Meow (2021 film)
| Meow | |
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 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Lal Jose |
| Written by | Iqbal Kuttippuram |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Ajmal Sabu |
| Edited by | Ranjan Abraham |
| Music by | Justin Varghese |
Production company | Thomas Thiruvalla Films |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Malayalam |
Meow is a 2021 Indian Malayalam-language family drama film directed by Lal Jose and written by Iqbal Kuttippuram. It stars Soubin Shahir and Mamta Mohandas.[1] The film is about a non-resident Indian businessman named Dasthakir who lives in the United Arab Emirates. He is from Aluva and hates cats.[2] The film was shot in Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates.[3]
Cast
[edit]- Soubin Shahir as Dasthakir "Dasthu"/ "Dostoevsky"
- Mamta Mohandas as Sulaikha (Sulu)
- Salim Kumar as Ustad
- Harisree Yousuf as Chandran
- Cat as Diana[4]
Soundtrack
[edit]Music by Justin Varghese.[5]
- ‘Hijabi’ - Adheef Muhamed (lyrics by Suhail Koya)[6]
Reception
[edit]A critic from Sify wrote that "Meow is narrated in a conventional way and if you are fine about that style, this one could be a fine watch".[7]
The Times of India wrote that "Both the script and the direction needed to be tighter to keep the audience interested, particularly when viewers are spoilt for choice on OTT platforms".[8]
A critic from The News Minute wrote that Meow is just a random sequence of events in somebody’s life that you get to watch, but you don’t really get the point of it".[9]
A critic from The Hindu wrote that "Meow is one of those films that does not hit any highs or lows, and proceeds along at a largely uneventful, even pace".[10]
Contrary to the negative reviews, a critic from Manorama Online praised the film and said that "In short, Meow is the perfect family entertainer for this Christmas".[11]
References
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- "Mamta Mohandas is all praise for her 'Meow' co-star Soubin Shahir - Times of India". The Times of India.
- "Lal Jose's 'Meow' wraps UAE schedule - Times of India". The Times of India.
- "Lal Jose's directorial 'Meow' censored with U certificate, gets release date - Times of India". The Times of India.
- "Soubin Shahir completes shooting for Lal Jose's 'Meow'". The New Indian Express. 3 February 2021.
- ^ "The first look poster of Lal Jose's 'Meow' is here". Sify. Archived from the original on 3 November 2021.
- "Soubin Shahir-Lal Jose's 'Meow' first look out". The New Indian Express.
- "'Meow' teaser: Lal Jose promises a thrilling family entertainer - Times of India". The Times of India.
- ^ "UAE-based Malayalam film 'Meow' a tribute to Arab world". Khaleej Times.
- ^ "Lal Jose-Soubin Shahir film Meow clears censors with 'U'". The New Indian Express. 18 November 2021.
- ^ George, Anjana (12 January 2021). "Meow actress Yasmina's touching birthday wish for Lal Jose". The Times of India. Retrieved 31 August 2022.
- ^ "Vineeth Sreenivasan sings a melodious track from 'Meow' film - Times of India". The Times of India.
- ^ "Meow review: A predictable family drama". Sify. Archived from the original on 29 December 2021.
- ^ Mathews, Anna. "Meow Movie Review: The drama drags on and on in this family story". The Times of India.
- ^ "Meow Review: Soubin is wonderful in this pointless family drama". The News Minute. 24 December 2021.
- ^ Praveen, S. R. (25 December 2021). "'Meow' movie review: This film does not hit any highs or lows". The Hindu.
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- "Lal Jose directorial 'Meow' review: A heart warming experience". OnManorama.
- "Meow review: Soubin Shahir's family drama fails to impress with a story that's been told and retold". OTTPlay.
- "Meow Review: Meow is so uneventful that it almost resembles a TV serial in terms of how it goes about". NOWRUNNING. 9 February 2022.