Sunday, January 21, 2024

Film Screening & Review - 12th Fail #Restart

TOPIC OF THE BLOG:-
In this blog, I discussed some points and my point of view about the movie 12th Fail which has a slogan of #Restart. This blog is like a Movie Review of this film and I also tried to relate it with some other movies and elements as well.

MOVIE SCREENING:-
If we see a Movie or Film Screening in simple terms, A film screening is when a movie is shown to people, usually in a special way while making and releasing the film. These showings often happen in small, comfortable theaters with top-notch picture and sound quality. Sometimes, there might be extra things like food, drinks, and comments from the people who made the movie. These special screenings usually happen at times when movies don't normally play in theaters. The various types of screenings are explained here in the order they happen during a movie's creation.
But here this Movie Screening is about a Movie Screening that is like a tradition in the Department of English, MKBU, Bhavnagar under the Movie Screening Committee from the last 10 or more years. 

INTRODUCTION:-
WHAT IS A FILM REVIEW?:-
"A film review is when the critic or reviewer (the person who reviews the movie) watches a film and gives his honest feedback on how the film could have done better or how it has performed as per his view. A film review is a real one if it doesn’t boast about any particular person or incident’s performance in the film and talks more about what the audience can get as a value addition to watching the film. No bias is involved in such film reviews." (Bishnoi)
- Amit Bishnoi
While Reviewing the Movie one has to maintain some manner of it. Here are some points that were generated by Claude AI:-
  • Start with a catchy opening to draw readers in. Perhaps include an intriguing fact about the film or an attention-grabbing quote. However, don't give away too many details or spoilers.
  • Provide some essential background details in the first paragraph - the film's title, release year, director, key actors, genre, etc. Context helps readers understand your review.
  • Make your personal opinion and verdict clear early on. State whether you liked the film or not and give a brief justification. 
  • Then provide a more detailed analysis of aspects like plot, character development, acting performances, cinematography, and direction. Point out the most striking strengths and weaknesses. 
  • Compare the film to others by the same director or in the same genre - this gives helpful context. But don't focus too much on similarities/differences at the expense of critiquing the film itself.
  • Support your critique with concrete examples from the film. This shows you really know what you’re talking about! But beware of too many plot summaries or spoiler reveals.
  • Close the review with a summation of your overall judgement and whether or not you recommend watching the film. Invite readers to share their thoughts too. 
  • Express your critique in an unbiased tone even if you really hated or loved the film. Avoid excessive cynicism or fawning praise. (Claude.ai)
While writing the review of the movie one can compare it with other movies and works as well which can be helpful to understand and read the plot of particular scenes. In the movie, not only scenes but Words, Shots, Music, Expression, Acting, etc also play a vital role. So, Let's try to see what I have seen in this movie.
Here is a video which talks about importance of Movie Criticism:-

ABOUT THE MOVIE '12TH FAIL':-

12th Fail is a movie made in 2023 in India. Vidhu Vinod Chopra directed, produced and wrote the film. (Chopra) It tells the true story of Manoj Kumar Sharma, who faced very tough times but managed to become an Indian Police Service officer. The movie is based on a book written by Anurag Pathak in 2019. Vikrant Massey plays the main character, and other actors include Medha Shankar, Anant V Joshi, Anshumaan Pushkar, and Priyanshu Chatterjee. (The Indian Express)
Here is a trailer of that movie available in YouTube:-

PLOT: "12th Fail" is a movie about a man named Manoj Kumar Sharma. He had a tough time growing up and didn't do well in his 12th-grade exams. He was cheating but after being inspired by Dushyant, a loyal and honest police officer, he leaves cheating and fails one time as well. But instead of giving up, he worked really hard to make his dreams come true. The film shows how Sharma faced many difficulties but never lost hope. He was determined to make a positive impact, and eventually, he became an officer in the Indian Police Service. The movie tells the story of Sharma's journey, with all its ups and downs, to inspire people to keep trying even when things are tough. It's a tale of hard work, resilience, and the power of never giving up on your dreams.

THEORETICAL FRAMEWORK:-
Let's start this with the observation I did while watching the movie.
  • The Beginning scene of the movie and Last scene of the movie can be related with the life of Manoj. First he has no understanding of life and in the end he achieves his goal and also has a happy family. 
  • The second one is a Long Shot or Wide Shot in which people are transforming from Manoj's jugadu rikshaw to Mukhya's bus which is like transferring the power and the one who has it is the one who decides it.
  • The third scene is a contradictory point made in the movie. Father of Manoj beat up his boss for bribing and at the same time Manoj is making the cheats for Exams. And the school also openly allows them to cheat. 
  • While talking about the music it was mostly about the characters and does not have that much significance but silence is also there to convey the message.
  • The message of #restart is beautifully conveyed by the characters in it as well that it doesn't matter how many times you failed to restart your journey again.

  • There is also a scene which is like a normal shot but conveys the message that coaching is like a business for someone.

  • In one of the last scenes in which every student is waiting for the result which is like they are in the jail waiting for die or live. 

