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Ginna Movie Review

Article by Nanda Gopal Published by GulteDesk --> Published on: 11:55 am, 21 October 2022 | Updated on 11:54 pm, 13 December 2022

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Cast - Vishnu Manchu, Payal Rajput, Sunny Leone, Vennela Kishore

Director - Eeshaan Suryaah

Producer - Vishnu Manchu

Banner - AVA Entertainment

Music - Anup Rubens

Vishnu Manchu hasn’t had a success since Denikaina Ready. The Dhee actor teams up with Kona Venkat for a comic caper ‘Ginna’ helmed by debutante Eeshaan Suryaah. Will Vishnu score success with the film and break the jinx. Without further due, let’s check out.

Plot: Gali Nageswara Rao alias Ginna (Vishnu) runs a tenthouse that runs into losses since it’s jinxed. Ginna has to repay his debts to avoid marrying the lender’s sister. He is in love with childhood friend Swathi (Payal Rajput). Return of their other childhood friend Renuka (Sunny Leone) from the US changes the equations. Who’s Renuka and what’s her motto? Will Ginna marry Renuka or Swathi?

Performances

Vishnu Manchu as Ginna delivers what is expected from him. It is a tailor-made role for Vishnu who does act with ease. He shines in the comic scenes. His combination scenes with Payal and Sunny are good. Romantic scenes are also enticing. Payal is good as village belle Swathi. She has good screen presence, but her role has limited scope to do fireworks. Sunny takes the centrestage as the film revolves around her character. She does justice for her role. Comedian Saddam Hussein as Pandu evokes laughs. He is good as the hero’s friend. Vennela Kishore and Chammak Chandra’s comedy also worked. Divi Vadthya is the surprise element in the film. Comedian Sunil is seen in a blink-and-miss cameo. Sathyam Rajesh is also confined to a brief role. The film has a slew of actors including Raghubabu, Naresh, Suresh, Gautam Raju, Annapurnamma. 

Technicalities

Story and screenplay of Ginna has the scope to work well with the masses. It is indeed formulaic but it very much serves the purpose. The commercial aspects and out-and-out humour. First-time director Suryaah did his job well. Nowhere in the film did it look like a first-time directorial. Anup Rubens music elevates the scenes. Songs are good with a nice dose of glamour. They are placed well. The run-time is short and doesn’t bore the viewers. 

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Some Portions In Second-Half

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Comedy is Vishnu’s forte. He has delivered Dhee and Denikaina Ready in the past. After a longtime, he finally got into what he is good at. He doesn’t disappoint. Thanks to the story and screenplay which did the magic. The treatment is hilarious without deviating from the story. The comedy elements have worked well. Dialogues are well-written and youth centric. They tickle the funnybones of audiences. 

The story of Ginna is set in Rangampet village near Tirupati. It goes on a familiar path, but it takes off well. The initial scenes are refreshing. It establishes the characters and the atmosphere preparing us for what the film is going to be. But it is the pre-interval twist that totally changes the course of the film. It sustains the curiosity over the film well. Screenplay of the film penned by Mohan Babu has indeed worked for Ginna.

Plot-wise, Ginna has close resemblance with Chandramukhi. But the horror element from Chandramukhi is replaced with the crime thriller giving a psychological trauma spin. It was a smart move and it worked in Ginna’s favour. The treatment of the film is what turned totally in the film’s flavour. The early second-half has some routine portions, but they are overshadowed by the following scenes that dive into the story. Barring some predictable scenes, Ginna has its moments that appeal. Songs are good. Friendship song sung by Vishnu’s daughters Ariaana and Viviana is emotionally touching.

Go without any expectations, the film will surely surprise you and entertain you. Vishnu is back to the form and he breaks the jinx with Ginna. It’s a time-pass entertainer.

Verdict:  Timepass Entertainer 

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Manchu Vishnu after a long hibernation is coming to treat movie lovers with a hilarious horror entertainer Ginna. He is romancing Sunny Leone and Payal Rajput in the film directed by Eeshan Suryaa. Ginna will be screened on OTT once its finishes its theatrical run. Let us find out whether Manchu Vishnu is successful in his attempts to entertain movie lovers.

