Sigma OTT Review:
Now available on Netflix, Sigma marks the directorial venture of Jason Sanjay that has already generated anticipation among the OTT viewers. The lead actors of the movie include Sundeep Kishan and Faria Abdullah. Before its release in theaters, there was anticipation about the movie because of its heist genre as well as its stunning promotions.
But does Sigma make for an interesting watch on Netflix, or does it turn out to be another routine crime thriller? Here’s our OTT review.
Sigma OTT Review:
Story
‘Guru (Sundeep Kishan) runs a library inherited from his mother and dreams of becoming a popular storyteller on YouTube. However, his father’s unpaid debts put him in serious financial trouble. Things get worse when he has to arrange Rs. 1.25 crore in a single night to save his family home.
While looking for ways to arrange the money, Guru gets hold of a pen drive containing details of the criminal activities of Vincent (Shiv Panditt), a gangster involved in casino and drug-related operations. Guru decides to use the information to blackmail Vincent and make some quick money.
However, his plan takes an unexpected turn when Veeraiah Reddy (Sampath Raj), an international mafia leader, enters the picture in search of a locker key connected to Rs. 1,000 crore. What follows is a battle involving money, crime and unexpected complications. Who finally gets the money, and what role do RJ Sam (Faria Abdullah) and Neel (Raju Sundaram) play in this game?
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How Is Sigma on OTT?
Sigma follows a familiar money-heist thriller formula. The story revolves around a young man caught between two gangsters while trying to arrange a huge amount of money. Unfortunately, the film doesn’t offer much freshness in either its story or screenplay.
The initial portions take time to establish the characters and the main conflict. Once Guru gets hold of the pen drive, the story starts moving, but the film fails to create enough curiosity about the information inside it or the consequences of exposing Vincent’s criminal activities.
The connection between the pen drive and the locker containing Rs. 1,000 crore also feels unconvincing. Some of the developments are predictable, and the screenplay misses several opportunities to deliver genuine suspense.
The second half becomes even more uneven. The mind games between the two villains, Guru’s attempts to arrange money and the chase sequences fail to create the excitement expected from a heist thriller.
One major weakness is the emotional angle involving Guru’s mother’s house. His entire struggle begins with the intention of saving the house, but the film doesn’t explore this sentiment strongly enough as the story progresses. The lengthy action sequences towards the climax also test the viewer’s patience.
For Netflix viewers, Sigma may work as a one-time watch if they enjoy crime and heist-based films. However, those expecting clever twists and an engaging thriller might be disappointed.
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Performances
Sundeep Kishan delivers aFeature Manager decent performance as Guru. He maintains a controlled approach throughout the film, but the character doesn’t offer him much scope to showcase his acting abilities.
Faria Abdullah has limited importance in the overall narrative. Sampath Raj and Shiv Panditt play familiar villain roles without bringing anything particularly different to the screen. Raju Sundaram, Anbu Dasan and the other supporting actors perform their parts adequately.
Jason Sanjay’s debut directorial effort struggles mainly because of its routine storyline and predictable screenplay. Thaman’s music is reasonably good, while Krishnan Vasanth’s cinematography gives the film a rich visual appearance. Lyca Productions has supported the film with good production values.
Sigma OTT Review: Positives and Negatives
Positives
– Sundeep Kishan’s performance
– Rich visuals and production quality
Negatives
– Routine storyline and screenplay
– Lack of emotional depth
– Predictable twists
– Lengthy and dragging sequences
Final Verdict
Sigma is a familiar money-heist thriller that doesn’t offer enough excitement to stand out. Sundeep Kishan’s performance and the rich visuals are positives, but a predictable story, weak emotional moments and lengthy action sequences pull the film down. Now available on Netflix, it can be given a try if you have time for a routine crime thriller, but don’t expect anything extraordinary.
