It isn't all that great, actually. Really cheesy and very predicable of how certain scenes are gonna turn play out. However, I guess that's the charm of it all, because I would consider this one of my guilty pleasures.

While it doesn't offer any answers, it both thrills and makes you think.

The storyline feels a little thin and moth-eaten in parts but this sequel is plenty of fun.

A clunky actioner with a handful of cool moments.

Parinda was a rare film when released in 1989, Shot on real locations, hardly any songs, showed the underbelly of Mumbai and depicted story of Gangsters. The film does resemble On The Waterfront a bit but thats about it. The film catches your attention from the word GO, though the pace is slow at times, Anupam Kher's death scene is fantastic, while Anil's transformation is superb, The best part is Anna's character which is well handled and very unpredictable. The murder scenes are superbly shot, The pre-climax twist in the story is simply awesome and the climax is the best part of the enterprise.Direction by VVC is superb Music in limited doses by RD Burman is fantastic, Tumse Milke is awesome Camera-work is fantastic, Dialogues are superb, Nana gets the best linesThis film was a turning point in Jackie's career, till then he was hardly known as an actor, perhaps KAASh was one film, In this film he proved he could act, VVC always brought out the best in him Anil Kapoor is fantastic in his role,surprisingly both starred in the blockbuster RAM LAKHAN in the same year, In that film Anil stole the show, here Jackie does. Their pairing was repeated often and became very famous Madhuri doesn't get much to do but leaves a mark The best performance comes from Nana Patekar who proves that he is one of the best actors we have, he balances Anna's intensity and also his eccentric part superbly, his expressions are simply outstanding Amongst rest Suresh Oberoi, Anupam Kher, Tom Alter and rest are all adequate.

Parinda has always been my favorite because it was one of the first movies to break the stereotypical formula-based film making trend in India that relied heavily on larger-than-life heroes (and villains) and impossible fight sequences that defied both gravity and logic. Parinda was a breath of fresh air amid all this chaos. It showed the Mumbai(Bombay) underworld as it had never been shown before. The movie begins with a superb background score reminiscent of The Terminator theme. As one listens to the sombre yet striking music with visuals/shots of Mumbai high rises under a grey evening sky, one realizes it's going to be a dark and no-nonsense film. And who can forget Kishen's (Jackie Shroff's) entry as he walks up that huge tank to meet rival gang-leader Moosa? I always wished the scene was a little longer. If Tom Alter did full justice to the role of Moosa, the role of Anna seemed to have been written for (and only for)the immensely talented Nana Patekar. The cinematography of the film leaves all other films of its time way behind (with the exception of 'Raakh', another dark and gritty film released around the same time). Jackie Shroff's acting is simply fabulous, whereas Anil Kapoor is, well, loud as usual! I wish he had shaved off his mustache to fit the role of the younger brother better. Suresh Oberoi as the goon gives a superlative performance - one of the best in his career. In short, Parinda marks the beginning of realistic mainstream cinema in India. Indian art-house cinema had always been realistic, but mainstream commercial cinema used to be just escapist fares until Parinda happened.

Parinda is the first Professionally directed Indian gangster movie. Vidhu Vinod Chopra has directed a Excellent Powerful realistically made gangster film with Class. The film was nominated and won several awards including Best Actor Jackie Shroff and Best Supporting Actor Nana patekar. Jackie Shroff gives a Powerhouse performance and deserved the Only Best Actor Award he has won. I wasn't much fan of Jackie films apart from Hero and Allah Rakha. After watching this movie I was very impressed. Anil Kapoor gives us a Great performance. Nana Patekar in another Powerhouse performance as the crazy Gangster in one of his Best roles ever. Parinda has the in famous sex scene with Anil and Madhuri Dixit looking Hot as ever. Bollywood rarely had Love making scenes but it didn't stop this movie from becoming one of the Best Indian Gangster films of all time. Must See

Although it can't touch the level of Sholay but it does stands in it's own league. The story, the cast, the emotions, fits in all so beautifully. I do doubt that bollywood will be able to ever produce such a movie again. Even though more than 20 years old, it still has not lost it charm, mainly because it is such a brilliant and original idea. Parinda is a benchmark for the gangster/mafia movies.