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3.50
A Not-To-Be-Missed Gripping Survival Thriller!
The arc is formulaic and there are some minor ifs and buts, yet when a team presents a film that excels in writing, acting and execution, it becomes a must-watch in the theatres. Thoroughly engrossing theatrical experience.(more)
Source: Ashwin Ram, MovieCrow
4.00
Chidambaram's ensemble survival film has it all; it's well written, well executed
The second half begins with a transition. It's more of a metaphor for what actually happened in Guna Caves and the neat execution in a location like that using the child artistes was a clever addition which makes one relate more to the characters and their mental state. It's seamless. There are no over the top moments and the way the rescue happens, the reaction of people around them and later the return and how the truth of the incident comes to light in Manjummel are all done with groundedness. Vivek Harshan's editing work during the rescue sequences deserves special kudos. The background score contributed to some scenes without making it too dramatic. There is a repeat watch value to this film and it is a great addition to the survival films genre in the Malayalam industry.(more)
Source: Gopika, Times Of India
3.00
Soubin Shahir's survival drama is heartwarming, earnest
�Manjummel Boys� is a story about resilience and the bonds that we form in our lives. Superlative performances are aided by Shyju Khalid�s cinematography, which captures Kodaikanal in its truest sense. Not just Soubhin Shahir and Sreenath Bhasi, Deepak Parambol, Khalid Rahman and George Martin delivered brilliant performances too.(more)
Source: Janani, India Today
3.00
Soubin Shahir, Sreenath Bhasi's chilling survival thriller asserts that hope is a good thing and no good thing ever dies.
Despite their characters initially appearing carefree, the actors deliver splendid performances, seamlessly transitioning through a range of emotions that enhance the film�s overall beauty. Even amidst a reduced presence in the second half, Sreenath Bhasi shines as Subash, delivering a stellar performance that captures both the character�s exuberance and vulnerability. He particularly excels in dream sequences and Subash�s moments of trauma. Equally impressive is Soubin�s portrayal of the team leader, skillfully delving into the character�s emotions and bringing out the best in the role. Balu Varghese, Ganapathy, Jean Paul Lal, Khalid Rahman and Chandu Salimkumar also excel in their respective roles.(more)
Source: Anandu Suresh, Indian Express
4.00
Heartfelt Ode to Friendship
Manjummel Boys gets so many things right that the small nitpicks don't amount to much in the larger picture.(more)
Source: Arjun Menon, Rediff.com
3.00
Chidambaram's tense thriller is elevated by supreme technical prowess.
In Jan-e-Man, Chidambaram proved incredibly adept at handling emotions and the fun and nuances of male-male bonding. The same goes for Manjummel Boys. While this one -- based on a true story of a group of friends, like the recent Romancham -- is relatively heavier in tone, it's not without humour, served in the right places, with the right amount of sensitivity. As a survival thriller, it sets a very high benchmark, and subsequent films in this genre are likely to be measured against it.. (more)
Source: Srijin, galatta.com