I am not a paid "plant a good review" guy. I am not a SRK fan - I think that he is simply SRK in every movie, if the role fits the SRK personality - he happens to do well. I liked him in Kabhie Haan Kabhie Naa, Swades, Yes Boss, and DDLJ. What does this have to do with Don - simply establishing my credentials. I hope the Rediff team chosses my review as an alternate review for the movie.
The old Don, starring Amitabh, is an average movie, pulled up to hit status by an amazing Amitabh. There are some fun moments and iconic songs that made the 1978 Don a likable movie - never a great movie.
Farhan Akhtar's Don blows you away. Simply. Farhan is the best talent we have seen in a long while. He has taken on a thriller/caper genre, something he has not attempted before, taken on the likable/average Don and turned into something that rivals ANYTHING Hollywood has produced. It simply takes your breath away. As is the Farhan trademark, the screen play is taut, logical, and superb. Farhan has really gone far far ahead of his previous attempts in the veneer and polish of his earlier movies. Loved the movie. I am certain you will too.
