“Poorly Written Revenge Drama”: Netizens Disappointed By Joju George’s Pani
Actor Joju George’s directorial debut, Pani, hit theatres today. The Malayalam action thriller, apart from George starring as the lead character, features a cast including Abhinaya, Sagar Surya, Junaiz VP, Abhaya Hiranmayi, Seema, Chandini Sreedharan, Prashanth Alexander, Sujith Shankar, and Rinosh George.
As the movie hit the silver screens, social media reactions have popped up, with many reviewing the movie.
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One X user did not seem to have good words for the movie. “It’s a poorly written revenge drama which tests our patience throughout. Weak direction & Amateurish performances. Davis character super. Sagar gud. Junais ok. Others incl Joju were dummy pieces. Thin plot. Too lengthy.”
Watched #Pani
It’s a poorly written revenge drama which tests our patience throughout.
Weak direction & Amateurish performances.
Davis character super. Sagar gud. Junais ok. Others incl Joju were dummy pieces.
Thin plot. Too lengthy.
BGM👎
Trailer editor needs a 👏
1/5 #PaniMovie pic.twitter.com/BawCYEIMTT— Aditya Binu (@aditya_binu) October 24, 2024
Another X user echoed similar sentiments. “A very simple thin storyline with flat screenplay.. predictable and underwhelming narration.. took much time to set up plot and introducing characters in 1st half 2nd half initial few mins and final act was pretty decent.. no emotional connect.. screenplay could have been better with strong characters and conflicts Overall an below average movie !” The netizen gave a rating of 2.5 stars out of five stars.
A very simple thin storyline with flat screenplay.. predictable and underwhelming narration.. took much time to set up plot and introducing characters in 1st half
2nd half initial few mins and final act was pretty decent.. no emotional connect.. screenplay could have… pic.twitter.com/aaFJzxRMt3
— SmartBarani (@SmartBarani) October 24, 2024
Another netizen expressed his disappointment from Joju George as director but appreciated him as an actor. “Good concept but the director who spoiled everything. Joju George was the only positive of the film.”
#Pani –
Another disappointed flick from #JojuGeorge. Good concept but the director who spoiled everything. #JojuGeorge was the only positive of the film.Director – Joju 🤮 & Actor – Joju 🤝
Time Waste pic.twitter.com/x9nUv9xQvb
— Kerala Box Office (@KeralaBxOffce) October 24, 2024
While the social media reactions appear dismal, reviewers have something else to say. According to OnManorama, the film boldly pushes the envelope with violent themes and offers an engaging narrative filled with unexpected twists.
Another reviewer on OTTplay observed that while there are a few hits and misses, the second half of the film shines with Joju George’s craft.
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Written by Joju George, the film is produced by M. Riaz Adam and Sijo Vadakkan. The music is composed by Vishnu Vijay and Sam CS, while Venu ISC and Jinto George handle the cinematography.
