Dileesh Pothen has told in an interview that Joji could not be considered an adaptation of Macbeth. He loved the play from his college days, and during the pandemic they wanted to do something and he and the screenwriter Syam Pushkaran (writer of kumbalangi nights), made this just taking Macbeth as an inspiration.
Like you guys said, there is a great indian kitchen theme in this movie which is narrated subtle. She does everything there and feed these guys. Fahad fazil doesn't even know how to connect the gas cylinder.. she spends most of her time in kitchen as you see. And later when the father goes ill, finally she get to relax , you see that she appointed a lady to do the chores and she is seen putting nail polish. And she being the lady Macbeth sow the seeds in fahads mind by asking are you gonna spend the end of your life on this kitchen slab. Thats one point where he decides to take charge and kill his father. Also, i feel that the doc relative who constantly said that their father is going to die symbolized the witches. He tells fahad that you are gonna be a millionaire and that's where Fahad goes ambitious.
I could have seen another 30 minutes of you guys talking about this movie. I could see the love and passion for quality cinema. Good job guys! And yeah, Joji was one heck of a movie!
Ikr! These guys are gem! Also jimmy cage. Most other reactors are like: "let's put an Indian flag in our thumbnail and praise the movie and trailer or whatever that we're watching and all those self obsessed Indians will click on our video."
If you guys havent noticed, at the last scene when the police asks him to blink if he has done the murders , he's trying to open his eyes more wide open😂
Why nobody is giving due credits to SYAM PUSHKARAN❤️. Screenwriting and Dialogues are as natural as it gets. I think most difficult part in a filmmaking is scriptwriting and screenplay. We should celebrate scriptwriters , they are not celebrated as directors or actors are celebrated. Film after film Shyam comes with these gems in different genre. He has already become a living legend.
3 witches May well be the one doctor cousin who called Joji a millionaire when he dropped him home. He put that greed inside him. I felt Baburaj who played the eldest son was the best performer in this though. At least on par with Fafa. He was as natural a masculine rubber estate owner you can get in a Kerala estate. Btw it’s the same cinematographer as Kumbalangi nights and hence the beauty in the shots 😊 Also the director Dileesh was one of the producers and actors of kumbalangi. Even in Joji he was the doctor in the final scene covered fully in PPE kit.
I agree, Baburaj delivered a splendid performance in this movie as the hot headed brother and burned the screen everytime he was on it.... I actually thought he had the best role in the movie.
Justin Verghese's BGM took this movie to another level. Hats off to him and the entire team for making a movie from the heart without a care for the box-office. That's pure, unadulterated creativity. And look, it works wonders!
When bincy tells joji to wear the mask and come down for the funeral, it was to cover the subtle smile that joji couldnt control after hearing the mourning songs..pothetans brilliance..
Before his father got heart attack, Joji use to smoke nearby the river which is far away from his house. Then he started smoking near to the house..In the climax, we could see that he is smoking inside the room.. Dont know whether the makers are trying to convey something here.
Maheshinte prathikaaram is a simple film....but a great film...nothing unpredictable or complications or a thriller....but like dileeshs other films...the characters and the film is just great....since it is so relateable with its simplicity you wud love it...plz watch it without expectations and fahadh as usual is great in this
Baburaj's Jomon was hands down the best character of the movie!🔥 His character is a perfect example of how the only good guy around is usually considered the black sheep of the family/community just because of his straightforwardness and brutal honesty while the real snakes hide behind their fake religiosity and facade of neatness. And Baburaj portrayed that "Outspoken Achayan" from Kottayam so perfectly!♥️
@@D.nya_art i know that...but you know his sister in law could have stopped him..but she was on his side even though not directly helping him..but her support has made him much more greedy
@@D.nya_art yeah..but see how he killed his father and brother..he killed his father slowly,but he became more cruel when killed his brother...the one person that he really likes in that home is his sister in law.. that's why i believe that she could have stopped him..
Bincy was the one who started the idea that the father dying might be a good idea... when joji came to eat and asked for a fish and he explained the father was going to be alright. Bincy said that, oh I thought u were asking for the fish to celebrate something. Fish is seen as a celebratory thing in bible. She kinna was instigating, even without her realizing it.
