Family Star Review: A Slow Paced Romantic Drama

April 5, 2024

Family Star

Family Star

  • Cast : Vijay Devaraonda, Mrunal Thakur, Jagapathi Babu, Vasuki, Abhinaya, Vennela Kishore and others
  • Director : Prasuram Petla
  • Producer : Dil Raju
  • Banner : Sri Venkateshwara Creations
  • Music : Gopi Sundar

2.25 / 5

Vijay Devarakkonda and Mrunal Thakur starrer Family Star has hit theatres today, Check out our review to find out how the film went on screen.

Story:

Govardhan, an architect from a modest background is dedicated to supporting his brothers and their families. His life takes a significant turn when Indu, a student becomes a tenant in his home. However, just when everything seems to be going smoothly, Inddu reveals something shocking to Govardhan. As the story progresses the answers to the questions of who Indu is and what her connection to his life is unfolded in the film. This story needs to be experienced on the big screen.

Plus Points:

  • Vijay Devarakonda’s portrayal of the middle class is authentic and engaging particularly in family scenes.
  • Mrunal Thakur impresses with her portrayal of Indu, showcasing a convincing character evolution throughout the film.
  • The chemistry between the lead pair enhances the overall appeal.
  • The well-composed songs and visually appealing sequences contribute positively to the cinematic experience.
  • Intermittent comedy adds to the enjoyment factor.

Minus Points:

  • The lack of compelling emotional scenes fails to leave a lasting impression as promised.
  • The film lacks emotional depth due to the minimal focus on the screenplay by Parasuram Petla, making certain scenes feel overly prolonged.
  • Inappropriate placement of songs and ineffective background score by Gopi Sundar.
  • The second half of the film doesn’t live up to the promise of the first.
  • The comedy falls short failing to generate sufficient laughter. Vennela Kishore‘s talent is underutilized, and the limited screen time of Jagapathi Babu, along with the fleeting presence of other characters, weakens the narrative. Additionally, there are several loopholes in the script that affect the coherence of the storyline.

Technical Analysis:

Parasuram Petla’s direction and screenplay fail to captivate the audience as they lack coherence and strength. Gopi Sundar’s music, while satisfactory in songs fails to enhance the crucial moments of the movie. The cinematography and production values are decent but the editing could have been better to ensure a smoother and more engaging narrative flow. Parasuram Petla’s direction and screenplay fail to captivate the audience, as they lack coherence and strength. Gopi Sundar’s music, while satisfactory in songs, fails to enhance the crucial moments of the movie. The cinematography and production values are decent, but the editing could have been better to ensure a smoother and more engaging narrative flow.

Verdict:

Overall, The Family Star provides some entertainment value. Vijay Devaraknda and Mrunal Thakur deliver impressive performances. However, the movies slow-paced screenplay, lack of emotional depth, ineffective background score, and weak storyline are significant drawbacks. If you can overlook these aspects the film may still be worth watching this weekend.

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