The plot of a simpleton rising to power and becoming a gangster has been a recurring theme in Indian cinema. “Micheal” is a movie that follows this plot, with its focus on a daring young man from the south who moves to Bombay with a personal motive. He finds himself under the wing of Gurunath, a feared gangster who controls all the dirty businesses in the early 90s.
As the story unfolds, Micheal rises through the ranks and takes over the major bar business. He is then assigned to kill the last man involved in the attempted assassination of Gurunath. However, he falls in love with the target’s daughter, putting his life in danger as Gurunath’s close associates seek to eliminate him. With the help of another ruthless gangster, Micheal seeks revenge.
The film starts strongly, with an intriguing opening scene that leads to exciting monologues. However, the impact lessens towards the end as emotional and philosophical elements are introduced. The story is not particularly original, but the technical aspects and narrative style make it worth watching.
To make the film more immersive, each sequence could have been presented in a more engaging manner. The romantic conflict, while a significant part of the story, slows down the pacing of the movie. The second half picks up with the introduction of Vijay Sethupathi’s character, who does justice to his cameo. However, the film rushes to the end, which detracts from the overall experience.
Sundeep delivers a convincing performance as the ferocious gangster, with the writing elevating his character. Divyansha Kaushik, who plays his love interest, also delivers a great performance. The cinematography and shot division are impressive for a gangster film, adding value to the movie. Sam CS’s background score deserves special mention for its retro and gangster-oriented sound.
In conclusion, “Micheal” may not be a groundbreaking movie, but it still manages to hold the viewer’s attention with its familiar plot and engaging treatment and technicalities.
