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I watched JSK, a film headlined by none other than the legendary Suresh Gopi. The story and direction are credited to Pravin Narayanan, but unfortunately, the film struggles to deliver on both fronts.

Story and Screenplay

The storyline is weak, and the screenplay is disjointed. The film is cluttered with too many subplots and an overwhelming number of characters, making it difficult to follow the narrative. At times, it's hard to tell which plot thread is being discussed or where the story is headed. To make matters worse, the film includes several unnecessary songs and dance sequences that add no value to the plot-just filler to stretch the runtime to a bloated 2.5 hours.

Performances by the lead characters:

* Anupama Parameswaran, who plays the titular character, was given a grand buildup before the release. But shockingly, she barely appears on screen for more than a few seconds at a time and has virtually no dialogue. Her most notable contribution is a few screams of frustration-perhaps reflecting her own dismay at being cast in such a marginal role.

* Suresh Gopi, as expected, dominates the film. He starts off as a lawyer arguing against the rape victim, gets the case dismissed, then has a change of heart and decides to fight for her. He brings in his sister to argue in the High Court and eventually joins in with a lengthy closing argument. True to form, the film delivers the expected monologues and action sequences, including a moment where Gopi single-handedly subdues a villain the Kerala Police couldn't handle. Classic.

* Madhav Suresh, Suresh Gopi's younger son, makes an appearance but doesn't get a single line of dialogue. He does, however, get a fight scene. His performance lacks expression-perhaps a sign of inexperience.

My Verdict

JSK attempts to tackle a sensitive subject-a rape case and its legal battle while raising the question about her rights including to abort - but fails to do so with coherence or emotional depth. The film leans heavily on Suresh Gopi's star power, but even that can't save it from its structural flaws and poor execution.

The rape victim is an adult, educated, moneyed, unmarried and orphaned, with literally no one to stop her from doing what wants. And yet she decides to wait for 7 months (of the gestation period), before going to court for the right to abort! Has the Director/Writer forgotten that we live in India - and this story also happens here - where every woman has the right to get an abortion - unlike the grand USA where women, including rape victims cannot get an abortion!

**Rating: 3/10**

A disappointing watch, even for die-hard Suresh Gopi fans.

Despite its promising premise-a runaway bride teaming up with a carefree bachelor-the film Mr & Mrs Bachelor struggles to find its footing. Directed by Deepu Karunakaran and starring Indrajith Sukumaran and Anaswara Rajan, the movie attempts to blend romance, comedy, and drama but ends up delivering a lukewarm experience.

* Pacing Issues: The narrative meanders without urgency, making the 1 hour 59 minute runtime feel longer than it should.

* Chemistry Lacking: The lead pair never quite clicks, and their emotional arc feels underdeveloped.

* Predictable Plot: The story follows familiar tropes without adding anything fresh or surprising.

*Comedy Falls Flat: Attempts at humor are mostly forced, relying on outdated gags and awkward timing.

* Production Drama Overshadows: The pre-release controversy between the director and lead actress Anaswara Rajan may have affected the film's promotional energy-and possibly its final polish.

While one may find P. S. Jayahari's music pleasant, it doesn't elevate the film. In fact, I found it to be grating at times, and painful to my ears. The cinematography by Pradeep Nair is competent but uninspired, failing to make the road-trip setting visually memorable.

Arjun has tried to emulate the vibes, themes, jokes and ideas from some of his dad's movies but failed miserably.

Overall, "Mr & Mrs Bachelor" feels like a missed opportunity. It's not terrible, but it's not memorable either. If you're looking for a breezy rom-com, this one might leave you wanting more.

I am not sure why they have bothered to make this serial? Maybe to hoping to get more eyeballs as it's based on the infamous assassination case?

Just finished watching the first episode, and I am sad to say everything about this serial is poor and mediocre. Poor Direction, poor Screenplay and even acting! I could not spot a single person running or moving with haste when such an earth-shaking event has happened or the sense of urgency while investigating the case. The actors sleepwalk, in slow motion throughout the episode.

Just a typical rehash of the events as they happened. No special insights or scoop, nothing. Just a boring serial.