My Fahad faasil suggestions- Iyyobinte pusthakam- inspired from book of job from Bible and Karamazov brothers of Fyodor dasthayeviski. Exteamly magnificent movie with great visuals 2 . carbon- Fahad plays a greedy bastard in search of treasure in a forest. His career best performance 3. Athiran- inspired from shutter Island- psychological horror thriller but different from shutter Island 4. Varathan 5.njan Prakashan- a funny feel good movie 6.varathan- great twist at climax 7.maheshinte prathikaram
Carbon his career best? You haven't watched "Trance" or what? Even "Artist" his performance is better.. if you're considering the ones they haven't seen yet
@@sreerag3354 Good movie and career best performance are two different things by dear friend.. I respect your view but I think lakhs of people will disagree with your personal choice..
You Should watch Maheshinte Prathikaram too. It's also a Dileesh Pothan- Fahad Fasil combo film. It's the movie that brought a new turn, a new change in malayalam cinema even including the title.
You should definitely watch the interview of fahd faasil , dileesh pothan(director) and syam pushkaran(writer) by Film Companion.... Will get to know more about their trio and process👌
@Flockingsheep _hence_never_asleep oh irfan khan I am from Kerala and Irfan khan is my favourite bollywood actor . How charismatic he was ... Rip Irfan 😭😭❤❤❤
Its the right time to go for another fafa, dileesh pothan combo "maheshinte prathikaram"... You can watch the entire different characterization of fafa.
I thought the title had hook lines in it too, assumed from what they showed in the trailer. But I realized after someone pointed out in the comments that it actually represents the two murders : 1st from a capsule and 2nd from a pellet. Brilliant!
Bincy was the lady Macbeth, obviously not to the degree that Lady Macbeth originally is supposed to be. But she's the one who observed everything from the begining silently, she suffered, she was fed up, wanted to be free and she conspired with Joji, slowly pushing him towards taking an action by saying stuff like "your youth will be wasted away on this kitchen slab". It was so wonderfully subtle.
Am I the only one who felt sorry for Joji despite being a nasty character? I guess that's the beauty of Fahad's talent. Having grown up being the youngest brother in a male dominated family this was very relatable. Also worth noting everything he does back fires on him big time, including the climax scene.
someone had written on youtube.. See the poster design title of JOJI, the (negative) space before 'J' shows the Air pistol, middle of the letter 'O' is actually a pill or capsule and 'I' has the shot from the pellet. Ingenious design
Such an outstanding film in every aspect 😃😍Fahad Faasil Sir delivers such a stellar performance here..Even for someone who knows Macbeth ,the anticipated wait for events to unfold n where the director wants to take it is so palpable n awesome.This was a beautiful intelligent review.Would have loved to hear your take on the different characters and their interactions far more because they deserved that kind of discussion with their brilliant performancs n screen presence.The score was excellent n it reminds you so much of the bgms(background music) in some British detective series (Hercule Poirot or Sherlock Holmes)Unnimaya is the Lady Macbeth here ,putting n reinforcing horrific ideas in Joji's head..Her words reassure him(though he doesn't trust her)to go ahead with his devious plans.Baburaj n Joji (the other brothers),the domineering father(Sunny) Shammi Thilakan(doc),the nephew Poppy(Alister Alex),the priest (Basil Joseph ,a writer n director himself),the 'witness',the loyal workers ,even the policeman n doc in the end play their various parts to perfection.Such a well directed n beautifully acted movie..(It's also such a gorgeous place n captured so perfectly in this movie)Glad u enjoyed it🌹👍Watch Iyobinte Pustakam n Maheshinte Prathikaram next,two totally different genres.
The fact that he chose to write that note and text it to others immediately elevated the movie for me. It was so perfect, such a believable thing that Joji would do, made me absolutely love a movie I was already having a great time with. Will definitely have to look out for Mr. Faasil in the future, this was a brilliant first introduction.
People loved this movie reading subtitles but subtitles canot conveys the real emotions of the dialogues many dialogues actually canot transilate in English especially colloquial languages but people from defferent part of world loved this movie it is a great mov
Joji takes the druken doctor in car and when he drops doctor at his residence, the doctor looks at him and says millionaire.. the emotion triggered in Joji with that comment can be compared to the emotion triggered in Macbeth when the 3 witches predicts that he is going to be the next King :)
In the beginning, dad tells joji,' I'll break your spine and then feed you whole life, and tats beneficial for me' and tats what happens, or joji fufills his dads wish...
