Mili is the official Hindi remake of the original Malayalam film titled 'Helen', both directed by Mathukutty Xavier.
The plot involves Mili, just a girl-next-door who is educated and wants to earn well for her family. Just before she is finally set to leave for Canada, her life takes a turn when she gets accidentally trapped in a walk-in freezer late at night while everyone is searching for her.
Although this trap situation reminded me of a Hollywood film P2 where the lead actress gets stuck in the parking lot with a psychopath, yet Mili was quite different as it shows a more "realistic situation of negligence" not involving any kidnap or ransom, just the regular people doing regular jobs. This was the best thing about the film.
The film does not miss any chance to show the typical mindset of the people about almost everything. You will enjoy this aspect throughout the movie.
Then ofcourse the survival techniques that Mili uses are impressive. She used every possible way to keep herself alive, recalling the learnings from her nursing practice, her father's words and the resources available in that single room. It therefore speaks of a very strong message that "Whatever we learn in life surely helps us at some point of time"
With the relatable characters, sincere performances by the entire cast; especially Janhvi since she led the film, right play of sequences, this movie convincingly speaks of courage, willpower, love, hope and trust.
The end was no doubt predictable that the lead would survive but it is a positive aspect because the film is about survival.
DEFINITELY RECOMMENDED!!
The plot involves Mili, just a girl-next-door who is educated and wants to earn well for her family. Just before she is finally set to leave for Canada, her life takes a turn when she gets accidentally trapped in a walk-in freezer late at night while everyone is searching for her.
Although this trap situation reminded me of a Hollywood film P2 where the lead actress gets stuck in the parking lot with a psychopath, yet Mili was quite different as it shows a more "realistic situation of negligence" not involving any kidnap or ransom, just the regular people doing regular jobs. This was the best thing about the film.
The film does not miss any chance to show the typical mindset of the people about almost everything. You will enjoy this aspect throughout the movie.
Then ofcourse the survival techniques that Mili uses are impressive. She used every possible way to keep herself alive, recalling the learnings from her nursing practice, her father's words and the resources available in that single room. It therefore speaks of a very strong message that "Whatever we learn in life surely helps us at some point of time"
With the relatable characters, sincere performances by the entire cast; especially Janhvi since she led the film, right play of sequences, this movie convincingly speaks of courage, willpower, love, hope and trust.
The end was no doubt predictable that the lead would survive but it is a positive aspect because the film is about survival.
DEFINITELY RECOMMENDED!!