Movie Name : Big Girls Don’t Cry
Release Date : March 14 on Prime Video.
Piktalk.com Rating : 3/5
Cast: Pooja Bhatt, Zoya Hussain, Avantika Vandanapu , Lovleen Misra, Mukul Chadda, Raima Sen, Dalai, Tenzin Lhakyila
Director: Nitya Mehra, Karan Kapadia, Kopal Naithani and Sudhanshu Saria
Story :
“Big Girls Don’t Cry” follows six girls—Roohi (Aneet Padda) , JC (Lhakyila), Ludo (Avantika Vandanapu) , Pluggy(Dalai) , Kavya (Vidushi ), and Noor (Afrah Sayed) —at Vandana Valley Girls School in Ooty. Their friendship gets tested when a boy causes trouble between Roohi and JC. Pluggy struggles with being clumsy and dreaming about love. Noor is focused on her goals, while Ludo feels confused about who she is. Kavya, on scholarship, tries to fit in with the popular group. The show talks about friendship, identity, and growing up.
Positive Elements :
“Big Girls Don’t Cry” is great because it has a bunch of different people in it who act really well. They talk about things like friends, figuring out who you are, and girls being strong. Even though it gets a bit slow sometimes, it still tells you that it’s okay to be yourself and stand up for what you believe in. Watching it feels like hanging out with friends and sharing stories about growing up. It shows that life can be tough, but we can get through it together.
Negative Elements :
“Big Girls Don’t Cry” has some issues that make it not as good as it could be. Sometimes it feels like it’s moving too fast or too slow, and it tries to talk about too many things all at once. This can make it confusing and hard to follow. Also, some of the characters don’t feel like real people because they’re not developed enough. Overall, it doesn’t leave a big impression or make you think deeply like it wants to.
Technical Aspects :
“Big Girls Don’t Cry” relies on camera work to capture scenes and editing to piece them together smoothly. Sound design adds voices, music, and effects for realism. Sets and costumes are carefully chosen to create believable environments. Visual effects enhance certain scenes, while color and lighting adjustments set the mood. These elements combine to create the show’s overall look and feel.
Conclusion :
“Big Girls Don’t Cry” aims to capture the challenges and triumphs of teenage life, but falls short due to pacing issues and lack of depth in character development. Despite its technical prowess and diverse representation, it struggles to leave a lasting impact or provoke meaningful reflection. While it has its moments, the series ultimately feels disjointed and fails to fully resonate with audiences seeking authentic storytelling and relatable characters.
Piktalk.com Rating: 3/5
Reviewed by Team Piktalk