The Gambinos is a 2019 Indian Malayalam-language film directed by Girish Panicker Mattada. The film stars Vishnu Vijay, Radhika Sarathkumar, Sampath Raj and Sijoy Varghese. The film revolves around a mother and her four sons, leading their criminal lives, until the arrival of a young man called Mustafa, who brings unexpected twists and turns to the tale.[1][2]
| The Gambinos | |
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| Directed by | Girish Panicker Mattada |
| Written by | Sakkir Madathil |
| Based on | Animal Kingdom |
| Produced by | P. M Sasidharan, Biju Nandakumar |
| Starring | Vishnu Vijay Radhika Sarathkumar Sampath Raj Sijoy Varghese Biju Nandakumar |
| Cinematography | Elban Krishna |
| Edited by | Shafique Mohamed Ali |
| Music by | Jakes Bejoy |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Malayalam |
Cast
edit- Vishnu Vinay as Mustafa
- Radhika Sarathkumar as Mariamma a.k.a. Mamma[3]
- Sampath Raj as Jose
- Sijoy Varghese as Crime Branch Officer
- Biju Nandakumar as Appan
Production
editRadhika Sarathkumar plays a don in the film.[4]
Reception
editA critic from The Times of India wrote that "The uncertainty in the mind of the filmmaker shows in the film as well in terms of how certain characters and scenes are crafted".[5] A critic from The New Indian Express wrote that "Radhika and Sampath are talented actors no doubt, but except for a few moments which convey their characters’ true colours, they’re terribly miscast here".[6]
References
edit- ^ Shriijth, Sajin (6 March 2019). "The Gambinos is influenced by American crime films: Vishnu Vinay". Cinema Express. Retrieved 5 March 2024.
- ^ "Gambinos' first look is out". Deccan Chronicle. 9 October 2018. Retrieved 5 March 2024.
- ^ "Radhika to play Mamma in 'The Gambinos'". The News Minute. 7 December 2018. Retrieved 5 March 2024.
- ^ "Took up role of don as it was challenging: Actor Radikaa to TNM on return to Mollywood". The News Minute. 7 March 2019. Retrieved 5 March 2024.
- ^ "The Gambinos Movie Review" – via timesofindia.indiatimes.com.
- ^ "'The Gambinos' movie review: A remake that could've been so much better". The New Indian Express.
External links
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