It is never easy to make a film when the ending is known to the viewer. Apoorva Lakhia after duds ike Mumbai se Aaya mera Dost and Ek Ajnabee has done exceptionally well in this Shootout. The shootout of bullets leave a spell bound effect on you after you leave the hall.What he manages best is does not take extreme sides with police and gangsters.He leaves that to audience.He crafts all his scenes pefectly and leaves his best for the last 40 minutes.He executes the shootout with authority and control as if he was involved in the actual shootout.Over the last ten years we have seen many gangster underworld movies but this one holds its own for the execution.
What comes out are top notch performances from Vivek Oberoi and Sanjay Dutt with fine support from Suniel Shetty, Arbazz Khan, Tusshar Kapoor, Amitabh Bachan and Amrita Singh.Vivek shows his best in the mean character of Maya.His death scene is exceptional.Sanjay Dutt shows maturity and restraint in his Police officer character.Cinematic colours are well used throughout the film which sets the mood perfectly.But the film has too many item numbers which are not required.
On the whole a great effort by Apporva Lakhia and team.
Go for it.