Not Out

#NOTOUT - Indeed a soul winner!!!

Jeff Goldberg brings in a story from the minority to a larger community that still needs to grow when it comes to diminishing the discrimination.

The struggles of Siddhant and Rahul are real, the roles well essayed by Namit Khanna and Ashim Gulati. They make you feel their ordeal and help you connect with the characters they play. Magic of writing works and so does Jeffs direction, getting the right emotion and execution. The poetic touch penetrates the experience to a deeper philosophy, whilst sometimes you make a choice and at times you take responsibility and choose What is important empowering your own decision living for yourself than the society.

The film navigates well to the path from where it started leaving you with the pain of protagonist empathising you with the helplessness one suffers.

The only thing over the top was the signal chatter of Kiki and gang though an integral part yet doesn't really lands well.

A Jeff Goldberg Film is a three time Best LGBTQ+ film and five time Official Selection.

You can watch the trailer at the link below And the film is streaming now BookMyShow.

PK Verdict: Silver Plus 3.5🌟s.

I recently watched Not out and was really moved by the movie. It beautifully portrays the stigma around homosexuality and the male sexual abuse in India.

The movie hits you exactly where it should! We all have Siddhant and Rahul amongst us but we as a society makes no effort to help them navigate through their struggles. Kudos to Jeff for addressing such a pressing issue with such an ease. The movie is crisp with solid direction. The cast has done brilliantly and took their roles to their heart. Loved the soundtrack!

Overall, this is a great movie with a mix of social stigma and a love story rolled into one. If you are looking for an unconventional watch pertaining to Indian cinema, this is unquestionably the movie for you.

The film is a heart touching story of unrequited love between. Siddhant and Rahul. Despite the love between the two they are unable to be together because of social norms. The story is very pertinent to our social fabric of judgement and non acceptance.

The background music complements the theme beautifully. The performances are honest and gritty. The director Jeff Goldberg brings the story of the struggle of two lovers to life.set in mumbai. The screenplay and the narrative style helps us deep dive into the intimate lives and struggles of Siddhanth and Rahul. The sets beautifully immerse us into the world of the characters.

The film cuts across time and space introducing a variety of characters from a wide array of the Indian socio-economic fabric to reveal a heart touching story of love, violence and the choices people make because of societal pressures and judgements.

The film lingers on, much after you have finished watching it.

Radhika.

The film "Not Out" stands apart from typical Bollywood movies. Unlike the constant push to watch or buy something, this movie doesn't sell anything-it's not commercial. Instead, it offers a filmmaker's vision, evoking emotions through visuals, camera movements, and impactful edits.

Although the beginning might feel slow and misleading, it all comes together in the end, leading to an emotional climax.

The film's climax hits hard. It's not just about winning or losing it's about the emotional stakes which you will be left reflecting on life, relationships, and the choices we make.

As you watch, you'll connect with each character and their unique journey. The film's strength lies in its screen presence and cinematography.

It is not easy to follow in the beginning as I was as disoriented in the first 15 mins just as Sid.

It was only after Rahul's entry to Sid's home that I felt I was following the narrative.

I thought I wouldn't relate to the LGBTQIA+ overtones and I still do not but I relate to the way Rahul's own turmoil of ya and nay went on.

The scene where the cop does Sid brutally done is the twist that was unexpected and real. I mean I have watched Irreversible and still was taken aback by the rawness of the scene.

In my younger days I would not have spent to watch Not Out but the present me likes this movie.