Adrishya Jalakangal Review…slow-paced but instructive
Year: 2023
Genre: Relations, Social Justice, Drama
Cast: Tovino Thomas, Nimisha Sajayan, Prakash V.G., Indrans, Govardhan B.K., Ishitha Sudheesh
Director: Dr. Biju
Writer: Dr. Biju
Cinematographer: Yedhu Radhakrishnan
Summary: In an unknown region and time of the world, a nameless man is trying to navigate through life amidst an imminent war and his ability to communicate with the dead
Overall Rating: Beignets 
Adrishya Jalakangal😃 This movie is definitely not for everyone as it was very sloooow paced. But, we have to give it up for the great performance, important messages, and initiative to bring something new to the table
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—The film’s very calm environment and minimal score were so special because they made you pay attention to the screenplay.
Our efforts to situate the time and location of the scenario were in vain as there were no indications😆
—It’s a waste to comment on Tovino Thomas’s & Nimisha Sajayan’s talents, these are pure actors!!!
Tovino (playing an inventor/watchman) was completely immersed in his role by being feeble, smart, resourceful, and sensitive.
Nimisha (playing a lady involved in prostitution) was gentle and caring, yet stern when she needed to be
—The color green was present everywhere: the extremely green grass, green skirt uniform, green color grading, etc.
Green is a symbol of nature, health, or freshness. As if the director wanted us to see that this earth is beautiful and has so much to offer but our cruelty and negligence want to destroy the planet and wage war rather than peace.
Also felt as if the war was just used as an excuse👀
—There are so many lessons to take away, but we’ll focus on the meaning of the film title “Invisible Windows.”
Windows are associated with the concepts of freedom, liberation, and escapism. The goal of the story was to demonstrate that our so-called democracies give us many freedoms and liberties; however, it’s only a deception, thus the term ‘invisible windows’.
The helicopters hovering around, the police getting rid of the homeless, and the killings were proof of population control and domination. As a quote in the movie said “For the powerful and evil, there will always be reasons to hurt the powerless and poor”
—It was interesting to see how Tovino’s simple character was able to solve one of the government’s major problems, i.e. electricity
Bland
—The downside of the film comes from the slow pace, making it challenging to concentrate on the narrative.
Of course, this was intentionally done to witness the dead atmosphere the characters were living in; however, some active moments could have been included just to stir our emotions.
Additionally, characters could have been designed in a relatable way so we could be invited into their world rather than being observers
Viewers’ Guide
Language
Intimacy none Nudity
Trailer
Available on
(Audio: Malayalam; English Subtitles: Yes)
