The movie Dominic and the Ladies’ Purse, directed by Gautham Vasudev Menon, is his first film in Malayalam. It stars Mammootty and was released in theaters on January 23. Critics have praised Mammootty’s acting but mentioned that the movie is a bit slow.
On social media platform X (formerly Twitter), one user loved the film’s fun start that later became serious. They said, “Dominic and the Ladies’ Purse was great! GVM did a fantastic job in Malayalam. It starts light and then gets serious. Sushmitha and Mammootty were amazing too. Darbukka Siva’s music was good, and the cinematography was impressive. I think it will do well at the box office!”
Another fan enjoyed Mammootty’s role and the Sherlock Holmes references, saying, “This film is a gripping mystery, and Mammootty shines as the lead. The shout-outs to Sherlock Holmes are clever. The slow pace may not be for everyone, but I liked the realistic feel of the story.”
One viewer thought the ending was surprisingly good and wrote, “This movie knows how to keep people entertained with its investigation story. The ending was unexpected, making it a well-done thriller.”
Another user felt the film was above average, stating, “It’s a calm thriller by Gautham Menon and Mammootty. The second half is slow but worth it for the surprising twist. It’s technically brilliant and a good family watch.”
However, not all reviews were positive. One person expressed disappointment, saying, “This is the weakest movie from the Mammootty and GVM collaboration. It has a lot of Sherlock Holmes ideas but offers nothing new and feels predictable.”
Another critic agreed and wrote, “This movie was boring and relied too much on a twist at the end. The twist was obvious and made me expect more thrills. I was let down by this thriller.”
A Gautham fan even called the movie his “weakest work,” noting, “The writing felt lazy all through the film. It only became interesting toward the end, and neither the comedy nor the serious parts packed a punch. This is one of GVM’s weaker films.”
About Dominic and the Ladies’ Purse
The film follows Dominic, an ex-cop and struggling detective, who takes on the job of finding the owner of a lost purse. Little does he know, he is pulled into a large conspiracy. The cast also features Gokul Suresh, Lena, Siddique, Vijay Babu, and Viji Venkatesh. The movie is produced by Mammootty under his company, Mammootty Kampany.
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