Daddy cool is very much for the children, but it will be liked by adults as well. A CID Moosa & Shikari Shambu mix kind story with suspense and action - the movie is told as if it is observed by the Son cool, Aadi. The Daddy cool is crime branch Inspector Antony Simon, played by Mammootty. Antony Simon was an efficient inspector but ever since the Daddy-Son relation starts icing, the Daddy’s career graph starts its trend downward. The inspector is now gets a suspension where he went to watch a cricket match to the liking of the son, instead of waiting for a criminal, ‘Bheem Bhai’. Opportunities reappear and all what Daddy needed was a nod from the son.
The first thing impress me about the movie is its 3 D titles. Superb!!! Produced with meager amount (When compared to Bollywood or Kollywood movies) the titles were a treat in itself with the climax of a beautifully presented car chase.
Dhananjay was cool. His look and dialogues made sure that we got the feel of a boy next door in a metro. Very good. Mammootty as the super hero didn’t had much to do except remain in his cool and walk in style and he did it as demanded by the director. Richa Palot was just average where the dialogue delivery was much much slower. Given the fact that she only had little dialogues to deliver, the director should have requested the actress to remind those even if it takes a bit extra effort. Biju Menon was equally smart like Mammootty where Radhika played her role convincingly. Aashish Vidyarthi was his usual self, good but he only had a small role. The main villain was impressive in expression but lack the body to mach the tag ‘Villain’. The cricketer who played ‘Sreekant’ (Not Sreeshant) too was impressive.
The director Ashiq Abu who mastered in ‘Kamal’ school is promising in his debut film. Technically brilliant visuals are one thing which separates the film from other debuts. The film lacks a good script, which become very predictable after a point. The first half was better given the context where the second half was over stretched with action. It could have been better. As it stands it is a good light entertainer and just that. For a debut director the film is an ok start.
The songs in the film were there for the songs and dance sake. Foot tapping ‘peppy’ numbers they remain where the technically supported choreography was impressive. Even with the western touch it got some freshness in it.
Cinematography of the film was adequate. Some good scenes are shot by the cinematographer where at least in some frames the camera was inconsistent. Despite this, the visuals were quite eyes friendly and the colour tone was excellent like in a ‘Kamal’ film. Editing is fine.
Overall, the movie is good for a single watch, preferably with children.