Mohanlal's Barroz: What Do the Reviews Say?

Malayalam acting legend Mohanlal made his directorial debut with Barroz, releasing this Christmas. The fantasy thriller received mixed reviews from the audience and critics alike.

Shot in 3D, the cast includes Mohanlal, Maya Rao West, Cesar Lorente Raton, Ignacio Mateos, Kallirroi Tziafeta, Nerea Camacho, and Tuhin Menon. Let’s check it out.

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A review by India Today observed that the story of Barroz isn’t “captivating enough” as it is slow-paced with “hardly anything happening to be stretched over two and a half hours.” The review, however, observed that although short-lived, the emotional moments between Barroz and Isabella (Esha) are promising and brilliantly executed.

The review also praised the cinematography by Santosh Sivan and music by Lydian Nadhaswaram. Firstpost calls the camera work “top-notch.”

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Firstpost echoed similar sentiments and observed that while the film is a “visual spectacle,” it struggles with its “snail-paced screenplay” and “lacklustre story.”

In terms of performances, Mohanlal is sincere, while the rest of the cast also does a decent job with their respective characters.

Well, there seems to be a consensus among audiences and critics when it comes to Barroz.  While the film shines in the technical front, it fails in offering a tight screenplay and a bland storyline.

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Barroz was earlier dated to release in October this year. Initially, the movie’s shooting began in 2021 but faced delays due to Covid-19 restrictions. Filming took place in Goa, Kochi, and Bangkok.

Barroz: Guardian of Treasure is based on the novel by Jijo Punnoose and is produced by Antony Perumbavoor under Aashirvad Movies.