One of the few Bollywood films that manage to be both well made and entertaining and intriguing to look at.Of course it has flaws and some plot holes with goofs.
The film is a story of the Mumbai Underworld.How the organization works and all that.And takes certain twists and turns and keeps things interesting with its slick atmosphere and impressive cinematography which sometimes feels borrowed from various Hollywood classics.
Yes,I was entertained, or more so intrigued the way the director holds your attention despite the painful running time.And it was one of the more matured and smarter Bollywood films,with less focus on songs and dances.And more on its story.It's one of the few bollywood films that I enjoyed and surprised me.I started watching them from Lagaan and so on.
Yet,it bears a lot of resemblance and similarities both in its looks and execution to many Hollywood Gangster masterpieces.For one ,it's always been Godfather.Bollywood owes a lot to that Landmark film.
The performances are all terrific for one thing.Especially newcomer Vivek Oberoi who gives a stunning performance and Ajay Devgan giving a fine performance.And the rest of the cast,such as the Cop played by Mohanlal is all well done.The camera work,or photography was well done and gives a new look to a typical Bollywood flick.But it's all familiar sometimes.
The director seems to be an expert at handling gangster films that revolves around mumbai underworld and he really handles things really well.
An ambitious,dark film that tries and succeeds in only minor parts.But it just can't get rid of the Bollywood pedigree.Still,it's a bold feet and a great step ahead and defies bollywood conventions.And for that,it's a success.It's probably the most interesting and gripping Bollywood Dramas.
The film is a story of the Mumbai Underworld.How the organization works and all that.And takes certain twists and turns and keeps things interesting with its slick atmosphere and impressive cinematography which sometimes feels borrowed from various Hollywood classics.
Yes,I was entertained, or more so intrigued the way the director holds your attention despite the painful running time.And it was one of the more matured and smarter Bollywood films,with less focus on songs and dances.And more on its story.It's one of the few bollywood films that I enjoyed and surprised me.I started watching them from Lagaan and so on.
Yet,it bears a lot of resemblance and similarities both in its looks and execution to many Hollywood Gangster masterpieces.For one ,it's always been Godfather.Bollywood owes a lot to that Landmark film.
The performances are all terrific for one thing.Especially newcomer Vivek Oberoi who gives a stunning performance and Ajay Devgan giving a fine performance.And the rest of the cast,such as the Cop played by Mohanlal is all well done.The camera work,or photography was well done and gives a new look to a typical Bollywood flick.But it's all familiar sometimes.
The director seems to be an expert at handling gangster films that revolves around mumbai underworld and he really handles things really well.
An ambitious,dark film that tries and succeeds in only minor parts.But it just can't get rid of the Bollywood pedigree.Still,it's a bold feet and a great step ahead and defies bollywood conventions.And for that,it's a success.It's probably the most interesting and gripping Bollywood Dramas.