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Philip's, directed by Alfred Kurian Joseph, and co-written by him and Mathukutty Xavier (basically, the team behind 2019's Helen) is a watchable family drama that relies heavily on its ensemble cast. Mukesh leads from the front, playing the titular character with a potpourri of typical Mukesh mannerisms and one-liners, and is without a doubt, the film's beating heart. Seeing Innocent alongside him for the final time adds to the film's intrinsic sweetness. The first half plods along with a sense of everydayness, and the supporting cast (comprised of Noble Babu Thomas, Navani Devanand, Ansha Mohan, and a few others) lend decent support.

Hesham's music didn't work all that much for me, and none of the tracks carried that hummable quality (post-watch, i.e.). Noble Babu Thomas' acting also needs some seasoning, and just like in Helen, maybe it's wise to take some acting lessons as he sticks out in scenes (..and not in a good way..) where he's working closely with veterans like Mukesh and Innocent. Navani's performance grew on me over time, and it was in the second half that her character started showcasing more resolve. The little kid who played Bitty is very cute and did her "chess nerd" act convincingly. Now, at a certain juncture, I've got to say the film went in a different direction than expected, though as scenes progressed, one could always guess the final destination, including the dramatic routes it'd take.

P. S. The closing Innocent montage was lovely. It made me realize the kind of happiness he has contributed to our lives over the years.

I did enjoy this movie. The lead characters were great and the way they portrayed the message was superb. Innocent had an important role to play in the movie and he executed it perfectly. Mollywood is gonna severely miss him.

The film is set in Bangalore. The production design was nice. I enjoyed the good combination of the artists, there was no artificiality anywhere in the movie. It's good to see Noble get a good role. He can be a good actor if he gets some good roles. Even Roshann Mathew had a start like this and he kept on improving after each movie.

The veteran Mukesh also presented his role effortlessly.

The tribute in the end for Innocent was nice. We are gonna miss him for sure.

One of the beautiful movies in Malayalam, most probably in Indian cinema as well. The most underrated movie. A simple story, with right emotions giving us all the inspiration to fight and survive our own battles. I wonder why such good films are under appreciated in our world. This movie stands really close to our real world scenarios and one can easily relate with to their life. There is no super hero, fight scene, masala, out of the box story ...and still it win our hearts with its cute and touchy moments. The songs are beautiful and also I am really happy to see the crew paying a fitting tribute to one of the best actors in Malayalam movie. The casting is perfect and everyone deserves an applause to being a part of this movie. Must watch..

When good content is made into a good script, the film becomes successful.

Yes, Philip is one of these kinds.

I'm happy to see Mukesh's beautiful performance after some years. I got emotional after seeing innocent on screen again.

As I said, the content of the movie is good. The makers made it perfectly, blending all emotions. The bonding between Philip's and his children is very relatable to a general audience.

After watching, I felt the movie was like a Hollywood feel-good movie we see.

Conclusion: This is a simple and beautiful movie. Go with your family and enjoy.

Kudos to the whole team behind this creation.

Some movies are meant to be give various emotions to us and at the end of it ,we genuinely feel joy and release happy tears ; this one instantly added to that group !

Outstanding editing by nidhin rajarol he cumulate everything needed to show in a short Time .

Good writing and direction by Alfred Kurian Joseph and Mathu kutty Xavier !

Good performances from Noble Babu Thomas and one last time to see legendary actor innocent in big screen !

Mukesh as philip gave Excellent performance !

Good technical support and music is simple and enjoyable !

Watch this simple family entertainer near cinemas !

Just watched Philips movie in PVR Oberon Mall, Really loved this movie.

So Happy to watch such movie inbetween the release of big movies.

It's not like a new concept, extraordinary or something, but completely a worth watching light hearted family movie.

Really a worth watching for the family audience.

There was no any unwanted scenes, vulgar jokes or lack of duration.

Mukesh - Innocent sir combo.

Mukesh's performance in Hospital scene made me emotional.

Child characters were also awesome.

Innocent sir will always be remembered and the end credit mashup for our Innocent sir made me emotional.

Manages to captivate viewers with its heartfelt moments and unexpected twists. It explores themes of family and love. It cleverly intertwines these messages with the magical elements

The film's pacing is well-balanced, keeping viewers engaged throughout its runtime. There is a good mix of lighthearted moments, comedic interludes, and emotional climaxes, which prevent the story from becoming monotonous. The dialogue is clever and often humorous, making it enjoyable for both children and adults.

Heartfelt and engaging family movie that is as entertaining as it is visually stunning. With its strong performances, beautiful cinematography, and valuable life lessons,

A simple and beautiful feel-good movie. I loved the movie very much. Never thought I would write a review for any movie.

It's a realistic movie that seems in our life.

The cast was perfect. Great performance from everyone.

Navani was just superb. Also the girl who played the role of Bitty, she is so lovable. Mukesh and innocent combo worked out very well. Noble also showed a good performance.

I could honestly watch it for another few hours, like a good book you don't want to end.

I highly recommend you sit down with your family and enjoy this movie.

Worth watching.

Kudos to the entire team.

Such a sweet ,feel good movie. Emotions are delivered perfectly, like we would actually feel every bit of emotions, from soft, sweet gestures to emotionally painful scenes. Wonderful direction, perfectly casted actors & richness of acting experiences of Mukesh & Innocent is reflected vividly and some lovely characters( especially the character,Bazil). The background scores also blended with the scenes flawlessly( personally I really liked the English song that comes in the beginning of the movie). The film stands out for its portrayal of a mature and wholesome love story between the lead actors, a refreshing departure from the drama-laden romances often seen in cinema today . Prepare yourselves for a heartwarming journey filled with laughter, love, and family. The film masterfully blends moments of side-splitting humor with scenes that tug at the heartstrings, reminding us of the preciousness of family bonds and the enduring power of love.

Thank you for this beautiful treat - Philip's crew.