Joseph (II) (2018) User Reviews (76)

They have done it again!

[harelives · 8/10 · 21 May 2019]

Me being a Sri Lankan and yet who is in love with Malayalam cinema is due to movies like this. Plot, Acting, Music, Direction... What ever the category, this movie perfects them all.

I've seen Joju before but not like this. He catches every moment perfectly.

Among the reasons I love this cinema is how each character is crafted and handled carefully. And here there's no exception. Cast supports it perfectly. Specially Dileesh. Love him always.

And then the voice of Yesudas. Every time it's giving a shocking vibrance all together.

Yes. Malayalis have done it again.

An actor is born !

[jithinksdxb · 8/10 · 27 November 2018]

Nothing more just grab your tickets and watch it guys. Joju was burning inside with an outer ease !

Emotionally appealing

[abhijiths-23053 · 8/10 · 18 November 2018]

Movie opens with a medal awarding ceremony at a police parade. Then there is the falshback portraying the protagonist's life. Joseph, played by Joju George, is a retired police officer leading a life of solitude. He is an alcoholic and a chain smoker, yet he is a living image of ' Sherlock Holmes' due to his impeccable ability to understand and solve crimes. Due to that he is often an unofficial part of most difficult cases post his retirement. The first half of the movie largely revolves around the tragic life of the protagonist and the evolution of his character. Joju George shines throughout the movie with his exceptional acting ability, especially during emotional scenes. He makes us forget that he is actually the Joju George who played all those witty comic roles. Kudos to him. That said the supporting characters were also brilliant. The director makes the tragic life of the protagonist more appealing by adding an element of melodramatic music every once in a while which actually compliments the context of the film. The second half of the movie deals with the death of Joseph's ex-wife and him investigating the death. The crime investigation in the second part isn't anything overwhelmingly brilliant. It relies on an implausible coincidence. Yet the story manages to convey some socially relevant message to the audience. But personally I thought the second half of the movie was a little down as compared to the first half. Everything said the movie was a great experience. The cinematography was out of the world. The music was good. Also we get to see how capable an actor Joju George is. Being a largely male centered film, the portrayal of female characters were a little weak but that doesn't affect the movie in any way. The movie is really worth a watch. Hope it does well at the box office.

#DARK THRILLER

[riddicksilent-28175 · 10/10 · 25 December 2018]

I saw this movie today and still i cant get over the hangover of this movie.First of all the movie is a slow burner but once it starts to burn it burns like an volcano,its a great dark thriller with nice twists and lots of emotions.Words cant describe how much i enjoyed this movie and Jojus acting was breath taking he is surely an under rated actor i hope he gets more such good roles in his career . Movie also deals with a social relevant scam .you would not regret watching this movie on theater .

Silent thriller

[vijayskm · 10/10 · 29 November 2018]

Best thrilles movie . I love this movie . Joju acting was perfect 1

An unusual thriller

[jineshcp · 10/10 · 8 September 2019]

Good direction, good acting, good music and an equally good story and screenplay. An unusual thriller which doesn't follow the normal routine clichés associated with thriller movies and holds its grip until the final moments. A very well made movie.

Perfect thriller !

[anoshkg-02415 · 10/10 · 23 February 2019]

Good theme. The film shows unknown truth now a days happening in our society. Good direction and off course joju George's acting superb very talented actor.

Joseph is a surprise.

[Azanspy · 7/10 · 20 December 2018]

When Joseph was announced and when posters released, we expected it to be a good movie. We saw Joju George in a very different avatar in poster and teaser. The thing is, Joseph is not just a good movie. It is one of the best movies of the year and one of the best thriller in recent times. Watch Joseph as almost all technical side and performance is brilliant except the main lead actresses.

Best in best

[shabyyou · 10/10 · 22 February 2019]

A best movie in all direction without over presentation all are in nice combination

Must watch

[aswathinandith · 16 March 2019]

Thrilling movie.. will keep you gripped right from the beginning. The way the lead actor unravels the organ transplant scheme is intriguing. Too many unnecessary songs is one of the bad things about the movie.

Not convincing

[atnair · 7/10 · 3 March 2019]

Story line in first half is not convincing at all. Most of the time people are shown either consuming alcohol or smoking cigarettes as if theme is alcohol promotion. Joju acted well, but script not promising.

SUPER MOVIE

[mubin-teczee · 10/10 · 14 December 2018]

Superb film. One of the best performance ever in malayalam film industry 'Joseph'. Brilliant performance from joju chettan after the movie 'kali'. A good portrayal of a police men's life. And also a good crime thriller. Well done padmakumar sir. Song, screen paly, cinematography, casting, direction, acting every thing are best. Especially acting skills of joju chettan. Class performance from him. A good message gives us in climax. My rating 5/5.

