Posted: 12 years ago
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The After Hrs Review: Don2

Published: Friday, Dec 23, 2011, 15:53 IST
By Soumyadipta Banerjee | Place: Mumbai | Agency: DNA

Film: Don 2
Director: Farhan Akhtar
Cast: Shah Rukh Khan, Priyanka Chopra, Boman Irani
Rating: ***

Thanks to the faulty promotional strategy, you have already seen some of the visuals and yes, you already know a part of that storyline. Unfortunately, the visuals of the unexpected

twists and turns have been all given out during the promotions.

When Shah Rukh Khan suddenly comes into the police headquarters and surrenders (it's a big moment, Don is surrendering himself!), you know that now he will go to jail wearing that 'same' orange uniform and then escape. The interrogation scenes, the Mercedes blowing up, all the dialogues – they have all been out in the open for a long time. No prizes and no guessing there.

So, the sequences that could have put you on the edge of the seat actually don't thrill you at all. The promotion of Don2 couldhave been much well planned where you don't give out the storyline and keep the unexpected visuals a 'secret'.

Also, another point must be made here – this film is all about Shah Rukh Khan. He is there in almost all the frames. He is there everywhere! He has already accepted that he is great salesman and in the first half of the film you will see him marketing Don2 -- Don isgreat, Don cannot be caught, Don is one notch less than superman…blah, blah, blah. Thankfully, there are times when he shuts his marketing campaign and gets on with the film. And we will now ignore the thousands of marketing adjectives used to describe the superhuman Don and get on with the film.

The first half is as something that you have already visualized – everybody tries to catch Don and he outsmarts everybody. The film progresses in a linear fashion till Don decides to surrender himself to the police. Now, thanks to the visuals you already know that Don will go to jail, get interrogated by Om Puri (where he says

'Aaj Meri Maa Kitna Khus Hoti' and 'Aap Mere Maa Ko Nahi Jaante'), sent to jail where he will meet Boman Irani (who says 'Welcome to Hell, Don'). So, the film begins for you when Don escapes out of jail.

The film gathers some pace as Don teams up with Boman Irani for a daring bank heist. He blackmails, threatens and hatches a perfect plot for the perfect crime. From the time on he starts executing his perfect plot, the film gets more interesting. The build-up to the climax is good.

About the other actors – Lara Dutta looks good, Priyanka Chopra looks good, Kunal Kapoor looks good and everybody else in the film looks good except for Boman Irani who has got the chance to do some acting as well. There is also a surprise moment with Hrithik Roshan. Shah Rukh and Hrithik doesn't even have one body part similar to each other but yet he turns into him and vice versa. Don't try to think a lot about the scene that scene because if you try to, you won't enjoy the film.

The cinematography is good but frankly my dear Farhan, we had expecteded a better sequel. Next time, don't let all the good things out before the film releases, will yo

Posted: 12 years ago
Yipeee  i watched it!!!

And Damn!!!!!!!! the Movie was so damn good!!!!

And my my!!!   SRK was just just just  
HOT!!!!!!!!😍

I will see the movie again!!!!!!😍😍😍😍😍   just for SRK!!
It was just a SRK film!!!


His sexy looks, his style, his laugh😆,  He was just amazing! He was charming!!
Even in prison uniform he looks so hot!

His comic timing is so good!( SRK cant go wrong here!!! does it?) u would even laugh when he laughs("wicked laugh"😆)!!!



His Introduction was just mindblowing! 
u would whistle and start clapping seeing introduction of THE DON!!
and My!!! i loved the action sequences! SRK was great!👏

He has DONNed it everywhere!  Its all about him!!!!!!!!


Lara and priyanka were good! sexy! Hot!
Boman Irani was excellent!  and very funny in one scene😆!!

The movie seems to be predictable but it is not with the twist and turns!!!  And every plan of Don is executed as smooth as cutting the cake!! and Don maintains his cool everywhere!!!

And u might say " Don jo plan kartha hai woh asaphal hona mushkil hi nahi na mumkin hai!!"😆


And the direction was fantastic!!  Action sequences👏  👏 👏  just brillinat!
Farhan did a fabulous Job!!!👏

I would hope he will bring DON3 for us!!!
chahe kithna bhi late na ho( for the good script)!!!  hum inthezar zaroor karenge boss!!!


As the song goes!!  dil ko tham lo, dil ko tham lo...aaya hai ... Don!!!!!!!!
The excitement will keep reminding the song even if it is not playing in the background!!!😃

All in all it was a treat to watch SRK in the Don2!

Don1 was nothing compared to Don2 if i may say😳!!