I am from Kerala and speak Malayalam. I am amazed that you were able to analyze this movie properly even though you don't know the language. Nice work you guys !!
Randomly watched it a few hours ago and OSR is doing the review. Thought it was an excellent movie. Fahd Faasil has come a long way. Every scene was a master piece.
Great review. Now that you talked about 3 witches, I think 3 sons might be the representation of them. They were the reason for the fall of the patriarch.
I think the doctor relative symbolized the witches. There is one scene when fahad drops, doc says that you are gonna be a millionaire. Thats one point where fahad got ambitious
I think Dr. Felix played by Shammi Thilakan is the wicth. He didn't play the witch throughout the movie but I guess the way he calls Joji 'millionaire' (when Joji drops him off)- is a prophecy made by the witch that the time has come and Macbeth is gonna be the king!!! That's my interpretation. What do you guys think?
I looked up Macbeth only because Rick mentioned it in the first few seconds into the video. You're right Rick. It really got me curious to know more about Shakespeare's tragedies.
The title JOJI has a capsule in the letter O and a mark like that made by an air gun pellet in the letter I. Its like the title says how Joji executed the two crimes. I heard Korbin say they were hooks...
Unnimaya (Bincy) was the Asst Director of Maheshinte Prathikaaram and Kumbalangi Nights. Her spouse is Syam Pushkaran the writer of these movies. She is also a producer of this movie.
The ladies subtle yet powerful words were as impactful for joji as it was of Lady Macbeth to Macbeth. So she can be considered as the lady macbeth adaptation
Also another theme that the film explored was "masks" we wear in public vs private... And the mask ppl wear symbolised that. Note the scene where during the funeral... The lady came to JoJo's room and said 'wear a mask and come down'.... And they gave each other a knowing look (partners in crime)... It was a brilliant subtle move by the director.
You obviously didn’t listen we said yes she would be the most lady Macbeth character. BUT SHE IS NOT PLAYING LADY MACBETH. If you know the original lady Macbeth you would easily see she is not playing lady Macbeth
@@KorbinMiles I know the original lady Macbeth and like you said his sister-in-law would be the most lady Macbeth character since this is a loose adaptation. Didn't hear it till this point of the video , so commented. ✌️☮️
Guys its great u guys liked the film and Fafas acting. Thats good but its sad then u guys are not using time to see Mammootty and Mohanlals some old classics which will make u blown away. Since Nawaz,Pankaj etc impressing u each time,these 2 guys r by far will b on top 3 best Indian actors. But mostly u guys stick with only bollywood. Watch Big Ms classics.
Maheshinde Prathikaaram is a beautiful and cerebral experience. It may not be for Korbin and Rick since it’s pretty culturally contextual... they’ll surely appreciate the movie making genius and the artistic value in the movie but not sure if they’d imbibe the cultural, and Kerala specific leitmotifs scattered in the film.... we shall see. We shall be waiting...
The dim lighting in the house especially the kitchen. Bare drab walls. Even the palatial house set it the lush green surroundings is made to look drab.
The line where she asks him to wear a mask before coming down was just mind-blowing... I thought she was subtle in telling. Just wear a mask so ppl don't see that you are not grieving... 🤯🤯🤯
The background score was developed with guys from Europe. especially the xylophone . Dileesh pothan mentioned this in an interview with manorama online. U can be proud that europe has some fine musicians
What did you think of the film?
React to kutty pattas song
A brilliant piece of work from Dileesh Pothan and Fafa❤️
Also why didn't you watch Irul? Would have love to see ur opinion.
Greatest Macbeth Adaptation in Indian Cinema
React to movies like Hera Pheri
Phir Hera Pheri
Dhammal
Welcome
These are all available at Netflix.
These are essential indian movies 😀😀
FaFa was ❤️
Having not seen or read Macbeth, it was still so engaging. I felt maybe i will miss the references but it didn't matter at the end
Ividem vanno😀
💯🤜🤛
Directly coming from ur reaction 😀
It may be high time either we have to read Shakespeare books or watch the drammas based on those books
😍😍
Dileesh Pothen has told in an interview that Joji could not be considered an adaptation of Macbeth. He loved the play from his college days, and during the pandemic they wanted to do something and he and the screenwriter Syam Pushkaran (writer of kumbalangi nights), made this just taking Macbeth as an inspiration.
