Level Cross (film)






To make a movie with just two or three characters who meet in the middle of a desert is never an easy task. Nevertheless, newcomer Arfaz Ayub takes up this challenge and genuinely tries to build an interesting narrative around whatever little he has.

The mule, the vast expanses of sand and the deserted level cross station set in the middle of nowhere are visual props that are suitably used as backdrops in 'Level Cross' featuring Asif Ali and Amala Paul. The desert is an interesting setting but the filmmaker has, at times, failed to use it quite convincingly in the narrative. For example, when the protagonist Raghu (Asif) tells Chaithaali (Amala) that he can fix her a tulasi drink, you suddenly wonder if the two were meeting somewhere in Idukki, but then you remember, they are actually having a conversation in the middle of a desert!


Level Cross' is Amala Paul's latest outing after the much-acclaimed film 'Aadujeevitham'. As Chaithaali, she gets more screen space and even adds interesting layers to her character. Asif Ali as Raghu gets to play an intense role in 'Level Cross', which he executes with conviction. Asif's film career has been marked by many highs and lows, but it is his dedication and endearing performances that make you want to root for him.

Overall, the movie, despite the above-mentioned flaws, has some brilliant moments that you might not want to miss it in theatres.