12th fail - Unpopular Opinion

I recently watched 12th Fail, starring Vikrant Massey, after a year of its release. While the movie has been hailed by many as a masterpiece, I found it to be quite average. Contrary to the popular opinion, it didn’t delve deeply into the struggles of UPSC aspirants as I had expected.

The portrayal of hardships felt surface-level at best, and certain moments bordered on cringy rather than inspiring. In comparison, TVF's Aspirants series, which touches on the same subject, did a far better job of capturing the raw emotions and challenges faced by those pursuing this grueling journey.

While 12th Fail had its moments, it lacked the depth and relatability