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Patriot Movie Review: What's Good, What's Bad In Mohanlal-Mammootty's Malayalam Film?

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Mohanlal and Mammootty have teamed up with Mahesh Narayanan for their latest movie Patriot. Fahadh Faasil, Nayanthara, Kunchacko Boban, Rajiv Menon, Prakash Belawadi, Jinu Joseph, Darshana Rajendran and others are part of the cast.

The spy action thriller has the music of Sushin Shyam. Manush Nandan has handled the cinematography while Rahul Radhakrishnan has done the editing. The much-awaited flick will be released on Friday.

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Mahesh Narayanan's spy action thriller 'Patriot', starring Mohanlal, Mammootty, Fahadh Faasil, and Nayanthara, is set for release this Friday, notably reuniting Mohanlal and Mammootty after 13 years.
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Patriot Movie Review What s Good What s Bad In Mohanlal-Mammootty s Malayalam Film

The promos and trailer have created a lot of curiosity in the minds of the viewers about Patriot. More importantly, the Malayalam fans are eager to see the reunion of the two legendary actors after a gap of 13 years.

The movie is getting fairly positive reviews from the audience who saw the movie. The fans say that it works like a decent espionage thriller.

Many are claiming that Mohanlal's entry is late and he has less combination scenes with Mammootty, which has disappointed many of their hardcore fans.

Also, Mohanlal's screen presence is less and the lack of elevation scenes remain one of the major drawbacks. Nonetheless, it is a mass entertainer which can be enjoyed by all age groups.

Will the movie live up to the viewers' expectations? Find out from their words below:

Film Wood Fiscal: #Patriot : An average first half with a decent interval block followed by an above average second half.The plot feels familiar and has shades of some Tamil films.#Mohanlal and #Mammootty both have solid theatre worthy moments.Most of the dialogues felt artificial at times.The technical side was good but the lengthy runtime makes it feel a bit laggy.The BGM could have been more impactful in elevating key scenes. Overall it's a one-time watchable flick 🙌

Mohammed Ihsan: #Patriot is mostly a one time watch. Neither great nor outright bad. It works more as an espionage thriller than a proper mass entertainer, but the film had the potential to be much better.

One of the biggest drawbacks is the lack of strong elevation moments. Mohanlal's character also felt underutilized and should have had a longer presence. That said, the fight sequence where he escapes an ambush at his house is easily one of the best parts of the film, smart and very cleverly executed.

Technically, the movie is solid for the most part, though many of the action scenes feel surprisingly flat. The villains also lose their intimidation factor after the first half, which makes the second half less engaging. Somewhere in the middle, the tension starts to fade away.

The interval punch involving Mammootty is the only proper mass moment in the film, and it worked really well. The movie definitely needed more moments like that.

Jamshid Rah: Well made quality movie #Patriot ..
No wonder why lalettan accepted the role ... He was superb... Sushin BGM and songs 😍... Mammukka in 200 cr club for sure #Mammootty

Selz 🌸: Technically good 👍🏻
Villain 🤡
L&M 🔥 but combo scenes could have been better. I got what i expected from a mahesh narayanan film 🙏🏻 #Patriot

bhikariyil 🦉: Just a decent one..!
Technically good.But still it's a wonder what did they do with 125 cr for this film. Didn't even get a heavy action scene that should have happened in these genre films.
Ettan's cameo was ok and well accepted.
One time watchable.
#Mammootty #Mohanlal #patriot

Redfox: #Patriot : Okay Watch. First Half was Really Good, But on the Second half movie lost the Momentum. Still average to above Average. Mahesh's Making was nice but nothing more than shown in Trailer. Big M's were Underutilized. Sushin 👌 Dop Good.
Watchable

Krishna Kumar: #Patriot - Disappointed 🫠🥲

Superb first half 🔥 followed by an okayish second half 🫠

The main selling point of the movie is #Mammootty & #Mohanlal, but their combination scenes were limited and not very impressive.

Even with an all-star cast, the movie fails to satisfy.

Chris: there wasn't a single moment of lag. At one point, the fiLm's track shifts completely with a powerfuL intro 😉. The emotional scenes connect really well and last song placement🤌

Mahesh Narayanan delivered what he promised with a classy film, not a mass one. #Patriot
Sushin🔥🛐

Vishnu Sudheesh: Patriot kidu movieee ❤️Loved it
Mammookka's character was kidu.. and lalettan character was ❤️ ithra simple ai emotionally hook aakan it's always easy for this man..
Over all loved it ..
#Patriot

Aby John: #PatriotMovie Review: An average watch carried by excellent production values. Mammootty and Mohanlal deliver solid performances, but the writing could've been much crisper. The high moments just didn't deliver the expected punch. Worth a watch, but not unforgettable. #Patriot

SK: #Patriot
Despite having the biggest team ever assembled and a good one-liner, #MaheshNarayanan turned it into a lifeless film that lacks emotional depth. It has technical firepower but zero impact. Just average.

⭐Rating: 2.75/5

Manu Thankachy: You were given the icons of three generations, a 125 cr budget, and a world class crew yet you produced nothing short of a disaster. This isn't just a flop, it is a monumental catastrophe that cinephiles will lament for years to come

#MaheshNarayanan #Patriot

Sunju: Disappointed! Nothing more to say. #patriot

Abhishek: Superb first half followed by a flat second half.
Top acting by Mammooty and Mohanlal,their combination scenes were really good,other than that I feel a really good concept felt watered down in the second half.

