Some films keep you at the edge of your seat while some others
challenge your grey cells. Seldom has one come across a film that does both.1
by two is such a film. A well-crafted thriller it requires effort on the part
of the viewer to make sense of what is unfolding in front of you. Twin brothers
HariNarayanan & Ravinarayanan played by Murali Gopy share
an intimate relationship.Harinarayanan meets with a fatal accident & dies
while rushing to attend a patient .His twin brother tries to commit suicide
overwhelmed by the news of Hari’s death. Things go haywire when Ravi claims
that he is Hari & starts behaving like him. Even their businessman father
(Azhagar Perumal) claims that it is Hari who survived . Inspector Yusuf Marikar
(Fahad Fazil) who chanced upon Hari’s body at the accident site suspects foul
play. Yusuf is certain that it is Ravi who has survived & letting him loose
will lead to chaos. He sets out to unravel the mystery with a missionary zeal.
Which of the brother is dead? Why is Yusuf obsessed with this case? The rest of
the movie tries to answer these questions. The fine thriller examines the
effect of certain incidents on one’s psyche. The films has some memorable
sequences of how emotions can get the better of one’s judgement.Jeyamohan’s
fine script is backed by power packed performances by the lead actors, deft editing
& stunning cinematography by Jomon Thomas.Gopi Sunder’s background score
compliments the storyline. Murali Gopy breathes life to the twin characters he plays.
He is at his best during the climax of the movie .Fahad Fazil does justice to
his role & brings out the vulnerabilities of the character he essays. Honey
Rose gets a meaty role but fails to rise up to the challenge.Shyamaprasad
effortlessly plays the role of the Psychiatrist DrCherian.However the film is
not without its share of flaws. The film tries to pack too much for its running time of
2.5 hours. It drifts through issues
ranging from illegal drug testing to transference to the effect of a traumatic incident
during childhood on one’s personality.
And Fahad Fazil’s character is inspired by Aamir Khan’s role in
Talash.Atleast a couple of Fahad’s sequences are heavily inspired if not rip
offs from Talash.1 by Two is definitely worth a try .Some of us might feel overwhelmed like the characters in the movie. Nevertheless, this film will make
you sit back & reflect long after you leave the theater.
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