UT69 (2023) User Reviews

A good account of a jail inmate.

[MuviFan73 · 8/10 · 7 November 2023]

Tone, Script & Story: The story is about Raj Kundra's life in jail. The duration during which he was accused of porn racket until 63 days till he is bailed. The story shows life in jail. It is quite an entertainer. It handles the story among jail inmates very well. It does justice to portray life of inmates in general.

Direction, Screenplay, Cinematography: Jail, Food, Canteen, Toilet, Smoke, privileges, fights, contacting relatives, process called tafli targeting someone who just got bailed, Ganesh festival, etc. Are directed very well. The thing to note here is the prison atmosphere shown is not that negative which I believe is totally possible after all jail inmates are human beings.

Acting: The execution of such cinema makes me think of the quality of stuff that surrounds Raj Kundra. I mean it brings quality if he is involved. Acting was excellent.

Final Verdict: The thing that I was expecting more was details of the case. I personally feel it was soft porn. I would like to add I would find nothing wrong if it were made legal, people watch it every now and then. As far as the movie is concerned I would say a good account of a jail inmate.

Definitely worth watching!

[acting-10 · 10/10 · 22 February 2024]

UT69 is a well-executed dark comedy feature film offering a surprisingly sweet and fun peek into the detention system of citizens under trial in Mumbai through the brilliant lens of director, Shahnawaz Ali, who translates the experience across languages, classes, and barriers into a beautiful story about what really matters in life. In the sea of content we currently find ourselves in, Ali charters a worthwhile course for both his characters and audience walking a delicate line between cultural commentary and politics, and balancing his genre between comedy and tragedy. Definitely worth watching!

it is what it wanted to be .

[3gsahil · 7/10 · 23 January 2024]

I dont know what came through me and i decided to watch thsi film out of boredom . From the trailer and title itself i thought it is going to be an comedy and parody kind of film but it came out to be more than i expected .

It achieves an overall depth with some kind of comedic angle , raj kundra portraying himself did a fabulous job .

The thing that took my attention the most is how they have portrayed the jail and the enviroment so authentically that it nearly seems believable .

At the runtime the movie has somewhat perfect imbalace of pace and emotional scenes that help the movie seem more believable .

Conclusively , one could watch this movies just to get to know how and what happened with raj kundra in jail and how the internal society in the jail looks like .

One of the best movie of 2023

[farzanashariq · 9/10 · 8 January 2024]

After a long time saw a movie which showed how a celebrity udjusts in a jail by living , eating ,and doing everything what he can to survive his days inside and even understanding the pain of the prisoners in that conjusted area. It's kind of a lesson for the ppl living outside of that jail that what exactly prisoners go through and how they survive their day to day life inside it and ppl living outside are so privileged to be free. Hope some help should be sent to these jails for the ppl staying there by the ppl who are really able to help financially. Thank u for this lovely movie . Enjoyed it thoroughly.

Loved it! Fantastic Film!

[tmrosenfeld · 10/10 · 24 February 2024]

UT69 is a funny, fun, and emotional story beautifully told. The cinematography, the music, the acting, the directing, the editing, all of it is so fantastic! 10 stars!!! The cinematography has a Wes Anderson type style. It takes place in a jail and they figured out a way to make it look visually captivating through the art direction and cinematography. And the film is great for an international audience. The humor translates across languages, I watched with English subtitles. I'm sure there are some jokes I missed but it was very enjoyable and funny with subtitles. I really enjoyed this film and recommend it to people who haven't seen it yet.

Didnot expected💐💐

[drsmitmehta · 9/10 · 6 November 2023]

Watched this movie only beacasue i have started my youtube channel for movie reviews. Had no expectations so ever. First two days not single show could happen as there were no audience , at last was able to see this movie. And to my surprise i lilked the movie. I think first time , some celeb person experience in jail is played by the same person and that with emotion. Honestly raj kundra did very well. Even though he himself had gone through this, To potray charecters afterwards , its not easy. And raj kundra did very well. Though there is no any discussion about the case,courtroom drama , was decent movie. Generous 7.5/10💐👏

Entertaining insight into Indian prisons

[adam-181-819817 · 10/10 · 22 February 2024]

A fantastic directing debut brings the story of Raj Kundra's stint in jail to the screen.

