Much has already been said about this movie. Dhoom is a journey that started in 2003. A light-footed caper that became a runaway hit. It is said that sequels are arguably the legitimate offspring of successful films. This time, the cops and robbers setup hid a love story within its folds. Saying that expectations are sky high would seem like an understatement. In the cacophony of today’s world, the director aims at transporting the audience to a time when they discovered a film in the theatre. It truly turns out to be a time to forget your world and get involved with the world of Dhoom.
This is what you expect when the wait has been so long and the hype such immense! Coming to the point right away, Dhoom 3 surpasses the biggest of expectations that one carries from a franchise that has only grown bigger with every installment. If Dhoom was great fun and Dhoom 2 capitalized on the star power, Dhoom 3 has the perfect combination of content and style with the USP being its emotional connect.
True, one doesn’t quite expect an emotional value in a franchise that can now be conveniently termed as India’s own Fast and the Furious, it is indeed the case with Dhoom 3 that has desi tadka spicing up an exotic dish served on the finest international palate! This is what makes this high adrenaline film with several twists and turns all the more interesting.
(Above): Katrina Kaif in “Dhoom 3.”
The film could well give the likes of James Bond and Batman some competition. Beginning as Hugo with a feel of The Polar Express and Now You See Me for good effect, there is a James Bond-esque chase sequence that sets the stage for rest of the film. Full credits to the technical crew that lends the film a truly international feel. By the time Dhoom 3 title is displayed on screen, you know that Bollywood has a winner of sorts up its sleeve.
From this point on Aamir takes over and makes the film his own. The escapes he plans, the master plan that he designs, the cat and mouse games being played between him, and Abhishek and Uday, the coming in of Katrina in the scheme of things (her Kamli ‘strip dance’ sequence is breathtaking) and then a big twist in the tale around the interval point - all of it makes Dhoom 3 a wonderful film.
The second half opens well and the focus for around 20-30 minutes is on Aamir-Katrina love story. Now as a viewer you are basically excited about some pulsating action, this angle comes across as a tangent, if not abrupt, since Victor continues to keep it all engaging while not allowing boredom of any sort.
(Above): Katrina Kaif and Aamir Khan in “Dhoom 3.”
However as the film proceeds and the emotional tales take over, the love story fits in as well. Aamir’s chameleon like characterization and performance is what turns out to be the highlight of the film and while Abhishek brings on a few dramatic punches and Uday some laughs, it is an overall narrative that grabs your attention. Meanwhile Jackie Shroff keeps coming on and off the screen while making one remember what this superb actor is capable of.
It is the last 30 minutes that further take the film into a rock solid zone that was the hallmark of the first half. Aamir is just stupendous in his act and is powerful on screen. Right from yet another twist in the tale to the grand finale, the audience is hooked well enough.
(Above): Uday Chopra, Abhishek Bachchan, Aamir Khan and Katrina Kaif in “Dhoom 3.”
This is what is expected from a film that is designed for the big screen. On a parallel note, one can well wish Batman and his bike a royal goodbye, at least in India. After all, Sahir and his bike (which is much more than, well, just a bike) are here!
The movie is by far the fastest and the largest grosser at the box office, however, it will not be out of place to add that Dhoom 3 is somewhat different from its predecessors as it has more of a storyline, emotions than the previous two, and a lot more of the overwhelming Aamir Khan(s)!
Every other character, with the exception of Katrina, is somewhat subdued by the awe-inspiring performance and screen time of Aamir.
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