![]() ![]() Darshana Rajendran, who plays Archana, is the film's trump card - she's puzzled just like the audiences, frantically searching for answers. ![]() One particular jumpscare was conceived well, but the rest were predictable. Plus, it doesn't look good on a thriller when the lead characters lack depth or when there are noticeable plotholes, even when the runtime is a crisp 90 minutes. Where's the 'aha!' moment when you desperately need it? The concoction, with its last-minute reveal, doesn't wow you. One's dark, brooding, and mysterious, and the other expository, wavering, and at times, darkly humorous. In fact, we can split the film into two: BEFORE and AFTER the body is found. This especially applies to the portions after the corpse is found in the basement. The characterization of Alex, played by Soubin Shahir, is also one of Irul's shortcomings. In Irul, he once again proves his mettle and towers over the script's mediocrity. We already know how good Fahadh is when he has to play unhinged, mysterious characters. But where it doesn't quite hit a home run is in its storytelling. Couple that with a cocktail of 3 terrific actors playing the leads and suave production design, Irul comes with the ingredients destined for success. The minimalist plot does hold a lot of promise, and how the screenplay unfolds initially is thrilling. It's just that kind of film - one that frequently keeps you on your toes but ultimately settles for something unsurprising. A second watch may not necessarily unearth more clues. Irul is a one-time watch, in terms of the entertainment value it offers and the suspense it builds. Reviewed by arungeorge13 5 / 10 Subpar writing plays spoilsport in a well-acted, minimalist thriller! ![]()
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