Sister Midnight
Sister Midnight
A genre-bending comedy about a frustrated and misanthropic newlywed who discovers certain feral impulses that land her in unlikely situations.
Nirupam reviewedMay 21, 2025
There’s nothing Radhika Apte can’t do. Be it the fiery Kalindi in Lust Stories or the troubled and conflicted Nida in Ghoul or the repressed Lajjo in Parched; each and every one of her performances has shown us a different facet of her skill. It’s clear that every bone in this lady’s body is full of talent. And Sister Midnight is no different. Here, Apte showcases everything that makes her great and somehow excels upon it which I didn’t think was possible. She’s brash, chaotic, deadpan, aggressive, demented all at once and Apte plays all that with perfect physical comedy.
It’s hard to talk about Sister Midnight without spoiling it. The film is about Uma, a woman who’s dragged into an unhappy marriage. And from this dissatisfaction in her married life, stems a journey that takes some incredibly twisted but fun turns leading Uma down to the path of self discovery. The film’s shot well, the cinematography oftentimes adding to the film’s quirky humor. The supporting performances are pretty great as well. It’s always a delight to see Chhaya Kadam pop up in things. And yes, the stopmotion sequences are so great. It adds to the surreal nature of the film. The only complaint I have is that there’s too much fade in and fade out, making the film feel a bit like a collection of different vignettes which made the film feel a bit not cohesive. But it didn’t hinder my enjoyment of the film.