Movie - 41, Ennu Ninte Moideen (Your's Forever, Moideen)

Ennu Ninte Moideen (2015)

by

R S Vimal

Movie Seen:04 October 2015

Place: Prasads Multiplex, Hyderabad

Note Written: 08 October 2015

After a long wait due to distribution problems on the first two weeks of release, the blockbuster 'Ennu Ninte Moideen' released in Hyderabad on its 3rd week. The cinema was houseful when we watched and it looked like everyone in the hall was engrossed in the love saga and completely satisfied. The Moideen- Kanchanamala love story, the story of 'Mukkam' (close to my home), captivated hearts all around. Even though not perfect, it is any day better than the earlier 'love' blockbusters in Malayalam such as 'Aniyathipravu', 'Niram' etc. 

The era the film is set in, the 60s, has been shown well and in great detail. The movie wasn't shot in Mukkam. The place has changed a lot. Moideen and Kanchana's love story is tragic yet triumphant - it will invoke in you a slight sadness, yet there is that feeling of the purity of undying love (both of which are a sweet fantasy humans hold on to), which makes you feel fulfilled and content (pure escapism). 

The cinematography of the movie by Jomon T John was spectacular, also the music by Gopi Sunder. I really enjoyed the rain shots (which was aplenty), and I'm glad it rained once I got back. I felt the ending would have had more impact if the real photos of Moideen and Kanchana were shown as the credits rolled. 

The movie was definitely worth the hype and wait. The performances great, especially Parvathy, Prithviraj, and Tovino Thomas (his 'Appu' was a gem!). Seeing the antics of Prithvi as Moideen, I thought  how in awe of Moideen I would be if I had lived in the era - to say your love to your lover via a megaphone in guise of election campaign, that requires guts! 

A great movie experience it was.

Ennu,

Ningade Athul