Mad Square Review: A Vesi Fun Sequel, but there is a lack of magic of magic
Even before her release, Mad Square promised a laugh-pack ride without logic or complex story. While it distributes fun moments and retains the bizarre energy of its prequel, the film struggles with incompatible humor, underdeveloped character arcs and each other.
Prior to its release, Naga Vamsi, the producer of Mad Square, made it clear that the film was not aiming for a deep story or logical twist, it was all about giving two hours of laughter. Many commercial comedy follow this approach, prefer entertainment on complex story. However, even the most derogatory comedy requires strong writing and well -executed humor to actually connect with the audience.
Director Kalyan Shankar, coming out of the success of MAD, faced the challenge of giving a worthy sequel. While Mad square brings back the familiar faces and clings to the same unique tone, it does not greatly remove the magic of the origin. Mad was a stunning hit, packed with non-stop laughs and strange characters. Naturally, expectations were higher for its sequel. Although Mad Square retains its zani energy and statusable humor, it struggles to match the spontaneous attraction of its predecessor.
The film arises, where the crazy was left, returning as a narrator with Laddu (Vishnu Oi), immediately provoked apathy. The first half sets an attractive base, which holds the characters’ life with the life of the post-college. The initial stretch is fun, with laughter-out moments, especially during the wedding scenes of Laddu. But as the film moves forward, humor becomes inconsistent. As soon as the story turns into Goa, the story takes an unexpected turn with a robbery element. However, the comedy here is a hit-or-money, in which some jokes feel forced.
Sunil, Satyam Rajesh, and Subhath Sudhakar play the lead roles, but their bizarrely reducing the impact of their performance, their bizarrely repeated. The lack of a strong story seems to be visible, which increases some parts of the second half. However, the climax brings back the main theme of friendship in a fun and reliable manner, and an announcement of the Mad3 leaves room for a strong follower.
A significant difference emerges: In crazy, every character had his moment, while here, only laddus and DD (Santosh Shoban) get enough screen time. While Vishnu Oi shines with its impeccable comic timing, the contingent of the rest of the artists does good in their parts, but not enough space to shine. Vishnu Oi is undoubtedly the biggest strength of the film, which easily leads the scenes with its high-energy performance. Ram Nithin gets his moments, but the rest of the artists have been reduced. Sunil, in a fully comic role, is effective in parts, but not maximum for its ability.
Technically, the MAD square is functional but not extraordinary. The music of Bhema Ceciroleo is decent with some attractive numbers, while the background score of Thman retains energy. Cinematography fulfills its purpose. Editing in places is sharp, yet the film feels a bit longer due to forecasted gags.
Here’s the trailer:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X9jlq0_k5Zc
Mad square protects the moments of laughter but decreases with crazy. While Vishnu Oi’s performance and some well -executed comedy blocks are saving it, weaker character arcs and an uneven second half catch it back. It is worth a clock, but lacks magic of origin.
