Dec 25, 2013 01:17 AM
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The Dhoom series is an Indian franchise of action films that has entertained audiences since its first part in 2004. 6 years after its second part released (Dhoom 2 released in 2006) – audiences eagerly awaited its third part because YRF cast the very versatile Aamir Khan as the thief.
As a part of the series, Dhoom has been about hi-tech thieves and their background story. The movie in some places lacks logic and the basic physics but being a Hindi film it is allowed to be a little OTT.
The movie is about the fiery, dangerous clown thief & magician Sahir (Aamir Khan) who runs the ‘Great Indian Circus’ and also robs a giant Chicago bank. Going back in time, Sahir’s father (Jackie Shroff) was struggling to keep the Great Indian circus going.
Financial instability and the bank officers unimpressed with his ‘new’ tricks refuse to help him – he commits suicide in front of young Sahir whose only mission now is to destroy the bank that he holds responsible for his father’s death.
Since the Chicago police have failed more than once to nab the culprit they now summon upon cops from India to solve a bank robbery.
The movie kicks off at a very good note but the tap dance in the beginning doesn’t suit Aamir (maybe he should stop believing that everything he does suits him). Just after you have seen the bare bodied villain on screen, it’s now time for India’s top cop ACP Jai Dixit (Abhishek Bachan) & his sidekick Ali Akbar’s (Uday Chopra) entry. Only so that our ACP & the thief get equal amount of screen space – it’s a long(also not to forget illogical & lame) introduction scene for both of them!
Although Saahir doesn’t show too many expressions during the fight sequences, it’s now time to feed the audiences with some glamor – Aaliya (Katrina Kaif) who tries too hard to act but unfortunately she can’t (If the late very respected Mr Yash Chopra couldn’t get some expressions on her face – I think the audiences should give up their hopes). She is like a flexible pretty doll that does her lavish acrobatics & trapezes really well but mind it without any expressions. She is a part of Saahir’s circus troop. The Action scenes are shot, directed have been on par with Hollywood’s action sequences. The first part ends with revealing its big twist before the interval. A big drawback - the first half of the movie lacks the solid hardcore dialogues which were much needed.
The second part is a little too extended with an unnecessary song (could have been edited out) between Saahir & Aaliya (is it only to give her one more song as she is in the film only for the songs and about 10 dialogues). Aamir Khan as a villain is not the typically sexy one(like the other two parts) but in the second half you tend to really like his character and one somewhere sympathizes with him. Although the earlier two parts of Dhoom showcased how the robbery was carried out – Dhoom 3 lacks the same.
The actual robbery has not been shown; the movie is all about convertible bikes, sexy dance moves, expensive songs, a couple of hi tech gadgets & illogical moves. The second half lacks grip which was the USP of the earlier two parts.
Also, the child actor (Siddharth Nigam) who essays the role of younger Saahir is a delight on screen that lights up the screen with his presence. Jackie Shroff as Aamir’s father has done full justice to his small role in the film.
Some positive points –
• Uday’s character is no longer the ‘annoying’ Ali.
• Abhishek Bachan has acted decently well.
• Katrina does what she is best at – looking good & has put in hard work for the dance she does in the movie.
• Siddharth Nigam (young Aamir) & Jackie Shroff – acted amazingly well.(Katrina – may be even Siddharth can give you acting tips)
• Aamir – acted really well and one can see his perfectionist nature in minute details. E.g. - the way he wears his hat.
• Great screenplay
Negative points –
• Aamir may be got too influenced by his leading lady & has no expressions in his tap dance.
• Katrina – expressionless as always.
• No chemistry between Aamir & Katrina.
• Uday Chopra – YRF tried to give his character some sense, sorry it’s not working!
• Lacks logic in many places – Why would the Chicago police call cops from India rather than hiring FBI or CIA, complete lack of logic (convertible bikes?) & physics sense.
