Marco

Unni Mukundan’s violent action movie Marco, which caused a stir in Mollywood, is now showing on Telugu states’ big screens. To find out how the movie is, read the review.

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Cast: Unni Mukundan, Ishaan Shaulat, Abhimanyu S Thilakan, Yukti Tareja, Kabir Duhan Singh, Siddique and others

Director: Hanif Adeni

Producer: Sharif Mohammed

Music Director: Ravi Basrur

Cinematographer: Chandru Selvaraj

Editor: Shamir Mohammed

Story

After Russell (Abhimanyu S. Thilakan) and his gang brutally kill a blind man called Victor D’Peter (Ishaan Shaukat), Victor’s foster brother Marco D’Peter (Unni Mukundan) arrives from Italy determined to get revenge. Marco knows Russell is to blame when he discovers the truth about his brother’s passing. But why did Russell kill Victor, and who is he? What sinister truths underlie Victor’s terrible demise, and how far will Marco go to exact revenge? These questions are addressed throughout the movie.

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Overview

Directed by	Haneef Adeni
Written by	Haneef Adeni
Produced by	Shareef Muhammed
Starring	Unni Mukundan
Cinematography	Chandru Selvaraj
Edited by	Shameer Muhammed
Music by	Ravi Basrur
Production company	Cubes Entertainments
Distributed by	Cubes Entertainments
Release date	20 December 2024
Running time	145 minutes
Country	India
Language	Malayalam
Budget	₹30 crore
Box office	₹100 crore

Review

In contrast to his other performances, Unni Mukundan’s powerful portrayal as Marco stands out. He performs the violent action scenes with accuracy and his physical metamorphosis is clear.

Action fans will get an adrenaline boost from the well-choreographed action scenes, particularly in the second half. These scenes, which are well-executed and graphically unsettling in addition to adding a frightening aspect to the movie, were designed by Kalai Kingson.

Kabir Duhan Singh has a significant influence despite having little on-screen time, particularly during his altercation with Mukundan. The supporting cast makes a good contribution to the movie as well.

Although it excels in action, Marco has trouble telling a compelling story. The story is simple and doesn’t have enough nuance to be memorable. The spectator finds it difficult to empathize with Marco’s thirst for vengeance since its emotional impact is lacking.

The protagonist has a straightforward motivation, which lowers the stakes of his objective and limits emotional commitment. Additionally, families and anyone who are sensitive to violent images may find the film’s grisly scenes and brutal violence too much to handle.

Even if the plot contains a lot of violence, viewers who are not accustomed to such intensity may find it off-putting. Additionally, even though a number of characters are presented, just a handful are given enough attention, and the others seem underutilized.

Conclusion

All things considered, Marco is a violent action movie with a certain target demographic. Action scenes are dramatic, and Unni Mukundan’s portrayal is passable. However, it is inappropriate for family audiences and those who are easily offended due to the graphic violence. Even if the action is captivating, the movie lacks a compelling plot and emotional depth. Those who appreciate violent action may find it appealing, but not everyone will be moved by its straightforward storyline and emotional holes.