That doesn't explain anything, atleast in the way you put it.
@@rohithpadikkal7082 he meant it's not perfect adaption like throne of blood or maqbool but still joji plot structure is inspired
"Wear your mask and come downstairs."
The movie was all about metaphorical impact!
Unnimango 🤙🏽
Watch mahesinte prethikaram..1st film of fafa-dileesh pothan combo. It would be a entirely new experience.... ❤️
They have.
No i thini its thondimuthalum driksakshiyum
They won't completely understand the movie.
@@zerobulb8825 they already reacted on it
@@zerobulb8825 nope it's Maheshinte prathikaram thondimuthalum dhriksakshiyum is 2nd one
You didn't talk about Jomon character, the elder brother played by Baburaj.. He was really really good.
Yes
Jomon, the dad were all really good.
Malayalam filims totally different from other industries no unnecessary songs, no dance numbers typical comedy sequence over makeups etc.
Like you guys said, there is a great indian kitchen theme in this movie which is narrated subtle. She does everything there and feed these guys. Fahad fazil doesn't even know how to connect the gas cylinder.. she spends most of her time in kitchen as you see. And later when the father goes ill, finally she get to relax , you see that she appointed a lady to do the chores and she is seen putting nail polish.
And she being the lady Macbeth sow the seeds in fahads mind by asking are you gonna spend the end of your life on this kitchen slab. Thats one point where he decides to take charge and kill his father.
Also, i feel that the doc relative who constantly said that their father is going to die symbolized the witches. He tells fahad that you are gonna be a millionaire and that's where Fahad goes ambitious.
Brilliant observation
I think u have to be a woman to understand these small nuances portayed so subtly in the film
@@priyashachakrabartty3601 no, im a guy and i understood, u just need a good eye
Mallu analyst🤗
Good observation
I could have seen another 30 minutes of you guys talking about this movie. I could see the love and passion for quality cinema. Good job guys!
And yeah, Joji was one heck of a movie!
Yes i could sit through hrs of this. (Obviously cos they liked the film 😅)
Ikr! These guys are gem! Also jimmy cage. Most other reactors are like: "let's put an Indian flag in our thumbnail and praise the movie and trailer or whatever that we're watching and all those self obsessed Indians will click on our video."
@Random yt then why don't you resign your job and start a RUclips and do movie reviews for free.
Right? Their reviews and insights about cinema are so brilliant ❤
If you guys havent noticed, at the last scene when the police asks him to blink if he has done the murders , he's trying to open his eyes more wide open😂
Just saw the last scene... Damn I realised the same 🙌😂
@@jordaneshwar5317 😅
Awwww now I get it.. so he was faking at the end too ? Ryt ? He was alright ?
Yep
@@donivb86 yaya😂🤭
Why nobody is giving due credits to SYAM PUSHKARAN❤️.
Screenwriting and Dialogues are as natural as it gets.
I think most difficult part in a filmmaking is scriptwriting and screenplay.
We should celebrate scriptwriters , they are not celebrated as directors or actors are celebrated.
Film after film Shyam comes with these gems in different genre.
He has already become a living legend.
Yes. Wish they realised the writer is the same guy who wrote Kumbalangi Nights.
A movie is nothing without good writing. Full props to Syam.
SyDiFa 🤩😍❤
I would say editing is tough but I agree with you writing a screenplay is difficult, well definitely difficult than writing a story.
3 witches May well be the one doctor cousin who called Joji a millionaire when he dropped him home. He put that greed inside him.
I felt Baburaj who played the eldest son was the best performer in this though. At least on par with Fafa. He was as natural a masculine rubber estate owner you can get in a Kerala estate.
Btw it’s the same cinematographer as Kumbalangi nights and hence the beauty in the shots 😊
Also the director Dileesh was one of the producers and actors of kumbalangi. Even in Joji he was the doctor in the final scene covered fully in PPE kit.
Which role Dileesh did in Kumbalangi?
@@niel7777 the role of the police officer who slaps Saji after he accidentally kills his friend.
@@vaishnavi_2644 ok thnx
I agree, Baburaj delivered a splendid performance in this movie as the hot headed brother and burned the screen everytime he was on it.... I actually thought he had the best role in the movie.
