Tenure had a somewhat weak opening that initially made me skeptical, but as the story progressed, it managed to captivate me enough to keep me engaged till the end. However, the final moments of the film left me feeling disappointed. The film failed to provide a clear explanation for why the English professor decided to abruptly quit his job and transition into becoming a high school teacher. The lack of a solid motivation left a significant gap in the narrative.
One aspect that didn't quite make sense was the portrayal of the rival character. She was apparently fired from another department, yet it seemed strange that no one had heard about her story...The lack of consistency and explanation surrounding her character weakened the plot. Also, the character of the father was not developed enough. It would have been better to have more backstory and exploration of their relationship to add depth and context to the protagonist's decisions.
Despite these flaws, there were some redeeming qualities in the film. I found the performance of Wilson, the professor, to be commendable. His portrayal elicited empathy, and I could relate to his character's struggles and aspirations. However, I was less impressed with Mol's acting in this particular film. It felt lackluster and failed to resonate with me, making it difficult to fully connect with her character.
One aspect that didn't quite make sense was the portrayal of the rival character. She was apparently fired from another department, yet it seemed strange that no one had heard about her story...The lack of consistency and explanation surrounding her character weakened the plot. Also, the character of the father was not developed enough. It would have been better to have more backstory and exploration of their relationship to add depth and context to the protagonist's decisions.
Despite these flaws, there were some redeeming qualities in the film. I found the performance of Wilson, the professor, to be commendable. His portrayal elicited empathy, and I could relate to his character's struggles and aspirations. However, I was less impressed with Mol's acting in this particular film. It felt lackluster and failed to resonate with me, making it difficult to fully connect with her character.