Dec 21, 2013 09:11 AM
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One of the greatest and most successful movie series in Bollywood is undoubtedly Dhoom.
The first one came up all of a sudden and took everyone by storm. The second one made much more noise(and money) and hence, there was considerable excitement for Dhoom 3 pre-release. The presence of superstar Aamir Khan as the thief added to the hype and buzz, and rightly so. Moviegoers also expected something different because of his presence. And in that context, Dhoom 3 is a master-stroke! It’s not just another chor-police fare but it has lot other elements and aspects that makes Dhoom 3 a film to watch out for!
The story of the movie: The Western Bank Of Chicago is rocked by a series of thefts in it’s different branches and the brain behind it is Sahir(Aamir Khan). The manner in which he managed to escape right under the cops’ noses everytime stunned one and all. It’s soon discovered that Sahir has an Indian connection and hence, 2 cops from India – Jai Dixit(Abhishek Bachchan) and Ali(Uday Chopra) – are called to help. Jai and Ali have caught some really dangerous and smart robbers in the past but Sahir is nowhere close to all those thieves. He has some secrets up his sleeves which he effectively uses to his advantage. But Jai is not the one to give up so easily…
Like the first 2 parts of Dhoom, Dhoom 3 commences with a sensational robbery sequence that immediately sets the mood. Having seen the first two parts, it was obvious that the action scenes would border on ‘how-the-hell-did-he-do-it’ kind of stuff. But the execution is amazing and makes for a splendid watch. Ali-Jai’s entry too is totally entertaining, and even hilarious, although few action scenes were plain stupid. The film gets better as one realizes that Sahir is a very smart chap and a strategist and knows very well how to trick the cops.
However, the best is reserved for the intermission point – it’s bound to leave one stunned and wide-eyed! The best part is, one might even guess what’s in store next and yet, it’ll stun viewers once it’s unveiled. The film goes on a different path in the second half but the excitement remains. The scene at the amusement park in the night was terrific and the climax too is neatly executed. Moreover, the film is 172 minutes long but engages beautifully and never drags or bores even for a moment!
Unfortunately, the film isn’t devoid of flaws. The Tap Dance is a disappointment. Few action scenes were needlessly over-the-top that didn’t make an impact. Although the chase scenes are fun, one wonders why the cops aren’t shooting at Sahir and are simply chasing him! Also, Jai Dixit finds too much about Sahir and it’s not shown how and where he secures the information from. Lastly, the series of voiceovers immediately after intermission could have been better.
Dhoom 3 belongs to Aamir Khan. His performance was much more than that of a thief that robs to avenge the wrongdoings done to his family. This was an immensely challenging role and Aamir plays his difficult part with utmost ease. He looked dashing riding hi-end bikes and doing the difficult circus stunts(whilst showing his envious body). There’s no doubt that Aamir is a terrific performer and Dhoom 3 just confirms that!
Abhishek Bachchan looked macho and gave his best shot too. He was especially better in the second half. Uday Chopra is a riot and raises many more laughs. The actor may have disappointed in other films but in Dhoom series, he rocks! Katrina Kaif(Aaliya) worked very hard for her character and it shows. But sadly or rather shockingly, she doesn’t have much to do in the film. And this was a disappointment since the Dhoom girls always have a significant part to essay in the film. Jackie Shroff(Iqbal Haroon Khan) is splendid in supporting role. Same goes for Siddharth Nigam(young Sahir). Tabrett Bethell(Victoria) looks cute and performs well.
Pritam’s music is fine but not as memorable as Dhoom 1 and Dhoom 2. Thankfully, songs are beautifully shot. Malang obviously is the best of the lot though Kamli too makes quite an impact. Tu Hi Junoon and Bande Hain Hum Uske too were very well presented.
Julius Packiam’s background score is exhilarating. Action(Conrad Palmisano, Sham Kaushal) makes for a great watch, despite going over-the-top in few scenes. Sets are larger-than-life while the acrobatics and magic tricks shown in the film add to the fun. Sudeep Chatterjee’s cinematography is top-class and the various locales of Chicago are shot with finesse. VFX is extraordinary and the level of technology showed in the film(especially the bikes) will leave audiences spellbound.
Story is quite exciting and Vijay Krishna Acharya’s screenplay, dialogues and direction do total justice to it. The direction was especially mindblowing in the action and confrontational scenes. Also, note how the scene at the intermission scene was presented – just amazing! Great work!
Some of the best scenes:
Sahir’s childhood.
The first robbery.
Ali-Jai’s entry.
Sahir meets Jai.
The second robbery.
The intermission scene.
The scenes at the amusement park.
The songs Kamli, Malang and Tu Hi Junoon.
The final robbery.
The last scene.
On the whole, the year ends with a DHOOM thanks to Dhoom 3! It is a fabulous entertainer with sufficient doses of action, thrill, emotion, larger-than-life grandeur and suspense too, that makes the film one of the best to have come out in 2013! Sadly, there are few glitches but its plusses easily outweigh the flaws. Aamir Khan delivers a bravura performance, like never before.
At the box office, sky is the limit for this film. It’ll easily break old records, set new ones…and rightly so!
