Ritu's Reviews

Racy and upbeat, sit tight and enjoy the ride that is Dhoom 2. Director Sanjay Gadhvi makes sure this riot oozes style and sophistication. A sleek action film for the masses, Dhoom 2 has the looks, the story, and the sizzle to keep you entertained.

But heed my warning, don’t think too hard and just enjoy it for what it is.
Continuing the cops and robber game, its an intelligent thief against a superior cop. The plot is basic but the intricacies are what make it stand apart. Neat disguises, tricky mind games, and bond-like techie toys make it a cool watch.

Well penned, the dialogues and select scenes with Abhishek and Hrithek and Hrithek and Aishwariya are impressive. Overall the script is decent, holding a rare quality in its conclusion. Where most good stories fail to wrap up properly, the conclusion here leaves you with a satisfied feeling. Only minus point is you never find out the purpose of why the thief actually steals at all. Is it for money, fame, or just to play the game?
State of the art cinematography and awesome shots of South America add to the experience. From a technical perspective the film has been looked after very well. It’s evident no details were neglected. The visual effects don’t disappoint and the action sequences are savvy. Aesthetically be it the sets or the styling of the actors, there’s a fresh appeal.

Aishwariya Rai and Bipasha Basu have worked every muscle in their body to make sure they are a drooling sight to see. Aishwariya hasn’t been seen in a feisty role that allows her to be a sexy siren, but Dhoom 2 showcases her in a new light. Bronzed up, with bleached highlights, midriffs and short skirts, she’s in a whole new avatar. Dusky super model now actress Bipasha Basu doesn’t play second fiddle and shows who’s the queen of the ramp in her bold bikini. Both beauties heat up the otherwise cool film. Where the guys hearts may have started beating faster, girls hearts are likely to have come to a full stop at the sight of Hrithek Roshan. With a golden tan and lightened hair, shirtless Hrithek is a visual feast for the females. The newbies on the Dhoom 2 set sure know how to make a fire. The original stars of Dhoom Abhishek and Uday, pull the film together with their original formula. Abhishek holds his own on the acting front, though he walks parallel to Hrithek the length of his role is less. Uday Chopra makes his mark as the class clown, Dhoom and Dhoom 2 just wouldn’t be the same without his silly antics that make you smile. With regards to acting, Hrithek shines above all. He gives his character the intensity it needs. While John Abraham is indeed missed and you can’t help but picture him playing the part, Hrithek is a class act. An amazing dancer and near perfect actor, he doesn’t leave much to criticize. Aishwariya on the other hand could imbibe some of her co-artists qualities. Some may or may not welcome her in this role, but the problem is in her own execution and understanding of the character. The way she delivers her dialogues don’t allow them to flow and her character comes off as a bimbo instead of hip and clever. She doesn’t look comfortable playing the part and does a satisfactory job. Comfortable is Bipasha Basu in her double role. She does justice to both characters, coming across confident in one and silly in the other. Rimi Sen has a small appearance to bridge the gap in which she does fine.

The background score is strong, setting the right tone for the various moods, but the actual soundtrack lacks oomph. The ‘Dhoom Again’ song works thanks to Hrithek’s dancing abilities and ‘Krazy Kiya Re’ is catchy.
Dhoom 2 lives up to its hype. From the first to the second, the team has gone all out and taken it to a new level with the hottest stars of today. A watch for action lovers and admirers of beauty, Dhoom 2 is not a 2, but 3 1/2 out of 5 stars on Ritu’s Review.