By Abhinav Agarwal, October 17, 2008 - 15:51 IST 1 of 1 people found this review helpful
A gripping story backed up by some spectacular cinematography, exciting starcast, and great songs too! I fail to understand why this movie is not receiving more acclaim both publically and critically.
A Breakdown: It is a typical vengance movie showing a classical kidnap case and the work done to get her back. The "different angle" to this movie is that the kidnapper doesn't just ask for money and get it over with. He makes Sanjay Dutt, father of Minnissha Lamba (the kidnapped) in the film, commit these various crimes in order to get back his daughter so as to claim his revenge on a long-time-ago injustice Sanjay Dutt brought upon the kidnapper. And the crimes Khan makes Dutt commit - they are so innovative and different in terms of execution and planning. It also reminds you of Dhoom II where Hrithik Roshan pulls a bunch of heists to get what he wants.
So the story is different because while it sets itself on basis of a conventional kidnap case, it adds a twist to it.
The cinematography and action sequences are the icing and cherry of the movie. Cinematography shown of the run-down hide-out of the kidnapper as well as of the royal blue seascapes with Minnisha Lamba are excrutiatingly excellent. And the action sequences are very nice too - classical in terms of concept and modern in terms of style (but then again you can't expect less from a Sanjay Gadhvi film). I would especially like to point out the scene where Imran Khan and Sanjay Dutt chase each other up and down buildings and through the entire city. Some amazing leaps and stunts were performed by Imran Khan who claims to have done the stunts himself.
And finally the acting. Sanjay Dutt, being a season actor, was very good - looked very cool even as a father. Imran Khan - some scenes, his dialogue delivery was great, but in others - well, all I can say is that he didn't "say them right." Minissha Lamba was good and she had new look in the film. Although this isn't Minnisha's fault, it seemed her character gets too pally with Imran Khan who supposedly is putting her and her whole family through a great deal of torture. But otherwise good. Vidya Malvade (i hope i spelled her name right) - she had a short role and she "nibhaoed" it well i guess. Its sad though that one movie she was a Chak De! India girl and in her next movie she plays the mother of an 18 yr. old.
Lastly - I had to say this. The movie reminds one of Dastak, Man on Fire, Ek Ajnabee, and another movie I just can't get the name of right now combined.
What I liked about the movie:
Overall the movie had a gripping story geared with amazing cinematography, spectacular action sequences, pretty nice music, and okay acting.
What I didn't like about the movie:
Dialogue delivery of Imran Khan and Minnissha Lamba's character being overly pally with her kidnapper.
Would you recommend this movie to your friend: Yes