Story Review

Ginna's story is all about a youngster Ginna and how he overcomes his problems in his personal and professional life. Gali Nageswara Rao aka Ginna (Manchu Vishnu) runs a tent house in his village and he has a dream of becoming the Village President. But his debts prevent him from doing so. How Ginna manages to come out of the problems, and how it affects his relations with his childhood friends Swathi (Payal Rajput), Swathi (Sunny Leone), Vennela Kishore (Mysore Babji), and what role does Village President Tippeswara Rao (Raghu Babu), Veerasawy (Naresh), Rakesh Master (Chammak Chandra) form the crux of the story.

Artists, Technicians Review

Story of Ginna provided by Kona Venkat though routine is high on humor. Director Eeshan Suryaah did full justice to the story with his screenplay and direction. The narration starts on a predictable note and goes in a slow manner. After a few romantic and hilarious scenes, the first half ends with an interesting interval twist which viewers never expect. The second half picks up the pace and with hilarious and horror elements, interest levels increases among viewers. But into the pre-climax and climax, everything turns out to be routine.

Manchu Vishnu delighted all his fans by appearing on the screen after a long time. He worked hard and performed extremely well. He did full justice to his role and showed the right kind of expression and emotions. He excelled in romantic scenes and enacted high-octane stunts with ease. His dialogue delivery is good. His chemistry between Payal Rajput and Sunny Leone attracts the masses.

Sunny Leone turned redhot on the screen. She set the screens on fire with her glamor treat. Apart from it, the surprise element associated with her role drives viewers crazy. Payal Rajput performed a traditional role and she did a good job. Payal Rajput toned down her glamor treat compared to Sunny Leone.

Vennela Kishore and Chammak Chandra created a laughing riot with their scenes on the screen. Naresh, Sunil, Suresh, Raghu Babu, and Annapurna did full justice to their roles. Dialogues penned by Bhanu and Nandu are good. Music of Anup Rubens is ok and songs give a full treat to the masses. But at times they acted as speed breakers. Anup Rubens' background music is good. Chota K Naidu showcased the rural and village atmosphere to perfection. The editing of Chota K Prasad could have been better especially in the first half and for some parts in the second half. Production values are good.

• Manchu Vishnu
• Sunny Leone's glamor
• Interval twist
• Few hilarious scenes

Disadvantages

• Routine narration

Rating Analysis

Manchu Vishnu who reeled under a string of flops has taken a long break before deciding to make his comeback with Ginna. The film's unique title attracted the attention of all. The makers timed the film's release in such a way on Diwali eve to entertain the masses. Kona Venkat and his team penned hilarious dialogues and with the film loaded with mass commercial elements, they ticked all the right boxes. But the slow pace, routine story undid their good work. But Eshaan Suryaah balanced it with the thrilling twits and the glamor treat doled out by Sunny Leone makes up for everything. Altogether Ginna is a mass entertainer with interesting twists. Considering all these elements, Cinejosh goes with a 2.75 rating for Ginna.

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“Ginna,” a 2022 Indian Telugu-language horror comedy, emerged as a captivating cinematic venture under the astute direction of Eeshaan Suryaah, woven together by the creative prowess of writers G. Nageswara Reddy and Kona Venkat. This supernatural rollercoaster is a collaborative triumph, with Mohan Babu steering production alongside AVA Entertainment and 24 Frames Factory, culminating in a film that resonated deeply with audiences.

The ensemble cast, featuring Vishnu Manchu, Payal Rajput, Sunny Leone, Vennela Kishore, and Raghu Babu, brought their collective talent to the forefront, infusing life into a storyline that deftly wove horror and comedy. Anup Rubens’s hauntingly immersive score further enriched the movie’s atmospheric narrative, setting the stage for an engaging and thrilling experience.

The cinematic journey of “Ginna” commenced its visual narrative canvas in April 2022, gradually crafting its tale under wraps until the title was unveiled in June of the same year. Initially slated for release on October 5, unforeseen challenges in the post-production phase led to a delay in its unveiling, finally gracing the screens on October 21. Despite this delay, the film was met with fervent anticipation and, upon its release, elicited an overwhelmingly positive response.

Audiences and critics alike were captivated by the film’s adept fusion of horror and comedy, seamlessly blending the two genres into a compelling storyline. The performances of the cast elevated the narrative, each actor bringing their unique charisma to the characters they portrayed, thereby creating an immersive experience for viewers.

“Ginna” struck a chord with its audiences, resonating through its inventive storytelling, impeccable performances, and the intricate balance of suspense and humor. Its delayed arrival did not dampen its impact; instead, it intensified the anticipation, resulting in a release that was met with enthusiastic praise.