Slow paced movie with sad ending

[vivek-22864 · 6/10 · 16 May 2020]

This movie will be great if the movie is gripping but the first half of movie is like very hard to watch...too slow but this movie worth a time...in the ending Joseph's death is very disturbing to watch....this movie is not for masala movies lover...

Waste of time

[naveenmdopa · 3/10 · 18 April 2020]

There was no need for the first half in the film. Absolutely no point in having any of the songs. Total drag. The movie slowly comes to the point only close to the interval - nothing that happens in the first half is necessary for the core story. Entire first half could have been composed is 2 sentences. What was the point of showing the lead's first love and a duet added for no reason !? The reveal was so confusing and convoluted and all that invoked was sleep. Drag of a screenplay and rubbish writing.

Wunderbar

[nikhilbaby · 10/10 · 22 January 2019]

Don't even think of missing it . Another milestone in Malayalam movie.

The best movie of 2018

[vishaljeerakathu · 9/10 · 16 December 2018]

I liked the movie very much and it's worth watching. Songs, climax, story, directions all perfect blend.

A Dark Thriller

[jeeves-83238 · 9/10 · 6 January 2019]

Things will never be the same for Joju George.........

Yes, It's going to be the same hard work that Joju has to put up to keep his new fan following crowd crave the mesmerizing acting done during the movie ''Joseph''. Absolutely passionate, delivering a strong script to the masses.

In the movie Joju George plays a retired police officer who is still invited by the force once a while to conduct a study of a post-crime scene. His ability to understand and find things on the spot that his juniors cannot, sets him apart. However things become serious as he is forced to investigate matters related to his own family members.

This is a movie that will grip you from the beginning to the end.

Bonafide

[nihaznizar · 10/10 · 9 January 2019]

Its simply bonafide and the best film of 2018. Joseph has gone very deeply onto each and every viewers heart. Spontaneous and hats off JoJo...

An 'observe' thriller

[sudhakaranakhilan · 24 November 2018]

Joseph was wonderfully wrote, directed and presented. This is the simplest form that I am able to express my views about this movie. Malayalam films are stood apart from thrilling plots and it's just minute numbers of films had that quality somehow through Drishyam, Abrahaminte Snathathikal etc. but this one was really just fine in portraying a trilling subject undo a public relevant depiction. Joju George was exceptionally locked into Joseph throughout the movie and he matured from the way that we know about him earlier. Joseph's observation and analysis are the key factors that gone along with the plot and that observation was the basic thing lead the film into an important subject.

Could have been so much better

[alteracc34 · 6/10 · 12 November 2019]

Joju plays a character that is Brilliant and depressed at the same time, an ex-cop and a man with broken family... how will he give his dead ex-wife justice is what story is all about... A slow burner... well acting, story & screenplay is all good but seems something is missing, that edge of the seat feeling... 6.5/10

Joju George

[sabeeralibrahim · 9/10 · 16 December 2018]

Joju !!! no words ....an excellent plot giving a good message. Interesting is its a crime thriller without any fight scene.

Mind bending thriller

[ragingbull_2005 · 7/10 · 25 July 2022]

A mind bending thriller, with the sensibility and sensitivity of the best of romance, Joseph is astonishing. The story's arc is breathtaking and the interplay between the past and the present, in the first half, would keep you glued. My only grouse with the film is also in the first half where the first 15-20 minutes show Joseph as this superhero investigator. Felt unnecessary by the end. The second half is intriguing and the conclusion, intellectually satisfying. Jony George, who plays the eponymous character, is an actor to watch out for. He essays two portions of Joseph's chronological age, one at 30 something and the other at 50+, with relish, by really getting into the character. Kerala, with all its verdant beauty and its allegedly liberal liquor culture, is brought to vivid life. What a film. Must watch.

Short review

[sarathpillaijl · 9/10 · 14 July 2019]

I cant believe they made a perfect slow paced crime thriller that delivers almost same feeling as a fast paced thriller. From the first minute the movie sets you in the right mood for a crime thriller. Thats a huge plus for the movie. The direction and screenplay is notable. The audio mixing is exceptional, which helped deliver the right emotions. The cast is not perfect but the hero was acting superbly. The story is again a plus. In this era of medical crimes this movie definitely shines. Overall outstanding movie

Just ok

[sreejithku4 · 7/10 · 1 March 2019]

Joshua acting good,direction also.not a extra ordinary thriller

Too Slow and boring first half...picks up in the second half

[B1slowburn · 2/10 · 1 August 2021]

It takes too long to set everything up in the first half and is a bit slow. I had to watch it in parts over 2 days. However the ending was good.