Some years back, in about 1998-99, we used to see the trailers of a film ”Dus”, each time we used to turn our televisions on.The film starred Sanjay Dutt, Salman Khan, Raveena Tandon and Shilpa Shetty.It`s songs became a hit and the film had also become the talk of the town, but unfortunately, it was shelved.In 2005, ”Dus” is re-launched again but with a different story, different characters, different songs and of course with a different star cast (except for Sanjay Dutt and Shilpa Shetty.They`re both a part of the new ”Dus”).Well, the new film with the same title doesn`t have the same luck as the previous one.This one has finally released and is nowadays the most hot ‘n’ happening film in Bollywood.By going through its trailors one would expect this film to be something great.However, it is due to such high expectations that the film disappoints.
Venky`s Rock. ”Dus”, directed by Anubhav Sinha, stars Sanjay Dutt, Suniel Shetty, Abhishek Bachchan, Zayed Khan, Shilpa Shetty, Esha Deol, Dia Mirza, Raima Sen, Pankaj Kapoor and Gulshan Grover.This one is a multi-starrer and this film has Anubhav Sinha of the sweet romantic films such as ”Tum Bin” or ”Aapko Pehle Bhi Kahin Dekha Hai”, as the director.His latest film, as a director is very different from the previous film, that he directed.There is no romance in this one, but it is an out an out slick action film.So, has the director been able to carry this film on his shoulders?
”Dus”, is an action thriller which is about an Anti-terrorist agency, in India and the latest problem its members are facing.It is reported that an Indian terrorist has fled to Canada and he has made life miserable for the Canadians.Everyone in Canada has only 10 days to live, after which they will be killed by the terrorist and his companions.The lives of all the Canadians is under threat.To solve this mission, back home in India, the members of the anti-terrorist agency are preparing to go to Canada and to find out and to arrest the terrorist who has made life miserable for everyone living in Canada and even in India.The members of this anti-terrorist agency include, the chief of this anti-terrorist cell, Sidhant (Sanjay Dutt), his younger brother, Shashank (Abhishek Bachchan), then there is Aditya (Zayed Khan) and finally there is the one and only lady of this gang, who is as brave as the other men and she is Aditi (Shilpa Shetty).They are all handed over the arduous task of finding and arresting the terrorist and to save the lives of all those innocent people who are constantly under threat.To accomplish their mission, they all go to Canada.When they reach Canada, Neha (Esha Deol) comes to receive them and she is the one who guides them all.Coming to the romance angle of the film, during this mission, Neha falls in love with Shahshank and vice versa.There is also some kind of attraction between Sidhant and Aditi.Even Aditya is in love with someone, too.His lady love is Anu (Dia Mirza), who is engaged to someone else.When these members of the anti-terrorist cell, reach Canada, a Canadian cop, who is of Indian origin, named Dan (Suniel Shetty) follows them, as they are driving the car too fast.He asks them to stop and gets out of the car.As he gets out of his car, he is shot by someone who knows that the members of the anti-terrorist cell from India have arrived in Canada.Dan is saved and suffer from minor injuries.Now, Dan has two missions in his life.First of all, he promises to help these members of the anti-terrorist agency who have come to Canada in search of the terrorist.Dan`s second aim is to re-unite with his wife (Raima Sen), who doesn`t live with him anymore, after their child`s death as she blames Dan for his death .Some events keep on taking place with the detectives from India, one after the other but it is these events that lead them to Hasmukh Mehta (Pankaj Kapoor).Hasmukh Mehta is a partner of the terrorist and he is arrested by the Indian detectives.They use Hasmukh Mehta`s information to search for the terrorist as they have very less time to accomplish this mission and any sort of delay can result in a disaster.So, will they finally get the terrorist arrested?Can they fulfill the responsibility of saving the lives of those innocent people who are under a constant threat?To know this, watch the film.
This is a multi-starrer film, with an impressive star-cast, so now let`s comment on the performances.Sanjay Dutt, does his part really well, and his fans will like him as Sidhant, very much.After ”Parineeta”, this is another good performance from him.
Suniel Shetty also manages to give a decent performance and does justice to his role.
Abhsihek Bachchan is very good and this film will help to increase his already increasing fan following.Zayed Khan seems uneasy and needs to improve more in the acting department.Yes, the guy is stylish and carries off his role with style but style is not all which is needed to be an actor.One needs to be very talented, when he is an actor, and Zayed doesn`t show any acting talents.
Shilpa Shetty in her much talked about Angelina Joile, kind of a role, is fanatastic.Her action scenes are a treat to watch because the actress looks great kicking all the dons and gangsters.Her fans will definitely be excited to watch her in this role because from an item girl to an action ‘hero’, is really a very big step.Esha Deol doesn`t have to do much other than flirting with Abhishek Bachchan.Dia Mirza and Raima Sen don`t get much scope to perform.
Pankaj Kapoor is fantastic yet again, after his critically acclaimed performance in ”Maqbool”.Gulshan Grover, as the bad man (once again!!!), doesn`t impress.
So, this film is director Anubhav Sinha`s big chance to prove himself as a director who can handle every kind of film, from romantic to action, but unfortunately, he fails to impress with this film.He relies more on action and camera effects than the story.There is more of kicking and punches in the film than actually a story.The encounters of the agency`s members with the terrorists are not interesting enough.Sequences which could have you at the edge of your seat and which could have you biting your nails, fail miserably because there is no such scene which will have you staring at the screen.Infact, you will get very bored while watching the film, as there is a heavy dose of action and nothing much else.Even the beautifully picturised action sequences get boring, as they drag.Then, there is the unwanted romantic angle to the film, something which wasn`t needed much.They could have shown just one love story, like that of Sanjay Dutt and Shilpa Shetty, but finding a love interest for all the heroes was a bit too much.Even the climax disappoints.
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