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EDITOR'S PICK
Ratings: *** 1/2
"Premism" is the best film to come out from
director Rathnaja`s stable. He is known for making family-oriented love stories
and this time too makes a fully engaging movie that will be appreciated by the
young audiences.
The film is a different type of love story with a fresh treatment by the
director who has also excelled in writing some good dialogues. Rathnaja shines
more as a writer than the director, particularly in the second half of the film.
Young actress Amoolya steals the thunder in the film. In fact, Rathnaja has been
able to get the best performances from all the artists in the film. The climax
makes a big impact because of the fresh treatment. There are a couple of comedy
sequences too. "Premism" is a neat presentation and is meant for
family audiences.
The basic plot itself looks interesting and the fight between the sons of two
close friends working in the police force has been well narrated. The first half
is certainly engaging as it has many fun-filled moments. The best thing is that
story moves forward with each sequence and proceedings really look interesting.
The friendship between the police commissioner and the head constable, played by
Anant Nag and Avinash respectively, is well established in the first half.
But there are some flaws. The first 30 minutes of the second half drags.
Hamsalekha`s music is a letdown. Some of the dialogues spoken by Amoolya towards
the end looks too matured for a girl doing pre-university course. The film is
165 long. A little bit of editing in the beginning of second half may have
helped.
Set in Mysore, the film revolves around two boys - Nithin and Varun who live in
government accomodations as their fathers are working in police force. The two
boys are always fighting, but there is a special bonding between their fathers.
Story takes an interesting turn when Amoolya comes to stay in the same colony
with her brother, who is a police officer. Both the boys are attracted to her
and they tell her brother about their feelings. Amoolya`s brother advises them
to talk to her directly.
When the two approach Amoolya, she tells them that she is already in love with
another person.
Amoolya, who is still in her teens, is certainly an amazing talent that needs to
be fully exploited by good directors. She also looks glamorous on screen.
Chethan Chandra and newcomer Varun too have acted very well. Anant Nag and
Avinash have acted with lot of dignity. Sunil Rao is a surprise packet in the
film and has done a neat job by giving a convincing performance.
"Premism" is certainly the best of Rathnaja`s works so far. "Amoolya"
rocks in this film which will be a good watch for youngsters and family audience
this summer.