Average Lukamari

Movie: Lukamari

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Director: Shree Ram Dahal

Screenplay: Binod Khatiwada

Actors: Saugat Malla, Karma, Bikram Singh Tharu, Surabina Karki, Rista Basnet and others

In My Eyes: 2.5/5

Lukamari is a suspense drama packed inside a box of comedy. The basic storyline is how two police officers go undercover to investigate a crime and how they carry their task. It is, as the title suggests, a hide-and-seek between cops and criminals.

Good things first, Lukamari carries good content. The presentation is well and so is the characterization of lead characters; the performances compliment it rightly. Making the movie not get overly serious by the use of comic factors helps the entertainment value of the movie. The punch lines and the few scenes make sure to get audience lol. The nuances of basic Kathmandu life in the first half are well-displayed. The last half hour is dramatic and keeps you hooked.

Gajalu Works

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Movie: Gajalu

Director/ Writer: Hemraj BC

Actors: Anmol KC, Shristi Shrestha, Menuka Pradhan, Salon Basnet, Gaurav Pahari, Ritik Shahi and Gauri Malla, Krishna Malla, etc.

In My Eyes:  3/5

Gajalu is a rom-com that primarily focuses on the relation between an ex-Kumari and a guy helping her to live an independent normal life rather than succumbing to the cultural pressures of being Kumari, which is the main highlight of this movie.

Good things first, Gajalu turns out to be one decent movie with a good presentation of pretty average story. The flow is smooth and the movie, overall, is entertaining. This is director Hemraj BC’s best work till date. The little sibling chemistry between Anmol KC and Menuka Pradhan’s characters is sweet and seems realistic.

Wonderful – Kalo Pothi

Movie: Kalo Pothi

Director: Min Bahadur Bham

Screenplay: Min Bahadur Bham, Abinash Bikram Shah

Actors: Khadka Raj Nepali, Sukra Raj Rokaya, Jit Bahadur Malla, Hansha Khadka, Benisha Hamal, Nanda Prasad Khatri, Bipin Karki and Pravin Khatiwada

In My Eyes: ****1/2 (out of 5)

In a single line, Kalo Pothi is a brilliant presentation of a simple story. In one word – Wonderful! Watching this movie has left me completely enthralled that I have literally run out of words to describe it, however, I will try.

The best factor of Kalo Pothi for me is its sheer authenticity. Having its root in the rural village of Mugu, Karnali and growing it into a plant that it has turned out to be, not only make it delightfully authentic but also largely widen its universality. The rawness in the performances and finely detailed and balanced-in-all-ways setting bring the organic vibes in the movie, and this is what makes Kalo Pothi beautiful.