the audience applauded

Lack of good storyline.

It was OK. I don't see why everyone loves it so much. It wasn't very smart or deep or well-directed.

This film is so real. It treats its characters with so much care and sensitivity.

this movie is indeed a movie that isn't quite a regular bollywood fare. It is a very well made movie with EXCELLENT performances from each of the cast.the only place the movie lacked was in certain applications of scenes where much more care was needed,....also where in the world does a bank have a skateboard left in the middle of its hall?.....but apart from few glitches and certain lapses that occurred to indianize the movie.....the rest was impressively done. the previous reviewer certainly was out of his mind when he said that making top stories and screenplays was beyond bollywood writes/directors......bollywood has churned out the best of the movies ......its just that the western audience cannot connect to certain things which they don't see in their society.our dear friend seems to childishly adore their out of the world,out of the mind movies. anyways, AANKHEN has been inspired by an English movie but still has its original values....specially the drama scenes where the 3 protagonists connect with each other. This movie has been highly underrated,and deserves a viewing at least to appreciate its plot and performances..... P.S:- Paresh rawal was at his very best and his performance is a major thing to watch in this movie.

A surprisingly good offering from Bollywood. A bank robbery is planned by a disgruntled ex-employee who is upset because he was fired. The plan involves recruiting 3 blind people, training them, etc. The goal, of course, is to rob the bank while making all the witnesses believe that the perpetrators were not blind. If they are caught, who would believe that they were the thieves, right ? But, twists, double crosses and love-twists abound. Understandably, filming such an intricate plot elegantly is beyond Bollywood writers/directors. The plot gets somewhat flimsy at places, where the director tries to forcibly insert some bollywood-ese sections. On the whole, a worthwhile film to watch. Amitabh shines. Paresh Rawal's melodrama is painful to watch. One gets the idea that this was an attempted copy of some Hollywood film.

The expression "Whoah !" comes running to my mouth as I step out of the cinema hall having consumed Bollywood's answer to the popular gujarati play -- 'aandhlo paato'.Racy, wild ... thrilling ... I think you're getting the picture !Needless to say, the trump card held by Vipul Shah (director) is the intricate and intriguing plot of this "tighten-your-seat-belts" extravaganza !Bravura performances by the infallible Big B, Akshay Kumar and the proficient Paresh Rawal ... a gripping pace ... an unusual story and technical finesse bring to you a product that is almost flawless !There ... ! That's the catchword --- "ALMOST" ! Yes ... the beautiful visage of this film is marred by a few unsightly blemishes.The sidey lovey-dovey twosome working in the bank grate on your nerves each time they make an unwanted appearance. And pray ... WHY oh WHY the name "Vilasrao Jefferson" for the bank that resembles a 5-star hotel lobby ?Moreover, the sharp-as-nails and witty-as-can-be Paresh Rawal is shown putting his foot in his mouth over the silliest of issues and royally messing up the bank robbery. Without mincing words, there are times when you are tempted to whack him on his behind and warn him not to reduce the most dramatic sequence of the movie into a farce.These minor moles and warts apart, the movie is a delight and a must-watch for every soul thirsty for innovation and creativity in Indian Cinema. I give this one an 8 on 10 !

It is a must see. Excellent plot - it is a very gripping movie - and very well directed. The story it not at all stereo-typical - and just when you think it is over - you know there's another twist. Excellent acting by Amitabh Bachchan. Sushmita looks great!