Here's the English translation of the Tamil film review:
Madras Matinee is a film centered on the real-life experiences of common people, capable of deeply touching audiences through its refined storytelling and natural character portrayals.
Kali Venkat, playing the lead role, makes the character 'Kannan' permanently etched in our minds through his natural acting. His entire family functions as the emotional core of the story.
Satyaraj, with his screen presence, creates a space for himself in an important role that carries the essence of the story. His performance serves as the foundation for the story's transformation.
Roshni Haripriyan excels as a daughter who doesn't abandon her father; Shelly Kishore, as the wife, conveys the subtle emotions required for the story.
Geetha Kailasam, mostly known for playing weeping mother roles on television, stands out here differently as a cheerful mother character rarely seen in cinema, bringing laughter and joy. Her arguments and care are particularly noteworthy.
Other supporting actors including Kishore, Archana, Sunil Sugatha, Sams, and Jangiri Madhumitha excel in their respective roles. Each one serves as a necessary image for the story.
Cinematographer Anand G.K. has captured the simple people's living environment and their natural habitats with great finesse. Every shot infuses the emotion of the scene.
Music director K.C. Balasarangan's songs and background score follow the screenplay's slow pace, providing an intimate experience for the heart.
Editor Sathishkumar Samushki brings the on-screen experience to life. Though there's slight sluggishness in editing at some places, the director's storytelling skill covers this up.
Director Karthikeyan Mani has carefully documented the lives of ordinary people, attempting to show their mere existence as an adventure itself. Modern and emotional storytelling is the main strength of this film.
Though the slowly moving screenplay is the film's drawback, the direction that makes us journey with the story and characters covers this shortcoming.
Overall, Madras 
Matinee is a film that beautifully tells the life experiences of simple people in a heart-touching manner.
