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Utt Pataang

4 February 2011Hindi1h 36m
ComedyRomance
out of 10
Mixedlukewarm or divided
Monk Score · 6 critic reviews

A twisty noir premise that loses its way in an uncinematic second half.

Verdict tier Mixed, lukewarm or divided, on a scale of Unfavorable, Mixed, Recommended, Exceptional.

  • Praised: Novel premise and plot twists
  • Criticised: Derivative, uncinematic execution

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What 6 critics are saying

Critical reception for Utt Pataang is mixed to negative, with scores ranging widely from 10 to 60 out of 100. A handful of critics acknowledged the film's novel premise and plot twists as relative strengths, with one noting its out-of-the-box execution. Common criticisms include a derivative quality reminiscent of experimental gangster noir, a dragging second half, and a lack of cinematic craft — with one critic dismissing it as closer to a television serial than a proper film.

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Positive = 6.5/10 and up · negative = below 5/10

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Critic reviews (6)

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  1. Top critic

    Times Of India

    Film review ·

    Intermittently interesting, Utt Pataang has a problem of plenty. You've seen this so many times in experimental gangster noir.

  2. Bollywood Hungama

    Film review ·

    On the whole, UTT PATAANG springs a pleasant surprise. It has a novel premise and what makes it even more appealing is the way the subject material has been executed. In fact, it's a difficult film to conceptualize, pen and also execute and should be appreciated by those who have an appetite for out of the box themes.

  3. Glamsham

    Film review ·

    Here are numerous twists which keep you engrossed. On the flipside, it drags a bit post the interval, only to come back strongly in the hilariously tumultuous climax.

  5. Hindustan Times

    Film review ·

    You'd imagine someone read this script and thought the supposed page-turner would make for another low-budget comic hit. They didn't bother to apply any cinema at all.

  6. KoiMoi

    Film review

    Utt Pataang may make for interesting viewing but it will not find many takers because it is more like a television serial than a film.

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