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Crossroad is an anthology film with the tales of 10 women. Touted to be a women-centric film, it sketches the tale of every character for 15 minutes and thus te

Crossroad Movie Review

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Review for the film " Crossroad"
Streaming On: Zee 5
Runtime: 2 Hours 47 Minutes
Certificate: U
Released: 13-10-2017
Genre: Drama
4 / 5.0
3.57 / 5.0

Crossroad is an anthology film with the tales of 10 women. Touted to be a women-centric film, it sketches the tale of every character for 15 minutes and thus ten short films are interlinked to make a whole movie. The film has multiple directors, photographers and star cast. Oru Ratriyude Kooli is directed by Madhupal, Kaval directed by Nemom Pushpara and Pakshikalude Manam directed by Nayana Suryan Nayana Suryan was a notable associate director in >> Read More... . Maunam is directed by Babu Thiruvalla Babu Thiruvalla is an Indian director, film produc >> Read More... , Mudra is helmed by Albert, Lakehouse is by Sasi Paravoorm,  Kodeshyan is by Pradeep Nair Pradeep Nair is a famous Indian Director, Writer, >> Read More... ,  Cherivu is helmed by Avira Rebecca Avira Rebecca is a veteran filmmaker and also a sc >> Read More... and Pinpe Nadappaval is by Lenin Rajendran A renowned name in Malayalam cinema, Lenin Rajendr >> Read More... . Prominent actresses in the movie are Padmapriya Janakiraman Padma is an Indian actress and model. She was born >> Read More... , Mamta Mohandas This effervescent beauty, who has acted in Malayal >> Read More... , Isha Talwar Isha Talwar was born on December 22, 1987, in Mumb >> Read More... , Srinda Ashab Srinda Ashab is a promising Malayalam movies actre >> Read More... , Priyanka Nair Born in the year 1985, this twenty-nine year old i >> Read More... , Richa Panai Richa Panai is an Indian-born model and actress, w >> Read More... , Mythili, Anjali Aneesh Upasana Anjali Aneesh Upasana is an actress, who predomina >> Read More... , Manasa Radhakrishnan Manasa Radhakrishnan was born on 29 September 1998 >> Read More... , Punasseri Kanchana. 

Plot

As ten stories make a movie, each story follows with a new sketch. For instance, there is a story of a sex worker who wants to have her own baby.  The movie also includes the story of a widow, a girl who is forced to become a nun, a woman photographer, story of classical dancer and a tale of the lonely couple. It also has the story of an old woman’s relationship with her pet dog, a happy journey of a girl with a taxi driver and finally, there is a story of the marital rape of women.

Star Performances

Priyanka Nair plays a widow of an army officer in 'Kaval,' Padmapriya as a sex worker in Oru Ratriyude Kooli, Mythili as a photographer in Pakshiyude Manam, Manasa Radhakrishnan and Mamta Mohandas as Muslim woman in Badal put their heart and soul into their respective character.  In the second half, one can see the glamorous Isha Talwar portraying a classical dancer in 'Mudra.’ Richa Panai and Rahul Madhav live a lonely life in 'Lakehouse,' veteran actress  Punasseri Kanchana plays the role of a lonely lady bonding with a pet, Srinda plays the role of a girl who exploits a taxi driver in 'Cherivu' and finally VJ Anjana Rangan Hailing from the southern shores of India, Anjana >> Read More... plays a weighty role in Pinpe Nadappaval. All the above actresses justify in their roles. Special mention to Punasseri Kanchana and Anjana.

Analysis

The film talks about the female protagonists and their struggle in life. Each movie stands out in the revelation of a strong character of women in society. The film does not drag at all and editing is really very crisp.

What’s There?

  • Mythili makes her comeback with a stunning performance
  • Actress  Punasseri Kanchana proves her versatility once again.
  • The Second half of the movie is very refreshing.

What’s not there?

  • The first half is slow and sluggish too

Verdict

Being a women-centric movie, the director and the cast need a wide acclaim. People who love art cinema can view the movie. It is not a waste of money and time and so, you could try it out this weekend.


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