DHOOM

Saw this Yash Raj movie for the second time in as many months, both times in the theater! This time mainly because it was free! The repeat viewability however, was remarkable!

Medium: Amar theater, Funasia, Richardson

What's new?
It has a great sense of style that you only see in Hollywood movies. It had more style than most stylish Hollywood movies actually and has set the bar really high for anyone trying to emulate style. They could have done without mentioning the word "style". The idea of a heist in the casino may have been repeated in several B/Hollywood movies, however, this one has a refreshing twist to it.

Noticeable:
1. Esha Deol's unlimited exposure! This was new... I've only seen her in the Aayudha Ezhuthu style and she sucked. Here she reveals her shape and a pinch of tan does her no harm. She has also danced nicely to the tunes. The jet ski scene is heights of exposure for even a Bipasha or Mallika. Rimi Sen adds her skin component
to make it a large skin show.. but that's not all in the movie...

2. Uday Chopra's acting talent and comic timing. This guy ought to have been more famous. But maybe because he acts selectively is why he looks cool. A filmfare for best comedian award on the cards?

3. Aby Baby has done a very good job in this movie as a follow up to his role in Yuva.

4. Last but certainly not the least... John Abraham was WONDERFUL!!! Super style, super bod and great acting. He deserves the best villain award for his performance! Thursday, November 04, 2004 at 11:38 AM

Saw Dhoom on Saturday and watched it again on Sunday. Really enjoyed it. As you said it has great repeat viewability. Extraordinary camera work, great editing, very good background score all combine to make it THE most stylishly shot movie in Indian film history. But I thought the ending was lame. I think Uday Chopra will get a Filmfare nomination for best comedian, and may even end up winning it as I don't think the competition is strong in that category. But I thought John Abraham was just average, not too good. Just like Abhishek. The girls were sizzling hot. Overall, a very entertaining guy flick.
-RATS 9:32 PM