James & Alice

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James And Alice
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Directed by Sujith Vaassudev
Screenplay byDr S. Sajikumar
Story bySujith Vaassudev
Produced byDr S Saji Kumar
Krishnan Sethukumar
Starring Prithviraj Sukumaran
Vedhika
Sijoy Varghese
Parvati Nair
Cinematography Sujith Vaassudev
Edited bySamjith Mohammed
Music by Gopi Sundar
Production
company
Dharmik Films
Distributed bySrivari Films
Release date
  • 5 May 2016 (2016-05-05)
Country India
Language Malayalam
Budget₹6 Crores
Box office₹13 Crores [1]

James & Alice is a 2016 Indian Malayalam-language fantasy romantic drama film written and directed by Sujith Vaassudev, starring Prithviraj Sukumaran and Vedhika in the lead roles. [2] The music was composed by Gopi Sundar. [3] [4] [5] The film was released on 5 May 2016.

Contents

Plot summary

James is a talented artist and businessman. His wife Alice works in a bank. They get married against Alice's father's wish due to his lack of a career, but since then have led successful marriage for seven years and have a child out of it. However, the seven-year itch starts with both of them focused on their respective careers. Their busy lifestyles and misunderstandings results in filing a divorce. A day before divorce, James meets with a freaky car accident. In the hospital, facing a coma James hallucinates/dreams St.Peter's presence and both of them review his life; his mistakes and the changes he could've done. Whether James realises his mistakes and is able to come back to his life forms the crux of the movie.

Cast

Production

The filming began on 15 January 2016. Prithviraj and Vedhika previously acted together in Kaaviya Thalaivan (2014). [3] [6] Movie shooting was wrapped on March 31, 2016. [7]

Soundtrack

James & Alice
Soundtrack album by
Gopi Sundar
Released29 April 2016
Recorded2016
Venue Chennai & Kochi
StudioSunsa Digital Workstation
Genre Feature film soundtrack
Length14:30
Label Muzik 247
Producer Gopi Sundar
Gopi Sundar chronology
Ennul Aayiram
(2016)		James & Alice
(2016)		 School Bus
(2016)
External audio
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Anil Johnson was signed in as the composer first. [8] But he opted out before filming had begun. Music was composed by Gopi Sundar, [9] and released on Muzik 247 label. [10]

Track list
No.TitleLyricsSinger(s)Length
1."Mazhaye"Harinarayanan B K Karthik, Abhaya Hiranmayi 4:15
2."Nenjin"Mochitha Sayanora Philip 4:36
3."Udanjuvo"Harinarayanan B KSayanora Philip5:39
Total length:14:30

Release

Initially James & Alice was scheduled to release on 29 April 2016, [11] later postponed [12] and released on 5 May 2016. [13]

Reception

Critical reception

The Times of India gave 2.5 out of 5 stars stating "The story arc of James and Alice is quite in sync with the analogy. Presented in a fragmented, flashback-heavy style, the movie is a simple portrait of a contemporary relationship, of a young family that is going through a rocky patch". [14] Malayala Manorama gave 2.5 out of 5 stars stating "An exceedingly slow-paced film, with less humour or other remarkable agents, James and Alice isn't everyone's cup of tea. The feather touch of something celestial keeps it engaging, but the magic, sadly wanes". [15] IndiaGlitz gave 2.5 out of 5 stars stating "Sujith Vasudev has done well for a directorial debut. There are certain elements that he will have to tweak to work for the larger audience. Gopi Sunder at the music section has done well yet again. The visually alluring frames need a special mention and the cinematographer has done well to give an artistic rendering to the tale". [16]

Home media

James & Alice DVD was released on Satyam Audios on 22 July 2016. [17]

Awards and nominations

Date of ceremonyAwardCategoryRecipient(s) and nominee(s)ResultRef.
18 November 2016 Asiavision Awards Outstanding Performance of the Year Vedhika Won [18]
20 January 2017 Asianet Film Awards Best ActressNominated [19] [20]
Special Jury Award Sijoy Varghese Won
17 June 2017 Filmfare Awards South Best Male Playback Singer – Malayalam Karthik Nominated [21]
30 June and 1 July 2017 South Indian International Movie Awards Best Actress – MalayalamVedhikaNominated [22]

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