Sherlock Toms review by audience: Live response on Biju Menon's movie

Ever since the success of Malayalam comedy entertainer Vellimoonga, actor Biju Menon has become one of the bankable actors in Mollywood. After many superhits, the actor's next comedy film Sherlock Toms hit the theatres in many parts of India on Friday, September 29.

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Storyline 

Directed by Shafi, Sherlock Toms goes through the life of an enforcement officer Toms, who struggles with his marital relationship with Rekha (Srindaa). Miya George plays a journalist Shiney Mattummel in the movie, which also has Salim Kumar, Vijayaraghavan, Suresh Krishna and Kalabhavan Shajon in significant roles.

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Shafi was earlier associated with Biju in the movies Marykundoru Kunjadu, Venicile Vyapari and 101 Weddings, and this is the first time that the actor is playing a lead role in the hitmaker's directorial venture. Meanwhile, Shafi's previous outing Two Countries, starring Dileep and Mamta Mohandas, was a blockbuster.

Sachy and Najim Koya have jointly penned the script of the film for which Bijibal and Alby handled the music and camera departments, respectively.

Sherlock Toms is produced under the banner of Global United Media, which has bankrolled some of the recent hits in Malayalam.

Check out audience response on Biju Menon's Sherlock Toms movie:

Deepak

Perfomancewise all actors done excellent job.Another hit for shafi assured.Technical Swiss also the team has gone up to mark Overall superb.goosebumps

Dr Anoop

As always expected from biju menon 100% entertainer with throughout comedy movie. can go and watch with ur family. well done crew members...

Harikrishnan

nice movie with lots of comedies.hareesh kanaran,salim Kumar everyone did good job.biju Menon as usual entertaines his role as toms.Go with families,friends for a fun entertainer for this festival season.

Karthik

expecations were high...main reason was shafi and biju menon...but shafi disappointed this time...not a great story...comedy scenes except 2 or 3 were boring...direction and script should have been better

Kishor

superr comedy and thriller family, moviesuperr film, outstanding performance BIJU Menon and srinda. shafi another hit film ,super family movie ,salikumar outstanding comedy performance, sachy and najeem well script, pallikkaraachan songs superr

Jyotsna

a good family entertainer...loved it..paisa nashtamavilla...athu urappa...second half soo thrilling...a good comedy thriller family entertainer...

Anuraj

not a detective story as expected bit boring could have improved in main area comedy is good.story has no back bone. can watch of you are a due hard biju fan

Arun

Total waste of time and money... Never expected such a movie from Shafi and Biju Menon First half was so bad with meaningless jokes and wasted acting and second half was even worse expect the end was slightly good Coz there was a small element of twist. Don't waste your money guys

Ajesh

SHERLOCK TOMS is an Mindblowing COMEDY entertainer. We laugh 1st to last also includes an intersting stroy also. BIJU MENON he is just outstanding man. Salim kumar-Nobie teams are laugh N laugh in theaters t's a good time for malayalam movie back 2 back good movie... My personal rating 95%

M.m

nice familly movie, good entertainer good comedy must watch ,Biju Menon & srintha their character do well, songs and bjm good. Shafi's another feather in his cap

Rahul Shaji Rj‏

#SherlockToms - 2.75/5 Above Avg. one
#Sachi Strong Script
Cmdy nt up to level
Strong Climax
One Time Watchable
#Shafi

Arunjyothi AJ Valiyaveetil

* PROS :

+ Direction
+ Performance of lead actors
+ Cinematography
+ Decent Comedies
+ Editing

* CONS :
- Storyline
- Screenplay

* ONE WORD : Sherlock Toms is just an ok movie for a time pass watch.

* OVERVIEW TO STORY, SCREENPLAY and DIRECTION :
The direction of the movie was done by the Hit Maker Shafi. The story was written by Najim Koya and Shafi along with Sachi as the dialogue and screenplay writer.
The main concept of the story was similar to the Hollywood movie 'Man On a Ledge' released on 2002. The comedies were entertaining to a level but the screenplay was not upto the standard. The screenplay followed a routine backdrop of an average movie. The second half of the movie travels on a thriller backdrop but the targeted factors was less thrilling. The twist and turns had also failed to create its impact because of the less effort on screenplay. The main drawback I found in this movie was the character qualities given to the character played by Srinda Ashab. Proper characteristics explanation was missing on her character which was found really bad and annoying but the writers have given a convincing character explanation for other lead characters. The writers could have been focused more to make the movie much more thrilling and entertaining.

* PERFORMANCE OF ACTORS :
The movie Sherlock Homes comes up with a good star casting. Biju Menon as the hero along with Miya George, Srinda Ashab, Salim Kumar, Vijayaraghavan, Kalabhavan Shajon and Suresh Krishna.
Biju Menon played the main central character named as Thomas also known as Sherlock Toms. The performance of Biju Menon is the main highlight of the movie. The comedy timings was handled perfectly by Biju Menon. The unique style of Biju Menon is also a plus factor of this movie. His emotional scenes was also great. Overall the performance of Biju Menon saves the big time of viewers. 

* CONCLUSION :

So overall Sherlock Toms had given me a below average experience because of its half backed story and screenplay but still the movie will be an ok choice just for a time pass. Better to watch with less expectations.

* VERDICT : Below Average
* GRADE : C
* RATING : 4.5/10

Forum Reelz

#BijuMenon's #SherlockToms Abv Avg First Half Followed By Avg Second Half ; Good Climax Good Perfo By #BijuMenon One Time Watchable

Eldho Kurian‏ 

#SherlockToms. Strictly average one. Some onliners are good . Expected climax . Rating 2.5/5

Malayalam Review‏ 

#SherlockToms Average One Screenplay Not Upto the Mark & Comedies also Not Impressive Climax Portions 2.5/5

Cinema Today‏

#SherlockTomsAverage movie.. entertaining 1st half & an average 2nd half. Can satisfies family audiences Biju menon superb Rating 2.75/5

Cinemaas Now‏ 

#SherlockToms Average movie ! Interesting 1st half & an average 2nd half. Can be good for family audiences! Biju menon superb! Rating 2.75/5

Moovipedia

#SherlockToms
Just an average flick !
Expected more from #shafi
Decent first half and below average second half!
Climax is good
2.5/5

Movie Planet

Watched #SherlockToms
Ok First Half
Overall Watchable To Good Level
Superb Climax
My Rating : 3/5

Malayalam box office‏

#SherlockToms
Decent 1st Half
Comedies & BijuMenon (y)