18 Plus review: Director Arun D Jose’s rom-com criticises casteism in Kerala

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As the title suggests, 18 Plus: Journey of Love is a romantic comedy set in Vadakara, Kozhikode district.

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It deals with the love story between Akhil (Naslen) and Athira (Meenakshi) and the incidents that lead to their marriage.

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The film also speaks about how the Communist Party plays a key role in marrying off lovers, especially inter-caste and inter-religious couples.

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Safwan (Renju) and Anshid (Pattar) erupt a huge laughter inside the theatre. They really score well in some scenes.

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Meenakshi as Athira plays her part well, particularly in the climax. Mathew Thomas is good in the serious role.

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Nikhila Vimal appears in a key role as the district magistrate. Her frustration inside her cabin, when she struggles to make a decision in certain cases, is something new for the audience.

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18 Plus has songs and background music composed by Christo Xavier who does a good job. The editing by Chaman Chacko is decent.

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18 Plus: Journey of Love is a romantic comedy with some fine moments.

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