The film received acclaim for its innovative concept, gripping storyline, and commendable performances, solidifying its place as a notable addition to the vibrant landscape of Indian Telugu cinema. “Ginna” stands tall as a testament to the collaborative efforts of its creators, leaving an indelible mark in the realm of horror comedies and earning its accolades as a memorable cinematic experience.

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123telugu.com Rating : 3/5

Starring: Vishnu Manchu, Sunny Leone, Paayal Rajput

Director: Suryaah

Producers: Vishnu Manchu

Music Director : Anup Rubens

Cinematography : Chota K Naidu

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Ginna is a film that Vishnu Manchu has pinned a lot of hopes on. The film has hit the screens today after a huge round of promotions. Let’s see how it is.

The film is set in a small village in Chittoor district. Ginna(Vishnu Manchu) is a tent house owner who has huge debts. In comes Renuka(Sunny Leone) his childhood friend back to India. She is filthy rich and wants to marry Ginna. But Ginna loves Swathi(Payal Rajput). So, he makes a plan with his friends to cheat Renuka in the name of love and loot her money. Will he succeed or not forms the rest of the story.

Plus Points:

After a long time, we get to see Vishnu in a fun role. When it comes to comedy, Vishnu is a pro and does a superb job in this film. He has worked so hard on the film and that is visible in his dances and fights which are amazing. Especially Vishnu’s dances are the best.

Sunny Leone gets a meaty part and she does well. The entire story is based on her and it is the best of her career so far. Payal Rajput looks cute as the village belle and does well in the film. Senior actors Naresh and Suresh are decent in their roles.

Ginna is high on comedy and Chammak Chandra is the highlight of the film and aces the fun character quite well. His fun interactions with Sunny Leone have been designed so well. Vennela Kishore is also superb in his role and lifts the second half.

Writer Kona Venkat and team have made sure that the film is filled with good elements. The songs are well executed, fun, glamor and thrills in the second half are interesting. All this does not make the audience bored and there is a free flow of scenes.

Minus Points:

The film starts on a slow note and takes time to enter the main plot. Though the proceedings are filled with comedy, the main focus on the twist is established only at the break point.

Sunny Leone’s character should have been enhanced more in the first half to give more edge to the film. The climax twist reveal and the key point is rushed on to the audience. A more emotional angle in Sunny’s character would have made matters even better.

Technical Aspects:

Anup Rubens has composed the music and it is impressive. The choreography is amazing and so was the production design. The village visuals and the backdrop has been nicely showcased by Chota K Naidu. Dialogues are funny especially those written for Kishore and Chammak Chandra.

Coming to the director Suryaah, he has done a decent job with the film. Though there is nothing novel he showcases, the manner in which songs, fights, and comedy is composed without boring the audience is the best part. When you think, comedy is getting boring a twist comes in and credit should go to the director.

On the whole, Ginna is a fun thriller which is packed with neat comedy and passable thrills. When compared to Vishnu’s previous films it is a lot better. The film starts on a slow note and is a bit lengthy. But the well packed entertainment at regular intervals keeps the audience engaged and makes up for decent watch this holiday weekend.

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Movie: Ginna Rating: 2.25/5 Banner: Ava Entertainment and 24 Frames Factory Cast: Vishnu Manchu, Sunny Leone, Payal Rajput, Chammak Chandra, Naresh, Vennela Kishore, Sunil, Satyam Rajesh, Raghu Babu, and others  Story-creative producer: Kona Venkat Music: Anup Rubens Cinematography: Chota K Naidu Editor: Chota K Prasad Producers: Vishnu Manchu Directed by: Suryaah Release Date: October 21, 2022

Manchu Vishnu aggressively marketed "Ginna." He even stated that he has decided to only do comedies in the future. He was certain that "Ginna" would provide him with much-needed success.

Let's see if his words are true.

Story: Ginna owns a Tent house in the village of Rangampet. He is struggling financially and has a lot of debt to pay off. Renuka (Sunny Leone), a beautiful and wealthy woman, returns from the United States to this village in search of her estranged uncle (Naresh). Renuka is a mute girl.

Ginna and his girlfriend (Payal Rajput) devise a scheme to steal money from Renuka and pay off his debts. Renuka, much to their surprise, offers to lend Ginna money and reveals that her sole reason for visiting this village is to marry Ginna.

