The investigative thriller may be director Jeetu Joseph’s most comfortable space, but what keeps the interest alive is the main thread relating to the vengeful character masterfully essayed by Asif Ali.
The investigative thriller may be director Jeetu Joseph’s most comfortable space, but what keeps the interest alive is the main thread relating to the vengeful character masterfully essayed by Asif Ali.
In making it something big out of hatred and revenge, Giri (Aasif Ali) displays a perverted criminal mind. But he also happens to be a particularly sharp-minded policeman. In one of the opening scenes, we see that he gets mildly annoyed by the remarks of someone passing in a tea stall, and later attempts to implicate him when given the opportunity. There seems to be no sense of proportion in their minds when it comes to reacting to those who challenge them or rub them the wrong way.
It is an aspect of his character that becomes the key to Jeetu Joseph. couman, making it the most interesting formula. A policeman who harbors his rancor and acts on it can be a great danger to the non-uniformed people around him. But when his anger turns against a superior officer, he has to be a little more creative in his revenge. This “creativity” on Giri’s part is quite a leap for a policeman, and that’s what makes it exciting.
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KR Krishna Kumar, who wrote the script of absence 12th value, directed by Jeetu Joseph, has come up with a compelling screenplay this time around. From the word go, almost every other scene is written around Giri, who is not a run-of-the-mill cop. As someone at the bottom of the ladder, he gets his kicks from showcasing his investigative skills and impressing higher-ups. But, there is more to him than this; Faced with a challenge, he becomes a different animal altogether. The character of the cop here is completely different from that of a guilt-ridden cop, essayed by Asif Ali. Kuttavam ShikshayumAnd he has also managed to clearly bring out the various nuances in both the cases.
couman
Director: Jeetu Joseph
Cast: Asif Ali, Jaffer Idukki, Hannah Rezi Koshy
Unlike most Jeetu Joseph films, where the first hour is spent setting the scene with family drama and friendly jokes (which are sometimes hard to sit down), a lot happens here… How will the rest of the runtime fill? But then the film turns the track into an investigative thriller, with Giri casually investigating a series of suspicious deaths.
This may be Jeetu’s most comfortable spot, but what keeps the interest alive more than the investigation is the main thread attached to Giri’s vengeful character. The investigation sparks some interest, but the revelations don’t really surprise us. The script takes a long time to conclude the proceedings even after the identity of the killer becomes completely clear. These extended sequences take away some of the impact of the film.
Despite some of these shortcomings, couman It is a rewarding experience with its layered screenplay and controlled performances by Asif Ali.
Cooman is currently playing in theaters
