| Directed by | B. Unnikrishnan |
|---|---|
| Written by | Udaykrishna |
| Produced by | B. Unnikrishnan |
| Starring | Mammootty |
| Cinematography | Faiz Siddik |
| Edited by | Manoj |
| Music by | Justin Varghese |
| Production company | RD Illuminations |
Gist of the Story
When the system collapses, a vigilante cop is compelled to violate the law. The reasons and moral bruising that define his acts are resolved as it weaves between the past and the present.
Detailed Plot
Christopher, a top IPS policeman in the Kerala Police, has a history of killing rape suspects before trials, according to rumor. Since the system in this country has always taken its time to bring the victims justice, he has a sizable social media fan base. Policeman Christopher Antony, who is known for enforcing the law without following the rules, will be suspended and investigated for his most recent actions against a bunch of criminals. The investigation looks into Christopher’s past and explains how he came to be the person he is now. A powerful drug kingpin named Sitaram Trimurthi, who appears to have the “vigilante cop’s number,” intertwines his life with that of Christopher as well as those close to him in a parallel plot.
Artistes’ Performances
It’s a cakewalk role for Mammootty. His attitude and style occasionally keep us awake and make us aroused. He only needs to maintain his sense of style in both his gait and the way he carries the rifle. As Christopher, he stands out because he excels at the typical “heroic” passages without using the full force of a “mass” entertainer. Vinay Rai, Amala Paul, Sneha, Siddique, Aishwarya Lekshmi, Sarath Kumar, Shine Tom Chacko, and Dileep Pothan are just a few of the well-known actors in this movie. Aishwarya Lekshmi and Amala Paul have parts with comparatively longer screen time. Sneha and Dileesh Pothan have smaller screen time but important parts. Sarathkumar, a Tamil actor, plays a vital part. Vinay Rai’s portrayal of the villain was a waste of a character. If Vinay’s understated performance had been given more screen time and context, his villainous persona might have been more clearly defined and supported the plot.
Direction / Technical Side
The very first half of the film explores Christopher’s past, showing who he is and how he approaches the situations that are brought to him. The first half generally holds our interest and introduces us to the title character. Even the reality that the entire opening half is devoted to explaining his backstory is not off-putting; rather, it enhances the suspense. However, the team did appear to have run out of ideas in the second half. The narrative wanes as attention narrows to a single case with implications for Christopher personally. Even when Christopher’s friends and family are in danger, the emotions don’t really hit home because their relationship with the protagonist isn’t given enough attention.
The plot of this movie is not original to Malayalam or even Indian cinema. The vigilante hero enforces the law on his own, yet he strives to improve society rather than cause harm to it. Because they believe the police are ineffective and corrupt, society in turn applauds the vigilante hero’s actions and doesn’t see anything wrong with them. Although Udaykrishna did a respectable job, the narrative is so packed with characters and events that it is impossible to empathize with any one of them. Christopher is a technically proficient film, and Faiz Siddique’s cinematography deserves special recognition. Fans of the actor get shivers from Justin Varghese’s background score, especially in scenes with Mammootty.
Verdict; Christopher is a technically well-made movie, with Mammootty’s terrific screen presence. The biggest flaw was the predictability element, notwithstanding Udaykrishna and B Unnikrishnan’s use of a socially-relevant theme. Christopher will succeed if the movie can be sustained by Mammootty’s swagger and on-screen persona alone. Overall; a one-time watch for cop-thriller fans!