Who exactly is Renuka, and what is her secret? 

Artistes’ Performances: Manchu Vishnu has played a fun character. Aside from the standard songs and fights, he delegates more work to other actors. Sunny Leone plays a girl who has a medical problem. She is a glamorous psychopath. She plays her part well. 

Payal Rajput has little to do. Chammak Chandra and Vennela Kishore act their roles as usual. Sunil makes an appearance in one scene. Naresh is fine.

Technical Excellence: Even though the film is mostly set in a village and some part in a resort, senior cameraman Chota K Naidu ensures that the visuals are grand. Songs by Anup Rubens are adequate. Dialogues are acceptable.

Highlights: A couple of entertaining parts Sunny Leone’s scenes

Drawback: Formulaic plot Outdated humor Predictable narration

Analysis In his career, Manchu Vishnu has had success with comedies (Kona Venkat and G Nageswara Reddy wrote "Dhee" and "Doosukeltha," for example). Following a string of failures, Manchu Vishnu hired writer Kona Venkat to pen the story for him, and "Ginna" happened. Kona Venkat wrote the screenplay in his regular format as in the horror comedy “Geetanjali”. The only difference is, there is no horror or ghost element in “Ginna”. 

The movie begins and ends similarly to Allari Naresh's comedies. The first half of the film focuses on Ginna's tent house problems, his romance with his girlfriend, Raghu Babu's challenges, and so on. When Sunny Leone arrives in the village, the plot twists. Then we get some cheap comedy from Chammak Chandra, who is hired to translate Sunny Leone's mute expressions. He passes lewd remarks at Sunny Leone.

Following lengthy comedy episodes, the ghost begins her act and a flashback occurs, as seen in "Geetanjali." Similarly, after the comedy segment concludes, Sunny Leone begins to murder people. The filmmakers attempted to bring laughs with Chammak Chandra's fears for being a witness to her murderous act. We don't see any spirits, unlike in "Geetanjali." 

Aside from a few comedic moments, the film's narrative is outdated. Suryaa, the new director, lacks the ability to give the clichéd story a modern twist. He directed the film in the style of G Nageswara Reddy.

Even the dialogues lack newness. Sample: “Ginna Ante Poyyi Meeda Karige Venna Kaadura Load Chesina Gun”. 

While Vishnu’s attempt to move to comedies is laudable, he should have invested money and time for new writers who come up with fresh ideas. It’s time he should reinvent himself. 

On the whole, “Ginna” is a clichéd comedy with few redeeming factors. 

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Movie Review:   Ginna

Director:  Suryaah

Producer:  Vishnu Manchu

Music:   Anup Rubens

Starring:  Vishnu Manchu, Sunny Leone, Payal Rajput

Release date:  21st  October 2022

Rating:   2.75/5

Ginna Movie Review :   Vishnu Manchu , Sunny Leone, Payal Rajput starrer Ginna helmed by Suryaah has finally arrived at the theaters today. Let’s see the story of Ginna.

 Story:  Ginna (Vishnu Manchu) is a tent house owner. He  is in debt but thinks of doing something to clear those debts. He  is in love with Swathi (Payal Rajput).  Meanwhile, Renuka (Sunny Leone)  who is his childhood friend, comes to  India  from America. She has property and money.  So, he makes a plan with his friends to cheat Renuka in the name of love and loot her money. Will he succeed? Will Ginna pay off his debts?  To get these answers, one should watch the movie on silver screen.

 Plus Points:

·         Vishnu Manchu and Vennela kishore performance

·         Comedy and thrill

·         Twists

Minus Points:

·         Editing

·         Songs

·         Old plot, nothing new in story

 Performance:  Manchu Vishnu worked hard in every way for this film. He not only gives his best performance but also makes everyone laugh with his comedy.  His dance, fights, and dialogues are good. Sunny Leone impresses the audience with her acting in this film. She in the role of Renuka is the highlight of the movie. The entire story is based on her. Payal Rajput looks cute as the village belle. It must be said that Payal Rajput has given a good performance in this film and  she is a plus for the film. Senior actors Naresh and Suresh are fine in their roles. The comedy timing of Chammak Chandra, Vennela Kishore is very impressive. Sunil, Raghubabu, Satyam Rajesh, Suresh and Bhadram act well in their role.