Most importantly, the movie is written by Syam Pushkaran. The who who also wrote Kumbalangi Nights.
Justin Verghese's BGM took this movie to another level. Hats off to him and the entire team for making a movie from the heart without a care for the box-office. That's pure, unadulterated creativity. And look, it works wonders!
Korbin , nxt time when you watch a malayalam movie and if you loved it don't forget to say " ADIPOLI " which means awesome in malayalam
Are u sure? He might korbanise it😂
@@swatisaini6447 Actually it should be Korbinised . Would love to hear that❤️
Yesss😅
😂
@@swatisaini6447 what does that mean?
You should watch the Fahad film companion interview. It’s great to understand the movie more.
We are hoping an osr interview with Fahad❤️
Fingers crossed
Korbin is lurking around Nazriya's instagram . Let's see if she bites the hook
If they can get LJP for the interview, they'll definitely get Fahad.
@@yahee13 hehe...i see what you did there
@@ria_riaaa ;)
When bincy tells joji to wear the mask and come down for the funeral, it was to cover the subtle smile that joji couldnt control after hearing the mourning songs..pothetans brilliance..
Before his father got heart attack, Joji use to smoke nearby the river which is far away from his house. Then he started smoking near to the house..In the climax, we could see that he is smoking inside the room..
Dont know whether the makers are trying to convey something here.
True it symbolizes the increase in confidence of Joji after his father's death. It symbolizes him slowly taking over the house.
Maheshinte prathikaaram is a simple film....but a great film...nothing unpredictable or complications or a thriller....but like dileeshs other films...the characters and the film is just great....since it is so relateable with its simplicity you wud love it...plz watch it without expectations and fahadh as usual is great in this
Baburaj's Jomon was hands down the best character of the movie!🔥 His character is a perfect example of how the only good guy around is usually considered the black sheep of the family/community just because of his straightforwardness and brutal honesty while the real snakes hide behind their fake religiosity and facade of neatness.
And Baburaj portrayed that "Outspoken Achayan" from Kottayam so perfectly!♥️
Korbin: " The cinematographer in this movie was so beautiful.. almost equal to that of Kumbalangi Night's "
Me: Not almost Korbin... Exactly equal😅.
For both films, cinematography done by Shyju Khalid
Fun Fact: This is your first film that you have seen Fahad Fasil in the lead .
Yeah I also thought about that😂They seriously need to watch Maheshinte Prathikaram & Iyyobinte Pusthakam
And even in this he wasn't playing the "hero"...
Would C U Soon technically count?
@@route1854 Roshan Mathew was the lead.
@@route1854 roshan mathews in the lead
Maheshinte Prathikaram is also a brilliant film❤ it's a revenge story injected with comedy
Bincy in a way is the lady Macbeth here..it's not a direct support or a relationship as macbeth but it's distant and observant..very well done
How subtly and cleverly she nudged the monster within Joji awake
@@D.nya_art Its True That The Society Turned Him Into A Monster.. Even Joji Realised It..
@@D.nya_art i know that...but you know his sister in law could have stopped him..but she was on his side even though not directly helping him..but her support has made him much more greedy
@@D.nya_art hm..but may be she could have stopped him..
@@D.nya_art yeah..but see how he killed his father and brother..he killed his father slowly,but he became more cruel when killed his brother...the one person that he really likes in that home is his sister in law.. that's why i believe that she could have stopped him..
Bincy was the one who started the idea that the father dying might be a good idea... when joji came to eat and asked for a fish and he explained the father was going to be alright. Bincy said that, oh I thought u were asking for the fish to celebrate something. Fish is seen as a celebratory thing in bible. She kinna was instigating, even without her realizing it.
Aahh.. good interpretation
@@dvind367 On hindsight, that's exactly what it was. And the way she'd glance over, class act..
My Fahad faasil suggestions-
Iyyobinte pusthakam- inspired from book of job from Bible and Karamazov brothers of Fyodor dasthayeviski. Exteamly magnificent movie with great visuals
2 . carbon- Fahad plays a greedy bastard in search of treasure in a forest. His career best performance
3. Athiran- inspired from shutter Island- psychological horror thriller but different from shutter Island
4. Varathan
5.njan Prakashan- a funny feel good movie
6.varathan- great twist at climax
7.maheshinte prathikaram
How can you miss Maheshinte Prathikaram?😂😂
Carbon his career best?
