UI The Movie Twitter review: Netizens like the outstanding VFX visuals of Upendra starrer Sci-Fi action film and its 'powerful philosophy'

UI The Movie

UI The Movie, the 2024 Indian Kannada-language dystopian science fiction action film written and directed by Upendra, has hit theaters on December 20. Despite stiff competition from other big releases, the film is receiving positive feedback from audiences. Let's take a look at what netizens are saying about this sci-fi thriller directed by Upendra on Twitter.

A user on X shared their thoughts on the film, highlighting its deep nuances and how it encourages viewers to reflect more critically on their own personalities and how they confront the truth. The review read, "When you're uncomfortable and deeply affected by the situations around you, the struggle between the YIN and YANG of your personality, the polished white soul and the abolished dark soul intensifies to no end. #UITheMovie is about that internal subconscious conflict which struggles to handle the TRUTH..."

When you're uncomfortable and deeply affected by the situations around you, the struggle between the YIN and YANG of your personality, the polished white soul and the abolished dark soul intensifies to no end. #UITheMovie is about that internal subconscious conflict which pic.twitter.com/2pMwelMUSa
Survi (@PavanSurvi) December 20, 2024

While another user felt that the first half of UiTheMovie offered a strong performance by Upendra and impressive visuals, though it has some predictable elements and flat scenes. "#UiTheMovie's first half has been decent so far, with pure rage and a standout one-man performance from #Upendra. However, there are a few flat scenes and a partially predictable screenplay flow, which are the drawbacks. The movie introduces a new plot and is technically brilliant, with excellent visuals and background music. The opening 10 minutes and the interval block had some exciting moments that kept the audience engaged."

#UiTheMovie's first half has been decent so far, with pure rage and a standout one-man performance from #Upendra. However, there are a few flat scenes and a partially predictable screenplay flow, which are the drawbacks. The movie introduces a new plot and is technically pic.twitter.com/uaRR0EFVN6 Chinna Chinna Asai (@chennaitodaynew) December 20, 2024

Although the film was much appreciated for its out of the box thinking and VFX visuals, a netizen wrote on X that the film's direction was seen as a mismatch for the content, with a commercial approach being considered more fitting than the fictional one used. The review read, "UPENDRA wins in his thought execution but this is not what we expected from his direction!!! For this content, a proper commercial take would have been worked rather than the fictional approach!!!"

My view on #UiTheMovieUPENDRA wins in his thought execution but this is not what we expected from his direction!!! For this content, a proper commercial take would have been worked rather than the fictional approach!!!RATINGS: 2/5@nimmaupendra #UI #Upendra pic.twitter.com/M2pjHfzePF
Jai's Cinema World (@JaiCinemaWorld) December 20, 2024

One of the users who watched the film further mentioned that the film's beginning gave a typical feel of Upendra’s style with impactful moments, while the second half required more focus, especially during the fight scenes. "Interval - The first half is typical Uppi movie, with twists and hidden meanings to decode. Kalki’s scenes were impactful. The second half needs more focus to meet expectations. The fight scenes felt a bit slow," the post continued.

Interval -The first half is typical Uppi movie, with twists and hidden meanings to decode. Kalkis scenes were impactful.The second half needs more focus to meet expectations. The fight scenes felt a bit slow.#UiTheMovie https://t.co/hyyOCD46ki SURYA (@kirik_karna) December 20, 2024

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Upendra made his directorial comeback with UI after a nine-year hiatus, following his successful film Uppi 2. UI was released globally in theaters on December 20 with a grand launch.

Starring Upendra in the lead role, the film also features Reeshma Nanaiah, Murali Sharma, Sunny Leone, Jisshu Sengupta, Nidhi Subbaiah, Sadhu Kokila, Murali Krishna, and Indrajit Lankesh in supporting roles.