Oh Sukumari: A Review of a Missed Opportunity
In the realm of cinema, where stories are woven with threads of creativity and emotion, it's rare to encounter a film that leaves a sense of disappointment. Oh Sukumari, a romantic comedy, is one such instance. With a premise that could have been intriguing, the movie falls flat, leaving viewers with a sense of 'Oh Sukumari, so irritating!'.
The story revolves around Daamini (Aishwarya Rajesh), a young woman with an unusual condition that causes electric shocks to anyone who touches her. This unique trait, instead of being a source of intrigue, is revealed in the trailer, leaving little room for surprise. The director, Bharat Dharshan, seems to have struggled to justify the film's premise, resulting in a silly screenplay.
The first half of the movie is filled with forced comedy, taking an eternity to reach its conflict point. The twist, when it arrives, does create some interest, but the subsequent scenes are a mess. The director attempts to weave in family drama and explore the husband-wife relationship in the second half, but the execution is dull and boring. The attempt to narrate multiple tracks falls flat, with none of them making much sense.
The cast, including Thiruveer and Aishwarya Rajesh, seems to have been aware of the film's direction during the shoot, resulting in a lack of interest in several scenes. Aishwarya Rajesh, the heart and soul of the film, overdoes her mannerisms and slang, irritating the audience. The character arcs of the lead pair are uneven, with Thiruveer being forced to go with the flow in a female-centric story.
The technical aspects of the film are not up to par. The production values are not great, with the camerawork being good but the production design lacking. The music by Bharath Manchiraju is ordinary, with none of the songs impressing. The background score, however, is decent.
The writing is weak, and the screenplay is even worse. There are no standout moments in the script, and the basic commercial format feels old. The lyrics, dialogues, and thrill factor are ordinary, with the film failing to entertain on almost every level. The lack of interest from the cast is evident, and the film ends up as a lethargic watch.
In my opinion, Oh Sukumari is a missed opportunity. The central idea of the female lead's condition could have been intriguing, but the director failed to justify it with good writing and ample comedy. The film's execution is silly, and the screenplay is dull, leaving viewers with a sense of irritation. Perhaps, the director should have taken a step back and thought about the broader implications of the story, instead of focusing on the surface-level elements.
One thing that immediately stands out is the film's inability to engage the audience. The trailer, neatly cut, seems to have set the tone for the entire film, leaving little room for surprise. The lack of interest from the cast is evident, and the character arcs are uneven, with Aishwarya Rajesh overdoing her mannerisms. The film's logic goes for a toss in several scenes, leaving the audience wondering why the film was not panned at the scripting stage.
In conclusion, Oh Sukumari is a film that leaves a sense of disappointment. The story, with its unique premise, could have been intriguing, but the execution falls flat. The director, Bharat Dharshan, should have taken a step back and thought about the broader implications of the story, instead of focusing on the surface-level elements. The film is a lethargic watch, leaving viewers with a sense of 'Oh Sukumari, so irritating!'