Might be some spoilers!!!😃

 
Lara was good!  She did her part efficiently!   Liked her role!
And Priyanka was also good!!  i was hoping that she'll have some big part in the end but didnot match my expectations! 
well Her ambition doesnt last strong enough( kambakth ishq😆)!...she has a small action sequence in the end and it was good!!    Was little disappointed with Roma but it was nice to see the romantic enclosure between Don and Roma!! 
The chemistry was rocking between SRK and Priyanka(jungli billi)!! 

And the plesant surprise!!! the guest apperance of Hrithik was very cool! he was very charming!! He was good!  Hrithik and Priyanka's chemistry was good!


It was predictable that Sameer was part of the plan till the end!!!  but in the end it did made to sit on the edge when he gets the parcel!!!!  And dil tham ke baithi thi  what will happen to Sameer!

Posted: 12 years ago
cant believe the movie is given 2, 2.5 rating!!!😲
are those rating true????

The movie deserves even better rating!




Posted: 12 years ago
BOI said the wom is mixed i really hope the film will do will its one of my most awated films so please let the film be good Edited by theprince - 12 years ago
Posted: 12 years ago
DON2 wom z very much +ve ...
the minimum z movie z avg ...
no one said the movie z bad ...
just watched star news public review  india...
n it ws  too gud ..
Posted: 12 years ago

CRITICS REVIEWS

Times of India: Don 2 is a classic action/crime thriller that doesn't let go, even for a moment. More importantly, the plot has been finely crafted, with every twist and turn falling into place like a complicated albeit neat little jigsaw.

Rating ' 4/5

Box Office capsule: DON 2 is Hell Of A Ride

Rating- 4/5

Indicineoverall, Don 2 works mainly because of three reasons ' SRK's performance, Farhan's direction and those fantastic dialogues. At the box-office, the film has opened well and should continue it's good run for the next 2 weeks. Many have asked us about the repeat-value. For us, Don 2 is a one-time watch in theater and second-time on DVD for sure.

Rating: 4/5

UK Live Cinema:

Rating- 4.5/5

DemocraticPaper.com: Overall the movie is great, and as we all know Don in India always speaks awesome dialogues and as usual the movie's dialogue are fantastic. Ok so about music, well its Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy , they are always brilliant.

Rating: 4.5/5

Desimartini: The King is back indeed!!!

Rating: 4/5

Bollyspice: All in all Don 2 is a smashing finale to an already interesting line up of films released this year. It's a slickly edited, edge of the seat, cool, sassy and well made product with a gripping plot to boot. Here's hoping they decide to make a third installment as there's definitely potential to explore more of Don's wicked antics, watch him outwit the good guys again and recite his by now (in)famous line 'Don ko pakadna mushkil hi nahi''

Rating: 4/5

madpath.com: The Don 2 is again and again watch movie. Everytime you watch you will find something new. A amazing Christhmas and new year it will be.

Rating: 4.5/5

samay live: A must watch film for action lover

Rating: 4/5

KoiMoi.com: On the whole, Don 2 may not give the discerning audience a great high but it will be loved by those who like style, intrigue, suspense and attitude.

Rating: 3.5/5

New York Times:

Rating: Bollywood Baddie is Ready to Take on Europe

Zee News: 'Don 2' Belongs to shah rukh khan

Rating: 3/5

OneIndia: Overall, Don 2 is a perfect entertainment package for this Christmas. After Ra.One, this movie holds a mirror to changing trends in Indian cinema. Don't miss to watch SRK's dazzling stunts.

Rating: 3.5/5

DailyBhaskar: On the whole, Don 2 is a perfect combination of style with substance. Definitely a one-time watch for one and all and treat for SRK fans.

Rating: 3/5

DNA: Watch Don 2 for some kick-ass action. And Shah Rukh Khan.

Rating: 3/5

Digital spy:

Rating: 3/5

Current Week Cinema: Don 2 is fairly entertaining. SRK contemporary and stylish in look worth to watch.

Rating: 3.5/5

SuperGoodMoviesDon 2, is different and shuts all of them up who compared Don with the Big B starrer. The action stunts picturized should be commended with some must-watch breath-taking sequences. Editing is crisp but the romantic angle added could be explored more for commercial reasons. Farhan Akhtar's direction is great,A must watch for action buffs.

Rating: 3.5/5

BollywoodHungama (Taran): On the whole, DON 2 rides on star power and brand value. The film has a bland first hour, but the second half takes the film to another level. There's no denying that a cohesive script would've made a world of a difference to the film, but the tremendous hype, star power and the lucrative period [Christmas and New Year celebrations] will make its investors reap a harvest.

Rating: 3.5/5

Daily Times Pakistan:

Rating: Thumps Up 4/5

Mid-Day: strongly recommend that you watch this one, solely to experience the Shah Rukh Khan-charisma once again.

