Trance movie review live: Anwar Rasheed returns to the directorial chair after seven years.
Fahadh Faasil starrer Trance hits theaters in Kerala today. The film also stars Nazriya Nazim, Soubin Shahir, Vinayakan, Gautham Menon, Chemban Vinod Jose and Dileesh Pothan in significant roles. Trance has been directed by Anwar Rasheed.
Rasheed returns to the directorial chair after 2013’s Anchu Sundharikal.
From the trailer, it looks like Fahadh is playing a businessman. For the most part of the 90-second trailer, you will not be able to guess the story of the film, but it surely leaves you wanting more.
Cinematographer Amal Neerad has shot Trance. The background score in the trailer as well as the songs released by the makers, go in sync with the title of the film. The movie’s music has been composed by Jackson Vijayan.
Trance also brings back Fahadh Faasil and Nazriya Nazim on the silver screen after 2014’s Bangalore Days.
Anwar Rasheed’s Trance is not everyone’s cup of tea and definitely not an easy watch. The movie is a one-man show featuring ace Malayalam actor Fahadh Faasil. Of course, there are other elements like Amal Neerad’s cinematography, Sushin’s background score, Anwar Rasheed’s visualisation that make Trance a one-of-a-kind Malayalam movie. However, Fahadh steals the limelight by portraying a character that is hysteric and disturbing at the same time.
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User @sridevisreedhar posted on Twitter, “#Trance is a genuine and brave attempt that is gripping from start to finish! The film belongs to Fahadh Faasil, who is absolutely brilliant. #TranceReview #FahadhFaasil #Nazriya #AnwarRasheed.”
“#TranceMovie. Just an Average movie. But one of the best making movie in Malayalam film industry..BGM :Jackson vijayan background scoring ?????? ????????? Direction. GVM-best acting,” tweeted @Panchovincy.
User @favasahmed tweeted, “#TRANCE ~ Slow beginning and gets into the track with the life of Viju Prasad with some engaging scenes in the first half. ~ Slow paced second half with a climax which is not that impressive. ~ Fahadh Fazil’s character Viju Prasad/ Joshua is the backbone of the movie. Rating 2.5/5.”
User @False_09_ tweeted, “#TranceMovie An excellent first half followed by an okayish/ 'Not every ones cup of tea'. 2nd half #Trance is a 'Visual Extravaganza' that is backed by Top Class technicians and best of actors. writer 'mispaced' the second half although technically anwar done everything possible.”
User @Imabishek369 rated the film 3.75 out of 5. “#TranceMovie Review - A movie Which Is Technically Best With An Average Story, Fahad Did His Bst,Gvm was a good option, Sound mixing Gives Nxt lvl theater experience @resulp, Dop Amal Neerad, Mollywood's Technical Side Is Growing. My Rating 3.75/5,” his tweet read.
“#Trance Disappointed. A good story & great idea but fall flat in execution. Could have been made better. Don't have any ingredients to attract family audience. First disaster for Anwar Rasheed. Meanwhile good for Ayyappanum Koshiyum & Varane Aaavashyamund,” posted user @ThrissurTheatrs.
“1st half overshadows the later.It was lit. But second half lost that momentum somewhere.Doesn't mean it's bad.But,theme demanded more.Fahad deserved more. Time for controversies . #Trance #Trancemovie #TrancemovieReview,” tweeted @AreejAnzari.
User @sadiqsadz posted on Twitter, “#Trance Not so satisfying second half. Rich production values. #AnwarRasheed tried out something new he had never done before. Decent watch. #TranceMovie.”
“#Trance - A superb first half followed by an average second half. Good performance from #Fahadh . #AnwarRasheed has tried his best to execute a tough subject and has done lot of improvisations as a director. Dop and Music Good ! Watchable,” said user @movienewzzz via Twitter.
User @mnj993 posted on Twitter, “#Trance - Kudos to #AnwarRasheed for picking up a very sensitive issue and executing it beautifully. After finishing you'll definitely feel why CBFC rejected the certificate. Waiting for more controversies. Pace in the 2nd half makes an average feel. Not everyone's cup of tea.”
“#Trance 1. Technically Brilliant. Good story/Inconsistent Script about a man’s journey in life. Might not satisfy all viewer. Was this movie made in Hollywood, starring a big name like it would’ve been a blockbuster,” tweeted user @AdilAhmedNazir.
