This is a nice movie to watch. Full paisa wasul.
If you haven’t watched Dishoom yet, do so immediately - if only for action king Akshay Kumar’s out-of-character and unforgettable cameo that was largely filmed at Yas Water World. It involves, among other things, a jet-ski, two pairs of orange swimsuits and a splendid man bun.
Kumar may only have five minutes of screen time but he completely eclipses lead actors Abraham and Dhawan, who portray Kabir and Junaid, cops who take over Abu Dhabi in super cars and helicopters as they race against time trying to find a kidnapped cricketer.
The brilliant cinematography captures the capital in all its glory. From the sparkling waters of Yas Marina to the glittering skyscrapers of Reem Island, the city perfectly sets off the high-octane action sequences. The rest of the film whizzes by in a blur of guns, explosions and car chases.
Abraham is so wooden his gun has more personality. Dhawan excels in his comic role, probably because he grew up watching all his father’s( filmmaker David Dhawan) silly comedies. Up-and-coming actor Saqib Saleem is memorable as patriotic Indian batsman Viraj Sharma, and is several leagues above the new, mostly talentless generation of young actors( Tiger Shroff, we’re looking at you) .