Her (2024 film)

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Her is a 2024 Malayalam language anthology film directed by Lijin Jose and produced by Anishmon Thomas under the banner of AT Studios. [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] It stars Urvashi, Parvathy Thiruvothu, Aishwarya Rajesh, Ramya Nambessan, and Lijomol Jose. [1] [6] [7] [8] [5] The film released directly through OTT Platform ManoramaMAX on 29 November 2024. [9]

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Plot

The film features stories of five women with different ages and backgrounds, focusing on their personal and professional lives, and how they overcome the everyday issues they face. [10]

Cast

Release

The film was released digitally to ManoramaMAX OTT platform on November 29, 2024. [10] [2] [6] [7] [5]

Reception

The film mostly received mixed to negative reviews from critics. The Indian Express rated the film 1.5 out of 5 stars and wrote:"Urvashi, Parvathy Thiruvothu and Aishwarya Rajesh’s film is insincere and performative". [11] A critic from The Hindu reviewed: "An uneven anthology made worthwhile by a couple of segments". [12] The South First rated 4/5 stars and wrote:" A solid script and stunning performances make this women-centred movie relevant". [13] Cinema Express rated 2 out of 5 stars and wrote: "A disjointed film discussing pertinent yet familiar themes". [14]

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References

  1. 1 2 "Urvashi, Parvathy Thiruvothu, and Aishwarya Rajesh join hands for 'Her'". The Times of India. 2022-05-02. ISSN   0971-8257 . Retrieved 2024-11-29.
  2. 1 2 Desk, South First (2024-11-18). "Lijin Jose's multi-starrer 'Her' to premiere from 29 November". The South First. Retrieved 2024-11-29.{{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  3. ↑ "അഞ്ച് നായികമാരുമായി 'ഹെർ'; സംവിധാനം ലിജിൻ; നിര്‍മാണം അനീഷ്". അഞ്ച് നായികമാരുമായി ‘ഹെർ’; സംവിധാനം ലിജിൻ; നിര്‍മാണം അനീഷ് (in Malayalam). Retrieved 2024-11-29.
  4. ↑ "Her first-look poster out: Parvathy, Aishwarya Rajesh, Oorvasi, Remya Nambessan headline Lijin Jose's film". The Indian Express. 2022-11-26. Retrieved 2024-11-29.
  5. 1 2 3 4 Praveen, S. R. (2024-11-29). "'Her' movie review: An uneven anthology made worthwhile by a couple of segments". The Hindu. ISSN   0971-751X . Retrieved 2024-11-30.
  6. 1 2 "Lijin Jose Directorial 'Her' Gets A Release Date, New Trailer Dropped!". Times Now. 2024-11-17. Retrieved 2024-11-29.
  7. 1 2 Service, Express News (2024-11-09). "Multi-starrer film 'Her' to release on November 29". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 2024-11-29.
  8. ↑ "‍‍5 നായികമാർ, 5 കഥാപാത്രങ്ങൾ; ചർച്ചയാകാൻ 'ഹെര്‍' വരുന്നു". ‍‍5 നായികമാർ, 5 കഥാപാത്രങ്ങൾ; ചർച്ചയാകാൻ ‘ഹെര്‍’ വരുന്നു (in Malayalam). Retrieved 2024-11-29.
  9. ↑ "Her OTT Release: When and where to watch Lijin Jose's long-awaited direct-to-digital celebration of women". India Times. 2024-11-25. Retrieved 2024-12-05.
  10. 1 2 Mullappilly, Sreejith (2024-11-17). "Multi-starrer film Her gets release date, new trailer". Cinema Express. Retrieved 2024-11-29.
  11. ↑ "Her movie review: Urvashi, Parvathy Thiruvothu and Aishwarya Rajesh's film is insincere and performative". The Indian Express. 30 November 2024.
  12. ↑ "'Her' movie review: An uneven anthology made worthwhile by a couple of segments". The Hindu. 29 November 2024.
  13. ↑ "Her review: A solid script and stunning performances make this women-centred movie relevant". The South First. 29 November 2024.
  14. ↑ "Her Movie Review: A disjointed film discussing pertinent yet familiar themes". Cinema Express. 29 November 2024.
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