User @kboxstats tweeted, “#Trance #TranceFDFS #TranceReview #Trance What we liked about trance is the novel narrative structure,plot setting and top notch production values. With a better screenplay in second half, #trance would have been an another commercial classic!”
“#Trance - An Above Average Movie with Good Decent First Half and an Okeyish Second Half Helps You To Get A Single Watch with Impressive Technical Side and Great Performances From The Lead,” posted user @davidakaamjad on Twitter.
User @thanDhoniRule said on Twitter, “An exhilarating first half with solid performances by Fahad Faasil, Dileesh Pothen and Soubin Shahir. Sound design by Oscar winning Resul Pookutty is beyond the senses. Is to be seen if the rags to riches story lives up to the generated hype over the course of the hour. #Trance.”
User @SSTweeps shared on Twitter, “#TranceMovie short review: Good first half followed by just OK 2nd half. 2nd half is s big letdown.”
“#Trance Good First half. FaFa ruling every Scene. Soubin makes the entry on Interval,” tweeted user @sadiqsadz.
User @Im_JEBIN posted on Twitter, “#TranceMovie!! Getting very +ve reports for the 1st half. Once again #AnwarRasheed proving he is the most promising director in Malayalam..Another #blockbuster loading.. #Trance #TranceReview #FahadhFaasil #Nazriya.”
User @eapen_albin posted on Twitter, “#TranceMovie First Half - A super interesting one with superb performance from entire cast and excellent direction of an interesting subject. Technically Superior. Bgm and Music. Excellent Performance from #FahadhFaasil. Dialogues are good as well, Overall, highly satisfied.”
“#Trance #TranceMovie First half is pure fabulous. #Fahad Performance is the main highlight in first half. Neat direction Good BGM,” tweeted @Forum_Reelz.
User @Rahulrj_offl shared on Twitter, “Excellent first half and above avg second half.
“#TranceMovie: First half finished & 2nd half started at Chembakassery films Irinjalalakuda. If the reports coming out are to be believed till now Trance is a pure blend of mass commercial elements. Excellent till now. #TranceReview,” tweeted user @ABGeorge2255.
“have always held the opinion that among new age directors in #Malayalam #AnwarRashid is the best due2 the sheer variety of themes he has handled&narrated well. #Trancemovie seems 2b another well made film with a top notch technical team to support him,” posted user @sunandnr on Twitter.
“#Trance Not releasing anywhere outside kerala today. Silly decision by malayalam film industry to delay release of malayalam movies outside kerala #TranceMovie,” shared user @bohemian_gipsy on Twitter.
User @TheBoxOfficeco tweeted, “#TranceMovie #Trance "Best direction, best screenplay and the best making ...that is trance what an outstanding movie from the Malayalam industry proud moment for indian cinema , different content and outstanding acting from fahad and all the actors . a must watch film!”
“#Trance #Trancemovie One of the Most Anticipated Movie in 2020 and Can't Wait More to see that Anwar Rasheed's Magic in Big screen. FDFS BOOKED,” tweeted @Amalmurali_.
User @RajkrisMenon shared on Twitter, “#Trance looks like the kind of film #FahadhFaasil wanted to do and could have done a bit earlier in his career but kept putting it off so that #AnwarRasheed and #AmalNeerad could make it.”
Regarding news that the Malayalam film industry seems to believe that their movies are more vulnerable to piracy outside Kerala, a film buff, Indianexpress.com's Manoj Kumar R asked why the stakeholders are alienating the non-Malayali audience. "Why do you want to deprive us of that pleasure? The reasons that justify all the troubles one takes to get out of the house and pay an inflated price for the ticket to watch a movie in the cinema have already become scarce. And delaying the release of highly-awaited movies like Trance outside Kerala is not really helping the cause," he said.
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“#Trance #Trancemovie One of the Most Anticipated Movie in 2020 and Can't Wait More to see that Anwar Rasheed's Magic in Big screen. FDFS BOOKED,” tweeted @Amalmurali_.
Director Anjali Menon posted on Twitter, "Since Ustad Hotel in 2012 we have all been waiting for Anwar Rasheed’s next feature film with great eagerness. And finally it reaches us today! Wishing all the very best to Anwar and the Trance team. Rock on!! #TranceMovie"
Gautham Menon, who plays an important role in Trance, wrote on Twitter, "Had the fortune of being amidst brilliant minds and directed by Anwar Rasheed. Shared screen space with the best in the country as an actor. And now can’t wait to see the film. TRANCE !"