Sailing on rough sea
Kingston
– Review
In 1982, the coastal village of Thoovathur in Tamil Nadu is cursed by a paranormal force, which forces the villagers to abandon fishing for good.
Fast forward to the present, Kingston, known as King (played by GV Prakash Kumar), is a greedy man working for a smuggling gang led by Thomas (played by Sabumon Abdusamad) in Thoothukudi.
As he uncovers dark secrets, King decides to leave the gang behind. Determined to revive his village’s lost livelihood, he defies warnings and sets sail.
However, the deadly curse of the sea stands in his way. Will he be able to break it, or will he become its next victim forms the core plot of the movie.
Director Kamal Prakash attempts something different in his debut. The screenplay and execution of the plot is impressive.
A tighter narrative and better structuring would have made this a more compelling sea adventure thriller.
A few thrilling moments in the latter half keep the audience engaged, making them curious about what happens next. A few thrilling moments in the latter half keep the audience engaged, making them curious about what happens next.
GV Prakash Kumar delivers a top notch performance as Kingston, carrying the film to the best of his ability.
Divya Bharathi and the rest of the cast put in an evident effort and have done complete justice to their respective roles.
Music by GV Prakash Kumar elevates the film’s emotional and thrilling moments. Cinematography by Gokul Benoy is above average and VFX contribute to a noteworthy visual experience especially in the second half.
Rating: 3.8/5
