Sir Movie Review: An Education Drama on Prime Video?
The film ‘Sir,’ originally a Tamil production dubbed into Telugu, is now available for streaming on Prime Video. Clocking in at 2 hours and 17 minutes, this movie enters a genre already populated by films like ‘Super 30’ and Dhanush’s ‘Sir,’ all centered around the importance of education and providing schooling to children. Despite the familiar theme, this new ‘Sir’ attempts to offer a fresh perspective.
Plot Overview of Sir
The core narrative of ‘Sir’ revolves around a protagonist whose family, spanning generations from his grandfather to his father, have all been teachers. The hero is expected to follow in their footsteps. However, the plot thickens as certain individuals conspire to demolish the local school. The film aims to uncover the identities and motives of these antagonists, the development of a love story within this conflict, and the central problems surrounding education.
Positive Aspects: What Works
In terms of its strengths, ‘Sir’ offers commendable cinematography and effective color correction, which stand out. Additionally, a couple of love scenes in the first half are noted as positive elements. Regarding performances, the actress playing the heroine and the actor portraying her father deliver satisfactory portrayals. The scenes depicting the protagonist’s friends also contribute a somewhat passable element to the film.
Negative Aspects: Where it Falls Short
Conversely, ‘Sir’ suffers from several significant drawbacks. The storyline is described as an ‘ages-old story,’ lacking freshness. Despite its stated focus on education, the film predominantly explores other subplots, sidelining its central theme. A particular superstition featured in the movie, perhaps believable in the 1980s, now comes across as rather silly and difficult for contemporary audiences to accept. The narrative also lacks a proper flow, beginning in one direction only to veer off course without clear purpose. The excessive duration dedicated to the love story is questioned, as it seems unnecessarily prolonged. Dialogues, such as ‘A master’s son should not make mistakes and should not even be present where mistakes occur,’ are highlighted for their questionable logic and potential issues arising from the Telugu dubbing. The songs also feel uninspired, resembling tracks sung by dubbing artists rather than professional playback singers during the dubbing phase.
Final Verdict on Sir Movie
Ultimately, ‘Sir’ is described as an an ordinary retelling of a known story, with action sequences featuring only a handful of junior artists and silly flashback songs reminiscent of the 1950s, all contributing to a boring experience. The reviewer notes that while many films deliver a strong message about education, ‘Sir’ fails to properly highlight this core theme. Moreover, the remaining elements of the film are deemed an un-impressive drama. The movie can be watched with family, as it contains no objectionable content, but it is ultimately a disappointing film.
Reviewer’s Rating
The reviewer provides a personal rating of 2.25 out of 5 for ‘Sir.’