Akhil Tom: #Patriot is a complete Mahesh Narayanan film that leans heavily into its theme-highlighting a strong and dangerous threat every citizen should be aware of. The narrative stays grounded and focused, never drifting into unnecessary distractions.

Technically, the film stands tall with high standards across every department, making it a solid theatrical experience.

Mammootty and Mohanlal are in full form, delivering commanding performances, while Kunchacko Boban and Fahadh Faasil add depth and shine in their roles.

As the crew promoted, this is purely a story-driven film with no forced fan service, keeping the spotlight firmly on the narrative 🙂.

Overall, a good theatrical watch-best experienced in a packed theatre for maximum impact.

Machans Media TM: #Patriot is not a mass masala entertainer. The theme it explores is very powerful. With great performances, top-notch filmmaking, and Sushin Shyam's music, it is definitely a quality film that must be experienced in a theater.

Studio Flicks: #Patriot First Half - Not even a single Mass Moment, yet we are totally kept engaged. Brilliant 👍 screenplay. Never seen #Mammootty in such a role. Interval 🔥. #SushinShyam BGM is terrific 💯🔥.

Waiting for #Mohanlal and #Nayanthara entry.

FYI - This is nowhere close to Irumbu Thirai. Just a small similarity.

ANM2: A not so lengthy first half
#Patriot

KrsnaSandh: #patriot First half ആകെക്കൂടി മൊത്തം ഈഴച്ചിൽ kaapan ഒരു early 2K പടം വൈബ് crowd also firstday ആയിട്ടു ചത്തു ഇരിക്കുന്നു ... Second ഹാഫ് ആണ് പ്രതീക്ഷ 🙃

Naveen Vincent: Plot works big time within audience🔥🔥🔥 #Patriot

Swayam Kumar Das: The core concept of #Patriot is set up well with it's own time 👍

You already have a superb set of actors that also help the case 🔥

Interval sets up neat expectations for 2nd half 💯

Sushin Shyam's BGM works well in the film 🤝

#Patriot #PatriotReview #Mohanlal #Mammootty

Swayam Kumar Das: #Patriot Review

FIRST HALF

Engaging 👍

The story is slowly built along with characters 🤝

Casting is too good 👍

BGM works for film 💯

Production Values ✌️

Neat Screenplay 👍

Second half is crucial 💯

Raju madrasi: #patriot
An average first half with incredible production quality.

Sandy: #Patriot
Keep your fan service expectations of #Mammootty and #Mohanlal low.
Movie is basically a slow burn political cat and mouse game.

Razi: Where's #Mohanlal in Patriot?
Weren't we promised a proper multistarrer? Feels like his name was just used for the initial hype... No Mohanlal in 1st hour. 💔
#Patriot

Machans Media TM: #Patriot
A powerful script, a compelling theme, Sushin Shyam's music, and stellar performances from all the actors-all together, it's a high-quality first half

Girish ✨: #Patriot Review - BLOCKBUSTER 🔥💣

Rating - ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

Patriot is not just a film..it's a historic cinematic event. Directed by Mahesh Narayanan, this espionage thriller reunites the titans #Mammootty and #Mohanlal after nearly two decades and the result is pure fire. 🔥🔥

@mammukka delivers a hauntingly restrained performance as Dr. Daniel James, while @Mohanlal commands the screen with effortless intensity as Col. Rahim Naik. Together, they create magic subtle, explosive, and unforgettable. #FahadhFaasil adds a sharp, unpredictable edge, while #Nayanthara, Kunchacko Boban, and Revathy strengthen the film with powerful support.

Grounded storytelling, global visuals, and a pulsating score by Sushin Shyam elevate the experience without falling into typical "pan-Indian" traps.👊

Verdict: Patriot is intense, classy, and commanding a rare blend of brains and brilliance. A must-watch that redefines Malayalam cinema's power.🔥

MOVIES FDFS REVIEW: #Patriot
Feels like mamooty feels like weak 🥲🥲 no high moments as far ..... Maheshnarayan way of story telling as previous works....

Shinaz Nadim: #Patriot
Blockbuster 🔥🔥

Kavya Awasthi: #Patriot 4/5 ⭐

Powerful patriotic story with great performances. Mammootty commands as the hero, while Mohanlal elevates every scene with brilliant characterisation and screen presence. Kubo and Fahadh deliver strong support. BGM and music hit the right notes.
#patriotreview

Siddarth: #Patriot
1st half Decent one
Interval scene🔥🔥

2nd half will be peak🔥🔥🔥
Not an Completely Mass entertainer
But Mass Moments is there

terrific 🔥music by sushin

Mammooka lalettan combo🔥🔥 pure goosebumps

Overall Peak padam

NB: Early review prediction

Nikhila Chandran: As a Malayali, its always a spl feeling to see these legends #Mammootty & #Mohanlal coming together onscreen!!
I grew up watching them ❤️
So I'm traveling 25km from my home(now tht am in Maharashtra)just to watch this special film #Patriot on its first day of release today 😎

AB George: #Patriot overseas censoring - all areas completing one by one & reports suggest that the movie comes out well.
Meaty role & duration for both Ms.
#Mammookka #Lalettan

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