As a Western viewer I found it thoroughly enjoyable. A story that captivates from the first frame and gives a fascinating insight into the Indian prison system. I had no idea that just being accused of a crime could make a rich man lose his right to freedom.

But the film is about so much more than a prison diary. It's a meaningful tale about friendship, freedom and love. It's been creatively told by a talented Director who I hope will go on to make many more movies.

It's beautifully shot with traces of Yorgos Lanthimos in the shot selection and the way the camera moves. The editing is snappy and the jokes land well, even with English subtitles.

It's clear that there was a real energy on set. Everyone gives 100% even the supporting artists and that's not an easy thing to achieve. You can tell the film was made with a huge amount of care and attention to detail. The costumes were intricate and part of the narrative. The continuity was impeccable. Set design made me feel like I was there with them. The casting was flawless, down to the scenes of prisoners communally washing where the casting director clearly earned their salt.

All in all it speaks to a Producer and a Production team who clearly made a modest budget go a long way.

Phenomenal

[gregmarshallschwartz · 10/10 · 1 March 2024]

Truly incredible film! It's extremely well told, well shot, funny, emotional, shocking, and exceptionally thoughtful. I was thoroughly impressed. It's honestly rare that a film today is captivating and worth recommending, but this is one of them.

It's deeply concerning how corrupt the prison system is in India. It's hard to appreciate the magnitude of how messed up the environment is with overpacked prison cells, disgusting facilities, and nightmarish sleeping arrangements. Even despite this difficult imagery, the director, writers, and cinematographers did a masterful job at making the story actually light, fun to watch, and heartwarming moments and characters.

To balance these emotions in the viewer is a near impossible tightrope to walk on, but somehow they pulled it off. Beautiful work. The best prison film since Shawshank Redemption.

Good Movie, Worth to Watch.

[shashikant-60430 · 8/10 · 8 November 2023]

I went to watch this Movie with friends only considering realistic story & found really good and worth to watch.

I don't know why many critics are giving negative reviews & starts everywhere while they're giving 4 stars to Big Budget Movies which are not tolerable.

Story is good based on real experiences and Loved to watch soft & loving side of Indian Jails. Trust me Raj Kundra has acted well & doesn't seem 1st Movie of him. Overall Casting is good. Some critics are Highlighting Poop & Pee about this movie everywhere but what do you expect in Indian Jail? Dance In Masti? Huh, Never felt bored for Single Minute. Movie is Full of Fun, Love, Emotions & Reality. Must Watch!

A story beyond the central character

[prerna-kathuria · 8/10 · 15 March 2024]

I was apprehensive about watching this film, Kundra in a film, not the most exciting proposition. Yet the film was watched, enjoyed and cried about.

The film begins with Kundra entering the jail and his comical introduction to the reality of it. From jail food to jail loos (or the lack of it) the truth of his situation hits him hard. His mind hallucinates and his stomach perpetually grumbles. On top of that, he is shoved into a crowded cell and not the private celebrity kinds. This is where the story changes and brings in, its beautiful and eccentric characters who pull this comedy forward. The story no longer remains about Kundra but about the people of this jail and the bond they form to keep afloat despite the grimness of their lives.

This film was so surprising as unlike the presumptions about whitewashing, Kundra became just another guy waiting for a hearing and bail with a life no different than that of his fellow cell mates.

The acting is brilliant, even Kundra seemed to be quite genuine. The direction, story, camerawork all seem to fall together seemlessly. The jail and other jail premises seem to be sets and are well done. Over all a one time watch for the laughs and some genuine human moments.