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Rekhachithram Movie Review: A Cinematic Exploration of Storytelling

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The case begins with a dying man's live confession of his sin, during which he also names two friends. The discovery of a skeleton at the location and the subsequent events make for an intriguing case that requires delving over 40 years into the past to uncover the truth. This leads to a connection with the Malayalam film industry of 1983 and the actual events that transpired on set.


This narration of a long-unsolved murder mystery spanning 40 years certainly has a creative experimental aspect. I appreciate the use of flashbacks in unraveling the mystery. There are intriguing nostalgic elements that transport the audience back to a 1985 movie setting within this police procedural.


However, the film loses its momentum in the second half, where the suspense is quickly dispelled, and what follows feels like a mere attempt to wrap things up. With numerous coincidences and a bit of a drag, this experiment couldn't maintain its grip. The performances don't stand out either.


Overall, I consider this an above-average thriller that fails to reach new heights. The supposed passion for cinema and the alternative history concept didn't resonate as intended, at least for me. We've seen a similar pattern, if not the same, in other films like Ozler and Anweshippin Kandethum.


Verdict - 3/5(A passable thriller)

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