CONTEXTUALIZATION AND THEMETICL STUDY:-
  • If we see this movie under the criteria of education somewhere it is inspired from real life but yet can't be the originality which is happening in most people's lives.
  • Education system discussed in this movie has reality in the context of coaching that it is a business nowdays.
  • Manoj has to make money for his family while studying. It can also be seen that all these people and the government failed to secure the minutes of students and somewhere family and he himself is also responsible for that.
  •  seeing so many people mad behind the job and yet from thousands of people some of them are getting the jobs.
  • Not only in this profession but in others as well the government is failing to recruit people for jobs.
  • The movie talks a lot about how it's tough for some people to get a good education and a good job. It could show the problems in the system that make it hard for individuals to reach their education and career goals.
  • The movie might be mainly about someone chasing their dreams even when things are really hard. It shows how the main character never gives up and keeps going after what they want, even when there are a lot of tough obstacles in their way.
  • The movie wants to make people feel excited and ready to do things by showing how the main character changes a lot during the story. It teaches us that if you really try hard and don't give up, good things can happen.
  • The film might delve into themes of identity and self-discovery as the protagonist navigates challenges and discovers their strengths and capabilities.
  • The overall context of the movie is about Manoj and his struggle to get a job.
COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS:-
The question of students failing and struggling is a well-known and important issue in India as well as in other countries. Let us discuss some other Movies and Web Series related to the themes of the '12th Fail' Movie.

3 Idiots (2009 - Movie):-

    "3 Idiots" is a funny and thoughtful movie from 2009 made in India. It's about three friends in college, played by Aamir Khan, R. Madhavan, and Sharman Joshi. The film, directed by Rajkumar Hirani and produced by Vidhu Vinod Chopra, is based on a book by Chetan Bhagat called "Five Point Someone."
    The story is told in two parts: one happening now and the other ten years ago. It follows the adventures and friendship of these three students in an Indian engineering college. The movie makes fun of the pressures students face in the Indian education system. Apart from the main actors, Kareena Kapoor, Boman Irani, and Omi Vaidya also play important roles. It's a comedy-drama that makes you laugh but also makes you think about the challenges students go through. (Hirani)
      Taare Zameen Par (2007 - Movie):-

        While not directly related to the theme of Job, but it talks about the situation of student and study.
        "Taare Zameen Par," which means 'Stars on Earth,' is a movie from 2007 made in India. Aamir Khan produced and directed it, and he also stars in the film alongside Darsheel Safary, Tanay Chheda, Vipin Sharma, and Tisca Chopra.The story is about Ishaan, played by Darsheel Safary, who is an 8-year-old boy with a special talent for art. Even though he's good at drawing, he struggles with his schoolwork. His parents, worried about his grades, decide to send him to a boarding school. At the new school, a kind art teacher named Nikumbh, played by Aamir Khan, thinks that Ishaan might have dyslexia, a difficulty with reading. The teacher helps Ishaan overcome his reading challenges and discover his true potential. The movie is a drama that shows the life and imagination of Ishaan, highlighting the importance of understanding and supporting children with different learning needs.

        Kota Factory (2019 - Web Series):-
          "Kota Factory" is a TV series from India that you can watch online. It's made in Hindi and created by Saurabh Khanna, directed by Raghav Subbu, and produced by Arunabh Kumar for The Viral Fever.
          The story happens in Kota, Rajasthan, which is a place famous for its coaching centers where students go to prepare for important exams. The main character is Vaibhav, played by Mayur More, who is 16 years old. He moves to Kota from Itarsi and the series shows what life is like for students in the city. Vaibhav is working hard to get into a top engineering institute in India, called the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT). He's trying to do well on a tough exam called the Joint Entrance Examination. The show also features other actors like Jitendra Kumar, Ahsaas Channa, Alam Khan, Ranjan Raj, Revathi Pillai, and Urvi Singh in important roles. It's a series that gives you a look into the life of students, their struggles, and their efforts to achieve their goals.

          Laakhon Mein Ek (2017 - Web Series):-
          "Laakhon Mein Ek," which means 'One in a Million,' is a TV series from India that you can watch on Amazon Prime Video. It was created by Biswa Kalyan Rath and produced by OML Production. In the first season, which started on October 13, 2017, the story is about a teenage student named Aakash from Raipur. He faces a lot of challenges because he is sent to a coaching center called Genius Infinity in Visakhapatnam to prepare for a tough exam called the IIT entrance exam.
          The second season, which started on April 12, 2019, is about Dr. Shreya. She fights with the government for better healthcare in a village called Sitlapur. So, each season has a different story, but both are about people facing difficult situations and trying to make a difference in their own way.

          CONCLUSION:-
            In conclusion, the blog reviewed the movie "12th Fail," exploring its themes and drawing parallels with other films. The movie, directed by Vidhu Vinod Chopra, depicts Manoj Kumar Sharma's inspiring journey from poverty to becoming an Indian Police Service officer. Theoretical frameworks were applied to analyze cinematic elements, emphasizing the #Restart message of perseverance. Contextualization delved into educational challenges, and a comparative analysis with films like "3 Idiots" and "Taare Zameen Par" underscored common themes of student struggles. The blog ends by summarizing the central message of resilience and the power of restarting one's journey in the face of adversity.

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