Shootout at Lokhandwala : Review
25 May 2007 | Movies, Movie Reviews | No Comments
It's always tough to make a movie on any real life incident. Getting to the details can be an arduous task, but director Apoorva Lakhia sticks to his guns (no pun intended). There's intricate care taken about every bit of detailing from clothes, to lighting, to camera angles, to sound, to action scenes. The script is airtight, the background score is riveting, which holds the scenes together. Shown in flash back, the film hits target from reel one. And as the story unfolds, you can't but marvel at the ability of the makers who have stuck as close to reality as possible.
Sanjay Dutt as ACP Aftab Ahmad Khan, the man in charge of the operation to flush out the gangsters who are holed in a flat in Lokhandwala is first rate. He is deadly as can be. If ever there was a sobriquet that stands out, it's 'Deadly Dutt'. No pulling punches, just delivering them. When it comes to pumping bullets, he doesn't bat an eyelid. He holds the police force together with his magnetic persona and devil-may-care attitude. And no, he has no regrets for what he has done, whatever the Human Rights organization may think. …
Now for Viveik Oberoi. As Maya Dolas, he is outstanding. His body language, dialogue delivery and menacing persona all gel well to create that air of fear. Precisely what is needed for this film to do well. Tusshar Kapoor, too, is brilliant. After two duds in KYA LOVE STORY HAI and GOOD BOY BAD BOY, he shines as Bhuwa, Maya's aide. Rohit Roy, Shabbir Ahluwalia and Aditya Lakhia who complete the gang provide excellent support to the cast. All actors picked to play gangsters give that extra zing to the role, which in turn lifts the movie to another level. And when the gangsters know their time is up and when they phone their near and dear ones, you can't help but feel sorry for them. Of course, this might not have happened. But the picturisation of these scenes capturing their human moments is to be complimented. Every actor plays his part. ….read more
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