The broker neglected to reveal the peculiarity of Karthik's (Darshan) and Anu's (Aarsha) new apartment: it is temporarily timeshared with Ramesh (Kaali Venkat) and his family as of 2012.  Over time, mysterious wall scribbles turn into their WhatsApp, resulting in what ought to be mind-blowing discoveries.  Even if the idea is well-known, it's still entertaining enough, and their jumbled arrangements make for some very humorous moments.

The movie has a sluggish beginning during the first fifteen minutes, since it finds it difficult to emotionally connect with the characters.  But the movie really picks up speed and rhythm after Kaali Venkat's character shows up.  A significant high point is the pre-interval block, which sets up an engrossing second half that is erratic, poignant, and occasionally insightful as well.

Technically, the movie featured captivating sound design and strong computer-generated imagery for the ghost scenes.  Even though it isn't entirely retro this time, the highlight re-use of a fantastic song works incredibly well for the movie as a theatrical moment.
 
What distinguishes Housemates is that it incorporates some lofty ideas that we have seen in Hollywood, such as parallel dimensions, wormholes, and time distortions, within an easy-to-follow storyline.  Although the screenplay does not delve too far into the science fiction process, it does a good job of concentrating on the emotional ramifications, which is a wise choice for a debut and benefits the movie.  

The idea is so original that it automatically encourages creativity in some of the screenplay's elements.  The entire scene where the hero saves a child might have been done with less cinematic freedom, but a few stretches are made to make it easy to locate Kaali Venkat's character in the current timeframe.  Tesseract, alternative reality, and other high-concept science fiction terminology are explained informally.  

Except for the aforementioned issues, the plot makes sense.  A powerful emotional drama supports the entire concept and justifies the events.  There are several humorous moments throughout the movie, and two full-length comedic sequences are deftly positioned in the second half. The way the family' dispute is resolved at the end is expertly written and deserves applause. 

Excellent camera work; the film is difficult to shoot, yet the split frames receive their due distinct color tones, and the shots are carefully planned and carried out as the film requires.  Given the complexity of the subject, the editor has presented the film without undue alteration, taking care to make things straightforward to avoid confusing viewers.  There is nothing particularly noteworthy; the VFX team has successfully produced work that is appropriate for the narrative. 

Overall, Nolanesque Concept Told In A Humorous Way

Ratings: ⭐⭐⭐
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SIBY JEYYA

01/08/2025 05:15 AM