In Kings of Mulberry Street: Let Love Reign, Ticky & Baboo have to plan a heist to save Granny Chetty from a vengeful ex-cop. The film is streaming on Netflix.
Story
Ticky and Baboo find themselves in a spot of bother when an old enemy, Police Commander Veerasamy, kidnaps Granny Chetty and forces them to steal a jewel in exchange for her safety.
They come up with an extravagant plan to carry out the heist and rope in their families and friends to help. Baboo is smitten by Leila and tries to win her over.
He’s also having a disagreement with his father who wants to send him to boarding school and has made a lady friend in secret.
Ticky and Baboo carry out their plan to ensure that Granny Chetty is returned home safe and sound.
Performances
Liam Dunpath and Shaan Nathoo are positively wonderful in the film, even if their efforts don’t necessarily come across as top-tier. They are authentic as silly children and that’s what makes it good.
Hamish Kyd plays the fun over-the-top villain, Veerasamy, and he is the right amount of campy for the film. He is ridiculous and threatening in equal measure.
The rest of the cast just sort of exists to play their parts without contributing much to the quality of the film. Amith Sing does have some dramatic scenes where he does a good job, but apart from that there aren’t many standouts.
Positives
The integration of Indian culture in this film is brilliant and hugely entertaining. They have used many iconic songs from the era and even nailed the costumes and vibe required without going overboard.
The film has a lighthearted tone that doesn’t need to be taken too seriously and it sticks to that tone throughout without wavering. There’s a clear picture they are trying to portray and it’s very clear.
Negatives
The story is quite flimsy and doesn’t hold up to logical scrutiny. The fact that they were scared of Veerasamy despite the ex-cop appearing so ridiculously incompetent is a joke.
The dialogues are very simple which is understandable for a movie for children but the writers appear to have really taken a laid-back approach with this one, apart from a few good moments.
Verdict
Kings of Mulberry Street: Let Love Reign is a silly children’s heist film that doesn’t truly push boundaries or focus on major issues like it’s predecessor but it does have a wonderful message and provides a mildly entertaining experience for anyone who’s willing to give it look.
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