**** FUNNY, INVENTIVE & REFRESHING - Rachel Saltz, The New York Times 99 favors a kind of naturalism, both in its comedy, which is character-based rather than slapstick, and in its look. The cinematography finds a nice balance between gritty realism and lush romanticism. **** VERY FUNNY, LAUGH-OUT-LOUD - Aseem Chhabra, Rediff.com 99 is a very funny film. It is so funny that at moments you will be in pain laughing-out-loud. To complement the crispness of the dialogues are several of the film's talented actors. The film's violence is one of its thoroughly enjoyable charms. You will walk out of the theatre laughing and entertained. And eventually that is the main reason why we all go to the movies. **** 99 REASONS TO WATCH 99 - Sudhish Kamath, The Hindu Refreshingly laid-back, light-hearted storytelling. Audacity to mix fact, fiction and controversy. 99 per cent original. **** (DNA Score 86%) DELECTABLE LAUGH RIOT - Shruti Gautham, DNA A laugh-riot that will keep you handcuffed to your seat till the end. This one is an All-Rounder **** FINE DETAILING, ENGROSSING WATCH - Joginder Tuteja, Glamsham Dozens of effective one-liners, unique casting combination, and fine detailing makes The directors use story telling to their advantage. Emphasis is given to story telling rather than gimmicks. 99 is an engrossing watch. ***+ 100% ENTERTAINMENT - Gaurav Malani, Indiatimes Sensible writing, credible characters and smart direction. The screenplay is well-etched with constant twists and turns - making for a perfect thrill ride. ***+ POTENTIAL TO SET NEW STANDARD - Matthew Nestel, Boxoffice (USA) What makes 99 conquer its counterparts is the fairly strict attention to the time for which it was set (the Nineties) and the subtle references. Once the laughing engine kick started it manages to get plenty by the end. And some of the comedy bits have layers that dig deep. We’re not talking entirely about bubblegum comics here. 99 has potential to set a new standard. *** REFRESHING & UNPREDICTABLE - Nikhat Kazmi, Times Of India A tangy, tongue-in-cheek tenor that ensures you never really lose the plot. This crime-and-comic caper not only flits with the unpredictable, threatening to explode round the corner. VERY WELL CRAFTED - Yahoo! Movies The most striking thing is - it has been very well crafted and actors execute their director's vision perfectly. The film keeps to its tone, mock serious and comic, all through, with no attempt at preaching and posturing. The real heroes are the writer-directors who have made such an entertaining film. GO WATCH 99! - Aakar Patel, Starboxoffice 99 has some excellent performances. The writing has an easy pace and it is lucid. The dialogue is urbane and keeps you focussed on the action. BREATH OF FRESH AIR. BET ON 99. - MTV India, buzz 18 99 tells an engaging tale - and it’s no melodrama a-la Jannat. It’s a classic example of a comic thriller. It takes situations that have actually happened and weaves a fictional story around it. It’s a classic example of a classic thriller! STYLISH, SLICK, WITTY - Udita Jhunjhunwala, DNA The directors duo impress with their style of making. They also capture Mumbai and Delhi very well, and mange executed. More importantly, the two manage to extract some good performances. SMART, SPUNKY AND FUNDOO - Noyon Jyoti Prasara, AOL India Memorable characters, lively and spontaneous dialogues - 99 is smart and Fundoo! Directors have put in a fresh approach to the film and it shows. 99 has enough spunk to not just get you back to the theaters but also fulfill your expectations. ENDEARING, FRESH COMEDY - NewsX 99 is fresh in its treatment and flavour. It is special as it lets the starved Indian movie goers break their lent to devour a simple and endearing comedy. HIGHLY ENTERTAINING FLICK! -BigOye 99 is one short of a century in cricket but works brilliantly as a film. A smartly written film - full of interesting characters. The screenplay and witty dialogues are the high points of the film. It’s as interesting as watching Sachin Tendulkar hit a century! CHALLENGES INDIAN CINEMA NORMS -Parimal M. Rohit, Buzzine The one-liners, the intriguing dialogue surpasses all standards of Bollywood productions, adding an element of character development that complements the rapid yet compelling pace of the film. 99 ways to laugh! INNOVATIVE, EXTREMELY ENTERTAINING - RealBollywood Rarely Bollywood film tag lines live up to the expectations raised but 99 is bang on. Intricately woven, extremely entertaining. The film's treatment is fresh and it keeps you hooked throughout. Director duo have done a fantastic job. 99 is a cool movie to be enjoyed in this hot 2009 summer. Finally, a clean innovative comedy that’s worth your money. EXTRAORDINARY -Bollywood Mantra The directors handled every scene with perfection and were able to bring newness to the script. The film is stylish, extraordinary and interesting. PAISA VASOOL - Zee News A comic thriller that keeps the audience in splits with its life-like fictional situations. Undoubtedly, 99 is an out-and-out comedy flick. Witty dialogues and realistic situations assure that audience has its paisa vasool. In totality, it is a breezy and a lighthearted flick! A welcome respite for movie lovers. A HATKE FILM - Jeevi, Idlebrain Authentic storyline, interesting screenplay 99 is a hatke movie made on an interesting premise. If you want to see a different yet entertaining movie, 99 is the one for you! FUNNY, INTELLIGENT, STYLISH - IndiaGlitz Kudos to filmmakers! They’ve maneuvered with ravishing moments in the film - pinning the best innovative spells. What many filmmakers failed to do have been accomplished by this duo. 99 is sure to keep audiences entertained. NOT THE TYPICAL NO-BRAINER - Nikhil Kumar, apunkachoice.com The director duo must be lauded for making a refreshingly delightful film with ample funny moments. The humour in the film – expressed in situations and crispy dialogues – is not of the kind we see in typical Bollywood no-brainers. With its tight script, fine performances and refreshingly different story, 99 turns out to be a total paisa vasool film. MORE>