Bougainvillea: A Psycho-Thriller That Thrives on Style

Bougainvillea delivers a stylish psycho-thriller, balancing between suspense and style but facing predictability issues.

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The movie follows Dr. Royce and his wife, Reethu, who suffers from retrograde amnesia, and their connection to a minister’s missing daughter.

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Jyothirmayi makes a comeback with a strong portrayal of Reethu, convincingly pulling off the complexity of her character with amnesia.

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Kunchako Boban's portrayal of Royce, with his grey shades, adds depth to the narrative, though his dialogue delivery could have been sharper.

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Fahadh Faasil impresses as ACP David Koshy with his sharp presence and police-like body language, though his role is relatively limited.

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Amal Neerad's direction shines, using misty frames and dolly zooms to depict emotions and tension.

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The brutal, well-choreographed action in the finale, especially a standout chain fight, adds intensity to the conclusion of the film.

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The movie bears structural similarities to Varathan, but Bougainvillea falls short in delivering the same level of unexpected twists and adrenaline rush.

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