Technical:  Coming on the work of director Suryaah, he  impresses the audience with this film Ginna. Anup Rubens’ music and background music are a plus for the movie. The songs in the movie are good. The production values are good. Chota K Naidu’s cinematography is impressive. The editing could have been better.

Analysis:  The movie Ginna  has thrilling elements,  and those who love comedy entertainers can watch this film once.  Although the first half of Ginna is a bit slow, the second half entertains the audience with more speed.  The twist that comes before the interval, and in the middle of the second half has taken the movie to another level.

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Ginna: Release Date, Trailer, Songs, Cast

• Release Date 21 October 2022
• Language Telugu
• Dubbed In Hindi, Tamil, Malayalam
• Genre Action, Comedy, Romance
• Duration 2h 16min
• Cast Vishnu Manchu, Payal Rajput, Sunny Leone, Vennela Kishore, Umesh Kaushik, Satyam Rajesh, Raghu Babu, Suresh, V.K. Naresh, Bhadram, Chammak Chandra
• Director Eeshaan Suryaah
• Writer Kona Venkat
• Cinematography Chota K. Naidu
• Music Anoop Rubens
• Producer Mohan Babu
• Production 24 Frames Factory, AVA Entertainment
• Certificate U/A

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Set against the backdrop of a small town, the story is about Ginna (Vishnu Manchu), a daring man who runs a tent house for his livelihood. Things take a turn when a girl named Renuka (Sunny Leone) enters his life.

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Ginna movie review - okay comedy, horrible thrills.

'Ginna', produced by AVA Entertainment and 24 Frames Factory, was released in theatres today (Oct 21). It is presented by Mohan Babu.

The story is set in a Seema town where G Nageshwar Rao, shortly termed Ginna, is into wedding logistics. He is neck-deep in debt, and his life revolves around his girlfriend Swathi (Paayal Rajput). There comes a point when he has to clear off a loan at the earliest. This is when his childhood friend Renuka (Sunny Leone) steps into the village with an agenda. Soon, scary and eerie incidents start unfolding. Some individuals are petrified, while the bad guys start getting killed. What is the mystery all about?

Performances

Manchu Vishnu dodges the bullet by not doing heavy-duty scenes. He tries to bring back his light-hearted persona to the big screen. But his comedy should have been way better. Payal Rajput 's glamour quotient doesn't help. Sunny Leone is shockingly lackluster. It is as if an over-aged actor has been cast.

Chammak Chandra's comedy is rarely funny, whereas Vennela Kishore is consistently hilarious. He is the one comedian who lifts the spirits to an extent. VK Naresh doesn't have much to do, while Raghu Babu is boring. Divi Vadthya has an extended cameo. Satyam Rajesh and others are forgettable.

Anup Rubens' BGM is okayish. 'Jaru Mitayana' is an enjoyable dance number, while 'Golisoda' is enjoyable. Chota K Naidu 's cinematography is dull. Chota K Prasad's sloppy editing drags down the film further.

Kona Venkat has not only written the film's story and screenplay but is also its creative producer. If you watch Anushka Shetty's 'Nishabdham' and 'Ginna' in quick succession, you will draw some similarities between the two films. We won't say anything more, as it would be a spoiler.

While the storyline of 'Ginna' demands a thrilling screenplay (this is not to say a thriller shouldn't be primarily made as a comedy entertainer), its sensibilities are stuck in a time warp. The big reveal that comes in the second half doesn't satisfy you. Both emotionally and atmospherically, 'Ginna' is off the mark.

After a nearly vacuous first hour, the second hour threatens to go from bad to worse. But Vennela Kishore uplifts the situational humour with his characteristic timing. He is a treat to watch alongside Chammak Chandra.

This film criminally miscasts Sunny Leone but that's not its biggest flaw. After keeping the viewer waiting for 90 minutes, it doesn't offer any pay-off worthy of being written about. The screenplay written around the village presidential election is outdated in toto. The fights test your patience, while the scenes meant to throw up horror effects are lazy.

The climax seems to have been shot with no awareness of the production values that today's viewer expects.

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Obsolete sensibilities, emotional emptiness and largely unfunny comedy fail 'Ginna'. Vennela Kishore is its only saving grace.

