Karan’s facebook status – 99 is 100% wouldn’t have helped if it wouldn’t have been the psychological pull to theatre after the strike is over. For this reason or that, however, I did watch 99. Like I didn’t realize in Fiza (name of the character) or Tamanna (ditto), it never occurred to me the movie featured a story of year 1999.
I still can not think of the reason they did it, but they did it nevertheless. Though I am not a very keen person when it comes to observing things, but have a list of the technically best movies. Khosla ka Ghosla sits at the top of the list; and then there’re a few more like Bheja Fry, Saudagar (the old one), Dor, etc. the newest entrant to this list is 99.
I didn’t fully realize the period element when they showed the bigger black mobile-phone first; then it all started to connect. Right from the bulky mobile phones, monotone ring tones, greenish displays to a mention of T20 cricket, the novelty in the concept of coffee shops, MAC Donald’s board – it was all there. The superb presence of Boman Irani, Cyrus Brocha and Vinod Khanna added to the charm of the movie. And for a change I also liked Soha & Khemu.
The superiority of the film was also reflected in the screenplay and dialogues. The innovative references used for Cyrus’s thick frame and the kaminapan of Boman Irani only helped make the movie complete.
99 sure is 100%.
Wow! My name in a blog-post!! :D
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And yes, the movie was awesome huh? So pitch-perfect.. And so 90s.. I almost killed myself out of frustration when i couldn't remember who won that ODI against SA.. I am sure many others felt the same too.. And unlike too many movies these days, "99" has repeat value.. I can see myself watching it again and again..
And the villians.. Oh the villains.. From AGM to "Dimple", every single character was a classic!!
Dimple-type name of the villain reminded me of Pinky. you think you can tell which movie which actor? :)
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