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I'm Game review: 6.6/10, Good Watch

Malayalam · Mollywood · Released 03 Sep 2026

ReviewHub score: 6.6/10 · Verdict: Good Watch — based on 12 YouTube reviews (8 positive, 4 mixed, 0 negative).

Dulquer Salmaan spends the movie fighting his own possessed hand - reviewers say the hand puts up a better fight than the overlong flashback explaining how it got that way.

Story

A fearless gambler who trusts luck more than life gets caught in a series of crazy and unexpected events that turn his world upside down. What follows is a thrilling ride filled with fun, surprises, action, and unforgettable moments.

What works

  • Dulquer Salmaan's performance is near-universally praised as a genuine career highlight - a physically demanding role built around fighting his own possessed hand, repeatedly called some of his best work
  • The first half is consistently praised as fresh, stylish, and genuinely engaging - a near-unanimous view across reviews, even ones otherwise critical of the back half
  • Strong technical craft throughout - cinematography, editing, and especially Jakes Bejoy's background score are repeatedly singled out as elevating the film
  • A genuinely novel concept for Malayalam cinema - a fantasy thriller built around a transplanted hand with a mind of its own, tied into a cricket-betting conspiracy, repeatedly called something never attempted at this scale before

What doesn't

  • The second half is overwhelmingly flagged as a significant drop from the first - repeatedly called predictable, draggy, and tonally disconnected from the sharp, stylish opening
  • The nearly 3-hour runtime draws consistent criticism, largely blamed on an overlong flashback dedicated to Antony Varghese's cricketer backstory that multiple reviewers say should have been trimmed
  • The cricket-and-betting emotional payoff repeatedly fails to land as intended versus what the trailer promised, leaving Antony Varghese's arc feeling disconnected from the main plot for long stretches
  • Visibly inconsistent VFX is called out in several specific sequences - car crashes, stadium shots, and green-screen work - undercutting an otherwise polished production

What each reviewer said

  • Aswanth Kok (Malayalam) — Good Watch, 6.5/10
    “A detailed technical breakdown praising Dulquer Salmaan's demanding physical performance (literally fighting himself on screen) and top-tier cinematography, editing, and music, while noting Antony Varghese's extended cricketer flashback runs long and pulls focus from the main plot in the back half. Bottom line: A genuinely well-crafted comeback let down by an overstuffed second half.” Watch the review on YouTube
  • POP Premiere (Malayalam) — Good Watch, 6.5/10
    “A group-reaction piece calling the first half a clear comeback hit with genuinely surprising action, while several voices flag the second half's emotional cricket-betting payoff as underwhelming against what the trailer promised. Bottom line: A strong first half that most agree the back half doesn't fully sustain.” Watch the review on YouTube
  • Unni Vlogs Cinephile (Malayalam) — Good Watch, 7/10
    “An unusually detailed, balanced critique praising Dulquer and Mysskin's performances, Jakes Bejoy's score, and the editing, while specifically criticizing the film's reliance on violence against women as an outdated emotional device and flagging inconsistent VFX in a few key sequences. Bottom line: A genuinely engaging watch, several specific missteps aside.” Watch the review on YouTube
  • Simple Logic Media (Malayalam) — Good Watch, 7.5/10
    “An enthusiastic first-half reaction praising the fresh concept, Dulquer's commitment to a genuinely challenging role, and Jakes Bejoy's score, explicitly withholding final judgment until the second half plays out. Bottom line: A striking, high-energy opening that has the reviewer fully on board.” Watch the review on YouTube
  • Tamil Talkies (Tamil) — One-Time Watch, 5/10
    “A plot-heavy breakdown crediting the car chases, stunt work, and Dulquer's solo fight choreography as technically strong, but calling the overall story and character writing generic - 'a typical masala movie.' Bottom line: Technically polished, but nothing new underneath the fantasy hook.” Watch the review on YouTube
  • Poolachokka (Telugu) — One-Time Watch, 5.5/10
    “A candid take praising a genuinely stylish, high first half and Dulquer's performance, but calling the back half 'unbearably lengthy' due to a dragging flashback, scored 2.41 out of the reviewer's own 4.51-tomato scale. Bottom line: A great-looking concept that tests your patience by the finish.” Watch the review on YouTube
  • Secret Agent (Malayalam) — One-Time Watch, 5.5/10
    “A blunt 'average film' take that unusually prefers the second half's cricket-and-betting drama over a song-heavy first half, praising Antony Varghese and Mysskin's performances while calling some VFX shabby. Bottom line: 'A one-time watch' for Dulquer's swagger, not a must-see.” Watch the review on YouTube
  • CHENNAI TIME (Tamil) — Good Watch, 7.5/10
    “An enthusiastic take calling the twist and a 20-minute climax genuine highlights, with consistent praise for Dulquer's performance and the background score. Bottom line: A film that delivers fully on its own unique terms.” Watch the review on YouTube
  • POP Premiere (Malayalam) — Good Watch, 6.5/10
    “Another group-reaction piece split on the second half - most call the first half's fantasy energy a genuine high, while repeatedly flagging that Antony Varghese's cricket-revenge arc and a lengthy flashback don't land as intended. Bottom line: 'A deserved comeback,' predictable second half aside.” Watch the review on YouTube
  • Mahidhar Vibes (Telugu) — Must Watch, 8/10
    “An enthusiastic take praising the screenplay, execution, and especially Jakes Bejoy's score as genuinely elevating the film, explicitly rating it 4 out of 5 despite noting the second half turns somewhat predictable. Bottom line: 'A win' - a proper commercial entertainer that delivers.” Watch the review on YouTube
  • SIDHUTV NEWS (Telugu) — Good Watch, 7.5/10
    “A brief but enthusiastic take comparing the film favorably to Lucky Bhaskar and Sita Ramam, praising the screenplay and story selection as genuinely superb. Bottom line: Calls it a blockbuster in the same breath as some of the year's biggest hits.” Watch the review on YouTube
  • Thi Cinemas (Tamil) — One-Time Watch, 6/10
    “A group-reaction piece with a recurring theme: a genuinely strong, fast-paced first half undercut by a second half that 'falls into a template,' with the cricket-gambling angle underexplored in favour of more generic fight scenes. Bottom line: Repeatedly summed up as 'average, one-time watchable' despite Dulquer's committed performance.” Watch the review on YouTube

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