It's a lot more than the car....
Whenever I read a novel/ short story by R.K.Narayanan, I get amazed by the detailing of the most routine things in life. For instance, the old thatha who stands near the theru mukku as you go to work everyday. RKN would immediately jump into a story for this thatha & bring him to life. Honestly, his books have not been super engaging or 'cant resist finishing the book' types, at least for me. I've always taken time - it's like eating a chewy candy, sometimes they do drag & drudge along - but the experience remains with me for long. Watching Pannaiyaarum Padminiyum yesterday, I felt like I was reading a very simple & sweet story - told in the most straightforward manner, in no non-linear mode :) Just when you thought having twists around every corner is what works - here comes this marvel of a movie that is so simple (and I repeat this) & charming! There's such a vintage feeling about this movie that worked so beautifully for me. Yes, the pace is l