Bad Girl Movie Review: Anjali Sivaraman Shines, Amit Trivedi Elevates, Story Falters

Despite the fact that Anjali Sivaraman is absolutely fantastic to watch and Amit Trivedi's musical score is just top-notch, the jumbled up story really brings the whole thing down to an average watch that probably won't win over everyone.

The film starts off pretty well and grabs your attention right from the off with a really intriguing premise, it's the kind of thing that will keep you interested for at least the early stages. Sadly though, it never quite manages to sustain that momentum - you know, that energy and drive that keeps you wanting more. I think there comes a point where the story just starts to feel like it's wandering around aimlessly and leaves the audience wondering what on earth the filmmakers were actually trying to say. For me, it's the lack of clarity in the plot that ultimately lets the film down.

On the flip side though, Anjali Sivaraman really, really delivers in her role - it's a standout performance that makes the whole journey worthwhile even if the story itself falters. The music is another highlight of the film, Amit Trivedi does a cracking job with the score and the songs themselves are perfectly suited to the mood of the film - really good stuff.

Verdict:

As it stands, Bad Girl has some nice moments here and there thanks to its talented lead actress and first-rate soundtrack. Unfortunately though, the confusing and ultimately pretty unengaging story is what holds it back from being a truly great film - it starts off with a bang but then just can't seem to deliver a satisfying ending.