Sara's message is loud and clear with the right amount of frequency to shatter the glasses of conventional thoughts harboured by an average Indian patriarchal society. The much relevant message is enunciated in the director's flamboyant style with a handful of sweet, fun moments, but there are long phases where it becomes unheard, perhaps due to an evident, unrealistic infusion of theme-related ideas and a lack of depth in Sara's character development.
The prominent thing about the flick is the message that is conveyed and a much needed one at that. I was apprehensive about how the Malayalee audience would receive it, especially the older generations, who are bound by the chains of patriarchal traditions. I was surprised to see the overwhelming response that the flick, especially its message has been able to muster, at least in the social media. But I am sure that if I were to ask my grandparents, they will be dead against Sara and her decisions.
With respect to the flick though, it becomes clear that the theme of the flick was decided first, understanding the pulse of the people. What resulted in the execution is a relatively large infusion of the theme-related ideas onto the screen resulting in a lack of authenticity. The character of Sara too seemed to lack proper depth. Had it been written better and included the influences that Sara had while growing up prompting her to move away from the "normal", the flick could have been probably a lot better.
Even so, in the director's usual flamboyant style of execution with quite a few fun, sweet moments, Sara's is a good watch and its message should inspire women to break free from the shackles of patriarchy and its unwavering conventions.
The prominent thing about the flick is the message that is conveyed and a much needed one at that. I was apprehensive about how the Malayalee audience would receive it, especially the older generations, who are bound by the chains of patriarchal traditions. I was surprised to see the overwhelming response that the flick, especially its message has been able to muster, at least in the social media. But I am sure that if I were to ask my grandparents, they will be dead against Sara and her decisions.
With respect to the flick though, it becomes clear that the theme of the flick was decided first, understanding the pulse of the people. What resulted in the execution is a relatively large infusion of the theme-related ideas onto the screen resulting in a lack of authenticity. The character of Sara too seemed to lack proper depth. Had it been written better and included the influences that Sara had while growing up prompting her to move away from the "normal", the flick could have been probably a lot better.
Even so, in the director's usual flamboyant style of execution with quite a few fun, sweet moments, Sara's is a good watch and its message should inspire women to break free from the shackles of patriarchy and its unwavering conventions.