You haven't watched "Trance" or what? Even "Artist" his performance is better.. if you're considering the ones they haven't seen yet
@@vishnu.bharadwaj trance is not a good movie. Carbon has the best acting
@@sreerag3354 Good movie and career best performance are two different things by dear friend.. I respect your view but I think lakhs of people will disagree with your personal choice..
Nobody is mentioning Annayum rasoolum.
Y'all gotta watch Kaiyyethum Doorathu to REALLY know how far this man has come.
FaFa is just on a different level.
♥️
Very very true... He is compared to Mohanlal for eye expression but lalettan was born to be great and he trained to be great. Respect!!
I wish fafa will won the national award for this💞
@Random yt which is your state???
@sai srinivas hey thiru sai mollywood hater
It will not because it is directly Ott released movie which is not qualified for nominations in National awards
I can't believe you guys haven't watched fafa's 'Iyobinte pusthakam'.
മലയാളി ആയിട്ട് ഞാൻ പോലും അത് ഇരുവരെ കണ്ടിട്ടില്ല😂
It was an awesome theatre experience!
@@theengineerguy1485 😆😆😆
@@theengineerguy1485 Enna parupadi aada 😐
@@theengineerguy1485 തൈര് 😇🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Spoiler Alert!!
This movie is not just inspired from 'Macbeth' but also from the real life incident of 'Jolly' murder case as well.
May be.
Yes
Yes thought of the jolly case while watching
@@buddyupwithdelyna5904 yeah me too 😳
Perhaps not ..
You Should watch Maheshinte Prathikaram too. It's also a Dileesh Pothan- Fahad Fasil combo film. It's the movie that brought a new turn, a new change in malayalam cinema even including the title.
You should definitely watch the interview of fahd faasil , dileesh pothan(director) and syam pushkaran(writer) by Film Companion.... Will get to know more about their trio and process👌
Fahad is crazy.. he has no comparison!!
I want to see Fahad and Nawazuddin together...boy, that'll be magic
Yeah
It gave me goosebumps thinking about that.
Fahad nawazuddin and vijay sethupathy
@Flockingsheep _hence_never_asleep irfan ?
@Flockingsheep _hence_never_asleep oh irfan khan I am from Kerala and Irfan khan is my favourite bollywood actor .
How charismatic he was ...
Rip Irfan 😭😭❤❤❤
Its the right time to go for another fafa, dileesh pothan combo "maheshinte prathikaram"... You can watch the entire different characterization of fafa.
I adore your reviews,😍 especially malayalam movies. Only pure artists can enjoy the film as much as you do. Appreciate both💕. Love team #OSR
😘😘😘😘
I thought the title had hook lines in it too, assumed from what they showed in the trailer. But I realized after someone pointed out in the comments that it actually represents the two murders : 1st from a capsule and 2nd from a pellet. Brilliant!
Bincy was the lady Macbeth, obviously not to the degree that Lady Macbeth originally is supposed to be. But she's the one who observed everything from the begining silently, she suffered, she was fed up, wanted to be free and she conspired with Joji, slowly pushing him towards taking an action by saying stuff like "your youth will be wasted away on this kitchen slab". It was so wonderfully subtle.
Am I the only one who felt sorry for Joji despite being a nasty character? I guess that's the beauty of Fahad's talent. Having grown up being the youngest brother in a male dominated family this was very relatable. Also worth noting everything he does back fires on him big time, including the climax scene.
Backfires with an air gun I suppose
He became his father
Bincy played by Unnimaya Prasad is the executive producer of this film and wife of script writer.
What a movie..!! Amazing score.. amazing cast.. and the acting..!!!!!!
someone had written on youtube..
