Bougainvillea Reviews: Amal Neerad Magic, Well-Crafted Engrossing Thriller
In yet another Amal Neerad-Fahadh Faasil collaboration, the Malayalam psychological thriller Bougainvillea hit the theaters today with a positive push from the moviegoers and reviewers. The movie has been receiving an overwhelming response, providing an adrenaline rush for the cinephiles to rush for tickets. Bougainvillea is the third collaboration between the director and Fahadh after the 2014 Iyobinte Pusthakam and the 2018 Varathan, both of which received critical applause for the their making.
From the reviews pouring in, it appears that the Amal Neerad directorial movie featuring Fahadh, Kunchacko Boban, and Jyothirmayi in the lead roles is going to deliver another blockbuster. The other major characters include Sharaf U Dheen, Veena Nandakumar, Srinda, Jinu Joseph, and Shobi Thilakan. However, few have found the movie unworthy and low-paced.
Reviewing Bougainvillea, Indian Express called the movie a thriller with great story-telling, suspense, and mystery, pushing the audience on the edge of their seat. The media house notes that though Fahad has no major role, his presence has given an added excitement. It also praises Jyothirmayi, calling it a grand return of the actress with exceptional performance, and the performance of Kunchacko Boban as well.
News portal Onmanorama called the movie Amal Neerad magic while admitting that it falters in parts. Amal Neerad’s ability to build suspense in his stories was evident with films like Varathan,” it observed, adding the Bougainvillea is a perfect comeback for Jyothirmayi.
Observing the movie. Timeline opined that the movie is a well-crafted suspense, beyond a regular crime thriller. The review says the wait for the movie was worth it with well-worth storytelling. On the low-pace claims, the portal notes that for those who appreciate films that take their time building narratives, this one feels like a marathon, adding that the journey was “engrossing, never leaving the viewer bored.”
