Empuraan Review: Grand Vision, Weak Writing, Missed Opportunity

Image: Lyca Productions

Grand in scale, but weak in storytelling—Empuraan struggles to engage.

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Mohanlal is phenomenal, but his screen time is disappointingly limited.

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Prithviraj Sukumaran’s cameo feels wasted with little impact on the story.

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Malayalam cinema is known for strong writing, but this film lacks depth.

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The screenplay struggles to hold attention, making the film feel underwhelming.

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A visually rich experience, but the weak foundation makes it fall apart.

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From the first frame, the tension is high, but it’s not always effective.

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The background score is too loud, making emotional moments feel less impactful.

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Pacing issues make the film feel dragged out and unnecessarily long.

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While Mohanlal and the technical brilliance shine, weak writing lets it down.

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Empuraan had all the right ingredients but falters in execution.

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