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Baby Girl: Thriller Falters, Emotional Drama Emerges
23 Jan
Summary
- Film attempts to blend emotional drama with an investigative thriller.
- A three-day-old baby goes missing, initiating a police search.
- Performances are compelling, but screenplay convenience hinders tension.
Released on January 23, Arun Varma's "Baby Girl" introduces a dramatic premise: the disappearance of a newborn baby, triggering a "Code Pink" alert. The film aims to be an emotional thriller, focusing on the lives of mothers affected by the kidnapping, including Ritu (Lijomol Jose) and the mother of the abducted infant.
The narrative shifts towards an investigative thriller, a direction where the film falters. Despite strong emotional beats and compelling performances from its cast, the screenplay's reliance on convenience and predictability undermines the suspense. Incidents unfold rapidly without allowing tension to build organically.
Key actors deliver honest performances, with Lijomol Jose portraying anxiety and longing effectively, and Sangeeth Prathap offering a nuanced role as a supportive brother. However, Nivin Pauly's presence as Sanal Mathews feels underwhelming for the character. Ultimately, "Baby Girl" features solid emotional drama and acting, but a tighter screenplay is needed to realize its full potential.
