Friday 20 December 2013

My Review Dhoom 3 Three much Hogaya!

Director  Vijay Krishna Acharya



Starring  Aamir Khan, Abhishek Bachchan, Katrina Kaif, Jackie Shroff

Firstly those who have enjoyed Dhoom and Dhoom 2, continue reading.

Secondly Aamir fans continue reading.

Thirdly Katrina fans continue reading.

Ok, so for those who are still reading, the latest and technologically the most superior edition of the megabucks Dhoom franchise is here. The chor police game continues here too and this time we have Aamir Khan playing the super chor.

Set in Chicago, Dhoom 3 is the story of Sahir Khan (Aamir) who lost his magician and illusionist father (Jackie) 25 years ago. His father committed suicide in front of little Sahir's eyes as the bank refused to extend their loan to continue the Great Indian Circus, his father's dream. Now its Sahir's biggest achievement, as it runs shows to a packed house. He also is the elusive bank robber leaving his trade-mark joker mask and a taunting message in Hindi, who the Chicago police has been trying to nab unsuccessfully. Will the Dhoom duo ACP Jai Dixit (Abhishek Bachchan) and Ali (Uday Chopra) be able to catch Sahir is what the film is all about. Seems like a legit story. Add to it Katrina Legs Kaif. Should be a fun ride. And there are bikes, chases, trapeze etc etc etc.

But what could have been a delicious heist film, what with intense Aamir and the easy banter which AB and UC shared in the earlier two editions, turns out to be a long, dragging, convenience ridden, anything goes kind of fare.

Aamir does have some moments, specially in the second half, but then beyond a point his super intense act (read look ma I can do this too!) takes away from the easy fun Dhoom is supposed to be. He is the film considering others get very little screen time, and even when they are there, they seem disinterested. Barring a few fun lines which Uday Chopra gets and frankly does justice too, the scowling Abhishek and even the pure hotness of the dance-mein-special-appearance Katrina do not add anything to the film.

The bikes, the chases have all been seen before. Some stunts though brilliantly shot by the veteren Sudeep Chatterjee are so unbelievable, specially the bike turning into a boat and turning into a bike again had the audience guffawing loudly. What I would give marks to is the production design. Lavish and extravagant.

One can see the effort to lend an emotional base to the film with Aamir's character and story, but it somehow does not work, mainly because Aamir just doesn't work as a negative lead. His attempts at bad-assery fall below the mark. There is of course this big twist pre-interval which I can not share here. He has worked hard and it shows, but the script falters and he falters with it.

I said it is technologically superior, but logically, lesser said the better.

Finally, two things which could have made this film more watchable, one a shorter run time, and a good music score. The music is way below average. Pritam really lets down the film.

Now here is what 5 college students I met after watching the film had to say : Time pass hai, Aamir kee hai so must watch, Katrina deserves 1 full star, but only watch in a sasta ticket.

I leave you with this thought!

My Verdict  2.5/5 


Thursday 19 December 2013

Jai Ho Baaki Sab First Class Song video Salman Khan

Here is the first song video of the upcoming Salman Khan film Jai Ho. The film is directed by brother Sohail Khan.

The song talks of all kinds of ills ailing our society today, in a very Bhai andaz.

Bhai fans rejoice. Rest, its your choice

Monday 16 December 2013

Highway Official Trailer Alia Bhatt Randeep Hooda Imtiaz Ali


After Rockstar, writer director Imtiaz Ali returns with Highway. Starring one film old Alia Bhatt and Randeep Hooda, the film is a road movie. According to him, this script would have been his first film if things had worked out that way.

The look and feel is still very Jab We Met, despite the director admitting to changing a lot which was similar to his hugely popular film. The expectations are huge from Ali, now whether this film will hit the high only time will tell.

Watch!

Saturday 14 December 2013

Interstellar Teaser Trailer Christopher Nolan Matthew McConaughey Jessica Chastain Anne Hathaway

Christopher Nolan is coming back with Interstellar. A Sci-fi starring Matthew McConaughey, Jessica Chastain and Anne Hathaway.

Can't wait to see this one!

Enjoy

Friday 13 December 2013

Gunday Latest Trailer Ranveer Singh Arjun Kapoor

A throwback to the 70s and 80s, this latest trailer of Gunday is masaledar. Ranveer has made a place for himself with the recent success of Ram-Leela. Arjun Kapoor really needs this to be a hit. And there is Priyanka Chopra dolled up in retro fashion. Irrfan Khan adds the added punch in his inimitable style.

Its produced by Yashraj Films and directed by Ali Abbas Zafar whose debut was a fun caper Mere Brother Ki Dulhan.

Enjoy!

Hasee Toh Phasee Official Trailer Parineeti Chopra Sidharth Malhotra

Here is the first trailer of Dharma Productions' Hasee Toh Phasee. Written and directed by Vinil Mathews, the film stars Parineeti Chopra and Sidharth Malhotra.

The film looks like a fun ride, though I am a bit tired of Parineeti playing similar characters in most films.

Enjoy!