survivor guilt and calls for pursuing our passion and being ourselves. But it does so without seeming preachy or draining. The film comes into its own in the second half when the seeds planted in the first half are delved into. Just like Praveena and Sabari, we, the audience, also feel like we have been through a journey by the end of the film, as we travel from a secluded boarding school to the soaring heights of the Himalayas. Esther Anil, Pravin Kishore and Gaurav Kalai make us care for their characters. The former two actors� fun banter is amplified by the natural chemistry that they share with each other.(more)

Source: Roopa, Times Of India

2.00

Halitha Shameem's film lacks depth

Halitha Shameem's screenplay doesn't let them open up to each other. They share their secrets in installments, which hampers the progress of the story. Also, the dialogues in 'Minimini' are too philosophical and remind one of those spiritual books suggested by the influencers. 'Minimini' concentrates only on these prime characters. We don't know who Sabari and Praveenah's parents are and how they allow them to go on solo rides. Sabari is clearly depressed for years, but we don't get to know if his parents tried to help him or not. Similarly, Praveenah, despite getting major surgery done, travels alone at high altitudes, where her body is put to the utmost test. Some of these glaring errors make 'Minmini' an unsatisfying watch.(more)

Source: Janani, India Today

3.00

Halitha Shameem�s Himalayan outing leaves you cold

Many times, you wish for more drama and more confrontation. Just like the journey the characters undertake, the film too, unfortunately, doesn�t have a certain destination. It pretty much feels like a beautiful photograph of the Himalayas that you would see and sigh at.(more)

Source: Srinivasan Ramanujam, The Hindu

2.50

Excessive melodrama meets didactic storytelling

Minimini is still a refreshing departure from the onslaught of hyper-violent films in recent times. The setting, the story, the visuals, and even the indulgent pace are inviting until the story is squandered to leave way for didactic lessons about life and self-acceptance.(more)