Joseph is a malayalam language thriller film directed by M. Padmakumar & written by shahikabir. Joseph is an retired police officer with superb investigative skill.He accidentally gets involved in a crime case after his ex-wife’s unexpected death. It stars Joju george, Dileesh pothan, lrshad, Athmiya, Johny Antony, Sudhi koppa, Malavika Menon, & Madhuri Braganza. Some scenes in the movie is based on real life experience from the writer, shahi kabir. Joseph is a difficult man to read. A retired police officer is also a remarkably sharp man.
He leads an undisciplined life, but he can solve even the most difficult of crimes in a few hours. Joju won the kerala state film award for best character Actor and special mention in the national awards 2018 for the film.
There are some interesting characters that are part of the narration and some twist and turns in the story that keeps the viewer glued on to the screen. Though the basic concept is compelling and the story is genuine. One gets the feeling that the script have been tighter. Director padmakumar has adopted a conventional pattern to tell the tale and for those who are regularly watching modern thrillers this one could be an okay watch the best. The songs at times affect the pace of the narrative.
Then the highlight of the film is terrific performance from joju george. He becomes the character and conveys the array of emotions that he faces in a brilliant way. He appears in three different look. But he is seen mostly in the older version.
It is an honest attempt that needs to be appreciated. The film is being remade in kannada as Ravi Bopanna starring V. Ravichandran.
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