Walter

Walter Movie Synopsis: A cop, who sets out to solve the mysterious death of infants in Kumbakonam, realises that a few bigwigs are behind the crime.

Walter Movie Review: Like many Kollywood thrillers, Walter is a cat-and-mouse cop story between a sincere cop and a well-reputed person in the society. A few minutes into the film, Sibiraj , who plays the titular role as a cop, gets the mandatory, yet routine hero introduction scene when a protest turns violent in Kumbakonam. Later, he takes up the case of a couple who seeks his help to find their newborn baby. Walter suspects foul play when he come across similar cases, and sets out to investigate the crimes, accompanied by his subordinate (Charlie).

Meanwhile, the ego clash between Eswara Moorthy (Bava Chelladurai), a leading politician in the town, and Balu (Samuthirakani), who is considered to be his successor, intensifies. Their ego clash brings Balu’s friend Arjun (Natty), who is linked to the kids who have gone missing, into the picture. How Walter faces several odds in his attempt to nab a criminal syndicate forms the rest of the story.

The story looks fine on paper for a typical cop movie, but the insipid screenplay and lack of engaging moments make Walter a tiring outing. A medical thriller requires more pace and surprises at regular intervals. The execution, too, falters and apart from the performances of a few artistes, the film does not strike a chord with the audience. Sibiraj pulls off the role of a sturdy cop, but the dearth of a convincing antagonist is evident. The film, sadly, joins the list of movies which have a female lead just for the heck of it. Natty and Bava Chelladurai are okayish in their roles, while the characters of Samuthirakani and Riythvika are underwritten.