See the poster design title of JOJI, the (negative) space before 'J' shows the Air pistol, middle of the letter 'O' is actually a pill or capsule and 'I' has the shot from the pellet. Ingenious design
I probably indicated the rubber tree struck by bullet or the cigarette and the second J stands for fishing hook
Such an outstanding film in every aspect 😃😍Fahad Faasil Sir delivers such a stellar performance here..Even for someone who knows Macbeth ,the anticipated wait for events to unfold n where the director wants to take it is so palpable n awesome.This was a beautiful intelligent review.Would have loved to hear your take on the different characters and their interactions far more because they deserved that kind of discussion with their brilliant performancs n screen presence.The score was excellent n it reminds you so much of the bgms(background music) in some British detective series (Hercule Poirot or Sherlock Holmes)Unnimaya is the Lady Macbeth here ,putting n reinforcing horrific ideas in Joji's head..Her words reassure him(though he doesn't trust her)to go ahead with his devious plans.Baburaj n Joji (the other brothers),the domineering father(Sunny) Shammi Thilakan(doc),the nephew Poppy(Alister Alex),the priest (Basil Joseph ,a writer n director himself),the 'witness',the loyal workers ,even the policeman n doc in the end play their various parts to perfection.Such a well directed n beautifully acted movie..(It's also such a gorgeous place n captured so perfectly in this movie)Glad u enjoyed it🌹👍Watch Iyobinte Pustakam n Maheshinte Prathikaram next,two totally different genres.
10:47 straight from Anupama Chopra😅
Was so moved by joji that I had to watch every review and bumped into this one. You guys are perceptive and funny. Gonna follow more of your stuff..
Kumbalangi Nights and Joji have the same cinematographer 😍
And writer
@@niveditha8313 they mentioned about the cinematography in Kumbalangi nights too..atha njan specify cheyth paranje
Watch Iyobinte Pusthakam where Fahad Fasil is in the lead and is also a Macbeth adaptation.
The fact that he chose to write that note and text it to others immediately elevated the movie for me. It was so perfect, such a believable thing that Joji would do, made me absolutely love a movie I was already having a great time with. Will definitely have to look out for Mr. Faasil in the future, this was a brilliant first introduction.
Watch him in anymovie. He never plays fhe same role twice. Must check out his "Kumbalangi Nights" or his "Bangalore Days"
Hope you got to catch up on more of his work
7:01 Oh no my eyes, my eyes
Subtitles really didnt justify the authenticity of dialogues. They translated something else out of each dialogue😌 like why ?!
People loved this movie reading subtitles but subtitles canot conveys the real emotions of the dialogues many dialogues actually canot transilate in English especially colloquial languages but people from defferent part of world loved this movie it is a great mov
Joji takes the druken doctor in car and when he drops doctor at his residence, the doctor looks at him and says millionaire.. the emotion triggered in Joji with that comment can be compared to the emotion triggered in Macbeth when the 3 witches predicts that he is going to be the next King :)
Great observation
In the beginning, dad tells joji,' I'll break your spine and then feed you whole life, and tats beneficial for me' and tats what happens, or joji fufills his dads wish...
Watch maheshinte prathikaram starring Fahad faasil directed by dikeesh pothan which is a masterpiece 🔥🔥🔥
Dileesh Pothan stated in an interview that JoJi is only slightly inspired from Macbeth.
I just finished watching the movie too. The first thing I did was watch your review, and so agree with everything you said.. 💞
The movie has all elements to appeal international audience.....breathtaking production design....music...screenplay....performances..
JOJi
J - Hook
O - Tablet
J - Hook
i - Bullet hit in the Neck
Damn!
I am from Kerala and speak Malayalam. I am amazed that you were able to analyze this movie properly even though you don't know the language. Nice work you guys !!
Randomly watched it a few hours ago and OSR is doing the review. Thought it was an excellent movie. Fahd Faasil has come a long way. Every scene was a master piece.
The director said that JoJi is a inspiration of Macbeth
Great review. Now that you talked about 3 witches, I think 3 sons might be the representation of them. They were the reason for the fall of the patriarch.
I think the doctor relative symbolized the witches. There is one scene when fahad drops, doc says that you are gonna be a millionaire. Thats one point where fahad got ambitious
@@swethasasikumar333 Fair point.
@@swethasasikumar333 yes exactly.. After that scene, u can see the greed in fahadh's eye while he driving
I am so glad that you talked about the greatness of the line- 'Put your mask on'.
I think Dr. Felix played by Shammi Thilakan is the wicth. He didn't play the witch throughout the movie but I guess the way he calls Joji 'millionaire' (when Joji drops him off)- is a prophecy made by the witch that the time has come and Macbeth is gonna be the king!!! That's my interpretation. What do you guys think?
I looked up Macbeth only because Rick mentioned it in the first few seconds into the video. You're right Rick. It really got me curious to know more about Shakespeare's tragedies.
