*Title:Dhoom 3
Cast:Aamir Khan, Abhishek Bacchan, Uday Chopra, Katrina Kaif
Music:Pritam
Directed by:Vijay Krishna Acharya
After waiting for what seemed like a long, long time, here comes finally the third movie of the Dhoom franchise. I, a huge movie buff, have always been a fan of the Dhoom movies and couldn’t wait for Dhoom 3 to release. And what more, Aamir Khan, one of the best actors of Bollywood, acting in it! I think this has been on of the most-anxiously awaited movies for me, ever.
So it is with high expectations that I sat for the movie and the outcome is a thrilling, fast-paced movie with action, drama and suspense but still, not what you expect from a Dhoom movie. Don’t get me wrong, I loved the movie, but looking back to what Dhoom and Dhoom 2 were, (which I loved!) this movie had me a tad bit disappointed. It was a great movie, but while I was expecting it to be the best movie of the year(yeah, even better than Bhaag Milkha Bhaag!) it sadly doesn’t be so.
Plot: Aamir Khan(Sahir or Zahir) lost his father when the Bank of Chicago shut down their circus, The Great Indian Circus, because of lack of audience and popularity. He grows up with the need to avenge his father’s death, and kill the bank as it killed his father. So, he becomes a professional thief and robs various branches of the bank. There are various chase scenes in the movie but this thief cannot be caught, because surprisingly, he goes into a place, and comes out from another(which is the actual secret of the movie).
Now, enters Abhishek Bacchan(Jai) and Uday chopra(Ali) into the scene. They are the cops who are called to Chicago to help catch the thief who’s robbing the bank. However, when they fail to do so and the thief again robs the bank, they are sent back to India. However, they remain back in Chicago, to catch the thief themselves, without the help of the Chicago police.
From here begins the ultimate chase of thief and police. Both come face-to-face a lot of times, but it’s always the thief who wins, because of his little secret. The main twist(or secret) of the movie is fantastic, though it is revealed much before the interval. Full of chase scenes, loud Dhoom Machale music in the background, intriguing scenes shot in slow motion and bikes, this overall sums up Dhoom 3.
Cast Performance:
Aamir Khan: He’s probably one of the best actors of Bollywood but oh! what a disappointment. Aamir Khan so didn’t suit the thief’s role. I never thought I would say this, but this is the first Aamir Khan movie in which I didn’t like his role at all. No one other than Hrithik, or even John, could have suited the perfect character of the thief. I mean, Aamir’s acting was too good, but I just wish he doesn’t play the role of a thief in the future. Firstly, I found his looks, expressions and gestures a little too intense. As if he’s trying too hard to fit into the role, but somehow isn’t succeeding. Secondly, he is too short. I mean, scenes where he is standing beside Abhishek, I actually laughed out loud in the theater, it looked so funny. But otherwise, if you judge his acting, I think he did great.
Abhishek Bacchan: He’s the same old Jai, and I loved him yet again in the story. I especially love Jai and Ali’s combination, they’re so funny at times. Abhishek Bacchan played his character well, though doesn’t require any special appreciation. Same goes to Uday Chopra who plays the character of Ali.
Katrina Kaif: I think I need to write a whole different para for her. So, for all those who are going to watch this movie for Katrina, and only Katrina: DON’T waste your time! Easily, Katrina’s worst role ever! I can’t believe she said yes to this role. Overall, she doesn’t have more than five dialogues in the whole movie, and does nothing more than show skin and smile stupidly in the film. Looking back to Aishwarya Rai in Dhoom 2(sorry, I have to compare) Katrina’s role in the movie is not even 5% of Aishwarya’s role. So, all those who’re expecting to enjoy Katrina Kaif in yet another movie, think twice before going to see it.
Music: The music was very good. I loved Pritam’s composition and except for one song(Tu Hi Junoon), I loved all the other songs in the movie(Malang, Kamli and the title track of course). I especially loved the background music - it was perfect!
==Cinematography: I need to give special appreciation to cinematography. It was marvelous. All the chase scenes, shot brilliantly. Aamir’s looks and the scenes which were shot in slow motion! Special stars to this one.
==So, should you see the film?= For all the fans of the Dhoom movies: go for the movie. It’s a one time watch - but you’ll definitely love it! For everyone who loves bikes: you have to watch this! Lovers of action, suspense, and awesome chase scenes: don’t miss this one! Aamir Khan fans: Even though it’s not his best, but see it for his sake:) And lastly, for Katrina Kaif fans: Even though I wrote negatively for her, you shouldn’t miss the Kamli song. It’s her introductory song and you’ll definitely love it!
Thanks for reading the review,
Regards,
AH