Balan The Boy:
Some movies do not come with a lot of excitement. They just show up quietly. Before you know it they have managed to put a smile on your face. Balan The Boy is one of those movies.
Balan The Boy is directed by Chidambaram. He keeps things simple. He does not try too hard to impress people. Of trying to make big cinematic moments Balan The Boy focuses on everyday feelings, relationships and the kind of innocence that you do not see in movies very often. Balan The Boy feels honest. That is probably its biggest strength.
Muhammed Zinaan does a job as Balan The Boy. There is something natural about his performance. It never feels like he is acting for the camera. Adhisheshan K. R. And Farzana Palathingal also fit comfortably into the story of Balan The Boy while familiar faces like Tovino Thomas, Girish A.D. Jean Paul Lal, Ganapathi Beena Antony, Chandu Salimkumar and Dolly June add warmth whenever they appear in Balan The Boy. None of them try to be the star of the show. They just become part of the world of Balan The Boy.
What I liked most about Balan The Boy was the tone of the movie. The tone of Balan The Boy is calm funny sometimes emotional and never too dramatic. There are scenes in Balan The Boy that feel like memories than movie moments, which makes the whole experience more personal. The humor in Balan The Boy is natural. The emotional parts do not feel forced.
However the slow pace of Balan The Boy may not be for everyone. If you are expecting a lot of twists or high-energy drama Balan The Boy might be a little boring for you. A few scenes in Balan The Boy could have been shorter. There are moments where the story of Balan The Boy lingers a little longer than necessary.. If you are willing to watch Balan The Boy at its own pace the movie will reward you with a lot of heart.
The technical part of Balan The Boy is also worth mentioning. The visuals of Balan The Boy have an natural feel and the music of Balan The Boy supports the emotions without telling you how to feel. It is the kind of filmmaking that stays simple throughout.
Overall Balan The Boy is not trying to be an entertainer. Balan The Boy is a coming-of-age drama that finds beauty in ordinary moments and reminds us that even the smallest stories can leave a lasting impression. Balan The Boy is warm, sincere and easy to connect with.
Rating: 3.5/5
If you are in the mood for a feel- Malayalam movie, with heart Balan The Boy is definitely worth adding to your watchlist.
