The first 20-minutes give you an impression that the team has hit the bulls eye, maybe like the first Don or perhaps even better. The last 20- minutes restores the graph with a gala finish. And in between, its James Bond undertaking Mission Impossible. The one-and-only heist is given far too much prominence in the storyline (watch "Entrapment" to get an idea on how back-to-back crimes are committed in quick succession).
SRK who adopts signature hamming in all his movies adds a new feather to his cap. For Don-2, he pouts and adopts shoulders-pulled-back gait. While the earlier Don was suave and stunningly good, here he is smeared with arrogance. The narrative warrants SRK to do a face/off for about 10-minutes, and you make a silent prayer that the act continues until the credits roll. Lara Dutta seems a replacement to Isha Koppikar. Priyanka Chopra continues to remain steadfast on her mission to nab her brother's killer. Not much of romantic sparks with Don/ Vijay in this one. Boman Irani and Kunal Kapoor were alright. Om Puri hardly had any meat in the role.
Unlike the first instalment music is a big downer as none of the numbers could hold themselves on the charts. On that note dialogues fail to register an impact and the one-liners seem lame. It became quite evident in the promos with "Don says.... THIS!" and "Don says.... THAT!"
Action sequences are well done. Background score was engaging. Editing is slick. Direction is first rate.
SRK should continue with this franchise with new instalment every 2- years thereby ensuring to pocket a guaranteed hit.
SRK who adopts signature hamming in all his movies adds a new feather to his cap. For Don-2, he pouts and adopts shoulders-pulled-back gait. While the earlier Don was suave and stunningly good, here he is smeared with arrogance. The narrative warrants SRK to do a face/off for about 10-minutes, and you make a silent prayer that the act continues until the credits roll. Lara Dutta seems a replacement to Isha Koppikar. Priyanka Chopra continues to remain steadfast on her mission to nab her brother's killer. Not much of romantic sparks with Don/ Vijay in this one. Boman Irani and Kunal Kapoor were alright. Om Puri hardly had any meat in the role.
Unlike the first instalment music is a big downer as none of the numbers could hold themselves on the charts. On that note dialogues fail to register an impact and the one-liners seem lame. It became quite evident in the promos with "Don says.... THIS!" and "Don says.... THAT!"
Action sequences are well done. Background score was engaging. Editing is slick. Direction is first rate.
SRK should continue with this franchise with new instalment every 2- years thereby ensuring to pocket a guaranteed hit.