Modern classic - joji🖤
The title JOJI has a capsule in the letter O and a mark like that made by an air gun pellet in the letter I. Its like the title says how Joji executed the two crimes. I heard Korbin say they were hooks...
Unnimaya (Bincy) was the Asst Director of Maheshinte Prathikaaram and Kumbalangi Nights.
Her spouse is Syam Pushkaran the writer of these movies. She is also a producer of this movie.
Rick is right, I am searching for shakespear works in the library now.
The ladies subtle yet powerful words were as impactful for joji as it was of Lady Macbeth to Macbeth. So she can be considered as the lady macbeth adaptation
Also another theme that the film explored was "masks" we wear in public vs private... And the mask ppl wear symbolised that. Note the scene where during the funeral... The lady came to JoJo's room and said 'wear a mask and come down'.... And they gave each other a knowing look (partners in crime)... It was a brilliant subtle move by the director.
It's not the concept, it's the journey through that character which which made me in to it..
The comedy in this movie was True gold.
Kumbalangi nights and joji shot by the the same cameraman shyju khalid
Basil Joseph is the Director of upcoming multilingual film Minnal Murali, superhero movie.
@10:20 there is obviously a Lady Macbeth , his sister in law !
You obviously didn’t listen we said yes she would be the most lady Macbeth character. BUT SHE IS NOT PLAYING LADY MACBETH. If you know the original lady Macbeth you would easily see she is not playing lady Macbeth
@@KorbinMiles I know the original lady Macbeth and like you said his sister-in-law would be the most lady Macbeth character since this is a loose adaptation. Didn't hear it till this point of the video , so commented. ✌️☮️
Guys its great u guys liked the film and Fafas acting. Thats good but its sad then u guys are not using time to see Mammootty and Mohanlals some old classics which will make u blown away. Since Nawaz,Pankaj etc impressing u each time,these 2 guys r by far will b on top 3 best Indian actors. But mostly u guys stick with only bollywood. Watch Big Ms classics.
Very true
Yaah plsss
Fafa and baburaj..... Extraordinary performance 💥🤟
Yet, another master piece ❤ #Fahadfazil #dileeshpothan
#SHYAMPUSHKARAN
Plz react to iyobinte pusthakam. It starts Fahad fazil and is also inspired from shakespere Play of King Lear.
Maheshinde Prathikaaram is a beautiful and cerebral experience. It may not be for Korbin and Rick since it’s pretty culturally contextual... they’ll surely appreciate the movie making genius and the artistic value in the movie but not sure if they’d imbibe the cultural, and Kerala specific leitmotifs scattered in the film.... we shall see. We shall be waiting...
Calorie burn each time Rick has after saying malayalm movie titles :)
ALSO EXPLORE OTHER LEGENDARY ACTORS IN MALAYALAM.
The dim lighting in the house especially the kitchen. Bare drab walls. Even the palatial house set it the lush green surroundings is made to look drab.
Watch "MAHESHINTE PRATHIKARAM" from the same director and starring Fafa....
When are you guys going to watch “Sudani from Nigeria” and “Parava “ 😭😭😭😭😭
The line where she asks him to wear a mask before coming down was just mind-blowing...
I thought she was subtle in telling. Just wear a mask so ppl don't see that you are not grieving... 🤯🤯🤯
Joji & jomon 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Dileesh Pothan is the kind of guy that can make a glass of water act
bro please do kurup teaser reaction
Iyobinte pusthakam 2014 fafa movie
Watch maheshinte prathikaram movie starring Fahad faazil
Joji കണ്ടവർ like adi👍👍
I could listen to Rick talking about Shakespeare all day long!!
Rick got it absolutely right, in the FC interview Fahadh mentions that he played Joji as an average person with these underlying characters
There is another film adaptation of Shakespeare (King Lear), starring Fahadh Faasil, titled Iyobinte Pusthakam.
Next fahad movie to be reviewed......MAHESHINTE PRATHIKARAM
മലയാളികൾ ഉണ്ടോ ഇവിടെ 💪🏻💪🏻
Thanks for discussing about our Pothettan's 3rd masterpiece.
The background score was developed with guys from Europe. especially the xylophone . Dileesh pothan mentioned this in an interview with manorama online. U can be proud that europe has some fine musicians