When nostalgia and survivalism blend together, it's hard to not pay attention. In Manjummel Boys (Boys from Manjummel), a motley crew of childhood friends get together for a quick trip to a neighbouring hill station. The camaraderie at display is effervescent but it is heightened by the brilliant writing that juxtaposes the friends' childhood days with the present. There's never a dull moment in Manjummel Boys and the viewing experience only elevates as the plot thickens and we see an extraordinary tale of the bond of friendship and courage. The technical prowess of the film, accentuated by the score, never lets you blink as you move to the edge of your seat to see what happens next. You lowkey know what happens next if you have followed the news around the real-life incident that inspired this but you are never ready for the roller-coaster experience the film delivers at the end. I was not.
Review of Manjummel Boys
