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Malayalam · Comedy
2h 20m · 23 Jan 2009
Music: Suresh Peters | DOP: Sanjeev Shankar | Writer: Raffi, Mecartin
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Our Rating
1
Love in Singapore follows the story of a man who embarks on a mission to rescue his kidnapped daughter from Singapore. The narrative weaves through themes of family, revenge, and justice, combining action and drama as the protagonist navigates dangerous situations to reunite with his loved ones.
Love in Singapore offers a blend of action and family drama, with a storyline that is straightforward but engaging. The screenplay maintains a steady pace, particularly in the first half, which sets up the characters and the conflict effectively. However, the second half tends to slow down with predictable sequences and less impactful twists.
The film's songs and music by Suresh Peters add a pleasant layer to the narrative, though they do not stand out as memorable highlights. The background score complements the action sequences well, enhancing the tension and emotional moments without overpowering the scenes.
Cinematography by Sanjeev Shankar captures the locales with clarity, but the visual style remains conventional. Overall, the movie delivers a typical commercial entertainer experience with its mix of sentiment and action, though it lacks novelty in screenplay and pacing.
Mammootty: Strong and commanding presence as the protagonist, effectively carrying the emotional weight of the film.
Navaneet Kaur: Adequate performance with limited scope due to the character's constrained role.
Lalu Alex: Supportive role with decent screen presence.
Bijukuttan: Provides comic relief, though the humor is somewhat forced.
Rajan P Dev: Portrays the antagonist with conviction, adding to the film's tension.
Salim Kumar: Contributes to the lighter moments, but the role is underwritten.
Strengths
Weaknesses
Raffi and Mecartin deliver a commercial entertainer that relies heavily on star power and familiar tropes. The direction is competent but does not bring freshness to the genre, with a focus on straightforward storytelling rather than innovation.
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| Type | Value |
|---|---|
| Positive | 40% |
| Neutral | 35% |
| Negative | 25% |
Critics generally appreciated Mammootty's performance and the film's initial setup but criticized the predictable plot and slow second half. The music and songs received mixed reviews, with the background score noted as a positive element during action sequences.
Final Box-Office Result
Love in Singapore released on 23 January 2009 (2009).
Love in Singapore is declared a DISASTER at the box office.
Love in Singapore is available on Sun NXT, YouTube. OTT date will be updated soon.
Love in Singapore directed by Raffi, Mecartin. Produced by Raffi.
Love in Singapore stars Mammootty, Navaneet Kaur, Lalu Alex, Bijukuttan, Rajan P Dev.
Tollybo rates Love in Singapore 1/5. Verdict: DISASTER.
Music for Love in Singapore composed by Suresh Peters.
Love in Singapore — Genre: Comedy, Runtime: 140 minutes, Language: Malayalam.