CIA: Comrade In America
CIA: Comrade In America

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CIA: Comrade In America

2017
Movie
134 min
Malayalam

A young Aji Mathew is a communist who goes the whole nine yards for the ideologies he believes in. When the girl he loves leaves to the US out of the blue and her parents fix her wedding, Aji is left with just a fortnight to reach the country albeit with no passport or visa. How far he is willing to go for love forms the plot.

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IMDb7.1/10
Director: Amal NeeradGenres: Action, Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

A young Indian immigrant living in New York decides to fulfill his late father's wish by driving his father's classic Ambassador car from New York to Kerala. Along the way, he encounters various challenges and people who shape his journey and his understanding of his father's past and his own identity. The road trip becomes a poignant exploration of identity, heritage, and the meaning of home.

Critical Reception

The film received generally positive reviews, with praise directed at Dulquer Salmaan's performance, Amal Neerad's direction and visual style, and the road trip narrative. Some critics found the pacing inconsistent, but overall it was considered a visually appealing and emotionally resonant film.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its stunning visuals and Amal Neerad's signature directorial style.

  • Dulquer Salmaan's performance as the protagonist was widely lauded.

  • The road trip narrative and exploration of identity resonated with many viewers.

Google audience: Audience reception was largely positive, appreciating the film's visual aesthetic and the central performance. The unique premise of a road trip across continents was a highlight for many.

Fun Fact

The film's title, 'CIA: Comrade In America,' is a play on words, hinting at the protagonist's journey from America to his roots, and subtly referencing political undertones without being explicitly political.

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