Sipping Highland Park, Einar, 1798, single malt whiskey on rocks, Rama and me watched Oru Muththassi Gada (Grandma's Mace). Thought the film gave a better kick than whisky. If film is entertainment, which it surely is, Oru Muththassi Gad is a laugh, many laughs; belly versions; about a laugh list a boorish Muththassi puts down in a book for her friend and relative Soosamma to get done; Soosamma help is critical and high tech - Internet, Facebook, whatsapp and all that. The two hour film directed by Jude Anthany Joseph is based on a tale of Nivin Pauly. Muththassi donned by Aluva and Mumbai located 65 year old Rajini Chandy, a first timer in the industry, doing the part, enjoying the part, helping the audience to many, many parts. 'Oru first class change,' Rama said and we are planning to see it again. Chandy runs a ladies gym in Aluva, says wikipedia and is a Mumbai citizen. Top ladies refused to do the Muththassi role and the director gambled with Chandy. People have called the lady up and want her to be not in a saree but the Christian white dress Malayali women wear in Kerala for church. Me also wanted to call her, did not have her number. Will search for her in Aluva on me next visit. Bhagyalaxmi as Sussamma stands up well and reminds me of a dear, old aunt - Pavuakka. Suraj Venjaramudu is moving away from an unwholesome comedian to a fine actor; he does not yell or pour speeches; he is contained; Mohanlal and Mamutty can pick a few points. A huge relief after the crap - Kammatipadam - with Vinayakan needing a course in films. For me, Oru Muththassi Gada belongs to the genre of Snehaveedu, Ustad Hotel, Achan, Manasinakkare, Oru Cheru Punjiree... What is entertainment for me? Its a Kerala saddhi served on banana leaves, in the traditional style, no particular story line, laughs and odd pleasant twists, no violence, no brawling and yapping... In Oru Muththassi, Vineet Sreenivasan gets an award for a lifted story and is clipped by his girl friend. There is nothing intellectual about these films, they could be improved upon ... they make living and watching films a worthy, saintly act for me. On Tuesday planning a second look with Rama preparing Chitale gulab jamun and khamam dhokla. Now keen on Olapeepi. Again about grandmas.
Tuesday, March 14, 2017
Oru Muththassi Gada (Grandma's Mace)
Sipping Highland Park, Einar, 1798, single malt whiskey on rocks, Rama and me watched Oru Muththassi Gada (Grandma's Mace). Thought the film gave a better kick than whisky. If film is entertainment, which it surely is, Oru Muththassi Gad is a laugh, many laughs; belly versions; about a laugh list a boorish Muththassi puts down in a book for her friend and relative Soosamma to get done; Soosamma help is critical and high tech - Internet, Facebook, whatsapp and all that. The two hour film directed by Jude Anthany Joseph is based on a tale of Nivin Pauly. Muththassi donned by Aluva and Mumbai located 65 year old Rajini Chandy, a first timer in the industry, doing the part, enjoying the part, helping the audience to many, many parts. 'Oru first class change,' Rama said and we are planning to see it again. Chandy runs a ladies gym in Aluva, says wikipedia and is a Mumbai citizen. Top ladies refused to do the Muththassi role and the director gambled with Chandy. People have called the lady up and want her to be not in a saree but the Christian white dress Malayali women wear in Kerala for church. Me also wanted to call her, did not have her number. Will search for her in Aluva on me next visit. Bhagyalaxmi as Sussamma stands up well and reminds me of a dear, old aunt - Pavuakka. Suraj Venjaramudu is moving away from an unwholesome comedian to a fine actor; he does not yell or pour speeches; he is contained; Mohanlal and Mamutty can pick a few points. A huge relief after the crap - Kammatipadam - with Vinayakan needing a course in films. For me, Oru Muththassi Gada belongs to the genre of Snehaveedu, Ustad Hotel, Achan, Manasinakkare, Oru Cheru Punjiree... What is entertainment for me? Its a Kerala saddhi served on banana leaves, in the traditional style, no particular story line, laughs and odd pleasant twists, no violence, no brawling and yapping... In Oru Muththassi, Vineet Sreenivasan gets an award for a lifted story and is clipped by his girl friend. There is nothing intellectual about these films, they could be improved upon ... they make living and watching films a worthy, saintly act for me. On Tuesday planning a second look with Rama preparing Chitale gulab jamun and khamam dhokla. Now keen on Olapeepi. Again about grandmas.
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