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Ordinary Man Branded Criminal After Heist Gone Wrong
25 Aug
Summary
- A quiet clerk becomes a suspect after a bank robbery changes his life.
- The film explores dignity, media trials, and survival.
- A strong first half weakens in the latter part with pacing issues.
The slow-burn heist drama 'I, Nobody' has arrived on JioHotstar, marking a reunion between actor Prithviraj Sukumaran and director Nissam Basheer. The film shifts focus from the heist's execution to its aftermath.
It centers on Rajeevan, a meek secretariat employee who is instantly transformed from victim to suspect following a chaotic bank robbery. His life unravels under intense police suspicion and a relentless digital media frenzy that labels him the mastermind.
The narrative masterfully builds tension in its first hour, meticulously staging Rajeevan's ordeal. Key sequences like a claustrophobic lift brawl and a precise bus skirmish highlight the film's skillful choreography and sound design.
However, the film's ambition falters in its second half. What begins as a tightly plotted character study dilutes its realism with an overstuffed canvas, uneven pacing, and a narrative that repeats revelations, weakening its overall impact.
Despite narrative shortcomings in its latter portions, the film is anchored by strong performances. Prithviraj Sukumaran delivers a restrained portrayal of panic and calculation, while Parvathy Thiruvothu is compelling as Meera, balancing exhaustion, fury, and maternal protectiveness.
