99
2009 · Directed by Krishna D.K., Raj Nidimoru
Original language: Hindi
- comedy
- crime
The story
Two unlucky delinquents stumble into a series of random misadventures when they attempt to collect a debt for their boss.
What it’s like
Bright, saturated Mumbai-set comedy with fast cutting and busy, cluttered frames: sunlit streets, crowded offices, garish interiors and a kinetic, handheld energy that keeps the eye moving. The palette leans on warm yellows, pinks and hard daylight rather than shadow, and the score is upbeat and percussive, with pop cues punctuating each scrape. The vibe is frantic, scrappy and wry, the kind of caper that feels like a breezy escape on a lazy afternoon or a light watch for a night in with friends. Pacing is quick and episodic, with each mishap tumbling into the next, and the tone stays giddy and low-stakes, giving its two bumbling leads a loose, affectionate arc as they grow less hapless and more reluctantly loyal to each other. Intensity is mild: some crime-genre threat and slapstick scuffles, a few harsh confrontations, but no gore and little real menace, with rough language and some innuendo. It suits viewers who enjoy farcical, ensemble crime comedies with a jittery energy and a sense of chaotic fun.
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