“Miral,” released on May 17, 2024, is a film directed by M. Sakthivel that earns a modest evaluation of 3 out of 5. The movie features a notable cast including Rajkumar, Kaavya Arivumani, Meerakrishnan, Bharath, Vani Bhojan, and K.S. Ravikumar, each contributing to the film’s narrative. Produced by Sathish Kumar CH, “Miral” brings together the creative talents of music director Prasad S. N., cinematographer Suresh Bala, and editor R. Kalaivanan. Despite the collective efforts of the cast and crew, the film struggles to leave a lasting impact, offering a storyline that may not fully engage or resonate with its audience. The performances and technical aspects are competent, but the overall execution falls short, resulting in a movie that might appeal to some but fails to rise above mediocrity in the crowded landscape of cinema. “Miral” presents an earnest attempt at storytelling, yet it ultimately lacks the compelling elements needed to elevate it beyond its average rating.
Story:
It is her husband Hari (Bharath) who almost survives a working disaster that gives Rama (Vani Bhojan) nightmares. In order to put an end to the evil omens, Rama and Hari travel to her hometown as advised by her mother. Hari gets a summons to return to the city on the eve of the ceremony. A ten-year-old incident that occurred in the village is mirrored in strange incidents the family witnesses on their trip back. What has occurred previously? Can Hari safely return with his family? See the film in its entirety on a large screen to find out.
Positive Points:
When it comes to expressing emotions, Premisthe Bharat excels in his role, particularly in the quest scenes of the second half.
The rest of the ensemble gives respectable performances, with Vani Bhojan giving a passable performance. Some exciting moments are added by the cinematography.
Here is the Trailer for the Miral Movie
Negative Points:
The last fifteen minutes of the film include the disclosure of the main plot, with the remaining portion of the film feeling incredibly rushed and boring.
Although the idea is intriguing, the crappy writing detracts from the whole experience. Fear-inducing scenes fall short of their intended terror.
The Telugu dubbing, which features grating voice acting for every character from Bharat to KS Ravi Kumar to Master Ankit, is especially unsettling. A lot of the characters feel unnecessary and don’t further the plot.
Technical Details:
M. Sakthivel, as writer and director, fell short of creating a gripping horror thriller with Miral. The movie doesn’t have enough turns and surprises to keep viewers interested until the very end.
Although passable, S. N. Prasad’s score could have been higher. While R. Kalaivanan’s editing is only mediocre, Suresh Bala’s cinematography is respectable. The movie’s saving graces are its shorter running length and lack of music.
Conclusion:
Overall, Miral is boring to watch because it doesn’t interest the audience. It’s difficult to watch despite Bharat’s subtle portrayal because of the uninteresting plot, shoddy screenplay, and subpar dubbing. Look for alternative forms of amusement and save your money.
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