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Mercy Killing Movie Review: A Promising Concept, Flawed Execution (Feat God Media)
We’ve received numerous requests on Instagram to review the movie “Mercy Killing,” and we’re finally here with our take. Apologies for the delay, as we’ve been quite busy, even managing to watch “Alanaati Ramachandrudu” but haven’t had the time to review it, along with “Taja Kabur,” “Honeymoon Photographer,” and “Ullaj Goli Soda Kottukali.”
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About “Mercy Killing” – The Film
Released on Aha, “Mercy Killing” runs for 2 hours and 10 minutes. The film begins with the concept of mercy killing, transitioning into a mystery thriller with a social message based on events from years ago. It blends this drama with some feel-good elements, notably featuring a child’s role.
Storyline Overview
The basic premise revolves around an orphaned child. Faced with what she perceives as a world of heartless individuals, she sits on a roadside, repeatedly requesting mercy killing, believing death is preferable to continued suffering. This situation is akin to the concept seen in films like “Dookudu,” where a life is ended in a scenario where living is deemed worse than dying. The core of the story explores what exactly happened and why she asks for mercy killing.
The Strengths: What Worked
Despite the execution flaws, the initial script and writing for “Mercy Killing” were commendable and “too good.” The core idea of an orphaned child searching for her unknown mother is a genuinely good and impactful point. The journey of the child, Swetcha, and the truths she uncovers are well-written.
Key performances also stand out. Parvathi from “Kerintha” delivers a good performance, including well-executed fight sequences. Sai Kumar, in a pivotal role during the final half-hour, provides strong support. However, the major highlight of the film is undoubtedly the child actor’s performance as Swetcha. The cinematography and background music were acceptable.
The Weaknesses: What Didn’t Work
While the script had potential, the execution suffered significantly, making most of the film, beyond the initial 20 minutes and the climax, feel like a complete failure. The movie is filled with artificial and over-the-top scenes, taking too many cinematic liberties, leading to a below-average viewing experience.
Many plot points felt forced and unbelievable. For instance, a large police team appears too quickly, and investigations lead to immediate discoveries. The flashback story is poorly narrated, and its ‘taking’ felt low-quality. The overall presentation lacked polish.
Specific scenes highlight these issues: a villain confesses easily in court, and Sai Kumar’s character uncovers truths with unrealistic ease, making the entire setup feel artificial. The hero conveniently appears every time the child faces a problem, and there are an excessive number of fights. The script’s approach to the child and hero felt reminiscent of films like “Supreme.”
Further examples of unbelievable sequences include new security guards being framed for a hundi robbery, police and press instantly flocking to a child’s mercy killing protest, a school teacher’s insensitive remarks to an orphan about human relations, and a nurse recalling precise details about a past event without hesitation based solely on a date. These moments consistently felt over-the-top.
Final Verdict & Rating
In conclusion, “Mercy Killing” had a well-written script, but its presentation and execution were significantly flawed. It’s a good script let down by its execution.
Our rating, based on this opinion, is 2.25 out of 5. The film can be watched with family, though one flashback scene might cause slight discomfort.
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