Rating: 2.5/5

Yahoo Movies:

Rating: 2/5

Rediff ( Aseem Chhabra ):

Rating: 2.5/5

Rediff ( Raja Sen ):

Rating: 2.5/5

Parda PhashThe movie is not at all like other Indian sequels such as Dhoom 2 or Raaz 2 but is a pure next level with story stretching to a new high. The movie has been shot in 2D and 3D is also well justified.

Rating: 4/5

Edited by aiswaryaaa - 12 years ago
Posted: 12 years ago
4 star from indiaglitz🥳

Don 2 - Gripping, stylish, thrilling paisa vasool experien

Joginder Tuteja, IndiaGlitz  [Friday, December 23, 2011]

Though one was clear about what 'Don' would be like when Shahrukh Khan decided to remake the Amitabh Bachchan starrer, there was absolutely no clue thrown around what is in store from 'Don 2'. Well, here is the reason why. It is apparent that the makers of the film (Farhan Akhtar, Shahrukh Khan and Ritesh Sidhwani) didn't want to confuse audience since 'Players', which is about to release soon, is also based on the same theme.

Yes, the fact is that at the core of it all, both 'Don 2' and 'Players' deal with a heist. While gold bars worth crores is at stake in 'Players', the target for 'Don 2' is a bank. While one still awaits the outcome of the former, one can comfortably state that latter has indeed raised the bar. Pun intended.

Still, one can't really say that 'Don 2' begins with a bang. Oh yes, there is banging and all involved but frankly, the entire 'let's kill Don' followed by the fight sequence isn't just a direct repeat of what one had seen in 'Don', it is also plain ordinary. The drama picks up though once Shahrukh catches up with Boman Irani (Vardhan) in jail and hatches his plan. 20 minutes into the film and you are hooked for good as you get sucked into Don's plan here. Whether it is the jail break or the strategy devised around looting the bank, it is tough to blink an eyelid.

That's because the second half of the film is an altogether different experience. To think of it, there are just two episodes that make for the 70 odd minutes that follow post the intermission. While first episode involves getting into the bank, the second is about getting out of it. It is to the credit of a well designed screenplay that makes you forget that popcorn tub and concentrate entirely on what really unfolds on screen.

With number of players involved in this heist like a hacker (Kunal Kapoor), a tough goon (Nawab), Vardhan, the moll (Lara Dutta), Interpol (Priyanka Chopra, Om Puri), German police, the Bank Vice President (Alyy Khan) and of course, Don himself, it turns out to be one roller coaster ride that is not just well written but also intelligently executed while being brilliantly shot.

Anything that sticks out as a sore thumb? Well, the fact that 3D conversion here is hardly the kind that makes much of a difference to the visuals. It doesn't add much value to the visual appeal of the film and one just hopes that in the near future if a film decides to arrive in 3D, it is actually shot in real 3D instead of a conversion coming into play. Having said that, one is still willing to ignore this aspect of the film since right through the narrative, there is an enigmatic mix of tension and charisma that Don creates which ensures a steady momentum.

The man who makes this possible is Shahrukh Khan who gets into a mode like this after ages. He did get some flak for 'Ra. One' whereas in 'My Name Is Khan' and 'Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi', he was hardly a hero that audience would have loved to see him as. However with 'Don 2' he gets the menacing side of him on display while charming the audience enough to root for him despite enacting a negative character.

Boman Irani, who has continued from where he left in 'Don', has the maximum screen time after Shahrukh and is well in his character without going overboard. This isn't the kind of film where she was required to display histrionics but in the limited scheme of things, Priyanka Chopra fits in well. Lara Dutta adds glamour to the proceedings and adds value in a guest appearance. Amongst the other supporting actors, Kunal is immensely likeable and brings in a boyish charm. Om Puri is quite dispensable though Alyy Khan is controlled and plays his part gracefully. Nawab does well again, as always, and rises above the stereotype.

'Wow' - Now this is what you end up exclaiming not just around the time when end credits start rolling for 'Don 2' but quite a few times during the two and a half hours narrative of the film. Now this is one film which doesn't take audience's intelligence for granted. Gripping, stylish, thrilling and constantly making you think about what would happen next, 'Don 2' is unpredictable with several engaging sequences that ensure that it turns out to be much more than just a 'paisa vasool' affair.

Go for it!

Rating: ****

Posted: 12 years ago
OMG I can't wait to see it!!!!
Hopefully it'll break all the records =))
Posted: 12 years ago
Am going tomorrow! SRK fever is on with full force! ⭐️
Posted: 12 years ago
i am going tomorrow😃 can't wait 🤪

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