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Telugu , Malayalam | 2 hr 13 min | Release Date Oct 20, 2022

Ginna : Release Date, Trailer, Cast & Songs

Title	Ginna
Release status	Released (OTT Release)
Release date	Oct 20, 2022
Language	Telugu, Malayalam
Genre	Comedy, Action, Drama, Suspense and Thriller
Actors	Annapoorna, Vishnu Manchu, Suresh, Payal Rajput, Sunny Leone, Vennela Kishore, Satyam Rajesh, Sunil Varma, Bhadram, Raghu Babu, Naresh, Chammak Chandra
Director	Eeshaan Surya, Suryaah
Digit binge rating	4.5
Streaming on	Prime Video
Duration	2 hr 13 min

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Ginna movie is a horror comedy movie. It is set in the backdrop of a small town where there are four childhood friends who are ...Read More led by Ginna who runs a tent house for his livelihood called Ginna Tent House. Set in Rangampet village, he holds a poor reputation and is considered useless by everyone in his village. He owes a lot of money to people and wonders how to repay them. As the story progresses, the comedy assumes a new form as enters a mysterious character, a girl who changes the course of things. Ginna is a comedy-drama thriller which has an exciting story. The movie has some heart-touching scenes as well as romantic elements. Will Ginna reach his goal in the game of love and friendship? Will he be able to earn the money to survive and repay his creditors? And Who is the mysterious stranger? Watch the horror comedy movie to find out more.

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The voices of punk rock, at least in its British iteration, could be divided into four categories: The Sneer (Johnny Rotten), The Mewl (Howard Devoto, Pete Shelley), The Harangue ( Joe Strummer ) … and then there was The Bellow. The female bellow, to be precise, of Poly Styrene , born Marion Joan Elliott-Said, whose band, X-Ray Spex, threw down like nobody had before—or has since—with the debut single “Oh Bondage Up Yours!” 

The song wasn’t a kink-shaming anthem. The opening lines are “Some people think little girls should be seen and not heard/But I think ‘oh bondage, up yours!’” Followed by a tumult of blaring sax, grinding guitar, and the usual kit-thrown-down-the-staircase drums. Each X-Ray Spex single that followed—song titles included “I Am A Poseur,” “ Identity ” (“is the crisis can’t you see!”), “The Day The World Turned Day-Glo”—felt like an urgent bulletin from the UK division of Youth In Revolt, and Poly Styrene, a woman of color with braces on her teeth and often dressed in boxy, neon-colored vinyl, was the ultimate labor leader for punk rock misfit toys. She, and her band, were continuously exhilarating. For about a year and a half. Which was arguably part of the point. But … 

The voice that kicks off this documentary is not a bellow but a soft one. It’s the voice of the movie’s co-director Celeste Bell , the daughter of Poly Styrene. Born in 1981, soon after the end of the clamorous madness of the punk movement, Bell hardly had a serene upbringing. Was Poly a good mother? Celeste answers the question by imagining how Poly herself—the singer died in 2011, only 53 years old, of cancer—might have responded: “A good mum? How banal. How mundane.”

Bell is a presence throughout the movie, seated in lotus position in front of a seamless white background, addressing the camera directly. This is not a banal or mundane fake-objective music history doc: it’s an almost real-time chronicle of a daughter coming to grips with a mother’s legacy. 

Which isn’t to say it doesn’t give an account of the time and the movement. The film is frank in addressing the sexism that Poly endured in the circle of the Sex Pistols, and the racism she dealt with everywhere else. It highlights fellow female voices like Pauline Black, Vivian Goldman, and Styrene’s early bandmate Lora Logic , who left the band—not entirely amicably—after “Oh Bondage” and reconnected with Styrene years later at a Hare Krishna ashram in India. 

Yes—after a residency at New York’s CBGB, Styrene saw a U.F.O. that advised her to “give up the electric and plastic way of life.” She changed her residence, her lifestyle, and her music. Her daughter eventually balked. The estrangement lasted years. 

Beset by mental health issues, Styrene was “sectioned” in a hospital where she was misdiagnosed as schizophrenic; she in fact had a bipolar disorder. Her pain was passed down to Celeste. “She pushed me down the stairs once, and I never let her forget it. She wasn’t in her right mind of course. But I blamed her for ever bringing me into the world.” This restless film is hardly content to present a portrait of an icon, instead insisting, with compassion and clear eyes, that icons are all too human too.

Playing tonight, February 2nd, for one night only in theaters; available on digital platforms on February 4th. 

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Glenn Kenny was the chief film critic of Premiere magazine for almost half of its existence. He has written for a host of other publications and resides in Brooklyn. Read his answers to our Movie Love Questionnaire here .

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