This Movie Can Only Be Described With One Word.

Fantastic!

I think this is a new genre that they're all sort of working their way through it and haven't got all the kinks worked out yet but it's a genre that works for me.

One of the film's great tricks is that, for a time, you think it will go down a rabbit hole of unrealistic glorification.

Seeing the rating that I've accorded this movie, I'm quite sure that I'm going to be getting quite a few (maybe all) thumbs down (Not that it bothers me, though I just thought I'd mention it). However, after seeing all the hate that this movie has garnered over here, I just thought I'd write this review. For the select few that can spare a few minutes, read on.The plot is fairly straightforward (and is also apparent from the trailers itself). Aryan is an international thief who, after committing heists successfully all over the world has set his eyes on Mumbai. The case is assigned to ACP Jai Dixit and a female officer Shonali Bose. But Aryan (Mr. A as he is known) has been committing heists which follow a certain pattern w.r.t. the dates and also form a sign on the world map - the "A" sign - which helps Jai predict the location of the next robbery. The question is will Jai be able to stop Mr. A.Technically speaking, the film is simply flawless. The background music is simply pulsating and energetic at the right places while the different ways in which the title track plays out are great. The action is simply top-notch for an industry which is literally starved of good action films. The cinematography and editing are also just right.Hrithik Roshan's performance as Mr. A is undoubtedly the highpoint of the film. It comes across as so strong that he doesn't even need dialogs to convey his character of a perfectionist - the only word he speaks during the first 30-40 minutes of the film is "perfect". His body language is in perfect harmony with his characterization in the film. He actually took to roller-blading for 1-2 months just to shoot a particular five-minute sequence involving them. Abhishek Bachchan simply lacks the spark he had in the original while playing Jai Dixit. Uday Chopra is his usual clumsy self which works in the movie at times. Aishwarya Rai, although starts off well, seems to become quite an irritating factor while Bipasha puts a commendable performance in seemingly inconsequential roles.Most of the "critics" here seem to have a problem with the absence of logic in the film. Well, all I can say is that as a director, Sanjay Gandhvi should have shot some scenes involving Aryan's past which could have made him more believable and acceptable. He actually had a background for Aryan - according to him, Aryan "is a rich boy who has lost his parents at a young age. He has always got A grades in school and has done a course in computer engineering. He is a well-traveled linguist, a connoisseur of wines, a man hugely into adventure sports.He does this purely for the adrenaline rush." And know, I'm not making this stuff out (unfortunately I cannot post a link to the source in a review). This is how he had actually conceived Aryan's character.The reason he decided to skip all these "details" is because he wanted Dhoom: 2 to play out as a thrill-ride. Of course he could have explained how exactly Aryan slips in and out of those disguises. But then his purpose was to provide the audience with a sense of surprise and he succeeded at it. And this is something you could only witness in a movie theater in India (I did) after which you'd probably agreed that this was the best possible way to present the heists in the movie.I could actually go on and on about this movie explaining / justifying it but I have just have to stop at some point. I would've even start an FAQ for this movie or responded on the boards - both of which I unfortunately cannot do because I cannot authenticate my account. All I'd say is that people here really have a double attitude. First they want our industry to attempt movies in different genres and break free from the romantic-comedy stereotype. Then, when such a movie actually arrives, they label it as being crap and ask Bollywood to go back to making its usual stuff. Perhaps that's why most films here are the usual romantic films - the audience just doesn't want to break free. And, (to a certain extent), I can understand people in the US not liking this movie (since they have their Ocean's 11,12,13... type movies) but an Indian dismissing this movie as crap is something which just does not feel right.Anyways, I'll end my rant here since I'm running out of space. All I can say is, this movie is escapist Bollywood at it's best. Although the plot is simple, the execution of the same is simply top-notch. It certainly deserves a viewing. And no, I'm not a fan boy showering praise on this movie. I'm saying what I feel I should. The Dhoom movie series has the potential to become Bollywood's first ever solid action movie franchise. "Perfect" !!!

Hrithik debuted with Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai and was impressive, he did some offbeat films like FIZA and MISSION KASHMIR and his acting was good Post that he did some routine stuff which were extensions of his lover boy part and he went very bad with MPKDH Koi Mil Gayaa brought him back where he gave a brilliant performance, LAKSHYA and KRISSH took him further though KRISSH was crap yet it worked so gave him a big blockbuster D:2 made me a Hrithik fan not because the film was great but because it proved that Hrithik's style quotient and cool attitude can make a film watchable.Remove Hrithik from this stupid film and u'll get Abhishek with his out of shape looks and bored expressions and copying his dad's delivery, Luckily GURU brought him back to form Uday Chopra acting like an idiot Bipasha was alright in the cop act but then came her forced twin sister act which got to the nerves What else? There was Abhi's better half Aish who was terrible and gave her worst act ever, Her Sunehri act got to my nerves and so did their love story(Hrithik and Aish)The film is plot less, the stunts are too amateurish and too stupid to even be forgiven, the romantic scenes and songs are forcedExcept the last bike chase the whole film is a jokeThe last scene also is the worst part, Makes Bunty Aur Babli a classicSanjay Gadhvi showed yet again he is a bad director yet again Music(Pritam) is good, especially DIL LAGA Cinematography is the saving graceHrithik overshadows everyone and is the saving grace of the film He is excellent though his role is too messed up changing from A thief to a foolish lover Aishwarya is horrible when she opens her mouth Abhishek is stiff and seems bored, he is laughable in the dance scenes Uday irritates, Bipasha overacts in 2nd half but is decent in 1st

The first movie Dhoom will always be a favourite of mine, it tried something different compared to what other Bollywood movies are doing, it was about a series of Heists. The film was tolerable even though it copied various American movies.Dhoom 2 was terrible in my eyes.The film tries to have some great robbery towards the start which only screams "I'm trying to hard".Hrithik Roshan is someone I don't necessarily like, but his commitment in trying different movies is something I admire but this role was terrible even for him. Dhoom may have had some flaws in terms of the plot but this film had flaws on every corner. Uday seems to act like an idiot when ever he is on screen, Abhishek is trying to imitate his fathers past roles and Bipasha, lets face it. The only reason she was in the film was because of her breasts. Ashwariya cannot act , even if her life depended on it.Now the action.The action in this film is beyond even what science fiction films are coming up with, a normal cop who stays underwater for more then 20 minutes without a oxygen tank. To many ridiculous things to mention so I will just say, stay away from this movie, a waste of your time.

There was so much hype about this film before it released, even though i haven't seen the first one i decided to go and watch this as 2 of my favourite actors are in the film Hrithik Roshan and Aishwarya Rai and Abhishek Bachan, i really like Uday Chopra too he was very funny in this film.Hrithik plays the villain in this film called A, he works all over the world and is very hard to catch.So the police officers in the film Ash, Abhishek, Uday and Bipasha try to come up with the plan to catch him.Hrithik plays his part very well and his dancing rocked, he sort of had this sexy,Italian look too also. Ash Was okay i guess but playing a sexy cop so does not suit her, it had me in stitches lol, and as for Bipasha??? what the hell was she doing in the film? her part was just useless and she did not look good in a bikini LMAO, as a woman in my opinion she not that good looking and can't act if her life depended on it. Uday was great and so was Abhishek, the ending was pretty crap but most of the film was okay i guess, i really liked the music, Ash danced really well in "crazy kiya ri". Um well it's up to you if you want to go and watch it.