The film ‘Sister Midnight’ is a challenging watch, presenting a bleak and harsh portrayal of slum life, punctuated by surreal elements and a central performance by Radhika Apte. The reviewer expresses a strong dislike for the film, finding its depiction of the protagonist, Uma, to be overwhelmingly negative and exhausting. The review critiques the film’s lack of nuance and empathy, suggesting that the narrative becomes suffocating due to the constant portrayal of Uma’s rage and the absence of any respite for her character. The reviewer questions the film’s choices, including the use of a British baritone in the soundtrack, which seems out of place with the setting. The film is described as a descent into darkness, filled with venom and a sense of being trapped with no escape.
