18 Pages film assessment: One other contemporary try by Nikhil

Film: 18 Pages
Score: 2.75/5
Solid: Nikhil, Anupama Parameswaran, Brahmaji, Posani Krishna Murali
Director: Palanati Surya Pratap
Produced By: GA2 Footage and Sukumar Writings
Launch Date: twenty third December 2022

Nikhil’s 18 Pages is the second launch of the week and like different films from the younger hero, this movie additionally has a novel idea and contemporary take. The movie sees a return of the blockbuster pairing of Nikhil and Anupama Parameswaran and has to date managed to create a optimistic buzz with good music and an attention-grabbing trailer. How’s the execution and did Nikhil handle to catch the viewers’s fancy but once more? Let’s take a look at.

Story: Nikhil (Siddhu) believes extra in rationality and expertise than feelings. His outlook on life is challenged when he comes throughout Nandini’s (Anupama Parameswaran) diary. How does he course of this new info and what influence it has on his life? What occurs to the connection between Siddhu and Nandini is what the film follows.

Performances: Nikhil has achieved these roles previously and predictably seems pure and convincing as Siddhu. His characterization and efficiency haven’t any points in any respect however nonetheless, you’ll find your self asking for extra. Extra edge to the character with higher execution from the director’s finish by way of character depth would have helped Nikhil much more. Anupama Parameswaran has a gradual character move and is environment friendly in her position. However, once more identical to Nikhil, the shortage of memorable moments and intriguing characterization makes the general position asking for extra.

Evaluation: On paper, 18 Pages is a terrific idea by Sukumar. Nonetheless, the shortage of emotional connection and unstable narration may result in the viewers shedding curiosity within the second half. The love story doesn’t pull your coronary heart’s strings because the director meant to and the essential premise loses its appeal because the film proceeds in the direction of the climax. The fixed leaping between the genres additionally could possibly be barely discomforting for a lot of and a constant narration would have heightened the film expertise additional.

Plus Factors:

• Nikhil’s efficiency
• Core Idea
• Gopi Sundar’s music
• First half

Minus Factors:

• Second half execution
• Anupama Parameswaran’s characterization
• Lack of consistency
• Lack of partaking moments

Verdict: 

A contemporary idea like 18 Pages requires extra care relating to characterizations and emotional join. The film succeeds in reaching this in elements and had the momentum carried to the second half as properly, it will have been a way more pleasurable expertise.